Events

Within the Department:

Graduate students organize a regular "DoGS Lunch" to discuss research. There is an annual Expo for graduate student research updates, and an annual research presentation for undergraduate students graduating with senior theses / honors.

Outreach:

To foster a tradition of community engagement and outreach we will be hosting outreach events.

Our Earth Science Day 2023 the event was held in conjunction with the Schuler Scholar Program. This was the third time we held this event and look forward to welcoming students to the department again in 2024.

Past Events:

- Earth Science Day 2019,2021,2023: Schuler Scholar students from the area participated in workshops and panels led by graduate students in the department. 

- Summer 2022, 2023: We participated in the South Side Science Festival. Our department had over 4 demos which showcased the diverse areas of our research.  

- Fall Quarter 2019: We participated in the Museum of Science and Industry's annual Science Works event. Our demos showcased the diverse research areas represented in our department and we shared our experiences as academic researchers with the youth and families of Chicago area.