1. Sponsored by FemProf

2.  NSF: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_searc h.cfm  Pathways to Science: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Summer research.asp

3.  Goals and Objectives of the REU site  Research Projects  Internship Activities  Benefits (stipend, travel, room & board)  Internship Requirements  Application Materials  Required Qualifications  Institution/Location  Health Insurance (remember SiCKO)  Start date/ End date

4.  Tells you if it’s good for you  Should be taken into consideration for the statement of purpose

5.  Select the best that fits your interest  Get acquainted with the research topic  Mention something relevant about it in the statement of purpose  Work is usually in groups Main research mentor – professor Other mentors – graduate students Colleagues – undergraduate students  May be extended into academic year

6.  Workshops  Training  Conferences  Field Trips  Social events  BBQs

7.  Stipends - $4,000 - $6,000  Travel – usually includes travel allowance  Housing – usually college dormitories paid by the REU site  Meals – included in many cases

8.  Attend meetings  Attend workshops  Oral presentations  Write reports  Work X hours/week

9.  Application form (submit ASAP)  Transcript (copy is good)  Statement of Purpose (research interest)  Letters of recommendation (from professors in your major field of study)  Resume (short and concise)

10.  US citizens or permanent residents  Usually juniors (UPRM: 3-4 years BS students)  Programming skills  Math skills  Technical skills

11.  Mix of top 50 and below top 50  Good Facilities  Good Infrastructure  Big cities/Rural places  Far/close

12.  You need to be covered  Check if your Health Insurance cover you.

13.  Why are you interested in that summer internship?  What do you know about the topic of your interest?  What are your qualifications?  Why should they select you?  What do you expect to gain from the experience?

14.  What motivated you to select your field of study? Tell an interesting story Talk about what’s unique about your background  What excites you about your field of study?  What motivates you to work on research?

15.  Why are you interested in a particular project?  What will you gain from an internship experience?  What impact could this experience have in other fellow female students?  Serve as role models  Serve as advocate  How will this experience prepare you for graduate studies?

16.  Transcript  Statement of Purpose  Letters of recommendation  Resume