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Mentored Experience in Research

During each of the summers of Years 1 and 2, all students complete a Mentored Experience in Research (RS-970, 3 credits), which generally involves working on research project(s) under the direction of the Research Mentor. In preparation for the summer term, students and research mentors develop Mentored Experience in Research objectives (goals) and submit these to the Associate Director/Director. It is expected that the objectives will reflect or be aligned with the general research area/direction that the student is ultimately planning to pursue for their dissertation. At the end of the summer term, Research Mentors are asked to report the students’ progress toward research objectives and provide a grade (pass/fail) to the Associate Director/Director. Mentored Experience in Research objectives and the work associated with meeting objectives are distinct from Independent Studies (RS-990). Objectives for these two credit courses do not overlap. Students present their Mentored Experience in Research work at Summer and/or Fall Interdisciplinary Research Seminars.