HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RESEARCHER POSITION in motor control
The
High School Student Research Volunteer Program is a Barrow Neurological
Institute-wide program that allows highly motivated high school students to
participate in scientific research.
Eligibility:
- Students must have completed their freshman year in high
school.
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Be available to work a minimum of 2-3 hours per day at least two weekdays per
week during the school year.
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Maintain good grades at school while participating in the program.
See complete Policies
and Procedures for The High School Student Research Volunteer Program
In addition to candidates who are nominated by
their school during the fall nomination season, the laboratory of Dr. Beloozerova will
consider self-initiated applications at any time of the year.
Additional
requirements for this laboratory
include:
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Strong background in math.
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Some background in physics.
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Students should enjoy the feel which comes when one attempts to do something
what he/she does not quite know how to do.
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Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per day at least two days per week
(including some weekends) during the school year.
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Be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week during summer vacations.
Additional
benefits available in this laboratory:
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A student demonstrating valuable productivity while participating in the above
Volunteer Program can be promoted to a paid Student Research Assistant position
not affiliated with the program.
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During summer following graduation from high school students will be able to
continue their volunteering or employment in this laboratory.
Application
procedure:
Interested
students should read at least 2
(two) papers by Beloozerova IN and then send by e-mail to Dr. Beloozerova:
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a description of why the research, which is going on in this lab, is of
interest to the student,
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a description of a previous research experience (ANY topic),
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a list of math and science courses with grades (Bs are fine),
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a list of all other courses and extracurricular activities,
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a reference letter from a teacher.
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