This research experience provides students with the following:
- An authentic research experience very early in their academic career
- This is a paid research experience
- Close mentoring with a faculty member and graduate mentor
- Preparation for additional research opportunities at WPI and beyond
- Information and advice about future graduate research and career opportunities
- Activities (social and professional) among a supportive cohort of undergraduate students
Program details:
- The program begins May 26, 2020, and ends the week of July 16, 2020
- Students paid for full-time work
- Authentic immersive research experience
- Gain technical skills
- Weekly professional development workshop
- Culminating experience- to showcase your work
Who should apply?
- Any student who is looking for their FIRST research experience.
- All first or second-year students interested in their FIRST research experience
- Students from conventionally underrepresented groups in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply
- Underrepresented minorities
- First-generation college students (neither parent has a 4-year degree)
- Transfer students
- Women