Harris-Stowe State University (314) 340-3366: Institute for Science & Mathematics , Undergraduate Research

Institute for Science & Mathematics

Undergraduate Research

2013 SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Application Deadline: May 23, 2013, by 5 p.m.
Compensation: $1,500 stipend
Mandatory Research Workshops: June 3-6, 2013, 10 a.m.-noon
Research Program: June 10, 2013-August 15, 2013
2013 Summer Undergraduate Research Application

The HSSU Summer Undergraduate Research Program is designed to give Harris-Stowe Biology, Math, and Math and Science Education majors an opportunity to conduct research in the areas of science and math along with a faculty research mentor. Applicants should be at junior or senior status. Sophomores will only be considered if space permits. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The research program will begin June 10, 2013 and will end August 15, 2013. Participants are required to attend a series of workshops on research methods, June 3-6, 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend. Completed applications are due Thursday, May 23, 2013 by 5 p.m. Applications should be submitted to Dr. Lateef Adelani, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, HGA Room 317. Call (314) 340-3349 for more information.

2013 FALL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Application Deadline: May 23, 2013
Compensation: $1,000 stipend
Research Program: September 9, 2013-May 15, 2014
2013 Fall Undergraduate Research Application

Harris-Stowe State University students may apply to participate in undergraduate research opportunities for the 2013 Fall Semester. Successful participants will receive a stipend.

Activity I: Directed Readings and Mini-Research with a Faculty Mentor
Participants in Activity I will engage in directed readings of scientific articles or mathematics articles and problem-solving in the chosen field. Participants will be asked to write a summary of the article they read and the faculty mentor will critique the summary and provide suggestions, where necessary, for improvement. The reading and problems will be provided by the faculty mentor and will vary in level of difficulty as the semester progresses and depending on the status of the participant (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior). The faculty mentor and participant will discuss solutions to assigned problems after the participant has written his or her solutions. The purpose of this activity is to provide training to the student to be able to engage in independent research during the summer months and to cultivate student’s interest in pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Biology.

Directed readings in mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics will provide the student with insight into how mathematicians and scientists approach problem-solving situations. Students planning to major in Biology, Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics or Secondary Science are strongly encouraged to participate in this activity.

Activity II: Undergraduate Research in Environmental Science at the World Aquarium in St. Louis

LEVEL

ACTIVITY

OUTCOME

Freshman

Learn the scientific method and apply it to an interest area and develop a research paper designed to correspond to preparing an individualized research protocol.

Write a survey paper and design a scientific research plan with each student and develop synthesis of understanding of the scientific method.

Sophomore

Based upon freshman year research, the students will follow a bench-level study to further analyze their scientific problem and develop the study findings for our end-of-the-year presentation in a seminar-style meeting to the community and publish in the annual project summary.

Contemplation to completion: bench-level research project.

Junior

Based upon the finding of the sophomore bench-level study, students continue to delve into their research interest area for a presentation to a national/international publication and or conference presentation.

Continue research to end with a published article and or a presentation at a national science conference.

Senior

Based upon junior year research study findings, apply information in a field site research protocol and develop further publication/presentation opportunities.

Field research/administration of findings and publication with career development opportunities.

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LEVEL	ACTIVITY	OUTCOME
Freshman	Learn the scientific method and apply it to an interest area and develop a research paper designed to correspond to preparing an individualized research protocol.	Write a survey paper and design a scientific research plan with each student and develop synthesis of understanding of the scientific method.
Sophomore	Based upon freshman year research, the students will follow a bench-level study to further analyze their scientific problem and develop the study findings for our end-of-the-year presentation in a seminar-style meeting to the community and publish in the annual project summary.	Contemplation to completion: bench-level research project.
Junior	Based upon the finding of the sophomore bench-level study, students continue to delve into their research interest area for a presentation to a national/international publication and or conference presentation.	Continue research to end with a published article and or a presentation at a national science conference.
Senior	Based upon junior year research study findings, apply information in a field site research protocol and develop further publication/presentation opportunities.	Field research/administration of findings and publication with career development opportunities.