Fall BIO 101 Course
Through a series of lectures and activities, BIO 101 explores the academic paths, careers, opportunities, research, and trends in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Students will be exposed to the diversity of STEM fields and research through lectures led by faculty, expert and professionals in their field. Fun Science activities provide opportunities for the students to engage in hands-on science activities in different STEM fields. The goal is to expose students to a wide range of possible career options, and inspire students to pursue diverse academic paths in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematical fields.
BIO 101-001 Course schedule - Fall 2019
class meeting # |
Date |
Format |
topic |
1 |
08/26/2019 |
Seminar |
Introduction to BIO 101/299: Dr. Kay Shenoy and Dr. Madhu Srinivasan The Science of Circadian Rhythms: Dr. Vincent Cassone, Dept. of Biology, UK |
|
09/02/2019 |
|
Labor day, no class |
2 |
09/9/2019 |
Seminar |
Building Big Things: Dr. Sebastian Bryson, Dept. of Civil Engineering |
3 |
09/16/2019 |
Seminar/ Discussion |
Entering Medical School: Dr. Wendy Jackson, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UK Student Researched Careers, Day 1 |
4 |
09/23/2019 |
Fun-Science |
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5 |
09/30/2019 |
Discussion |
Spring research projects: Group discussions with mentors and BIO 199 mixer |
6 |
10/07/2019 |
Seminar |
Brain and Behavior: Dr. Mark Prendergast, Dept. of Psychology, UK |
7 |
10/14/2019 |
Fun-Science |
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10/21/2019 |
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Fall Break, no class |
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8 |
10/28/2019 |
Seminar |
Being a Veterinarian: Dr. Josh Brown, The Animal Clinic, Lawrenceburg, KY |
9 |
11/04/2019 |
Fun-Science |
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10 |
11/11/2019 |
Seminar/ Discussion |
Gene-editing for a cancer cure: Dr. Tsteten Yeshi, Hera Biolabs Student Researched Careers, Day 2 |
11 |
11/18/2019 |
Discussion |
Meet the future you!: Group discussions with graduate students and professional school students |
12 |
11/25/2019 |
Seminar |
Making Biofuels from Algae: Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, Center for Applied Energy Research, UK |
13 |
12/02/2019 |
Project |
Student Researched Careers: Poster Presentations |
14 |
12/09/2019 |
Project |
Student Researched Careers: Poster Presentations |