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
Dr. Enrique López is an Associate Professor of STEM Education at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. López was born and raised in Fresno, California where he studied chemistry at California State University, Fresno. His research examined atmospheric pollutants and their relationship to adverse health effects in the Central Valley. He then completed his Ph.D at Stanford University where his research explored barriers to Latino student success in lower-division chemistry. At CU Boulder, Dr. López has served as the Co-Director of the Center for Community-Based Learning and Research (CU Engage) from 2020-2024 and the co-director for the Aquetza: Youth Leadership, Education, and Empowerment Program. CU Engage supports programs and initiatives that work collaboratively with community groups to address complex public challenges. Aquetza is a summer program geared towards high school youth with strong ties to Chicano and Latino communities across Colorado to develop powerful connections between academics and community progress. Dr. López’s research seeks to draw on science learning and practices as a vehicle to fuel youths’ agency and community empowerment.
Nydia Strohm-Salazar
Nydia Strohm-Salazar (she/her) is from Greeley, Colorado. She is a 4th year undergraduate student double majoring in Ethnic Studies and Leadership & Community Engagement. She is also in her 4th year as a co-researcher in a YPAR research team conducting research on spaces on campus for BIPoC under-grads using PhotoVoice through the CU Engage program. She has an interest in student activism and advocacy work. Current, she’s the facilitator for the United Mexican-American Student (UMAS) y Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA). After graduation, she hopes to continue working in community through teaching or non-profit work!
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.