First2 Network
The First2 Network brings together organizations representing higher education institutions, K-12 education, federally funded research labs and industry associations aimed at improving the graduation rate of undergraduate STEM students, with emphasis on rural, first-generation students through their first two years of college.
STEM Graduation Goal
Double STEM graduates
From 30% to 60% in West Virginia within 10 years
Collaborative Culture
Build sustainable network
Define barriers and test improvements for rural students
Research Study
Comprehensive analysis
Study factors affecting rural, first-generation STEM students
Model Program
Expand to EPSCoR states
Create model and expand to 2 additional states within 5 years
General Information about First2 Network
The First2 Network brings together a growing number of organizations representing higher education institutions, K-12 education, federally funded research labs and industry associations aimed at improving the graduation rate of undergraduate STEM students, with emphasis on rural, first-generation students through their first two years of college.
WV-INBRE & First2 Connection
The WV-INBRE program hopes to recruit from this pool of high-achieving First2 students as they enter college. First2 administrative representatives will direct interested students who have participated in the First2 program to apply for INBRE biomedical research internships.
Network Benefits
Research Internship for First2 Students at WVU & Marshall University
Funding
Funding for First2 students at WVU and Marshall
Pay Rate
$18/hour for 15 hours per week
Duration
25 weeks during 2024-2025 academic year
Timeline
Mid-October 2024 to April 30, 2025
Requirements
Research Internship for First2 Students at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions
Participating Institutions
Funding
Maximum of 3 internships available
Pay Rate
$18/hour for 15 hours per week
Duration
25 weeks during 2024-2025 academic year
Timeline
Mid-October 2024 to April 30, 2025
Requirements
Resources
Contact Information
Dr. Larry Grover, PhD
Summer Program Director
Marshall University
Related Programs
Summer Research Internship for Students
Research opportunities for undergraduate students
Summer Research Fellowship for Faculty
Research opportunities for faculty members
Summer Internship for High School Educators
Research experience for science educators
HSTA: Health Sciences Technology Academy
Program for minority and under-represented students
Summer Research Symposium
Present and celebrate research achievements