This is a paid undergraduate research experience provided only to the following student success programs: the California Alliance for Minority Participation [CAMP], the CNAS Scholars Learning Communities, and the College Cost Reduction Access Act [CCRAA] Summer Bridge to Research programs, all fostered by the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences [CNAS], synergistically creating the Summer Research in Science and Engineering program: RISE. RISE is composed of a 9-10 week summer research program designed to prepare participants for graduate and professional study by providing valuable research experiences, training, seminars and multiple workshops aimed at better preparing scientists

The UCR PERSIST Program is a year-long sophomore success program that aims to continue the support provided by the CNAS Learning Communities. PERSIST intends to do so by further enhancing the academic performance and research experience of previous Learning Community students, now sophomores. Students in this program will receive consistent peer mentoring, financial support, and extensive exposure to undergraduate research. At the end of the program all PERSIST students will receive a guaranteed seat in RISE.

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