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This 8-week program (June 22 - August 14, 2020) combines workshops in big data analysis with research experiences in diverse areas of quantitative and computational biosciences. Supported by grants from NSF, NIH, and the University of California. 

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Sydney Jamison and Kia Smith, SRIMS 2019

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MU JCESOM) Graduate Program is offering the Summer Research Internship for Minority Students (SRIMS) for its 12th year!

The 10-week iCompBio REU focuses on interdisciplinary computational biology training to undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, math, and other related fields. Please look through the potential research projects and then choose your preferences of the potential research topics.

A one-week computing bootcamp will be provided to teach students essential data science using R, and advanced data processing and deep learning methods using Python. Each student will be jointly mentored by a computer science mentor and a biology mentor. The computing training includes coding, modeling, simulation, deep learning neural networks, computer vision, parallel computing, statistics, data visualization, and mobile App development.

Undergraduates from all majors are invited to submit abstracts for presentation of scholarly works at the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Spring Symposium on April 3-4 at WVU. Projects presented on April 3 will be oral, visual arts and performing arts presentations. Projects presented on April 4 will be poster presentations. Abstracts (160-250 words) are due by before 11:59 p.m. March 4, 2020. Presentations will be judged and monetary prizes awarded.

Nominations for the Faculty Award for Distinction in Mentoring Undergraduates in Research are now open and will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2020. Nomination of a faculty member from several sources (e.g., multiple students, faculty colleagues or a combination thereof) tend to enhance the nomination. Outstanding nominees will be invited to submit supporting documentation. Awards will be announced publicly in spring and awardees will receive funding to further support undergraduates in research.

More information? See https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/mentor/faculty-award

Undergraduates are encouraged to apply to engage in scholarly activity (research/creative work) via the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program. Applications are now open (March 2 application deadline). SURE is a PAID undergraduate research experience for students interested in GRADUATE SCHOOL and research/creative work within their discipline or a related discipline. 2020 SURE program dates are May 26-July 24, 2020.

More information and link to applications? SURE@mail.wvu.edu and see https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/research-opportunities/wvu-opportunities/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure

The 11th annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium is officially set for Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an annual regional conference between WVU, Pitt, and Duquense University AAPS student chapters and is being hosted this year by Duquesne AAPS. It is a great opportunity to present your work, enhance your CV, and network with other local pharmaceutical researchers while avoiding typical conference travel expenses.

Abstract deadline for poster presentation is January 10, 2020. As noted in the flyer, to be considered for oral presentation, we ask that abstracts be submitted by Friday, January 3, 2020. Those selected for oral presentation will be notified by Friday, January 10, 2020. Abstracts can be submitted by clicking the link below. Students can also submit their abstracts by clicking the link on the attached flyer. Categories are: Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, and Pharmacy Administration. All abstracts will be accepted so everyone interested is encouraged to submit. 

The Office of Undergraduate Research (UGR) is currently seeking to fill a limited number of positions for its Undergraduate Research Ambassador program. Please read the details below, and if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please click on the button at the bottom of the page to apply.

Position starts early January (the week of Jan 13th at the latest) and runs through the Spring semester 2020.

Looking for students who are organized, efficient, and detailed-oriented and can work 10-20 hours per week in the Spring 2020 semester. Students will be required to complete the WVU online ethical training in order to work on the studies.