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About the 2008 Summer Research Institute
Missouri Western State University offers incoming freshman and qualified
high school students the opportunity to work as part of a research
team with one faculty member and one currently enrolled upper
division undergraduate student during an 8 week program
during the 2008 summer session as part of Western’s annual
Summer Research Institute (SRI). SRI is designed to bring students
and faculty together to engage in meaningful and significant
scholarly research. This is a unique opportunity for area high
school students who are interested in engaging in research
activities while they are still in high school.
During 2002, five research teams participated
in the inaugural Summer Research Institute, and in 2003 seven research
teams were involved. This summer, there will be twelve SRI research
teams in the areas of biology, chemistry, criminal justice,
engineering technology, journalism, mathematics, psychology and theatre.
Each team will consist of a faculty team leader, one Missouri Western
student and one to three entering freshman or eligible sophomore
(to be a junior in the Fall) or junior (to be a senior in the Fall) high
school students. The SRI will coincide with Western’s summer academic
schedule from June 2 through July 25, 2008. Each team will
present their results of their projects at a final symposium event on
July 25 including a reception that is open to the public.
Who is eligible to participate?
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Incoming freshman students who have
committed to enrolling at Missouri Western State University in Fall
2008.
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Current high school juniors or
sophomores.
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To be accepted, students must have a
minimum 3.0 GPA, be in the upper 25% of their high school
class. ACT composite score of 24 or higher is desirable
but not absolutely required.
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SRI participants will receive a
scholarship to pay for two credit hours of college research.
How to apply:
To apply to the Summer Research Institute the following materials must be submitted:
- SRI application form
- A Western admissions application form which includes a $15 fee
- Include a complete or current high school transcript and two
letters of recommendation (preferably from teachers).
Applications are due by Friday, May 2nd. Acceptance to the Missouri
Western Summer Research Institute will be determined on a
competitive basis. (If you have already filled out a MWSU
application form applicants will not need to complete another one or
pay the application fee.) Send completed application materials to
Dr. Keith Roberts, SRI Director, Office of Grants & Sponsored
Programs, Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St.
Joseph, MO 64507. If you need additional application materials or
information contact Dr. Roberts at (816) 271-5683 or by e-mail at
kroberts6@missouriwestern.edu. |
