CorGGLE offers participants:

  • Approximately 9 weeks of research and training (June 4- August 4, 2023)

  • A stipend/award of $4,500

  • A round-trip travel stipend up to $500 for students living outside of Ithaca, NY*

  • A double room in a residential hall with a meal plan*

  • A campus bus pass or campus parking pass*

  • Optional field trips to New York City, Niagara Falls, and other sites*

  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computer/study lounges, etc.*

Further, CorGGLE participants will:

  • Develop a meaningful research agenda and conduct research with a faculty research mentor who has been trained in mentorship by the Cornell Diversity Programs in Engineering office

  • Learn about careers in the geosciences and professional skills through weekly lunches, presentations, and social activities

  • Present a scientific research talk

  • Design a research poster and discuss their poster presentation of their research at a symposium on campus

  • Submit a written report at the end of the summer research activity that may lead to a publication

 

*Important: COVID-19 may impact the CorGGLE benefits. DPE staff has not yet determined whether we will hold an onsite or virtual program for summer 2023. Decisions are pending and will be guided by university, local, NY State, and CDC regulations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Applicants will be updated of any changes to the status of the program.