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Summer Research in the Science Division

2009 science summer research students, faculty, staff and guests at the annual kick-off picnic

Our expert grillers Prof. Lindgren at the grill Students, faculty, and staff mingle and enjoy the good food
Pictured above: 2009 Summer Research Picnic. High resolution group photo [JPG, 2.3 MB]

The departments of the science division are busy all summer long. Many of the faculty supervise students conducting individual and group research projects. These students usually receive a stipend and academic credit for their work.

Throughout the summer, students learn how to use scientific literature and plan research. They learn specific techniques to collect data and how to analyze and communicate their results. They gain valuable knowledge in that field or discipline, which can help them clarify their career goals.

2009 Application
This is the common application form used by most of the science departments (PDF or DOC file): pdf or Word doc

Department Links
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychology.

MAP Web Site
Students, get the MAP-499 form here. Faculty, find planning information at the MAP home page.

Poster Opportunities
Students present their summer research projects at a poster session.
  • Family Weekend, Grinnell College
    Annual Science Student Research Poster Session

    Saturday during Family Weekend. Noyce Science Center.
    Registration information is available at the beginning of each Fall semester.
  • Midstates Consortium Undergraduate Research Symposia
    Every fall (usually first weekend of November) the Midstates Consortium organizes symposia in Chicago and St. Louis. Grinnell College Science Division is a regular participant. Dates and other information announced on the Pew Midstates Consortium website and sent to local students by email.
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