Events - United States of America
2024 Southwest (U.S.) Regional Student Research Symposium
Registration for this event is now 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 Southwest region are invited to gather and discuss GLOBE student research projects at the Southwest 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 Southwest Region includes Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Please follow this page and the SRS webpage for the most current information.
Location:
All Saints' Episcopal School, Fort Worth, TX
Host:
Joe Ferrara, All Saints' Episcopal School, Fort Worth, TX
Tentative Agenda:
Friday May 3
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4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Check in and Poster Set up |
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5:00 pm |
Welcome, Speaker, Ice breakers |
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6:30 pm |
Dinner and Keynote Activities |
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7:30 pm |
Night Walk to the RANGE (Natural Area) |
| 8:30 pm | Head back to the hotel |
Saturday May 4
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7:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast at the hotel |
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8:30 - 9:00 am |
Poster set up for late comers |
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9:00 am |
Protocol Review (for after lunch fieldwork) |
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11:00 am |
Student poster gallery walk |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch and Speaker |
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1:00 pm |
Poster presentations to reviewers |
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3:00 pm |
Students and educators - Fieldwork Reviewer deliberations |
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5:00 pm |
Recognitions and closing. (Snack/sandwich boxes provided) |
Lodging:
Funded teams will be provided lodging on Friday night at the Staybridge Suites (has a pool). 229 Clifford Center Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76108.
For others, these hotels are closest to the venue and provide breakfast:
Candlewood Suites (no pool but fitness center). 402 Jim Wright Fwy #820, White Settlement, TX 76108
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.
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 with rolling awards after.
Dinner and snacks on May 3 and Lunch and snacks on May 4 will be provided to all participants (breakfast will be at the hotel). Lodging on May 3 will be provided to funded teams.
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 is business casual. A GLOBE polo shirt will be provided for all student presenters. For other days, wear regular school clothing. Please bring pants and outdoor shoes for an evening walk and field activities.
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 FairsEvents origin: United States of America