Science Ambassadors Group during Discover UCR Day 2024

Become a CNAS Science Ambassador

What is the Science Ambassador Program?

The Science Ambassadors program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to represent UC Riverside’s College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences to internal and external constituents. The Science Ambassadors are the face of the program and assist the college as a host during official functions, make presentations where required, and act as a student liaison with the various communities that CNAS serves both on and off campus, with a particular emphasis on recruiting events and activities.

Within the program, Science Ambassadors also have the opportunity to participate in outreach projects with local Riverside elementary, middle, and high schools. These Science Ambassador projects — BROTHERS, Little Einsteins, SISTERS, and SMASH — offer unique opportunities for Science Ambassadors to share their passion for the sciences with students at our local schools.

Science Ambassadors are well-versed with their majors and UCR and can communicate their knowledge and experience to prospective students and their families. They are highly involved in activities outside of the classroom, including undergraduate research, student life, athletics, etc. Each Science Ambassador has a distinct voice and a unique story which all contribute to the diversity of the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences at UC Riverside.

CNAS Science Ambassadors adhere to the highest standards of student conduct and academic integrity.

How Can I Become a Science Ambassador?

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A CNAS SCIENCE AMBASSADOR

The Deadline to Apply is Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

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Qualifications / Requirements

  • Must be a CNAS major
  • Highly recommended: 3.0 GPA
  • Must be in good academic standing including student conduct and academic integrity
  • Must have attended UCR for at least one quarter and completed 12 units
  • Must complete quarterly requirements with a minimum of
    • Two (2) CNAS events per quarter
    • Two (2) CNAS tours per quarter 
    • One (1) communications activity per quarter (options can include: content creation, Instagram Takeover, write a brief blog post, take event photos, write a brief event recap story, participate in a photo shoot, and more)
    • One (1) Science Ambassador community event per quarter
    • Four (4) volunteer project hours per quarter with BROTHERS, Little Einsteins, SISTERS, or SMASH Tutoring.
  • Must attend and actively participate with both first year and transfer student Highlander Days in Spring Quarter
  • Must attend and actively participate with monthly Science Ambassador meetings (first Thursday of each month between 5-6:30pm)

 

Benefits

  • Improve interpersonal skills
  • Development leadership, group dynamics, communication, and public speaking skills
  • Meet, interact, and network with other students, faculty, administrators, community members, and the CNAS Deans
  • Résumé enhancement
  • Recognition at graduation with a Science Ambassador sash and reserved seating (pending availability)

 

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