SCU Undergraduate Science & Engineering SymposiumWHEN: WHERE: WHO: WHAT: On Friday evening Dr. Heather Tallis of the Natural Capital Project will give a keynote address on careers in research science. Please see here for information on her work and the Natural Capital Project: http://naturalcapitalproject.org/people.html#Tallis. On the morning of May 9th (9am – 12pm) the seven Bay Area high schools competing in the Sustainability Decathlon will present on their efforts to expand environmental education, conservation, and social responsibility. Please see here for more information: http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/service/decathlon2009.cfm On Saturday evening we will finish the symposium with a reception & awards ceremony. ___________________________The primary goal of USES is to bridge the gap between students and faculty, and to actively engage students in the many research opportunities here at Santa Clara University. Additional goals of this symposium and workshop are to expose newly declared majors to the research process, to improve recruitment and retention in the sciences, and to allow student researchers to present their work (or that of their labs) in a professional format. Although Santa Clara students receive excellent hands-on learning in the classroom setting, active participation in research is a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and creative thinking toward a distinct goal. USES not only allows students to highlight their accomplishments, it provides an avenue for younger students to learn about the research opportunities that can complement the rich academic experience here at Santa Clara.
FACULTY: Your participation in this event is critical to its success! Please attend and learn about your students accomplishments. If you are teaching a course this quarter with newly declared majors, please encourage (or even incentivize) students to attend. |
