STEM Scholars
We serve as an integrated portal for STEM students to find all the STEM-focused services, programs, and resources at UCSC.
Kenneth & Ann Thimann Scholarship
In 1984, Dr. Kenneth Thimann and his wife, Ann established a scholarship fund “…to be awarded at the end of the academic year to a graduating UC Santa Cruz senior who has been accepted to a graduate school, and shows the most promise as a future scientist in one of the disciplines for biology, chemistry, […]
Elmer A. Fridley Award in the Physical Sciences
The Elmer A. Fridley Scholarship in the Physical Sciences is awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in the physical sciences. The scholarship fund was established in 1989 upon receipt of a bequest from the estate of William Fridley, a long-time resident of Santa Cruz County.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Provides a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to undergraduate students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Primary Care Physician Award
This award supports a graduating senior at the UC Santa Cruz who will be entering an accredited medical school soon after successfully completing their bachelor’s degree.
Research volunteer, PISCO Kelp Forest Monitoring
We are looking for motivated AAUS certified scientific divers to help us conduct kelp forest community surveys around the Monterey peninsula. Contact Emily Saarman (esaarman@ucsc.edu) for details.
Research volunteer, Rockfish Larval Dispersal Project
Assist in collecting juvenile and adult rockfish, taking fin clips for genetic analysis, and maintaining collection devices for juvenile fishes. Contact Emily Saarman (esaarman@ucsc.edu) for details.
Small Group Tutoring
Tutoring sessions are an hour long and generally have a capacity of 6 students. When you sign up, you’ll make a commitment to attend tutoring weekly for the entire quarter.
Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC Leads)
UC LEADS scholars embark upon a two-year program of scientific research and graduate school preparation guided by faculty mentorship.
Seymour Center Internships
Become a part of our team of school programs instructors who teach engaging, hands-on, marine-science activities to visiting school groups in our seawater and teaching labs.
Advising for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in room 230 of the Physical Science Building (PSB).
Advising for Plant Sciences B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in room 105A of the Coastal Biology Building (CBB), located on the Coastal Science Campus (CSC).
Advising for Marine Biology B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in room 105A of the Coastal Biology Building (CBB), located on the Coastal Science Campus (CSC).
Advising for Biology B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology in room 389 of Thimann Labs.
Advising for Neuroscience B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology in room 389 of Thimann Labs.
Advising for Human Biology B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology in room 389 of Thimann Labs.
Advising for Physics (Astrophysics) B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Physics in room 211 of the Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISB).
Advising for Applied Physics B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Physics in room 211 of the Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISB).
Advising for Environmental Sciences B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences in room A234A of the Earth & Marine Science Building (EMS).
Advising for Biology B.A.
Advising is provided by our Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in room 105A of the Coastal Biology Building (CBB), located on the Coastal Science Campus (CSC).
Private Tutoring for Physics
Our Department of Physics maintains a list of tutors who charge for private sessions. Please contact physicsadvising@ucsc.edu for more information, not affiliated with Learning Support Services (LSS).
Workshops for Engineering & Science Transfers (WEST)
WEST fosters collaboration between transfer students and actively engages participants in the critical-thinking skills of research through hands-on workshops while helping build a community of STEM transfer students.
Advising for Science Education B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Physics in room 211 of the Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISB).
Advising for Physics B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Physics in room 211 of the Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISB).
Advising for the Mathematics B.S. and B.A.
Advising is provided by our Department of Mathematics in room 4147 of McHenry Library.
Undergraduate Research in Science & Technology Award
The scholarship award covers the costs of equipment, travel, and lab fees for undergraduates students from any major at UC Santa Cruz interested in conducting research in science or technology.
Advising for Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology in room 389 of Thimann Labs.
Advising for Ecology & Evolution B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in room 105A of the Coastal Biology Building (CBB), located on the Coastal Science Campus (CSC).
Advising for Earth Sciences B.S.
Advising is provided by our Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences in room A234A of the Earth & Marine Science Building (EMS).
Kathryn D. Sullivan Research Impact Award in Earth & Marine Sciences
This program supports a summer research project by an undergraduate mentored by a graduate student conducting a summer research project in Earth and planetary sciences, ecology and evolutionary biology, chemistry, or related disciplines.
Advising for Chemistry B.S. & B.A.
Advising is provided by our Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in room 230 of the Physical Science Building (PSB).
Gunderson Family Student Research in Coastal Sustainability Summer Award
This award supports undergraduate students engaging in coastal sustainability research at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Undergraduate Researcher, Auerbuch Stone Lab
We are looking for undergraduates interested in researching novel antimicrobials and the elucidation of how pathogens sense the host tissue environment to control virulence.
Ocean & Climate Data Lab, Student Researcher
We’re interested in Ph.D. or M.S. students in ocean sciences with strong quantitative skills. If you’re an undergraduate interested in research experience, there may be summer internship opportunities.
Pre-Health Coaching
Our coaches can help you prepare and apply for medical and other professional program, craft your personal statement, provide career advice, and link you up with extracurricular experiences.
Modified Supplemental Instruction (MSI)
MSI is intended to be an additional resource to help you catch up, practice course concepts, and excel in your class.
