Once accepted to the program, the RISE cohorts will work in a group along with UNCP faculty, staff and students, as well as external collaborators to strengthen their grasp of current topics on biology, chemistry and specialized topics in the biomedical field.
BENEFITS for RISE STUDENTS
UNCP-RISE supports student research and academic activities at all undergraduate levels. Students will receive financial benefits as well as professional experience and training that will better prepare them to enter and succeed in a graduate program.
The benefits vary and are based on the classification of the student.
For example, an incoming freshman may need help in the area of networking, developing good study habits and time management, whereas a senior might need an enriching extramural summer research experience and assistance in preparing for the GRE (a graduate school entrance exam). Activities are geared to provide help to students based on their current need.
Academic:
- Students will be offered faculty and peer-led Supplemental Instruction for gateway courses that have historically been difficult for our students.
- Students will attend workshops in time management, reading comprehension, writing, problem solving, test taking and stress management that will be offered.
- Students will be paired with faculty and more senior student mentors to introduce them to academic & research environments and facilitate their professional growth.
- Students will receive extensive assistance with GRE preparation and application to graduate programs.
Research:
- Students will engage in an on-campus "hands-on" research experience with faculty mentors.
- During the summer, students will work either with a UNCP faculty or a faculty mentor from other research institutions
- Workshops and training will help students apply for a competitive summer research internships at top notch labs
- Financial support for extramural research will be provided for travel, research supplies and an allowance to defray the cost of living
- Support for travel to attend and / or present at conferences.
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