Two science-related trips are planned. Hikes, birthday parties, pizza parties, and other social events complement the program. Students participate in weekly discussion groups with their peers and mentors, make several oral progress reports on their work, write a final report, and give a final oral presentation at a mini-symposium and banquet. Each student will receive a certificate, a group photo, and a photo yearbook. For the mini-symposium, students can invite a faculty member from their home institution whose travel and accommodations will be subsidized by the program.
Students are responsible for food and travel.
Group housing with cooking facilities is provided. Excellent computer and graphics facilities are available. We are located 110 miles from Washington, D.C. in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Applicants cannot have graduated before the summer, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Strong preference will be given to students in non-graduate degree granting colleges.