SETGO Summer Research (SSR)
As a SETGO Summer Researcher at BGSU you will gain hands-on research experience in a cutting edge field, a $3,500 stipend, and a competitive advantage - all while having fun! For 10 weeks during the summer, students immersed in the SSR experience work side-by-side with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty who serve as role models and mentors. They discover how modern research is done in an environment that stresses collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. They'll join informal weekly forums in which scientists inside and outside of academia discuss the latest advances in their own research, and making informed career choices - explore mentoring issues, career opportunities in STEM fields, pathways to graduate school, and how to balance work and family responsibilities. The summer experience is capped by a mini-symposium at which participants present a poster on their research project.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be currently registered and in good standing at Bowling Green State University or Owens Community College
- Majoring in math, computer science, and/or natural sciences
- US citizens/permanent residents
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
To Apply send:
- the completed SSR application form (click here to download or pick one up from the Program Manager, Liz Ross)
- two letters of recommendation from faculty member, research advisors or others who can attest to the student's suitability for a research experience, motivation for a research career, or classroom performance
- an official copy of your college transcript
- a short statement describing research areas of interest to you, and relevant courses you have taken in those areas. Be explicit about the research areas that interest you as we will use these to find the best match between mentors and your research interests. Students are encouraged to contact potential Faculty Mentors directly to identify common goals and interests.
The deadline for SSR applications is March 1, 2013. Selection of participants will be made as early as possible and continue until early April. SSR will run for 10 weeks from May 13, 2013 until July 19, 2013.Those selected for the program will be notified by email, with information about a potential research topic and research mentor. Students are encouraged to contact Dr. Moira van Staaden, or Liz Ross (Program Manager) if in need of further information or assistance.
Click here to read about 2013 SSR Scholars and see photos of them in action
FACULTY MENTORS (and possible projects)
Gabriela Bidart-Bouzat, Ph.D.,
Department of Biological Sciences
Verner P. Bingman, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
Juan L. Bouzat, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences, and Center for Photochemical Sciences
Arthur S. Brecher, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry
George S. Bullerjahn, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences, and Center for Photochemical Sciences
Joseph Chao, Ph.D., Director of Agile Software Factory
Department of Computer Science
Sheryl Coombs, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences and J. P. Scott Center for Neuroscience, Mind & Behavior
Howard Casey Cromwell, Ph. D.,
Department of Psychology. Affective and Motivational Neuroscience Laboratory
Tony Fantana, Ph.D., Department of Psychology. Movement Laboratory
John Farver, Ph.D., Department of Geology
Ksenija D. Glusac, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Center for Photochemical Sciences
Peter V. Gorsevski, Ph.D., Geology Department School of Earth, Environment & Society
Carol Heckman Ph.D.,Department of Biological Science
Robert Huber, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
John B. Laird, Ph.D., Department of Physics & Astronomy
Raymond A. Larsen, Ph. D., Department of Biological Sciences
Andrew Layden, Ph.D., Department of Physics & Astronomy
Rex Lowe, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
R. Michael L. McKay, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
Lee Meserve, Ph.D.,
Department of Biological Sciences
Helen J. Michaels, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
W. Robert Midden, Ph. D.,
Department of Chemistry
Jeffrey G. Miner, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
Paul F. Morris, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
Alexis D. Ostrowski, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Ceneter for Photochemical Sciences
Matthew Partin, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences/Marine Lab Coordinator
Cesar Perez-Bolivar., Post Doctoral Researcher
Department of Chemistry and Center for Photochemical Sciences
Vipaporn Phuntumart, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
Scott O. Rogers, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences, and Center for Biomolecular Sciences
Karen V. Root, Ph. D., Department of Biological Sciences
Catherine E. Smith
College of Technology
Aviation Studies
Moira J. van Staaden, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences, and JP Scott Center for Neuroscience, Mind & Behavior
Andrew T. Torelli, Ph.D.,
Department of Chemistry
Xiangdong Xie, Ph.D., Department of Math and Statistics
Zhaohui Xu, Ph.D., Department of Photochemical Sciences, and Department of Biological Sciences
Xinyue Ye, Ph.D., Center for Regional Development School of Earth, Environment and Society
Mikhail Zamkov Ph.D., Physics & Astronomy
Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences
Hans Wildschutte, Ph.D.,
Department of Biological Sciences
Craig L. Zirbel, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Updated: 04/24/2018 11:29AM