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Summer Program Hands on Research Experience Research Symposiums with World-Class Researchers

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Â鶹ŮÀÉ-MPFI Honors Program

Â鶹ŮÀÉ and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) Honors Program serves as the only program of its kind that fosters opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for undergraduates. This program empowers high-performing and talented students such as National Merit Scholars, Â鶹ŮÀÉ High School students and high-achieving undergraduates from Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Wilkes Honors College and the College of Science.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ-MPFI Honors students gain access to:Ìý

  • World-class faculty researchers
  • A summer research program
  • Opportunities for directed independent research and an honors thesis
  • Training in cutting-edge neuroscience technologies such as 2-photon imaging, super resolution microscopy, electron microscopy, electrophysiology and optogenetic technology

For more information and admission details, go to /mphp/

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Research Internships at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

Students have access to intern in world-class research laboratories, contribute to new discoveries, and gain intensive research experience by learning from some of the world’s best neuroscientists in a state-of -the-art research facility.ÌýÌýranked the Max Planck Society as the world’s top stand-alone scientific institute for biomedical research in 2019. Nature Index, the definitive ranking source for research institutions, based these results on high impact papers and yearly growth over the past five years. Along with Â鶹ŮÀÉ, a Nikon Center of Excellence, the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Jupiter Campus is an unparalleled research campus for neuroscience and biomedical research.Ìý Students, at all levels of their education, have unparalleled resources and unprecedented access to working with world-class research scientists.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ-MPFI Honors students gain access to:Ìý

  • World-class faculty researchers
  • State-of-the-art research facilities
  • Cutting edge scientific training for all levels of education
  • Career education and professional development activities to foster well-rounded scientific professionals

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Contact: Mr. Joe Schumacher, Joe.Schumacher@mpfi.org

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National Merit Scholars Program

Students designated as a National Merit Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition can easily apply and enjoy the benefits of Â鶹ŮÀÉ as part of a prestigious group recognized for their dedication to their academic development and future careers. Â鶹ŮÀÉ considers it a privilege to offer National Merit scholars a wealth of tailored experiences and opportunities that include top-notch programming and support services, as well as exceptional research opportunities.

  • Personalized campus visits year-round to prospective students and their families
  • Priority admission decision, advising, and early registration
  • Opportunities to meet faculty and current National Merit Scholars
  • A variety of graduate pathway programs that offer B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S. to Ph.D. options
  • Offer of admission into the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College on the Jupiter Campus
  • Honors in the Major program
  • Max Planck Honors program and research opportunities
  • Tailored programming in many of our academic departments, as well as leadership opportunities through our Lead and Serve program

For more information and admission details, go to /admissions/national-merit-scholars/

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MaryLynn Magar Fellowship at the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Max Planck Academy

The Â鶹ŮÀÉ Max Planck Academy on the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Jupiter Campus has launched the MaryLynn Magar Fellowship. An Â鶹ŮÀÉ Magar Fellow is a data science student from Â鶹ŮÀÉ High School that is pursuing research at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI). The fellowship will include $3,000 to support the student’s research efforts. The Â鶹ŮÀÉ Max Planck Academy is the latest partnership between Â鶹ŮÀÉ, MPFI and the Germany-based Max Planck Society, expanding on similar opportunities for Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s graduate and undergraduate students. This unprecedented program will open the laboratories of Max Planck to select high school students, allowing them to participate in world-class research and scientific discoveries as part of their curriculum.Ìý

  • A curiosity-driven education initiative for training the next generation of scientists
  • Intensive research training and enrichment experiences from Â鶹ŮÀÉ and MPFI faculty
  • The premier early university entrance high school experience in North America for STEM-focused juniors and seniors in high school

For more information and admission details, go to /admissions/national-merit-scholars/

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