Spend your summer immersed in origins of life research
The CCE Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate scientists to spend 10 weeks in one of our labs doing cutting edge research in chemical evolution and origins of life chemistry.
Overview
The CCE Summer Undergraduate Research Program allows undergraduate scientists to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor working in the field of chemical evolution and origins of life chemistry. Students are trained in research methods, data analysis, and written/oral communication of their results.
Depending on the specific school and advisor you are interested in, your application will be folded into an existing program at that school. The program to which you are assigned will give you the chance to participate in seminars such as how to choose a graduate program, scientific ethics, and careers in science. You may be asked to present your research in a formal poster session, and approved posters may be published on our program website.
Applications were due on February 15. Check back in fall 2019 for information about the 2020 program. Decisions are currently being made on a rolling basis.
Details
- All undergraduate researchers will receive a minimum stipend of $5,000 for 10 weeks of participation.
- You will be provided with campus housing, should you need it. Some students may be given a housing allowance instead (certain advisors only).
- The exact dates of the program will depend on the school/advisor to which you are assigned, but the 10 week session will fall sometime between May 22 and August 1, 2018.
- In order to be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- While the program is anchored in Atlanta at Georiga Tech, students may also be placed at the University of South Florida, Furman University, or The Scripps Research Institute.
Student Responsibilities
- Be available for the entire duration of the 10 week program, devoting 40hrs/week to your research.
- Participate in all seminars, workshops, discussion groups, and activities as scheduled.
- Participate in all laboratory meetings, journal clubs, safety training and other such activities as requested by your mentor.
- Update program organizers of future academic developments for program assessment purposes.
Who Should Apply?
- Undergraduate students with an interest in chemical sciences research (must have completed one semester of organic chemistry).
- The CCE strongly encourages applications from women and individuals from groups underrepresented in the sciences.
- Previous research experience is not required.
Application Requirements
- The application consists of four parts: the application form, an (official or unofficial) school transcript, an essay, and a recommendation.
- The essay should be no more than two pages and outline why you want to work with the Center for Chemical Evolution. Explain what personally motivates you to do research, and tell us why you would be a good fit for our program. Be specific here!
- The recommendation should come from someone who knows you well. Ideally this person will be familiar with your research ambitions. They will automaticaaly be prompted to submit a reference when you complete your application.
Research areas:
click a name below to go to that person's faculty page for info about their research
Biomolecular Chemistry:
Organic Chemistry:
Geochemistry:
Analytical Chemistry:
Computational/Theoretical Chemistry:
David Sherill
Chemical Engineering:
