Events - United States of America
2024 Southeast (U.S.) Regional Student Research Symposium
Location: INFINITY Science Center, Pearlington, MS
Registration for this event is closed. ALL event attendees (students, educators, chaperones, Partners, reviewers, etc.) must register individually for the event. A parent/guardian must register anyone under the age of 18.
Educators, students, U.S. Partners, scientists, and alumni from the Southeast region are invited to gather and discuss GLOBE student research projects at the Southeast 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 Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Location
INFINITY Science Center, Pearlington, MS
Hosts
NASA ASTRO CAMP Community Partners, ACCP, program with NASA SSC Official Visitors Center Infinity Science Center.
Leads: Maria Lott, NASA ACCP Project Lead, Christopher Sherman, NASA ACCP Education Specialist, and Donna Torres, INFINITY Science Center Education Manager.
Lodging
Participants will stay at the Comfort Inn and Suites Slidell.
Tentative Agenda
Friday April 5
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12:00 pm - 3:30 pm CT |
Arrival and registration at INFINITY science center. Stennis Center tours available by request. Reception and Welcome |
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3:30 pm |
3D video in Theater |
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4:00 pm |
Pizza dinner |
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5:00 pm |
Departs for hotel |
Saturday April 6
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7:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast at the hotel |
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9:00 am |
Welcome, agenda overview |
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9:15 am |
Museum Activities |
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10:00 am |
3D video in Theater |
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10:30 am |
Group photo |
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11:00 am |
Lunch and presentation practice |
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12:00 pm |
Project presentations to STEM professional reviewers and peers |
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2:00 pm |
NASA Stennis virtual tour |
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2:15 pm |
Recognition and thanks, event evaluation |
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4:00 pm |
Depart |
Research Projects
Student projects will be presented in a poster presentation format. Poster size should be no more than 36" by 48". 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. Poster graphics will need to be received for printing by Thursday, March 21; more information about this will be emailed to registered teams.
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, 2024.
Dinner on Friday and Lunch on Saturday will be provided for all attendees. Breakfast on Saturday is at the hotel. Lodging will be provided for funded teams on Friday night, with lodging on Saturday night for teams traveling more than 4 hours.
Parent/Guardian Policy
The Student Research Symposia are designed as student events. Parents/guardians may be invited to portions of the event at the event organizers' discretion. These sessions will be noted on the program agenda.
Travel support from the GLOBE U.S. Coordination Office will cover one educator and a team of students. If required by the school district, the travel funding can cover one additional chaperone (e.g., both a male and female chaperone are needed to travel with students). Additional parents/guardians who would like to accompany their student(s) are expected to arrange and purchase their own travel, food, and lodging.
FAQ
What should I wear?
Presentation day (Friday) is business casual. A GLOBE polo shirt will be provided for all student presenters. For other days, wear regular school clothing. The hotel has a pool, students are welcome to bring bathing suits.
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. The INFINITY Science Center has a gift shop for souvenirs.
Event Topics: Science Symposia and FairsEvents origin: United States of America