On Saturday, December 4, the Office of Undergraduate Research hosted our Fourth Annual Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Mountainlair on the WVU Downtown Campus--our first in-person symposium since fall 2019. A huge congratulations to our category winners and runners-up below, and an enormous thanks to all our presenters, mentors, judges, and attendees who made our first in-person symposium in two years such a success!
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WVU Beckman Scholar First Author in Peer-Reviewed Publication
Summer Research Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Oak Ridge Institute at The University of Tennessee is seeking applications from undergraduate students currently enrolled in colleges and universities across the US who are interested in participating in its Science Alliance Student Mentoring and Research Training (SMaRT) Program. Students who will be rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in fall of 2021 are eligible to apply.
This prominent program will select 30 qualified candidates to participate in this 10-week summer program scheduled for May 24 until July 30, 2021. As a selected intern, you will receive a funded internship, including stipends, housing and an allowance for travel to and from Knoxville, TN. This program will focus on four interdisciplinary areas:
WVU Beckman Scholar Awarded for Conference Presentation
The WVU Office of Undergraduate Research is proud to announce that one of the university's current Beckman Scholars, Jackie Arnold, placed third in a judged poster competition at the recent American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) annual meeting held in Boston, Massachusetts from November 7-November 11.
Her research focuses on investigating enzymes and finding the right synthetic environments for these enzymes to behave in the ways they should, some of which have potential applications in healthcare, such as biosensors to help patients with diabetes monitor their glucose levels.
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ORISE virtual career fair to spotlight opportunities with Department of Defense
Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Thursday, November 18, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing the STEM internships and fellowships offered at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities around the country!
During this event, you will have the opportunity to:
Caltech WAVE Fellows Undergraduate Research Program Application Open
The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intend on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty. Research opportunities are available in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more!
The program will run June 13-August 19, 2022. Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors and have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA. Accepted students will take part in graduate school prep workshops, faculty seminars, networking events, writing workshops, and social activities. More details can be found on the program website.
The deadline to apply is January 7, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.
