Consider spending this summer at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as part of our successful RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering) program, http://rise.rutgers.edu, and www.facebook.com/rutgers.rise.

** CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE: Rutgers hosts outstanding programs in the biological, physical and social/behavioral sciences, mathematics, engineering, environmental and marine sciences, food and nutritional sciences, and ecology, http://gsnb.rutgers.edu/programs.php3. In the biomedical sciences, choose from over 200 labs at Rutgers, the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, & the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, http://lifesci.rutgers.edu/~molbiosci/.

** EXCITING INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS: Collaborative centers and institutes, http://centers.rutgers.edu/. We are a leader in National Science Foundation IGERTS, http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/IGERT.shtml, which integrate disciplines to focus on a theme (i.e. Stem Cell Science & Engineering, Nanotechnology or Biotechnology for Clean and Sustainable Energy, Perceptual Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Engineering).

** PERSONALIZED MENTOR MATCHING

** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Scientific writing/speaking, GRE prep, graduate school workshops, career guidance, field trips, guest speakers

** FUNDING: Substantial stipend + free housing + travel reimbursement.

** ALUMNI SUCCESS: Awards at national conferences + placement in top graduate schools.

** GREAT LOCATION:  Recreational & social activities and a vibrant multi-cultural community

** EASY APPLICATION, http://rise.rutgers.edu. Rolling admission starts at the end of January. For priority, apply NOW!