Mentoring and Diversity in Science
The American Chemical Society, BIOCOM Institute, NOBCChE & The Scripps Research Institute present Mentoring and Diversity in Science, Friday, October 16 at 12pm at The Scripps Research Institute. This event will offer a view of Professor Saundra McGuire's efforts in helping students to discover the metacognitive processes involved in mastery learning of science as well as the importance of programs that promote mentoring and diversity in science. This program will offer attendees an opportunity to learn about local efforts to increase diversity and access to STEM mentoring programs.
Dr. McGuire is a Assistant Vice Chancellor for Learning and Teaching & Professor of Chemistry at Louisiana State University. In addition to her teaching and mentoring roles, Dr. McGuire has also served as a Curriculum or Evaluation consultant to the National Science Foundation, The National Institutes of Health, The National Urban Coalition, and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. At a November 16, 2007 White House ceremony Dr McGuire was honored for earning a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring.
| When | Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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| RSVP | Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:00 p.m. |
| Where |
The Scripps Research Institute 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California 92037 |
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| Planner | Kristie Grover 858.455.0300 |