The exact scheduling is dependent upon the demands of the research projects. A seminar is held three to four times per week. During the first weeks, faculty give presentations on their research interests and activities. During the last weeks, program participants report on the research in which they are engaged. Other sessions include workshops on research integrity and ethics, panel discussions with current graduate students, workshops on the preparation of oral and written research reports, and information on applying to graduate school.
Time is set aside for seminars initiated by the program participants.
Arrangements are made to visit research facilities around the Twin Cities. Participants have the opportunity to participate in seminars offered by other summer research programs. Group activities such as picnics and excursions to cultural and sports events are arranged for the participants in this and other programs. They reside in one dormitory together with participants in other undergraduate summer research programs. This arrangement facilitates exchange, discussion and sharing of research experiences.