Description:
The Hearing and Speech Sciences (HESP) department just received a special grant that provides funding for undergraduate students from groups under-represented in science to take part in research and professional development activities. The program is intended both for undergraduate students in a hearing & speech program, or for students in related field who might have interests that would be related to language, speech, or hearing, and who come from groups under-represented in science (based on race, ethnicity, disability, or those students coming from first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds). If that sounds like you, please read on!
We know that a lot of undergraduate students might like to participate in a lab environment, but are not able to afford to do so. This program, called UMD-REACH, is designed to help with that. Undergraduate students who are selected for the program will participate in labs 10 hours/week during the academic year, and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks during the summer. They will receive $15/hour and summer housing to allow them the time to commit to the program. Students will also receive mentorship and professional development training to increase their future academic success.
By participating in REACH, you will be able to:
• Increase your knowledge of communication and communication disorders, and how this is studied in related fields
• Learn about the wide range of career opportunities in research in your field related to communication sciences and disorders, and how to apply and get into graduate programs to support future training
• Gain generalizable skills through hands-on laboratory experience, including skills for asking good questions, data analysis, writing reports, and communicating to diverse audiences
• Access lectures, workshops, and professional development to navigate collaborative work settings, project-based planning, and career decision making.
• Develop mentoring relationships and networking opportunities with faculty and graduate and undergraduate students to build supportive, intellectual communities.
Learn More/How To Apply:
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, we invite you to visit our website for more information or to apply: https://umd-reach.umd.edu
