College Park Scholars ~ Excellence in Undergraduate Learning
College Park Scholars is a community of interdisciplinary living-learning programs for academically talented first- and second-year students. Each program focuses on a specific theme and offers specially designed courses and experiences that relate to its theme. Students in College Park Scholars take classes together and live together in selected residence halls.
Scholars in New York
Registration for the 7th Annual Scholars in New York opened at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd! On April 16-18, 2010, more than 400 students, parents, faculty and alumni will embark on a journey of a lifetime to the big apple for a weekend to remember. Mark your calendar now with both the registration and event dates, so you won’t miss out on this unforgettable Scholars experience!
The Scholars in New York Website details all event information, including pricing, how to register, weekend itineraries and other logistics. For more information, please visit the SiNY page and we hope to see you in the Big Apple in Spring 2010!
Academic Planning for Spring
About the middle of October, students in College Park Scholars begin to plan their spring semesters by reviewing their academic four-year plans, accessing their mid-semester grades, and considering their Scholars requirements. As you do so, freshmen should consider the new I-Series courses or, if you have a non-lab science CORE requirement to fulfill, the Marquee Courses in Science & Technology. Sophomore Scholars are encouraged to consider engaging in research for their practicum requirement.
Why? As a research-intensive university, Maryland emphasizes inquiry, investigation and discovery. Given these emphases, students should take full advantage of Maryland’s unique research culture, values and opportunities.
This can be done in a variety of ways. Consider the number of campus opportunities and off-campus opportunities. Speak to professors who have challenged you intellectually. Ask them if they have a research project to which you can contribute. Or check out the College Park Scholars Discovery Program. Discovery provides you the opportunity to learn about research and research methods. Students also identify a research, apply a particular research method to that question, develop a computer-assisted poster presentation, and participate in Undergraduate Research Day (Wednesday, April 23, 2009 and the Scholars Academic Showcase (Friday, May 1, 2009). In addition to traditional discovery options, students have the unique opportunities to conduct their research at the Library of Congress.
For more information, stop by the Executive Director’s (Greig Stewart) office in 1128 Cumberland Hall.
