The Research Intensive Series in Engineering for Underrepresented Populations (RISE-UP) is an undergraduate research program that started in 2005. RISE-UP provides academic year and summer research opportunities.

Goals

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Keep underrepresented students interested in engineering and learning

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Encourage innovation, discovery, and independent thinking

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Encourage students to go on to graduate school and perhaps the professoriate.

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Provides collaborative team building between professors, graduate students, and undergraduates

Our Progress

RISE-UP Scholars since 2005

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Retained in major

Graduated

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Went to graduate school

67% Went to industry

Contributors

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