The UCSD-CSULB Doctoral Diversity Initiative (DDI) program offers excellent opportunities for undergraduate students from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) to gain research experience and for Ph.D. students/postdocs from UC San Diego (UCSD) to pursue academic careers in primarily undergraduate institutes.
We aim to increase diversity in the field of materials science by providing training opportunities. Students from an underrepresented background are extremely encouraged to apply.
For more information, please contact ddi@csulb.edu.
Mission
UCSD-CSULB Doctoral Diversity Initiative program is funded by the UC Chancellor’s Office to increase doctoral diversity in materials science. The program runs on the collaboration between the UCSD Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) and the CSULB Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.
The mission of the DDI program is to increase diversity of students successfully completing Ph.D. programs and entering leadership positions in academia in the field of materials science.
Activities of the Program
- Opportunities for CSULB undergraduate students to conduct research at UCSD during summer with stipend through the RIMSE Summer Schools.
- Career advice for UCSD Ph.D. students and postdoc who would like to pursue an academia career in a primarily undergraduate institution.
- Opportunities for collaborative research between CSULB and UCSD faculty.
- Workshops and seminars to prepare CSULB undergraduate students for applying to Ph.D. programs.
How to Apply
Open application between February 6 and April 1, 2023.
Application Package for Pre-Screening
Please send the following to ddi@csulb.edu.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A copy of unofficial transcript
After the pre-screening, selective applicants will be notified to submit a full application to UCSD RIMSE Summer Schools.
Eligibility Requirements
CSULB Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at CSULB.
- Majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or any materials science related degrees. Students with Materials Science Option in their expecting degree is highly recommended to apply.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Committed to attending a Ph.D. program in the field of materials science after graduation from CSULB.
Current Scholars
2022 Cohort:
- Cindy Lai
- Matthew Plazola
- Nathaniel Cabral
Meet the Team
Dr. Fangyuan Tian, Co-PI
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
CSU Long Beach
Fangyuan.Tian@csulb.edu
Dr. Katarzyna Slowinska, Co-PI
Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
CSU Long Beach
Katarzyna.Slowinska@csulb.edu
Dr. Young-Seok Shon, Co-PI
Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
CSU Long Beach
YS.Shon@csulb.edu
Dr. Enrico Tapavicza, Co-PI
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
CSU Long Beach
Enrico.Tapavicza@csulb.edu
Dr. Andrea Tao, PI
Professor, Nano Engineering Department
UC San Diego
atao@eng.ucsd.edu
Dr. Michael Sailor, Co-PI
Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
Program Director, UCSD MRSEC
UC San Diego
msailor@ucsd.edu
