Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting Workshops
A series of scientific and networking workshops are proposed and designed to engage college students and science professionals by promoting networking, scientific writing and professional development by both student researchers and professionals.
Meeting Tracks (University and College Participants)
The activities are divided into two tracks. Track 1 (Novice) is designed for students seeking resources to enhance their development in the sciences. The Track 2 (Advanced) workshops focus on expanding the skills and information to become an exemplary leader in the sciences.
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Track 1 (Novice) |
Track 2 (Advanced) |
Session 1 |
Poster Making 101 |
Developing an Award Winning Posters |
Abstract Writing |
Scientific Writing - Dissecting a Scientific Paper |
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Session 2 |
Beyond Doing More Than Just Surviving Gateway Courses |
Beyond the Academic Environment |
Chapter Development |
Chapter Leadership |
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Session 3 |
Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose |
The Path to Graduate School |
Exploring Your Options in Science Careers |
Developing Your Professional Career Path |
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Session 4 |
Poster Presentations | |
Session 5 |
Preparing for the SACNAS National Conference |
Taking It to the Next Level - SACANS National Conference |
Networking 101 |
Enhancing Your Networking Success |
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Session 6 |
Professionalism: What Not to Wear - What Not to Say |
Networking with Style |
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS |
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS |
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Session 7 |
Conversations with Scientists | |
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS |
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS |
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Session 8 |
Ice Cream Networking Social | |
Meeting Tracks (High School Participants)
The program for high school students will focus on current issues in science. Students will participate in teams with college student mentors in viewing a science documentary and creating a poster on the topic. Students will present their poster during the Ice Cream Networking Social for meeting participants. In addition, students will attend the keynote speakers luncheon and dinner on Saturday.
Call for Presentations
Current SACNAS Chapter's members are encouraged to submit a Call for Presentation to present in any of the topic areas listed or to highlight an outstanding program in your chapter. In addition there are additional sessions available to students, faculty, staff and companies to submit a "Call for Presentation" of their choice.
Additional details will be provided as workshops are finalized