Participation Timeline
Sample timeline for Repass-Rodgers Scholars accepted in their sophomore year:
- Sophomore fall: apply
- Sophomore spring, summer, or Junior fall (or later): technology development and coursework at the marine lab (at least one semester)
- Senior fall: professional development in Durham (CVs, networking, graduate school, etc.)
- Senior spring: write honors thesis for Graduation with Distinction
Meet the Scholars
Current Scholars
Class of 2022 |
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Scott Burstein |
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Stella Haley Major: Mechanical Engineering Graduation Year: 2022 Contact: stella.haley@duke.edu |
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Simran Sokhi Major: Biomedical Engineering Graduation Year: 2022 Contact: simran.sokhi@duke.edu |
How to Apply
Each fall, participating faculty from the Pratt School of Engineering and DUML will select the Repass-Rodgers Scholars cohort for the upcoming academic year.
First-years, sophomores, and juniors with interests in both marine science and ocean engineering are eligible to apply. Scholars will be announced in late November.
Deadline
October 15, 2021
Application
The application process includes submitting the following items:
- A one-page (12-pt font, 1-inch margins) statement describing how the applicant will benefit from the Repass-Rodgers Scholars Program and how this program will help them reach their academic and career goals. The application statement should also include potential ideas and potential mentors for research projects and a discussion of why a specific technology development theme is of interest.
- A one-page resume.
All application materials should be emailed to the Repass-Rodgers Scholars Program at rrscholars@duke.edu. Applications with statements or resumes exceeding the one page length limit will not be considered. Semi-finalists will be selected from the pool of applicants for interviews with the participating faculty.