The Faculty Conference was held from June 9 – 11 2015 under the theme “Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM): the engine of growth”. The Conference presented an opportunity for researchers from a broad range of disciplines across the faculty to showcase their work and the associated relevance to Jamaica’s future development. The Faculty sought to connect the dots between Science, Technology and Research and Jamaica’s Public and Private Sectors. The proceedings were governed under the subthemes:
The conference featured oral and poster presentations of original work, plenary speakers from industrial and academic backgrounds and internationally recognised keynote and plenary speakers. The conference also provided networking and collaboration opportunities for FST researchers, and allowed graduate students to forge affiliations from which they could secure future research fellowships and job opportunities.
Undergraduate students also presented their outstanding projects as part of the proceedings. This year’s conference added to the Faculty’s history of successfully hosting such events whilst providing insight into the significance of STEM as the engine of growth for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
Published on 15 Nov, 2015
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