Are you interested in conducting research and being mentored by faculty, post-doctoral fellows and advanced graduate students? 

Would you like to know how to prepare for and to pursue a PhD degree? 

Does spending time on the beautiful campus of NC State appeal to you? 

Will you have completed at least your sophomore year of college by next summer? 

You may be the right candidate for RISE (tentative dates: May 31 - August 1, 2020)! This program is hosted by the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at NC State University.

Students who participate in this program will be better prepared and motivated to pursue advanced degrees, thereby helping to sustain a rich talent pool in critical areas related to all aspects of civil engineering research and innovation. We encourage participation from engineering students from underrepresented and underserved groups from the U.S. and its territories.

RISE is open to current undergraduate students in the upper classes as well as master's students who are interested in doctoral studies. The RISE program will be hosted at the NC State campus in Raleigh, NC, during the months of June and July (May 31 - August 1), 2020.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

·       Conduct state-of-the-art research related to challenging civil and environmental engineering problems

§  List of recent research projects >>>>

·       Be mentored by NC State faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students

·       Experience the diverse research atmosphere and culture at NC State University >>>>

·       Present results at a research symposium and poster competition >>>>

·       Participate in weekly seminars and workshops to prepare for graduate school and professional development

§  e.g., preparation of research abstract, poster, research statement; planning for research and academic careers

·       Engage in social and community activities

·       Have opportunities to co-author scientific manuscripts with the mentors

·       Receive a $4,000 stipend; in addition, university housing will be covered, and travel for non-NCSU participants

·       Have access to campus facilities (e.g., library, athletic, and health facilities)

ELIGIBILITY

·       Should have attended an academic institution in the U.S. or its territories

·       Should have completed undergraduate sophomore year by June 2020 or be in a master's program

·       Be enrolled as a student in an US academic institution in Fall 2020 semester

·       Hold a competitive GPA (3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale is recommended)

·       Demonstrate a genuine interest in research and in pursuing a doctoral degree

·       Persons from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply

IMPORTANT DATES

·       Application Deadline: Review starts February 20

·       Notifications: March-April

·       Program Dates: (tentative) May 31 - August 1, 2020

RISE participants must be resident at NC State University full-time during the 2-month program. During this period, participants may not enroll for classes, concurrent summer programs, or hold other employment. RISE is held on the NC State University campus in Raleigh, NC.

APPLICATION PROCESS

·       Contents of application

§  Application form

§  Including contact information (name, title, affiliation, email, phone) for up to 2 references

§  A single pdf file consisting of:

§  A brief resume (two page limit)

§  Statement of interest, including academic background, research and future career goals, your expectations from participating in in the RISE program (two page limit) 

§  Transcript(s) (unofficial copies are acceptable)

·       SUBMIT APPLICATION for 2020 (Review starts February 17)

2019 PROGRAM DETAILS

·       2020 Program and Schedule

·       Prior program schedules: 2019 RISE Program; 2018 RISE Program; 2017 RISE Program; 2016 RISE Program

To apply:

URCAD.umbc.edu

(200-word abstract required.)

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) features research, scholarship, and creative work carried out by UMBC undergraduates. Student work is shared through oral presentations, posters, artistic exhibits, performances, and film. Over 300 presenters participate annually. Researchers work with faculty mentors on independent research, or research that is part of the mentor’s on-going projects.  They are from all disciplines, and can be working on a thesis, capstone project, part of a scholars or honors program, or they can be unaffiliated.This campus-wide celebration of achievement affirms UMBC’s commitment to the twin goals of research and a distinctive undergraduate experience.

All current undergraduates who have conducted research, scholarship or creative work in the last year may apply to present their results at URCAD. Mentors, fellow students, friends, family members, high school teachers and students, graduate school recruiters, and the general public are invited to attend.

ALUMNI SPEAKER: 
Keisha John, URCAD 2020 Alumni Keynote Speaker

Our guest speaker is Dr. Keisha John, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Graduate School of Arts &Sciences, University of Virginia
While at UMBC, Dr. John wasa Meyerhoff Scholar, and worked with her mentor, Dr. Rachel Brewster as one of the first undergraduate researchers in her lab. You can read more about her here

To apply:

URCAD.umbc.edu

(200-word abstract required.)

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) features research, scholarship, and creative work carried out by UMBC undergraduates. Student work is shared through oral presentations, posters, artistic exhibits, performances, and film. Over 300 presenters participate annually. Researchers work with faculty mentors on independent research, or research that is part of the mentor’s on-going projects.  They are from all disciplines, and can be working on a thesis, capstone project, part of a scholars or honors program, or they can be unaffiliated.This campus-wide celebration of achievement affirms UMBC’s commitment to the twin goals of research and a distinctive undergraduate experience.

