Want to do EXCITING SCIENCE? GET A PhD. Want a PhD? First earn an MS at CAL STATE LA.

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1 Diane Scaduto BS Cal Poly Pomona PhD Cancer Biology Baylor U College of Medicine Post Doc MD Anderson Want to do EXCITING SCIENCE? GET A PhD. Want a PhD? First earn an MS at CAL STATE LA. NIH RISE MS to PhD Fellowship : $ 19-21K/year California State University, Los Angeles Why a PhD? This is an exciting time to do science. We face many challenges and opportunities. Participation in the most exciting science requires motivated talent that has been developed to the highest levels: PhD scientists get to decide which research questions get asked and answered. Come join us and develop your career. Vanessa Gonzalez BS UCLA PhD candidate in Biology Harvard Shandee Dixon BS Cal State LA PhD in Biology, U of Michigan Post Doc UC Irvine Jose Miranda BS UC Irvine PhD in Biochemistry, U of Colorado,Boulder Damian Gilling BS Rutgers Univ, PhD in Microbiology U of Arizona Post Doc Center for Biological Defense Why you? We need your unique perspective. Science is made richer by differences in gender, race, ethnicity, and culture among scientists. This human activity progresses in proportion to the quality and novelty of the research questions posed by its practitioners, and the creative efforts expended in answering them. The value of diversity is that we gain a better understanding of phenomena by having many investigators form and answer research questions from their varied perspectives, and to subject these to experimental verification and reproduction. Cognitive diversity in science benefits from diversity among scientists. Why Cal State LA? We are serious about research. The NSF lists Cal State LA as the #1 baccalaureate institution of origin of Hispanic STEM PhD recipients among BS/MS US mainland institutions. Our MS programs are among the strongest on the West Coast. If you are motivated to follow a career in research, and want to improve before pursuing the PhD, develop your talents through a demanding two-year research-intensive program. You know that hard work will hone your skills and achievements for success in strong PhD programs. If you are hungry for opportunities to develop your career then a research-based Cal State LA MS is your best option. Why RISE MS-to-PhD? Our mission is to enrich the American research enterprise by making available to top PhD programs the creativity and intellectual talents of minority individuals. After earning the PhD, we expect our alumni to establish careers as independent investigators and assume leadership positions in their disciplines. In the past decade, 80% of RISE MS-to-PhD Scholars entered top PhD programs. RISE is an important source of wellprepared and motivated minority talent. In the past decade, 101 Cal State LA alumni earned the PhD, and are in postdoctoral appointments or are in professional positions in academia and industry. They are making a positive impact on science. An additional 130 are in PhD programs. Intense laboratory research with productive faculty principal investigators is at the core of our training program. RISE students have published over 700 journal articles. Academic skills, cognitive background, and commitment to PhD-level success are further developed through a deliberate program of workshops, academic and career advisement, and integration into the rich Southern California research community. We also emphasize development of presentation and scientific writing skills. Buying Protected Time to Excel. A major grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the NIH provides a salary of $19,000-$21,000 per year so you can devote full time to your research training and academics. Additional funds for tuition and fees, for research supplies, and for professional travel are provided. Deadline for Completed RISE Applications is April 8, Participation in the RISE MS-to-PhD Program requires admission to the University s MS (or MA) programs (application deadline for Fall 2015 online through CSUMentor is April 26). Several departments require an additional application submitted directly to them by the April 26 deadline: Psychology; Biological Sciences; and Chemistry & Biochemistry. Additional information. Please use the accompanying application form (or download it at Questions: Contact Karla Carias at kcarias@cslanet.calstatela.edu, tel. (323)

