The Summer Research Academy allows high school participants a chance to become members of a research team engaged in the labs for 4 or 8 weeks on campus. This experience will simultaneously teach students the practical skill sets needed to excel in research labs while also inciting a curiosity and passion in the exploration of scientific discovery. Exposure to a process that is the discovery of new knowledge will invoke a sense of inquiry thought and educational ownership in students. The independent critical thought developed through research will cultivate new learning and thinking skill sets in students. Through daily work in the lab and developmental workshops, students will be exposed to critical thinking, interaction with faculty, hands-on experimentation, modern laboratory techniques, data interpretation, student presentation and peer mentoring.

After having been matched with a research group, students will spend 20 hours per week in the same lab, under the educational instruction of a specific research group educator. Students are joining a community of ongoing research being done by students not too far from their own developmental level.  The Summer Research Academy will also offer opportunities for students to present their research experiences. At such events, students can design and create research posters and discuss their experiences, discoveries, hardships, and overall education in the laboratories with invited faculty, staff, families and friends.

Dates

Session 1:

Monday, 6/11/2012 - Friday, 7/6/2012

Session 2:

Monday, 7/16/2012- Friday, 8/10/2012

Fees

The registration fee for the Summer Research Academy is $150, independent of participation in one or two sessions.  The supply and instruction fee is $350 per student per session.  There will also be a one-time fee of $10 for a student identification card.  Students have the option of applying to participate in one or both of the 4-week sessions.  Payment of fees are not required until students have been accepted into the program.

Fee waivers are available on a limted basis.  Please submit a letter demonstrating financial need to be considered for a waiver.  Letters may be submitted to Melissa Taylor Goessling by email no later than April 1, 2012: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How to Apply

Application requirements include the on-line application, a teacher recommendation and liability release form.

All application materials are due by April 15th, 2012.

Applications can be filled out and submitted here.

One recommendation per applicant required.  Teacher recommendation form can be downloaded here.

Applicants must also submit a Liability Release Form.

For questions, please contact Melissa Taylor Goeslling: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .