Nov. 7, 2022, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Students in Grand Rapids Community College’s TRIO program will share their summer research experiences during a Nov. 9 open house.
The federally funded TRIO program provides academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, financial guidance, counseling and other supports to assist students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
As part of TRIO, students have opportunities to participate in summer research through these programs:
- Michigan Technological University’s Michigan College and University Partnership.
- The University of Michigan’s Community College Summer Institute.
- U of M’s Great Lakes Arts, Cultures and Environments program.
- A study abroad trip to the Netherlands sponsored by the Council for Opportunity and Education.
Stacie Aguirre-Jaimes was in Michigan Tech’s MiCUP program this summer.
“It really opened my eyes to what type of opportunities are out there for me and other students like me,” she said. “It’s a great experience to have, especially as a first-generation student, who may or may not know what their path is.”
Professor Anna Maria Clark, TRIO advisor, said summer research opportunities are transformative experiences for students.
“Participating in summer research has impacted their academic journeys in immeasurable ways,” she said, “from goal and career clarification, academic confidence, personal confidence, understanding the transition to four-year schools, hands-on lab experiences, understanding of research and lab experiences, developing relationships with faculty and grad assistants, creating a broader network of friends from other schools also participating in summer research, and more.”
The open house runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 on the third floor of the Student Center, 122 Lyon St. NE. Snacks will be provided.