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Overview
Our six-week summer program is part of an interdisciplinary and experiential approach to strengthen recruitment, retention, and training in natural sciences in post-Katrina New Orleans. Support from the Louisiana Board of Regents Post-Katrina Support Fund Initiative and Loyola University New Orleans will be used to do the following:
- Form three research teams each consisting of a faculty member, high school teacher, two undergraduates, and four high school students. These collaborative teams are analogous to research groups found at larger research universities and, like these, our expectation is that a diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences will enhance the discovery process. All team members will receive a weekly stipend.
- Invite local, regional, and national scientists to visit campus during the summer research session to present research seminars and discuss opportunities and challenges associated with careers in research.
- Have faculty and high school teachers work closely with students to develop presentations for a capstone mini-symposium at the end of the summer research program, which will also help build scientific communication skills.
- Offering a summer Math for Scientists course so high school students can strengthen their quantitative skills through analysis, interpretation, and visualization of data collected during our summer research program. Eligible high students will receive college credit for this course.
How to apply
Click on the appropriate link below to read a FAQ and to apply for the program. Contact Dr. Frank Jordan for more information about the program.
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