EXPRESS
The EXPRESS Program (Exposure to Research for Science Students) is a specially designed program for freshmen and sophomores at MU who are from ethnic groups that are “underrepresented” in the sciences. This includes students who identify themselves as African American, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander. This program has recieved prior funding from a grant from the National Institutes of Health to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue a career in biomedical research.
- Eligibility:
- All first-year and second-year MU students and transfer students who intend to major in a life science discipline or seek a career in a life science field, and are from ethnic or racial groups that are “underrepresented” in the sciences are eligible to apply. This includes students who identify themselves as African American, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander (Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Marianas, Palau, Micronesia, Melanesia, or the Philippines). Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents of the US.
- Pay:
- EXPRESS students typically work 8-12 hours/week during the semester at $6.65–$6.75/hour.
For more information, visit the LS UROP Web site or contact Linda Blockus, 150 Life Sciences Center, 573-882-5979, BlockusL@missouri.edu.