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  • JMU REU Application for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Students - Summer 2026

    * REQUIRED INFORMATION

  • Use this site to apply as an ASL interpreting student for the Summer 2026 NSF-REU program in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at James Madison University. Review of applications will begin approximately February 26, 2026 and will continue until all positions are filled.

    Before you begin, please gather the following:

    • your unofficial academic transcript (as a pdf file)
    • a video of yourself interpreting  (videos linked below)
    • names of two references who will write a letter supporting your application, including at least one faculty member from your current institution.
    • Applicant Information 
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    • Current School Information

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    • ASL Interest and Experience

    • Previous research experience is not required for ASL interpreting students, but we would like to know about any experience you may have in this area.

    • The Chemistry REU at JMU is designed to be an experience for students, both Deaf and hearing, which goes beyond the classroom, to encourage chemistry and biochemistry students to do research in their field. You will facilitate communication between D/HH and hearing participants (students and faculty) both in and outside of the laboratory. You will also be living with some of the students with whom you will be working. Two professional ASL interpreters will mentor and support you throughout the 10-week experience.

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    • Please record yourself interpreting these videos in order, either as individual videos, or together in one video. Except for Video 1 (sign to voice), please ensure the picture of you interpreting is full screen so your signing is clearly visible. Upload in next field.

      *It is fine to preview and practice interpreting the videos before recording yourself interpreting.

      Video link 1: https://youtu.be/uC4Pi4R2zjU

      Video link 2: https://youtu.be/BCMl_iOPorg?si=BJNmXeZgCqwqw_mp

      Video link 3: https://youtu.be/jNjfd2Qc-cU?si=IYAWtGuFsFlPyZKN

      Video link 4: https://youtu.be/M2O1NNHcSR0?si=CVxu36PNNC8761xS

      Video link 5: https://youtu.be/PFjaI3YgaQ4?si=6myNLQCndC8W7Wk6

       

       

       

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    • Optional Demographic Information

      In order to communicate with you and to track the effectiveness of our recruiting efforts we request some personal information from our applicants. The data is only used internally to improve the recruiting and participation efforts.

    • Continue to next section to provide information on recommendation letter writers.

    • Recommendation Letter Writers' Information 

    • RECOMMENDATION LETTERS:

      Two Recommendation Letters are required, including at least one from a faculty member from your current institution. Once you complete their contact information, an automated request will be sent to the email addresses you list below and they will have a chance to submit the letter to the program directly.
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    • Continue to Award Conditions Section to complete the process and submit the application.

    • Award Conditions 

    • Award Conditions

    • The research award is for 10 weeks (May 25 - August 1 2026, anticipated). Awardees are expected to be good citizens and to participate in all REU activities. 

      Participants are expected to:

      1. Interpret as part of a team full-time (40 hours per week) for 10 weeks.
      2. Complete on-line assessment surveys at the start and at the end of the program. 
      3. Complete surveys for up to 10 years after REU so that we can assess the impacts of our program on students' professional development. This requires that students provide a permanent e-mail address so that we can stay in touch.
      4. Connect with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at JMU through LinkedIn. If you do not currently have a LinkedIn account, no worries. We will help you set one up during the program.
      5. Attend scheduled meetings and participate in events throughout the summer program, including science communication events. 
      6. Interpret for student research presentations at events throughout the summer and at the end-of-summer symposium.
      7. Adhere to all safety protocols.
      8. Sign a code-of-conduct.
      9. Complete Responsible-conduct-of-research (RCR) training.
      10. If appropriate, work with your research advisor to write up the results of your research for presentation at an external conference or for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
      11. Adhere to the expectation that REU awardees are "ambassadors" for the program who aim to disseminate the results of their work and experiences broadly.
      12. Commit to the creation of an inclusive learning environment. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is committed to an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of its community. We view our opportunity to teach, serve, and interact with many, varied individuals to be a privilege. We will strive to reach, support, and show respect to every person and we expect our community will do the same.

      Note - many of these activities significantly strengthen your resume and professional preparation.

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    • By submitting this application, I verify that all the above information is correct and accurate. By submitting this application, I agree to all NSF, JMU and site-specific rules & regulations concerning the REU.

      Review of applications will begin on February 26, 2026 and continue until all positions have been filled.

    • Letter 1 

    • {fullName19} has applied to the NSF-REU summer program as an ASL-interpreting student at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University.


      Your letter of recommendation will help us evaluate her/his potential for a productive summer experience in our program. Thank you for your time.

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    • Letter 2 

    • {fullName19} has applied to the NSF-REU summer program at the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at James Madison University.


      Your letter of recommendation will help us evaluate her/his potential for a productive research summer experience in our program. Thank you for your time.

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