<p>Thanks again for the info!</p>
<p>This is a truly wonderful thread. I will be subscribing to this for my other children!</p>
<p>The University of Indiana at Bloomington Hutton Honors College includes an International Experiences Program, a Grant Program, and endowed scholarships. Students who receive the Wells Scholarship are provided with four years of full tuition, a living stipend, and may choose to spend one year studying abroad. The Cox Research Scholars Program provides students with 75% of the total cost of attendance and a stipend for participation in research work. The Science, Technology, and Research Scholars program is a four-year, faculty-mentored research experience. The Anthropological Center for Training and Research on Global Environmental Change provides opportunities to undergraduate students. The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions sponsors research prizes for undergraduates. Computer Science and Informatics majors have the chance to participate in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Computing. The Biology Department offers an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program. The Target Excellence in Business Leadership Program is facilitated by the Center for Education and Research in Retailing and provides undergraduates with a leadership plan for each student. The National Sports Journalism Center provides hands on opportunities for journalism students.</p>
<p>The University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania offers First Experiences in Research for freshman under the guidance of faculty mentorship. Undergraduates can apply for Summer Undergraduate Research Awards which provide support for 12 weeks of independent research. The Brackenridge Research Fellowships award a stipend to conduct research projects. The Human Engineering Research Laboratories supports research and design projects for undergraduates. The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation provides domestic and international research experiences for undergraduates. The European Union Center of Excellence offers undergraduate internships and fellowships. Students can gain hands-on experience at Ridgway Center for International Security Studies. Engineering and Business students can participate in a study abroad program designed to show how business and engineering work together in the global market place.</p>
<p>Students at Marrquette University in Wisconsin can cross-register with the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. The College of Engineering offers ABET accredited degrees in Biocomputing, Bioelectronics, and Biomechanics. Engineering and science students can participate in the Noyce Scholar Program that gives students intensive field experiences in education. The College of Communication’s Pre-Law Scholars Program allows students to earn their bachelor and law degrees in six years. The Leadership Education and Development program is a three-year program for business majors to develop professional skills. Students in the Applied Investment Management program manage three equity and fixed-income portfolios. The University’s Les Aspin Center in Washington DC provides students with a variety of academic and internship opportunities. The College of Health Sciences offers a competitive summer Biomedical Summer Research Program.</p>
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<p>Louisiana State University’s Securities Market Analysis Research and Trading Lab provides a simulated trading floor for students to use to advise the LSA Foundation. Undergraduates in the Entrepreneurship Fellows Program take an accelerated course sequence in entrepreneurship and innovation, have summer internships, network and develop mentor relationships, and visit companies and institutes. Students in the School of the Coast and Environment have a variety of research opportunities including undergraduate student assistantships. The Coastal Studies Institute allows undergraduates to participate as research team members. Engineering students can gain hands-on experience at the Center for Turbine Innovation and Research and by working on a full-scale well control research and training facility. The Encounter Engineering in Europe programs provides students with opportunity study state-of-the-art technology in Germany. Chancellor’s Future Leaders in Research Program allows students to work with professors in a research setting. The College of Science offers intensive, one-week pre-college orientation for science and math majors.</p>
<p>The State University of New York at Potsdam offers undergraduates various opportunities for undergraduate research including the Kilmer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship and the Presidential Scholars Program. The School of Arts and Sciences offers Three Year Bachelor’s Degree Options in over a dozen majors. Students can gain hands-on experience at the Weaver Anthropology Museum or the Art Museum. The Crane School of Music offers a Music Business Degree Program and students from all majors are eligible to tryout for performance ensembles. Education majors have the opportunity to do student teaching abroad in Australia and Tunisia.</p>
<p>Western Illinois University’s Broadcasting Department includes a sports production program. Broadcasting students who assist in department productions as announcers, producers, and camera operators can receive tuition waivers. Students can major in Forensic Chemistry, one of the few bachelor level programs offered nation-wide. The Chemistry Department offers a five-year integrated BS Forensic Chemistry/MS Chemistry degree program. The Meteorology Department’s facilities include a weather station, weather radar, and a meteorology/climatology computer laboratory. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences can apply for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Grants. Engineering students gain hands on experience through the College of Engineering’s partnership with the Midwest Intellectual Property Management Institute.</p>
