Ready For Success: Improving Student Research Skills
What: A day of presentations and discussions with teachers, librarians, and school administrators about how we prepare students with the research skills needed for high school, college, and beyond.
When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Union building Ballroom (2nd floor), Stony Brook University
Registration is now closed.
Program
8:00 AM Coffee and Pastries
8:30 AM Welcome
8:50 AM Keynote: “Empowering Minds and Bridging Gaps: The Crucial Role of Information Literacy”
Brenda Boyer, Assistant Professor, School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University
9:50 AM Break
10:00 AM Ready for Success Project
Session 1: Presentation with Brentwood High School Librarians
Session 2: Panel Discussion with Brentwood High School Teachers
12:15 PM Lunch and Recognitions
1:30 PM Workshop and Discussion
3:15 PM Closing Remarks
3:30 PM Refreshments and Networking Session
Parking options:
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Lot 4 (closest visitor parking area to the Union. This lot is metered and please note, you cannot use John S. Toll Drive to get to Lot 4. Instead, use Stadium Road. Directions to the Union and Lot 4.)
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Lot 7 (Next to the Island Federal Arena and is also metered. Directions to Island Federal Credit Union Arena.)
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The Administration Parking Garage off the main entrance from Nicolls Road. Also a fee. It is a 0.4 mile walk from the garage to the Union.
