Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI)
About SURI
The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) was founded in Summer 2020 and is proudly housed within the College’s Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program—a campus-wide initiative that supports undergraduate research across nearly all academic disciplines.
Each summer, SURI recruits and supports first- and second-year students to engage in faculty-mentored research experiences. These projects are supervised by Farmingdale State College faculty and often align with interdisciplinary themes or shared research interests.
SURI’s structure is inspired by the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) model, providing a cohort-based experience where students explore topics through collaborative, inquiry-driven work.
For many participants, SURI is their first formalized research experience, offering a gateway into the world of academic and applied investigation. The program’s mission is to foster curiosity, confidence, and deeper engagement in research—laying the foundation for continued academic and professional exploration.
Important Dates:
All SURI Participants must be available for the following dates throughout the experience:
- Opening Event: Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:00am
- Mid-Semester Check-In: Tuesday, July 7th
- SURI Field Day Competition: Tuesday, August 11 at 12pm
- SURI Expo: Monday, August 17th at 10:00am
🗓️ SURI Summer 2026 – Workshops & Journal Clubs
| Session Type | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar Workshop 1 | Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 PM |
| Journal Club 1 | Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00 PM |
| Scholar Workshop 2 | Tuesday, June 30 | 12:00 PM |
| Journal Club 2 | Tuesday, July 7 | 12:00 PM |
| Scholar Workshop 3 | Tuesday, July 14 | 12:00 PM |
| Journal Club 3 | Tuesday, July 21 | 12:00 PM |
| Scholar Workshop 4 | Tuesday, July 28 | 12:00 PM |
| Journal Club 4 | Tuesday, August 4 | 12:00pm |
| Field Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 12:00pm |