matc scholars program: dr. terri r. norton

Town Hall Wrap-Up

Dr. Terri R. Norton

MATC Scholars ProgramOctober 3 – 6, 2012

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

OUTLINE

• Introduction• Learning Objective• Learning Outcome• Minute Paper• Overview of the Day• Unanswered Questions• Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

• Dr. Terri R. Nortono Assistant Professor, Durham School of Architectural

Engineering & Construction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

o MS & PhD in Civil Engineering – Florida A&M University

o BS in Civil Engineering – Florida State University

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Reinforce of the daily themes in an active learning environment

• Provide open dialogue and knowledge exchange among the student participants

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Students participate in an organized, but informal peer discussion about the daily activities

The One-Minute Paper

What was the most important thing you learned today?

What important question(s) remains unanswered?

OVERVIEW OF THE DAY

• Why Graduate School?

• Choosing A Graduate Program

• Understanding Funding and Budgeting Finances

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• What are the pros and cons for going to graduate school?

• How do you prepare for graduate school?

• How do you choose where you should go for graduate school?

• How do you pay for graduate school?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• What are the graduate entrance requirements?

• How important are recommendation letters?

• How long will it take for you to complete your degree?

Unanswered Questions

CONCLUSION

• Students participate in a open discussion to reinforce the learning objectives of the daily session presentations.

• Active learning used as an assessment tool to evaluate seminar sessions.

• Summary of dialog highlights.

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CREDITS

Dr. Terri NortonAssistant Professor

Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction

University of Nebraska - Lincoln