Private Tutoring for Mathematics
Our Department of Mathematics maintains a list of tutors who charge for private sessions. Please contact mathadvising@ucsc.edu for more information, not affiliated with Learning Support Services (LSS).
Mathematics Directed Reading Program (DRP)
This program pairs experienced graduate students with motivated undergraduates to meet weekly and discuss a topic of their choice.
Private Tutoring for Chemistry & Biochemistry
Our Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry maintains a list of tutors who charge for private sessions. Please contact chemadvising@ucsc.edu for more information, not affiliated with Learning Support Services (LSS).
Summer Research Symposium
This Physical & Biological Science Summer Research Symposium offers STEM students the opportunity to discuss their research with faculty, peers, and the public.
Ecology & Conservation in Practice
Based in the UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserve System, this research course focuses on field methods, ecology, and conservation equivalent to the content of four on-campus courses.
LAMAT Astrophysics Internship Program
LAMAT is an integrated eight-week summer program designed to introduce students to astrophysical research methods and tools through original research projects in computational astrophysics.
Scientific Diving & Boating Safety Program
Our Diving Safety Program assists, trains and maintains students, faculty, and staff in compliance with scientific diving regulations, as well as OSHA and AAUS requirements.
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)
We offers research training to participating honors students to help prepare them to compete successfully for entry into graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
This UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Research Symposium offer STEM students the opportunity to discuss their research with faculty, peers, and the public.
Sustainable Materials Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
We provide undergraduate students, especially those enrolled in community colleges and four-year non-PhD granting institutions, with a comprehensive summer program in state-of-the-art materials science.
Small Mammal Undergraduate Research in the Forest (SMURF)
We study small mammal population dynamics on three UCSC Natural Reserves. Undergrads work with grad students and reserve staff while learning field techniques and practice writing a grant proposal.
Fort Ord Natural Reserve Internships
Activities and opportunities for undergraduate students take place year-round at the reserve, with specific opportunities that change throughout the year based on reserve and staff needs.
Forest Ecology Research Plot (FERP) Internships
FERP internships support the development and maintenance of long-term ecological monitoring of the forest, including growth, recruitment, and mortality of trees, spatial and temporal patterns in understory vegetation, and more.
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars
The program exposes early-career college students to the field of environmental conservation through field research, leadership, and professional training.
Post-Baccalaureate Research Program (PREP)
PREP provides underrepresented groups who have recently obtained their bachelor’s degrees with intensive research experience. The program’s goal is to strengthen participant’s candidacy for admission to the nation’s strongest Ph.D. programs, and prepare them to earn Ph.D. degrees in the biomedical sciences.
Summer Research Experience (SRE)
Students participating in the SRE program work with UCSC’s faculty in their labs to gain valuable lab experience, while being introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory research.
Summer Research Institute (SRI)
We provide first generation under represented students students with 8-week long lab internships to grow academically and develop professional skills.
Ronald H. Ruby Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to reward the most promising young physicists while also honoring Ron’s vision of providing greater access to quality college education.
Dean’s & Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards
The annual research awards recognize excellence in demonstrated research and creativity among undergraduate students.
Steck Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding undergraduate research project chosen from recipients of the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Award.
Future Leaders in Coastal Science Award
The award supports graduate and undergraduate student research on the coastal zone (both land and sea), including studies of natural and human-impacted systems.
Student Research & Education Awards in Marine Science
Each fall, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and the Institute of Marine Sciences hold an open competition for UCSC students to encourage research and education projects in the marine sciences.
Kathryn D. Sullivan Scholarship Award in Earth & Marine Sciences
A merit-based award that encourages students pursuing degrees in disciplines related to Earth and marine sciences to gain real-world experience that builds scientific knowledge
*Undergraduate Research Database*
The UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Research Database is designed to assist students with engaging in the world-class research accomplished here on campus or other programs or institutions.
Koret Undergraduate Research Scholarship
The Koret Scholarship provides funding for a variety of undergraduate research projects and experiences outside of their regular course schedule and in collaboration with faculty and graduate student mentors.
Science Testing Support
We provide exam accommodations for undergraduate students with documented disabilities from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) who are enrolled in undergraduate courses at the Division of Physical & Biological Sciences.
Research Affiliate for Diversity (RAD)
This program is geared for students in all STEM disciplines. Students can participate in the following: community events, study groups & tutoring, graduate school application support, and journal club.
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
Statewide initiative that aims to support and retain underrepresented undergraduates to achieve their degrees in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Math Placement Coach (ALEKS)
Math Placement is the first step in selecting and enrolling in your first UCSC undergraduate math course. Math placement using ALEKS PPL is a multi-stage process of assessment and improvement.
ACE Problem Solving Sessions
We are an academic support program dedicated to increasing the diversity of undergraduate STEM students. We offer problem solving sessions and peer mentoring to help you hurdle difficult science courses.
Center to Advance Mentored, Inquiry-Based Opportunities in Ecology & Conservation (CAMINO)
CAMINO provides inclusive research opportunities, funding, and community to underrepresented undergraduate students exploring careers in environmental science and conservation.