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DEADLINE EXTENSION: Nov 14, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST
PLEASE
NOTE: The review process will start with those students that complete
their package by Nov 4th, as initially set. That means those students
finishing by Nov 4 will have an advantage. This extension is mainly
granted to allow students that attended the SACNAS National Conference
and those attending the STEM Transfer Day on campus to apply. However,
it is open to everybody that wants to take advantage of the extra time.
- Receiving applications: from Sept 20 - Nov 14, 2011
- Award Notification: Nov 23, 2011
- Two-week program: Jan 3-13, 2012
The two-week (80 h) CCWinter Program provides a combination of intense research and professional development opportunities to help community college students develop a sense of community, competence and autonomy in relationship to a first scientific research experience, and kindle their interest in participating in a summer research internship prior to transferring to a four-year university. The program includes: (1) a Scientific Research Project (80% time) that provides an engaging opportunity for students to become familiar with basic scientific procedures (i.e. wet lab skills, data analysis and protocol design), gain exposure to teamwork/mentor situations, improve critical thinking, and develop written/oral communication skills; (2) a Professional Identity Development Component (20% time) that includes discussions on career opportunities/challenges and team-confidence building activities to promote the development of teamwork/collaboration skills and build a supportive community.
BENEFITS TO YOU
Research: Engage in two-week HANDS-ON intensive program and get introduced to scientific research.
Professional Development: Participate in seminars designed to help you find summer internship opportunities in your area of interest and get ready to apply.
Have Fun: Participate in fun extra-curricular activities aimed to bring interns together and build a supportive community.
Stipend: Receive a $600 stipend to support the costs of transportation and meals.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration: Two weeks during the winter. Monday through Friday.
Program’s Location: 2700 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, Oak Park Building, CBST Ed Room.
Who can apply: All CA community college students intending to transfer to UC Davis in the Fall 2012 (Not open for freshmen and students without college GPA). US citizens or Permanent Residents. Students from underserved and/or disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Home institutions: Community Colleges in California.
Intended Majors: Biochemical or Biomedical Engineering; Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related.
See what previous participants said about the experience:
ATTENTION: This program is intended for community college students with
no major experience in research. If you have previously participated in a
formal research program you may be overqualified for this opportunity.
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Nov 14, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST
PLEASE NOTE: The review process will start with those students that complete their package by Nov 4th, as initially set. That means those students finishing by Nov 4 will have an advantage. This extension is mainly granted to allow students that attended the SACNAS National Conference and those attending the STEM Transfer Day on campus to apply. However, it is open to everybody that wants to take advantage of the extra time.
- Receiving applications: from Sept 20 - Nov 14, 2011
- Award Notification: Nov 23, 2011
- Two-week program: Jan 3-13, 2012
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
1) On-line Application Form. You will need the following information to complete the form: Cumulative GPA; Last GPA; Science and Math GPA; number of Science, Engineering and Math classes taken until now; list of the classes you are enrolled in for Fall 2011; 4 year institutions you will apply to transfer to. To apply go to https://apply.cbst.ucdavis.edu/
2) Upload your Resume (2 pages maximum) and Personal Statement (2 pages maximum, Instructions to Write a Personal Statement)- Save the documents in separate files and upload them in the system.
3) One Letter of recommendation. Contact your recommender in advance to request his/her support. Provide the name and contact information of your recommender when requested by the system. The system will automatically contact the person and he/she will upload the document. Please download the instructions and give it to your recommender (Letter of Recommendation - Instructions). You will be notified when the letter has been uploaded.
4) Upload your Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript
5) Send a current Official Undergraduate Transcript to the below address. Official transcripts must be received by the deadline.
CCWinter Program/FASTRAC
Attention: Ana M. Corbacho, PhD
NSF Center for Biophotonics Science & Technology
University of California, Davis
2700 Stockton Blvd., Suite 1400
Sacramento, CA 95817
TEL: (916) 734-8600 FAX: (916) 703-5012
To ensure that you receive the information that you need, please address all communications by e-mail to ccwinter@cbst.ucdavis.edu