Student participants choose a research project from one of these areas and work closely with faculty and graduate students. Weekly lunch seminars and workshops cover topics such as applying to graduate school, oral and written communication skills, and ethics. Planned social activities (theater, canoeing, and MN Twins baseball) highlight the cultural and outdoor opportunities in the Twin Cities. Participants will receive a stipend, travel expenses within the US, meals and dormitory housing, and access to computer laboratories, libraries and recreational facilities.

The program is designed for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in engineering (any specialty), biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, math or related fields. Women, underrepresented minorities, and students from colleges and universities without significant research opportunities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and must be citizens or permanent residents of the US or its possessions.

    Program dates: May 31-August 8, 2009
    Application deadline: February 13, 2009