Applications accepted January 15, 2026 – April 10, 2026
Our six-week program provides a $13,000 stipend and $2000 for classroom teaching supplies. Following successful completion of the summer program, teachers will receive 180 Professional Development Points from BU’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. A parking pass or MBTA card will also be provided.
Born and raised in Costa Rica, Lea Hebert is now a junior at Grambling State University studying Biology. From doing experiments with her little sister as a child to studying Biomechanics in college, she has always been passionate about using science to help others. This summer, Lea worked in the Tissue Microfabrication Lab under PI […]
Courtney Chavez is a freshman studying Computer Science and Math at Oregon State University. During her time as an REU, she enjoyed further exploring her creative passion for combining math and science. Originally from New Mexico, Courtney was excited to enjoy Boston’s beaches and the Charles River. This summer, Courtney worked in the Ranzani […]
Mentors Project Description Climate change is among the most critical challenges facing humanity today. Society’s infrastructure, agriculture, and health are threatened by global warming, which leads to floods, unprecedented weather patterns, and damaging natural disasters. No amount of emissions reductions alone will be able to reduce emissions enough to stop irreparable global warming. Thus, Direct […]