RESEARCH, EXPERIMENT, ANALYZE, & LEARN (R.E.A.L)

R.E.A.L - High school student researchers, making up R.E.A.L (Research, Experiment, Analyze and Learn) Teams have been included in GIFT since 2004. These students, from populations under represented in science, mathematics and computing fields, work 4–5 weeks conducting summer research with their respective teachers in university laboratories.


PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school students are eligible only if paired with a teacher from their respective high school who has been accepted into the GIFT program.
• The student must be available for the entire duration of the R.E.A.L. experience with no other commitments. The student works the same hours as his or her teacher.


• Students and teachers must attend an orientation session. The orientation prepares participants for the research experience.
• Upon completion of the experience, the student is encouraged to enter science fair competitions at the local, state and national levels.
• Students must attend the End of Summer Celebration Luncheon and Round Table Discussion.

SAMPLE R.E.A.L. EXPERIENCES

Georgia Institute of Technology
Conduct research in the Fluid Mechanical laboratory on the phenomenon of local erosion and deposition of sediments around infrastructures like bridge piers.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Use state of the art simulation and optimization tools to investigate the technological limits of a hydraulic-hybrid concept car.


OUR SPONSORS

This program is made possible by the generous support from the Siemens Foundation, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures program, The UPS Foundation, and The National Science Foundation.