*PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY* Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that the i3 admissions committee has extended its application deadline to *March 2, 2012*! Students are still encouraged to submit their applications sooner rather than later. The admissions committee will be prioritizing early applications. If your students are interested in a summer internship and gaining research experience, please encourage them to apply. *What is i3?* *The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is a leadership development program that prepares undergraduate students from underrepresented populations for graduate study in the information sciences.* i3 is held at the University of Pittsburgh in June of each year. Students admitted to the program are immersed in special-topics workshops, professional development seminars, and network-building opportunities. Students receive practical guidance from faculty, career counselors, and various industry professionals. i3 serves as a fantastic opportunity to learn about graduate school, explore other fields of study, and develop your career-path. For more information about the program, please click here<http://www.ischool-inclusion.org/about-i3/what-is-i3.html> . *Dates and Location of i3* - June 3-28, 2012 - University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences<http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/> *How to Apply* - Admissions Requirements <http://www.ischool-inclusion.org/admissions/admissions.html> - Apply Online<http://www.ischool-inclusion.org/admissions/materials.html> - Instructions for Letters of Recommendations<http://www.ischool-inclusion.org/admissions/2012%20i3%20Instructions%20for%20Letters%20of%20Recommendation.pdf> * * *Financial Benefits for Students* - All student expenses (housing, dining, travel to/from Pittsburgh) are covered by the program - Students receive a $50.00/day stipend for their continued participation - Students may receive travel stipends to attend future academic conferences - For those students that complete the program, i3 will reimburse for the application fees to any three US-based iSchools<http://www.ischools.org/> *Have Questions?* - Contact: Mike Depew, Director - [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Depew -- *Michael Depew** ** Director, iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3)* <http://www.ischool-inclusion.org/>www.ischool-inclusion.org [log in to unmask] | 412-624-3981 [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/i3info> [image: Twitter]<http://twitter.com/#%21/i3program> [image: Linkedin]<http://www.linkedin.com/groups/iSchool-Inclusion-Institute-i3-4080210?home=&gid=4080210&trk=anet_ug_hm&goback=.gmp_4080210> University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences 135 N. Bellefield Avenue, Room 603 Pittsburgh, PA 15260