Student working on her lab

The RAD membership program is geared toward students in all STEM disciplines. Through the RAD membership, students are eligible to participate in the following:

  • BIOL 15 (1 Unit) – Undergraduate Research Reports: Seminar Course where students learn to present research and give feedback to their peers, offered in Fall, Winter, Spring with Dr. Seth Rubin and Fall with Dr. Ted Holman. If you would like to enroll, please contact Dr. Steven Paniagua at spaniagu@ucsc.edu.
  • RAD Community Events: This includes a variety of workshops and community events to promote self-growth, community and professional development of our students.
  • Graduate School Application Support: You are eligible to receive assistance and guidance from the STEM Diversity Programs staff regarding the graduate school application process.
  • 1-1 Mentoring from STEM Div. Staff: If you would like to receive personalized support from our staff, as a RAD member you can receive direct mentorship from any of our staff.
Eligibility

There are no requirements for becoming a RAD member.

Deadlines
Applications are accepted all year round.

How to apply

If you are interested in RAD please fill out the online membership form.

RAD MEMBERSHIP FORM

For questions and additional information about the application process, please contact our office at 831-459-4770 or send an email to stemdiv@ucsc.edu.