Undergraduate Research | ISE RISE Program

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ISE RISE Program

FAQ Apply to ISE RISE
  • Are you interested in conducting research and being mentored by faculty, post-doctoral fellows and advanced graduate students?
  • Would you like to know how to prepare for and pursue a graduate. degree?
  • Does spending time on the beautiful campus of NC State appeal to you?
  • Will you have completed at least your sophomore year of college by next summer?

You may be the right candidate for the ISE RISE (Research Internship Summer Experience) Program.

Participating in this program will better prepare and motivate you to pursue advanced degrees, thereby helping sustain a rich talent pool in critical areas related to all aspects of industrial and systems engineering research and innovation. We encourage engineering students from underrepresented and underserved groups from the US and its territories to participate.

PARTICIPANTS WILL

  • Conduct state-of-the-art research related to challenging industrial and systems engineering problems
  • Be mentored by NC State faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students
  • Experience the diverse research atmosphere and culture at NC State University
  • Present results at a research symposium and poster competition.
    • Participate in weekly seminars and workshops to prepare for graduate school and professional development
      • e.g., preparation of research abstract, poster, research statement; planning for research and academic careers
  • Engage in social and community activities
  • Have opportunities to co-author scientific manuscripts with the mentors
  • Non-NCSU participants will receive a $4,000 stipend; in addition, university housing and roundtrip travel will be covered
  • Have access to campus facilities (e.g., library, athletic, and health facilities)

ELIGIBILITY

  • Should have attended an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or its territories
  • Should have completed undergraduate sophomore year by June 2022 or be in a master’s program
  • Be enrolled as a student in an US accredited academic institution in Fall 2022 semester
  • Hold a competitive GPA (3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale is recommended)
  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in research and in pursuing a graduate degree
  • Persons from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply

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IMPORTANT DATES

  • Application Deadline: Review starts March 17
  • Notifications: March-April
  • Program Dates: (tentative) May 29 – July 28, 2023

ISE RISE participants must be resident at NC State University full-time during the 2-month program. During this period, participants may not enroll for classes, concurrent summer programs, or hold other employment. ISE RISE is held on the NC State University campus in Raleigh, NC.

ISE Research Areas

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Contents of application
    • Application form
      • Including contact information (name, title, affiliation, email, phone) for up to 2 references
    • A single PDF file consisting of:
      • A brief resume (two page limit)
      • Statement of interest, including academic background, research and future career goals, your expectations from participating in in the ISE RISE program (two page limit)
      • Transcript(s) (unofficial copies are acceptable)
  • SUBMIT APPLICATION for 2023 (Application review starts: March 17, 2023)
    • Deadline for NC State ISE Students: April 1, 2023

2022 PROGRAM DETAILS

Tentative dates: May 29 – July 28, 2023

  • Application Deadline: Review starts March 17
  • Notifications: March – April

Got Questions?

Contact ISE’s undergraduate student coordinator at ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu.

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