REU Site ASL-English Bilingual CENTRE
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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The new ASL-English Bilingual CENTRE will be hosted from May 19* to July 11th.
AIM:
Provide undergraduate students (including high school seniors entering college) with research training in cognitive neuroimaging methods (theoretical and practical) with hands-on research work in a cognitive neuroscience lab, individualized mentoring, and an enduring network, all within a fully accessible ASL-English bilingual environment.
Students will also learn about the neuroethical challenges related to neuroimaging research as it pertains to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing population. The final goal is acquiring research experience to enhance the likelihood of succeeding in STEM fields and entering advanced graduate studies.
WHAT:
Eight (8) weeks of fully funded research activities and training in EEG, fNIRS, fMRI, psychophysiology, and neuroethics. Attend hands-on workshops on each method and discuss the research with PIs and graduate students. Join one of the PEN research labs and contribute to ongoing research in one of the research methods and ongoing projects.
Travel, lodging (campus dorms), food ($375/week), and a stipend ($700/week) will be provided to 7 undergraduate students (from rising sophomores to seniors who will graduate after spring 2025).
WHO:
Students who want to pursue advanced studies in any field related to cognitive and educational neuroscience, but have few opportunities to acquire research training at their institution. Students should explain the barriers they face in acquiring research experiences--e.g., lack of research activity at their institution or limited accessibility and support (see application process below). Students must be US citizens or legal residents (aka green card holders) of the United States of America. Applicants must be 18 years old by the start of the REU.
Good academic standing and a solid GPA (via informal transcripts) are required.
American Sign Language knowledge is desirable, but accessibility support will be provided to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students who don’t know sign language.
WHEN:
Summer 2025, arrival at Gallaudet University on Sunday, May 18th*, for 8 weeks. Departure Saturday, July 11th. Attendance for the entire 8 weeks is required to participate in the Summer School.
*For students requiring a different start date due to a different end date to their spring semester, please see the application materials or the FAQ to request a later start.
CONTACT:
For questions, please contact Dr. Berteletti at edneuroscience@gallaudet.edu with the subject line “Bilingual CENTRE - 25"
HOW:
Applications must be received by February 9, 2025, 11:59 pm EST using the application form. All materials need to be uploaded in the Qualtrics form.
The reference letter needs to be sent to edneuroscience@gallaudet.edu with the student's name in the subject line and mention "CENTRE". Applicants will be notified by February 28th.
What you will need to upload:
- Unofficial transcripts of all semesters attended (high school students who are rising freshmen should send an unofficial transcript of their report card)
- A link to a 3-5 minute video explaining:
- Your interest in cognitive and educational neuroscience and/or STEM more broadly
- How attending the summer school is beneficial to your educational goals
- If you currently face barriers to gaining STEM/neuroscience research experience or if you are a member of a group that has been historically underrepresented in STEM fields
- If you need a delayed start, you must upload a calendar clearly showing the end date at your institution.
Students under 18 years of age at time of application will need parental signatures on their application. All students must be 18 by the start of the REU.
Separately, applicants must: [ASL VIDEO]
Ask for one reference letter sent directly from a professor/instructor (teacher or counselor for high school seniors) certifying
enrollment year and institution
confrim your good academic standing
your potential to benefit and learn from this REU
your expected graduation date.
To be sent at edneuroscience@gallaudet.edu with the student's name and "CENTRE" in the subject line. This should not be more than 1-page.
See the link for a template and guidance on how to ask for a reference letter.
CRITERIA:
- Incomplete applications will NOT be considered
- Educational and career goals aligned with the topic of the Bilingual CENTRE and then in STEM more broadly
- Part of an underrepresented group in STEM/Neuroscience
- Experienced barriers to gaining research experience
- GPA
- Reduced opportunities for research
- Enrolled in a non R1 or R2 university/college
Find a useful checklist to ensure you meet the application requirements.
This REU Site is hosted at Gallaudet University within the Visual Language and Visual Learning Center, VL2, and with the support of the Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience Program (PEN).
This REU Site is hosted at Gallaudet University within the Visual Language and Visual Learning Center, VL2, and with the support of the Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience Program (PEN).
This first, 1-year REU Site was funded by NSF award 2150106 to Dr. Ilaria Berteletti (2022)
This first, 1-year REU Site was funded by NSF award 2150106 to Dr. Ilaria Berteletti (2022)
The second, 3-year REU site is funded by NSF award 2349782 to Dr. Ilaria Berteletti and Dr. Rachel Pizzie (2024)
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