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Future Student Events

All events are subject to change based on the public health situation at the time of each event. Please check https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu for the latest UNM health regulations.

 

You are WELCOME to ALL events.

All of our events are  FREE. 

Check out our Incoming Student Summer Bridge Sessions

https://ess.unm.edu/programs/future-students/incoming-student-summer-bridge-program.html 

Nervous about starting at a University setting in the Fall? Want to feel confident entering your University courses? Then this opportunity is for you. The goal of these workshops are to provide students with foundational skills to better support them as they enter their first semester at UNM. Mastering these skills will equip students to handle challenges they may face upon entering the University setting.

 

Event List 

  • FREE Virtual Summer Bridge Sessions
    • All incoming and current SoE students are encouraged to join!
    • The goal of these sessions are to provide students with foundational skills to better support them as they enter their courses. Mastering these skills will equip students to handle challenges they may face in the University setting.
    • When: Daily (M-F), July 26 - August 13, 2021 from 3 - 4:15 PM (or for credit M-F July 26 - August 6 from 10 - 11:15 AM - visit our program page for more information on this option)
    • Where: Virtual via Zoom at  https://unm.zoom.us/j/92410307093
    • More info:
      • FLYER
      • RSVP is not required but is preferred and is a great way to get a 1 week before and the day before reminders. Complete for EACH session you are interested in.
      • Session schedule:
          • ...see July for more...
          • Mon. 8/2. Growth, Development, & Goals. Learn about how to succeed with your goals through personal growth and development. ( RSVP)
          • Tues. 8/3.  Time Management. Make sure you start off ahead, come learn how to effectively manage your time. ( RSVP)
          • Wed. 8/4.  How to talk to Instructors (Professional Communication). Learn how to make the most of your interactions with your instructors and develop your professional communication skills. ( RSVP)
          • Thurs. 8/5. How to Make the Most of Your Learning & Studying. ...the title says it all...( RSVP)
          • Fri. 8/6. Tutoring, Team Work, & Study Groups. Do you dread group work? Come learn how to make it productive and enjoyable. ( RSVP)
          • Mon. 8/9. Basic Excel. This workshop covers the basic functionality of Microsoft Excel©. You will be introduced to data entry, manipulation, and creation of graphs. This workshop is not meant to teach you everything there is to know, but make you more comfortable to explore it on your own. ( RSVP)
          • Tues. 8/10. Metrics & Scientific Notation. This workshop reviews the basics of conversions between measurement systems and proper scientific notation that is fundamental to accurate problem solving in STEM fields. ( RSVP)
          • Wed. 8/11. How to get into a research lab. This interactive workshop will guide you through how to identify what you want to study through locking in an opportunity to do research in that field. ( RSVP)
          • Thurs. 8/12. Spatial Reasoning. Learn about what Spatial Reasoning is and how to develop this necessary skill to your success as an Engineering and Computing professional. ( RSVP)
          • Fri. 8/13. UNM Resources & Advisement. Learn about all of the amazing things UNM has to offer - many beyond what you found out about at your NSO. And, learn how your advisor is more than just a person to remove your holds. ( RSVP)

  • Pre-Semester Prep Workshops ( FLYER): These interactive workshops will review all foundational material leading up to the specified course so you are better equipped to hit the ground running. 
    • Partners/Presenters: ESS Center and  CAPS
    • Where: Synchronous In-Person ( encouraged but space is limited; in the ESS suite (CEC 2080)) and Virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
    • RSVP is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders. RSVP for EACH desired session below.
    • Courses/Sessions offered: 
        • Physics 1 Prep - Prepare students for calculus-based Physics 1 (Phys 1310)
          • When: 2 identical sessions offered.
            • Tuesday, August 17, 2021. 10 AM - 12 PM ( RSVP)
            • Tuesday, August 17, 2021. 1 - 3 PM ( RSVP)
          • Where: Synchronous In-Person ( encouraged but space is limited; in the ESS suite (CEC 2080)) and Virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
          • More info:  FLYER.
        • Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus Prep - Prepare students for Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (MATH 1230, 1240 & 1250).
          • When: Friday, August 20, 2021 - 1 PM - 3 PM
          • Where: Synchronous In-Person ( encouraged but space is limited; in the ESS suite (CEC 2080)) and Virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
          • More info:  FLYER.
          • RSVP
        • Calculus 2 Prep - Prepare students for Calculus II (Math 1522)
          • When: Friday, August 20, 2021 - 1 - 3 PM
          • Where: Synchronous In-Person ( encouraged but space is limited; in the ESS suite (CEC 2080)) and Virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
          • More info:  FLYER.
          • RSVP
        • Calculus 1 Prep - Prepare students for Calculus I (Math 1512).
          • When: Mix and match sessions as need be. Do AM (Wed/Thurs) or PM (Wed/Thurs) sessions...or...Wednesday (AM & PM) or Thursday (AM & PM):
              • Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
                • Part 1: 10 AM - 12 PM ( RSVP)
                • Part 2: 1 - 3 PM ( RSVP)
              • Thursday, August 19, 2021.
                • Part 2: 10 AM - 12 PM ( RSVP)
                • Part 1: 1 - 3 PM ( RSVP)
              • Where: Synchronous In-Person ( encouraged but space is limited; in the ESS suite (CEC 2080)) and Virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
              • More info:   FLYER.

