New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Undergraduate Research Scholars Fall 2018 – Program Eligibility and Application Instructions Apply via Portal: mynmamp.nmsu.edu Application Period: April 4 – May 3, 2018 New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Engineering Complex 1, Room 115 (575) 646-2438 mynmamp@gmail.com

Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program URS program supports undergraduate students in faculty-mentored research projects Professional development Preparation for internships, graduate school, and/or workforce $2,000 stipend, plus $250 for materials

Who qualifies? Student majoring Science, Technology, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline Preference will be given to underrepresented minority students: African Americans or Blacks, American Indians or Alaska Natives Hispanic or Latinos Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders

Eligibility and Selection Criteria U.S. citizenship or status as a national, refugee alien, or permanent resident per NSF guidelines Full-time enrollment in a STEM discipline Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the beginning of each semester of URS support Commitment to the project for a minimum of one year (contingent on progress and continuing eligibility) A strong interest in and potential for graduate studies is also considered

Before you start the URS application meet with your faculty mentor Strongly encouraged to meet with your research faculty mentor to discuss the project proposal weeks prior to the application deadline Discuss with your research faculty mentor that they will need to approve the project proposal via the portal prior to the deadline (failure to do this will result in an incomplete application) Project Proposal Title Project Goals and Objectives (100 words) Review of methods to be used (200 words) Results, benefits, or information expected to be gained from the project (300 words) Identify three primary tasks/outcomes you will complete or accomplish during the semester (300 words)

Application Components Academic Information – graduation date, major, cumulative GPA, etc. Program Involvement – have you participated in any other New Mexico Program, including URS, SCCORE, Transfer, etc. Faculty mentor contact information Please make sure you enter your faculty mentor email correctly Transcripts Please provide the most recent transcripts Student Agreement and Disclosure Form - filled out as part of your profile

Application Components – Cont. Essay Question – Describe why you are applying for the URS program, your qualifications, and your educational and career goals. (500 word limit) Audience: Review committee comprised of STEM Faculty Be creative – introduce us to your background and your interests Compelling story that can explain why you chose to go a particular direction (this can also be the basis of your essay) USE this opportunity to reveal other sides of yourself and help the committee get to know you better It should NOT be an opportunity to tell the committee what courses you have taken, and/or why you need the money

Application Components – Cont. Project Proposal Title Project Goals and Objectives (100 words) Review of methods to be used (200 words) Results, benefits, or information expected to be gained from the project (300 words) Identify three primary tasks/outcomes you will complete or accomplish during the semester (300 words)

How to apply to URS program?

Applying to URS Program Create an account on the New Mexico AMP Portal: http://mynmamp.edu/portal/login IMPORTANT: USE AN EMAIL ACCOUNT YOU READ Enter your profile information Biographical Contact Ethnicity and Race Student Agreement and Disclosure Form (UPLOAD THIS FILE)

Applying to URS Program Start/complete the URS Application Click on Program Applications Start a new application Select – New Mexico State University Select – Undergraduate Research Scholars Fill out the following: Academic Information Program Involvement (with the New Mexico AMP Program) Essay Question Faculty Mentor Information – see step #3 Project Proposal Transcripts Note: You do not have to fill out all the sections of the application at once. You can save/edit your application and return to it.

Applying to URS Program Fill out the project proposal and send it to your mentor You must fill out this section of the application; however, it will need to be sent to your faculty mentor for review Faculty mentor will receive an email from mynmamp@gmail.com notifying him/her that you have submitted the URS project proposal for review Faculty mentor MUST review, approve, and submit the final project proposal prior to your final application submission Failure to do so will result in your application being incomplete

Applying to URS Program Submit application You will receive an email from mynmamp.nmsu.edu notifying you that your faculty mentor has reviewed and approved the project proposal Review the project proposal and Submit the application prior to the deadline Check Dashboard for Application Status (left hand side of the portal) Make sure the application (semester/year) shows the date of submission and indicates it has been completed (submitted)

please contact Gaby Cisneros at 575-646-2438 or gcisnero@nmsu.edu Questions please contact Gaby Cisneros at 575-646-2438 or gcisnero@nmsu.edu

Frequently Asked Questions If my faculty mentor does not review and approve the project proposal prior to the deadline, will my application be reviewed? No, your application will be considered in-process (incomplete). Please remind your faculty mentor to review and approve the project proposal before the deadline. How will you be notified if you got accepted to the program? You will receive an email from mynmamp@gmail.com after grades for the current semester are posted. Please check your email regularly. How many students are accepted in the URS program each semester? Varies from 20 to 25 students Can I apply even if I only have one more semester to graduate? Please apply. The review committee selects the students for the program.

Frequently Asked Questions Who funds the URS program? New Mexico AMP is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). URS funding is from National Science Foundation. What other opportunities are available through New Mexico AMP if I am selected for this program? Provide some travel funds to attend research conferences in your field Opportunities from New Mexico AMP partners to present at other research conferences, such as NMAS, EPSCoR, other LSAMP programs, etc. Potential internship opportunities