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Rosalind Franklin House
What is the Rosalind Franklin Program?
Rosalind Franklin House is a unique living and learning community for first and second year female students who plan on pursuing majors in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. These groups of first-year students enjoy the benefits of sharing common residential and academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. This living-learning community creates purposeful links among the academic, residential, and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first and second years.
Rosalind Franklin house is located in Winkler Hall on the Busch Campus, which is also home to departments in the life sciences, chemistry, physics, geological sciences, mathematics, pharmacy, and engineering.
Shared Courses:
In addition to the other courses that you will take in your first semester, you will be automatically enrolled in:
This is a one credit pass/no credit course designed to expose students to different careers in the sciences. It is a ten week course that meets once a week, taught by an upperclassmen who is an expert on the subject. In addition, the FIG provides resources for transition to college setting by providing information on health and wellness, academic services and much more!
Why should I join the Rosalind Franklin Living-Learning Community?
The Rosalind Franklin Commitment
Members of the AIMS community will be expected to:
Where will I live?
Students accepted into the program will live in Winkler Suites on Busch Campus.
Winkler Hall is a residence traditionally for upperclassmen. It is a 4-story building with an elevator. Six people share one suite. Rooms are carpeted; and have computer access and provide cable tv. In addition each suite has its own bathroom and living room. The building offers a spacious main lounge and kitchen on the first floor. There are lounges on every floor with laundry facilities. Close to Winkler hall are the Busch Campus Center, Busch Dining Hall, Pual Robeson Cultural Center and Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (premier athletic facility).
For more information on Winkler Residence Hall, click here.
FAQs
Click here to download the FAQs.
Apply Now! Space is limited:
Rosalind Franklin Registration is closed. For further questions please e-mail Shannon Agner.
Contact Us
Ghada Endick
Director of Learning Communities
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Bishop House
115 College Avenue
Phone: 732-932-7442
E-mail: rulc@echo.rutgers.edu
http://rulc.rutgers.edu/
Alice Seneres
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
Allison Road Classroom, Room 316
Phone: 732-445-3179
E-mail: seneres@rci.rutgers.edu
- What is the Rosalind Franklin Program?
- Shared Courses
- Why should I join the Rosalind Franklin Living-Learning Community?
- The Rosalind Franklin Commitment
- Where will I live?
- FAQs
- Apply Now!
- Contact Us
What is the Rosalind Franklin Program?
Rosalind Franklin House is a unique living and learning community for first and second year female students who plan on pursuing majors in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. These groups of first-year students enjoy the benefits of sharing common residential and academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. This living-learning community creates purposeful links among the academic, residential, and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first and second years.
Rosalind Franklin house is located in Winkler Hall on the Busch Campus, which is also home to departments in the life sciences, chemistry, physics, geological sciences, mathematics, pharmacy, and engineering.
Shared Courses:
In addition to the other courses that you will take in your first semester, you will be automatically enrolled in:
- FIGS: Exploring Careers in the Sciences
This is a one credit pass/no credit course designed to expose students to different careers in the sciences. It is a ten week course that meets once a week, taught by an upperclassmen who is an expert on the subject. In addition, the FIG provides resources for transition to college setting by providing information on health and wellness, academic services and much more!
Why should I join the Rosalind Franklin Living-Learning Community?
- Live with students who share common career goals and course selection . . . make new friends quickly!
- Take advantage of the First-year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) taught by a peer instructor who will introduce new students to special university resources related to their potential major and career
- The reduced bus travel because most STEM classes are located on Busch Campus
- Unique opportunities to meet graduate students and faculty in informal settings
- The potential to learn more about majors and careers in the sciences
- The ability to share a residential community with undergraduate peer mentors
- The prospect of developing friendships with other women interested in science
- The convenience of academic support services in residence
The Rosalind Franklin Commitment
Members of the AIMS community will be expected to:
- Attend and participate in projects and programs.
- Support the academic success of community members.
- Attend monthly community meetings in residence.
- Enroll in the FIGS Exploring Careers in the Sciences course.
- Abide by all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as outlined by the Rutgers Residence Life and Housing offices.
Where will I live?
Students accepted into the program will live in Winkler Suites on Busch Campus.
Winkler Hall is a residence traditionally for upperclassmen. It is a 4-story building with an elevator. Six people share one suite. Rooms are carpeted; and have computer access and provide cable tv. In addition each suite has its own bathroom and living room. The building offers a spacious main lounge and kitchen on the first floor. There are lounges on every floor with laundry facilities. Close to Winkler hall are the Busch Campus Center, Busch Dining Hall, Pual Robeson Cultural Center and Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (premier athletic facility).
For more information on Winkler Residence Hall, click here.
FAQs
Click here to download the FAQs.
Apply Now! Space is limited:
Rosalind Franklin Registration is closed. For further questions please e-mail Shannon Agner.
Contact Us
Ghada Endick
Director of Learning Communities
Academic Engagement and Programming
Office of Undergraduate Education
Bishop House
115 College Avenue
Phone: 732-932-7442
E-mail: rulc@echo.rutgers.edu
http://rulc.rutgers.edu/
Alice Seneres
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
Allison Road Classroom, Room 316
Phone: 732-445-3179
E-mail: seneres@rci.rutgers.edu
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