CNAS Scholars (UCR)

Dia Duit (Hello) ! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Gianhu Nguyen, and for the summer of 2019, I participated in the UCEAP Summer Physics Abroad Program at the University College Dublin. Through this opportunity, I was able to complete the entire Physics 002 series in the span of eight weeks and had the chance to explore the different treasures of the beautiful country of Ireland. This unforgettable experience definitely would not have been possible without the assistance I received from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and the UCR-UCEAP Study Abroad Program Scholarship, and I am forever grateful for the support. If you are interested, read on for the written details of my experience and a few memories captured through my phone camera lens. Life Abroad at the University College Dublin                   Located south of Dublin city center, University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland's largest university. During...

With 62.5% of UCR students surveyed experience food insecurity and 42% of students surveyed UC-wide experience food insecurity, this situation is very real and affects more students than you may think! Despite the variance in the degree of food insecurity per individual or household, the limited access to nutritionally adequate food poses great risk and effect on an individual's well-being and academic performance. If you or if you know someone who is facing food insecurity, read on to learn about some resources on UCR campus, organized in an effort to reduce the magnitude and combat against food insecurity. R'Pantry  Located at Costo Hall 110 , R'Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9 am - 12 pm and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm for all students.  By checking in with your UCR ID Card, you are allocated with 10 points per visit (limited to once a week), which you may choose up to 8 food items and 2 personal care items.  Special items, such as fresh prod...

Not sure what to do after you graduate? Uncertain of how to go about finding jobs or creating a resume? Have an interest in a career but would like to learn more about it? Then the Career Center is the perfect resource for you! UCR Career Center's mission is to "connect, inspire and empower current students and alumni on their career paths." Not only does the facility provides assistance in crafting and improving resumes, but the Career Center also provides opportunities for you to become well-prepared for interviews. Along with the services mentioned above, the Career Center hosts free workshops that cover a variety of topics, including but not limited to: Internships, Resume Building, Informational Health Professional Programs , etc. Through this, you have the opportunity to learn the details of what makes a good applicant for competitive jobs. Every year, the Career Center puts together a Career Fair , which is a great way to expand your network! Whether ...

If you are considering pursuing a STEM-focused teaching profession in K-12 education, being involved with the Science & Math Initiative (SMI) program is an opportunity to further explore your professional interest! With a mission to increase the number of highly qualified teachers in mathematics and science in California schools, SMI offers a wide range of resources and support to help aspiring teachers and educators to be well-prepared by the time they start their practice. Through the Peer Mentor Program and Pre-Teaching Career Advising services, you are able to gain insights into the teaching profession and learn about the different resources, as well as scholarship opportunities that could further academically and financially support your endeavors towards becoming a teacher and educator. Among the many services SMI provides is the test preparation for the different examinations students need to complete as part of the requirements on obtaining teaching credentials....