The SRAI Program is your catapult. By pairing interested students with faculty experts, the SRAI Program increases knowledge about the opportunities in the disciplines, builds student confidence, strengthens the resume, and secures competitive advantages for graduate school and the workforce.
How does it work?
The Student Research & Artistic Initiatives (SRAI) Program in the Honors College provides opportunities to Honors College students by pairing them for projects with FIU faculty experts and exhibiting those projects at an annual research conference held at FIU. The Program provides opportunities for supervised research and formal creative projects to students from all academic areas.The SRAI Research Center, adjoining the Honors College Student Center in Deuxieme Maison Room 233 at University Park, is the headquarters for SRAI activities and information.
How do I get involved in SRAI?
If you are interested in pursuing a faculty-supervised research or creative project, you can begin by browsing the online Database of Affiliates on the SRAI website at http://honors.fiu.edu/srai or by simply walking into the SRAI Research Center at UP during posted operating hours to meet with a SRAI advisor. The online database is a complete listing of current Research Affiliates with their areas of interest or specialization. You may also contact one of the SRAI personnel listed on the website to make an appointment before coming to the office.
Does It work?
Yes. Twenty Honors College students enrolled in the Student Research & Artistic Initiatives Program presented at, or had proposals accepted to present at, major juried external conferences at the state and national level during the 2004/2005 academic year. Twenty-seven substantial projects were presented at the 2005 SRAI Research Day Conference at the University Park Campus of FIU. Another six projects are in the process of seeking publication and/or acceptance to conferences. External conferences included:
- National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, St. Louis, MO
- Florida Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Gainesville, FL
- American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, D.C.
- Weinstein Conference in Cardiac Development, Tucson, AZ
- American Chemical Association National Meeting, San Diego, CA
- Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference, New Orleans, LA
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