Tulane LS-LAMP Summer Research Program




Program Description

The Tulane LS-LAMP Summer Undergraduate Research Training Program, May 28- August 3, 2007, is a ten-week program of directed research and training in research methods. Students work in their area of interest with university researchers and present a project at the concluding LS-LAMP Symposium in August.

Program components and areas of research include:

 

 

 
  • Areas of research: Biochemistry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology.
 
  • faculty-mentored research, training in graduate research methods, including library research, use of computers, scientific methods and experimental design;
 
  • GRE preparation, and applying to graduate school;
 
  • presentation of research results;
 
  • field trips to research facilities;
 
  • social activities.
 

Students also participate in weekly group sessions which focus on graduate school admission requirements, career opportunities, and research presentation.

Each participant receives a $3,000 summer stipend (meals not included), on-campus housing, travel allowance for students traveling from a university outside of the New Orleans / Baton Rouge area. Tulane LS-LAMP Summer Research Training Program is supported by the National Science Foundation, Board of Regents Support Fund, and Tulane University.

Program Requirements

Tulane LS-LAMP Summer Research Training Program is open to minority undergraduate students who are enrolled at a Louisiana college or university and are interested in pursuing a career in science, engineering, or mathematics. Students must meet the following criteria:

  1. Belong to one of the following racial/ethnic groups: Black (not Hispanic), Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  2. Sophomores, Juniors, or first semester Seniors at time of application.
  3. G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
  4. Aptitude and motivation for advanced study in sciences.

The participants are required to complete the entire ten week program. The research objectives of the program are substantial and require full-time student commitment. At the end of ten weeks, each participant is required to submit a written report describing his/her research and give an oral presentation. Participants must attend all required group sessions, lectures, and social events.
APPLICATION:
Please review the attached list of research projects being offered in 2007. Applicants are encouraged to contact the faculty mentor listed to discuss qualifications and details of the research project. If you contact faculty by e-mail, be sure to include "LS-LAMP" in the subject field of the message. Click below to see a list of project descriptions:

2007 LAMP Summer Research Projects

Submit the:

  1. Student Application Form (online)
  2. a personal statement of why you would like to participate in the program (online),
  3. an official copy of your most recent undergraduate transcript, and
  4. a Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member at your institution.
Send all documents to: LS-LAMP Program, 605 Boggs Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Phone: (504) 314-7690 Fax: (504) 865-6768.

 

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2007



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