Midd Summer Research Program
2024 Summer Research Program
This summer, over 120 research assistants are working on campus and remotely with faculty mentors in 25 departments. Below are workshops and resources for SRAs. See more information about becoming a Middlebury Research Assistant.
MBH Great Hall and Discovery Court
Summer Research Welcome Luncheon
Welcome lunch for summer research assistants and their faculty mentors. Join us for a casual meal of pizza and salads. Please arrive at noon to make sure options are available or bring your lunch and relax with researchers on the patio.
Hillcrest 103
Graduate School Panel
Come have lunch and hear newer faculty discuss the graduate school experience. Register for the lunch.
MBH 104 and 117
Updating Your Resume: Highlighting Your Research and Other Transferrable Skills
Make the most of your summer research experience by learning to leverage your new skills and update your resume. Mary Lothrop from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research will present for STEM researchers in MBH 104. Tim Mosehauer from the Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) will present for non-STEM researchers in MBH 117. Register for the lunch.
MBH Great Hall
Summer Research Symposium
The Middlebury Community is invited to engage with summer research assistants about what they discovered through poster presentations. SRAs who would like to present need to submit their information by the prior Tuesday (7/23/24).
Information about poster formatting and printing can be found in the Spring Student Symposium presenter’s site.
Fun SRA Activities
Board Game Nights
Greg Pask (Biology) will be organizing game nights. All are welcome. Bring your favorite games. Snacks will be provided by Undergraduate Research.
Dates: July 17 from 7-9 pm in the MBH Great Hall
Note: The July 2 game night has been cancelled.
Research Training
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
It is highly recommended that all summer researchers complete the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) module. You will need to create an account and login to save your progress. All students can take any of the research training modules Middlebury has available. You will receive a certificate at the end of each module. Students in labs funded by NSF grants are required to complete RCR training. See information and instructions on RCR trainings.
Lab Safety Trainings
If you will be working in McCardell Bicentennial Hall you are also required to attend lab safety training. See the information online or contact Cathy Ekstrom at cekstrom@middlebury.edu.
LinkedIn Learning
Middlebury has an institutional subscription to LinkedIn Learning providing free access to thousands of courses on technology, software and web development, business, and design or tutorials on skills in software like Excel and the Adobe suite, or writing a resume or cover letter. It is a great resource to check out.
Summer Advising
Meet with a CCI Advisor
Summer is a great time to talk with a CCI advisor about your interests, your research work and potential professional pathways. Read about the advisors and make an appointment on Handshake with one who aligns with your interest areas.
Explore Nationally Competitive Fellowships
Review opportunities available at go/fellowships and make an appointment to talk with Dean Gates about specific fellowships of interest during the summer. Student researchers are excellent candidates for fellowships like Goldwater, Truman, NSF GRFP, Fulbright fellowships and other post-graduate opportunities.