Student Opportunities
WiscAMP Academic Acceleration Program at UW-Madison (WiscAMP-AAP) — June 7th – July 30th, 2010
WiscAMP is recruiting highly motivated undergraduate students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines who are interested in deepening their understanding of science and math. WiscAMP Academic Acceleration Program (WiscAMP-AAP) is a science and engineering preparation program for first or seond year undergraduates who are:
“My experience in this program has opened my eyes to a whole different world of success. I‘ve gained confidence in completing my coursework as well as a strong network of support. I learned to prioritize and structure my academics, my extracurricular activities, and my social life to become a successful college student. Most importantly, I learned a lot about myself, my learning styles, and my capabilities as a student.”
– 2009 WiscAMP AAP Scholar
- Underrepresented in STEM disciplines, and
- Enrolled at a WiscAMP Institution, and
- US Citizen or permanent resident
- First generation and/or low-income college students are also encouraged to apply!
Application Materials:
- Student Application Form (Word doc)
- Faculty Recommendation Form (Word doc)
- Student Essay Form (Word doc)
Also, please verify student eligibility as a STEM student within the NSF list of STEM degree majors (PDF).
Application Due Date: February 26, 2010
Benefits include:
- Summer stipend
- Enhance skills in math, science, and writing
- Professional Development and Career Planning Workshops
- Full-time 8 week residential program
- Housing and Meal Allowance
- Paid travel to and from UW-Madison
For more information contact Dalelia Davis at dqdavis@cae.wisc.edu.
.Research and Learning for STEM Careers
Useful Resources:
- Undergraduate Portal: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org (for those seeking REU and other Summer Programs)
- Graduate Portal: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp (for AGEP, GK-12, IGERT National Recruitment Program, MS PHD’S and NSF Grad Research Fellowships)
Join the WiscAMP Student Opportunities Listserv:
- Join the WiscAMP student opportunities listserv to receive periodic announcements of funding, research, and learning
opportunities for students. To join, send an email to:
join-wiscamp_opps@lists.wisc.edu
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- For further questions or assistance with the listserve, please contact Denise at 608.262.7794 or email thomasd@engr.wisc.edu
