How can I facilitate a good match?During the placement process, IPA faculty and staff consider project funding as well as the interests, experiences, skills, and possible academic specializations of returning and incoming students. Prior to arriving on campus, incoming students should contact Diana Simmons at suapp@udel.edu or Lisa Moreland at lisamk@udel.edu to (1) discuss any changes to your application materials, (2) discuss your interests, and (3) schedule an interview with IPA faculty and staff over the summer. Also, keep an open mind and remain flexible. Students learn more about IPA and its wide range of program areas during IPA New Student Retreat and subsequent orientation meetings. Participation in the informal placement interviews provides an opportunity to communicate areas of interest, while meetings with a selection of potential supervisors will further facilitate project placement.
