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Research, Experiential and Learning Opportunities for underrepresented students in biological and agricultural engineering
Explore Research at California State University, Bakersfield.
Research opportunities exist in engineering (agriculture, water and energy).
When: September 15 – December 31, 2016-2019
Program features:
- Valuable research experience in the labs of our faculty mentors
- Professional development sessions
- Site visits to local industry
- $1,500 stipend for 15 weeks
Selection criteria:
- Major related to the food and agricultural sciences (e.g. ag engineering emphasis) (30%)
- Hispanic or underrepresented student (20%)
- Female (20%)
- Essay indicating interest in food and agricultural sciences/Desire to pursue a career at USDA or in food and agricultural sciences (10%)
- Leadership activities and community service (10%)
- G.P.A. (10%)
Requirements:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must be attending a public or other non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institution
Application deadline: August 15
Application forms should be submitted before August 15 and consist of the following materials:
- Personal information: name, email, phone number, gender, Hispanic-underrepresented etc.
- A statement of purpose describing what you hope to gain by participating in this RELO program, your career interest, etc. (Essay indicating interest in food and agricultural sciences)
- An unofficial transcript reflecting your entire college career (copies or scans are fine as long as they are readable)
- GPA and anticipated major (priority to students with interest in food and agricultural engineering)
- Short bio or CV
Submit your application package via email to yampatzidis@csub.edu