The program will begin on May 28, 2008 and continue for ten weeks to August 1, 2008. All applicants must be willing to commit to the entire ten week program and be willing to participate in all of the planned activities. The following is a tentative schedule for the program:
May 28, 2008 |
Check into housing, registration and orientation, and reception |
1st week |
Participation in research skills training workshops, research project introduction, matching students with faculty mentors, and project training. |
2nd - 10th weeks |
Research with faculty mentors.
Presentation and writing skills workshops |
4th week |
First field trip |
7th week |
Second field trip |
10th week |
Completion of progress reports, Presentation at Research Symposium and Reception. |
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