Summer 2020 IINSPIRE LSAMP Virtual Undergraduate Research Program

Program Dates and Meeting Times

The program will be held from June 1 – July 31, 2020 and students will meet virtually on Mondays to receive virtual research training, support, and networking opportunities.  Students are expected to work half time each week with their virtual mentors to conduct research and develop research skills remotely.

Student Program Expectations: 

  1. Attend the Program Orientation on Monday, June 1, 2020 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (with a one hour lunch break built into the schedule).
  2. Work on a research project under the supervision of a virtual faculty mentor (and/or that faculty mentor’s graduate student). While general expectation is that you will contribute through individual or group research, every participant will have different skills and backgrounds. The most important aspect of the experience will be that you are present and open to learning new skills.
  3. Complete online Introduction to Research Course delivered virtually through Canvas;
  4. Attend weekly Monday webinars that present and discuss research content and topics;
  5. Work with another program student paired with a research faculty mentor and/or graduate student research mentor;
  6. Attend  the “Community Building” webinar to connect with other students and staff in the program; 
  7. Virtual Tours or videos of research labs (pending availability);
  8. Introduction to the Undergraduate Research Certificate as students complete research competencies over the summer (and continuing into the next academic year);
  9. Virtual meetings with transfer advisors and graduate school contacts to discuss transfer and/or graduate school planning; 
  10. Prepare and present a research presentation; and 
  11. Active participation in the program between June 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020 During  this period, you will be expected to work 20 hours per week

Stipend

 Students will be provided a stipend of $2,500 paid in two installments and based upon your active participation in the program

If you have any questions about the nature of the program, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you this summer as we continue to support undergraduate research for underrepresented students.

Summer Orientation and Assignments for Week One