RESP Summer Overview
Each year, a select cohort of first-year students newly admitted to the School of Engineering or School of Natural Sciences are invited to participate in RESP. Participation is limited to invited students. Students who accept the invitation to join RESP are expected to complete all components of the program, including meetings with staff and student mentors in the fall semester. In exchange, Emerging Scholars attend the program at no cost and receive a stipend for their participation. The summer program requires a full-time commitment and usually extends from mid June to early August.
Participants in the Rice Emerging Scholars Program are mentored by professional staff members and a team of student Fellows who excel in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and/or Computer Science. Fellows are responsible for facilitating the academic and social transitions of the emerging scholars for the duration of the six week program. Additionally, scholars receive advising support from professional staff on the Student Success Initiatives team.