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The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC) engages undergraduates who will form the next generation of scientific leaders in a mentored summer research experience at the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center. Learn more about GW SPARC. This program is intended for undergraduates considering Ph.D. training and a career in research. Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. Students participate in cutting-edge research, learn contemporary cancer research techniques, examine health disparities and the impact of cancer in different communities, and prepare for research careers.  In addition to conducting basic science research with a mentor, students attend weekly workshops and seminars focused on cancer research, research skills, career development, and graduate school applications. At the end of the summer, all students present in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers. Apply to 2025 GW SPARC Now The deadline to apply is February 2.  Faculty recommendations are also due at this time. Please post/distribute to your interested students. Questions? Please contact: Pesha Rubinstein, MPH, Program Coordinator Pesha.Rubinstein@gwu.edu

Dear Colleague,

I am writing to make you aware of a 10-week summer undergraduate research program sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP, which is an MD/PhD program) on the medical campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  UM-SMART is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a combined MD/PhD degree leading to a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist performing basic research relevant to human health and disease. As a UM-SMART summer research fellow, students work full-time in a basic research laboratory under the mentorship of a research faculty member.  More detailed information on UM-SMART is detailed below. 

In addition, the MSTP will be hosting an Information Session on February 5, 2025 from 12:00pm-1:30pm EST.  This is an informal chat with program staff and current fellows to answer questions about our MD/PhD program, the admissions process, and Michigan.  Interested students can register to attend.

More info on UM-SMART…

The goal of the UM-SMART program is to help students decide if a career as a physician-scientist is right for them, and to enhance competitiveness when applying to MD/PhD programs.  The UM-SMART has helped 119 undergraduate participants learn about MD/PhD training since 2008.  After graduation, 77% of past participants entered MD/PhD, PhD, or MD programs.  This 10-week program is aimed at students who have some amount of basic and mechanistic research experience related to medicine and are interested in gaining more experience to advance their career goals.  UM-SMART is not intended for students seeking clinical research experience on human subjects.  Additionally, we do not offer opportunities in public health, the social sciences, or humanities.

Application deadline:  January 24, 20252

Program dates:  May 27 - August 3, 2025

Program Highlights:

Students participating in a lab receive a stipend of $4,700 plus residence hall housing and a meal allowance.

The main scientific focus of the summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well as

• Two half day clinical shadowing experiences
• Online MCAT preparation accessible for 12 months
• Oral and Poster presentation and relevant seminars
• “Big Sib” Mentoring Program

Eligibility:

Applicants belonging to groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes:  Individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, such as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds such as family annual income below established low-income thresholds, or an educational environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career.

In addition, applicants must

• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the US
• Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2025
• Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average
• Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2025
• Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or the instructor of a laboratory course.

To apply to the UM-SMART program, follow this link:  https://umms-omse.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program_2025

For more information please read the brochure or visit our website: https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program

Please pass this information along to any student groups or individual students whom you think might have an interest and would benefit from this program. 

The deadline for application submission including all application materials is January 24, 2025.

Should you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact umich-smart@umich.edu.

If you are receiving this email in error, please email gretchea@umich.edu to be removed from this list.

Thanks for passing the word along.
Best regards,
Carey Lumeng MD PhD
Associate Director MSTP
Huetwell Professor for the Cure and Prevention of Birth Defects
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Division of Pediatric PulmonologyProfessor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology

Inviting all medical students to talk with them November 11^th around lunch time about Medical Genetics and our residency programs. Please share our upcoming seminar with your network!

Discover Medical Genetics!

Join us on Monday, November 11th from 12:15-12:45pm CST.

Calling all medical students! Learn about:

• The field of Medical Genetics
• Our residency programs
• Insights from current participants

Just 30 minutes of your time. Don’t miss out!

Registration link:https://bcm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucO6urzgqHdfZb9GA4vWa6F3QB0rYwA3y

Love the outdoors? Seeking an exciting, leadership-oriented summer opportunity? Overland hires college students and recent graduates to lead eight weeks of hiking, language, and service trips across the country and around the world. 

Whether you're backpacking in the Swiss Alps, restoring trails in Alaska, learning French in Chamonix, or rock climbing in Maine, the mission is the same: we offer carefully crafted and superbly led trips that catalyze in students an understanding of the world beyond themselves, beyond their own needs and wants, and inspire them to see how beautiful and exciting, how full of promise the world is. 

We'll be on campus on Thursday, October 10th, and we would love to meet with you! We'll be hosting an info session at 12pm in Boger Hall 113. We'll explain the goals of the experience, the nuances of the trips we offer, the logistics of how it all happens, and answer any questions you have.

