The HWS Summer Science Program has been around for over two decades, but in recent years it has gained momentum. The program provides summer support for students to work individually with a faculty member from the sciences on a research project over an 8-week period. Students generally receive a stipend and housing. It is a unique and wonderful opportunity for students to concentrate on a single focused research topic with close mentorship from faculty members. Frequently this is a setting where very close relationships are forged between students and faculty.
There have been more than 270 student summer researchers since 1999 and in 2007. Sixty-three students participated in summer research in 2007. This included students conducting research at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, an intern in the Audubon Seabird Restoration Project and students working with faculty mentors on campus in biology, chemistry, economics, education, environmental studies, geoscience and physics.
A complete list of summer research opportunities and an updated application form are available online.
Applicants should speak to the faculty sponsor for the project before submitting an application to the Provost Office, Coxe Hall.