As the semester inches close to the end, the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI) extends a big THANK YOU to all who attended and/or supported the Colloquium Series and also the Life After Drake Series this Fall semester. It is because of you that DUSCI continues to grow as an institute that enhances collaboration among the students and faculty in the sciences.

On behalf of DUSCI, allow me to bring your attention to and also to invite you to our upcoming events in spring and summer 2016. The complete information of these events is available on our website.

• 13th Annual DUCURS Conference will be on Thursday, April 14
• 2016 Summer Research Program application information is now available.
• Colloquium Series: We will host three speakers on Feb. 12, Feb. 26, and March 4. Titles and abstracts will be available on the website very soon.

Lastly, DUSCI wishes you a successful end of the semester and a very enjoyable holiday season.

—Submitted by John Gitua, Director of DUSCI