Pitt EXCEL Program's Summer Research Internship (SRI)

Program description

As part of the Summer Research Internship program, students are assigned to faculty mentors who lead research teams. Each student meets regularly with a faculty mentor to review daily journals, discuss progress, and collaboratively discover innovative solutions to any problems that may arise during their research experience. At the end of the program, students present their findings to engineering faculty members, staff and their peers.

The SRI program runs nine weeks, typically from late-May to late-July.

Program Web page: www.engr.pitt.edu/diversity/pecap/sri.html

For more information: 412-624-9625 or excel@engr.pitt.edu

Eligibility

Students must be University of Pittsburgh freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with no previous research experience.

Award

Students receive a $2,000 stipend for program participation. Housing is available but not required. Parking is not provided.

Expectations

Work 30 hours/week during the summer program.
Complete literature reviews, an activity log and daily journal, and submit these to the Pitt EXCEL Program office each week.
Attend an SRI workshop on alternate Wednesdays at noon throughout the duration of the program.
Write a five-page, journal-quality paper and submit it at the end of the program.
Meet with an EXCEL Academic Counselor every other week.
Participate in the Office of Experiential Learning Ethics Forum.
Present a 20-minute research talk at the end of the program.

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