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Faculty and students are encouraged to develop research proposals for admission to the
2011-2012 Science Honors Program.
Applications will be due in February of 2011 . Explore this site to learn about the opportunities available to participants.
In addition to providing an outstanding research opportunity, the Science Honors program provides significant funding for
both the student and the faculty mentor.
- -Students receive a stipend of $3,000 for nine weeks of full-time research during the summer,
- -Students recieve additional $750 funding for equipment or other research-related expenses,
- -Faculty mentors are paid $3500 for the summer and receive 3 contact hours release time during the
academic year.
After admission to the program, the students enroll in a Science Honors Junior Seminar and in Honors Research for spring quarter of their junior year. Research under the direction of the faculty mentor will commence in spring quarter, carry through a 9-week summer program, and continue during the senior year until the project is completed. The research experience concludes with a Capstone Science Honors Seminar, a written honors thesis, and an oral presentation to the CWU community at SOURCE.
Contact the program director, Dr. Audrey Huerta if you have questions regarding eligibility or the application process.
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