Research Internships for Community College Students: Why They Matter and How to Maximize the Experience

Thursday, October 29, 2015: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Chesapeake 12 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chair:
Maria Elena Anguiano, MA, Professor, Butte Community College
Presenters:
Maria Elena Anguiano, MA, MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) Director, Butte College , Armando Rivera-Figueroa, PhD, Chemistry Professor, East Los Angeles College and Consuelo Gonzalez, BS, MESA Director, Bakersfield College

Description: This session focuses on developing student’s practical understanding of research internships impact on academic, professional, and leadership development in the short and long-term. We will discuss “Why Say Yes to Internships” and share effective methods for maximizing the internship experience. An original video project featuring students discussing “why” internships matter.