Category: Resources

Do you love science and learning the “why” behind diseases? Then the medical laboratory may be right for you. You’re invited to attend a virtual information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 to learn more about the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, faculty, application process, career opportunities and more.

Learn how to craft a winning application and secure funding for your graduate studies in areas such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, geosciences, life sciences, materials research, mathematics, physics, psychology (excluding clinical/counseling), social sciences and STEM education and learning research.

This is a fellowship for domestic first-year graduate students and undergraduate seniors in STEM. Join a workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

With your Shocker ID, you have access to the Student Dental Discount at WSU General Dentistry, located at 2838 Oliver St., which gives discount pricing to dental procedures from cleanings and fillings to extractions and more. The discount also applies to students’ spouses and children.

Political science professor and internship coordinator, Dr. Neal Allen, will lead an informational session regarding the department’s D.C. & Topeka internship program. Join the sessions from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Registration deadline is Oct. 3.

Think group is right for you? Speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. Groups are at the Student Wellness Center at the Steve Clark YMCA unless otherwise specified.

Faculty and students can connect for undergraduate research opportunities with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) Connect Database.

Fill out the surveys below to start getting connected:

• Faculty Connect Database survey
• Student Connect Database survey

The UReCA Hub pairs faculty and students according to their research interests and will inform both the faculty and student via email of their match, and it is their responsibility to schedule an initial meeting.

At the end of the semester, the UReCA Hub will distribute a Qualtrics survey to both faculty and students to evaluate their research experiences.

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to host the Engineering and IT Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with employers actively hiring for roles in engineering and I.T.

If you are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related area, this is your moment to shine. Employers are ready to meet students with your background and skills — so come prepared.

Tips for success:

• Dress professionally
• Bring several copies of your resume
• Introduce yourself with confidence
• Ask questions and collect contact information

Uncover the unwritten rules of research papers and learn exactly what you need to succeed in the upcoming Savvy Scholar workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons. There is no cost to attend.

Learn skills to plan, organize and write research papers with confidence — improving your grades now and giving you an edge in your future career.

Think group is right for you? Speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. Groups are at the Student Wellness Center at the Steve Clark YMCA unless otherwise specified.

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom and at home to improve learning. Students can quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.