The College of Staten Island’s Division of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, welcomed 75 high school students to campus on Thursday, April 30, for a dynamic day of discovery and academic engagement.
Students from CSI High School, Port Richmond High School, and Staten Island Technical High School participated in the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) Visit Day, an immersive experience designed to introduce prospective students to CSI’s wide-ranging academic offerings in science and technology while connecting them directly with faculty, facilities, and current student research.
The day began with welcome remarks before transitioning into a series of departmental presentations led by faculty across DST. Representatives from Physics and Astronomy, Engineering and Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Nursing, and Physical Therapy each provided insight into their disciplines, highlighting academic pathways, research opportunities, and real-world applications of their fields.
Following the presentations, students were guided on tours of two of CSI’s signature learning spaces: the Laser Spectroscopy (Photonics) Lab and the campus MakerSpace. These hands-on environments offered a closer look at the cutting-edge tools and technologies available to students, reinforcing CSI’s commitment to experiential learning.
After lunch in the Green Dolphin Lounge, the visiting students capped off their day by attending the Undergraduate Research Conference at the Center for the Arts. There, they experienced firsthand the depth and diversity of student scholarship at CSI, engaging with presentations and projects across multiple disciplines.
The event, spearheaded by Dean of Science and Technology Ralf Peetz, PhD, was considered a great success, with many students and attendees sharing positive feedback about their experience on campus.
The Division of Science and Technology and Office of Recruitment and Admissions hopes to continue URC Visit Day in future years, given its overwhelming success in this inaugural year.
