{"id":2968,"date":"2022-07-28T15:27:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T22:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/?page_id=2968"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T17:29:50","slug":"map-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/","title":{"rendered":"MAP Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"has-small-font-size is-responsive items-justified-left secondaryNav wp-block-navigation is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-7e5fce0a wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Internship (updated 8\/11)\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\"  id=\"modal-1\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons blueButton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Application  Process Opens April 15, 2026 <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Directions to SDSC <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">MAP Questions <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">View our New internship (ARE)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Date<\/strong>s: October 1, 2025 \u2013 May 31, 2026<br>Application process will open on April 15, 2026<br>Application deadline is May 31, 2026 <br><strong>Notification Window<\/strong> is August 1\u201315, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer sectionDivider\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns REHSEligibility is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner bannerYellowBlue is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must be <strong>Southern California residents<\/strong> and have completed their most recent semester of high school and be in <strong>grade 10, 11 or 12<\/strong> at a public or private high school or in a home school setting within Southern California.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be <strong>at least 16 years of age<\/strong> on or before October 1 of the application year. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduating <strong>high school seniors entering college in the fall are exempt from applying<\/strong> as this program is not intended for undergraduate students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One year each of high school level <strong>chemistry or biology is recommended but not required<\/strong> for full consideration within the available science disciplines. Please check each project prerequisite as project requirements vary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must have a <strong>minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 and be college bound<\/strong>.xxx<br>* Students who submit their application with their name in lowercase font will be disqualified. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner bannerBlueBlue is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Commitment to the MAP Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both students and mentors are expected to commit their time and effort for the length of the MAP program.<br><br>Participating students are asked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribute ~2-4 hours per week to the MAP mentorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have flexibility within their schedule to work around the Mentor\u2019s availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the on-campus activities which typically occur every 8-10 weeks, on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present their work in the form of a poster and mini-slide talk at the end of the year MAP Symposium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you are willing and able to commit to this year\u2019s MAP program (i.e. you agree to fulfill the above four obligations), we welcome your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer sectionDivider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">The Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">Students will be completing an online application. You may start it and come back to it, so you do not have to complete it all at once. Students may submit their application prior to the submission of your letters of recommendation.<br><br>Recommendation letters may not be submitted separately and must be submitted by the application deadline. Late letter submissions will not be considered.<br><br>Please complete the MAP application thoughtfully and neatly. You cannot take back a first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipApplication-reminderLeft is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"REHSApplication-reminderTitle\">Please Remember To:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address your cover letter to your first choice mentor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a well crafted resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write thoughtfully. Check for spelling errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be honest. If your grades slipped a little, explain why. We all have issues that present themselves and that sometimes hinder achievement. A simple explanation is all you need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a thoughtful essay as to why you wish to participate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be thorough. Refer to the checklist before submitting your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipApplication-reminderRight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"REHSApplication-reminderTitle\">Please DO NOT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your parent to write your essay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reuse a school essay. We can spot these a mile away!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use slang. (Yes, this has happened.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address the mentor incorrectly in your cover letter. Please be sure to use Dr. when warranted and please do not use Dr. when the mentor does not have a doctorate. This seems like a small mistake, but it can count against you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Applications must be submitted by <strong>11:59pm on the specified deadline<\/strong>. After this time, the system will close and you will not be able to submit an application. Hand delivered, mailed, or overnight express mail applications submitted during the application period or after <strong>will not be accepted<\/strong>.<br><br>Once applications are received, MAP mentors will be contacted for application review and student selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer sectionDivider\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner bannerYellowBlue is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Mentor and Project Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">Approximately <strong>50 renowned research and staff mentors<\/strong> have signed on to participate in MAP.<br><br>Each MAP mentor has indicated his\/her level of participation in the MAP program as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns internshipMPSelection-ownGoals is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipMPSelection-ownGoalsLeft is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:400px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"23\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2434\" style=\"width:402px;height:18px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow.png 499w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow-300x14.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"REHSMPSelection-ownGoalsContent\">Before reviewing the mentor list, students should consider their own goals with regard to the program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"23\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2434\" style=\"width:402px;height:18px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow.png 499w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow-300x14.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipMPSelection-yellowBox is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is this an opportunity to learn more about a particular research interest?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or an opportunity to confirm a passion for a certain career goal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or maybe the student wishes to know more about a particular topic, such as neuroscience, before setting their sights on this as a career goal?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center internshipMPSelection-leftCol is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<p class=\".sectionHeading\">KNOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center internshipMPSelection-middleCol is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Your expectations for the program before viewing the mentor list as you do not want to confuse yourself with the broad range of disciplines and departments that the mentors represent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center internshipMPSelection-rightCol mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_inThoguht.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_inThoguht.png 901w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_inThoguht-279x300.png 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center internshipMPSelection-leftCol is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<p class=\".sectionHeading\">REVIEW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center internshipMPSelection-middleCol is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-mentors\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-mentors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MAP mentor list<\/a> thoughtfully and unhurried as there is quite a bit of information to absorb. The MAP mentors are listed alphabetically by department and discipline. Each mentor has provided a photo, biography, lab or workplace focus, and their level of participation in MAP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center internshipMPSelection-rightCol mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_selecting.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_selecting.png 928w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_selecting-300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pleaseNote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pleaseNoteGraphic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_flagged.