eTIPS Research Experience

Program Overview

The eTIPS Research Experience is a semester‑long, faculty‑mentored undergraduate research initiative at CSUSB that equips students to explore cutting‑edge fields—such as AI, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and data science—with real-world impact. Through a structured program blending workshops, mentorship, and presentation opportunities, students receive stipends and hands-on learning experiences that bridge academic theory and industry application.

Program Timeline

• Program Duration: January - April
• Orientation: Kickoff session to introduce program expectations, workshops, and resources
• Social Mixer: Mid‑program informal gathering for students, faculty, and industry professionals to network
• Workshops: Workshops offered throughout the spring hosted by industry professionals.
• Research Symposium: Culminating oral or poster presentation at the Research Week (April 14-16)

Eligibility & Application

Faculty

• Must be full-time, tenured, or tenure-track faculty members at CSUSB.
• Must have an active research project in emerging technology (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, biotech, data science).
• Faculty are encouraged to identify students they have not previously mentored, as part of our commitment to ensuring equitable access to research opportunities for all students.

Students

• Must be full-time undergraduates at CSUSB with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must be enrolled for the full 2025–2026 academic year.
• Each student receives a $1,520 stipend (paid hourly at $17.86/hr for up to 6 hours per week).
• Students are expected to participate in required program activities and events.
• Application Process: Faculty identify student participants.

Program Activities

• Orientation: Introduces program scope, expectations, and workshops
• Workshops: A series of workshops offered throughout the spring semester hosted by industry professionals.
• Social Event: A relaxed mixer for networking and idea exchange between faculty, students, and industry professionals.
• Research Week: Students are expected to present an oral or poster presentation at the annual Research Week (April 14-16).

Benefits

• Student participants gain career‑relevant experience in conducting, communicating, and presenting research in emerging technology domains
• Mentorship by faculty fosters scholarly development and professionalization
• Networking opportunities with peers, faculty, and industrial/community partners
• Opportunity to bolster graduate school applications or professional portfolios with research experience and presentation skills

Contact & Support

For questions, contact the Office of Student Research & Innovation (OSRI) via email at osr@csusb.edu or email Dr. Ryan Keating (rkeating@csusb.edu). 

Summary: Program at a Glance