Bruin Brains 2024
Research Conference
Welcome to the 9th Annual Bruin Brains Research Conference!
Bruin Brains is an annual SLCC TRIO Programs student-led research conference that is intended to support first generation college students and inclusivity in undergraduate research!
Register HereConference agenda
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center Building, Oak Room
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Check In & Light Refreshments |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Housekeeping & Opening Remarks |
| 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Morning Guest Speaker- Dr. Enrique Lopez |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Poster Session/Demonstration/Tabling/Oral Presentation |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Networking Luncheon |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Enrique Lopez
Enrique Lopez’s research trajectory aims to understand students’ experiences in undergraduate science and their relationship to learning and achievement, particularly within the discipline of chemistry. Currently, his research focuses on the racial and ethnic identities of undergraduate Latina(o) students’ and their academic performance in first-semester general chemistry. Enrique's goal is to use data from rigorous investigations to create policies that support, encourage, and increase student achievement, especially among historically underrepresented students.
Explore SLCC Student Services
Faculty and staff are excited to support students and their efforts. Faculty and staff can also act as research mentors and advisors to SLCC students as students prepare to present at any conference!
Faculty can help students organize their thoughts, help coming up with a research question/topic, and resource referrals (e.g. journal articles and poster formatting).
Want research mentorship? Use the SME Research Catalog to connect with an SLCC Professor.
STEM Learning Resources
STEM Learning Resources provides free tutoring services and textbook checkout to students enrolled in various courses offered by the School or Science, Math, and Engineering. Tutoring is provided as a drop-in service only, except in certain circumstances.
InnovaBio Lab
InnovaBio® is a biotechnology contract research organization. We offer a low risk environment for students to develop productive lab skills while working on projects for real companies. The challenging research completed by our interns creates a valuable talent pool for Utah biotechnology companies.
Student Reading and Writing Center
The SLCC Student Writing & Reading Center helps you to succeed as a student by helping you to improve as a writer and a reader. We offer free, in-person and online consultations for all SLCC students enrolled in any class. We also have a variety of literacy resources for students and teachers.
Honors Program and Interdisciplinary Studies
SLCC's Honors program is a personalized, engaging, and transformative experience open to all AA/AS students. Students in the Honors Program will sharpen their academic and scholarly skills through several rigorous Honors Courses that fulfill 9 credits of General Education: 3 in Social Sciences (SS), 3 in Humanities (HU), and 3 in the second half of Composition (EN).
Funded by SLCC TRIO Programs and ACE (Arts and Community Events), TRIO SSS and TRIO STEM.