The Academic Excellence (ACE) Program is partnering with the Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators (ISEE) to facilitate a 3-day in-person science immersion program on the UCSC campus from September 16th - 18th, the ACE JumpStart Workshops for Engineering and Science Transfers (WEST). Our goal is to give you the opportunity to meet your peers, network with UCSC faculty and graduate students, and participate in a professionally-designed, hands-on research immersion experience.
ACE JumpStart participants choose a workshop most interesting to them. 2024 workshops:
Toxicology JumpStartHave you ever heard the saying, “the dose makes the poison”? It implicates all substances as poisons with dosage determining the toxicity. Learners will investigate this phenomenon by designing and conducting experiments, collaborating with others to interpret their results. Learners with interests in human and environmental health, toxicology, biology, chemistry, and ecology are encouraged to apply.
Climate Science JumpStart
In this activity, we will explore the concept of climate variability by analyzing patterns in both global and regional climates, and investigate how they are projected to change in the future. This interdisciplinary course will be valuable for science students undertaking any major who wish to gain a deeper understanding of climate variability and change.
Here are some additional benefits:
• Receive free early move-in to fall housing accommodations on Sept. 16th (if living on campus)
• Work closely with graduate students, postdocs and other professionals in a fun, collaborative, hands-on learning experience
• Get exposed to different STEM disciplines on campus and current areas of research
• Learn about navigating academics and attaining positions in research labs