Southwestern University HHMI Inquiry Initiative

Southwestern University HHMI Inquiry Initiative The transformation of SU's science and math departments through inquiry-based learning, research, co

The Inquiry Initiative is transforming science and math at Southwestern University. Faculty throughout the Natural Sciences are incorporating the process of inquiry into introductory classes and laboratories, and a new cadre of specially-trained peer mentors, the SCI Guides, will help students maximize their learning and critical thinking skills. Learning through discovery will continue for studen

ts who conduct research with faculty mentors in SCOPE, the Inquiry Initiative’s summer research program. Through intentional, evidence-based practices, we are building an even stronger and more successful scientific community here at Southwestern University. The Inquiry Initiative supports Southwestern’s Natural Sciences in generating a creative, accomplished, and diverse pool of Southwestern student scientists. INQUIRY + INCLUSION
The Inquiry Initiative is dedicated to equal opportunity and creating an inclusive learning environment in the science and math programs at Southwestern. We are eager to celebrate all students’ accomplishments and to promote student success with an understanding of the importance of diversity in the science classroom and the greater science community.

Southwestern welcomed its second EQUIP (Embracing Quantitative Understanding and the Inquiry Process) cohort to campus e...
06/22/2017

Southwestern welcomed its second EQUIP (Embracing Quantitative Understanding and the Inquiry Process) cohort to campus earlier this month. These students will be first-years in the fall and plan to major in STEM fields. We can't wait to see all of the great things they do!

37 students and 13 faculty are conducting research this summer through SCOPE, Southwestern's multidisciplinary and colla...
06/12/2017

37 students and 13 faculty are conducting research this summer through SCOPE, Southwestern's multidisciplinary and collaborative summer research program, in the areas of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, kinesiology, math, physics, and psychology.

Wow! We're so grateful for the support SCOPE has received so far. If 20 more donations are made toward SCOPE (any dollar...
04/20/2017

Wow! We're so grateful for the support SCOPE has received so far. If 20 more donations are made toward SCOPE (any dollar amount counts!), another $3500 will be gifted to the program which will fund an additional research student next summer. We're also very fortunate that an anonymous donor is matching every dollar gifted to our research program 😊
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/SouthwesternUniversity/choose-your-southwestern-challenge/?a=419839

SCOPE gives our science and math students the unique and important opportunity to engage in collaborative, authentic research with faculty every summer.

This week's "Choose Your Southwestern Challenge" will enhance the research experience for our students. Help us meet our goal! Find out how you can make a difference: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/SouthwesternUniversity/choose-your-southwestern-challenge/?a=419839

03/28/2017

Shoutout to these accomplished SCOPErs!

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Dr. Schrum, has had two publications co-authored with students accepted to the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference taking place this summer. Both publications are based on research done last summer as part of SCOPE.

"Comparing Direct and Indirect Encodings Using Both Raw and Hand-Designed Features in Tetris," a full paper written with Lauren Gillespie and alumna Gabriela Gonzalez, will be presented as a talk at the conference. "Balancing Selection Pressures, Multiple Objectives, and Neural Modularity to Coevolve Cooperative Agent Behavior," an extended abstract written with Alex Rollins will be presented as a poster.

03/21/2017

Our SCOPE students are amazing! 22 SU students attended the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) meeting earlier this month, where they gave 4 oral presentations and presented 12 posters in areas including Conservation Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Systematics and Evolution, Freshwater Science, and Science Education. Several students and alumni received awards. Link for details: http://bit.ly/2nanoxI

03/06/2017

Are you applying for SCOPE? Still have questions about the program and about the research you could be doing? Come and meet this year's SCOPE mentors at our Mentor Meet & Greet!

Wednesday, March 8th, 12:30-1:30pm, FJS 151

Applications and program details:
http://www.southwestern.edu/departments/hhmi/student_success.php

Applications are due this Friday, March 10th, by 5pm!

In this student-faculty collaborative summer research experience for Southwestern students, SCOPE Scholars spend eight weeks conducting full-time research alongside Southwestern faculty mentors.

11/17/2016

SMArT Presentations TODAY!!!
5-6pm, Bishops Lounge

3rd-5th grade students involved in SMArTeams work one-on-one with an SU student for 10 weeks on an inquiry-based project, and today they are presenting their posters. Stop by and hear about their creative work!

10/07/2016

Next Thursday at 4pm in Olin 105!

09/26/2016

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