CC-CREW Program Application

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1Personal Information

2Voluntary Self-IDs

3Academic Information

4Statement of Interest

5References

6Review and Submit

Learn more about the Community College Research Experience at WHOI (CC-CREW) opportunity here.

Name*

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Current same as Permanent Address?

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Email*

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Voluntary Self-Identifications

Please check all choices that correspond to the group(s) of which you consider yourself a member. This information is optional. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Referral Source

How did you hear about this program?

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Referral Source: Other

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Month

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Citizenship

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Disability

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Veteran

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Additional Background Information

First generation to attend college

Low Income

No, I am not first generation to attend college or Low Income

Academic Information

High School Information*

Name

City

State

Graduation Date (mm-yyyy)

Community College*

At which Community College are you currently enrolled?

Class at Community College*

Expected Graduation Date*

Please enter the month and year of expected graduation. (Format mm/yyyy)

Current Major (if declared)

Degree*

Select the degree you are working towards

Other

Career Goals*

What are your career goals? List some of the careers you currently are considering (e.g. university based research/teaching, a health profession, veterinary science, work in industry, work in government, education).

All College-level STEM Classes Taken*

Include college-level STEM classes taken at your current or previous Community College or College.

Class

Semester Taken

College

Current STEM Classes

What STEM classes do you intend to complete this semester?

Class

Semester

College

Current College Transcript

Please upload a copy of your current college transcript. If you do not have one available, please email a copy to Gretta Serres (mserres@whoi.edu). An unofficial transcript can be used for the application

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Or... Email the transcript

If not uploading your transcript, please indicate that you will email the transcript to mserres@whoi.edu

I will email my transcript to mserres@whoi.edu

Statement of Interest

This section includes questions where you have the opportunity to tell us about yourself. We want to know what hopes you have for your education and career, how this research experience will help you explore STEM and reach your goals, and whether you have been involved in leadership activities (community, school) or have had previous work or research experiences. Take your time to answer the questions below. We recommend that you write your answers out and edit them before submitting. There is a 250 word limit per question (approximately 5-10 sentences depending on their length).

Reason for applying*

Which of the following best describes your reason for applying?

Personal Interest

Suggestion of your advisor

To help you identify career possibilities

To help you explore a new topic in STEM

Other

STEM Courses Statement*

Which of your STEM courses have you particularly enjoyed, explain why?

Goals*

What are your education and career goals?

CC-CREW Participation*

Why do you want to participate in this research experience?

Previous experiences*

Please list previous jobs, internships, community or school leadership activities, and/or research experience. Give a short description of your duties and what skills you gained.

References

One reference from a Community College instructor is required. A second reference is optional from a job supervisor, another instructor, or another supervisor. Contact your letter writers early. Letters of reference should be sent by:

Email (preferred) to mserres@whoi.edu (Heading/Subject: Confidential – CC-CREW reference letter)

Snail Mail (if email is not available)

Dr. Gretta Serres
WHOI
266 Woods Hole Road, MS 51
Woods Hole, MA 02543

My References (1 name required)*

Please provide the names and email addresses of your reference letter writer(s).

Reference Name

Reference Email

Below is a sample format you can use for emailing your letter writer:

Dear (name of Instructor/Supervisor),
Thank you for agreeing to write me a recommendation for the CC-CREW 2024 summer program.
CC-CREW and its goals are described at this website:
https://www2.whoi.edu/staff/jhuber/cc-crew
Please answer the following questions in your letter.

In what capacity do you know this student?

How would this student benefit from the CC-CREW research experience?

What qualities and characteristics would this student bring to our program?

How do you feel the CC-CREW experience will impact their career path?

Send your referral as an email to mserres@whoi.edu with the heading/subject line: Confidential – CC-CREW reference letter.
Alternatively, send by regular email to:
Dr. Gretta Serres
WHOI
266 Woods Hole Road, MS 51
Woods Hole, MA 02543
The letters are due by March 22, 2024.

Thanks again,
Signed: (Internship applicant)

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