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Students from the Research Apprenticeship Program RAP participants A student learns first-hand about research RAP participants

A Commitment to Diversity

The College of ACES organizes several programs to target traditionally underserved groups underrepresented in the food and agricultural sciences.

Developing Future Leaders

Diverse students with ACES degrees have skills needed to transform the culture within public and private organizations.

Graduate Education

Creating a pool of diverse people with advanced degrees to solve tomorrow’s complex global problems.

Valuing Differences

Engaging all ACES students in learning activities and programs that promote multiculturalism and pluralism.

How to Apply

Pre-College Programs

Research Apprentice Program I

RAP I: 4-week experience for HS freshmen and sophomores

USDA Ag Discovery Program: For HS freshmen through juniors.

Research Apprentice Program II

RAP II: a 7-week math & science lab experience for rising HS juniors & seniors focused on careers in the food, human and environmental sciences.

 

Young Scholars Program

A summer and first year academic experience provided for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Learn more about YSP...

Weekend Research Apprentice Program

wRAP allows high school students to make ACES a weekend visit, meet students, and see classrooms and labs. Learn more...

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Mentoring in New Biology

Latina student conducting biology research Students from Hispanic-serving institutions in Illinois will engage in research and mentoring to prepare for graduate school through the UMNB program.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Mentor and mentee The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program and the Summer Research Opportunities Program offer undergraduate students further research experience.