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Ms. Portia Nelson
CPSER Program Assist. Director
College of Arts and Sciences, LSA Room 329
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 672-2516 
Email: pnelson1@uncfsu.edu

Summer Internship - 2011 Admission Application

Five-Week High School Rising Senior Summer Research Internship

The Five-Week High School Rising Senior Summer Research Internship is done for the summer of 2011. The activities included:

  1. conducting 5-week long research in applied mathematics, computing, biomedical/biological sciences, education and physical sciences,
  2. intensive SAT/ACT preparation,
  3. inquiry-based instruction in advanced algebra and geometry,
  4. instruction in reading and writing using a service learning approach, and
  5. STEM career workshops and field trips to research laboratories.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a rising high school senior with an interest in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physical sciences.

Program Benefits: Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $500 for participating in the CPSER Summer Research Internship. In addition, meals (provided daily) and the cost of all field trips or other campus activities will be covered for each participant.

Application Process: All required material (application, letters of recommendation, essay, and transcripts) should be submitted with the application. Two letters of recommendation  from persons qualified to evaluate your academic qualifications are required (ex., current or former teacher, etc.). You should solicit recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your academic ability and can address your potential for success in academic and research settings. Recommendations should be returned to you (in a sealed envelope with their signature over the flap) and submitted with all required material.

Transcripts: Applicants must submit a current official transcript for all high schools attended.

Essay: Applicants must submit a one-page essay explaining your career goals and how participation in the Summer Research Internship will benefit you in meeting those goals.

Deadline: Monday, April 25th, 2011

Application Forms:

    Five-Week Rising FSU Sophomore Summer Intramural Research Internship (FSSIR)

    The Five-Week Rising FSU Sophomore Summer Intramural Research Internship (FSSIR) is done for the summer 2010.  The activities will included: 1) conducting research in applied mathematics, computing, biomedical/biological sciences, education and physical sciences for five weeks; 2) serving as a peer research mentor; and 3) participating in STEM career and academic professional development workshops and a field trip to a research laboratory.  NOTE: On-campus housing will not be provided.


    Eligibility: Applicants must be a rising sophomore with an interest in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and/or a physical science. Other requirements for eligibility are:

    • Rising FSU Sophomore
    • Earned a minimum of 24 credits
    • Intended or declared major must be in a STEM discipline
    • Completed a 100 – level mathematics or science course (Preferred but not required)
    • Cumulative GPA ≥ 2.0 (Applicant must be in good academic standing)

    Program Benefits: Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $1000 for participating in the FSSIR summer research internship.  In addition, lunch (provided daily) and the cost of all field trips or other campus activities will be covered for each participant.

    Application Process: The application for admission can be obtained from the CPSER office, 329 Lyons Science Annex or online at http://www.uncfsu.edu/cpser/summerinternship.htm.  All required material (application, letters of recommendation, essay, and transcripts) should be submitted with the application. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic qualifications are required (ex., former teacher, etc.). NOTE: One letter must be from a mathematics or science FSU faculty member.  You should solicit recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your academic ability and can address your potential for success in academic and research settings.  Recommendations should be returned to you (in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the flap) and submitted with all required material.

    Transcripts: Applicants must submit a current official FSU transcript.

    Essay: Applicants must submit a one-page essay explaining career goals and how participation in the FSSIR summer research internship will benefit them in meeting those goals.

    Deadline: Monday, April 25th, 2011

    Application:    2011 FSSIR Applications [Word]   2011 FSSIR Application [PDF]

    CPSER is funded by Title III at Fayetteville State University.

    For additional information contact: 

    Portia Nelson, CPSER Assistant Director
    College of Arts and Sciences, LSA Room 329
    1200 Murchison Road
    Fayetteville State University
    Fayetteville, NC 28301
    Phone: (910) 672-2516
    Email: pnelson1@uncfsu.edu