<p>^^ Louisiana State University is also home to the top internal auditing program in world (recognized by the Institute of Internal Auditors). The program is open to students of all majors.</p>
<p>One of these posts mentioned North Central College in Illinois. This college is located in Naperville, IL, adjacent to the downtown area. Naperville’s downtown is legendary in the Chicago suburbs with tons of shops, restaurants, bars, a riverwalk, covered bridges, parks, and a BEACH (yes beach), and is only 45 minutes from the Loop. It would be an amazing place to go to college - especially if you are from out of town.</p>
<p>Austin College in Texas offers students the chance to participate in 10-week summer research projects in the humanities or social sciences through the Lemual Scarbrough Summer Research Program. Economics majors can receive funding for summer research and have the opportunity to participate in the Economics Scholars Program sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Global Outreach Fellows receive support to interact with impoverished areas or work on development programs. Students in the Teacher Program receive a Master of Arts in Teaching in five years. Pre-med students can complete Career Study Off-Campus Programs through UTMB Galveston, the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, and the UT Health Science Center in Tyler. There is as an early decision/acceptance program with the Texas Tech School of Medicine. Students have the opportunity for language immersion in the Jordan Family Language House. The Posey Leadership Institute offers various opportunities for students to develop leadership skills.</p>
<p>George Mason University in Virginia offers integrative studies degrees that incorporated hands-on learning experiences and small classes in the New Century College. Students in the School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution can gain hands on experience in Service Learning Intensive programs that include Liberia and Columbia. The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program provides financial support and stipends for the summer and the school year. Science and math students can work on laboratories through the Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program. George Mason will be opening the only Serious Games Institute in the United States that will provide undergraduate student research opportunities and internships. The Global Policy Fellows program provides students with significant internship experience during the semester.</p>
<p>At Kansas State University, undergraduates can be hired as research assistants in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Biochemistry, Psychology, Plant Pathology, and Agronomy departments. The Center for the Integration of Undergraduate, Graduate and Postdoctoral Research fosters research groups in the Mathematics Department. Undergraduates can complete research through the Trauma Research, Education, and Consultation at K-State Team. Students in the College of Business can apply to be matched with an Executive Mentor. Engineering students can apply for grants to participate in study abroad programs. Engineering and Environmental Sciences students can intern at the Pollution Prevention Institute and the Advanced Manufacturing Institute. Students can earn a Certificate in the Study of Arts and Sciences Through Primary Texts by taking courses that emphasize original works instead of textbooks.</p>
<p>Trinity University in Texas offers Languages Across the Curriculum where students can take classes in the humanities, social, and natural sciences taught in a foreign language. Mexico, The Americas, and Spain is an interdisciplinary program that collaborates with the Monterrey Institute of Technology to train future leaders. The program includes first-year seminars, service learning trips, and stipends for students working at local non-profit organizations. The EAST Project has one of he largest undergraduate Chinese language programs in the nation and exchange programs with universities in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. Students have the opportunity to participate in numerous funded undergraduate research programs including Murchison Research Fellowships, Noyce Internships in Science/Math Education, Mach Research Fellowships, and Integrated Research in Biomathematics. Engineering students have the chance to study abroad in Australia and New Zealand.</p>
<p>Students at Penn State Erie-The Behrend College can major in the Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies Major, one of the few offered in the United States. Students have opportunities for internships and capstone projects through businesses located at the Knowledge Park. Students can also get hands-on experience at the RFID Research Center and work with faculty on projects at the Center for Financial and Consumer Outreach. Engineering students have opportunities to work with faculty at the Medical Plastics Center of Excellence. The Center for Mathematical Biology sponsors summer research programs for students. The Janet Neff Sample Center for Manners and Civility provides grants to campus organizations for civility-related programs and research.</p>
<p>The Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland funds summer internships in government service as well hosting student exchanges with developing democratic countries. Students in the Sullivan Museum Scholars Program have opportunities for funded assistantships, internships, special field trips, and study-abroad programs. Students accepted into the Nitze Scholars Program conclude their second-year seminar with a study-abroad trip. Students specializing in archaeology have opportunities for field experience in Maryland, Gambia, and the Caribbean. The Patterson Park and Museum provide students with hands-on experience through internships, research, and field work. The Emerging Scholars Program is summer research program for students interested in math who haven’t taken any upper division math classes. The college’s signature study abroad program is at the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Oxford where are courses are pre-approved for credit.</p>
