NSF Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)

Summer Research Experience

About the Program: The Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Summer Research Experience (SRE) is designed for outstanding undergraduates who are considering a Ph.D. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the AGEP-SRE is a part of a comprehensive program that is intended to diversify the professoriate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Program Activities: The AGEP Program is typically from the beginning of June through the beginning of August each year. During this period, undergraduate student researchers

· conduct research with a designated world-class faculty mentor for 40 hours per week

· attend weekly Graduate School Professional Development workshops and seminars

· participate in a GRE Preparation Course

· build important partnerships and gain networking experience

· present research in the annual NC State University Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium.

Similar Programs are available for graduate students. For more information: www.fis.ncsu.edu/grad_fellows/AGEP/masters_bridging_pro.htm

For more information:

Ms. Alison Al-Baati

AGEP Assistant Director

Coordinator of Professional Development

E-mail: alison_albaati@ncsu.edu

Phone: (919) 513-0005

Fax: (919) 515-2873

Dr. David Shafer

Assistant Dean

NC State AGEP Program Director

The Graduate School

North Carolina State University

NC State Box 7102

Raleigh, NC 27695-7102

Website: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/grad_fellows/AGEP/sum_pro.htm