https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/ en https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2023-09/sweet-insights <span>Sweet Insights</span> <span><span>gsehgal2</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/20/2023 - 12:06</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/kwage" hreflang="und">Kathleen Wage</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq301/files/2023-09/DoughnutsAndDiscussion_3.jpeg" width="2632" height="1820" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <p>Together with the College of Engineering and Computing, the Honors College hosted Doughnuts and Discussions on Friday, September 15 to explore how we excel in STEM disciplines.  CEC Peer Mentors highlighted the value of peer support, emphasizing their role in guiding fellow students through academic challenges and directing them to appropriate resources. The conversation explored the intricacies of effective teaching and the pursuit of academic excellence. Participants exchanged experiences, challenges, and strategies.</p> <p>Engineering and Computing faculty shared their perspectives on the continuous learning process, calling attention to the moments when student interactions led to deeper understanding and the significance of asking the right questions. The event served as a platform for sharing resources and experiences, equipping attendees with tools and insights to thrive in STEM fields.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1421" hreflang="en">Peer mentors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1346" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Computing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/81" hreflang="en">Honors College</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1281" hreflang="en">Academic Advising</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2456" hreflang="en">Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2761" hreflang="en">TTIP</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2766" hreflang="en">Tech Talent Investment Program (TTIP)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2756" hreflang="en">Tech Talent Investment Program</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:06:10 +0000 gsehgal2 2826 at https://honors.sitemasonry.gmu.edu