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_flagged.png 966w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_flagged-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_flagged-768x699.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pleaseNoteContent is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentors will be reviewing all submitted applications and will make their own selections. MAP Coordinators are not involved in the selection process.<br><br>If you have any question while viewing the mentor page in the right navigation column. Please DO NOT contact the mentor directly, but rather contact the MAP coordinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons yellowButton is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">View Mentor List \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parents Dos and Don&#8217;ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipApplication-reminderLeft is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"REHSApplication-reminderTitle\">Please <strong>Do<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your students to apply. Remember, although we do value your student\u2019s GPA, mentors are also looking for other criteria that make your student a well-rounded individual, such as volunteerism, care taking, community involvement, sports, hobbies and a desire to learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread the word about this program to your friends, neighbors and colleagues. It is a wonderful opportunity for all high school students!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage your student to apply even if your student has a GPA less than a 3.0. As long as your student is college bound, the application will be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipApplication-reminderRight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"REHSApplication-reminderTitle\">Please <strong>DO NOT<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call for information on your student\u2019s behalf. Your student should be the one contacting the MAP Coordinators for information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to persuade the MAP Coordinators to allow your 13, 14 or 15 year old student to be able to participate. Students must be 16 years of age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt to bypass our policies and guidelines with regard to eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the MAP Coordinators for the status of your student\u2019s application. We do not know that information. Mentors have been asked to make selections by July 1st. If there is a delay, please refer to the MAP website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer sectionDivider\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns REHSApplication-section is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Application Review Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">All MAP mentors will receive their online student applications by the third week in March. Mentors will use their own matrix for their student selections. MAP coordinators will not persuade or influence any mentor decisions. Mentors will be asked to make their student selections by early June for summer start dates and mid-July for fall start dates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center sectionGraphic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_choice.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_choice.png 912w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_choice-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_choice-768x693.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Need Guidance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">Please do not hesitate to work with your school counselor to discuss how the MAP program can help you advance your research or career interests and goals. Many of your school personnel attended a MAP Overview session and may have the answers you need.<br><br>Please also feel free to contact the MAP Coordinators for guidance. We are here to help! Please contact Ange Mason of the San Diego Supercomputer Center (amason@ucsd.edu, 858 534-5064). We are available to provide guidance and answer any questions you might have. Just ask!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center sectionGraphic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_questions-1024x721.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_questions-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_questions-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_questions-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_questions-140x100.png 140w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_questions.png 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column footer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column footerDescription is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi-1024x129.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi-1024x129.png 1024w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi-300x38.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi-768x97.png 768w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi-1536x193.png 1536w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi-2048x258.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"footerDescription-content\">Seeking to empower today\u2019s science and engineering communities and helping develop the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column footerLinks is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/\">Home<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/about\/\">About<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#calendar\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#calendar\">Calendar<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/educational-program\/\">Educational Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/internship\/\">Internships<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/summer-camps\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/summer-camps\/\">Summer Camps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column footerContact is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:350px\">\n<p>University of California, San Diego<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>San Diego Supercomputer Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"footerContact-address\">10100 Hopkins Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons footerContact-button is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom footerSocials is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ucsd_studenttech\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2224\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sdscstudenttech\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/facebook.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2227\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCN-QxTqgsycff0rLzEXvAkw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"45\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/youtube.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2228\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center footerCopyright\">\u00a9 2022 SDSC StudentTECH<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Dates Program Dates: October 1, 2025 \u2013 May 31, 2026Application process will open on April 15, 2026Application deadline is May 31, 2026 Notification Window is August 1\u201315, 2025 Eligibility <a href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  MAP Application<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2968","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>MAP Application - SDSC StudentTech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"MAP Application - SDSC StudentTech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Important Dates Program Dates: October 1, 2025 \u2013 May 31, 2026Application process will open on April 15, 2026Application deadline is May 31, 2026 Notification Window is August 1\u201315, 2025 Eligibility ... MAP Application\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"SDSC StudentTech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-06-01T17:29:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow.png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\",\"name\":\"MAP Application - SDSC StudentTech\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-28T22:27:55+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-06-01T17:29:50+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"MAP Application\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/\",\"name\":\"SDSC StudentTech\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#organization\",\"name\":\"SDSC StudentTech\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi.png\",\"width\":2169,\"height\":273,\"caption\":\"SDSC StudentTech\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"MAP Application - SDSC StudentTech","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"MAP Application - SDSC StudentTech","og_description":"Important Dates Program Dates: October 1, 2025 \u2013 May 31, 2026Application process will open on April 15, 2026Application deadline is May 31, 2026 Notification Window is August 1\u201315, 2025 Eligibility ... MAP Application","og_url":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/","og_site_name":"SDSC StudentTech","article_modified_time":"2025-06-01T17:29:50+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/longRightArrow.png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/","url":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/","name":"MAP Application - SDSC StudentTech","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-07-28T22:27:55+00:00","dateModified":"2025-06-01T17:29:50+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"MAP Application"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#website","url":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/","name":"SDSC StudentTech","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#organization","name":"SDSC StudentTech","url":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cropped-StudentTECH_logo_hi.png","width":2169,"height":273,"caption":"SDSC StudentTech"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2968"}],"version-history":[{"count":49,"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7055,"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2968\/revisions\/7055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}