Aggies Commit to Excellence Scholar (ACES) Program    

• Be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Strong interest in engaging in faculty sponsored research (in application narrative)
• Be registered full-time within any TAMUG major
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPR of at least 2.5
• Demonstrate intention to pursue graduate school (in application narrative)
• Intend to graduate from TAMUG
• Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours/week on the project
• Have a Faculty sponsor;

Individuals from underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Underserved populations include, but are not limited to: African-Americans, Asian/Asian-Americans (including Native Hawaiians, and/or Native Pacific Islanders), Hispanic Americans, Native American/Alaska Natives, individuals with disabilities/abilities; non-traditional students; veterans; and/or individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Assist the student in developing a meaningful research project
• Provide a high impact learning experience
• Provide laboratory space (field work is also acceptable), equipment and supplies
• Meet with the student on a regular basis to monitor project progress
• Assist student in all aspects of the preparation of a poster and oral presentation (i.e., including data analysis and interpretation)
• Promote student co-authorship on resulting publication(s), as appropriate

• Engage in a meaningful research experience
• Enhance communication and leadership skills
• Gain graduate school preparation
• Build a professional network through TAMUG Faculty sponsorship and lab groups
• Potential for a peer reviewed publication(s)
• Belong to a community of Undergraduate Research scholars and fellows