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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
In 2006, 526 graduate and undergraduate
students representing all academic colleges, the Galveston campus,
the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Health Sciences Center
participated in oral presentation and poster competitions. An
additional 50 students volunteered during SRW 2006 and many other
students attended sessions to learn about research or support their
peers. Student visitors from our Qatar campus also attended oral and
poster presentations.
Every student competitor received a T-shirt and
certificate of participation. Two-hundred and nine (209) research
competitors were awarded first (51), second (53), third (54), and
fourth (51) place prizes. Students were also recognized with ribbon
designations for accomplishments in areas such as Interdisciplinary
Research and International Research. Assessment results conveyed
that students felt the prizes motivated them to complete and improve
their research presentations and rewarded them for their hard work.
Additionally, 89% of the student survey
respondents felt SRW provided them with a supportive/constructive
environment in which to present their research. Eighty-six percent (86%) of
the student survey respondents indicated that SRW allowed them to
participate in a research conference this year. Ninety (90%) of students
reported they would participate again and 93% would encourage
friends to participate.
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."
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