BU- Germany Science and Engineering Exchange Program 06-16 June 2016

Team Composition Program Leads – Watson and Harpur 10-15 students Mark Poliks, Industrial and Systems Engineering Matthias Kirchner, Electrical Engineering Rosmarie Morewedge, Language - German 10-15 students Undergraduate Researcher preferred

Exploring Germany

Trip Objectives Expose students to technical and cultural aspects of Germany through industry and university interactions Provide an introduction to German technology, economics, and history so that student participants receive a broad picture of Germany Encourage the discussion and exchange of undergraduate research presentations Encourage STEM students to take explore opportunities in Germany and with Germans

Draft Itinerary DATE LOCATION ACTIVITIES 05-06 June JFK TO BERLIN  Arrive early in the morning Sunday June 7th 06-08 June BERLIN Fraunhofer, industry visits, cultural activities 09-11 June LEIPZIG University, cultural activities 12-15 June DRESDEN  VW, Fraunhofer, industry and Technical University visits, cultural activities 16 June BERLIN TO JFK Travel home to JFK and Binghamton 

Berlin

Leipzig

Dresden

Research Exchange Sharing our research and inviting more opportunities for global research collaboration

Course Work Pre-departure, During Trip and Post-return assignments may include: Readings: German Science & Engineering, University and Industry, Impact on Economy German Language Basics Participation in visits: briefings and discussions Journal & Blogging Reaction Paper

Estimated Costs Program Expenses In State Out of State Tuition $1,154 $2,472 Program Fee $ 843 $ 0 Academic Fee $ 58 $ 58 Air Travel $1,400 $1,400 Health Insurance $ 43 $ 43 Food $ 500 $ 500 Personal Expenses $ 200 $ 200 Total $4,189 $4,673

Application Procedure Complete the standard SUNY application  A 2.7 GPA is recommended to be considered for the program Please attach a statement explaining your interest in the program and research experience. Include name of faculty advisor.  Limit - 1 Paragraph Please give us permission to down load and attach your transcript from Banner by signing the attached permission form.  A judicial review is required prior to final decisions. Provide Professor Recommendations Complete the Agreement to Release Information. Application Deadline is March 1, 2016 Application Link: http://binghamton-oip.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10057

Questions? For further questions outside of this session, please contact: nhumphrey@binghamton.edu