Welcome to Student Research Week Online
The mission of Student Research Week (SRW) is to recognize and celebrate student research at Texas A&M University by providing an opportunity for students to present research and to foster an environment for students, faculty, staff and administration to learn about the research occurring at Texas A&M University and the resources available on campus.
The goal of Student Research Week is to promote understanding and communication about research among disciplines, as well as to the public, thereby promoting a positive university research environment. SRW also aims to highlight the excellence and broad range of research occurring within the University community.
The Office of Graduate Studies, Vice President for Research, Department of Student Life, Undergraduate Programs & Academic Services, Academic Colleges, administrators, faculty, staff, and students collaborate with the GSC to ensure that SRW is a continual success.
Students
Each year SRW supports hundreds of students, at the graduate and undergraduate level, representing all academic colleges, the Galveston campus, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Health Sciences Center during three days of poster and oral competition. In addition to the competition aspect, SRW provides students with an environment that fosters and promotes research at Texas A&M University through a series of events during the week including: expert lunch panels, resource tables, research symposiums, and esteemed speakers. In addition to these sessions, every student has the opportunity to volunteer during the week and support their peers by attending any of the poster or oral sessions.
Faculty and Staff
Each year, approximately 150 faculty, staff, and graduate students volunteer as judges for SRW. Faculty members also play an integral role in encouraging their students to present research or attend events. According to 2006 survey results, 98% of the judges felt SRW contributes to students' overall learning and development. A faculty member explained, "I think it is important to encourage students to achieve; as a research institution, facilitating their involvement in research is critical." One hundred percent (100%) of the judges enjoyed interacting with students and talking to them about their research. One judge commented, "this is a terrific program. I think it is one of the most important things students can get involved in at Texas A&M."
Facilitating Interaction
Survey results conveyed that 99% of the judges and 87% of the students felt SRW provides an opportunity to learn more about student research occurring at Texas A&M. One faculty member explained, "my favorite aspect of SRW 2006 was definitely the opportunity to interact with others on an interdisciplinary level." A student wrote "I enjoyed seeing all the other research projects being completed ... It broadened my understanding of what types of research are taking place at Texas A&M...I was unaware that research was conducted in such a vast array of different subjects."