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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

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

University of Richmond URISE Program Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Underrepresented Groups in STEM Fields
University of Richmond’s URISE program has received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
SMART class rallies around faculty member
After Shannon Jones’ dog passed away in January, her close-knit class of biology and chemistry students worked together to find her a new puppy.
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.
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
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
138 UR Drive
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8228

Integrated Inclusive Science Program Coordinator: Dr. Kristine Nolin
 Administrative Coordinator: Deatrice Cleaton