Fall or Spring. Students attend seminars, meet with resident scholars, and conduct their own research on selected topics using the Newberry Library's outstanding collection of more than a million volumes and four million manuscripts. September through December. One-month seminars on selected topics are also offered January through May, along with the opportunity for independent study under the direction of a Cornell faculty member. Participants spend most of their time in research with a mentor specializing in biology, engineering, mathematics, or the physical or social sciences.
Students also participate in an interdisciplinary seminar.
In addition, each student chooses one elective from among a variety of advanced courses. The academic program is enriched in informal ways by guest speakers, departmental colloquia, and the special interests and expertise of the ORNL staff. Late August through December. All courses provide intensive field experience supervised by master teachers, workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and individual mentoring. Students can choose placements in inner city, suburban, traditional, or innovative schools.