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2020 PROGRAM [May 31 - August 1, 2020]
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
> Housing: Wolf Village Apartments
Due to the COVID-19 response, the on-campus housing is closed for the summer
> Campus Maps, and Area Map:
No participants will be in any of the campus facilities during the summer due to the COVID-19 response
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (tentative)
[All events listed below will be conducted via zoom; instructions will be announced via email at the appropriate time]
(M) June 1 [9:00-10:00; zoom link via email] Introductions
Introductions of participants and mentors; overview of the program
June 1-8: Complete the Program Evaluation questionnaire (for all participants and mentors)
This is to be filled out by both the participants and the mentors.
This questionnaire is submitted at the start of the program and at the end.
These two submissions help assess the effectiveness and impacts of the program.
(W) June 3 [10:30-11:30; zoom link sent by Ms. Megan Johnson via email]: Summer Activities Overview [Graduate RISE Mentors]
(Th) June 4 [9:30-11:30; zoom link]: Research Ethics Seminar [Dr. Chris Ashwell, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Animal Genomics, Prestage Department of Poultry Science]
This is a general content area session to cover misconduct (falsification, fabrication, plagiarism), data management, authorship, and mentorship.
zoom meeting ID 923 9544 9221; password: 672288;
One tap mobile
+14703812552,,92395449221#,,1#,672288# US (Atlanta)
+16465189805,,92395449221#,,1#,672288# US (New York)
(F) June 5 [10:30-12:00, zoom link via email]: Part 1 of 2: Library Resources, Literature Search and Review, and Plagiarism; [Ms. Shelby Hallman, Ms. Kristy Borda; NCSU Libraries] Please identify and review 2-3 articles of relevance to your research
(M) June 8 [11:00-12:00; zoom link via email]: Presentation Skills; Zooming Good Practices & Etiquettes [Dr. Meagan Autry, CCEE Department, NCSU]; zoom recording (password sent via email)
(Th) June 11 [9:30-11:30; zoom link via email]: Diversity Seminar/Workshop [Dr. Chris Ashwell, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Animal Genomics, Prestage Department of Poultry Science
This will be an online general diversity as well as a focus on diversity within research seminar/workshop with a panel of faculty.
zoom meeting ID 965 8063 6502; password: 264625;
One tap mobile.
+14703812552,,96580636502#,,1#,264625# US (Atlanta)
+16465189805,,96580636502#,,1#,264625# US (New York)
(W) June 12 [10:30-12:00, zoom link via email]: Part 2 of 2: Library Resources, Literature Search and Review, and Plagiarism; (RefWorks Guide; slides of screen shots) [Ms. Shelby Hallman, Ms. Kristy Borda; NCSU Libraries]
(W) June 17 [10:30-12:00, zoom link via email]: Preparing a graduate fellowship application: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship [Dr. Doug Call, CCEE Department, NCSU] (Presentation Slides; NCSU Graduate School Resources)
(Th) June 18 [9:30-11:30; via zoom]: Research Symposium Registration Information, Poster Training Seminar [Chris Ashwell; NC State Office of Undergraduate Research].
Students learn how to construct a good poster, do’s and don’ts of good posters and what to expect at the Symposium.
Registration site for summer symposium opens at noon and step by step registration instructions will be provided during this session.
zoom meeting Meeting ID: 999 6162 4276
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+13126266799,,99961624276# US (Chicago)
+14702509358,,99961624276# US (Atlanta)
(Tu) June 23 [9:30-11:00; zoom link via email]: Funding Graduate School and NSF Fellowship Program [Ms. Courtney Hughes, Director of the University Fellowships Office; and a panel of NSF GRP recipient graduate students.];
This session will include some of our NSF Graduate Fellowship awardees on a panel to answer questions about their experience (we have 5 NSF Graduate Fellowship holders in our department).
Students will learn about applying for graduate school and the NSF Graduate Fellowship.
Students will be able to ask the panel questions.
(W) June 24 [10:00-11:15; zoom link via email]: Writing a Research Abstract [Dr. Meagan Autry, CCEE Department, NCSU] (sample abstracts) zoom recording (password sent via email)
(W) July 1 [1:30-4:30; zoom link via email]: Research Progress/Status Presentations [10 min per person: approximately 7 min oral presentation and 3 min Q&A/discussion; work with your mentors to develop/prepare for this presentation; please invite them to attend]
Purpose is to present to each other your research; it should communicate the motivation for the research, your core research question(s), the approach/methodology, preliminary results so far and what they mean, expected results and outcome by the end of July, and how the results/outcome would help address your research questions.
Please UPLOAD your presentation file by 5 pm on June 30 into this shared folder; use a distinguishing name (at least include your last name at the start of the file name) and do not use generic names like "presentation" or "my presentation" or "slides". Please do not delete any files in this shared folder.
Presentation Order (alphabetical)
(W) July 8 [10:30-11:30; zoom link via email]: Why pursue graduate studies, applying to Graduate Programs, and NCSU CCEE Graduate Program Information [Graduate Student Ambassadors, CCEE Department, NCSU]
Hear from several current graduate students about their journey from undergraduate studies to graduate studies, their personal experiences, suggestions and pointers on why pursue graduate studies, what are key considerations, how to choose a program that is appropriate for your goals, how to prepare a competitive application, etc.
(W) July 15 [10:00-11:15; zoom link via email]: Poster Preparation and Presentation Skills [Dr. Meagan Autry, CCEE Department, NCSU]; zoom recording (password sent via email)
(W) July 22 [1:00-4:30; zoom link via email]: Final research presentation practice
Each of you will display on the screen a digital version of your draft poster, and give a short presentation (no more than 3 minutes); then the audience (i.e., all of you and available mentors) will give feedback and suggestions; each person will have a total of approx. 8 minutes; please invite your mentors to attend.
Presentation Order (alphabetical)
Please UPLOAD your draft presentation file by 5 pm on July 21; use a distinguishing name (at least include your last name at the start of the file name) and do not use generic names like "poster" or "my poster". Please do not delete any files in this shared folder.
(Th) July 23 [noon]: Submission Deadline--Research Symposium Registration and Abstract
Mentors MUST approve the abstract by the deadline in order for students to present and be included in abstract book.
Students will need to upload their PDF poster, PowerPoint slideshow and YouTube audio or video.
(Th) July 30 [9:00-4:00; zoom link via email]: Research Symposium (virtual)
The 2020 summer symposium will occur in a virtual format.
Students will present their poster with video overview or oral presentation, both using YouTube.
The symposium will be available to all NC State email address holders for at least 14 days after the event.
(F) July 27-31: Debriefing
We need your input (go.ncsu.edu/RISEdebrief) about the program overall, your experience, what worked and what didn't, suggestions for improvement, etc.;
Please fill out again the Program Evaluation questionnaire.
Please upload here a copy (preferably as a pdf file) of your poster;
Please add the YouTube link in your poster.
> Google Calendar Link (please add this to your calendar or check here frequently as this will be updated regularly)
PHOTO GALLERY
> 2020 RISE photos (RISE participants/mentors can upload photos/videos to the collection)
> Collection of photos from the previous RISE programs
AREA ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
On-Campus
Recreation
Libraries
Performing Arts
LimeBike and Lime Scooter share program
Surrounding Area
Arts & Music
Duke Energy Center, Raleigh
DPAC, Durham
Music Concerts: Walnut Creek, Koka Booth, Red Hat Amphitheater, full list
Museums
Parks
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