STEM Study Group Sessions

STEM Study Group Sessions: 

Please, e-mail Luis Carrasco (lcarrasco2@ucmerced.edu) or Petia Gueorguieva (pgueorguieva@ucmerced.edu) for information or to reqiest a study group session.

Study Group Sessions Organization

• Study group settings - sessions for supported courses are led by qualified peer-tutors who deliver structured help for previously studied course material. Concepts studied in the course are reviewed and students are provided with the opportunity to solve practical problems.  
• Study group availabilty - study groups for current semester can be set upon request from campus programs/units and student organizations. Please, e-mail Luis Carrasco (lcarrasco2@ucmerced.edu) or Petia Gueorguieva (pgueorguieva@ucmerced.edu) to request a study session and set up details.

Study Group Sessions Objectives - Students will:

• Review previously studied material and engage in learning activities that reinforce concept understanding. Work on practice problems.
• Explore study strategies and time management skills applicable to each discipline.
• Advance in applying independent thought and active learning techniques in the study process.
• Acknowledge personal responsibility for their own academic accomplishments.

 Sample courses and logistics: