The first Foundations of Student Success will be made available on February 14, 2011. I will keep you all updated in regards to the modules, but for now just keep concentrating on setting a good foundation in your courses. Those of you who did not complete the first seven modules of the Foundations of Student Success will also be able to begin on February 14, 2011. If you want to tackle both sets of modules to be considered for the Peer Mentoring Training in the summer, you may do so. However, you are not required to complete both sets, only if your schedule allows for it and you want to be a candidate for the summer Peer Mentoring Training.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Foundations of Student Success 1 and 2
Foundations of Student Success 2 for this spring semester is comprised of six modules, which will prepare you for applying to various internship opportunities this summer. For example, TGen (Translational Genomics Research Institute) has informed us that they are accepting applications until March 4, 2011 for their summer internship program. This is a paid internship in biomedical research, where interns work with TGen scientists in various research projects on diseases and disorders such as autism, Alzheimer’s and a variety of cancers. The modules can be found in your blackboard.
As you all know, once you complete the modules you are compensated with a $500 stipend. For those who completed the Fall Foundations of Student Success 1, the stipends are being processed. However, those of you who did not complete the Fall Foundations of Student Success 1, you may do so this semester and if you want to be considered for the Summer Session Peer Mentoring Training you would want to complete the Foundations of Student Success 2 in order to be competitive for one of the 10 paid slots. If you complete both Foundations of Student Success 1 and 2 you can earn up to $1,000 in total stipend. Once you complete the Peer Mentor Training you are considered to be a Peer Mentor for first-year STEM Scholars and get monetary compensation. I will be facilitating the modules.
As you all know, once you complete the modules you are compensated with a $500 stipend. For those who completed the Fall Foundations of Student Success 1, the stipends are being processed. However, those of you who did not complete the Fall Foundations of Student Success 1, you may do so this semester and if you want to be considered for the Summer Session Peer Mentoring Training you would want to complete the Foundations of Student Success 2 in order to be competitive for one of the 10 paid slots. If you complete both Foundations of Student Success 1 and 2 you can earn up to $1,000 in total stipend. Once you complete the Peer Mentor Training you are considered to be a Peer Mentor for first-year STEM Scholars and get monetary compensation. I will be facilitating the modules.
Let me know what your plans are in regards to Foundations of Student Success 1 and 2 by e-mailing me or stopping by my office. Don’t hesitate to sign up this week or next week as there are limited slots available.
Upcoming Events; TGen Internship Opportunity/Tour
Upcoming Events
TGen – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has informed us that they are accepting applications until March 4, 2011 for their summer internship program. This is a paid internship in biomedical research, where interns work with TGen scientists in various research projects on diseases and disorders such as autism, Alzheimer’s and a variety of cancers. If you are interested in this type of work, you are welcome to join us in a tour of the TGen facilities this Thursday (February 3, 2011) at 9 am. Please contact Seth Goodman as soon possible, preferably by Wednesday (February 2, 2011), so that we can accommodate you.
Ursa Majors Field Trips – As Seth Goodman previously communicated to you in an earlier e-mail, we will continue to accompany Ursa Majors Science Club on their field trips. You are welcome to attend the following activities:
TGen – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has informed us that they are accepting applications until March 4, 2011 for their summer internship program. This is a paid internship in biomedical research, where interns work with TGen scientists in various research projects on diseases and disorders such as autism, Alzheimer’s and a variety of cancers. If you are interested in this type of work, you are welcome to join us in a tour of the TGen facilities this Thursday (February 3, 2011) at 9 am. Please contact Seth Goodman as soon possible, preferably by Wednesday (February 2, 2011), so that we can accommodate you.
