Norris Scholars Program
The Norris Scholars Program was established by The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation to "give research and scholarship opportunities to Occidental's best students in the departments of Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physics."
Information for academic year 2012-2013
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We will select one Norris Scholar this winter for research between Spring 2012 and Spring 2013. |
Expectations of Norris Scholars
The Norris Scholars are expected to:
participate in part-time research activity (ten hours per week) during the Spring 2012 semester;
participate in full-time research activity for ten weeks during the Summer of 2012;
and participate in part-time research activity (ten hours per week) during the 2012-2013 academic year;
prepare interim reports after Spring 2012, Summer 2012 and Fall 2012 and a final report for the Norris Foundation.
The research activities are expected to take place under the supervision of a faculty member at Occidental College.
Benefits for Norris Scholars
The Norris Scholar will receive:
Spring 2012 stipend of $2,000;
Summer 2012 stipend of $6,000;
Academic year 2012-2013 stipend of $4,000;
Budget for research expenses and professional travel.
The academic year stipends may affect Scholars' eligibility for loan and work-study programs. The summer stipend is considered to be employment and is subject to applicable taxes.
Application Process
Detailed information on the application process is available here. Interested candidates should discuss the application with their research mentor or the program coordinator. Applications should be submitted to the URC, Johnson 100, no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. Finalists will be interviewed. It is anticipated that decisions will be announced early in the Spring Semester.
Application Form
The application form is available here; to read the file, you may need to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat reader. Copies are also available from the Undergraduate Research Center, Johnson 100.
Program Committee
Dr. Roberta Pollock
Professor of Biology
Chair, Biochemistry Department, Occidental CollegeDr. Gretchen North
Professor of Biology
Chair, Biology Department, Occidental CollegeDr. Aram Nersissian
Professor of Chemistry
Chair, Chemistry Department, Occidental CollegeDr. Margi Rusmore
Professor of Geology
Chair, Geology Department, Occidental CollegeDr. George Schmiedeshoff
Professor of Physics
Chair, Physics Department, Occidental CollegeDr. Anne Schell
Professor of Psychology
Chair, Psychology Department, Occidental College
Program Coordinator
Dr. Phoebe K. Dea
Associate Dean
Occidental College
For additional information about the Norris Scholars Program at Occidental College, please contact the Undergraduate Research Center by e-mail at urc@oxy.edu or phone (323)259-1414.
Undergraduate Research Center
1600
Campus Rd. Los Angeles, CA. 90041 (323) 259-1414