<p>The Lincoln Center at Knox College in Illinois employs students as research assistants and summer interns to work on the Center’s projects. Students interested in clinical psychology can participate in the Clinical Psychology Term which includes two integrated courses and a clinical internship. Knox is the first college with an official Peace Corps Preparatory Program. The KnoxCorps Fellows commit to two years to serving community organizations. Students from any major can participate in the Repertory Theatre Term which combines academic study of theatre with business operations. The Japan Term culminates in two-week trip to Japan. Students participating in the Green Oaks term reside at the Green Oaks Biological Field Station and have opportunities to work on research and creative projects. Science majors can participate in research at the Argonne National Laboratories and the Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Studio art majors spend a semester in Open Studio preparing for the Senior Show.</p>
<p>Students at Le Moyne College in New York work with faculty on applied research projects sponsored by the Committee for Urban and Regional Applied Research. The McDevitt Center for Creativity and Innovation supports student research projects and creative work as part of its latest initiative, Science and Religion in Modern America. The Center for the Study of Environmental Change sponsors soil formation research projects where students participate in field work in Iceland and Hawaii. Students have opportunities for internships and study abroad through the Center for Peace and Global Studies. The Madden Institute for Business Education gives students a chance to develop entrepreneurial and professional skills.</p>
<p>The University of Mississippi is home to one of four Chinese Language Flagship Programs in the nation where students pursue the major of their choice while becoming fluent in Chinese. The five-year program culminates in a Capstone year in China. The Croft Institute for International Studies provides ten freshman with four-year scholarships. The Trent Lott Leadership Institute sponsors Exchange Programs in South Africa, Germany, and South Korea. The Summer Research Institute Scholars participate in laboratory projects while developing research and presentation skills. Chemistry students have the opportunity to be involved in a full year of original research. The Field Station allows for hands-on field experiences. The Center for Intelligence and Security Studies offers a minor along with internship opportunities.</p>
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<p>The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has a 10,000 Sustainable Student Farm where students can gain hands on experience. Finance students have the opportunity to participate in the Finance Academy which provides enhanced academic and career opportunities. Engineering students can minor in international engineering and study abroad in France, Spain, and Japan. The Center for Nanoscale Chemical-Electrical-Mechanical Manufacturing Systems sponsors summer research programs for undergraduates. Students have the opportunity to work on research projects through The Center of Advanced Materials for the Purification of Water with Systems. Students can enroll in a Practicum Research Course at the Cline Center for Democracy.</p>
<p>Students at Xavier University in Ohio have the opportunity to become Cintas Ethics Fellows in the College of Business. The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation offers students the chance to receive Entrepreneurship Black Belt Certification. The Fifth Third Trading Center is a student-managed facility that also conducts research in finance. Students have the opportunity for internships, scholarships, and fellowships at the Center for the Study of the American Dream. The Brueggeman Center sponsors the Winter/Cohen Student Fellows Program that allows students to create their own projects. Students majoring in Occupational Therapy have the option for academic service learning in Guatemala. All students can participate in the Inside Out Prison Exchange Program which is a semester long course that meets inside a prison.</p>
<p>Washington State University’s Organic Farm offers students a variety of opportunities including research and building a wind turbine and solar panels. The Center for Behavioral Business Research offers student scholarships as well the chance to work on research projects. Students gain hands on experience in the Marriott Hospitality Teaching Center dining room and kitchen. Business students can participate in the Boeing Mentor Program. The College of Engineering sponsors Research Experience for Undergraduates programs in Mechanical and Material Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Atmospheric Research, and through the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Freshman can gain research experience through the Cougar Undergraduate Research Experience. Science majors can participate in the two-year Boeing Scholars Program. The Connor Museum allows students to gain hands on experience in anthropology, geology, biology, and agriculture. The Foley Institute for Public Policy & Public Service offers students internships and scholarships.</p>
<p>James Madison University in Virginia Center for Entrepreneurship allows students to transform a market opportunity into viable business. It also offers a six-week summer Social Innovation Program open to undergraduate students. Computer Science students work on projects through the High-Resolution Visualization and Animation Group. The Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence offers students volunteer and internship opportunities. The Biology and Mathematics departments have developed a long-term research experience for students in biology, biotechnology, mathematics and science. Students in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science can take a field course in Ireland. Students gain work experience employed by The Center for International Stabilization and Recovery.</p>
