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FAU-MPFI Honors Program

FAU and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) Honors Program serves as the only program of its kind that fosters opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for undergraduates. This program empowers high-performing and talented students such as National Merit Scholars, FAU High School students and high-achieving undergraduates from FAU's Wilkes Honors College and the College of Science.

FAU-MPFI Honors students gain access to: 

  • World-class faculty researchers
  • A summer research program
  • Opportunities for directed independent research and an honors thesis
  • Training in cutting-edge neuroscience technologies such as 2-photon imaging, super resolution microscopy, electron microscopy, electrophysiology and optogenetic technology

For more information and admission details, go to https://www.fau.edu/mphp/

 

Research Internships at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

Students have access to intern in world-class research laboratories, contribute to new discoveries, and gain intensive research experience by learning from some of the world’s best neuroscientists in a state-of -the-art research facility.  Nature Index  ranked the Max Planck Society as the world’s top stand-alone scientific institute for biomedical research in 2019. Nature Index, the definitive ranking source for research institutions, based these results on high impact papers and yearly growth over the past five years. Along with Florida Atlantic University, a Nikon Center of Excellence, the FAU Jupiter Campus is an unparalleled research campus for neuroscience and biomedical research.  Students, at all levels of their education, have unparalleled resources and unprecedented access to working with world-class research scientists.

FAU-MPFI Honors students gain access to: 

  • World-class faculty researchers
  • State-of-the-art research facilities
  • Cutting edge scientific training for all levels of education
  • Career education and professional development activities to foster well-rounded scientific professionals

For more information, go to https://mpfi.org/training/overview/
Contact: Mr. Joe Schumacher, Joe.Schumacher@mpfi.org

 

National Merit Scholars Program

Students designated as a National Merit Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition can easily apply and enjoy the benefits of FAU as part of a prestigious group recognized for their dedication to their academic development and future careers. Florida Atlantic University considers it a privilege to offer National Merit scholars a wealth of tailored experiences and opportunities that include top-notch programming and support services, as well as exceptional research opportunities.

  • Personalized campus visits year-round to prospective students and their families
  • Priority admission decision, advising, and early registration
  • Opportunities to meet faculty and current National Merit Scholars
  • A variety of graduate pathway programs that offer B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S. to Ph.D. options
  • Offer of admission into the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College on the Jupiter Campus
  • Honors in the Major program
  • Max Planck Honors program and research opportunities
  • Tailored programming in many of our academic departments, as well as leadership opportunities through our Lead and Serve program

For more information and admission details, go to https://www.fau.edu/admissions/national-merit-scholars/

 

MaryLynn Magar Fellowship at the FAU Max Planck Academy

The FAU Max Planck Academy on the FAU Jupiter Campus has launched the MaryLynn Magar Fellowship. An FAU Magar Fellow is a data science student from FAU High School that is pursuing research at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI). The fellowship will include $3,000 to support the student’s research efforts. The FAU Max Planck Academy is the latest partnership between FAU, MPFI and the Germany-based Max Planck Society, expanding on similar opportunities for FAU’s graduate and undergraduate students. This unprecedented program will open the laboratories of Max Planck to select high school students, allowing them to participate in world-class research and scientific discoveries as part of their curriculum. 

  • A curiosity-driven education initiative for training the next generation of scientists
  • Intensive research training and enrichment experiences from FAU and MPFI faculty
  • The premier early university entrance high school experience in North America for STEM-focused juniors and seniors in high school

For more information and admission details, go to https://www.fau.edu/admissions/national-merit-scholars/