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Research Internships in Science of the Environment (RISE)

Arkansas State University
Type of Institution: Graduate Research University
URL: http://programs.astate.edu/RISE

Description: RISE is a National Science Foundation funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates site providing summer research experiences in Environmental Science to undergraduate science majors from across the United States. Specifically RISE is designed to meet the education needs of under-represented minority students with the primary goal of our program being to increase the diversity of the science workforce. From recruitment, to mentoring, to follow-up RISE is designed to provide students who do not have access to research opportunities a research experience that will give them the tools of success they need to stay in the sciences and pursue advanced degrees in their chosen fields. Each summer RISE brings together students for a 10-week summer research experience centered on exploring the relationships between agricultural land-use and ecosystem function. Students work as members of a research team studying complex cross-disciplinary environmental issues. Students gain both laboratory and field skills and gain practical experience in working across disciplines.

Qualifications: To be considered for the program you must have completed at least one course sequence in biology, chemistry, or geology (completed freshman year), have a minimum major GPA of 2.5, and be a US citizen or permanent resident. In your application essay you must clearly describe your interest in environmental science and how RISE can assist you in reaching your career goals.

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