The REU program is an intensive ten-week program of laboratory research and instruction. In the program, each REU student receives hands-on laboratory research experience under guidance from faculty and graduate student mentors. The students will also receive classes on ethics in research and technical communication. The students will have the opportunity to tour a local government laboratory and a private company. One of the highlights of the program is the opportunity to participate in a surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgical Training Center (MISTC) at Johns Hopkins. The students will be provided housing and a stipend of $4,500 for the 10-week period will be paid.