HON 299: Transformational Research

CRN 87702: Research Sessions Tues/Thurs 1-4p.m., Discussion Sessions F 1-2pm Kuykendall 310

Instructor: Dr. Judy Lemus

Transformational Research Experiences of Early Undergraduates is an introductory course that provides discovery-based investigation and hands-on experiences in a wide range of science fields. The course is divided into 4-week learning modules that will be taught by researchers at four UH Mānoa research facilities on and off campus:

● The Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology

● The Lyon Arboretum

● The UH Cancer Center

● The Water Resources Research Center

This course is limited to a total of 20 students, and will be divided into four cohorts of 5 students each to maximize interactive learning opportunities. Students will work in teams and independently to develop a variety of science research, writing, and presentation skills. The course also includes additional field experiences focused on resilience and sustainability science with Hawai‘i Sea Grant.

Transportation to and from research sites provided.

Research sessions meet Tues and Thurs 1:00 – 4:00pm;

Discussion session Fri 1:00 – 2:00pm.