Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs for students, including research experiences, professional pathways, and academic support services.

Research Programs

The Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA) provides various research programs, including:

• Humanities Inclusivity Program
• Research Recruits
• CREST-DMAP
• Math Path Programming
• Perimeter Research Assistantship
• 25-to-Thrive
• Summer Research Symposium

Professional Pathways

CASA also offers professional pathways, including:

• Pre-Law Programming
• Pre-Med/Health Programming
• Pre-Ph.D. Programming

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE-REU) Program in Biological Mechanisms provides talented undergraduate students with the opportunity to carry out independent research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. The program aims to recruit a diverse group of students, with preference given to:

• Students in a science major at an undergraduate institution with limited research opportunities
• Students with limited or no past research experience
• GPA 3.0
• Personal Statement
• Minimum of 1 reference letter from a science instructor or mentor
• US citizen or permanent resident

Admission Criteria

Admission to the SURE-REU program is limited to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. First-generation college students and students from groups under-represented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Details

The SURE-REU program is a 10-week summer experience where undergraduate students work side-by-side with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. The program includes:

• Independent research projects
• Journal club and seminar program
• Forums with scientists inside and outside of academia
• Career development and mentoring
• Summer Research Symposium and Poster Session

Undergraduate Cancer Research Training Program

The Undergraduate Cancer Research Training Program (UCRTP) is a 12-week summer internship hosted by the Center to Eliminate Cancer Health Disparities. The program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain research experience and training in cancer research.