Application

Off campus and in the lab, Alma College's PRISM program provides a variety of research and leadership experiences for science and math students. The first chance you have to be a part of our strong science and math community is through PRISM's summer research experience! For one week - even before beginning college classes - you and other incoming Alma students will work alongside faculty, who will guide you through exciting ongoing research.

Summer research program dates: July 6-13, 2013
Application deadline: April 1, 2013
Spaces available: 30 students

Applicant Information





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Please answer the following essay questions in 250-500 words each:

Why do you want to participate in the summer research program?

Give an example of an instance in which you have explored science or another academic area through an in-depth investigation.

 

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Faculty Profile

Dr. Wally Beagley
Departments: Psychology

Walter Beagley’s interest in visual illusions led him to create “Eye Lines,” a computer program to test different illusions — now used at 104 schools in 13 countries.