2. Presentation Outline Background Problem assessment Idea development Proposed program Future efforts

3. Problem Publicity of current research Student involvement Organized team research programs Assets Undergraduate research course Research at Pacific

4. Starting with an idea... research opportunities communication reputation

5. Atmospheric Sampling Projects Responsibility Research Program

6. Student Involvement Perform lab projects and document work Present to faculty and student group Create professional documentation Formal research papers Poster Attend scientific seminars and conferences

7. Obstacles Faculty interest Research facilities Familiarity with topic Support from students and faculty

8. Proposal Main components of the proposal Why engineers value research How current research opportunities falls short What possibilities does atmospheric science hold What current support does this program entail

9. Upcoming Work Interview faculty Work on proposal Get feedback Research atmospheric science Contact student organizations Explore other university programs University of Washington UC Berkley UC Davis

11. Aerosol Research Background of Aerosols Instruments Comparing Techniques Agreement Proposed Research