GENERAL INFORMATION

The Hampton Roads Bioelectrics Summer Institute Program (HR-BSIP) and its sponsors presents the 2020 Bioelectrics Summer Institute Program (BSIP). The summer institute will be held at an educational facilities on Old Dominion University (ODU) campus. The main office of BSIP is located on the campus of ODU in the Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics.

The Bioelectrics Summer Institute Program is a one-week residential academic program for rising 6th -12th graders, respectively in the Hampton Roads area who express a design to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The program provides students with information and research experience in various fields of Bioenergy, materials engineering, and medicine in order to acquaint them with the requirements for pursuing a career in STEM. Students participate in engineering related classroom projects and blend materials engineering and medical research to solve real world problems. All students enjoy visiting local area firms to witness firsthand, the work of engineers and scientist as well as attend lectures by practicing engineers in various fields.

STUDENT SELECTION

Students who apply for the program should meet the following criteria:

• Be a member of an underrepresented group in STEM: African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Female, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• Be interested in learning about STEM as a career
• Be academically talented, especially in science and mathematics
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete application must include the following:

• Completed Application
• Essay
• Transcript of current grades, and current achievement test scores
• School official recommendation
• Incomplete applications received after the deadline will not be processed
  

Deadline for application and all supporting documents has been extended to Friday, April 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Click here to download the application.

TUITION

A non-refundable program fee of $375 is required. The fees will help to offset administrative costs incurred to run the Bioelectrics Summer Institute Program. Included in the fees is the field trip to LifeNet and Busch Gardens amusement park (Please email wboekhou@odu.edu for more information). A $30 fee will be charged for all checks returned for insufficient funds. This fee covers charges BSIP incurs from the bank(s).