Panel/Workshop:

Concurrent Session

Paper Title:

Sustaining A Multidisciplinary Summer Research Program For Women Undergraduates

Date & Time:

06/09/03  09:45

Abstract:

The Summer Research Experience for Women Undergraduates (REWU) Program at the University of Cincinnati has flourished since its inception in 1999 through the cooperation and support of faculty mentors across disciplines in Science, Engineering, and Medicine. A unique feature of the REWU program is its multidisciplinary character, with the 15-20 participants each year coming from upwards of 10 majors, and with projects directed by mentors from as many or more departments. Other important features of the REWU Program include the faculty cooperation and collaboration which has made the Program a continuing success and a required weekly seminar, which helps to unify the summer research experience for all participants. The UC REWU Program exemplifies what can be accomplished by a dedicated group of core faculty and supportive administrators. Here we describe program resources, organization, and results to date.

Index Terms ¾ Women in Science and Engineering programs, undergraduate research experiences.

Authors:

Carla Purdy , University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati , Electronic Design Automation Research Center , ECECS Department, ML 30
Cincinnati , OH , 45221
carla.purdy@uc.edu

Rebecca German , University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati , Biological Sciences Department
Cincinnati , OH , 45221

Urmila Ghia , University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati , Mechanical, Industrial, and Nuclear Engineering