<p>Saint Bonaventure University in New York offers combined degree and early acceptance programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and physical therapy. The Yankelovich Fellowship is a two-year leadership program where students are responsible for the design and execution of a service project. The Biology Department offers Borer Scholars the opportunity for summer research in cellular and molecular biology. Computer Science students can work on the Corona Project for software testing. The Mt. Irenaeus sanctuary provides a retreat for students. Communication students gain hands on experience in the Koop Broadcasting Lab which includes a sports production truck.</p>
<p>North Carolina State University students in the College of Design gain hands-on experience by working on projects in the Downtown Design Studio. They can also study abroad at the Prague Institute. Engineering students have the opportunity to develop their ideas through the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program. The Advanced Transportation Energy Center offers research experiences for undergraduate students. Students in the The College of Natural Resources can take advantage of intensive field work the Hill Demonstration Forest. The college also sponsors annual research awards for undergraduates. The Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement provides research, education, and education opportunities for students. Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences can gain practical experiences through the Agricultural Institute. The University offers a variety of academic excellence programs including the University Scholars, Caldwell Fellows, and Park Scholarship programs. Incoming freshman interested in STEM can gain class credit and research experience through the Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment program.</p>
<p>Students at Washington College in Maryland can apply to the Comegys Bight Summer Fellowship Program that supports summer internships at the nation’s leading historical and cultural institutions. There are a variety of funded research opportunities including the Roy Ans Fellowship (Jewish-American Studies), Frederick Douglass Fellowships, John S. Toll Science and Mathematics Fellows Program, and the Summer Undergraduate Research program. Students can gain experience by participating in models, conferences, and projects, sponsored by the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs. The Center for Environment and Society offers internships as well as the Chesapeake Semester each fall, a four-course program that combines intensive study, field work, and out-door adventure. Students can work on multimedia projects, handset letterpress books, and arts administration at The Rose O’Neill Literary House.</p>
<p>The University of Portland in Oregon offers an Entrepreneur Scholars Programs that matches students with an entrepreneurial mentor and provides opportunities for global travel to meet business leaders. The Pamplin Professional Preparation Program for business students is integrated into the curriculum and begins with the freshman year. Students majoring in STEM fields can become Noyce Scholars and receive funding to help pay for a Master of Arts in Teaching. Students from all majors are eligible for the Entrepreneur Scholars Program that combines classroom activity with apprenticeships for innovation and business development. Engineering students can complete a semester abroad in Spain. The Institute for Student Leadership offers retreats, workshops, internships, and service projects to develop student leaders.</p>
<p>The Ohio State University has an extensive undergraduate research program including Summer Research Fellows, Holbrook Research Abroad Fellows, Mayers Summer Research Scholarships in Natural & Mathematical Sciences, American Heart Association Summer Research Fellowship, and the Economic Undergraduate Research Award, just name a few. Students in the College of Business can participate in Industry Clusters which allows students to do projects with related companies. Business majors can specialize in one of twelve areas including Aviation Management. Engineering students can join a various project teams for hands-on experience including the Baja Race, Aerial Robotics, the Bullet Team, EcoCar Challenge Team, Steel Bridge Team, South African Water Reuse Initiative, and the Underwater Robotics Team. The Byrd Polar Research Center offers students the chance to work on projects with scientists. Students can get hands-on lab experience working as a research assistant for the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.</p>
<p>The College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma has meteorology exchange programs with institutions in Germany, Australia, and England. The Climatological Survey hires students to work on research projects and provides support for student research projects. Students can gain hands-on experience interning for the Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth. Business students can take advantage of the JCPenny Leadership Program which includes workshops and seminars with leaders and executives. The Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds offers undergraduate research experience opportunities. Students can participate in expeditions by the Center for Classical Archaeology and Civilizations through the Study Travel and Excavate the Past program. The Carl Albert Center for Congressional Research & Studies offers several scholar and fellowship programs for undergraduates.</p>
<p>Students at Saint Louis University in Missouri can participate in the Diamond in the Rough program that provides training and support to freshmen and sophomores. The Space Systems Research Laboratory provides undergraduates with research, volunteer, internship, and project design opportunities. Engineering and science majors have the opportunity to participate in the Grand Challenges Scholars Program which is a combined curricular and extra-curricular program with five components to prepare students to solve the grand challenges facing society. Students accepted into the Medical Scholars Program can apply to the School of Medicine during their sophomore year. Students from all majors including engineering can study abroad at the University’s Madrid campus.</p>
