1. BU- Germany Science and Engineering Exchange Program
06-16 June 2016

2. Team Composition Program Leads – Watson and Harpur 10-15 students
Mark Poliks, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Matthias Kirchner, Electrical Engineering
Rosmarie Morewedge, Language - German
10-15 students
Undergraduate
Researcher preferred

3. Exploring Germany

4. Trip Objectives
Expose students to technical and cultural aspects of Germany through industry and university interactions
Provide an introduction to German technology, economics, and history so that student participants receive a broad picture of Germany
Encourage the discussion and exchange of undergraduate research presentations
Encourage STEM students to take explore opportunities in Germany and with Germans

5. Draft Itinerary DATE LOCATION ACTIVITIES 05-06 June JFK TO BERLIN
 Arrive early in the morning Sunday June 7th
06-08 June
BERLIN
Fraunhofer, industry visits, cultural activities
09-11 June
LEIPZIG
University, cultural activities
12-15 June
DRESDEN
 VW, Fraunhofer, industry and Technical University visits, cultural activities
16 June
BERLIN TO JFK
Travel home to JFK and Binghamton 

6. Berlin

7. Leipzig

8. Dresden

9. Research Exchange
Sharing our research and inviting more opportunities for global research collaboration

10. Course Work
Pre-departure, During Trip and Post-return assignments may include:
Readings: German Science & Engineering, University and Industry, Impact on Economy
German Language Basics
Participation in visits: briefings and discussions
Journal & Blogging
Reaction Paper

11. Estimated Costs
Program Expenses In State Out of State Tuition $1,154 $2,472 Program Fee $ 843 $ 0 Academic Fee $ 58 $ 58 Air Travel $1,400 $1,400 Health Insurance $ 43 $ 43 Food $ 500 $ 500 Personal Expenses $ 200 $ 200 Total $4,189 $4,673

12. Application Procedure
Complete the standard SUNY application 
A 2.7 GPA is recommended to be considered for the program
Please attach a statement explaining your interest in the program and research experience. Include name of faculty advisor.  Limit - 1 Paragraph
Please give us permission to down load and attach your transcript from Banner by signing the attached permission form.  A judicial review is required prior to final decisions.
Provide Professor Recommendations
Complete the Agreement to Release Information.
Application Deadline is March 1, 2016
Application Link:

13. Questions?
For further questions outside of this session, please contact: