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Summer Research Placements – State-of-the-Art Science by pre-University Students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2016

R. A. Sporea  and
S. Lygo-Baker
R. A. Sporea*
Affiliation:
Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K.
S. Lygo-Baker
Affiliation:
Department of Higher Education, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK.
*
*(Email: r.a.sporea@surrey.ac.uk)
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Abstract

Summer research placements are an effective training and research tool. Over three years, our group has hosted nine pre-university students over periods of four to six weeks. Apart from student training and skills acquisition, the placements have produced several peer-reviewed technical publications. Our approach relies on careful pre-planning of activities, frequent student interaction, coupled with independent and group learning. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of this manner of running summer placements.

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educationsimulationmicroelectronics

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