Explorations in STEM - PSEG Scholars
Application Deadline:
March 8, 2024 (applications can be submitted up to midnight!)
Dates:
May 28 - August 2, 2024
Description:
The Explorations in STEM program -- administered by URECA and the Career Center --
seeks to provide research/professional development in STEM areas to undergraduate
students. Students with demonstrated need (e.g. Pell-eligible students) and/or underrepresented
students, particularly freshman/sophomores considering STEM careers, are encouraged
to apply. This program particularly encourages the application of students majoring
in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering, chemical engineering and/or engineering
science.
The Explorations in STEM supports SB students doing full-time faculty-mentored research
in a STEM field for ten weeks. A major component of the program is the opportunity
for students to participate in weekly professional development workshops/events, which
include workshops on communicating science, poster design, applying to graduate school,
etc. At the end of the ten-week period, the participants prepare abstracts of their
work and will be required to present at the closing poster symposium at the end of
the summer.
Award:
Program participants receive a $5,000 stipend. For the Explorations in STEM program, additional support for on-campus housing may be available to a limited number of students,
based on need. To apply for supplemental housing support, please complete the following form, after submitting your summer application for the Explorations in STEM program.
Eligibility:
This program is open to all current Stony Brook undergraduates who are US citizens
and/or permanent residents and are committed to doing research full-time in a STEM
field for 10 weeks in the summer. Note: applicants must have at least one semester of spring/fall coursework remaining (seniors
graduating in May/August are not eligible to apply).
Applications should list the faculty mentor who has agreed to supervise the project; and should provide a brief description of
the proposed research project. Students who are just starting research in a STEM area are encouraged to apply!
History:
This program was established at SB in Summer 2013 as part of a SUNY-wide initiative
to increase student retention in STEM fields, and was sponsored by the SUNY Research
Foundation, and the Office of the President. In Summer 2014, the program was renewed,
and expanded, with increased support from the Office of the President and the Office
of the Provost. From 2015, the Explorations in STEM Program has been sponsored by PSEG (2015-2016, 2018-present)
and by AmFam (2022-presesnt).
Application/Form:
The application consists of the following:
All application materials should be submitted by the deadline.