Pathways to the Education Sciences Research Training Program
Research Institute for Scholars in Education (RISE)
Description:
Co-Principal Investigator: William Drakeford (Bowie State University)
Partner Institution: Bowie State University
The new Research Institute for Scholars in Education (RISE) training program at the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) and Bowie State University (BSU) is designed to provide undergraduate juniors and seniors with experiences in conducting education research while preparing participants for doctoral study. The training program will include faculty and students from both universities. Over the course of the five-year grant, RISE will offer up to 48 students one-year fellowships.
The RISE training program's theme focuses on language and literacy. As part of the year-long training program, fellows will receive training in education research, conduct research with faculty mentors, and receive assistance in applying to doctoral study. The training program includes a summer research seminar, followed by a two-semester research apprenticeship with UMCP faculty mentors, and academic mentoring from BSU faculty. The training program also includes a winter session workshop. By the end of the training, fellows will have gained:
For participation in the training program, each fellow will receive a stipend and a small allowance for travel.
Project website: https://education.umd.edu/project-rise
Increasing Diversity in the Education Sciences
A primary purpose of all Pathways training programs is to help increase diversity in the Education Sciences. RISE represents a partnership between two Maryland Universities that serve diverse student populations: the University of Maryland, College Park and Bowie State University, a historically black university. The program intends to recruit underrepresented students and students with disabilities. Participating faculty represent multiple academic disciplines and research expertise relevant to the training program's language and literacy theme.