American Chemical Society's
PROJECT SEED
Summer Research Fellowships
for High School Students
Georgia College & State University and the American Chemical Society's Committee on Project Seed are pleased to invite high school students to apply for fellowships to conduct scientific research. GCSU will celebrate 6 years of the Project SEED Program in summer 2009.
What is Project SEED?
Project Seed is the
national winner of the 2001 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science,
Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring and is a program of the
American Chemical
Society. Project SEED offers a unique
opportunity for high school students to spend the summer conducting scientific
research with a scientist in a laboratory setting. In addition, participants are
eligible for
travel awards and
scholarships to college. This program has reached more
than
7,500
economically disadvantaged students across the nation, many of whom were the
first in their family to attend college. Of those students who went on to
college, 75% majored in science.
INTERNSHIP AWARDEES
2008
Quintaya Womble Washington County High School
Alvin Huff Georgia Military College Preparatory School
Keiwana Williams Baldwin County High School
Nick Gober Washington County High School
2007
Quintaya Womble Washington County High School
Alvin Huff
Georgia Military College Preparatory School
Summer West Baldwin County High School
Tranice Thomas Twiggs County High School
2005
Holly Herrin Baldwin County High School
Bryan Asbell Twiggs County High School
2003
Javoris Hollingsworth Twiggs County High School
Willie Stephens Twiggs County High School
2002
Willie Stephens Twiggs County High School
How long is the program?
The six (6) week program begins June 1 and ends July 17, 2009.
Where will the program take place?
Research and other activities will be held at the
Department of Chemistry & Physics
at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA.
Who should apply?
The student applicant must be recognized as economically disadvantaged. In addition:
students must have completed one-year high school introductory chemistry courses
student must be entering junior or senior year in high school
student must have both talent and interest in pursuing a science major in college
student must arrange for transportation to and from the University campus
preference will be given to students whose maximum family income is below $34,340 or does not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for family size.
exception to the above guideline may be given to student's whose combined family income does not exceed $48,260 per year if:
You are African-American, Hispanic, or Native American
Historically, your family is underrepresented in science
Your parents/guardians did not attend college
You live in a single parent household
You are a member of a large family
For more program guidelines for participation, click here.
Why should I apply?
The summer research intern will have:
the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge scientific research
work one-on-one with a faculty mentor
work with other undergraduate students
meet and work with other scientists
participate in summer activities outside of the laboratory
present research to faculty, students and area scientists
Research Awards:
Students who satisfactorily complete the summer I program will receive a total award of $2,500.
Students who satisfactorily complete the summer II program will receive a total award of $3,000.
How do I apply for Project SEED?
Application requires
online registration; click here for registration form. The DEADLINE for online registration is MAY 8, 2009
a teacher recommendation form; click here for the teacher recommendation form
signed waivers of liability; click
here
to download Waivers of Liability forms. (Requires free Adobe Acrobat
)
Mail
teacher recommendation form and waivers of liability to:
PROJECT SEED 2009
The Science Education Center
Georgia College & State University, CBX 082
Milledgeville, GA 31061
FAX: (478) 445-1092
When will I be notified?
The fellowship awardees will be notified no later that May 22, 2009 via EMAIL.
A formal invitation letter will be sent to the home address provided.
Please respond to this invitation via EMAIL on/before May 25, 2009
Since an awardee's plans may change, it is imperative that you respond to this invitation.
If no response is received, this invitation will be awarded to other applicants.
For more information, call the Center at (478) 445-7531 o or e-mail science@gcsu.edu
Project SEED is co-sponsored by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Project Seed and the GCSU Science Education Center
through generous donations from the kaolin industry and the Middle Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society.
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The Science Education Center, Georgia College & State University, CBX 082, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-7302 (Phone)
(478-445-1092 (FAX)
science@gcsu.edu