FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My schedule is full. How can I pile student research on top of my other responsibilities?

This is a tough question. And yet, the classroom teacher need not be the research mentor of the student. The teacher can play a very important role by matching students interested in research with community mentors.

How can I find community mentors for my students?

We have close connections with several institutions. Please contact us for more information.

I have some freshman, sophomore, or junior students who would be interested in conducting research next year but neither they nor I know what we can expect at the Symposium. Can we attend the Symposium this year as observers?

We welcome teachers who would like to see first-hand what the Symposium experience is like. We would love to make it possible for you and a number of your students to attend this year so that you can plan a pilot program next year.

Where does the Symposium take place?

The Symposium will be held at Edmonds Community College. Students and teachers will stay at a local hotel. This year, we will inaugurate a lunch banquet during the second day of the event.

Is there a cost for me or my students to attend?

The Symposium has increased its scope and reach but the external annual funding has not changed. To help defray the Symposium costs, we ask for a $10 registration fee from every attendee and $25 per participant (except from teachers whose student(s) are making an oral presentation).

My school is very far from Edmonds Community College. Can you help with transportation costs?

If rising transportation costs are an issue for your school or district and your school is more than 100 miles away from EdCC, please let us know and we will do our best to assist you with transportation costs.