Student Development & Recruitment
Promoting Global-minded Professionals

Scholars' Center

Located in Surge IV, #409 (Map & Directions), the Scholars' Center provides research opportunities and resources for all engineering students and program participants of the NSF-funded California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP), Women in Engineering, and 22 engineering student organizations. The Scholars' Center promotes a "learning community" for students and is a resource for faculty and industry partners. Please visit us or contact the SD&R staff to learn more about the Scholars' Center.

The Scholars' Center provides numerous resources including:

• Scholars' Support
  Open Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
  Location: Surge IV, #409, Map & Directions
  Study Room, open 24/7
  Computer Lab, open M - F 9am -5pm
  Employment Opportunities
  Student organization support (CALESS, BEA & EJC)
  Professional & Leadership Workshops
  Wireless Internet
  Book Loans
  Technical Support (Laptops, projector)
• Research Opportunities
  NSF-funded California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP), support to present at Undergraduate Research Conference
• Internship Opportunities
  Intel, ChevronTexaco, Lockheed Martin, Sandia National Laboratory
• Scholarships
  Intel Honors, Sandia National Lab, Lockheed Martin, Chevron Texaco
• Student Travel Support
  Support to travel to Conferences
• Transfer Student Support
  Math, Science and Engineering (MSE) Transfer Day (CAMP funding)
  Advising, "Pass the Torch," Tutorial
• Incoming Freshmen Support
  Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP), Academic Theme Program (ATP)
• Orientation Course
  ENG 11 for freshmen & transfers
• Academic Support & Resources
  Quarterly review of academic performance, intervention advising
  "Study Jams" are organized by students at the Scholars' Center. This student-driven activity encourages studying in groups, peer tutoring, and students supporting each other academically.
• Career Resources
  Industry interaction with student organizations (i.e. Genetech, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Sandia National Laboratory, ChevronTexaco)
• Student Organization Links with Professional Organizations
  Travel, support of organization events, Student Organization Office
  Engineering Joint Council (EJC)
• Industry
  Industry Connect (i.e. Intel, ChevronTexaco, Lockheed Martin, Sandia National Laboratory, Genentech, etc)
• Alliances & Collaborations
  • NSF-funded California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
  • Mentorships for Undergraduate Research Participants in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences (MURPPS)
  • Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program (BUSP)
  • UC Leadership Excellence Through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS)
  • Mentorships for Undergraduate Research in Agriculture, Letters, and Science (MURALS)
  • McNair Scholars Program
  • Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology (CBST)
  • Northern California Nanotechnology Center (NCNC)
  • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
  • Office of the Provost
  • Learning Skills Center
  • African American Studies
  • Chicano Studies
  • Native American Studies
  • Asian American Studies
  • Cross-Cultural Center
  • Community Colleges