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The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) undergraduate students are invited to apply for the 2025 Inspire Summer Scholars Program.

Program Description

The goal of this summer program is to provide experiential learning to undergraduate science and mathematics majors. Students will develop skills to enhance their interest in undergraduate research, service learning, and internships.

Each student accepted to the program will be hired as a student assistant and paid at the rate of $12.75 per hour. Although each week may vary, students may work up to 20 hours per week. In addition to meeting the expectations of the research project, students will be expected to complete lab training during the first week of the program, as well as submit a report and digital poster at the end of the program.

Students are also encouraged to participate in the Fall KSU Symposium of Student Scholars as an attendee or presenter.

Timeframe

Monday, May 12 – Friday, July 25, 2025

Student Eligibility

This program is open to any undergraduate student with a major in the CSM. There are no course prerequisites. Students will be selected based on a match of their interests with the projects available. Students will be able to view available projects and apply for the program below. Preference will be given to students in their first or second year of study without prior experience.

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Faculty Information

All full-time CSM faculty are eligible to participate and will receive summer pay for leading/co-leading projects. Each faculty member is expected to mentor a team of at least 2 students. Faculty mentors will receive a 5% in summer salary for mentoring 2 students and 10% in summer salary for mentoring 4 or more students. Funds for materials and supplies related to the work will be provided with discipline-specific considerations. Individuals or teams of faculty may apply.

For eligibility and how to apply, please see drop down for more information:

  • Faculty interested in participating in this program must submit a plan (3-page limit) for an undergraduate research, service learning, or internship experience that addresses the following criteria:

    • Description of the overarching theme of the project,
    • Knowledge and skills that students will acquire in practice, and after critical reflection,
    • Budget with justification,
    • How the project meets QEP Characteristics of an Engaged Learning Undergraduate Research Experience, and
    • How student learning will be assessed.

    Faculty will need to download the application template here. The faculty application deadline is Friday, December 6, 2024.

    Please contact csminspire@kennesaw.edu for questions.

    Application Review: The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies will designate reviewers for this program. The review committee for student applicants shall consult with the program faculty.