Dixie Shafer of URGO and Lara Crombie of the TRIO McNair Scholars program led the workshop on identifying and applying for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs). They offered practical advice on finding, applying for, and selecting opportunities.

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Post-workshop, Participants Split into Concurrent Panels.

Dr. Jennifer Brookins-King facilitated the student and alumni panel on research experiences and perspectives. The six panelists included current undergraduates at Augsburg and the University of Minnesota, industry professionals, and a Ph.D. candidate. They shared their research journeys, discussed challenges, offered advice, and fielded audience questions.

Dr. Rebekah Dupont moderated the faculty and staff panel, Supporting Equitable Access and Participation in Research Experiences. The panelists, each representing centers which offer undergraduate research experiences, shared advice about preparing quality applications and what faculty might do to support their students in the process of securing a research opportunity.

The event concluded with dinner, discussion, and networking. Thank you to the panelists, facilitators, and guests for making the 8th Annual REU workshop a fun, informative, afternoon!

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On Saturday, October 7th, Minneapolis College hosted the first annual STEM Transfer Pathway Workshop. Forty five participants from 13 institutions, including 36 students from Minneapolis College, Century College, and º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, gathered to explore the transfer experience for STEM students.

The event offered a unique platform for participants to connect with peers from different institutions, fostering a sense of community among those dedicated to supporting STEM students in their educational journeys.

The workshop included valuable sessions including navigating Transferology, breakout sessions for scholars and faculty advisors, and a panel discussion with transfer advisors from Minnesota Universities.

Thank you to Dr. Renu Kumar, Principal Investigator and co-PIs Dean Dr. Ben Weng and Carmen Buhler for their pivotal roles in making the event a success.

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The event takes place in Hagfors Center 150 at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ on Thursday, November 9, from 3:30 – 6:30. The event will include a workshop led by Dixie Shafer of Augsburg’s Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity Office (URGO), the chance to hear from past researchers, a research program panel for faculty and staff, and an informal community dinner for students, faculty, and staff.

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