<p>The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) offers a ten-week Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science Program. The Georgia Tech Research Institute hires students assistants as well as providing internship and co-op activities in six research labs including Environment & Materials Lab and the Aerospace & Advanced Transportation Lab. Computer Science and Electrical Computer Engineering majors gain hands on experience through the Vertically-Integrated Projects where they design, build, and deploy real systems. Students gain hands on experience through the Leadership for Social Good Eastern Europe Study Abroad Program. All students are eligible to complete the International Plan which is a four-year program combining existing study, works, and research abroad opportunities.</p>
<p>Students at the University of Washington have the opportunity to participate in the Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities sponsored by the Simpson Center for the Humanities. The University of Washington hosts The Amgen Scholars Program which provides research opportunities for undergraduates in the biomedical sciences. The Friday Harbor Labs marine science field research station offers summer internships to undergraduates. Students can apply to the Tel Dor Field School in Israel for hands on archaeology experience. All students are eligible to apply for Mary Gates Scholarships for leadership development or research projects. Microbiology students can gain laboratory experiences through a Microm project. The Molecular Engineering & Science Institute offers a Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering Option for undergraduates. The Burke Museum provides students with opportunities for leadership development through the Burke Museum Student Advisory Board and other volunteer positions.</p>
<p>Students at Beloit College in Wisconsin have a variety of opportunities to gain hands-on experience at the Center for Entrepreneurship in Liberal Education (CELEB). The CELEB commercial art gallery is run entirely by students. Students can learn music and video editing through CELEB facilities. The Coleman New Ventures Lab serves as an incubator for student businesses. Students also run the “What is Social Excellence” foundation. The Economics and Management department sponsors the student-run market-research organization Belmark Associates. The Kemper Scholars provides students with stipends to work in nonprofit organizations in Chicago. Students can complete original research through the Sanger Summer Research Fellowship. The Duffy Program provides hands-on experience with community partners and opportunities to conduct research. All students are eligible to apply for Venture Grants to fund summer projects following their sophomore years.</p>
<p>Students in Hampshire College in Massachusetts can take classes at member school of the Five College Consortium. The college is organized by interdisciplinary schools rather than traditional departments. All students create their own course of study through a contract developed with an advisory committee of faculty. The Farm Center offers internship and work-study opportunities as well as research projects. The Culture, Brain, and Development Program provides funding for student projects and internships. Students have the chance for hands-on experience through internships at the Population and Development Program. The Center for Design’s laboratory for design and fabrication is open to all Hampshire students. The Community Partnerships for Social Change program supports student internships with national non-profit organizations.</p>
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<p>The California Maritime Academy is a public school located on a small, waterfront campus in Vallejo, Calif., 30 miles northeast of San Francisco. Students at Cal Maritime can earn degrees in international business and logistics, facilities engineering technology, global studies and maritime affairs, marine engineering technology, marine transportation, or mechanical engineering. Cal Maritime students, more than 80 percent of whom are male, are required to spend at least one summer on the universitys training ship, Golden Bear. On the ship, students cruise through the Pacific Ocean and practice the technological and leadership skills they learned in the classroom.</p>
<p>Cal Maritime has the highest job placement ratio of the 23 California State University systems and is the only degree-granting maritime university in the West. Outside the classroom and off the ship, students can get involved in any of the more than 20 clubs or participate in campus events including dances, concerts, and comedy nights. Student athletes play for the Keelhaulers basketball, crew, golf, rugby, soccer, and water polo teams, which compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) California Pacific Conference.</p>
<p>Great thread!</p>
<p>I will add to the reference about Alfred University NY established in 1836 as a co-ed university: </p>
<p>2300 undergrads, School of Liberal Arts, School of Business (now called Professional Studies I believe) School of Engineering, School of Art & Design, a Co-Op Program, Honors Program, Division III Athletics, No Greek Life, housing for all 4 years, (cheap rent if your student wants to live off campus) small classes so you know your professors, merit aid, need based aid, shuttles to Rochester airport at peak vacation times, buses to NYC at peak vacation times, nice friendly people at the University and in the village of Alfred, NY. Alfred State College SUNY is located across the street from Alfred University.</p>
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<p>Sadilly,</p>
