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Welcome!

UA CLICKSCollege of Science

Gearing up for classes:

• Be ready for Day 1

• Our Top 5 Tips for Success

• College of Science Welcome

Today’s Presenters

Dr. John Pollard

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, Honors College

Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Elliott Cheu

Associate Dean, College of Science

Distinguished Professor, Physics Department

Dr. Lisa Elfring

Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Instruction/Assessment

Associate Specialist, Biology Education

Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute & Molecular and Cellular Biology

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Where are you from?

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What was your main motivation for choosing your major?

Welcome to our College!

Welcome to our College!

• Education

– 15 Departments

– 7,100 Undergraduates

– 1,000 Graduates

• Research

– 1st University to control a space mission from campus

– 1st department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

– Created science of tree ring research

• Outreach

– Largest STEM-related event in Arizona

Time to Gear Up!

Classes start MONDAY! Are you ready?

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What are you most nervous about?

Myths – BUSTED!(AKA things no one tells you!)

Myth #1 You can wing it and still be OK

Truth: Get organized NOW!

1. Get a planner! And use it!

2. Walk your path to your classes – work out the timing

3. Locate your Academic Advisor’s office, put their phone number and email into your phone

Myth #2 Your instructors will make sure you understand everything

Truth: It’s your responsibility to read all materials and plan accordingly

1. Know all course components and how to use D2L

2. Exam schedule nuances

– Common exams

– Exams all on same day!

– Fewer second chances and little to no “extra credit”

3. Work with Integrity

Myth #3 It’s all about your classes and grades

Truth: Getting involved beyond the classroom will enrich your college experience, strengthen

your persistence, and prepare you for the future

1. Find your community, make new friends

2. Get out of your room and embrace the college experience

3. Engage in activities to learn more about yourself and what you love

4. Try new things – be uncomfortable

5. Join us today for our College Welcome Event

100% ENGAGEMENT

"Exploring Cytomegalovirus (CMV) under Dr. Goodrum has been one of the most beneficial and humbling experiences of my college career.” Bre EderBIO5 Institute

"You read a book, you do the math problems — it only gets you so far. This is a great opportunity to get the students into

a real-world experience where they’re able to understand what all their class and lab work has been going toward.”

Aaron FaberRaytheon Research Scientist

"Serving on the Green Fund Committee has been one of the most rewarding activities of my entire student career. It's more than a pathway to becoming involved in campus sustainability decisions, it's also a great way to develop and practice leadership skills.”Kerrie GeilGreen Fund Committee Member

Discovery

Innovation and

Creativity

Sustainability

Get Involved in ResearchAngela Rivera

Get Involved in Research

Madison Delmoe

Junior: Mathematics & Physiology

Get Involved in Research

How do I start?

Talk to the advisers in your department

Ask your professors

Talk to other students

Browse departmental websites, find faculty that are doing stuff you think is interesting and email them to setup a meeting

Visit the College of ScienceOffice of Undergraduate Research

www.ur.arizona.edu

Welcome!

TODAY!

3-5pm

Flandrau Science Center

& UA Mall area

• Enjoy ice cold Eegees drinks

• Full-dome shows every half hour

• Explore the exhibit hall

• Meet our student clubs & Office of UndergraduateResearch

• Meet our faculty and staff

• Commemorate with photos in our fun photo booths

• Win prizes with our social media/Instagram challenges

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Myth #4 – You can keep studying like you did in high school

Truth: a new and more challenging learning environment will require new strategies

1. Be a self-directed learner; create your own study and practice structure – less hand-holding

2. Plan to spend 2 hours/week on outside of class learning for each hour spent in class

3. Expect learning to be effortful

4. Your brain can change! Don’t quit!

5. To Learn, Retrieve

Learning is enhanced by implementing “retrieval” strategies where the retrieval is most effective when you are starting to “forget”.

6. Mix Up Your Practice-Interleaving

Spacing practice by allowing time to elapse between sessions makes the practice more potent, producing stronger learning and memory.

Myth #5 People will watch out for you

Truth: Advocate for yourself and what you need

1. Adopt a growth mindset – be resilient, you WILL face challenges! Give it time

2. Ask for help – a sign of strength

3. Learn where to get help for various needs

4. Attend all classes, even though attendance may not be taken

5. Go to office hours, talk with your instructors and professors

6. Work hard, eat well, & play well; find your sense of wellbeing and balance

Campus RESOURCES

Large campus = lots of help and support services!Advisors can help connect you!

Technologyfree software and 24/7 tech support

Personalphysical & mental

health, safety,community building

Academictutoring, study and learning strategies

Professional

Final Thoughts

Don’t let grades define you, you define your grades.

Own ALL your grades and don’t let fear drive your actions

This campus is full of resources starting with your professors.

Take advantage of all that is there to help you succeed.

Be learning-centric NOT grade-centric

Get off to a strong start in your classes. Engage!

Look for opportunities to participate in research.

Wear sunscreen, drink lots of water and

enjoy the amazing journey that starts now!

Grab a friend and come on out!

TODAY!

3-5pm

Flandrau Science Center

• Enjoy ice cold Eegees drinks Catch a show

• Explore the exhibit hall

• Meet our Science student clubs and Office of Undergraduate Research

• Meet our faculty, staff, & students

• Ask an Advisor! Last minute questions

• Commemorate with photos in our fun photo booths

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