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SRF Happenings

January is Winter Term! Students taking specialty classes or traveling.

February 1, 2013: Application Deadline for high school students (Class of 2013) for the Science Research Fellows Program

Thurs, Feb 7: Women in Science lunches resume; This month hosted by the Dept. of Chemistry; details coming soon

Friday, Feb 8th: If you applied to the SRF program, this is the day we mail letters (yes, post office) to those selected for a formal program interview.

Science Research Fellows

Highlights

Elizabeth Weingartner '13

“I love knowing that, with a career in research, I will be able to critically think and problem solve every day and then immediately see my ideas go into action.”

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Allana Johnson '13

“As a freshman, I would have never imagined accomplishing so much through scientific research” Johnson reveals. “Having these enriching experiences has helped me gain a better understanding of what I want to do after I graduate.” Johnson plans to attend graduate school with hopes of combining computer science with education studies.

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High Speed Classical Phenomena

Professor Jacob Hale and his first year SRF team of Hannah Lukemeyer, Tao Qian, Sterling Brooks, Michael Tobin, and Nicholas Moore are developing an educational database about scientific phenomenon. Using a high-speed camera, the group takes everyday motions and turns them into a scientific discovery.

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Steven Hesterberg

Senior biology major Stephen Hesterberg plans on continuing his education after DePauw University with graduate study in marine ecology.“DePauw University, and especially the SRF program, has shaped me into the person I am today; I feel more worldly and a better scientist for being a part of this experience.”

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SRF in the News

Congrats to Diane Fernandez for being accepted to NYC Teaching Fellows!

Congrats to Catie Baker '12, this time for winning a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, the premier fellowship for graduate school in the sciences!

Congrats to Elizabeth Medlock '11, whose paper from her EPA internship was just published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Brad Wethington '13 wins the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the premier undergraduate science scholarship in the US!

Update - Catie M. Baker '12 is a 3-time All American Swimmer

Ethan Hindsley '14 and Alicia Whitney '13; Summer Biology Research with Lizard Immunology

What did Polly, Kuk, Vince and Matt do this summer? Purslane - learn about it, love it, you may want to eat it!

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About the Program

The Science Research Fellows (SRF) program is an honors program for outstanding students interested in studying science and getting significant hands-on research experience as an undergraduate. Our program prepares students to be top candidates for post-graduate study and a wide variety of careers in science.

During a student's time in SRF, he or she will complete four program components:

First Year Research Experience 

  • Work in a small group (6 or less) with a science professor to develop technical and communication skills for science research.

Student/faculty Collaborative Summer Research

  • Participate in an up to 10 week paid summer  research project during your first summer in the program under the direction of DePauw faculty mentor.

Research Internship

  • With the support of the SRF program, apply for a second summer internship at major research universities, government laboratories, top R&D companies, or continue your research at DePauw.

Senior Capstone Seminar

  • Discuss topics such as graduate school, careers in science, science education, science and society to integrate research experiences and major with plans for the future. Assume leadership roles for your future in science.

For additional information about the components of our program, see our Overview page.

For prospective students, see our Application page