<p>I’ll comment on 2 of the schools you recently wrote about. Trinity in San Antonio: when my D, was there she did LAC, Monterrey (it is now suspended due to violence in Monterrey), MAS, in Spain, which included an internship in a law firm. UIUC just received a $100,000,000 donation from a 1919 graduate, all of the money to go to the Engineeing school.</p>
<p>Both are really wonderful schools.</p>
<p>Students at the University of Missouri-Columbia can apply for summer internships as part of the Alcohol Research Summer School sponsored by the Midwest Alcoholism Research Center. The Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program supports summer undergraduate research with a stipend. Mathematics in Life Sciences scholars participate in weekly seminars and pair with faculty to complete a mentored independent research project. Business students have the chance to visit different corporations, receive mentoring, and meet business leaders through the Cornell Leadership Program. Students can get experience working on research projects through the Transportation Infrastructure Center. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources offers study abroad opportunities in Costa Rica, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Students gain hands-on experience at the Bradford Research & Extension Center. The Museum of Art and Archaeology offers students development opportunities through the Museum Advisory Council of Students.</p>
<p>The Center for Collaborations with Arts at Whittier College in California offers students opportunities for research and internships. The Mellon Fellowship enables juniors to pursue creative thinking and learning with connections with the arts. Science students can apply to the Fletcher Jones Fellowship that provides support for internships or assistantships in health related areas. The Center for Science, Health, and Policy supports undergraduate research and internships. The Whittier Scholars Program allows students to design their own education with faculty advisors. The Faculty Masters Program provides faculty-in-residences at residence houses. Students can apply to the Nixon Fellowship Program for support of projects to develop leadership skills and increase international understanding.</p>
<p>The University of South Carolina offers an International Business & Chinese Enterprise Program where students spend their sophomore and senior years at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The Middle East & North Africa program offers a similar exchange with the University of Cairo. The Deans Undergraduate Research Program provides business students with the opportunity to conduct research abroad. The Office of Undergraduate Research offers a four-week seminar to help students develop relationships with faculty and creating a research plan. Communications students can gain hands-on experience at the student run public relations agency, The Carolina Agency. All students are eligible to apply for Student Fellowships with the Walker Institute for language study or overseas study and research. The International Institute for Food Service Research & Education provides students with research and field studies opportunities.</p>
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<p>The University of Arizona offers students the chance to work on research projects with faculty in the Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing. Students interested in Biology Research can apply to the Undergraduate Biology Research Program and spend the summer employed in labs. The Summer Research Institute provides undergraduates with summer research opportunities as well as GRE preparation. Undergraduates interested in Pharmacy can apply for research fellowships in pharmacology and toxicology. Math majors can apply for the Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program and work with faculty on research projects. All students are able to use the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center to grow crops and sell produce. The Equine Center allows students to work with a herd of Quarter Horses. The School of International Languages, Literatures, & Cultures partners with other organizations for internships in Transcultural Education. Undergraduates can intern in the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology.</p>
<p>Rhodes College in Tennessee has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to provide a summer plus fellowship where students work on independent research projects for up to two summers. The Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies fellowship program provides housing and stipends for summer research in Memphis. Students interested in Archaeology can apply to the Rhodes Archaeological Field School. At the Crossroads to Freedom students gain experience in the digital archiving of materials relating to the Civil Rights Era. The Center for Outreach in the Development of the Arts provides scholarships to fellows who work in service of the arts. Students at the Mike Curb Institute for Music gain experience by participating in research, outreach, and recording activities. The Environmental Field Study in Namibia allows students to study the major environmental issues of Namibia. Students with a commitment to community service and financial need can apply to the Bonner Scholars Program.</p>
<p>The Nebraska Transportation Center at the University of Nebraska offers undergraduate student positions. The Morrill Scholars program allows students to participate and develop their own projects in service and civic activities. The Center for Entrepreneurship offers a mentoring program and assistance in accessing venture capital. Communication students gain hands on experience in the student ad agency or covering state government for the Nebraska News Service. Students in engineering or biotechnology programs can apply for fellowships at the Center for Biotechnology. The Center for Materials and Nanoscience sponsors research experience for undergraduates. Undergraduates can intern or work on research projects in the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities. All students can apply for research funds through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program.</p>