Essay

Answers the following short essay questions. Please limit your responses to 200 words per prompt.

1. Tell us about how you learned something outside of a formal classroom environment. What impact did this experience have on you?
2. Tell us about a challenge that you were faced with and how you were able to overcome this adversity. What was your strategy to persevere and what did you learn?
3. Tell us about a scientific topic or topics that you have been exposed to in your coursework that excite you. Why are they of particular interest to you?
4.  Briefly, describe your current research interests.

Current CV/resume

A current CV or resume should include your educational background, relevant courses taken, related employment experience, relevant research experiences and any publications.

If you have limited resume writing experience, we highly recommend using the Purdue Online Writing Lab's resume website as a resource.

Transcript

An unofficial copy of your most recent academic transcript.

Letter of Recommendation

We require one letter of recommendation from an academic author, preferably a faculty member. Letters should address how the author knows the student, outline the student’s potential for a career in scientific research, and an overall recommendation for the student to SUPER.

Letters of reference must be submitted by the author directly to our SUPER Coordinator/Graduate Program Administrator, Justine Meccio.

Do not include letters of reference with your application packet. Letters will only be accepted directly from the original author.