            Part 1 will cover:

            • Equations
            • Systems of Equations
            • Solving Inequalities
            • Absolute Value Equations
            • Exponents
            • Logarithms
            • Radicals
            • Rationalizing

            Part 2 will cover:

            • Polynomials
            • Common graphs
            • Graphing
            • Limits
            • The Unit Circle
            • Graphs of Trig Functions
            • Evaluating Trig Functions
            • Trig Identities
            • Solving Trig Equations
Check back for new events.
Check back for new events.
Check back for new events.
Good luck wrapping up the semester.
  • Pre-Semester Prep Workshops ( FLYER) : These interactive workshops will review all foundational material leading up to the specified course so you are better equipped to hit the ground running. 
    • What:  Pre-Semester Prep Series
    • +Attend our Physics 1, Pre-Calc/Trig, Calc 1, or Calc 2 sessions and provide feedback for access to a general knowledge exam to even better prepare you for the first exam (and potentially beyond) within your course.
    • Partners/Presenters: ESS Center and  CAPS
    • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite - CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
    • RSVP is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders. RSVP for EACH desired session below.
    • Courses/Sessions offered:
    • Prepare students for calculus-based Physics 1 (Phys 1310)
      • When: Monday, January 10, 2022. 10 AM - 12 PM.
      • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite -  CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
      • More info: 
        • FLYER.
        • Provide feedback and gain access to a general knowledge exam to even better prepare you for the 1st exam (and potentially beyond) in your course.
      • RSVP ( HERE) is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders.
    • Prepare students for General Chemistry 1 (Chem 1215)
      • When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022. 10 AM - 12 PM
      • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite - CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
      • More info:  FLYER.
      • RSVP ( HERE) is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders.
    • Prepare students for Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (MATH 1230, 1240 & 1250).
      • When: Tuesday,January 11, 2022. 10 AM - 12 PM.
      • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite -  CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
      • More info: 
        • FLYER.
        • Provide feedback and gain access to a general knowledge exam to even better prepare you for the 1st exam (and potentially beyond) in your course.
        • Topics covered:
          • Solving linear equations, system of linear equations, and inequalities
          • Linear functions, their graphs, and their interpretation as a rate of change
          • Piecewise functions, algebra of functions, function composition, difference quotient of functions
          • Quadratic functions
          • Polynomial functions, rational functions, and inequalities involving them
          • Long and synthetic division of polynomials
          • Inverse functions, and the criteria necessary for a function to have an inverse
          • Exponential functions and their properties
          • Log functions and their properties
      • RSVP ( HERE) is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders.
    • Prepare students for Calculus I (Math 1512).
        • When: Two identical sessions available - 
          • Tuesday,January 11, 2022. 1 - 3 PM. ( RSVP HERE)
          • Thursday, January 13, 2022. 10 AM - 12 PM. ( RSVP HERE)
        • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite -  CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
        • More info:  
          • FLYER.
          • Provide feedback and gain access to a general knowledge exam to even better prepare you for the 1st exam (and potentially beyond) in your course.
          • Topics covered:
            • Ellipses
            • Hyperbolas
            • System of non-linear equations
            • Unit circle, trig functions, and their graphs
            • Inverse trig functions and their graphs
            • Law of sines and cosines
            • Trig identities, addition/subtraction formulas, double/half angle formulas
            • Solving trig equations
            • Parametric equations, complex numbers, polar form
            • Vectors, dot product
    • Prepare students for Calculus II (Math 1522)
      • When: Thursday, January 13, 2022. 1 - 3 PM.
      • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite -  CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
      • More info: 
        • FLYER.
        • Provide feedback and gain access to a general knowledge exam to even better prepare you for the 1st exam (and potentially beyond) in your course.
        • Topics covered:
          • Numerical and graphical explanation of limit
          • Formal definition of limit, limit properties, limit at infinity, L'Hopital's Rule
          • Using limits to determine vertical, horizontal, and slant asymptotes of rational functions
          • Determining whether a function is continuous
          • Definition of derivative, linear properties of the derivative
          • Product rule, quotient rule, and chain rule
          • Derivative of trig and exponential functions
          • Derivative as a rate of change, implicit differentiation
          • Related rates
          • Maxima and minima, Mean Value Theorem
          • Using the 1st and 2nd derivatives to graph the original function
          • Optimization, Extreme Value Theorem, linear approximation using differentials
          • Reimann sums, definite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 1 and 2
          • Properties of integrals, substitution
          • Area between curves, volume of solids of revolution, length of curves
      • RSVP ( HERE) is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders.
    • Prepare students for Calculus III (Math 2531)
      • When: Friday, January 14, 2022. 10 AM - 12 PM.
      • Where: Synchronous in-person (in the ESS suite -  CENT 2080) and virtual via Zoom ( https://unm.zoom.us/j/99158374211)
      • More info:
        • FLYER.
        • Topics covered:
          • Inverse function theorem
          • Derivative of exponential, log, inverse trig, and hyperbolic functions
          • Integration by parts
          • Solving trig integrals using appropriate trig identities
          • Trig substitution, partial fraction decomposition
          • Midpoint, trapezoid, and Simpson's rule
          • Improper integrals
          • Ordinary partial differential equations, separation of variables
          • Limits of sequences and series
          • Divergence, integral, comparison, and limit comparison tests
          • Alternating series, absolute convergence, ratio, and root tests
          • Power and Taylor series, properties of power series, radius and interval of convergence
          • Taylor's Inequality, error approximation
          • Complex numbers, Euler's formula, polar form
      • RSVP ( HERE) is preferred but not required. RSVP will get you week before and day before email reminders
 
