Soars Conference
December 1, 2000
Hosted by:
Winston-Salem State University
Background: Seven public universites (North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Winston-Salem State University, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and The University of North Carolina at Asheville) formed a consortium for Undergraduate Research (NCCUR) has sponsored a fall undergraduate research conference with the theme "Seizing Opportunities for Advancing Research Scholars" (SOARS). Research presentations are made by undergraduate students in a wide variety of disciplines. Representing ECSU at SOARS 2000 were Shawneque Reid, Cedric Booth, Patrice Turner, Ramatoulie Bah, Carl Seward, Elizabeth Rascoe, Golar Newby, and Dr. Bobbie Lewis.
Dr. Juliette Bell (FSU) was the plenary speaker.
Objectives: To enhance the undergraduate research infrastructure in North Carolina Universites by coordinating undergraduate research activities and resources, and assisting in the development of comprehensive undergraduate research strategies for mentors and students.
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