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Attention undergraduate seniors and recent graduates: Applications are open for the BCM Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Early deadline is January 1st and the final deadline is March 15th.

The goal is to help under-represented college graduates prepare for biomedical Ph.D. study. BCM PREP Scholars complete the program within 12 months, depending on each scholar's individual development plan. There are eight positions available each year. The program features:

The Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring two INTENSIVE six-week Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry for undergraduates. Funding is provided by the US Department of Energy.

Fellowships include a stipend of $4000, all tuition and fees, transportation to and from the Summer School location, housing, books, and laboratory supplies.  Transferable college credit will be awarded through the ACS accredited chemistry programs at San Jose State University (7 units) or the State University of New York at Stony Brook (6 units).

Represent the state of West Virginia and WVU as you present your research to members of Congress in Washington, D.C. The application portal for the April 2019 Posters on the Hill submissions is now open and abstracts are due by/before Nov. 9. WVU is an “Institutional Member” of CUR and any WVU undergraduate researcher is eligible to apply to Posters on the Hill. If you plan to apply, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research  as we will aid in the application and, if accepted, coordinate, fund, and arrange your travel. 

More information and abstract submission.

by Mya Vannoy, Undergraduate Research Ambassador  

As youths, we are often told to go to college and get a degree, but seldom are we told what to do once we get here. The cliché stories of black and brown students overcoming poverty and discrimination to graduate high school and go to college are always told, but what happens to these students when they are finally “living their dream?” We come to college only to be the only black person in a biology lecture of 200 people and to cringe at our professors calling our ancestors red Indians. Students of color at predominately white universities have to endure a sense of isolation that can be detrimental to our well-being and, therefore, our education. Our strong sense of determination can end up being lost throughout our struggles of balancing schoolwork, jobs, family, and being different from our peers. Without this drive, students can end up wondering where they fit into the grand scheme of college and if it’s even the right decision for them. 

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

Why should I apply?

For this academic year, we'll be offering Winter, Spring and Summer Programs in 9 locations: 

All of our Programs feature a series of career-readiness classes, workshops and events centered around an internship placement at a leading company in an industry of interest to a student.

Our programs are open to students from any year and with any major, and they may choose a placement in one of 9 career fields: 

The Summer Program to Increase Diversity in Undergraduate Research (SPIDUR) is an 8-week summer program for high-achieving under-represented, first generation, or disabled undergraduate students, providing research experience and professional development training in their field of interest. These opportunities are not typically available in the undergraduate classroom. This learn-by-doing model places an emphasis on graduate education and allows the Scholars to put their experiential learning into practice, preparing them to excel in their future studies and research. In addition to mentored research activities, scholars participate in weekly professional development training to build skills critical to professional success. Topics include: responsible conduct of research, developing a competitive research fellowship application, preparing an academic resume, professional communication tools, and a session on preparing for graduate school. The program culminates with the Summer Research Symposia, where students participating in summer research programs on campus present their research results. The Summer Research Symposia is free and open to the public. 

Summer scholars receive a stipend of $4000 for the 8 weeks of the program. Housing will be provided, but space is limited. Travel to UNC Charlotte is not supported by the program. For further information, please contact advanceuncc@uncc.edu. The Charlotte Research Scholars are sponsored by the Division of Academic Affairs, Graduate School, and Charlotte Research Institute. Apply now by December 14, 2018. Specific Details about the Program.

In partnership with Educational Testing Consultants, WVU's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is offering comprehensive test preparation classes in live-online formats for the GMAT, GRE and LSAT.

Check out the list of courses including times offered and prices.

by Trinity Shaver, Undergraduate Research Ambassador