The
Freshman/Sophomore MBRS-RISE (fsRISE) program offers
a variety of benefits to all student participants,
ranging from individual mentoring to financial
support. Benefits include, but are not limited
to:
World Class Research Training. The MBRS-RISE
program is funded by the National Institute of
Health and has been active on the UTSA campus for
nearly 30 years. Past MBRS-RISE trainees can
be found completing their doctorates (Ph.D.s) at
Harvard, Dartmouth, UT Southwestern, Univ. of
Colorado, UTHSCSA, and a host of other world class
universities. Past RISE Undergraduates and
graduate students who have earned their Ph.D. are
currently employed in Government, Industry and
Universities throughout the nation. The new
Freshman/Sophomore component was designed to make
our students even more qualified, by assuring that
they begin their training earlier in their schooling
and providing training in basic laboratory
techniques prior to them beginning their research.
Financial Support. fsRISE trainees will earn
$9.85/hour for participating in RISE-Sponsored
activities and events. During their freshman
year, students will work 10 hours per week while
completing coursework and laboratory
visits/rotations. During the Summer Bootcamp
and subsequent Summer research experience, students
will be working full time, 40 hours/wk. In
Fall and Spring of their Sophomore year, students
will maintain a 15 hours/week research schedule in
their laboratory.
Funding for a Scientific Conference. During
their Sophomore year, all students will attend a
national conference and, hopefully, submit an
abstract that they will present as a scientific
poster or oral presentation. Conferences
attended are either
SACNAS or
ABRCMS.
Mentoring. All fsRISE students will receive
mentoring by a variety of program faculty and staff.
Of great significance is the relationship developed
with the research mentor, who will guide the student
while their research skills are developing and will
likely provide the most significant letters for
graduate school admission.