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GSSM Extends Hands-on Summer Research Opportunity to Rising High School Seniors Across the State
January 6, 2008
The Summer Program for Research Interns (SPRI) at the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is a statewide outreach program designed to pair academically talented high school students with scientist mentors in research laboratories across the state for a six-week, hands-on internship. Fields of research include medicine, computer science, engineering, microbiology, nanotechnology and more.
SPRI is a graduation requirement for all GSSM students, but non-GSSM students from other public, private or home school settings are encouraged to apply. Non-GSSM students who participate are known as SPRI scholars.
Depending on location and scientific interest, interns conduct research at institutions such as the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, the Savannah River National Laboratory and more.
Following their six-week internship, SPRI Scholars must submit a formal abstract and present their work at the GSSM Annual Research Colloquium in February 2009.
Applicants must be South Carolina residents and rising seniors at least 16 years of age by June 2008. They must have at least a B+ average and have demonstrated interest in science, computer science or mathematics.
Applications must be received on or before January 25, 2008, and are available online by clicking here or by calling the GSSM Outreach Office at 843-383-3958.
For more information on the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, please contact Jacqulyne Pouncey at the GSSM Foundation.
