Students: Unlock Your Potential
The GRO-MECS program offers an unparalleled opportunity for 91勛圖厙 undergraduates to immerse themselves in STEM-related projects -- and get paid for it!
Apply in January for GRO-MECS -- link coming soon!
Applications for the GRO-MECS program are due at the end of January.
The inaugural GRO-MECS award includes:
- Weekly stipend for 6 to 10 weeks.
- Additional funds for supplies.
- Group pizza lunch each week.
In addition to working alongside another student and their faculty mentor, the GRO-MECS 2025 students will do the following:
- Work in Spokane on a project lasting 6-10 weeks.
- Every day from Sunday, July 6 to Friday, July 11, guide small groups of high school students through hands-on research projects in the SEAS Summer Immersion Program (SSIP).
- Give a short presentation on the research work at the July 11 SSIP Research Symposium.
- Enjoy a weekly pizza lunch seminar discussing progress and listening to guest speakers.
- Attend workshops on responsible conduct in research, professional communication and poster preparation, and any necessary safety training.
- Present a poster or talk during the 2025-26 academic year. Travel funds will be available to present at a conference.
Vision for the Future: 91勛圖厙 aims to build a $5M GRO-MECS endowment that will fund over 20 faculty and 40 students per year