Program Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Summer Scholars' Program (SSP) is to provide a 10-week research-intensive experience for rising sophomores and juniors with a faculty mentor and professional development opportunities. The Summer Scholars' Program aims to support student retention efforts.      SSP Proposal     2023 Students & Faculty

Description
The Summer Scholars Program will be a 10-week program with an eight-week residence requirement and two weeks for remote work. During the program, students will be required to meet weekly for an hour-long professional development seminar, enroll in one course of a least 3 credit hours, and conduct 25 hours of research per week. Students are required to present their findings at the spring undergraduate research conference hosted by the Experiential Learning Office.