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Northeast/Mid-Atlantic (U.S.) Regional Student Research Symposium

Event Date: 05/04/2018 - 05/06/2018
Location: Buffalo, NY

Registration is now open. Please register by April 4, 2018!

ALL event attendees (students, teachers, GLOBE partners, chaperones, etc.) must register individually and sign a media release (available through the registration form).

Teachers, students, US Partnerships, scientists and alumni from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic geographic area (DE, DC, CT, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV) are invited to gather and discuss GLOBE student research projects at the third annual Northeast/Mid-Atlantic GLOBE Student Research Symposium (SRS). This two-day event will include presentation of the student research entries to reviewers, science at the ball park, professional development for teachers and networking opportunities for participants. There will be plenty of time to discuss collaborating within the region too.

Please follow this page and the SRS webpage for the most current information. If you have any questions about the research process or taking students to the SRS, please use the SRS Teacher Hotline.

Northeast SRS — Students present at the 2017 Northeast/Mid-Atlantic SRS

Hosted by: Michael Jabot, SUNY Fredonia, NY

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

Friday, May 4

2:00 pm	Check into lodging
5:00 pm	Eat and Greet Event
6:00 pm	Science at the Ball Park

Saturday, May 5

8:00 - 9:00 am	Breakfast and Poster Set-up
9:00 - 10:00 am	Peer review of projects
10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Scientists review projects
10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Teacher Professional Development: Carbon Cycle
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Activities and Museum for students and teachers
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Reviewer deliberations
3:00 - 4:00 pm	Awards ceremony
4:00 pm	Head home

Science Research Projects

In the registration form, please indicate how many posters you are bringing. Posters should be no more than 36" by 48". Please make sure the GLOBE data you used/collected in your projects are entered into the GLOBE website. Contact your cooperating partner if you are having trouble or have questions.

Lodging

Lodging will be at the Adam's Mark Event Center.

Participant Travel Support

Lodging accommodations on May 4th and 5th will be provided for sponsored teachers and students at Adam's Mark. Dinner on May 4th and Breakfast and Lunch on May 5th will be provided for all participants.

FAQ

What should I wear?

Symposium day is business casual. For all other days, wear regular school clothing.

Should students bring spending money?

Meals during the event will be provided to all participants. If your team is funded through a GLOBE partnership, your meals during travel will be covered as well. Students are welcome to bring money for other incidentals or gift shops, but it is not necessary.