Immersion Summer 2023 | Student Application

What are summer collaborative projects?

Collaborative research projects include:

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDIS) spring term, 0-credit course prepares students for the summer project
- Readings, discussion, in-class time only
- 1-2 hours per week
For some collab projects, a half credit spring term course is required
- Provides content background on the topic, typically 5 weeks long
Summer collaborative research project
- 25 hours/week required from June 16-July 25

Process

Students hoping to participate in a summer collaborative research project should complete the below application by February 9.

Selections will be made and announced to students by February 14.

Selected students must enroll in the required spring term courses by February 21. Note that the Vovis Center will automatically enroll selected students in the IDIS 205 section for their group.

Note that space is limited in each group and acceptance is not guaranteed.

Please select the Summer Collaborative Research Project you are applying to participate in:

Are Computers Biased Against People? Artificial Intelligence and Its Integration into Day-to-Day Life, led by Ming LeiBiophilic and Resilient Design, led by William HopeCreative Advantage of Cultural Diversity, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in International Businesses: Five Country Comparative Analysis, led by Gertrude Hewapathirana

Based on your collab project interest, if you are selected, you should enroll in the following by February 21. Please review the courses below and click to signify your understanding.*

EDUC 207 Technology in the Classroom (half credit, taught by Ming Lei). You will be enrolled in IDIS 205 (section taught by Ming Lei) by the Vovis Center.

Based on your collab project interest, if you are selected, you will be enrolled in the below spring class by the Vovis Center (please click to signify your understanding):*

IDIS 205 (section taught by William Hope) Collab Project Prep Course), 0 credit

Based on your collab project interest, if you are selected, you should enroll in the following course by February 21. Please review the courses below and click to confirm your understanding:*

BUS 300 Research Seminar on Cultural Diversity, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). You will be enrolled in IDIS 205 (section taught by Gertrude Hewapathirana) by the Vovis Center.

You should already be enrolled, or in the process of enrolling, in the spring term course listed above. Please share your status on spring term course enrollment:

I'm already enrolled in the course I need to beI plan to enroll soonI have not enrolled yet and I'm not sure howI have already completed the course that corresponds with the December project

First Name*

Last Name*

Student ID*

Knox Email Address*

Example: rsmith@knox.edu

Graduation Term & Year*

Example: Spring 2023

Major(s)*

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Have you participated in a previous collaborative research project or intercultural learning program in the summer or over winter break?*

Please tell us a bit about your Knox Collaborative Research Program and or Project experience (for example, which program was it?) and share a meaningful part or moment from your experience.

Do you have any research or creative work experience outside the classroom during college? This could include working in a professor's research lab, or working 1:1 with a faculty member over the summer or a winter break.*

Please tell us about your research or creative experience(s).

Have you participated in other on-campus intensive research programs such as Knox Summer Scholars (formerly ASSET) or McNair? *

Are you already enrolled in (or have you previously completed) the class that is a required part of the Spring project you're applying to?*

Yes, I am enrolled in it for fall termNo, I am not enrolledI've already completed it

Choose the collaborative research program you wish to participate in*

What interests you about this project? Please discuss any relevant coursework, major/minor coursework, personal, professional, or familial background. (No background in the topic is required).*

What prior experience, if any, do you have with the project topic or theme? No prior experience is needed, we are just curious if you have any prior knowledge related to this project.*

These projects will feature collaboration with a faculty member and a small group of students. Reflecting on group projects or team experiences you’ve had, do you feel you are most often a leader, mediator, or supporter? Teams will need ALL of these roles so do not feel compelled to answer that you are a strong leader! Choose the role(s) that you typically assume in a group and explain below. *

How will participating in this project help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals?*

What other activities/plans do you anticipate having during the PROJECT (not the spring term course)?*

Each of these programs requires 25 hours per week of engagement and work. Please share with us your plan to navigate participation in the project with other obligations you may have.*

Summer Collaborative Research Projects - Student Application

To apply, please share some information about yourself below.

Apply to a Project

Time Commitment

Runner-Up Choice

Informal Reference from a Faculty Member

What to Expect Next

Application Agreement