All students who will be returning to Willamette for the Fall Semester 2023 are eligible and encouraged to apply. Students applying to SCRP as Webber Scholars should also review details found on the Willamette Science Outreach Program web site.
All SCRP Applicants (16+ positions available)
Tentative participating faculty:
David Altman (Physics)
Cooper Battle (Chemistry)
Daniel Borrero-Echeverry (Physics)
Joe Bowersox (Environmental Science)
Calvin Deutschbein (Computer Science)
Luke Ettinger (Exercise and Health Science)
Heather Kitada Smalley (Statistics)
Katja Meyer (Environmental Science)
Chris Smith (Biology)
- Attend the information session on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6-7pm, in Collins 205.
- Meet with one or more of the participating faculty members and discuss possible research topics of mutual interest. If you are interested in pursuing participation in SCRP the faculty member will assign you a problem or topic to research.
- Prepare a one- to two-page, double-spaced statement in Word explaining why you want to be part of the program, and what your qualifications are (e.g., relevant course work, previous research experience, and computer skills). You will copy this text directly into the Google Form application.
- Download an unofficial copy of your transcript through SAGE and save it as a PDF file. Use the following format for naming the file: "Lastname_Firstname S23-Transcript". Example: Smith_Jane S23-Transcript.pdf
- Identify a faculty member willing to serve as a reference for you. The faculty member should be able to address your abilities in the laboratory and the classroom, and your enthusiasm for scientific inquiry. The faculty member does not need to write a letter, but should be available to speak on your behalf with your potential faculty collaborator.
- Complete the additional application assignment as designed by your potential faculty collaborator. Links to these assignments are found on the SCRP 2023 Projects Page. Save your assignment in PDF format. Name your file using the format: "Lastname_Firstname S23-SCRP-FacultyLastName". Example: Smith_Jane S23-SCRP-Craig.pdf
- Complete the on-line SCRP application.
Webber Applicants (4 Positions Available)
Female-identifying students who wish to also apply to the Webber program should complete the following additional two steps in advance of submitting their SCRP application. Unsuccessful applicants to the Webber program will still be considered for open SCRP positions; preparation of a second SCRP application is not necessary.
- Prepare a one-page, double-spaced response in Word to the following question: "What is your understanding of the mission of the Webber program and why are you interested in participating in it?" You will copy this text directly into the Google Form.
- Prepare a one-page, double-spaced response in Word to the following question: "What relevant experience do you have (e.g., collaborations, teamwork, experience with children, other outreach work)?" You will copy this text directly into the Google Form application.
The SCRP and Webber administrative team will review the applications, make the final selections, and notify the applicants.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is Sunday, February 26, 2023. Awardees will be notified about two weeks after the submission deadline.
2023 SCRP Schedule
- An orientation session for successful applicants with the SCRP Co-Directors will take place in late April or early May.
- SCRP participants will also coordinate with their faculty collaborators before the end of the academic year.
- Experimental work will take place (for most groups) from Monday, June 5 through August 4th, 2023.
- All students and faculty attend the weekly SCRP picnics, each picnic organized by a different research team each Friday for the duration of the SCRP activities.
- Students will present their results during the in-house research conference on Friday, September 15, 2023.
- Some students will travel to the Murdock Regional Science Conference held November 10-11 in Vancouver, Washington.
- There may be additional student obligations depending on the source of funding.