Students present their findings in a poster session at an open-university forum the following year. In addition, project results have occasionally been presented at state, regional and national professional meetings, and a few projects have resulted in publications in professional journals. Another component of the Science Research Fellows program is the opportunity to participate in a semester research internship during the junior year or fall semester of the senior year. Internships are tailored to the interest of the individual student. They take place off campus at a major research university, a government laboratory or a private research corporation.
Some students elect to do their internship at a research location outside of the United States.
The program culminates with a capstone seminar during the spring semester of the senior year. The focus of the seminar is on issues that affect the science arena. Topics range from ethics to education to government science policy. Interesting and lively discussions result. The chance to work in small groups to develop technical and communication skills Summer research opportunity to work with a science faculty member to more fully develop investigative ability Internship opportunities Excellent preparation for graduate and professional schools.