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Navigate Your Science Studies: Dr. Matt Hoch’s Academic Survival Guide

Join Dr. Matt Hoch on a journey to excel in science studies through time management, critical thinking, and research skills. Explore academic options, develop a learning style, and utilize campus resources effectively. Enhance laboratory proficiency, computer skills, and scientific career prospects. Set realistic goals and stay engaged in scholarly endeavors. Take control of your academic success starting now!

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Navigate Your Science Studies: Dr. Matt Hoch’s Academic Survival Guide

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  1. FYS for Science Students(PSU 008; S14) Academic Survival Communication Research Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Computer Skills

  2. Who’s Dr. Matt Hoch? • Aquatic Environmental Microbiology • Pretty new to PSU (2nd semester) • Came from 6 years teaching Malaspina-U, B.C., Canada • Grew-up in Berwyn, Pennsylvania! • Undergraduate: UColorado, Biology (BA 1986) • Graduate: UDelaware,Marine Biology (PhD 1991) • “Postdoc”: EPA, Gulf Ecology Branch, P’cola, FL • Research: microbial community structure and function in aquatic habitats (marine & freshwater); water quality • Family: Marie (wife), Connor (10y) and Tara (6y). • Hobbies: Fishing, canoeing, nature, hiking, brewing, Lego & Barbie

  3. Goal 1: • Develop skills and behaviors to assist you in becoming an independent learner, which will greatly contribute to both short-term and long-term academic success at university. • Time-management • Academic options • Learning style(s) • Study strategies • Campus resources

  4. Goal 2: • Establish realistic expectations for critical thinking, problem solving, laboratory proficiency, and computer skills needed to reach your potential in an undergraduate science curriculum. • Science news • Laboratory safety • Equipment / Instrumentation • Computer Technology

  5. Goal 3: • Learn about science research, science careers, career development activities and job opportunities. • “Scientific Method” • Science Faculty Careers • Undergraduate research & internships • Getting a Job!

  6. Overall Goal: • Your overall goal as an undergraduate university student is to become engaged in your academic pursuits, scholarly and professional development, and service activities on and/or off campus. YOU MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONTROL STARTING NOW!

  7. How will I evaluate your achievement? • Participation 40 % • Assignments (5 x 8% each) 40 % • Analyzing Academic Requirements (individual) • Faculty Interviews (group) • Job Posting Scrap Book (individual) • Science News Presentations (group) • Final Academic Self-Evaluation (individual) • Narrative (4-5 pages) 10 % • Final portfolio & exit interview 10 %

  8. Self-Evaluate Participation • During class time (applies to all courses): • Know what’s up (syllabus check) • Involve yourself in discussion (ask, answer & share) • Take notes (instructor, invited guests, and peers) • Muster your best attitude (mental well-being rules) • Outside of class every week: • Read science news • Find job postings • Outside of class when applicable: • Read or did assignment ahead of time • Worked with your group (in-person or via Email) • Worked for you group independently

  9. Where to read science news? • Newspaper • (New York Times, Science; Tuesday edition) • Professional News Bulletins / Magazines • Institutional Websites • Scientific Journals

  10. Where to look for jobs? • Newspaper Classifieds • Professional News Bulletins / Magazines • Scientific Journals • Institutional Websites • Career Search Websites

  11. Assignment 1: (due Sept 6th)Analyzing Academic Requirements • Get deadlines for all courses in a calendar: • Dates (for those unscheduled; keep a list). • Percent of Grade (place next to each deadline). • Perform a comparative analysis of your courses: • Grade scale • Assignment types • Time versus credit balance • Priorities to keep in mind • Academic Integrity (question; brief, or compare) • Your degree audit from eLion: • Current major review or BS Science at York. • Pick two other science majors to compare.

  12. Please Read the Contract • More specific objectives • Evaluation criteria details • Scheduled activities • Course Requirements • Class Guidelines • Academic Integrity • Disability Statement

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