Undergraduate Research Experience
The Undergraduate Research Experience provides students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Citrus College, Cypress College, Fullerton College, Golden West College, Mt. San Antonio College, Orange Coast College, Santa Ana College, and Santiago Canyon College an opportunity to conduct research at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) in an 8-week summer program. Hispanic/Latinx students are strongly encouraged to apply!
Selected students will gain first-hand experience in scientific investigation in a dynamic, collaborative research environment. Students will be matched with CSUF faculty who will provide training and support. In addition to research, participants will create a research poster and present their findings. Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend for their research and participation throughout the summer. Stipend limited to U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
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Watch the video below for more information about the Undergraduate Research Experience.
URE Eligibility Requirements
- Be in good academic standing and enrolled at a Project RAISE partner community college through spring 2020.
- Be pursuing your first bachelor's degree.
- Have passed two community college science, technology, or engineering courses by June 14, 2020.
- Have passed one community college math course and meet the minimum math requirement for your campus by June 14, 2020. See the chart below.
- Commit at least 40 hours per week during the Undergraduate Research Experience.
Math requirements vary by campus. Please see the chart below for the requirements for your college:
| Community College | Minimum Course(s) |
|---|---|
| Citrus College | Please visit the Citrus College application page or contact Dr. Marianne Smith at Citrus College for more information about the summer research application |
| Cypress College | Calculus 1 (MATH 150A) |
| Fullerton College | College Algebra (MATH 141F) & Trigonometry (MATH 142F) |
| Golden West College | Precalculus (MATH G170), or College Algebra (G115) & Trigonometry (G120) |
| Mt. San Antonio College | Precalculus (MATH 160) |
| Orange Coast College | Precalculus (MATH A170) |
| Santa Ana College | Precalculus (MATH 170), or College Algebra (MATH 140) & Trigonometry (MATH 162) |
| Santiago Canyon College | Precalculus (MATH 170) |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a moment to browse through the programming of the first few years of the Undergraduate Research Experience. This can give you an idea of what you might expect if selected to participate in URE20. This includes faculty & projects, syllabi, and calendars:
| Programming Component | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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FACULTY & PROJECTSThe list of faculty mentors and research projects for URE20 is expected to become available in April 2020. Feel free to browse through the list of mentors and research projects that have been available in prior years. |
URE19 Faculty & Research Projects
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URE18 Faculty & Research Projects
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URE17 Faculty & Research Projects
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URE SYLLABIThe URE syllabi provide general information about the assignments that were required for the program. |
URE19 Syllabus
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URE18 Syllabus
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URE17 Syllabus
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URE CALENDARSThe URE calendars provide a general timeline of what to expect. |
URE19 Calendar
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URE18 Calendar
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URE17 Calendar
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URE20 Timeline
The Undergraduate Research Experience will take place between June 15 to August 7, 2020.
For questions or further information, please contact César Montenegro at cmontenegro@fullerton.edu.
