海角社区 launches Social Science Symposium: A new opportunity for aspiring social scientists
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥海角社区 is hosting the inaugural Social Science Symposium 鈥淲here Passion Meets Action,鈥 an immersive program May 19-22 designed for students interested in studying social sciences at the land-grant institution.
Designed for community college students and Bulldogs with undeclared majors, the four-day program offers insights into 海角社区 career opportunities and academic pathways in criminology, social work or sociology. Engaging in real-world career exploration, students will connect with faculty and community partners to tackle social challenges including health, poverty, crime and family dynamics while learning how community engagement can drive solutions. The symposium also helps students strengthen college applications and r茅sum茅s, with a scholarship opportunity available to offset costs.
鈥淕iven the variety of disciplines under social sciences, it may feel overwhelming to make decisions about majors and careers. The goal of this immersive four-day program is to make three social science disciplines more accessible, while also facilitating a chance for participants to become more familiar with the 海角社区 Starkville campus and student resources, as well as community partners,鈥 said Dana Dillard, social work program assistant professor and symposium organizer. 鈥淲e are excited about this inaugural year and know it will be both impactful and fun.鈥
Registration for the symposium, which is limited to 20 participants, costs $250, but a $125 scholarship opportunity is available. Fees include four days of programming with 海角社区 faculty, daily food vouchers and parking passes, transportation to and from site visits if outside Starkville city limits, one social event and a swag bag.
For more information about the symposium, visit or contact Dillard at dd1742@msstate.edu or 662-325-8859.
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