The 2008 Achievement Conference and Research Exhibition
You are invited to attend the 2008 Achievement Conference: “Inspiring Greatness to the Summit and Beyond” on Saturday, February 9, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Nittany Lion Inn. The purpose of this conference is to foster relationships among juniors, seniors, and graduate students of color, along with faculty and administrators. All faculty, administrators, graduate students, and prospective graduate students of color are encouraged to attend. This is an excellent opportunity for faculty to share their knowledge and experiences with tomorrow’s research scholars and professionals. Please register by going to: http://outreach.psu.edu/programs/achievement/.
Northeast Alliance
Annual Meeting and Science Day
The annual Science Day at the Northeast Alliance is a full day devoted to the
discussion of the work of underrepresented students in math, science, engineering and technology,
as well as the work of professors in these areas.
SROP 2008
The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is an intense 8-week program
which offers eligible undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct research with distinguished
faculty mentors at Penn State University. In addition, the program provides weekly professional development
workshops, luncheons with the Senior Director of the program, interaction with other programs on campus,
and social events.
Graduate Scholars Forums
These regular events offer Penn State graduate students a forum where they can come
together with other students and faculty to discuss and prepare their research and/or travel plans.
Current Penn State graduate students are notified by e-mail when details for the forums are finalized.
McNair Scholars Forum
Penn State SROP students and McNair Scholars come together to meet with faculty mentors.
SROP students, McNair Scholars and faculty mentors will receive email notification of dates and times
for these forums as the information becomes available.
