The Immigration and Border Community – Research Experience for Undergraduates, is a unique opportunity to learn social science research methods while collaborating with local organizations to conduct in-depth research about the unique challenges faced by border communities in the Paso del Norte region of southern New Mexico, El Paso and Ciudad Juárez.
The U.S. Mexico border is currently at the center of political controversy, one that has threatened to further disrupt border cities that were once closely integrated. Immigration is an important part of the Paso del Norte region and the increase in border enforcement has significant impacts not only on those passing through the border, but those who live here as well. This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to learn social science research methods through hands-on collaboration with local organizations about border enforcement and its impacts on immigrants and border communities.
Benefits:
- Stipend of $5,000 and meal expenses
- Students traveling outside the region will receive accommodation
- $500 towards travel expenses
- The opportunity to go on several excursions, including a one-week intensive field-trip through the Arizona/Sonora borderlands.
Suggested Majors:
*Note: These are merely suggestions. If you feel this opportunity is right for you then we encourage you to apply.
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science
- Geography
- Any other Social science related fields
If you have any questions about finding summer research or you need assistance with you application, please contact Dr. April Householder, aprilh@umbc.edu.
