California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)

CAMP MEMBER REGISTRATION

2022 CAMP SUMMER SCHOLARS APPLICATIONS OPEN

2021-22 CAMP SCHOLARS (QUARTERLY) APPLICATION ARE CLOSED

Our Motto:

Scientists are best developed by other scientists serving as mentors who exhibit and expect scholarly excellence.

The California Alliance for Minority Participation is designed for students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics [STEM] fields pursuing graduate (Master/Doctoral) degrees.

CAMP-UCR was established at the University of California, Riverside in 1994 and is funded by the National Science Foundation [NSF] and the University of California Office of the President [UCOP].

CAMP-UCR is a program that works to encourage NSF-declared underrepresented students in the STEM fields to successfully complete undergraduate science degrees and further pursue their studies at the graduate and professional levels. The National Science Foundation considers an underrepresented minority in STEM as students with Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Non-Filipino-Pacific Islander ethnic backgrounds reported at UCR at the time of admission.

CAMP exists at nine of the UC campuses and at various California State Universities, California Community Colleges, independent colleges and universities, and national laboratories that together work to achieve a goal of doubling the numbers of minority students receiving a B.S. or a B.A. degree in the many science disciplines.

Goals and Aims:

To increase the quantity and quality of underrepresented students receiving Baccalaureate, Master, and Doctoral degrees in STEM.
To support sustained and comprehensive approaches that facilitate achievement of the long-term goal of increasing the number of students who earn doctorates in STEM.
Foster undergraduate research as a stepping stone toward higher education.
Develop written and oral communication skills.

Vision:

Faculty see creative research as a way to prepare students for persistence toward the B.S. degree and success in graduate school. Our efforts affirm that STEM students are best developed by other STEM students serving as mentors who exhibit and expect scholarly excellence.

Benefits

Research opportunities and financial support	Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) access	Seminars are given by distinguished faculty members and UCR alumni
Faculty mentoring/peer counseling	Graduate school admission and preparation	Access to CAMP-UCR Student Center
Career counseling and job fairs	Study locations	Social activities
Presentation skills development	Professional development workshops	Networking opportunities
Laboratory training	Travel to professional conferences and symposia	Outreach

Outcomes

Students have the opportunity to conduct original research	Collaboration with other initiatives, inter/intra-collegiate
Expanded research opportunities	Increase of B.S. completion rates
Sense of community and belonging	Increased graduate school entry
Students present the results of their research at system-wide and national scientific conferences.	Increased presence nationally

How to Join:

Fill out Registration via Google Forms (make sure you are logged into your UCR R'Mail).
Email Confirmation will be sent.
Start attending CAMP Meetings & Events.

2022 CAMP Summer Scholars Applications are OPEn

$5000.00 stipend

10-weeks, 40 hours/week (full-time)

Program dates: June 20^st – August 26^th
Part of the Research In Science & Engineering [RISE] Program
Additional requirements through RISE

Professional development (workshops, seminars, social activities)
Part of structured research program with 100+ students
Present at RISE Symposium

Full-time commitment, cannot enroll in summer classes, be employed or take vacation during program dates
Need lab with enough work (remote and/or in-person)

Deadline: Sunday, April 24, 2022

2021-22 CAMP Scholars Applications are CLOSED

Paid research for each academic quarter (must apply each quarter).
$1,000 Stipend for 10 hrs/wk minimum (10 weeks per quarter).
Participate in professional development, graduate seminars, career preparation, team-building activities, and more.
Must have your own faculty-mentored lab position for each quarter.
All CAMP students who meet eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling application before the start of any quarter!

CAMP Officers 2019-2020

Dr. Brandon Brown

Faculty Director

Email: brandon.brown@ucr.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Personal Link: https://profiles.ucr.edu/brandon.brown

Nhi Tran

CAMP Program Coordinator

Email: nhi.tran@ucr.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment

Heather Haro

CAMP President

5th-year Environmental Sciences major

A transfer student from Santa Monica College

STEM Connections Peer Mentor.

I first learned about CAMP after being invited to the 2016 CAMP Symposium at UCI after doing a summer research program at UCLA. I ended up meeting awesome people out there doing such cool research ... so once I transferred to UCR, I knew I wanted to be involved apparently. I was CAMP's treasurer last year and I'm this year's CAMP President. My goal for CAMP this year is to serve it as a welcoming community where we can all learn about graduate education and where we can encourage one another to take up space in the scientific community and know we belong: clap:
Fun Fact about me: I love going to concerts, visiting national parks, traveling, and the Dodgers!

Hailey Levi

CAMP Vice President

4th- Year Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Major; Education Minor

I joined CAMP because I wanted to be involved with a community of people that supported the fact that I wanted to go to grad school, but that I also had no idea what I was doing. CAMP brings together many students like me and lets us explore our options, do research, and learn from each other. Fun fact about me: I love going to Disneyland and I love to make TikTok videos.

Laura Medina

CAMP Secretary

3rd-year Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Major

She joined a CAMP to learn more about graduate school.

Jose Herrera Madrigal

CAMP Treasurer

3rd- Year Linguistic / Spanish Double Major

Fun fact: He bakes/cooks when he's stressed, has a shopping addiction on and he cosplays. He joined CAMP because we have a wonderful textbook library and needed a book.

Zachary Amador

CAMP Academic Coordinator

2nd- year Neuroscience Major

Fun Fact: I have studied Taekwondo for almost 9 years and have a third-degree black belt. I joined CAMP because I was a little lost trying to navigate through college going toward research and wanted some guidance. Being apart of this club has helped orient my goals in college and has been a valuable source of resources. As an academic coordinator, I hope to create helpful information for academics and be able to help people navigate the vast resources available for academic and personal growth.

Tyler Smith

CAMP Outreach Coordinator

2nd- Year Transfer Physics Major

Fun Fact: I used to sing and play in crust punk bands. I joined CAMP because it is a great platform for underrepresented students to obtain resources and networks. I hope to add to the wealth of resources and get students motivated about STEM research and graduate school. Transfer students have a special place in my heart, as I transferred last year. Being at UCR for only two years has disadvantages in that we really have to hit the ground running, we only have two years to be involved in research, and may not be as knowledgeable on all the resources UCR has to offer. As an outreach coordinator, I hope to reach out to local community colleges and share the information I wish I had at that stage.

Ivan Cid-Vargas

CAMP Recruitment Coordinator

2nd-year transfer, Material Science and Engineering Major

As a recruiting coordinator, you may have seen him during orientation and possibly in your classes later. Fun fact: he's a peer mentor and he's done the Redbull Soapbox Race! He joined CAMP because he wanted more opportunities for internships and he wanted to make the club grow.