All current undergraduates who have conducted research, scholarship or creative work in the last year may apply to present their results at URCAD. Mentors, fellow students, friends, family members, high school teachers and students, graduate school recruiters, and the general public are invited to attend.

ALUMNI SPEAKER: 
Keisha John, URCAD 2020 Alumni Keynote Speaker

Our guest speaker is Dr. Keisha John, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Graduate School of Arts &Sciences, University of Virginia
While at UMBC, Dr. John wasa Meyerhoff Scholar, and worked with her mentor, Dr. Rachel Brewster as one of the first undergraduate researchers in her lab. You can read more about her here

The upcoming blackcomputeHER conference will be held on April 2 - 4, 2020 at the Embassy Suites DC Convention Center. The purpose of this conference is to offer a communal space that will allow Black women in computing (and across tech more broadly) to form shared learning experiences so that we might better support – and by extension, increase the success of – this unique group.

The 2020 conference theme is "Exploring the Power of Data in our Digital Lives and Beyond". Workshops and sessions will focus on the following guiding questions:

1. What are the unique needs and experiences of Black women and girls in Computing+Tech across all sectors of society?
2. How do we cultivate and advocate for spaces where the future of Black women in Computing+Tech can thrive?
3. How do we harness the collective potential and power of Black women in Computing+Tech for greater impact in our communities and society at large?

If you have not already, please consider attending the conference and also presenting on your experiences and/or expertise on issues related to Black women in computing/tech. Students (undergraduate and graduate) are welcome to attend and submit a proposal to present, as well as industry professionals, researchers, and allies/advocates.

The proposal submission form is HERE and the link to register for the conference is HERE.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at University of Nevada, Reno is currently seeking applications for PhD Fellowships related to the theme Rebuilding the Nation’s Infrastructure for Resilience to Extreme Events, for a start date of August 2020 or January 2021. Fellowships are funded through the Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program. Selection will be based on academic qualifications and financial need. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates that are underrepresented in engineering.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at University of Nevada Reno is pleased to announce the availability of GAANN (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) PhD Fellowships. This GAANN program willsupport fellowships related to the general theme Rebuilding the Nation’s Infrastructure for Resilience to Extreme Events. GAANN Fellows will receive a need-based stipend of up to $34,000 per year, and tuition and fees are covered by the fellowship.

The CEE Department houses a variety of state-of-the-art experimental facilities, including two structural laboratories with a re-locatable four-shake table array capable of simulating large earthquakes for system level experiments; advanced laboratory facilities for testing soils, materials and full scale pavements; traffic engineering laboratories; and an array of laboratories for research in water reuse, environmental biology, and environmental chemistry. Fellows will select a CEE faculty advisor, and work with their advisor to select a scope of research that is suited to their interests. Fellows will have opportunities for an enhanced graduate school experience that grants student autonomy, develops strong peer networks, and provides overall better preparation for a career in academia. As an essential program element, Fellows will receive teaching instruction from the Engineering Education program, and be given the opportunity to practice by co-teaching with a faculty mentor.

Applicants are currently sought for a fellowship start date of Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need via evaluation of the FAFSA, qualify for admission to the PhD program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and aspire to a career in research and/or teaching. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates that are underrepresented in engineering.

For more information, please visit our website:

unr.edu/cee/graduate-program/gaann-fellowships

The first program, the SoNIC Summer Research Workshop (https://www.cs.cornell.edu/workshop/sonic/), is targeted to undergraduates and master's students. The theme of the workshop centers around cloud computing (systems and networking) and data analytics, but students with background in CS, IS, EE, Math, and Physics are eligible to apply. The SoNIC Summer Research Workshop hosted by Cornell University and originally created in collaboration with Howard University is aimed at significantly increasing the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing and obtaining a PhD in computer science. It is designed to encourage undergraduate or masters students to pursue and achieve a PhD by experiencing computer science research firsthand using state-of-the-art methodologies and approaches. 

See flyer at: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/shared/sonic_flyer_2020.pdf

The second program, the Summer School on Designing Technology for Social Impact (https://impact.infosci.cornell.edu/), is targeted to rising seniors and graduate students at any stage. In this summer school, we will explore how technologies express their designers' values, analyzes what values and voices are commonly embodied in technology, and looks at ways to design technologies to promote alternative perspectives and positive social impact. Students from a variety of disciplines are invited to attend, including - but not restricted to - informatics, computer science, science and technology studies, communication, and product design. Our goal is to build a strong cohort of up-and-coming researchers working in this area and connect them to relevant research and faculty. 

See flyer at: https://impact.infosci.cornell.edu/social_impact_flyer.pdf