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Support Undergraduate Research and Mentoring!
The Office of Diversity at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute offers the Research Mentoring Internship program (RMI) for outstanding undergraduate students* interested in pursuing research projects in areas relevant to genomics, including the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics research. Students who participate in the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute Research Mentoring Internship program can expect to gain a realistic picture of academic research careers based on actual experience in these roles. The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute Research Mentoring Internship exposes undergraduate students to the nature and rigors of a research environment under the close supervision of faculty mentoring, thus enhancing preparation for and success in graduate school and beyond. This year, our goal is to raise funds to specifically support undocumented students to be a part of the RMI program since our current funding does not fund undocumented students. Supporting this goal means that you are continuing and expanding the resources and experiences we can offer to undocumented students that enrich their academic journeys and into the future.
We are focused on programs, services, and resources that support:
Advancing Equity and Inclusion
The RMI improves equity and access to careers in genomic science by contributing to the number of academically talented and underrepresented minority (URM) students who successfully complete degrees in genomic science. Our efforts are valuable in terms of social justice, and the students who graduate from our programs and enter careers in genomics constitute a valuable contribution to the American workforce, bringing skill, talent, and diverse perspectives to fields of knowledge that promise to dramatically benefit human health.
Providing Research Mentoring
RMI scholars receive hands-on experience performing wet-lab or computational research with UCSC scientists or engage in faculty-directed research into the Ethical, Legal, Social, and Legal (ELSI) impacts of genomic research. In addition to learning hands-on research skills, RMI scholars participate in professional development activities such as graduate school preparation, science communication skills, and diversity and inclusion activity. Workshops are supplemented with invited talks by experts in the field and professional networking opportunities. RMI scholars learn how to communicate their science by presenting poster presentations and attending scientific conferences.
Students’ Ability to participate in research
The RMI provides financial support in the form of scholarships for undergraduates and substantial fellowships for graduate students. Each member of RMI receives a generous scholarship of $3500 each quarter to help alleviate financial constraints and enable students to solely focus on their research. Sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute, the RMI awards support the NHGRI’s goal to increase the numbers and capabilities of minority scientists, science professionals, and ethicists.
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1 | CA | 27 |
2 | MA | 2 |
3 | MD | 1 |