The Biology Education Group Seminar hosts HHMI Professor Rich Losick (Harvard University) Friday April 15, at 2 pm. Prof Losick will speak about his science education initiatives that bring faculty and students together into mentoring relationships and enable undergraduates from diverse backgrounds to experience the joy of scientific discovery – and be motivated to choose majors, if not careers, in science.
Seminar Topic: Long-Term, Hands-on Research Experiences Engage Students from Diverse Backgrounds
Seminar Date & Time: Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
Location: Whitehead Auditorium
Hosted by: The Education Group
Refreshments will be provided.
"A practicing scientist can mentor students on what matters most—learning how to learn, deciding which courses will serve them best, and showing them the excitement of doing research.” -- Professor Rich Losick
Learn more at: http://educationgroup.mit.edu/HHMIEducationGroup/?p=226
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