If you have any questions please reach out to hiring@overlandsummers.com. We can't wait to see you!

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Beth Larcom | Leader Hiring

she / her

P.O. Box 31 | Williamstown, MA 01267
Phone: 413.458.9672 | Fax: 413.500.0021

www.overlandsummers.com
Carefully crafted trips with superb leadership since 1984

We are excited to announce that the YES for CURE program at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center will soon be accepting applications for the 2025 cycle. As a recommender of a previous applicant to one of our programs, we would greatly appreciate your support in sharing the below information with any students that may be interested. 

Our YES for CURE program is a 2.5 year comprehensive, holistic, and integrative training initiative for underrepresented and/or disadvantaged high school and undergraduate students. This program embeds career and college coaching and family and supporter engagement throughout the experience.  

**Applications will open on our website October 1, 2024, and are due November 18, 2024.**

Successful applicants are students interested in pursuing a career in biomedical science, biotechnology, computer science, life science, data science, health careers, or scientific research.  

Please feel free to share the flier linked here and visit our website and Instagram page to learn more about our program’s students, alumni, eligibility requirements, application deadlines and instructions. 

We are happy to answer any questions. We are also seeking opportunities to connect directly with students and would be delighted to schedule a time to visit your campus or classrooms. Please let us know if opportunities to do so are available!

Thank you, and we look forward to meeting your students!

Warmly,
Feven Woldesenbet 

Feven Woldesenbet
CURE Program Coordinator
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Feven_Woldesenbet@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be hosting a virtual Research Career, Education and Training Fair on Wednesday, September 25, from 10AM – 3 PM CDT on the CareerEco platform. Registration is FREE through THIS LINK. 

This event is geared towards students, trainees and professionals in biomedical research, clinical research and research information technology looking for a career that makes a difference.

Participants will learn from faculty members, researchers, employees, and students about cutting-edge research, available career, internships and training opportunities, and benefits at St. Jude. There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with recruiters and apply for job positions. The full agenda and schedule are available on the EVENT WEBPAGE. For questions please contact manali.ghosh@stjude.org.

St. Jude, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a top-ranked pediatric cancer hospital and a world-renowned basic science research institute with around 185 faculty members in the basic and translational research areas. Through the creation of collaborative consortia and investment in leading-edge technologies, St. Jude tackles the most complex challenges in science and medicine.

Please forward this information to undergraduate students who might be interested in the St. Jude Biomedical Sciences Graduate School or internships, PhD students interested in postdoc opportunities and anyone looking for a staff position.

Thank you for sharing this information with anyone who might be interested.

Regards,

Suzanne A. Gronemeyer, PhD
Director, Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program
Associate Director, Academic Programs

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location. Read more about this program here.

NIH Research Opportunities

https://wesleyan.joinhandshake.com/events/1575803/share_preview

DATE: Thursday, 14 November 2024

TIME:  6:30-7:30 PM

VIRTUAL LINK: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/93421378850

Join Valeria Acosta ’22 as she shares information on the NIH Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training program, her research in the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and tips on choosing an NIH lab (i.e. an area of research) and principal investigator. Valeria has invited some of her colleagues from other labs to talk about their experiences as well.

Presented by the Gordon Career Center—Health Professions Program
Co-Sponsored by the American Medical Student Association, Wesleyan Chapter
Co-Sponsored by the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, Wesleyan, Chapter
Co-Sponsored by the Black Undergraduate Medical Association
Co-Sponsored by the WesEMT Club
Co-Sponsored by the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
Co-Sponsored by the Wesleyan Pre-Dental Society
Co-Sponsored by the Wesleyan Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program

Accessibility Note: We are committed to ensuring equal access to our services, resources, and events, whether you join us on campus or virtually. Learn about our facilities, virtual support, and how to request accommodations here: careercenter.wesleyan.edu/contact-location

The Activate Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Scientists and Engineers

Activate empowers scientists to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market. The two-year Activate Fellowship is the most immersive, supportive, and comprehensive program for early-stage hard tech science entrepreneurs to access the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time they need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journeys. Activate does not charge any fees or equity to participate.

Activate Fellows receive: 

• $100K/year stipend plus travel allowance, health insurance, relocation.
• $100K in R&D funds for no equity.
• Access to at least $75K in additional flexible capital.
• An unparalleled network of scientists, engineers, investors, corporate partners, and entrepreneurs.
• A vibrant fellow and alumni community.
• Learn more here.

