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Task Force on the Undergraduate
Experience
More emphasis on undergraduate research was one of the
recommendations of the Task Force on the Undergraduate
Experience. For desired educational outcomes and the
proposals that came out of this extensive self-study, see
http://ugtaskforce.tufts.edu/.
Tufts Summer Scholars
Program
The Tufts Summer Scholars Program is a University-wide
initiative that offers research apprenticeships with faculty
mentors to motivated Tufts undergraduates. The Program
gives students a chance to see and participate in what is
happening on the front lines of discovery and scholarship at
Tufts today. Every Tufts school, department and research
center provides opportunities for interested students to get
their hands on the source of learning. By exploring
the challenge of creating new knowledge, we bring learning
to life. See
http://summerscholars.programs.tufts.edu/about.asp.
AS&E faculty
This includes faculty members in Arts, Sciences, and
Engineering.
Fletcher School of Law and
Diplomacy
http://fletcher.tufts.edu/
Friedman School of Nutrition
Science & Policy
http://nutrition.tufts.edu/school/
Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences
http://www.tufts.edu/sackler/
School of Medicine
http://www.tufts.edu/med/
School of Dental Medicine
http://www.tufts.edu/dental/
School
of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/
Tufts Affiliated Hospitals & Clinics
Tufts New England Medical
Center, Boston
http://www.nemc.org/home/
Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital,
Boston
http://www.semc.org/home/
Bay State, Springfield
<<link>>
Lahey Medical Center,
Burlington
http://www.lahey.org/
Senior
Honors Thesis
Please see the following:
Advice from Seniors
Advice for Advisors
Senior Thesis Timeline
Getting Organized
Managing Your Time
Fancy Footnotes
Culminating Project
Examples of culminating projects would include: engineering
projects; major performances or creative projects; senior
projects for interdisciplinary programs such as American
Studies, Asian Studies, Communications and Media Studies,
Community Health, Women’s Studies; independent studies; and
so on.
Research Expenses
Examples of fundable research costs include: access fees for
libraries and archives, photocopying or electronic
reproduction of source materials, limited payment of
research subjects, and research-related supplies. Travel,
local transportation, lodging and room and board at research
locations would also be appropriate. Costs for “durable
goods” such as books, computer hardware and software and
binding of theses would not normally be considered
appropriate expenditures nor would payment of salary.
Dean
of Undergraduate Education
For information about the Undergraduate Research Fund or
other Scholarships, see
http://ase.tufts.edu/deancoll.
Tufts Summer Scholars
Selection Committee
This committee will be made
up of representatives from all of Tufts's schools.
Evidence of MethodologicalTraining
Evidence of methodological training would be previous
experiences or coursework that involve gathering and
analyzing data; training in disciplinary methods and theory;
qualitative and quantitative analysis; laboratory
experience; language study; mathematical and computational
skills; the ability to write and communicate orally;
assessment and wiriting of public policy, etc.
Creator and Communicator of New
Knowledge
Two salient characteristics of Tufts School of Arts,
Sciences, and Engineering are the profile of our faculty as
scholar-teachers and our structure as a liberal arts college
embedded in a research university. Reflecting these,
the undergraduate educational experience attempts to
transform our students into life-long learners who
understand and appreciate the creation of new knowledge, and
who are able to communicate this knowledge effectively
whether orally, visually, or through writing. A good
essay will reflect upon these points.
Research Expectations
for Faculty/Clinical Mentors
See Information for
Faculty - Tufts 2004 Summer Scholars
Tufts’ Four Campuses
These include the Medford Campus, the medical and health
science campus in downtown Boston, the Veterinary School at
Grafton, and Tufts in Talloires.
Tufts’ Official Programs Abroad
See
http://ase.tufts.edu/studyabroad/TPA1stPg.htm
Field Work at an Approved
Location
In some cases, the researcher will be working at a location
distant from Tufts. In this case, frequent monitoring of the
research by email or another means will be necessary.
On-Campus Housing
For help with on-campus
housing, see
http://ase.tufts.edu/reslife/LEFT/Graduates/grad_students.html
Off-Campus Housing
See http://ase.tufts.edu/och/.
Must Be Supervised Research
See
http://summerscholars.programs.tufts.edu/faculty-info.asp
Major or Minor Field of Study
The Tufts 2004 Summer Scholars Program helps undergraduates
gain depth in their field of study. Research is an
extended investigation, driven by enduring interests.
It is well-focused and accomplished through the application
of well-defined methodologies. For the purposes of
this scholarship, research is considered to be the pursuit
of an interest that is central to an undergraduate’s plan of
study.
Written and/or Oral
Presentation
Recipients must submit a written report on the results of
the summer research to one’s mentor and to the Dean of
Undergraduate Education (3-5 pages). Often, the research done over
the summer will become a part of a paper written at later
time, such as a senior honors thesis, seminar paper,
academic publication or speech. Opportunities to
present research will be provided by the Undergraduate
Research and Scholarship Symposium. Additional venues
to communicate one’s findings, such as academic conferences
or professional meetings, should be sought out.
Tufts Undergraduate Research and
Scholarship Symposium
http://ase.tufts.edu/symposium
Living Stipend
The Tufts 2004 Summer Scholars Program Commitment
Policy: If a scholar or
faculty/clinical mentor is unable to carry out the research
project approved by the Scholarship Committee, both parties
will be expected to forfeit the financial grant.
Note: Payments of the stipend will be suspended if we do not receive a
monthly report from the mentor stating that satisfactory
progress is being made.
Student Research Budget
The research budget can be used during the summer of
research or to support related research that might follow,
such as a senior thesis or another kind of independent
project. Receipts for reimbursement should be sent to
Joanne Ferguson, Dowling 710,
joanne.ferguson@tufts.edu.
Examples of fundable research costs include: access fees for
libraries and archives, photocopying or electronic
reproduction of source materials, limited payment of
research subjects, and research-related supplies. Travel,
local transportation, lodging and room and board at research
locations would also be appropriate. Costs for “durable
goods” such as books, computer hardware and software and
binding of theses would not normally be considered
appropriate expenditures nor would payment of salary.
Mentor Research Fund
Each mentor will receive $1,000 research award. These
monies are to be used on research costs only. All
mentors are advised to keep all receipts/invoices of
purchases made with this fund and to be ready to provide
justification of purchases upon request. The Tufts
Summer Scholars Program reserves the right to audit mentors
to verify the proper use of this fund.
Questions? Comments?
Please e-mail
summerscholars@tufts.edu. |
