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| The challenges of initiating and maintaining an effective undergraduate research program could be met by a systematic approach. Undergraduate research at the College of Southern Nevada has been offered as a “two consecutive courses” since mid 90s. Each course is offered with variable credits (1-3) per semester, and could be offered by different faculty members in the department. Initiation of undergraduate research at the two- year college setting has its own challenges and benefits. Following is some of the issues that should be considered: • introduction of undergraduate research course(s) into curriculum • choosing topics based on department resources and community issues • team building options within and with other departments • strategies to be used for student recruitment • sources of funding available to two-year colleges for instrumentation and research The challenges as well as the benefits of research in chemistry program at Community College of Southern Nevada will be discussed as a successful model over the last decade. |
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Undergraduate Research at Two-year Colleges
8:25 AM-12:00 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Grand Blrm C, Oral
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