Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) Scholars is designed to achieve equitable outcomes for all undergraduates who are interested in Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Science, Physics, and Mathematics.
Through MPS Scholars, students are connected to opportunities designed to enhance educational and career success, including:
- Dedicated graduate student, faculty, and alumni mentors
- Research opportunities both on and off campus
- Networking events with alumni and helpful connections to scientists in industry
- Timely information and resources for students planning to go to graduate school
- New courses that help students get oriented at Cal, find their best paths through the science majors, and get prepared for research and internship opportunities, such as MPS 1: Navigating the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- A vibrant supportive community and a network of organizations that span Astronomy, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics
- Timely, valuable information about educational and career opportunities
- Assistance navigating the array of services and organizations of interest to science students
- Annual retreats and events where science students can get to know one another, interact with faculty and advisers in a relaxed and encouraging setting, establish and renew their own highest aspirations, and be inspired
- Encouragement, guidance, advocacy, and accurate, useful information from others in the science community in contexts where each student’s’ identity, interests, and ambitions is recognized, encouraged, celebrated.
MPS Scholars is supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation fosters path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care improvements and preservation of the special character of the Bay Area. Visit Moore.org and follow @MooreFound.
This website is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
