Every summer, we give Project SEED students the unique opportunity to become involved in our research. This enables them to become motivated in pursuing their scientific careers and give them an idea of the possibilities that exist. For more information about Project SEED please read the brief description below and visit Project SEED's Website.

"Project SEED is a dynamic nonprofit organization that works in partnership with school districts, universities and corporations. Founded in 1963 with the goal of using mathematics to increase the educational options of urban youth, the program is still on the cutting edge.

Project SEED employs highly trained mathematicians and master teachers who use a unique Socratic method of instruction to teach higher mathematics to entire classes of low-achieving students. Simultaneously, they provide teachers with state-of the-art professional development based on modeling and coaching. Similar methods have proven successful in training for adults in corporations, universities and community settings.

Because of its four-decade history of success, Project SEED is recognized nationally as a standard of excellence. It has been featured in research based books and over 600 articles (Newsweek, New York Times, etc.) as well as in national TV coverage. Project SEED has also been recognized by numerous local, state and federal agencies, universities and other organizations. Longitudinal evaluations of Project SEED's work with elementary school students show, without exception, that students' mathematics scores increase significantly. There is also an increase in the number of students taking algebra and higher mathematics courses when they reach high school and beyond."

- Taken from the Project SEED Website at http://www.projectseed.org/index.html