Application for the DIVAS (Digital Imaging & Vision Applications in Science) Scholars Program
Program Description: Whether it is medical images, aerial pictures of fields or ecosystems taken from drones, scans of colorimetric chemical reactions, or a snapshot of a weird rash you got after a hike, image data is everywhere and tells us much about the natural world. The DIVAS Alliance Program is a unique opportunity to learn basic computational skills for collecting data from images in a collaborative environment with students and faculty from institutions in Nebraska, Michigan, and Washington D.C..

Requirements: DIVAS Alliance Scholars are required to meet the following minimum requirements:
  1. Be a current major or intend to major in a field in the natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, etc.).
  2. Enroll in or meet the time commitment for a 1 cr seminar this spring in a F2F, remote, or asynchronous online format. 
  3. Commit to 5 full-time weeks (at 35 hours/week) of paid training and research starting Monday, May 27, and ending Wednesday, July 3.
  4. Enroll in or meet the time commitment for a 1 cr seminar or independent study course in the fall after your summer experience in a face-to-face, remote, or asynchronous online format. (Current seniors are unable to apply.)
  5. Participate in all data collection activities related to the project including surveys and interviews over the course of the year-long program.
  6. Participate in a follow-up survey and interview one year after completing the program.
Benefits: Being a DIVAS Alliance Scholar comes with the following benefits:
  1. A competitive stipend and housing allowance for the summer and small stipend for seminar completion ($3260 total).
  2. Acquisition of highly relevant and marketable skills 
  3. Familiarity with using computers to solve problems.
  4. Opportunities to present your experience at local and regional meetings.
  5. Continued access to the DIVAS community members and resources after program completion.

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What institution are you currently enrolled in?
What is your current major? *
What is your current minor (if applicable)?
What year of college are you currently in? *
Are you eligible to work in the United States? Answer 'yes' if you have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).  *
In 1-2 paragraphs, describe why you would like to be a DIVAS Alliance Scholar. *
How did you hear about us? *
Describe your learning experience in biology, chemistry, and other science courses you have taken that involved laboratory work or problem-solving. If you have taken a number of these courses, you can choose one or two to discuss.

What do you value from your experience in these classes?  What did you find particularly challenging?  How might you take what you learned in these classes to be successful in the DIVAS Alliance program?

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Consider a favorite hobby, skill, or activity (anything from learning to play a video game or instrument to learning to cook or play a sport). Tell us how you went from 'zero to hero'.

How did you grow into this skill/interest? How would you help someone else gain mastery of it?

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The DIVAS Alliance program includes several requirements, which are listed at the beginning of this form. What other commitments do you have over the next year and how will you fit the DIVAS requirements into your schedule? Put most of your effort into discussing the summer activities, which require the most time. *
Who is a faculty member who mentors or advises you at your institution? You can also list any faculty member that referred you to this program. *
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