Introduction
The Consortium is a partnership of summer research programs offered to prospective graduate students across Ohio State’s main campus. These programs have come together to give undergraduate students the chance to explore what it means to conduct research as a graduate student, to develop professional skills needed in research and throughout their academic career, and to connect with others who will help them imagine what their future could hold.
Members of The Consortium include:
- ASPIRE, College of Medicine
- BUCKEYE REU, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering
- Center for Cancer Health Equity Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program (CCHE), OSUCC – James
- Center for Emergent Materials (REU-CEM), College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences
- Columbus Campus Research Opportunities (CCRO), College of Arts and Sciences
- Internships in CAPS (iCAPS), Center of Applied Plant Sciences
- Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), The Graduate School and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- Translating Engineering Research to K-8 (TEK8), College of Engineering
Consortium Mission Statement:
The Consortium exists to connect multiple summer research programs at The Ohio State University and maximize shared resources and joint expertise of partners. The Consortium will:
- Recruit well prepared researchers for graduate school.
- Deliver meaningful personal and professional development experiences.
- Teach students to integrate their social and professional identities.
- Build community and enhance students’ professional network.