Celebrating One Year as the Klein College of Science
After the naming of Klein Hall and the College last year, this year the Dean’s Office in the Klein College of Science declared Sept. 22-26 “Klein College of Science Week.”
KCOS observed the one-year anniversary with different events each day for networking, idea sharing and celebrating the research, community building and teaching within the College.
Monday: The Innovation Brew
On Monday, Sept. 22, faculty and staff met up to exchange ideas over breakfast treats and morning coffee for the monthly event called The Innovation Brew, “where ideas percolate.”
Attendees answered poll questions placed around the room to start conversations with their colleagues about the topic of the day: artificial intelligence, and its use in classrooms and with their teaching.
Ellen Wisner, teaching professor of biological sciences, gave a presentation about how she uses AI with students in her courses, and offered best practice ideas for encouraging them to use AI in specific ways as a study tool.
Tuesday: Celebration of KCOS Students
Hundreds of students gathered on the Klein Lawn on Tuesday, Sept. 23 for free pizza, KCOS t-shirts and giveaway items, and to learn more information about the variety of student organizations affiliated with the Klein College.
Students played games on the lawn and networked with KCOS faculty, staff and students.
Wednesday: Klein College of Science Day
The Dean’s Office hosted a drop-in event on Sept. 24 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the naming of the Klein College of Science and the dedication of Klein Hall.
The KCOS Dean’s Office provided some light snacks and drinks and faculty and staff reflected on the success of the past year while in their “Wear Green Wednesday” attire.
Thursday: KCOS in the Greenhouse
The weather on Sept. 25 shifted a planned tour and stroll through the Botanical Gardens to an afternoon in the McMillan Greenhouse. Attendees explored the wide range of plants housed within the various rooms, including the orchids, carnivorous plants, the tropical room and more.
KCOS faculty and staff went to the Dinosaur Room to see Cadavera, a titan arum, often called a corpse flower. This visit was nearly a week before it bloomed, and on this day Cadavera was just over five and a half feet tall, as measured from the top of the soil.
Friday: Actuarial Science Day
On Sept. 26, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosted the annual Actuarial Science Day for students to learn from alumni about the in-demand career opportunities and to connect with industry partners in the field.
