UMaine Institute for SELF, Connecting young girls to STEM careers through research, mentoring and community service in forest bioproducts
The SELF Institute is a cost-free residential program for rural high school students. The three- and-a-half day program will focus on the responsible use of forest ecosystems as a building block for sustainable and renewable energy. Students will explore cutting-edge forest bioproducts research by participating in demonstrations, hands-on projects and field trips.
To qualify for the institute applicants must:
- To qualify for the institute applicants must:
- Be a high school student, preferably a sophomore
- Have an interest in science and technology
- Submit a report card
- Submit an essay detailing interest in participation in SELF
- Submit at least one letter of recommendation