Application Form: Part 2

Application Form: Part 2

Instructions: Applicants should complete Part 1 online; and provide Part 2 application responsesto the appropriate contact within their school(both paper/ file formats (PDF/Word) recommended).

Include NAMEHIGH SCHOOL on (top right) of document/file and do not use staples.

For Questions 1-5 (below),each response should be brief (maximum of90 words).

1. Why do you want to participate in the Simons Summer Research Program?
Be specific about your aspirations and goals for the upcoming summer. Tell us what previous Simons faculty mentors/research groups are of most interest to you.

2.What are your long-term academic and career aspirations/goals?

3.How do you spend your time outside of class?
Please briefly describe your 3 most significant interests/activities, including anyemployment or volunteer experience.

4.What problem or projecthave you tackled recently?
Give a specific example that best conveys your problem-solving skills or talents.You may describe problem-solving experiences outside research/science.

5. Briefly summarize any previous research experience (if applicable).
Please include research-oriented courses you may have taken. Tell us about any computer/mechanical skills you have that may be helpful in a laboratory setting. Be specific about the nature of your research experience(s) and your responsibilities.If you have already begun working with a Stony Brook faculty mentor and made arrangements to continue a research project for next summer, please describewhat have you accomplished to date/what you hope to accomplish in summer 2018.

For Questions 6-7 (below), each response should not exceed 250 words.

6. What scientific discovery or technological advancein the past year or twodidyou find especially interesting and/or significant? How did you find out about it and why do you think it is significant?

7.Within the broad discipline in which you propose to do research (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.),what question(s) or problem(s) regarding the physical and/or natural world are you most interested in, or would you most like to see answered?

INSTRUCTIONS for SCHOOL OFFICIAL:

The school official is responsible for sending the student’s application packageto:

Simons Summer Research Program

Stony Brook University

Melville Library N-3071

Stony Brook, New York 11794-3357

Application package should include: Application part 2 responses, 2 reference letters, official school transcript, and the school nomination form.

Postmark deadline:January 17, 2018

If mailing, schools nominating more than one student should submit all eligible applications in one package (if possible), together with the transcript(s) and completed nomination form, by the due date to the address above.

NOTE: Application documents may be submitted as word/pdf files directly to Simons Program by the School Official. The School Nominator/Official is encouraged to contact Karen Kernan and/or Brian Frank for details on obtaining secure link for uploading pdf/Word files.

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