Recommendation Form Name of Applicant To the recommender: We appreciate your time completing this reference form for the above applicant to RE-C^2 (Research Experiences in Community Colleges) Internships Program. The purpose of this program is engage community college students in meaningful research experiences and to create a successful model for alliances between mathematics departments of four- and two-year institutions that successfully attract to mathematical sciences large numbers of diverse and talented students from this growing and largely overlooked undergraduate population. 1. How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant? 2. Please check the following boxes: Very strong Strong Average Below Average Weak Unable to assess Commitment to education Personal Responsibility Work Habits Ability to work with others Interest in Science 3. Briefly comment on the potential of this applicant as a STEM program participant (attach additional pages or type on separate paper if needed): Name of Recommender:_ Title Signature Date _ _ Email _