UC Davis Grad Slam Finalist: Lauren Rountree
Meet Lauren Rountree,
Nursing Graduate Student and Grad Slam Finalist
Name
Lauren Rountree
Program and Degree
Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership, Master of Science, 2nd year
Research Interests
Nursing education
Previous Degree(s) and College(s)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maryland - School of Nursing
Grad Slam Presentation Title
Empathy Levels of New Graduate Nurses in a Nurse Residency Program
Describe your presentation style in three words.
Passionate, engaging, organized
What did you do to prepare for Grad Slam?
Practice, practice, practice!
What initially attracted you to your field of study?
I initially got into nursing because I love helping people and I've always seen nurses as superheroes. So naturally, I wanted to be one!
What do you like to do in your free time?
Run, hike, and cook.
If you could invite one person (from any point in history) to sit in the audience and view your presentation at the March 13 Final Round, who would it be and why?
Michelle Obama.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Teaching as faculty at a nursing school!
Cheer on Lauren and the other nine finalists at the UC Davis Grad Slam Final Round on March 13.
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About Grad Slam
UC Grad Slam is an annual contest in which master’s and Ph.D. students across UC campuses – in disciplines ranging from hard sciences to humanities – compete to sum up their research for a general audience. Students should present the significance and fundamental points of their work at UC Davis in a clear, direct, and interesting manner.
Presentations should be no longer than three minutes in length and prepared for a diverse audience comprised of students, faculty, and community members. Judges will strongly consider clarity and effectiveness of the presentation by a general university audience.
Learn more by visiting the Grad Slam webpage.
About Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies at UC Davis includes over 100 dynamic degree programs and a diverse and interactive student body from around the world. Known for our state-of-the-art research facilities, productive laboratories and progressive spirit – UC Davis offers collaborative and interdisciplinary curricula through graduate groups and designated emphasis options, bringing students and faculty of different academic disciplines together to address real-world challenges.
UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars become leaders in their fields: researchers, teachers, politicians, mentors and entrepreneurs. They go on to guide, define and impact change within our global community.
For information on Graduate Studies’ current strategic initiatives, visit the Graduate Studies strategic plan page.