REU site integrates Deaf, hearing and sign language interpreting students in chemical research
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University (JMU) hosts an REU site that integrates Deaf, hearing and sign language interpreting students in chemical research. Participants include students and faculty from JMU and outside institutions that serve Deaf students or institutions that do not have extensive research infrastructure. JMU faculty members provide research opportunities in all major sub-disciplines of chemistry. In addition, students participate in a series of professional development activities aimed at enhancing effective Science Communication with other chemists, scientists in other disciplines, the public and those with communication disorders.
We are accepting undergraduate student applications for summer 2020 for the following positions:
1. Undergraduate Research Associates in Chemistry
ten-week positions (May 18 – July 24, 2020)
open to students majoring in chemistry or a related science discipline
2. Undergraduate ASL Interpreting Students
ten week ASL student interpreter positions (May 18 – July 24, 2020)
open to current undergraduate students training to be ASL interpreters, or with experience in ASL
A summer stipend is provided for all participants. Housing and support with travel is also available. For more information to apply, go to: www.jmu.edu/chemistry/reu