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STEM Research

About

The SUPER Research Experience is a non-residential research program for Douglass STEM students, regardless of sex, including students of diverse gender identities. SUPER provides an opportunity for students to engage in research early in their education. The program offers motivated STEM students guided research and multi-layered mentorship. SUPER has four components and runs from January to September.

STEM Student

What will I experience?

  • Introduction to Scientific Research Course
  • Funded Summer Research Experience 
  • SUPER Mentor Program
  • Research Symposium
ISR Student

Meet Mia, a SUPER Research Experience Student 

Mia worked in a robotics lab on programming a robotic arm! 

Mia at the poster presentation

FAQ

  • Students must complete 10 weeks of research. Summer research runs from the end of May through the beginning of August. Example: May 27 - August 1

  • No, there are no credits associated with the Summer Research Program. Participating students receive a $3000 stipend. 

  • Priority is given to students who have no college level research experience. 

  • Priority is given to students in STEM majors. 

    • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S. 
    • Students majoring in STEM with an interest in conducting STEM research 
    • No prior college level research experience 
    • Recent C’s or better in STEM courses
  • For more questions, please contact ProjectSUPER@echo.rutgers.edu.