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In making selections, priority will be given to those students pursuing a bachelors degree in the sciences, engineering or mathematics. Applicants should be current, full-time students at UCSB (or a former participant of the EPSEM summer institute) and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Because of the nature of the programs, all applicants must have participated in undergraduate research and must have experience in giving technical presentations. Students who will be graduating in June 2008 are still eligible and are encouraged to apply. Download application form in MS Word or Acrobat (PDF) format.

EPSEM Summer Institute Resident Assistant (4)

Program Dates: July 13 - July 26, 2008
Estimated Salary: 2,500.00

The EPSEM Resident Assistants (RA) acts as the main liaison between the institute participants, the lab mentors and the program directors. Program participants work in groups of four on a project under a graduate mentor. The participants will ultimately give a final (powerpoint) presentation on their lab project. The primary role of the RA is to prepare the participants for this presentation. Each RA will be responsible for one or two projects with which they are expected to become intimately familiar. The RA must be able to answer questions regarding the project(s) in particular and questions regarding scientific presentations in general. Accordingly all RA's are expected to have participated in and presented undergraduate research. RA's will use their past research/presentation experiences to aid EPSEM participants in constructing and giving a professional, scientific final presentation. Because of the group nature of the institute, the RA's communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills will be as important as their scientific proficiency. Secondary RA responsibilities include lead roles in social and recreational activities, general (academic/career) counseling and daily meetings with both program participants and directors. It must be stressed that the EPSEM summer institute is an intensive two week program. RA's will be living side by side with participants and can expect to be on call 24/7 while working an average of 12 to 15 hours a day.

Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science Resident Assistant (4)

Program Dates: August 10 - August 22, 2008
Estimated Salary: 2,500.00

The SIMS Resident Assistants (RA) help incoming UCSB freshman with their transition to college through the two week SIMS program. Program participants work with graduate mentors in lab and classroom settings to develop the skills necessary to excel in science based classes at the university level. The primary role of the RA is to provide auxiliary support to the graduate mentors and to act as the main liaison between the program participants and the program directors. The RA must be able to answer questions regarding participant's lab projects in particular and lower division math/science questions in general. All RA's are expected to have participated in and presented undergraduate research. RA's will use their past research/presentation experiences to aid SIMS participants in constructing and giving a professional, scientific final presentation. Because of the group nature of the institute, the RA's communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills will be as important as their scientific proficiency. Secondary RA responsibilities include lead roles in social and recreational activities, general (academic/career) counseling and daily meetings with program directors. It must be stressed that SIMS is an intensive two week program. RA's will be living side by side with participants and can expect to be on call 24/7 while working an average of 12 to 15 hours a day.

Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science Academic Peers (2)

Program Dates: August 10 - August 22, 2008
Estimated Salary: 800.00

SIMS Academic Peers work on a daily basis with students, both in a group and individually, to provide academic support, information, and necessary structure to assist students in their transition to college life. They work closely with other SIMS staff in order to create a harmonious climate within the Santa Ynez Apartments and the program in general. Peers coordinate and take responsibility for Study Breaks, taking pictures, video taping, creating the SIMS Slide Show, assisting RA's with "SIMS Funny Awards", holding nightly office hours during which tutoring is provided, and participating in mandatory activities. Peers are also responsible for SIMS 2008 T-shirt design. (Approximately 80 hours)