University of South Carolina-Aiken issued the following announcement on July 27.
Aiken, SC (07/27/2021) — Media is invited to cover the University of South Carolina Aiken's fourth annual Summer Scholars Institute Symposium, on July 28, from 1 - 2:30 p.m., in the Business and Education Building gym on the university campus.
The Summer Scholars Institute Symposium is the culminating event of the 2021 Summer Scholars Institute. Twenty-seven students, including seven Aiken Scholars Academy students, will be presenting their summer research projects to faculty and guests.
"The sole purpose of the Summer Scholars Institute is to get our students involved in undergraduate research. We want our students to 'do science,'" said Dr. Chad Leverette, dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering.
"They need to apply what they are learning and learn how to think outside of the box by working on cutting-edge research projects.
"For many of our students, it is the first time they have worked independently on a scientific research project with the mentorship of a faculty member."
Undergraduate research is considered a "high impact practice" recognized nationally for increasing student engagement and student learning. It develops critical thinking in students and provides them with professional experience supporting and developing their knowledge of their disciplines.
Those who wish to attend are asked to contact Katie Gantt at news@usca.edu
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