Activate’s Cohort 2025 applications will open on September 4. Sign up to be the first to know about upcoming recruitment events and deadlines.

Please find more details on our website: www.med-serve.org

INFO SESSION: Tuesday, Sept 17th - 6:00-6:30 p.m. - Zoom Link

According to the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report “Black students have a high aptitude for STEM-related careers but lack interest, likely in part due to a lack of Black individuals currently represented in these careers.”

This is heartbreaking, especially as Black representation in STEM continues to decline. Not only does this lack of diversity stifle innovation that comes from multiple perspectives, it means fewer opportunities to close the wage gap between Black and white professionals.

At The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), we’re taking steps toward a solution: the Wade Scholarship Program.

Who are we? A Palo Alto-based engineering college focused on mitigating the acute underrepresentation of all students of African descent globally in STEM professions. We have already awarded nearly 30 scholarships over the past 4 years and we’re seeking applicants for 2025.

The scholarship helps students who have earned a STEM undergraduate degree pursue a STEM master's degree. Tuition, housing, fees, and more are covered up to $50,000. School requirements and program and application details can be found here.

I’m sure you’d agree that increasing representation has a ripple effect that benefits us all. We’re doing our part to help balance the scales, and I thank you in advance for doing your part by sharing this scholarship opportunity within your community. 

Regards,
Lorna Jones
Wade Scholarship Program
Wade Institute of Technology

Visit the Gordon Career Center's Graduate and Professional School site.

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The Biophysics Graduate Group at UC Davis is holding a virtual information session for prospective Ph.D. students. Prospective students will have the opportunity to talk to current students and faculty about our program.

DATE: October 24th, 2024
TIME: 1-3 PM Eastern / 10-12 PM Pacific
REGISTRATION HERE
You will receive the zoom link once you register.

Our program is a vibrant research environment with focus in biomolecular structure and function, membrane biology, theory and simulation, bioengineering, physiology, and cell signaling. Furthermore, UC Davis is home to a very active student chapter of the Biophysical Society, which holds social events throughout the year and organizes a colloquium that includes scientists from other universities in northern California. Please contact Victoria Torres, vgtorres@ucdavis, for any questions!

Many Thanks,

The UCD Biophysics Recruitment Committee
Stefano Morotti, Chair
Jennifer Cash, Faculty Member
Emma Luu, Student Member
Kyle Rouen, Student Member
Abby Hammermeister, Student Member
Victoria Torres, Staff Member

You are invited to attend the UConn Health Biomedical Science PhD program Information Session being held virtually on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM (Eastern Time). Our online event will featurehighlights of our graduate program, an overview of the admissions process, and discussions with current students. Join us to learn more about what our program has to offer. 

Please register by Tuesday, October 22^nd online.

We will send registrants a confirmation email with links as the event draws closer. Looking forward to seeing you!

Lana T. Angelo
Biomedical Science PhD Program Coordinator
The Graduate School | UConn Health
263 Farmington Ave, AG-049
Farmington, CT 06030-3906
Office: 860-679-4402
langelo@uchc.edu

The University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering would like to invite the members of your student organization to meet with a representative from Graduate Admissions next Tuesday, September 17th at Wesleyan University, to learn more about Master’s and Doctoral programs in Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Southern California, as well as our Summer Undergraduate Research Programs. 

When: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, 12-1pm EDT
Where: Boger Hall, Room 114, 41 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459, USA

All are welcome to attend and learn more about the following topics:

• Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at USC
• How to Apply
• Scholarships and Funding
• Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
• Campus Visit Opportunities & Travel Grants

Eligible attendees will also be considered for an application fee waiver for our graduate programs. 

More information here. Hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,
Maria 

Maria Sandone
Assistant Director, Graduate & International Recruitment
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
USCEngineer.com

If you have a program or opportunity to share, please send it to Anika (adane@wesleyan.edu). 

Dartmouth College cordially invites you to our annual Symposium of the Life Sciences on Tuesday, October 1^st, 2024 in Hanover, NH. The topic of this year’s symposium is the neuro-focused “SENSING the WORLD.”  (Registration Link Below)

 There are no fees for registration or food. Instead of payment, we hope your institution will provide support for faculty and students to get to Hanover, NH for the day. Registration and breakfast start at 8am and activities end at 5:30pm. The day’s agenda and other helpful information are available on the symposium website: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/lss/.

 Sincerely,
-Life Sciences Symposium Team at Dartmouth College 

Register Now (click HERE)

Life Sciences Symposium Website (click HERE)