Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF)
About SURF
Welcome to the 2020 California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) website. This faculty-mentored student research program provides students an eight-week experience over the summer to hone their research skills while also learning about scholarly activities taking place across disciplines. This year, we had 30 students participating in the program who were selected from nearly 200 applicants (largest to date!).
In addition to engaging in disciplinary research, SURF students participated in an interdisciplinary research learning community designed to reinforce the interdisciplinary pillar of the university's mission. Furthermore, students learned about various resources on campus and beyond to help them realize their post-CI career and academic goals.
This summer, due the global COVID-19 pandemic, the SURF program transitioned to a completely virtual setting. Our dedicated faculty worked tirelessly to adapt their research projects to a remote environment. We are extremely appreciative of our dedicated faculty and their commitment to undergraduate research. We also commend the passion, grit, and curiosity of our SURF students as they jumped right in to engage in their respective research projects.
Please view the "SURF Projects" tab (or click here) to learn more about the 2020 SURF research activities and creative inquiry.
Congratulations to our 2020 SURF Students!
“Hey SURFers! I want to wish you all the best of luck on your journey to success. I have learned so much from all of you this summer and I have no doubt in my mind that you will be accomplishing the goals you set for yourself. Keep in touch!"
-Alexis Alcala (2020 Summer SURF Peer Mentor)
Dear SURFers:
Congratulations on completing the Summer SURF Program! We are very PROUD of you for committing to this virtual program and successfully completing it. We hope that you continue to connect with your fellow SURFers and engage in research with our great faculty! We look forward to supporting you in anyway we can. Please feel free to reach out. Enjoy the rest of your Summer!
Stay healthy, connected, and safe.
-Betty Ortiz (Student Research Support Coordinator)
To the 2020 Summer SURF Cohort,
Congratulations on your successful completion of the SURF program! You endured some drastic changes this year but through it all you have remained committed to your scholarly activities and personal growth. I hope you have enjoyed getting to know students (and faculty) from different disciplines and have gained invaluable knowledge and insight that you'll take with you far beyond this summer.
Stay connected with your faculty mentors, fellow SURF students, and with the SURF team. I hope you keep the momentum going throughout this upcoming year.
Felicidades! We are extremely proud of you.
-Luis A. Sanchez (SURF Faculty Coordinator)
Hi SURFers!
I’m so proud of everyone for completing the Summer SURF program, and I know this is a first or second step for all of the amazing things yet to come from everyone. I had the privilege of learning from everyone this summer and was inspired by the adversity I saw in each person, and I can’t wait to see the things you’re all capable of.
Keep me updated on your plans and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to!
Patricio Ruano (2020 SURF Peer-Mentor)
