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The Hughes Scholars program assists students
in developing a personal action plan for success in the sciences.
Prior to the start of the fall semester underrepresented freshman
science majors are invited to participate in the Hughes Summer Institute.
The program is composed of a variety of workshops and classes including
but not limited to Time Management, the Learning and Study Skills
Inventory, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry.
The purpose of these workshops and classes is to familiarize students
to the teaching styles of the actual Professors that will teach
them during the fall and spring. These classes and workshops aid
the students in successfully completing their freshman year and
include the following:
- Overview of Science Courses
- Career Workshop
- Careers in Science
- Advanced Biology 151
- Management & Study Skills
- Chemistry Roundtable
- Success in Chemistry
- Multiculturalism
- Study Abroad Program
- Developing a Four-Year Plan
Fall/Spring Follow-up Sessions
After commencement of the
academic year, the Hughes Scholars participate in follow-up sessions
during the fall and spring semesters. The follow-up sessions build
on concepts discussed during the Summer Institute, provide students
with a comprehensive support system during their first year, as
well as introduce them to an array of professions in the sciences.
Professionals within as well as outside the Emory community are
invited to conduct workshops and information sessions regarding
the following:
- Learning and Study Skills Inventory (LASSI)
- Time Management Review
- Concepts in Chemistry Review
- Science and Journalism
- MD/Ph.D. Programs
- Career Paths in Medicine
- Careers in Public Health
- Summer Preparation
- Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Medical Careers in the Military
- Problem Based Learning
- Financial Aid
- Leading Women in Science
- Women in Science Lecture and Panel Discussion
The Hughes Scholars Program Summer Institute,
is an ongoing program where information is gathered for the current
year and is used in curriculum development for the following year.
We encourage the students to give input on the lectures and events
scheduled to obtain a better idea of areas that should be targeted
for the following year. Given this, the Hughes Scholars Program
Summer Institute is a perpetual endeavor promoting visibility, student
awareness and enrichment of student interest in the sciences.
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