Summer Programs

This year, 15 students and faculty members took part in the Ford Scholars Program, which pairs students with a faculty mentor for a deep dive into scholarly projects. We take a look at two examples.

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Deep cuts in government funding for scientific research have forced many colleges and other institutions to curtail or even eliminate many research programs. This has not been the case at Vassar. The College’s Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI) ran right on schedule this summer.

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The Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Vassar Education Collaboration have greatly strengthened the College’s relationship with the surrounding area.

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Every summer since 1988, Vassar students have been collaborating with faculty members in the humanities and social sciences on research projects under the auspices of the Ford Scholars Program. A typical project supports one faculty member and one student to engage in rigorous scholarship, teaching preparation, or course development. 

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Students, faculty, and administrators who took part in the 2022 Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI) celebrated their research projects at URSI’s annual Symposium.