The 2024 RISE UP Program offers Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Marshalltown Community College (MCC) the opportunity to conduct research in their field of study with faculty mentors and research scientists at Iowa State University. Eligible Students join a cohort of prospective STEM transfer and Iowa State students to conduct mentored research on the Iowa State campus between June 3 – July 26, 2024.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
How to Apply: You can find the most recent application material here RISE UP Student Application
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Criteria to be a RISE UP participant or Program Eligibility:
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 overall and GPA of 3.0 and higher in major preferred
- No prior research experience if new to the RISE UP program
- Coursework in STEM field/discipline
- Must be able to commute to Iowa State University during the program
Benefits of participation in the RISE UP program include:
- Join a cohort of Iowa State and Community College research scholars, mentors, faculty, and administrators who will help you excel
- Participate in mentored research on the Iowa State Campus
- Participate in regular professional and educational development activities
- Present your research at professional conferences and symposia
- Build your resume
- Prepare for and learn about graduate school
IINSPIRE LSAMP/RISE UP Program Requirements/Expectations:
- Participate in research training at Iowa State University during the summer 2024.
- Work on research projects ten to twenty hours weekly and meet with your research mentor regularly
- For first-year students, participate in first-year research seminars, including those organized through the ISU Honors Program
- Commit to AT LEAST 20 hours per week of IN PERSON research training on the Iowa State University campus during the summer term (Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3rd – July 26th, 2024)
- Complete the Introduction to Research Course during the summer term
- Present your research at the IINSPIRE LSAMP Summer Symposium, Iowa State Summer Symposium and/or the IINSPIRE LSAMP Annual Conference
- Attend all IINSPIRE LSAMP professional development events during the summer and academic year
- Complete two or more STEM majors transfer courses;
- Maintain minimum of 2.7 GPA
- Uphold RISE UP’s high standards of academics and integrity
Questions? Please contact:
Scott Schultz
Dean of Science, Engineering, Math, and Social Science (SEMSS)
IINSPIRE LSAMP Campus Director
Sfschultz@dmacc.edu
Nancy Woods
REU Coordinator, Professor Math/Physics
nawoods@dmacc.edu
Bobby Elam
Professor Math
IINSPIRE LSAMP Campus Director
Bobby.elam@iasvalley.edu
Sunday Tim
Associate Professor Ag and Biosystems Engineering
IINSPIRE LSAMP Campus Director
Tim@iastate.edu