2 MORE Programs CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES NIH RISE MS-to-PhD GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION Program start : June 22, 2015 This application is for RISE MS-to-PhD fellowship to support only. This PDF version can be filled out saved, and submitted to us not later than April 8, 2015 as an attachment. Participation in the RISE MS-to-PhD Program requires admission to a Cal State LA MS (or MA) program (application deadline for Fall 2015 is April 26). Several departments require brief additional applications directly to them: Psychology MA; Biological Sciences MS; Chemistry & Biochemistry MS Links to these are at the end of this application form. I. Background Information a. Name: B. CIN #: c. Address: d. City: State: Zip Code: e. Cell Phone Number: Home Phone: f. and Place of Birth: g. U.S. Citizen: (check one) YES NO If NO, give country of citizenship: h. Permanent Resident (give visa symbol and number): i. Ethnicity/Race (check one) African American/Black; Hispanic/Chicano(a)/Latino(a); Caucasian/White; Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Guamanian; American Indian or Alaska Native (Tribe ); Filipino(a); Other Asian (identify) ; Other (identify) j. Person to Contact in Case of Emergency k. Address: City: Zip Code: l. Relationship Telephone: II. Educational Background and Career Goals a. High School, Location, and Year of Graduation: b. Undergraduate College or University Major of Graduation C. Overall Grade point average (a=4.0, b=3.0, etc.): D. Grade point average in science/math/engineering courses: E. Check area of proposed Cal State LA MS degree: Chemistry; Biochemistry; Biology; Microbiology; Bioinformatics; Physics; Biophysics; Psychology;

3 Mathematics; Biomedical Engineering; Other (specify Area ) F. Month and year you expect to complete Cal State LA MS program: E. Identify your highest planned educational level: MS; PhD; Post Doctoral Other (specify) G. Have you applied to a PhD program? Yes. If yes, attach a list of institutions; no. If not, to which institutions do you plan to apply after the MS. H. How did you hear about our program: website; internet search; family; Friend; former RISE Participant; academic advisor; professor/mentor; other: III. Please attach the following to complete this application: Transcripts of all your college and university work. If you are a Cal State LA student, request transcripts from work at institutions other than Cal State LA. Attach unofficial Cal State LA transcripts that you can download from GET. Attach or arrange to have a copy of your Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test Scores A current curriculum vitae/resume. Include any academic (or other) honors received, research experience, and publications and presentations that resulted from that work. Attach additional pages, providing a deliberate response to EACH of the following. The Program Advisory Committee will use your responses to assess your interest in pursuing a research career, and also your ability to express your ideas through writing. Please describe any experience you have in research or related areas. What research question did you pursue; what did you do; and what do your results mean? The MBRS RISE program is designed for students already motivated and committed to a PhD-level research career. It prepares students for admission and success in PhD programs immediately following MS program completion. How congruent is this with your educational goals? Discuss your career plans after you complete your formal education, particularly how research in science, engineering, or mathematics fits into these plans. Explain any discrepancy between your grades in academic coursework and your talents and potential. It is expected that you will complete the MS degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Explain how your selection as a RISE MS-to-PhD Scholar will enhance underrepresented minority participation in research careers. Arrange to have three letters of reference written on your behalf by science, engineering, or mathematics faculty members (and list these individuals below). If you have participated in laboratory research, one of the letters should likely be from your research director. These letters should be completed on the attached Faculty Recommendation Form and ed to us by the writer as an attachment to: morepro@calstatela.edu. If your references prefer, they can print out and mail the letters to the Cal State LA MORE Programs office. Referee Name Institution You must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. If you are a permanent Resident attach a NOTARIZED copy (both sides) of your Alien Registration ( green ) card. 2

4 Please be advised that no action will be taken on incomplete applications, including missing letters of reference. IV. Authorization to Use Records I hereby authorize the More Programs personnel access to my university records for purposes of admission to and continuation in the RISE Program. All information will be kept in strict confidence. My file contains the following: A. Copies of my transcripts of College/University work B. Personal information from this application C. Letters of recommendation D. Other documents related to my admission or continuation in the Program. to revoke this authorization, I must do so in writing. Such revocation will apply as of the receipt date. Electronic or Manual Signature of Applicant Please return the completed application form not later than April 8, 2015 to: MORE Programs Office Biological Sciences 160 c/o Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, California If you have any questions call: Karla Carias at morepro@calstatela.edu Visit the MORE Programs website: CHECKLIST FOR REQUIRED APPLICATIONS: This application is for an MBRS RISE MS-to-PhD Research Fellowship only. The deadline for its receipt in the MORE Programs Office is 5 PM April 8, 2015 Deadlines for University Admission. If you are not yet an MS student at California State University, Los Angeles, you must also be admitted by the University prior to participation in RISE MS- to-phd. The Deadline for online application is April 26; The University does not accept late applications. Please apply to Cal State LA graduate programs through University Graduate Admissions: SEVERAL MS DEPARTMENTS REQUIRE BRIEF ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO THEM: Biological Sciences (research areas in Biology and Microbiology). The priority deadline is March 15, with applications accepted through April 26 as a final deadline. Chemistry and Biochemistry. The deadline is April 26. Apply through Psychology. The deadlines are March1 for the MS and April 26 for the MA program. Apply through 3

