Learning Outcomes
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal #1 Students will understand the academic requirements for specific careers in the sciences.
- Research career options in the sciences
- Articulate potential career paths and describe why these are or are not a good fit
- Determine the types of training required for specific careers
Goal #2 Students will become connected to the larger scientific community.
- Describe the benefits of memberships in professional societies
- Participate in an experiential learning program
Goal #3 Students will be able to communicate across disciplines and will develop interdisciplinary thinking.
- Present a poster of the student’s original research project to an academically diverse audience
- Participate in an interdisciplinary exploration of scientific research
Goal #4 Students will be able to conduct experimental independent research.
- Referencing previous studies, develop an original, testable research question
- Write/explain the procedures necessary for answering the research question
- Discussion and conclusion are well-supported and documented