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Program's Mission

Interested in a great summer program? Check out the TUNE Summer Bridge to Research Program!

The TUNE Summer Bridge to Research Program removes barriers to transfer by familiarizing students and faculty with the life at UCR.

The goal of this program is to encourage students to explore research opportunities and to discover more about the engineering field.

Apply for TUNE (Training from Undergraduate through Navy Engagement) — a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is within reach!

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Research

Full time research through the ten week program in BCOE’s state of the art laboratories across all majors.

Professionalism

Participants will be apart of workshops to prepare for their first year at UCR and get tips on how to successfully achieve their goals at UCR. Participants will also participate in company tours to see future possibilities in engineering.

Community

Participants will be able to explore UC Riverside’s campus and get to know many resources available for students before they start classes in the Fall.

About the Program

The research program is a paid ten-week, full-time research experience for 20 first-time incoming community college transfer students to BCOE. These students will receive a $5,000 stipend at the end of the ten weeks, given they have full-filled the time and research requirements. The program is supported by the Training from Undergraduate through Navy Engagement (TUNE) Grant from the Office of Naval Research, aimed at supporting underrepresented student populations in the engineering field. The TUNE Summer Bridge to Research Program requires a full-time commitment from each student for its entire duration. Participants are expected to work up to 40 hours/week in active research. Students will also be participating in a research symposium with an oral presentation and research abstract.

Program Deadlines

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Application Open	March 29th, 2021
Application Deadline	June 01, 2021

I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in the program. It really broadened my view as to what I could apply myself to and what types of work are available once I graduate. I learned important technical skills, gained professional experience, and made valuable connections that gave me a leg up on my resume and job applications. Thanks to my research experience, I am closer than ever to getting an internship for this upcoming summer.

Rebecca Albano

Mechanical Engineer Transferred from Mt. San Jacinto College

The Summer Bridge to Research was an incredible experience. I was a great way to get my feet wet in the world of research. I was assigned to Dr. Amit Roy-Chowdhury's VIdeo Computing Group where I got to learn about machine learning and neural networks by creating an algorithm to train a computer how to read handwritten digits. It was a great way to find out that machine learning was not for me and to gain more experience with Matlab and Python. I still use the skills I learned to this day whether for class or personal projects. The program also gave us opportunities to visit companies and raised my interest in robotics and how to be a more competitive candidate when applying. This program gave my knowledge which I could not have gained from a classroom setting and an environment to form meaningful connections between representatives from companies, my lab group, and my peers.

Brittiney Sempasa

Brittiney Sempasa - Electrical Engineer Transferred from Norco College

Summer 2019 was one for the books. Since declaring as an engineering major, I anxiously waited for the time I would apply scientific principles to engineering problems. Textbook examples bored me-I wanted a hands-on experience. Through TUNE’s Summer Bridge to Research program, what I was looking for found me. Because of TUNE & TTP, I received unfretted access to a professional laboratory where I was assigned a project meant to contribute to the advancement of science. The individuals I worked alongside held advanced degrees, nonetheless, they treated me equally. Though there were moments I was beyond frustrated, the experience was absolutely worth it.

With the help of TUNE and TPP, I learned about, how to conduct, and If I enjoyed research. I developed professionally and personally-building networking skills whilst forming friendships with other transfer students interested in research. Before registration day, I learned about the campus and its resources. Via conversations with co-workers, I gained insight on points to consider before pursuing an advanced degree; imbibing differences in expectations between my community college and UCR.

Aside from the many advantages, an important benefit was getting paid well for work I found both interesting and enjoyable. Moreover, as was the case in the community, I did not start my journey alone. Because of TUNE and TPP, I had friends whom I could count on when things got tough. As transfer students, we have all struggled to get to this point. Knowing that you’re not alone in the struggle can be the difference between dropping out and persevering.

Buddy Ugwumba

Electrical Engineer Transferred from Mt. San Jacinto College

FAQs

Here are a few FAQ's about the program. If you have any additional questions please email Janet Cabrera at jcabrera@engr.ucr.edu.

When is the application due?

Applications are due no later than 11:59 pm on June 1st, 2021.
When will I know if I got into the program?

Application decisions will be announced on June 11th, 2021. Application decisions will be sent through email.
Will I get to choose the lab I want to work in?

No, the program will assign you to the lab for the program, however, it will be based on your research interests as stated in your application. All research will be done remotely.
Will I be able to take summer classes or vacation during the program?

No, students will not be able to take any summer courses or vacations during the program. This program is full-time 40 hours a week research.
How many students will be accepted into the program?

20 students will be selected into the program.
Will research be on campus?

No, research will be done remotely this year.

Get In Touch

If you have any questions about our program

Janet Cabrera
Engineering Transfer Coordinator
jcabrera@engr.ucr.edu
(951)827-9251

Winston Chung Hall
Room 103

Engineering Transfer Student Center

TUNE Summer Bridge to Research Program