Celebrating National Transfer Student Week | OURS Student Spotlight

Chloe Ma (she/her) | SURF & URAP | Spring ’25 Chloe Ma is a transfer student from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is currently a double major in ethnic studies and sociology, and is interested in understanding how society functions and theorizing her personal experiences. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. and work in academia. Chloe previously participated in URAP and is continuing her research in SURF L&S. For her SURF project and honors thesis, she is studying the experiences of undocumented Asian immigrants in higher education institutions. […]
Berkeley Talks: What is understanding? Berkeley scholars discuss

Professors in psychology, biology and ethnic studies broach this deep question as part of a series for the College of Letters and Science course, Research, Discovery and You. Listen to the episode and read the transcript on the UC Berkeley News article linked here. The podcast is available to stream on all platforms now! From left: Aileen Liu, director of Curricular Engagement Initiatives in L&S, facilitates a conversation with three UC Berkeley faculty — Hernan Garcia, an associate professor of molecular and cell biology and of physics; Christian Paiz, an […]
URAP Students Making it Happen!

Recent posts on URAP students and mentors! Click here for the link to the “Piecing together history: Student discoveries at The Bancroft Library’s Center for the Tebtunis Papyri provide a window into antiquity” Article Click here for the link to the “Arts & Humanities: Next Generation Internet Sustainability” Article
2024 OURS Research Programs Application Portal is Live!

The application cycle for 2024 is now open for the Haas Scholars Program, SURF L&S, and Rose Hills Summer Scholarships. Please review your eligibility for each program and the application materials prior to applying. Get support on your research proposal by attending a draft workshop, which are being offered throughout the month of February. Applications are due Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59 AM PST. Link to the application portal