SEASIDE, Calif., August 10, 2017 – California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) will co-host the 4th annual summer research symposium at the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium will include student research presentations from CSUMB’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC), Monterey Bay Regional Ocean Sciences Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), the NPS Internship Program and the CSUMB-Hartnell STEM internship program.

The summer research symposium provides a forum for students, faculty, community partners and guests to engage in lively discussion regarding research, innovation and education happening in our community. Please visit the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center page for full event agenda, list of speakers and directions.

Media is encouraged to attend this free and open event. To arrange an interview or for more information please contact Holly Unruh, associate director for CSUMB’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center.

Hosting open community events is in keeping with CSUMB’s role as a community resource, providing forums for provocative discussions that can impact thought and action on issues important to our community.