Student Research Symposium

Second Annual

Student Research Symposium

April 27, 2024 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is excited to invite teams of up to 5 students to apply and attend the first annual PG Museum Student Research Symposium, Saturday April 27, 2024, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. (Lunch Provided For Participants) 

During the event students will: 

  1. Display their research poster in the Museum for the general public, visiting scientists and a panel of reviewers 

  2. Be prepared to answer questions about their project for the reviewers 

  3. Learn about career opportunities in STEAM 

  4. Meet local scientists who are conducting local research 

  5. Participate in activities related to Watershed Guardians/LiMPETS 

Prior to the event students will need to: 

  1. Create a poster showcasing the students’ original research and data collection 

  2. Register (Registration opens January 2024)

  3. Return photo release to PG Museum via email to education@pgmuseum.org 

  4. Submit posters 12:00PM, April 14, 2024 via email to education@pgmuseum.org 

Guidelines: 

  • Students must be in grades 6-12 

  • No more than 5 students in a group 

  • Register Here

During the event reviewers will: 

  • View all student posters and talk to each student scientist 

  • Identify strengths, questions, areas of improvement and “wow factors” for each group  

  • Use GLOBE Reviewer Feedback Form 

What is a Student Research Symposium? 

A Student Research Symposium provides an opportunity for students to showcase their original research. The PG Museum SRS provides opportunities for students in grades 6-12 to showcase different levels of scientific inquiry. We will invite a panel of reviewers to provide feedback on projects, however, this is ultimately an event for students to learn through the experience of conducting an inquiry, analyzing the data and reporting on their findings.  

Resources: 

Photo: Students present their projects to visitors and evaluators at our first annual symposium (April 22, 2023)

OUR MISSION is To inspire discovery, wonder, and stewardship of our natural world.