Achieve Scholars Program
Overview
The Achieve Scholars Program is a program designed to help students in all majors in the areas of research readiness, mentorship, and academic success through the help of dedicated faculty advising and peer mentoring. As an Achieve Scholar, you will be exposed to graduate and professional development workshops and opportunities to engage in research. Juniors and continuing Seniors students will be trained and have the opportunity to be peer mentors for other undergraduate students.
ASP Research Trainee
Freshman/Sophomore/Incoming Transfer students will start as Achieve Scholars Research Trainees. Research Trainees will learn about undergraduate research, participate in program activities, workshops, peer mentoring, and advising. The program is goal oriented and students will be encouraged to apply to research opportunities like Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).ASP Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors are advanced ASP students who have a strong foundation in research and want to give back by helping other students. Peer Mentors will be trained in the fall through a 2 unit course and PM's are eligible for a stipend of $200 dollars.ASP Peer Mentor & Research Trainee Applications Now Open!
The Achieve Scholars Program is now accepting applications for both Peer Mentors and Research Trainees for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year.
Benefits
Students will learn how to get started in research
Dedicated faculty advising, graduate school, and career workshops
Learn how to do research and use campus resources
Peer Mentors will receive a $200 dollar stipend divided throughout the academic year
Meet Dr. Ever Barraza
Please contact Dr. Barraza below if you'd like to know more about ASP.
Contact Ever