Project RISE (Research Institute for Scholars in Education)Summer 2018
Paid Internship studying Language and Literacy
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Program Description:
Project RISE (Research Institute for Scholars in Education), is a collaborative partnership between This program provides research-skills training and mentoring for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. The elements of the fellowship experience include: (a) A full-time, 8-week summer research seminar (Summer 2018) AND a 2 week winter seminar (Winter 2019) with faculty involvement from both universities; the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and Bowie State University (BSU). This project will equip and inspire 12 Pathway Fellows per year to pursue future doctoral study to advance knowledge in language and literacy. (b) Immersion in high-quality quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research by faculty at UMCP; (c) Sustained support for Fellows by faculty at BSU to hone their academic skills (both oral and written communication), and to receive information about graduate school and careers as well as assistance in applying for such programs; and, (d) Peer mentoring from graduate students.