Check back for new events.
Good luck wrapping up the semester.
  • MATLAB Introduction - Introductory hands-on workshop. 
    MATLAB is a high-performance language utilized for technical and scientific computations. With a user-friendly interface, one can apply such a tool to their disposal to accomplish any sort of data analysis, calculation, and algorithm development. Whether it comes to an arduous or strenuous mathematical problem to the statistical extrapolation of graphical information, MATLAB will benefit the user in terms of efficiency and trumps results over efforts anytime. In this 45 minute presentation, one will learn what MATLAB is and how feasible it is to accomplish challenging calculation tasks.
    • When: Thursday, June 25, 2020. 10 - 10:45 AM
    • Where: Zoom Webinar: https://unm.zoom.us/j/92996122060
    • Presenters: Michael Tanguay - Nuclear Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science 
    • More info: FLYER.
    • RSVP is not required but is preferred and is a great way to get a 1 week before and the day before reminders ( HERE).
  • FREE Virtual Summer Bridge Sessions
    • All incoming and current SoE students are encouraged to join!
    • The goal of these sessions are to provide students with foundational skills to better support them as they enter their courses. Mastering these skills will equip students to handle challenges they may face in the University setting.
    • When: Daily (M-F), July 26 - August 13, 2021 from 3 - 4:15 PM (or for credit M-F July 26 - August 6 from 10 - 11:15 AM - visit our program page for more information on this option)
    • Where: Virtual via Zoom at  https://unm.zoom.us/j/92410307093
    • More info:
      • FLYER
      • RSVP is not required but is preferred and is a great way to get a 1 week before and the day before reminders. Complete for EACH session you are interested in.
      • Session schedule:
        • Mon. 7/26. Engineering & Computing in the Real World. Learn more about what you can ACTUALLY study and do with your Engineering and Computing degree. ( RSVP)
        • Tues. 7/27. Career Pathways & the Scientific Method. Learn more about what your educational and career pathways can be and brush up on the scientific method, a critical skill for success in Engineering & Computing. ( RSVP)
        • Wed. 7/28. Intro to MATLAB. MATLAB is a high-performance language utilized for technical and scientific computations. With a user-friendly interface, one can apply such a tool to their disposal to accomplish any sort of data analysis, calculation, and algorithm development. Whether it comes to an arduous or strenuous mathematical problem to the statistical extrapolation of graphical information, MATLAB will benefit the user in terms of efficiency and trumps results over efforts anytime. In this 45 minute presentation, one will learn what MATLAB is and how feasible it is to accomplish challenging calculation tasks. ( RSVP)
        • Thurs. 7/29. Technical/Scientific Reading & Writing (including Citations). Learn more about how to effectively read a scientific paper and how to translate that skill into your own writing. This session highlights how to effectively read, understand, & critique primary peer reviewed scientific articles and teaches techniques on how to best incorporate scientific literature into their own writing, including common errors, as well as working with others, and citation managers. ( RSVP)
        • Fri. 7/30. Critical Thinking & Pop-Science. Take your critical thinking skills to the next level - apply them to what you see all over social media and the Internet. This workshop discusses how to recognize and cultivate clear, logic-based analyses of controversial scientific topics in the context of modern political and popular culture. ( RSVP)
        • ...see August for more...