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The Integrated Inclusive Science Program offers students the opportunity to study the sciences in an interdisciplinary manner, while gaining research experience with a UR faculty member.

Program News

URISE applications for summer 2018 are now being accepted. 

A new chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is forming at UR. If you are interested in being part of the group, please contact Dr. Isaac Skromne for details.

Feature Stories

Kiana Gunn, '19
After survivng cancer as a child, Kiana Gunn was motivated to conduct research that could lead to a cure.
Milly Brooks, '18
Milly Brooks, '18, researched the long term effects of lower socioeconomic status in rats
Ashley Alex, '18
Ashley Alex designed her interdisciplinary studies major around her research in Dr. Lester Caudill’s lab.
Quincy McKoy '18
Quincy McKoy explores how enediynes can help combat cancer.
Leadership & URISE
Dr. Julian Hayter and Dr. Jessica Flanigan participated in URISE programming to introduce students to leadership studies and discuss topics related to critical thinking.
Fiona Lynch, '17
Fiona Lynch, ’17, uses a differential equations model to show how the body responds to infection.
Rosanna Thai, '17
Rosanna Thai, ’17, uses her research experience to prepare for a career as a therapist
Melisa Quiroga-Herrera, '18
An internship at a hospital in Bolivia sparks Melisa Quiroga-Herrera’s interest in global health.
Ezana Befekadu, '17
University of Richmond revitalizes the STEM disciplines through science programs that help students develop necessary research skills.
Soleil Shah, '17
A wide range of coursework and experiential learning helped Soleil Shah understand the challenges in improving healthcare policy.
of URISE students enroll in additional science courses after SMART or IQS
of IQS students become STEM majors
of SMART students complete course and conduct summer research
2017 URISE Program

Resources

Department of Biology

Department of Chemistry

Department of Physics

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Gottwald Center for the Sciences

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Integrated Inclusive Science Program
Gottwald Science Center B-100
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8228

Integrated Inclusive Science Program Coordinator: Dr. Carol Parish
Administrative Coordinator: Deatrice Cleaton