CMA 11 |
| In the last two decades research in the chemical sciences has been conducted by the faculty and students at associate degree institutions mostly as an extra-curricula activity. Recently such activities have emerged as credit bearing programs supported by college administrations and external funding agencies. These undergraduate research programs have been found to
* enrich the education of their students. * increase student retention in the science pipeline. * enhance student transition from two-year to four-year college science programs. * promote the professional development of faculty. * assist in the recruitment of students.
The challenges as well as the benefits of these programs are also discussed. The research in chemistry program at Community College of Southern Nevada is described as one type of model that has been successful over the last decade. The need to make undergraduate research in chemistry systemic at two year colleges in the future is suggested. |
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Many Faces of Chemistry: The Role of Two-Year Colleges in Changing the Face of Chemistry
8:30 AM-11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Sheraton Boston -- Liberty A/B, Oral
Committee on Minority Affairs |