Shaw University/U.S. EPA Research Apprenticeship Program
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
All participants are required to take the following classes during each session:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Computer Science
- Communication Arts
These classes are supplemented with guest lectures by scientist and field trips to science related sites, i.e. museums, hospitals, laboratories, research and development centers, etc. Other program activities include:
- enrichment activities in science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and communications
- hands-on activities
- research experiences in an Environmental Protection Agency facility in Research Triangle Park, NC
- mentor seminars
- career awareness workshops
- field trips to scientific/technological facilities
- cultural/recreational activities
- parental awareness workshops
PROGRAM INCENTIVES
All textbooks, stationary, supplies (memory sticks, pen/pencils, etc.) are supplied to all participants. The field trips are also fully paid by the program.
Participants are paid at the following rates (Subject to change):
| Grade |
Summer Session |
Academic Year Session |
| 9th |
$140/week |
$80/month |
| 10th |
$160/week |
$100/month |
| 11th |
$180/week |
$120/month |
| 12th |
$200/week |
$140/month |