Please consider submitting a proposal to be a faculty mentor for LU-PRISM (Perspectives on Research In Science & Mathematics) 2018, Longwood’s summer STEM-H (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Health) research program. The proposals are due on Friday, September 29th by 5:00pm.
The call for student applications for LU-PRISM will be released in the beginning of October.
If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Director of LU-PRISM, Amorette Barber (barberar@longwood.edu) 434-395-2726 or visit LU-PRISM.
Undergraduate Research Student Learning Outcomes
LU-PRISM 2017-2018
- Demonstrate information literacy in identifying, evaluating, and considering evidence to support their research
- Use critical thinking to articulate a timely and important research question
- Identify and utilize appropriate methodologies to address the research question
- Meet the relevant field’s standards for the responsible conduct of research, and effectively navigate challenges that arise in the research process
- Work collaboratively with other researchers, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Reflect constructively on their research experience, identifying what was learned, personal strengths and opportunities for growth, and how the experience informs their future educational and career goals
Faculty and Student Expectations
LU-PRISM 2017-2018
- Students chosen to participate in the program MUST enroll in a one-credit research course in the coming spring (spring 2018) with their PRISM research mentor serving as the instructor. Faculty mentors and students will also attend monthly workshops in the spring semester to discuss the expectations of the PRISM program, complete necessary paperwork, etc. The rest of the time is for the student/research mentor to use for literature work, learning techniques, planning their summer project, etc. The students should be able to “hit the ground running” at the start of the program because most of the background work will be done.
- Students will give a short PowerPoint presentation outlining their project and goals for the summer during the university-wide Research Day in April 2018.
- During the summer, in addition to conducting research with their research mentors, students will attend weekly professional development sessions covering topics such as applying to graduate school, research ethics, and the peer review and publishing process.
- Students will present their research at an end of the summer PRISM poster session and at the CCCAS Showcase in November 2018.
- Students will summarize their research in a final manuscript written in a style consistent with their discipline.
- Students must complete appropriate assessments for the course, including the OSR Pre-Post Survey for Mentored Courses and the EvaluateUR assessment. The surveys will be completed before the student research begins, in the middle of the research, and at the end of the research experience. This gives faculty mentors and students multiple opportunities to review and assess student work and provides time for students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses. After completing each assessment, faculty mentors will review and discuss the assessment with the student.
PRISM 2017-2018 Application