The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) is proud to present Explore the CONNECTions, a virtual 2-day student-run event dedicated to commonwealth campus students. All commonwealth Penn State students who are considering an EMS major are invited to attend.
About Explore the CONNECTions
When: March 26-27, 2021
Where: Virtual
Contact: 814-865-9921
Registration
Agenda (Download agenda)
March 26: 6 - 9 p.m. EST
- 6 p.m.: Welcome to the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences session! Hear from faculty, staff, and students.
Zoom link to attend - 7:30 p.m.: Visiting students will meet with current EMS undergraduate students. This session will give students the opportunity to meet with EMS students and engage in small group social activities.
Zoom link to attend
March 27: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST
- 10 a.m.: Virtual brunch with Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS). Meet and engage with amazing EMS alumni. Academic advisers will also be available to answer questions.
Zoom link to attend - 11 a.m.: Welcome to EMS session. Hear from the dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, department faculty, EMS Student Council, and the EMS Office of Educational Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Zoom link to attend - Noon: Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) panel and Q&A. Hear from our outstanding alumni and learn about their experiences.
Zoom link to attend - 1 p.m.: EMS Departmental sessions
Visit with the department that offers your intended major. Hear from our faculty and ask any questions you may have about your intended major.- John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Geography - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Geosciences - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science - Zoom link to attend
- 2:30 pm Live tour of the EMS Special Living Option, Irvin Hall.
Zoom link to attend - 3:00 pm Live tours
Tours led by EMS Ambassadors.- John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Geography - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Geosciences - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Zoom link to attend
- Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science - Zoom link to attend