Research Fellowships 
EAST will award Undergraduate Research Fellowships to support increased participation of students with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Examples of the types of activities supported:
- Projects designed to encourage the participation of students with disabilities to pursue careers in STEM
- Development of new equipment, software, or materials to improve access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Modification of equipment, software, or materials that improve access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Revision of curricula or laboratories to improve their accessibility for all students, including students with disabilities.
Eligibility
The EAST fellowship program provides stipends to undergraduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, or considering STEM careers, to conduct research with a research supervisor. Students who will conduct research at a facility of higher education in the state of Maine are eligible to apply. Students must be in good standing in their major field of study.
Stipend
Undergraduate Research Fellowships provide a $3500 student stipend, $1000 in faculty professional development funds, and up to $500 for materials and supplies.
Contact and Application Information
Call or e-mail Lynn Lovewell at (207) 780-5449 for information on school year research.
You can view previous students' work in our archives section here.
Thinking Matters
Thinking Matters is a one-day, once-a-year comprehensive conference that allows students and faculty from all fields to share their work with each other, their colleagues, and the general public. Topics are not limited to the sciences, engineering and technology - they reflect the range of creative work and learning at USM including health professions like nursing and sport science, and the arts.
University of Southern Maine's Thinking Matters
