The benefits of this learning community are extended to other students, teachers, and schools through a variety of outreach programs. The quality of work was excellent. This student was a bright and aggressive individual. Students of this type are a rare breed and should be encouraged to use their talents to the fullest. Dr. Timothy Hanks, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Furman University and 1998 mentor SPRI Time Line November Application packets are sent to schools to distribute to qualified students.
Students work with their application coordinators to complete the application materials.
January Students are selected based on academics, demonstrated interest in the sciences, teacher recommendation, and telephone interviews. The Research Colloquium is held annually during this month at GSSM in Hartsville for those who did research the previous summer. March, April, May Selected students are contacted by telephone and given one or more research options. Efforts are made to place students with mentors in their areas of interest and within commuting distance of home. Students arrange interviews with mentors.