Saturday Research Academy Program (SRAP) Fall 2017

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Miércoles, 23 agosto 2017

Program Summary

The main goal of Saturday Research Academy Program (SRAP) of the Student Research Development Center (SRDC) is to encourage pre-college research, develop student’s written and oral communication skills, and provide a forum in Puerto Rico for students to foster interest in undergraduate and graduate education, particularly in the STEM-C fields. Historically, students who started their scientific research experience in early stages are more likely to aspire to the highest levels of personal education (Ph.D., M.D.)

During the academic semester of August to December 2017, starting on August 26, 2017, the selected participants will have a minimum of 60 contact hours to develop a research under the mentoring of experienced undergraduate and graduate researchers from the Ana G. Méndez University System (AGMUS) and partner institutions. During this period (16 Saturdays) the participants will learn about the scientific method, critical thinking, and learn first-hand research techniques from experienced research mentors. How to prepare a research abstract and a Poster, or an oral presentation and the program will include ethics in research.

For a period of 16 Saturdays the student participant will:

  • Learn / develop research skills
  • Develop / polish their writing and oral communication skills
  • Learn to prepare competitive presentations
  • Work as a team member

The students can have the opportunity to apply for the SRDC-SUAGM Pre-College Summer Research Internship Programs (when available). The SRDC staff will help with the application process.

As a pilot program, we started this session working with an Internet & Face to Face hybrid program. This option will be available only for the following research Areas:

  • Engineering & Computer Science at Universidad del Este-Cabo Rojo

To participate in this pilot program, all registered participants must have experience in a previous SRA Programs and their application will be reviewed by the SRAP Acceptance Committee. Students accepted to participate under this pilot program will have all responsibilities as regular SRAP participants. The same required contact hours, assignments, projects preparation, etc. will be mandatory.
Meetings will be distributed as follows: 3 days online meetings and one face to face by month at the selected site (UNE Cabo Rojo).

Requirements

- G.P.A. ≥ 3.0 or higher
- School Levels: 9, 10, 11 and 12
- Submit the official electronic application (including a 2 x 2 photo upload)
- Parent/Guardian participation authorization (new students only)
- Electonic copy of the most recent school grades report

Fee’s and costs

Pre-Registration Fee : $100 (Deadline: July 15, 2017)
Regular Registration Fee: $150 (Deadline: August 23, 2017)

The enrollment fee includes the research mentorship, official certification of participation as a student researcher, access to the institution facilities and talks by scientists from US and worldwide scientific professionals and impression of their presentation materials (Poster). The regular registration and payment deadline is August 23, 2017 (3:00 pm). A late registration fee can be applied to all registrations and payments completed after the deadline. Non-paid registrations will be canceled. Please, make you payment on time to avoid additional penalty charges.

The enrollment program fee is not reimbursable and must be paid by the deadline, by contacting Ms. Thelma Graniela (787.751.0178, x. 6005). The payment can be completed by phone with a valid credit card (VISA/ MASTER CARD). Debit cards with VISA/MC LOGO are also accepted, Money Orders, Personal Checks or in cash.

Research Areas: Neuroscience, Neurocircuits, Biology, Bio-Mathematics, Genomics, Genetics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering and Materials Science, Robotics, Game Design and Development, Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, etc. (Research areas vary by institution)

Admissions Link: https://form.jotformpro.com/70585739874979

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