Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (OSEEL)

 

The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (OSEEL) is dedicated to providing opportunities for undergraduates to engage in hands-on learning. Through OSEEL's undergraduate research, service projects, themed learning communities, and other high impact practices, NIU students will develop critical thinking, use creativity, and employ multiple communication strategies while applying their skills to real-world problems. As an outgrowth of the Curricular Innovations strategic plan, OSEEL works collaboratively across university divisions and colleges to create sustainable, relevant, student-centered, research-based programming which utilizes experiential learning, both in and out of the classroom to promote and sustain student academic success.

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  • SEF Final Refection: German Study Abroad Trip 

    Woodward, Hunter R, 2000-- (2019-08-09)
    This reflection shows the impact that the SEF had on my academic career. The content focuses on my overall learning experience and how I am going to be able to use the knowledge gained in the real world. The reflection ...

  • Student Engagement Fund - Equine Research Project 

    Kerfoot, Heather L., 1974-- (2019-08)
    The purpose of the Equine Research Project was to discern if equine therapy decreases anxiety levels of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using wearable biosensor technology and direct observation. The Equine ...

  • A Time to Remember 

    Zhu, Hui W., 2000-- (2019-08-09)

  • Student Engagement Fund 2019 

    LaGioia, Giana G., 1998-- (2019-08-09)
    This essay is a reflection of my experience apart of the student engagement fund. I worked alongside Dr. Walter during the summer to complete her research. I plan to continue working on this project through Fall 2019. This ...

  • Final Report - Impacts of invasive mice on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge 

    Rosenberger, Kaylee J. (Northern Illinois University, 2019-08-09)
    This essay describes my experience in participating in a faculty-mentored research project this summer (2019). I briefly give an overview of the project itself, then elaborate on how the experience affected my academics ...

  • Impacts of invasive mice on invertebrate orders on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge 

    Rosenberger, Kaylee J.; Holthuijzen, Wieteke; Jones, Holly (Northern Illinois University, 2019-04-17)
    In this project, the effects of invasive house mice (Mus musculus) on island invertebrates will be studied by analyzing samples of invertebrates collected from islands of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Mice ...

  • Impacts of invasive mice on invertebrate orders on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge 

    Rosenberger, Kaylee J.; Holthuijzen, Wieteke (Northern Illinois University, 2018-11-18)
    In this project, the effects of invasive house mice (Mus musculus) on island invertebrates will be studied by analyzing samples of invertebrates collected from islands of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Mice ...

  • My Summer SEF Research at Nachusa Grasslands 

    Bautista, Angelica, 1986-- (2019)
    Over the summer I participated in various research projects with fellow NIU students. The research sites are located at Nachusa Grasslands in Franklin Grove, IL. I talk about my experience with small mammal trapping, ...

  • Geology Research Trip to Australia 

    Schweitzer, Madison M. 1998-- (2019-08-08)

  • Five Weeks for an Entire Life 

    Ahne, Brandon (2019-08-08)
    The following is a personal reflection over my month spent studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer of 2019. This reflection was made to be submitted towards the Student Engagement Fund.

  • Student Engagement Fund Final Narrative 

    Barajas, Marisol, 1995-- (2019-08-08)
    An essay for those who need to learn about a first hand experience about study abroad in China.

  • SEF Summer 2019 Final Narrative 

    Naughton, Sarah R., 1995-- (2019)

  • Narrative for SEF Study Abroad 2019 China 

    Johnson, Timothy (2019-08-08)
    A basic narrative about Timothy Johnson's experience in China of the summer of 2019

  • Science Communication Video Production 

    Yuan, Shupei (2019)
    This project attempted to educate an audience on both climate change and vaccinations, using a variety of tones, emotions, and styles.

  • Using Wearable Biosensor Technology 

    Brooks, Lauren E., 1999-- (2019)
    Student Engagement Fund final narrative describing the results and experience of completing a research project focused on using wearable biosensor technologies to see if equine therapy helps to reduce anxiety and stress ...

  • Student Engagement Fund 2019 Summer: Study Abroad 

    Cater, Nathanial R., 1997-- (Northern Illinois University, 2019-08-08)
    The Office Student Engagement Fund's required Final Reflection for the awarded funds by Nathanial Cater. The content of this writing summarizes the activities endeavored upon throughout the duration of the study abroad May ...

  • Student Engagement Fund Research Reflection 

    Kowalczyk, Monica, 1997-- (2019-08)
    This reflection describes my experience through the Student Engagement Fund, where I worked alongside two of my graduate school professors on a CNA training program that focused on palliative care.

  • 2019 SEF Final Narrative 

    Doom, Kevin A., 1997-- (Northern Illinois University, 2019-05-03)

  • SEF Final Report 

    Perez, Rosa (2019)
    The project I worked on during my time in the SEF program was The Degradation of Plastic Using Microbes. In my five hours of lab each week, I was able to learn proper aseptic technique. That included using gloves and ...

  • Final Reflection 

    Galvez, Ainsley (Northern Illinois University, 2019-03-03)

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