Finding effective ways to communicate in group is key to the success of a program like IMPACT-NG REU. For this reason, we would like your permission to set up text messaging via the GROUP ME  app (you will need to download this app on your phone). We have been using the GROUP ME app for five consecutive years, and it has worked really well for our previous REU groups. It facilitates text communication within the cohort and is particularly helpful for updates on program events (e.g.,meeting time changes, reminders, questions, etc.). It is also very crucial that we work as a team this summer. At some point, we will all need help from others on the team, and it’s helpful to have everyone’s contact information available from the start of the program.

Please download the GROUP ME app on your cellphone and complete the form below to confirm consent for our program to contact you via this tool. Your phone number will not be shared with the rest of the participants on the group, however, they will have access to contact you via the group app. Once you complete the form you will receive an invitation from me to join the group chat. Please accept this invitation as soon as possible; we start to send information and communicate prior to starting the program.

If you do not wish to be added to GROUP ME and/or share your cellphone number (DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM), we will still keep email communication as an option for you.