Ursa Majors Field Trips – As Seth Goodman previously communicated to you in an earlier e-mail, we will continue to accompany Ursa Majors Science Club on their field trips. You are welcome to attend the following activities:
- 2/25 – Casa Grande bio-fuel algae farm (tentative date)
- 4/10 – Walnut Canyon Park
- 4/00 – Museum of Northern Arizona (exact date to be announced)
- 4/29 - Theater for screening of new Earth Day movie (“African Cats”)
- Tuesday, February 8, 2011 (ASL interpreted); 5: 15 – 6:30 pm ; Willo Room
- Thursday, February 10, 2011; 1:00 – 2:15 pm; Willo Room
- Friday, February 11, 2011; 12:00 – 1:15 pm; Willo Room
Math and Science Specialist - Introduction
Hello! STEM Scholars,
My name is Laura Torres and I am pleased to be the new Title V Math and Science Specialist. I cannot wait to meet all of you. As a way to break the ice, I would like to introduce myself. In 2009, I attained my Bachelors in Science and Engineering (B.S.E) within the branch of Civil/Environmental Engineering. President Barack Obama was the speaker at my graduation ceremony and in his speech he stimulated us (the graduates) to continue achieving other dreams. Graduations are a celebration of an accomplishment, but should also serve as a motivation to complete more goals. In a time of economic strains, this speech was very inspiring and it has been well-infused in my mind. It reminds me that we need to keep going (like the energizer bunny). There are so many opportunities we can take advantage, and as President Obama stated: if there are no opportunities, make them. It is time to act, to put our skills into action and help others.
My passion in life is to help others and therefore I have previously served as a Senior Counselor for the Math Science Honors Program (MSHP) at ASU, tutored both at ASU and Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), and was a member for various organizations at ASU. Math and science have always been my two favorite subjects and therefore I am so delighted to be your Math and Science Specialist. I would like to use my educational experience to assist you in having a successful semester and to accomplish your goals. Stop by my office when you have a chance, so that I can get to know you. I am located in what used to be Valerie’s office in the lower level of the library. I will post a schedule on my door for the possible time slots when we can meet. However, you are always welcome to stop by at any time or schedule an appointment with me. I will also be available at the Success Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I have been a student and continue to be a student (I am working on my Masters in Environmental Technology Management), so I understand the various challenges that a student may confront. As my engineering professors have stated, there are always solutions to the various complications we can encounter. I hope this introduction gives you an idea of my background. However, stop by; I look forward to meeting you in person. Have a great day!
My name is Laura Torres and I am pleased to be the new Title V Math and Science Specialist. I cannot wait to meet all of you. As a way to break the ice, I would like to introduce myself. In 2009, I attained my Bachelors in Science and Engineering (B.S.E) within the branch of Civil/Environmental Engineering. President Barack Obama was the speaker at my graduation ceremony and in his speech he stimulated us (the graduates) to continue achieving other dreams. Graduations are a celebration of an accomplishment, but should also serve as a motivation to complete more goals. In a time of economic strains, this speech was very inspiring and it has been well-infused in my mind. It reminds me that we need to keep going (like the energizer bunny). There are so many opportunities we can take advantage, and as President Obama stated: if there are no opportunities, make them. It is time to act, to put our skills into action and help others.
My passion in life is to help others and therefore I have previously served as a Senior Counselor for the Math Science Honors Program (MSHP) at ASU, tutored both at ASU and Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), and was a member for various organizations at ASU. Math and science have always been my two favorite subjects and therefore I am so delighted to be your Math and Science Specialist. I would like to use my educational experience to assist you in having a successful semester and to accomplish your goals. Stop by my office when you have a chance, so that I can get to know you. I am located in what used to be Valerie’s office in the lower level of the library. I will post a schedule on my door for the possible time slots when we can meet. However, you are always welcome to stop by at any time or schedule an appointment with me. I will also be available at the Success Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I have been a student and continue to be a student (I am working on my Masters in Environmental Technology Management), so I understand the various challenges that a student may confront. As my engineering professors have stated, there are always solutions to the various complications we can encounter. I hope this introduction gives you an idea of my background. However, stop by; I look forward to meeting you in person. Have a great day!
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