Project SEED is a program administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) that offers a unique opportunity for local high school students to spend a summer conducting hands-on research with a scientist in a laboratory setting. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SIUC has openings in 5 research laboratories for students this summer The students will participate in scientific research projects for 8 weeks and will be awarded a $3,000 fellowship. Students who satisfactorily complete the first summer and who have not yet entered college may return for a second summer of research and receive a $3,500 award. At the end of the summer program, the participant students will present their research in a poster session and reception. ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENTS 1) Must have taken high school science courses and be recommended by their teacher. 2) Should be a commuting student. 3) Should have completed a one-year introductory high school chemistry course. 4) Should not be attending college before the summer or fall of 2010. 5) Project SEED is designed mainly for economically disadvantaged high school students, but exceptions to income eligibility may apply. APPLICATION Note: Application Deadline is extended to May 29, 2009 More detailed information and application forms are available at ACS Project SEED If you are interested in learning more about the application process and available projects, please contact: Gabriela Perez-Alvarado 618-453-8979 Mentors and Projects for Summer 2009
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