UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS)

Nature of Research/Program Description: 

The University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees program is aimed to educate California's future leaders by preparing promising students for advanced education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program is designed to identify upper-division undergraduate students with the potential to succeed in these disciplines, but who have experienced situations or conditions that have adversely impacted their advancement in their field of study.

Student scholars embark on a two-year year-round program of scientific research and graduate school preparation guided by individual Faculty Mentors.  The Faculty Mentor assists the student in designing a plan of research and enrichment activities fitted to the individual interests and academic goals of the Scholar. The program includes funding for travel to conferences and to graduate schools and program support for graduate school applications.  Scholars also participate in the University-wide UC LEADS Symposium.

Keywords: all year; summer; winter quarter; fall quarter; spring quarter; two year; research; graduate school preparation; symposium

Contact: Yulianna Ortega

Faculty Director: Tyrus Miller

Website: 

http://stemdiv.ucsc.edu/ucleads/

Location: 
On-campus
Off-campus
Location Details: 
On campus first summer and off-campus second summer.
Targeted Students: 
UCSC STEM undergraduates who will finish in the next two years, are able to demonstrate potential for success in graduate school, are in good academic standing, and are US citizens or permanent residents.
Program Time Period: 
Academic Year
Summer
All Year
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Fall Quarter
2 year
Compensation: 
Stipend
Details: 
Financial support and housing in the summer. Sponsorship for text books, research supplies and conference travel during the academic year.
Application Deadline: 
Early February
Approximate Number of UCSC Students (Each Year): 
10
Year Began: 
2001
Contact: 
Yulianna Ortega
Contact Title: 
STEM Diversity Program Director
Contact Email: 
yuli@ucsc.edu
Faculty Director: 
Tyrus Miller
Faculty Director Email: 
tyrus@ucsc.edu
Participant Follow-up: 

We monitor our students for at least ten years after graduation.

Reports/Articles/Videos: 

http://news.ucsc.edu/2011/08/summer-research.html

Major(s): 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science: Computer Game Design
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Evolution
Electrical Engineering
Human Biology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Network and Digital Technology
Neuroscience
Physics
Physics (Astrophysics)
Plant Sciences
Premedicine
Robotics Engineering
Technology and Information Management

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