Project BSL Blue Sky Summer Scholars Program Evaluation Program John Martinson Honors College Research Programs Term Spring 2024 Status Closed Research Area Education, Research Identity Development, Mixed Methods, Longitudinal Description Description: The Blue Sky Summer Scholars Program is one- week residential summer program in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University designed for Ivy Tech Community College Students. Summer Scholars work in collaborative groups to analyze and present findings from a faculty-led research project. This longitudinal program evaluation will examine the impact of a summer research opportunity on community college students’ aspirations and researcher identity development. Dr. Adeoye Olenloa is currently recruiting undergraduate students interested in gaining longitudinal, mixed (qualitative and quantitative) research skills. Supervisor Temitope Folasade Adeoye Olenloa Mentor Temitope Folasade Adeoye Olenloa Type of work required There is room to propose research questions, engage in data collection and analysis, publish and present research in academic venues, and create a scholarly project with this research. Websites https://honors.purdue.edu/current-students/BlueSkyLab/Programs%20and%20Initiatives/Summer%20Scholars%20Ivy%20Tech%20Program/index%20Summer%20Scholars.php Qualifications None Credit Hours 1 Weekly Hours 3 (estimated)