5 FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM has applied for a graduate research fellowship through the NIH RISE MS-to-PhD Program at California State University, Los Angeles and has listed you as a reference. The goal of RISE MS-to-PhD is to develop the talents of students through a strong MS (or MA) program so they become competitive for admission and success in strong PhD programs. Information you type on this PDF form is savable. Please complete and return it from your institutional account as an attachment to: morepro@calstatela.edu If you prefer, print the letter and mail it directly to the MORE Programs Office, c/o Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, California State University, Los Angeles, CA The deadline for completed applications is April 8, In the table below, give us your assessment of the applicant s achievements and potential by checking the appropriate box for each category: Motivation for a research career Outstanding (top 5%) Excellent (top 10%) Good (top 20%) Average (top 50%) Below Average No opportunity to observe Academic preparation Analytical skills Probable creativity Potential for success in research Skills in written Skills in oral Perseverance to attain goals Likelihood to enter PhD Program 2. In the space provided below (or on a separate page) please comment on the candidate's potential for success in completing a PhD program and establishing a research career in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering Name Title Electronic or Manual Signature Institution Telephone number 4

6 FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM has applied for a graduate research fellowship through the NIH RISE MS-to-PhD Program at California State University, Los Angeles and has listed you as a reference. The goal of RISE MS-to-PhD is to develop the talents of students through a strong MS (or MA) program so they become competitive for admission and success in strong PhD programs. Information you type on this PDF form is savable. Please complete and return it from your institutional account as an attachment to: morepro@calstatela.edu If you prefer, print the letter and mail it directly to the MORE Programs Office, c/o Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, California State University, Los Angeles, CA The deadline for completed applications is April 8, In the table below, give us your assessment of the applicant s achievements and potential by checking the appropriate box for each category: Motivation for a research career Outstanding (top 5%) Excellent (top 10%) Good (top 20%) Average (top 50%) Below Average No opportunity to observe Academic preparation Analytical skills Probable creativity Potential for success in research Skills in written Skills in oral Perseverance to attain goals Likelihood to enter PhD Program 2. In the space provided below (or on a separate page) please comment on the candidate's potential for success in completing a PhD program and establishing a research career in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering Name Title Electronic or Manual Signature Institution Telephone number 5

7 FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM has applied for a graduate research fellowship through the NIH RISE MS-to-PhD Program at California State University, Los Angeles and has listed you as a reference. The goal of RISE MS-to-PhD is to develop the talents of students through a strong MS (or MA) program so they become competitive for admission and success in strong PhD programs. Information you type on this PDF form is savable. Please complete and return it from your institutional account as an attachment to: morepro@calstatela.edu If you prefer, print the letter and mail it directly to the MORE Programs Office, c/o Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, California State University, Los Angeles, CA The deadline for completed applications is April 8, In the table below, give us your assessment of the applicant s achievements and potential by checking the appropriate box for each category: Motivation for a research career Outstanding (top 5%) Excellent (top 10%) Good (top 20%) Average (top 50%) Below Average No opportunity to observe Academic preparation Analytical skills Probable creativity Potential for success in research Skills in written Skills in oral Perseverance to attain goals Likelihood to enter PhD Program 2. In the space provided below (or on a separate page) please comment on the candidate's potential for success in completing a PhD program and establishing a research career in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering Name Title Electronic or Manual Signature Institution Telephone number 6