Student responsibilities:

• dedicate approximately 40 hours/week for 10 weeks to their research projects
• participate in all weekly seminars, workshops, discussion groups and activities as scheduled
• post a research prospectus on the third week of the program
• routinely consult the updated online program schedule
• present a poster during the SURE poster symposium
• complete a program evaluation
• participate in laboratory meetings, journal clubs, safety training, and other such academic activities as requested by the mentor
• update program organizers of future academic developments, for program assessment purposes

Mentor Responsibilities:

• communicate their expectations to the student
• help define the student's project goals
• meet with the student at least every other week to provide feedback and guidance on the progress of the student's project
• offer guidance and constructive criticism while the student prepares his/her poster or other required presentations (e.g., lab meeting)
• attend the poster session
• apply for NSF or NIH supplements if at all possible