Successful Practices in Undergraduate Research:  A path to innovation and competitiveness

February 21, 2007
9:00-10:00 AM
light refreshments at 8:30 

The National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC

 Speakers include:

Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, Associate Dean, The College of Wooster  

Dr. Timothy Elgren, Professor of Chemistry, Hamilton College

Dr. Kerry Karukstis, Professor of Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College

Dr. Chris Hollinsed, Director, Petroleum Research Fund and formerly Manager of Academic Programs, Dupont Center for Collaborative Research and Education

Ms. Kateri Whitebean, Neuroscience student, Hamilton College

Science and technology are the mainstay of America’s position in the global economy, however, many recent reports have suggested that America is in danger of losing its competitive advantage because we are losing ground in the science and technology education of our population.  In order to produce more scientists and engineers, we need more students to major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  Many, including Nobel Laureate Carl Weiman, have called for a change in undergraduate science education.  What are the best ways to retain students as majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?  How can college professors more effectively engage students in scientific discovery? 

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