Are you majoring in science or mathematics at CI, and thinking about graduate studies in your field? If you are, then we are looking for you!
The CSU STEM Pathways & Research Alliance (SPaRA) is a program designed to increase in the number of students who are pursuing graduate study in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). CI-SPaRA brings together students with similar interests and motivation to excel and to participate in a collaborative learning environment conducive to success.
Students who are majoring in a STEM discipline—Applied Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science and Resource Management, or Mathematics, who want to consider earning an M.S. and/or a Ph.D. in their field, and who face barriers to education are encouraged to apply for this program.
This activity is open and available to all who are interested to apply and/or participate regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or natural origin.
Program Eligibility:
To be eligible for the CSU-SPaRA program a student must:
- be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- be enrolled in an undergraduate major in a STEM discipline
- be within two years of graduation
- be an individual who has faced or faces social, education, or economic barriers to careers in STEM
- be considering graduate study (M.S. and/or Ph.D.) in a STEM discipline (Please note: students committed to pursuing medical degrees and other professional post-baccalaureate degrees are not eligible for membership.)
- be available to attend the weekly SPaRA in-person seminars on Fridays, 10:00AM-11AM in El Dorado Hall Room #140, in the first semester of membership
Those ineligible for the CSU-SPaRA program, and those who expect to graduate in more than two years may consider applying to be an SPaRA Affiliate. SPaRA Affiliates are welcome at all activities but are ineligible for funding. Affiliates may apply to become SPaRA members (if eligible) when within two years of graduation.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in being part of the SPaRA program, complete the online application below. Your application will be complete once you have e-mailed a pdf copy of your unofficial transcript to christine.opzeeland627@csuci.edu or provided a printed copy of your unofficial transcript to Chris Opzeeland (El Dorado Hall ).
SPaRA Application deadline: The Friday before the first day of classes each semester. Late applications may be accepted as space permits.