<p>I have attended the Cornell Nanobio Internship and it is a great experience. The reason that you can't find many individuals who attended is the fact that only accept about 10 people per year. I attended last summer and they only accepted 10 out of about 650 applications. Because they don't look at grades the letter of intent is basicly the only thing that they look at. I'll see if I can find my letter on my computer and post it for those of you that have questions about what they want.</p>
<p>Definately apply, if you get in, it'll be a great experience. Theres a lot of independence and you really do experience college life, there is a lot of trust in the placed on those who attend to manage themselves. Also, the internship itself and the people that you work with are great. </p>
<p>If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.</p>
<p>Could you please comment on what they are looking for in an applicant, in your experience, to only take 10 out of 650? Admissions criteria or what they value etc? If you could post your intent letter text, that would be helpful, thanks. Is there a specific topic research emphasis each summer, or is it open ended , guided research, does everyone deal with the same topic at once? What is the supervision like, by professors?What is a typical day like at the internship? What are your academic state like,and do you think that figured into your acceptance? Grateful for any info, thanks. BTW, I am the parent of possible applicant...........</p>
<p>Sorry guys, but I don't have my letter of intent. I've had to reinstall my operating system since then and didn't keep the file. Just make sure you show that you have some sort of passion for science and you want to go to be around other people who have the same interests. I didn't brag about my accomplishments at all in the letter, just talked about how I like science and how it would be interesting to learn about nanotech. with other teens. </p>
<p>As far as the admissions criteria, they're for kids from all over the country, no two people were from the same state except for 2 Kids from NY. Beside that just be creative and genuine in your letter.</p>
<p>The research is primarily that same each summer. You work with microfluidics. For the first week you learn about building the devices, using programs like AutoCad to create schematics and everything else you need as far as backgrounds in microfluidics. After that they pair you up into groups and you work on your own questions i.e. my group used the devices to do experiments on the dietary habits of paramecium. Your not going to get anything you would enter into a science fair or anything, but the research is pretty interesting. </p>
<p>You are supervised by different people depending on what project your doing, but most of the people are college students who have gone through the program before and education specialists at the nanobiotech center.</p>
<p>A typical day is basically waking up around 7, grabbing a quick breakfast to show up at the internship around 8 or 9. The whole day is basically in the lab or in the library doing work until 5. That might sound tedious, but its not, they make it interesting. After that the rest of the day is yours to go out and do whatever you want. I had a lot of fun while at Cornell/in Ithaca, theres a lot to do after you get out of your internship for the day. On the weekends, you are basically on your own to do what you want, but there are several planned activities like trips to the lake and other attractions. It's really layed back and if you go you'll definitely have fun. You'll become really close with the people you intern with because it such as small number of people, i think thats a big part of what makes this program great. I hope that answers your questions, I'll be happy to answer any more.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information! I really wish I'd known all that before I sent in my application & letter... I could have told them that I'm an expert at AutoCad... haha</p>
<p>Everyone stays in the same dorm, both doubles and singles. We stayed in Mews Hall last summer, it was the nicest/newest dorm on North Campus. The adult supervision is at a minimum when your out, its really the college experience. You have to tell someone before you leave and you have all the adult's cell phone numbers in case something comes up. You also have an RA. The curfew was something like 12 during the week and 1 on the weekends. </p>
<p>This programs is for rising juniors and seniors, but they take they take more rising seniors. I was the only rising junior my year.</p>
<p>Nevermind...I entered the info and got the email saying I also need to send in a letter of intent and the essay.</p>
<p>What exactly is the letter of intent? What do I need to write? Also, the essay is kinda broad.....</p>
<p>"Please mail a brief letter to the address below stating your interest in the Nanobiotechnology Center High School Internship Program. Please include goals for your participation and an explanation of what you would like to learn through the experience."</p>