Research Experience for 11th and 12th Grade Students

The program is designed to accomplish the following goals: 

• Applications for 2008-09 will be available from March 3,2008 to May 5, 2008.
• To engage participants in rigorous, inquiry-based instruction and research experiences.
• To develop a greater understanding of the research process and to acquire the fundamental skills used in all research. 
• To increase students' ability to utilize technology. 
• To forge partnerships between student participants and practicing researchers.
• To engage students and researchers in designing, executing, analyzing, and presenting original research. 
• To encourage students to evaluate the ethical implications of recent scientific and technological advances. 
• To expose participants to current information on science/mathematics/technology-related fields, baccalaureate programs, careers, and additional research opportunities.