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 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.
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Since 2002, 57 research teams have participated in the Summer Research Institute. In the summer of 2008 there were ten SRI research teams in the areas of biology, chemistry, criminal justice, engineering technology, journalism, mathematics, psychology and theatre. Each team consisted 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 coincides with Western's summer academic schedule usually starting the 1st week in June.
Each SRI team presents the results of their projects at a final symposium
event following the last day of summer school, which includes a reception that is open to the public.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Incoming freshman students who have committed to enrolling at Missouri Western State University in the Fall.
- Current high school juniors or sophomores.
- 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.
- 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 MWSU admissions application form (includes a $15 fee only if accepted into the program)
(If you have already filled out a MWSU application form, applicants will not need to complete another one or pay the application fee.)
- Include a current high school transcript and two letters of recommendation (preferably from teachers or school counselors).
Additional information and applications for the 2009 Summer Research Institute will be available on this website by January 26, 2009.
If you would like additional information in the interim, please contact Keith Roberts at (816) 271-5683 or by e-mail at kroberts6@missouriwestern.edu.