North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics students presented research findings from their classes, independent studies, mentorships, and Mini-Term projects at the 30th Annual Research Symposium on Wednesday, April 15.
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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics students presented research findings from their classes, independent studies, mentorships, and Mini-Term projects at the 30th Annual Research Symposium on Wednesday, April 15.
“This is a celebration of all the research our students do, across all of the disciplines, juniors and seniors, from the sciences to humanities,” says Amy Sheck, NCSSM dean of science and symposium administrator. “It is broadly inclusive of all that we do.”
More than 100 projects were presented during six sessions taking place across campus. A select number of students gave poster presentations in the Reynolds breezeway and Bryan Lobby. “There was some very sophisticated research presented,” Sheck says.
Student research at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is made possible in part by the NCSSM Foundation, which funds faculty mentoring time as well as students’ transportation costs to meet with off-campus mentors. Providing research opportunities for NCSSM students is important, says NCSSM Foundation President Katie Wagstaff, because research experiences “help our students understand the real-world applications of what they’re studying. These are opportunities they might not otherwise experience until their senior year in college, or even until graduate school. Research projects help students find their place, to better decide which fields they want to explore.”