Fund: Al and Barbara Baumstark Endowed Award for Undergraduate Research in Chemistry or Biology Department: CNAS Scholarships:Gifts:Endow D01335 Purpose: Undergraduate Student Support Fund Purpose: This fund shall be used to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students performing research under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology at the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) at UCR. Criteria and Selection Process: The fund shall be administered by the CNAS Dean's Office, which will ensure those student researchers in Biology or Chemistry who are being considered for the award meet the criteria outlined herein and will utilize a faculty scholarship committee appointed by the Dean, or their designee, to evaluate applicants based on qualifications. The Dean's Office will ensure awards are made timely and consistent with this agreement. Student candidates may self-nominate, or else be nominated by CNAS faculty for consideration. This award is restricted to US citizens, permanent residents, or to students on a valid J-1 visa under federal law. This award should be for students that plan to attend graduate school and shall not include pre-med students. Preference shall be given to students who come from traditionally underrepresented groups.