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First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS)

Students in the AIMS and Rosalind Franklin Learning Community participate in a uniquely designed FIGS course focused on Exploring Careers in the Sciences. FIGS is a one-credit course graded Pass/No-Credit, is limited to 25 students and runs for 10 weeks only in the fall semester of the first-year. Each FIGS course includes 12 elements that help introduce students to both Rutgers and the special topic of the FIGS. The elements consist of creating a supportive learning environment, information literacy, tools for academic success, academic planning and requirements, out of class excursions, E-portfolio, diversity/multiculturalism, peer perspective, personal wellness, faculty connections, career development and a final culminating project focused on science careers.

FIGS combine academic and co-curricular enhancement rooted in an emphasis on the exploration of a discipline. FIGS are designed to meet the following goals.

To encourage active learning and reflections on experiences during the first semester.
To provide opportunities for students to learn from each other and to collaborate on problem solving issues related to the first-year experience.
To help students learn about the resources of Rutgers University and how to best utilize them.
To help students learn about research in a field and the benefits of attending a research university.
To help students learn about options within the academic discipline of their choosing.
To provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a specific educational topic valuable to their career, intellectual growth and development as educated citizens of the world.
To build community among those with shared interests.
To help students feel more connected to Rutgers University and each other.

Click here Meet the FIGS Peer Instructors!



Main Menu Home About Programs Faculty & Staff Contact Us Quick Links Mentoring Opportunities Rutgers Undergraduate Academic Affairs Learning Communities NSF NSF STEP		First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS) Students in the AIMS and Rosalind Franklin Learning Community participate in a uniquely designed FIGS course focused on Exploring Careers in the Sciences. FIGS is a one-credit course graded Pass/No-Credit, is limited to 25 students and runs for 10 weeks only in the fall semester of the first-year. Each FIGS course includes 12 elements that help introduce students to both Rutgers and the special topic of the FIGS. The elements consist of creating a supportive learning environment, information literacy, tools for academic success, academic planning and requirements, out of class excursions, E-portfolio, diversity/multiculturalism, peer perspective, personal wellness, faculty connections, career development and a final culminating project focused on science careers. FIGS combine academic and co-curricular enhancement rooted in an emphasis on the exploration of a discipline. FIGS are designed to meet the following goals. To encourage active learning and reflections on experiences during the first semester. To provide opportunities for students to learn from each other and to collaborate on problem solving issues related to the first-year experience. To help students learn about the resources of Rutgers University and how to best utilize them. To help students learn about research in a field and the benefits of attending a research university. To help students learn about options within the academic discipline of their choosing. To provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a specific educational topic valuable to their career, intellectual growth and development as educated citizens of the world. To build community among those with shared interests. To help students feel more connected to Rutgers University and each other. Click here Meet the FIGS Peer Instructors!

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