HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE
                             SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
                                   fo r Hi g h S c ho o l S tud e nt s
                                   I nte nsiv e Fiv e W e e k P r o g ra m
                           at California State University, Fullerton
                              J uly 2 & J uly 6 – A ug ust 7 , 2 0 1 5

PROGRAM GOAL AND DESCRIPTION
A major goal of this HHMI supported program is to engage high school students and science teachers in
research experiences that we expect will excite them and add to their depth of knowledge of basic
chemistry, biology and mathematics. The objectives are to promote interest among students in
biomedical research (including organic chemistry and mathematics) and to refresh their teachers in these
disciplines by directly participating in actual research projects, working with individual faculty at Cal State
Fullerton. Teachers and pairs of students will experience what it is like to break new ground and
investigate new areas in the sciences (and mathematics) that underlie and support biomedical research.
To learn more about individual faculty research interests, go to the HHMI website (hhmi.fullerton.edu).
Pairs of students (together with a high school science teacher) will be expected to work full time (at least
40 hours per week) in the laboratory for the 5 week period. Depending on the project, work time could
be flexible and vary from day to day. Time inbetween is devoted to reading about background, making
plans, analyzing data, preparing oral and written reports, and the like. [You are apprenticing with an
individual faculty member to carry out original research on questions the faculty member is trying to
answer.] In addition, participants will have a weekly one hour seminar with Dr. Barbara Gonzalez, to
discuss how what is learned in the laboratory can be applied to high school science learning.

FACULTY RESEARCH PROJECTS
A list of the research interests of the HHMI faculty at Cal State Fullerton can be found on the CSUF HHMI
website (hhmi.fullerton.edu).

ELIGIBILITY, APPLICATION, AND COMPENSATION
Students in Orange County high schools who have taken junior or senior level science and math are
eligible for the program and can apply by filling out the appropriate (high school student) application
form, available on the CSUF-HHMI website. W e are particularly looking for students who are
under-represented in STEM disciplines or those with educational and/or financial
disadvantages. Six students will be selected by a subcommittee of the HHMI Research Scholars
Program Steering Committee. High School students will receive a $1,000 stipend and course credit (free
course registration is included).
                             Deadline for applications is March 2, 2015
                                Selections will be made by early April.
      For questions, please contact Dr. Barbara Gonzalez (bgonzalez@fullerton.edu) or
                           Dr. Maria Linder (mlinder@fullerton.edu)

Supported by a Grant from the Howard Hughes M edical Institute to Cal State Fullerton

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE — CSUF
                        S U M M E R R E S E A R CH E X P E R I E N CE
                APPLICATION FORM for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
                             J uly 2 & J uly 6 – A ug ust 7 , 2 0 1 5

                              Application Deadline: March 2, 2015
         Submit applications to Mary Flores at Cal State Fullerton (mflores@fullerton.edu)

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:
                Last                  First                             Middle

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY):
Gender:  Female  Male
U.S. Citizenship:  Yes        No (Permanent Resident No.: ____________________)

Current Address:                                      Permanent Address:  Same as Current Address

Telephone Home:                                                Mobile:
Email address:
Ethnicity:
 American Indian/Alaskan/Native American  African-American/Black.               Asian-American
   European-American                             Filipino/Filipino-American     Latin/Other Spanish American
 Mexican/Mexican American                      Mid Eastern-American             Pacific Islander
 PuertoRican                                   Other:

Primary language spoken at home:

Parent’s Education (Highest level completed)

Father        Some H.S.         H.S. Diploma/GED              Some College             Bachelor’s
              Some graduate school             Masters        Doctorate

Mother        Some H.S.         H.S. Diploma/GED              Some College             Bachelor’s
              Some graduate school             Masters        Doctorate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
High School:                                                    District:
Year (Check One):            Freshman             Sophomore            Junior      Senior
Overall GPA:                       Science GPA:
Expected graduation date: (Check One):         June 2015         June 2016          June 2017
Select ALL science and mathematics courses completed:
 Biology  Chemistry  Physics           Integrated/Physical Science  Other
 Algebra  Geometry  Algebra II  Precalculus  AP Calculus  Other

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please indicate whether you are:
      An under-represented minority (NIH defines this category as African American, Pacific
       Islander, Hispanic American, or Native American.)
      Applying as a financially-disadvantaged student (Federal School Lunch Program).
      The first generation in your family who will attend a four-year college/university.
      Enrolled at a high school that does not send a high percentage of students to four-year
       colleges.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Obtain the Letter of Recommendation from the CSUF HHMI website, under “Apply.”
List the names of at least two individuals (preferably math or science teachers) who will submit
letters of recommendation on your behalf. Letters must be received by Mary Flores
(mflores@fullerton.edu) no later than March 2.
Name:                                                   E-mail (required):
Title/Affiliation:                                      Telephone:
Name:                                                   E-mail (required):
Title/Affiliation:                                      Telephone:

HHMI PROGRAM INFORMATION
How did you learn about the HHMI-CSUF Program? (Check all that apply)
 Teacher or advisor at your school (name)
 Past HHMI Scholar (name)
 Other (specify)

APPLICANT and PARENT SIGNATURES
Student Signature                                                             Date
Parent Signature                                                              Date
Parent Name                                       Parent Contact Info

ESSAY
Explain briefly why are you interested in participating in this HHMI Summer Research Experience
and in doing biomedical research.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

 Filled out application form (to which this is attached). All parts must be filled out.
 A copy of your most recent high school transcript
 Your signature (student applying)
 Parent signature and contact information
 Arrange to have two letters of recommendation (download forms from the CSUF HHMI
website, under “Apply.”)

Send application as a pdf file to Mary Flores: mflores@fullerton.edu
Or mail to:   HHMI Program
              c/o Mary Flores
              Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
              California State University
              Fullerton, CA 92834-6866

Or bring to: McCarthy Hall 580
             Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
             California State University, Fullerton