Deadline is July 17, 1998. The National Science Foundation makes possible a number of opportunities for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. This allows students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out, and to contribute consequentially. The principal support by NSF of such activities is through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. Each Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates, who work in the research programs of the host institution.
Students are in general accepted from throughout the country.
In addition, seminars, lunch meetings, and social functions are organized to facilitate interaction between the undergraduates. The aim of the National Science Foundation is to promote and advance scientific and engineering progress in the United States. This requires continuing efforts to attract a diversified pool of talented students into research careers in these fields, and to help ensure that they receive the best education possible. Active research experience is one of the most effective techniques for attracting talented undergraduates to and retaining them in careers in mathematics, science and engineering. Too few such experiences are now available.