Nature of Research/Program Description:
The STEM Diversity Research Programs prepare students to pursue and attain higher degrees in STEM. Our students gain research experience and opportunities for professional development while obtaining holistic support and mentoring.
Website:
Location:
On-campus
Targeted Students:
Programs aim to support and retain underrepresented undergraduates as they earn degrees in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The programs motivate participants through cooperative learning, internships hands-on, faculty-mentored research, and travel to professional conferences. Programs support to prepare them to compete successfully for entry into graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. in the fields of STEM.
Targeted Students/ Eligibity Requirements:
Rising Junior or Senior Standing, have completed 80% of lower division courses in major, GPA 2.8 or above.
Program Time Period:
Academic Year
Summer
All Year
2 year
Compensation:
Paid
Stipend
Details:
Some programs have payment processed through Financial Aid
Application Deadline:
February 9th program application Feb.16th letter of recommendation
Contact:
STEM Diversity Staff
Contact Title:
Program Staff
Contact Email:
stemdiv@ucsc.edu
Faculty Director:
Varies by program see website for details
Major(s):
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biomolecular Engineering
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science: Computer Game Design
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Evolution
Electrical Engineering
Human Biology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Network and Digital Technology
Neuroscience
Physics
Physics (Astrophysics)
Plant Sciences
Premedicine
Psychology
Robotics Engineering
Technology and Information Management