Fresno State, MBRS RISE

Introduction

This program is sponsored by the National Institute of Health. The purpose of the MBRS Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program is to enhance the research environment at minority-serving institutions. The overall goal is to increase the interest, skills, and competitiveness of students and faculty in pursuit of biomedical research careers. This link will take you to the NIH program overview site: [http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-05-127.html]

The RISE program at California State University, Fresno provides opportunities for students to become interested in research, to help them envision their own research career and to provide the tools for achieving this goal. 1) The Pre-Research Activity contains components designed to make biomedical and behavioral research and research careers more visible to lower division students and to give students opportunities to determine if a research career is attractive. 2) The Pathway to Success Activity and the 3) Research Experience Activity are designed to offer a promising group of students interested in pursuing research as a career, guidance through the process of preparing for entry into Ph.D. programs and an intense research experience. These are described on the Rise Activities Page.

A description of RISE Program activities may be found at this link.

This program is under the direction of Dr. Alejandro Calderon-Urrea. For inquiries about the program please contact:

	Dr. Alejandro Calderon-Urrea
	e-mail:	[calalea@csufresno.edu]
	Phone:	(559) 278-4080
	Office:	Science Building 202B
	Address:	California State University Fresno College of Science and Mathematics Department of Biology 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S SB73 Fresno, CA 93740-8034

For more information about applying or concerning student activities please contact:

	Dr. Ryan Earley, Interim Program Director
	e-mail:	[rearley@csufresno.edu]
	Phone:	(559) 278-4217
	Office:	Science Building 302
	Address:	California State University Fresno College of Science and Mathematics Department of Biology 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S SB73 Fresno, CA 93740-8034

	Dr. Alice Wright, Program Director
	e-mail:	[awright@csufresno.edu]
	Phone:	(559) 278-7692
	Office:	Science Building 318A
	Address:	California State University Fresno College of Science and Mathematics Department of Biology 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S SB73 Fresno, CA 93740-8034

	Dr. Saeed Attar, Undergraduate Coordinator
	e-mail:	[sattar@csufresno.edu]
	Phone:	(559) 278-2639
	Office:	Science Building 364B
	Address:	California State University Fresno College of Science and Mathematics Department of Chemistry 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue Fresno, CA 93740-8034

	Dr. Jim Prince, Graduate Coordinator
	e-mail:	[jamespr@csufresno.edu]
	Phone:	(559) 278-2559
	Office:	Science Building 314B
	Address:	California State University Fresno College of Science and Mathematics Department of Biology 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S SB73 Fresno, CA 93740-8034

MBRS - RISE at Fresno State

Introduction