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  • There are two main avenues for you to pursue your own research interests away from campus during your summer break.  The first is through our university's partnership with the Global Change Center at Virginia Tech.  This program provides summer research experiences at Virginia Tech for select Hollins undergraduate students, with the goal of identifying possible mentor-mentee connections for their future graduate training.  Click here to learn more about the Hollins students who participated in this program during Summer 2022. 

    A second way to get involved in summer research is by applying for an opportunity available through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.  This program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation.  REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.  Click here to read about a Hollins student who participated in an REU focused on conducting historical legal research through the Digital Legal Research Lab at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

    As an FYI, most (but not all) REUs are aimed at students with STEM-related interests, and many list U.S. citizenship as an eligibility requirement.  Please be sure, then, to read the fine print when browsing the list of available programs.