RSLS Symposium Benefits
Why Should You Present at the RSLS?
In addition to joining the entire college for an exciting day of presentations and an evening of celebrations, by participating in the Research and Service Leadership Symposium, you will gain many valuable skills and benefits.
The Perks
Here is a short list of the perks of developing and presenting a project at the RSLS:
- Share & Implement Your Ideas
- Win Awards
- Gain Confidence in Public Speaking
- Earn Course Credit
- Transcript & Graduation Recognition
- Build Your Resume, Portfolio & Transfer Applications
- Work with Mentors & Peers
- Create & Get Involved in Campus Community
- Network on Campus & Beyond
- Build Interdisciplinary Projects
- Celebrate Your Achievements
Awards & RecognitionLooking to elevate your learning? Aspire to achieve through the RSLS.
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Develop Critical Skills
Of all the benefits, at the top is the ability to develop and practice the skills desired by universities and future employers, as well as those needed for lifelong success.
Refer to the list below for "desirable skills" you gained from your participation in the RSLS:
- Gain confidence in public speaking by presenting at a university-level conference.
- Learn to propose, plan, develop, and implement a long-term project.
- Refine your research skills through in-depth investigation and project-based learning.
- Strengthen your written communication skills through workshops on proposal writing and presentation material development.
- Work with mentors to access expertise and gain knowledge in your discipline or major.
- Collaborate with peers in a team setting: benefit from diverse viewpoints, expand your knowledge on a topic with peer input, and learn to skillfully navigate the challenges of group projects
- Hone your ability to network on campus and in the community
- Communicate effectively with a large audience to share and implement your goals.
- Build interdisciplinary projects that show your understanding of complex issues and problem-solving for the real world.
Need Resume, Application, Transfer, or Interview Guidance?
Once you've completed the RSLS and begin applying for transfer, internships, jobs, or scholarships, reach out to the RSLS team for support: rsls@fhda.edu. You can also visit our tutors in the LRC Tutoring Centers.
Why Should You Participate in the RSLS?
Get answers from current and former student participants!
Student Testimonial: Ambra
Learn why you should take your research to the next level and dive deeper!
Student Testimonial: Jeffrey
Get excited about your own creative projects and working with mentors!
Student Testimonial: Alekos
Hear how you can turn personal interests and classroom assignments into RSLS projects!
Student Testimonial: Lia
See how presenting at the RSLS can bring greater opportunities!
Student Testimonial: Jharna
Learn how the RSLS experience can help you make connections, gain valuable feedback, and take your ideas further.
Student Testimonial: Anna & Meli
Discover what students gained from participating in RSLS and why the experience is worth exploring for yourself.
Want to learn more?
Join our workshops, or reach out to the RSLS Team: RSLS@fhda.edu.
Contact UsResearch & Service Leadership SymposiumRSLS@fhda.eduAllison Herman RSLS Coordinator hermanallison@fhda.edu Sam Fleischer RSLS Coordinator fleischersam@fhda.edu |
