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Mission Statement
The Research Opportunities Community (ROC) is a residential research environment committed to exposing undergraduates to the research process at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) in collaboration with Student Housing, the ROC will integrate itself into the research culture of the UCI community.
Purpose
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To introduce the residents of ROC to research and creative opportunities at UCI
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To become the hub of research activity among undergraduate residents at UCI
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To assist the residents through the research/creative process of identifying
interests, and to engage them into excitement of discovery and innovation
Participating Residential Communities
2006-2007: Hobbiton in Middle Earth Housing Complex
Expectations of Residents
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To engage in the research process of finding the right opportunity and mentor
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To conduct research during the academic year
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To present at the ROC Symposium held in Spring quarter
For example, during the academic year, students will be expected to participate in group projects of interest to residents that conclude with the presentation at the ROC Symposium at the end of the year celebrating their accomplishment.
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