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RISE-UP: The Power of Experience

Excellence in Undergraduate Research in the Biological Sciences  
 

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Apply on-line now for the Fall 2008 RISE-UP class!!

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RISE-UP is Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Arkansas State University

 
 

RISE-UP is a research-based program for ASU 1st and 2nd year minority students interested in careers in science.

IDuring your first 2 years at ASU, RISE-UP provides
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A scholarship: Up to $5000 per year for your first two years at ASU.

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A paid research assistant position (part-time during the school year, full time during the summer).

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An opportunity to work with an experienced team on a cutting edge research project (for more information click on "Research Projects")

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Special training  in presenting your research to the scientific community and the public.

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Assistance in applying to graduate school

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Peer mentoring and tutoring

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Pre-enrollment training (click here for more details)

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Special seminars and social events (click here for more details)

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Entrepreneurial Training--Learn how to turn your ideas into products!

    

  For more information contact: Roger Buchanan  rbuck@astate.edu. or click on "Contact Us"

   

Program Director

 Dr. Roger Buchanan, Professor of Neurobiology (rbuck@astate.edu, 870-680-4297)         

 RISE-UP is supported by (NSF DBI 01731603)