Program Timeline

Listed below are the requirements to fulfill each semester to complete the BRIDGE program

Year 1

SpringSummerFall
Apply to programParticipate in a research experienceOpportunity to continue research experience
Identify and select a faculty mentor with the help of the program coordinatorParticipate in program meetingsParticipate in program meetings
Participate in program meetingsMeet with program coordinator or assistant periodically for advisingMeet with program coordinator or assistant periodically for advising
Complete Biology 420: Research Design and Methods at KUPresent research progress at the SELF Symposium in JulyEnroll in Biology 380: Colloquium at Haskell
Attend the Haskell-KU Student Research Symposium in AprilPresent research progress at the SACNAS national conference in October
Identify and apply for summer undergraduate research experience programs with the assistance of the program coordinator

Year 2

SpringSummerFall
Opportunity to continue research experienceComplete a summer undergraduate research experience off-campusOpportunity to continue research experience
Participate in program meetingsComplete English 332: Writing in the Sciences
Meet with program coordinator or assistant periodically for advisingParticipate in program meetings
Present research progress at the Haskell-KU Student Research Symposium in AprilMeet with program coordinator or assistant periodically for advising
Apply for SACNAS travel scholarship by May 1Present research progress at the SACNAS national conference in October
Apply to KU MARC programComplete application to KU or another 4-year institution