in the town, the population was spread out, with 21.95% under the age of 18, 5.94% from 20 to 24, 12.84% from 25 to 34, 19.81% from 35 to 49, 20.63% from 50 to 64, and 17.05% who were 65 years of age or older. participating students complete one-year independent research projects in their first and second years, followed by a two-year stem thesis in their junior and senior years. this makes the loading and unloading of the ride much quicker and easier. the executive and chair of council work at the university during the summer to plan for the following year. 