HOW TO DO RESEARCH THIS SUMMER AT UCR (and get paid too!)

As midterms studying fill your weekend, there is one thing you should have on the back of your mind. Have you ever thought about research during your time in undergrad here at UCR? Not sure where to start? The Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) summer research program provided to students of 1st year CNAS Learning Communities may be a good start. Did I mention a stipend of $5000?

There are many things beyond that generous stipend that you will get out of this program. What I like the most about this program is the high chance of getting accepted due to the fact that only learning community students can apply!

RISE is a 10-week research intensive program where you are able to discover research in an area of study of your liking because YOU (yes, you) will pick the faculty mentor and lab yourself! You will be able to research something in an area you are passionate about thus growing your grad school resume or medical school resume!

Richard Cardullo (right), the faculty director of the Summer

RISE Program, is seen here addressing the RISE participants.

Past participants of RISE can attest to the value of this program and how much it greatly influenced their undergraduate career.

Past participants of RISE wearing their

signature blue UC lab coats.

Some advice past participants such as Carol Wann would give to students includes strongly encouraging students to explore potential labs as soon as possible. The sooner that students do this, the easier it will be for them to find a lab that's a right for them. This is crucial for RISE Scholars to get the most out of their experience. You can read more of Carol Wann's story and other past participants of RISE here.

If you would like to participate in RISE and learn more about the process, you must schedule a mandatory meeting with the CNAS Scholars coordinate. Please email cnnasscholars@ucr.edu with your interest in RISE to get a kickstart in the process.

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