Summer Research Institute Presented by: Rikki Gonzalez Transfer Mentor California State University Channel Islands Project ACCESO Hi everyone, my name is Rikki Gonzalez and I am currently a senior at CSU Channel Islands and serve as their transfer mentor to our local community colleges. I want to invite you to an exciting summer research opportunity at CSU Channel Islands. It’s for STEM students (those majoring in science, technology, engineering or math) interested in getting some real life, hands on experience. The competition to get into this program is very stiff; making this is a rare and exclusive opportunity.

Objectives Program overview Eligibility Participation guidelines Application Q & A We are going to discuss an overview of the program itself Who is eligible The participation guidelines The application process And finally do some Q&A

Program Overview Authentic STEM research Small teams (3-4) Field or lab This is a three-week research experience with CI faculty as research mentors. It is NOT a class. You will be working with other students in teams of 3-4 with guidance from your faculty mentor. Although you may be supporting the faculty member’s research, your team members will be conducting your own project. Student researchers will work with faculty members to: Develop a research project Collect data Analyze data Prepare a poster or PowerPoint slides to publically present their research.

Program Overview May 28 – June 15, 2013 40 hours per week $1,440 stipend A stipend of $1,440 is paid to you if you participate. However, you must be available for the duration of the three week program that will run 40 hours a week, from May 28 – June 15, 2013.

Eligibility STEM majors CI and regional community college students GPA 2.25 or above Intermediate algebra Some STEM coursework involving major AB 540 students are eligible This Summer Research Institute is open for both CI students and community college students from Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Santa Barbara City College, and Ventura College. About 15 students from the local community colleges and 15 from CSU Channel Islands will be selected based on your academic record (GPA must be a 2.25 or better), your personal statement (which will be a 500 word statement, answering just a few questions in your own words), on faculty recommendation and your transcripts. Your grade level is not necessarily important but rather what classes you have already taken are. For example; applicants must have taken intermediate algebra. AB540 students are more than welcome to apply for experience purposes only; unfortunately they are unable to receive a stipend. However, the institute is such a valuable experience that every year, since it first began in 2009, we have had AB540 students in the program.

Participation Guidelines Attend daily Closing Ceremony No absences, tardiness or leaving early In case of an unforeseen emergency notify Research Mentor and Dr. Connie Baker Full participation Cooperation, participation and dedication Closing Ceremony Power point or poster showcasing the results of your research Closing ceremonies will be held where family may attend

Application Due March 15, 2013 Personal statement Letter of recommendation Unofficial transcripts Applications are due NO LATER than March 15 They are to include a personal statement which will consist of a 750-1500 word essay regarding just a few questions, a letter of recommendation from one of your professors and a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

Application: Personal Statement Complete answers Detailed goals and ambitions Degree goals and why Career goals and why STEM research topic of interest and why Make your personal statement, personal! A WEAK STATEMENT would be: Question not fully answered, lacking in details Ex: this will help me in my career and get to grad school Short word answers with little thought Straight and to the point with no personal explanation Need to elaborate, explain yourself To make a STRONG STATEMENT you should be: Very detailed in goals and ambitions, fully answers the question Degree goals specifically (BS, MD, PhD) Why you want that specific degree What it means to you What you hope to accomplish with that degree Specific career goal if you have one What interests you and why STEM interest Professor you would like to work for and why (if known)

Application: Personal Statement What you hope to gain from this experience, personally and professionally Personal explanations and experiences Personal hopes and goals STEM topic you are interested in researching and why What it would mean for you Overall what you hope to gain from this experience Personally and professionally

Application: Letter of Recommendation Approaching faculty Make a connection Visit office hours Participate in class Show interest in the subject matter How to approach faculty: Make a connection with the professor -Visit office hours -Participate in class -Show interest in the subject matter

Application: Letter of Recommendation Tools to provide to faculty Unofficial transcript Why you need the letter What it means to you Thank them afterward Information about the Summer Research Institute Tools to provide to faculty: Unofficial transcript Why you need the letter What it means to you Thank them afterward Information about the Summer Research Institute Faculty may upload your letter of recommendation into a link that will be emailed to them What we need from you is their contact information so we may provide them with said link

Application: Unofficial Transcripts Obtain transcripts Print them at home Request them from the office of Admissions and Records You can obtain your transcripts by either -Printing them at home -Request them from the office of Admissions and Records

Application: Unofficial Transcripts Submission Online Scan and upload with your application go.csuci.edu/acceso Mail to: Connie Baker, Ed. D. CSU, Channel Islands Project ACCESO One University Drive Camarillo CA 93012 To submit them you can go on line. There is a link at the end of the application that you can upload your application and other information to. Go.csuci.edu/acceso Or You can mail it the address on the screen

FAQ’s Students will be notified of their acceptance/denial by April 15th. The URL go.csuci.edu/acceso which will appear on the posters/flyer and will direct students to the ACCESO homepage where they can click into this URL. https://csuci.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9AEGM35dxBj6JWB Students will be notified of their acceptance/denial by April 15th. The URL go.csuci.edu/acceso which will appear on the posters/flyer and will direct students to the ACCESO homepage where they can click into the URL Qualtrics- where you fill out the application https://csuci.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9AEGM35dxBj6JWB

FAQ’s Freshman can apply if they’ve completed intermediate algebra and a few STEM courses You do not have to submit a resume or job application We don’t know which faculty members will be mentors. In the past, they were from Biology, Chemistry, Math, ESRM (Environmental Studies), Computer Science and Physics departments. Freshman can apply if they’ve completed intermediate algebra and a few STEM courses You do not have to submit a resume or job application We don’t know which faculty members will be mentors. In the past, they were from Biology, Chemistry, Math, ESRM (Environmental Studies), Computer Science and Physics departments.

FAQ’s You can cut and paste your personal statement into the application. If you are bringing a car on campus you will be required to purchase a summer permit. A portion of your parking fee will be refunded at the end of the Summer Institute. A better choice than driving to campus is to use public transportation or carpool. You can cut and paste your personal statement into the application. If you are bringing a car on campus you will be required to purchase a summer permit. A portion of your parking fee will be refunded at the end of the Summer Institute. A better choice than driving to campus is to use public transportation or carpool.

Thank you! Thank you for attending the Summer Research Institute Application Workshop! Please contact Dr. Baker or Dr. Hampton with additional questions at: connie.baker@csuci.edu philip.hampton@csuci.edu You will walk away from this experience with a better understanding of the subject matter, real world experience and an amazing leg up on any application whether it is for school or for future career aspects. Thank you for attending the Summer Research Institute Application Workshop! Please contact Dr. Baker or Dr. Hampton with additional questions at: connie.baker@csuci.edu philip.hampton@csuci.edu