Program Name UCONN Mentor Connection
Organization University of Connecticut
Address 2151 Hillside Road, U-3007
Storrs  CT-06269-3007
Phone (860)-4860283
Fax (860)-4862900
Web http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentor
Email joseph.renzulli@uconn.edu
Director Joseph Renzulli
Contact Heather Spottiswoode
Contact Phone (860)-4860283
Contact Fax (860)-4862900
Contact Email mentorconnection@uconn.edu
Year Program started 1996
Maximum Participants/Year 85
Application Deadline late April
Program Timeframe July (3 weeks)
Academic Level Targeted rising juniors and seniors
Racial/Ethnic Focus any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program Education, Research, Internship/fellowship, Mentoring, Career/academic planning
Program Attributes Meals Provided, Housing Provided, Books/supplies provided, Mentors/advisors provided, possibly credit, and need-based scholarships
Disciplines Targeted Bio (Molecular), Biotechnology, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Engineering (biomed), Nutrition, Physics, Psychology, Science (biomed), Science (health), archeology, pharmacy, and Web page design
Acceptance Requirements class year (sophomores or juniors), GPA/academic standing (3.0 or above), letters of recommendation, transcript, and three essays
Comments It is an inquiry-based program for highly motivated, academically talented college students who work on real world research projects and get hands-on experience under the supervision of University of Connecticut mentors.

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