"I grew on a personal level finding qualities and capabilities which had never surfaced back at home. I felt a sense of happiness just knowing I had the ability to interact intellectually and socially with scholars from around the world."
- Eric, DoDEA RSI Alumni
Research Science Institute (RSI)
Would you like to make this summer special? Would you like to travel and make new friends? Does the idea of conducting research with some of the foremost minds in mathematics, engineering and other related sciences at one of the world's finest universities sound good to you? Do you want a college-like experience without the annoying tuition bills? If so, then you're in the right place!
The Research Science Institute (RSI) is an elite opportunity for anyone interested in challenging themselves personally and academically. The RSI is held over the summer at the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge and is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education.
The RSI is a highly selective, academically rigorous experience for promising high-schoolers, just like you, from all over the globe. Only about 80 students, including three DoDEA students, are ultimately chosen to attend the RSI, but if selected, you would participate in a six-week practicum at MIT focused on advanced research in the areas of mathematics, engineering and related scientific disciplines. You would conduct research with your peers, work closely with renowned professionals from various scientific backgrounds, and conclude your studies by presenting and defending your research. DoDEA is proud to have sent outstanding students just like you in past years and we want to encourage you to share in that proud legacy and apply for this remarkable program.
The Center for Excellence in Education has created a comprehensive Web site for the RSI program that provides in-depth information on the program and the application process. The application is also available here so what are you waiting for? Go for it! You must act quickly though—applications must be submitted to your Principal and forwarded to their Area office no later than January 6, 2012.
News Release:
Three DoDEA Students to Attend 2010 Research Science Institute
Application Packets for DoDEA students are due to the Area Office no later than January 12, 2012 rather than as specified in the program application. Click here for more details.
(NOTE: No fees are required of any RSI applicant.)
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