General Membership
The CSU STEM Pathways and Research Alliance (CSU-SPaRA) is a coordinated systemwide program aimed at preparing the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers and graduate students. At CSULB, our program offers activities and professional development designed to improve the retention, graduation, and degree attainment of undergraduate students in STEM.
Application
Students may apply to the general CSU-SPaRA program at any time.
Apply to CSU-SPaRA (application coming soon)
Benefits
Benefits to participating in the general program at CSULB include:
- Career and research advising
- STEM textbook reimbursement (upon reimbursement approval)
- Workshops and guest speakers
- Assistance with graduate school application
- Network with other undergraduates and alumni
Some of these benefits have additional eligibility requirements and limited capacity.
In addition to the general benefits, CSU-SPaRA members are eligible apply for the following funded research programs:
- CSU-SPaRA Research Fellows (academic year)
- CSU-SPaRA Summer Program
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Be enrolled at a participating CSU campus in an undergraduate major in a STEM discipline.
- Be an individual interested in pursuing graduate studies or join the workforce in a STEM field that is outside the health profession degrees or careers.
