1. MARTIN STUTE, MSTUTE@BARNARD.EDUMSTUTE@BARNARD.EDU Senior Thesis & Seminar

2. LEARNING GOALS, SENIOR THESIS assemble a logical chain of reasoning ranging from observation to inference and action, not only to identify and characterize a problem, but also to find solutions apply appropriate analytical and quantitative approaches handle uncertain, complex, real-world problems in the lab, field, community clearly communicate complex analyses, interpretations and significance through variable media collaborate in teams, with peers and mentors, and work with others in diverse group settings, developing flexibility and leadership skills Life is………

3. A GOOD THESIS PROJECT……. is cutting edge, pushes the envelope has to have a quantitative/analysis component can be completed in the time frame is interesting to you and others and makes a ‘good story’ http://thesishero.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/plastic-ring-binding-930x340.jpg

4. HOW TO FIND A PROJECT/MENTOR? Figure out what gets you excited Contact people who work in your area of interest at Columbia, NY area, or beyond (PhD required) Apply to a formal summer internship opportunity (but make sure your mentor will also work with you during the semester) Pay attention to Catherine’s emails Research mentor:Seminar advisor: State-of-the-art of the fieldDeadlines Methods/approach/analysisWriting/presentations Interpretation and conclusionsBig picture content ResourcesEvaluations/grading

5. COOL.BARNARD.EDU/ENVSCI/

6. Bibliographies IRB, ethics in science Concept maps Data analysis Peer review Oral presentations Posters Scientific writing (5 drafts!) Senior Seminar can be taken in any sequence

7. POSTER SESSION (END OF APRIL) Up to 60 posters, 200 people

8. SENIOR SEMINAR STATISTICS 4 departments/programs: BC EnvSci, DEES, E3B, SusDev 8 faculty senior seminar advisors: BC (3, lead), DEES (2), E3B (2), SusDev (1) SusDev: Satyajit Bose, Jeffrey Shaman, Jackie Klopp 50-60 students 40-50 research mentors Faculty advisors help students find research mentors

9. DEES SusDev BC E3B SENIOR SEMINAR

10. RESEARCH PROJECTS Senior theses often get published