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2019 presentation slides link
Date/time: Sunday, June 23, 2019 / 1:00–2:00 PM PDT (dorm move in); 2:15–5:00 PM PDT (kickoff)
Dorm location: Porter College B
Kickoff event location: Classroom Unit 2, UCSC
Free parking:
— Main lot: Core West parking structure
— Closest lot, but with limited parking: Hahn parking lot
Getting from the Core West parking structure to Classroom Unit 2 (link to annotated UCSC campus map):
— Follow signs along walking path (recommended)
— Shuttle transportation available from 12:30 to 2:30 PM between Core West bus stop, Porter College Circle, and Classroom Unit 2 for those with limited mobility
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Key pick up and luggage drop off in dorm room
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[fusion_title size=”2″]Kickoff agenda (Classroom Unit 2)[/fusion_title]
Introduction and brief overview of SIP
[Raja GuhaThakurta: 2:15–2:35 PM (20 minutes)]
– Introductions and thanks
– Authentic research projects; symbiotic nature of the program
– Distributed format: individual/small groups of interns embedded in research groups
– Events calendar (academic): mini workshops, enrichment lectures, field trips, final presentations, etc.
– Campus housing; daily shuttle
– Markers of the program’s success
– Some basic stats for the 2018 program
Brief mentor introductions
[SIP mentors grouped by subject area – introduced by Nina Arnberg: 2:35–3:20 PM (45 minutes)]
Daily life at SIP
[Alexandria Leckliter: 3:20–3:35 PM (15 minutes)]
– Getting to campus
– Campus dorm housing and dining hall meals (residential interns); lunch options (commuting interns)
– First day
– Events calendar (social): beach trips, dance, playfair, etc.
– SIP office and staff support
Resources and safety
[Alexandria Leckliter & Jessica Barron: 3:35–3:45 PM (10 minutes)]
– Lab and field work safety training
– Office space
— SIP Buddy program
[Brief SIP RA introductions: 3:45–3:55 PM (10 minutes)]
Advice for SIP interns
[Returning SIP interns and mentors – introduced by Alexandria Leckliter: 3:55–4:05 PM (10 minutes)]
– Damian Rivas (returning intern)
– Doriane Weiler (returning mentor)
[Raja GuhaThakurta: 4:05–4:10 PM (5 minutes)]
– Take ownership because it is your research project
– What you put into the project will determine what you will get out of it
– Understand the broader context of your research project
– Teamwork (collaborative research with your mentors and peers) is very important
– Make efficient use of your mentor’s time
– Act professionally
Optional post-summer activities
[Raja GuhaThakurta: 4:10–4:15 PM (5 minutes)]
– Submitting papers to Regeneron, Synopsys, etc. nationwide/statewide science competitions
– Contributing to meeting abstracts and journal papers; presenting at meetings
– Letters of recommendations from the mentors
Q&A session
[SIP staff: 4:15–4:30 PM (15 minutes)]
Mentor Breakout Session
[Mentors & SIP staff: 4:30–5:00PM (30 minutes)][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]