URISE Program Plan and Expectations

Program Schedule

Summer 1

Summer Research Training Bootcamps at CSUSM (introduce research skills)

Fall 1

Research Methods and Stats I for supervised research and NSF GRFP proposal
Draft Symposium Paper #1 from supervised research

Spring 1

Research in CSUSM Student Research Symposium

Research Methods and Stats II
Present journal club articles relevant for NSF GRFP draft
Draft NSF with peer mentor

Summer 2

Summer Research Program at T32 University (hone research skills/network)

Fall 2

Grad school applications
Methods and stats booster
Finalize and submit NSF GRFP
Draft Symposium paper #2

Spring 2

Present supervised research in CSUSM Student Research Symposium.

Mentor peers in NSF draft
Grad school interviews
Methods and stats booster
Format Journal Club critique

Ongoing

Supervised Research Annual National Conference Presentations

Academic Support

Supplemental Instruction
STEM Center/PARL Support
Academic Advising

Cultural Validation

UR Science Role Models
Community Building
Culturally-relevant content and diversity discussions

Critical Thinking

U-RISE Workshops
U-RISE seminar course

Expectations

To seriously pursue graduate study and a professional career in the natural sciences, behavioral sciences or math.
To participate in sponsored research supervised by a faculty preceptor.
To attend all OTRES Seminars and Workshops (please speak with the U-RISE Director about class conflicts prior to registering for classes).
To enroll in the OTRES Course each semester (currently scheduled for Fridays, 12:30-3:30).
To attend Supplemental Instruction or CELS sessions for the courses in which it is offered.
- To participate in summer activities (as appropriate to class standing):
  - Off Campus Summer Research Program (prior to Junior or Senior year)
  - Conduct research with a faculty mentor (all summers)
  - Puentes Program (prior to graduation year)
  - SRTP (prior to Junior year)
To make satisfactory progress towards degree in a discipline associated with the natural sciences, behavioral sciences or math.
To maintain a competitive GPA for admission to a PhD program.
To engage in occasional outreach activities to acquaint high school and community college students with OTRES opportunities.
To meet on a frequent basis with an OTRES academic advisor to ensure appropriate progress toward on-time graduation.
To minimize external employment and other commitments outside of the U-RISE Program. The Program Director will make case-by-case approval for work commitments other than U-RISE.
To present your research at national or regional scientific meetings (including the CSUSM Student Symposium on Student Research, Creative Activities and Innovation each year).
To work with OTRES staff to develop a competitive application to graduate school.
Upon request, to provide assessment information to OTRES.
To monitor e-mail and phone communications from OTRES and respond immediately to requests.
To provide annual written updates to OTRES on academic progress after graduating from CSU San Marcos.
To notify the OTRES personnel of any changes to e-mail address, home address, or phone number.