Events - United States of America

2023 Pacific (U.S.) Regional Student Research Symposium

Educators, students, U.S. Partners, scientists and alumni from the Pacific region are invited to gather and discuss GLOBE student research projects at the Pacific Student Research Symposium (SRS). This event will include poster presentations of student research, an opportunity to meet and talk with scientists and STEM professionals, professional development for educators, and networking and collaboration opportunities for all participants.

The Pacific Region is comprised of California, Hawaii, and Nevada. 

Please follow this page and the SRS webpage for the most current information. 

Location

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Watsonville, CA

Host

Peggy Foletta, Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Tentative Agenda

Friday, May 12 - Events at Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Research Reserve 

12:30 pm	Check-in and registration
12:30 - 1:30 pm	Lunch in the outdoor classroom
1:30 pm	Welcome, introductions, and overview of the event
1:45 pm	Student ice breaker activity
12:30 - 5:30 pm	Science activity stations: crab ID, forest biometry measurements, microscope lab for viewing plankton & estuary benthic macroinvertebrates
5:30 pm	Break
5:45 pm	Dinner in the outdoor classroom
6:45 pm	Keynote speaker
7:15 pm	Overview of Saturday and head to hotel

 

Saturday, May 13- Events at Moss Landing Marine Labs 

7:15 - 8:15 am	Breakfast at the hotel
8:15 am	Check out of hotel and drive to Moss Landing Marine Lab
9:00 am	Welcome
9:15 am	Poster Set-up
9:30 am	Peer review of posters
10:15 am	Break
10:30 am	Poster review and discussion with STEM professionals  Educator professional development
11:45 am	Lunch
12:30 pm	Drive to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute for an activity
2:00 pm	Break
2:15 pm	Recognition Ceremony
2:45 pm	Closing comments and depart

 

Lodging

Participants will stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites (75 Lee Road, Watsonville, CA). 

Research Projects

Student projects will be presented in a poster presentation format. Poster size should be no more than 2 x 3 feet. All projects must use GLOBE protocols or GLOBE data, and data collected should be entered in the GLOBE Database. If you have questions about data entry, please contact your cooperating Partnership.

For more information on the poster review process, see the SRS Project Review webpage.

Participant Travel Support

Educators may apply for travel funding support by completing the Funding Application by February 1, 2023, with rolling awards after. For more information and eligibility, please see the SRS Logistics page. 

Lodging accommodations on May 12 will be provided for sponsored teachers and students. Lunch and dinner on May 12 and breakfast and lunch on May 13 will be provided to all participants.

 

FAQ

What should I wear?

Presentation day is business casual. A GLOBE polo shirt will be provided for all student presenters. For other days, wear regular school clothing. 

Should students bring spending money?

Meals during the event will be provided to all participants. If your team is funded through GLOBE, meals during travel will be covered as well. Students are welcome to bring money for other incidentals, but it is not necessary. 

Event Topics: Science Symposia and Fairs

Events origin: United States of America

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