Afford program mentors the opportunity to have fully trained students return to their laboratory during their college years for longer term internships and research opportunities.

Afford program mentors the opportunity to have fully trained students return to their laboratory during their college years for longer term internships and research opportunities.

Mentors have the opportunity to share their passion for science with talented undergraduates.

Give CQL students the opportunity to continue their research and training.

Establish a pool of students preparing for careers in science and engineering with a view toward potential government service.

Undergraduates and graduates learn the research process in an active laboratory.

Prepare a new generation of scientists to be mentors.