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From the Research for Inclusive STEM Education (RISE) Center, Arizona State University:

We are a research team in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University interested in learning more about undergraduate research experiences.

The Toxicology Mentoring and Skills Development Training Program (ToxMSDT), housed at the University of California Davis, is a special opportunity for underrepresented undergraduate students to participate in a year-long mostly remote toxicology training and mentoring program. 

Funded by the National Institute of Health, the goal of this program is to attract diverse undergraduate students from around the United States to pursue careers in biomedical research, especially in the field of toxicology. Successful applicants will be teamed with a mentor meeting remotely throughout the year. In-person activities include the program kickoff workshop at the University of California Davis, a visit to the mentor’s work site, attendance of the annual Society of Toxicology meeting, and a celebration of the program successes at the Capstone Event at Tuskegee University. Online learning modules are provided throughout the duration of the program to increase mentees knowledge about toxicology. 

Abigail Jones was selected as the 2023 recipient for the Award for Outstanding Publication by an Undergraduate Researcher.

The WVU Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking judges for the 7th Annual Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium. 

The event will be held on Sunday, April 23rd at the Mountainlair. Poster presentations will be from 1 to 5:00 p.m. and oral presentations from 3 to 5:00 p.m. 

The University of Missouri (MU) is hosting a new National Science Foundation REU Site centered on the scientific theme of Close Relationships.  This nine-week summer program (8 students per summer) is centered on the interdisciplinary, lifespan developmental, and diverse nature of the scientific study of close relationships.  

UCF’s jointly-funded NSF-DoD REU site has been renewed for 2023-2025! Our application portal just opened, and we are looking for students to participate in the NSF-DoD REU Site: Advanced Technologies for Hypersonic, Propulsive, Energetic, and Reusable Platforms (HYPER) at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

HYPER addresses challenges in aerospace travel and energy production, advancing the fundamental knowledge needed to overcome technical barriers limiting hypersonic flight. The 10-week program will be held this summer from May 21st – July 29th, 2023. Participants will gain hands-on research training in challenges such as: utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques for high-value components, integrating in-site monitoring of stress-strain evolution, developing novel methods for improved internal cooling and heat transfer effectiveness, and mitigating flutter through advanced rotor dynamic control. Many of these challenges rely on approaches that cut across disciplines and research techniques.

A limited number of spots are reserved in the Fall 2023 course, "493A/593A Professional in STEM" for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing graduate school. This course is designed to provide a framework for students who are conducting active research in the biological sciences to write a graduate fellowship.

About the Class

The RCC Fellowship Program is designed to identify outstanding students with a passion for environmental education, organizing, and advocacy and provide them with financial support to carry out valuable projects and campaigns on behalf of the RCC. To apply to the program, students propose their own projects that are focused on sustainability and environmental justice to be carried out on their campuses and in their communities. Individuals considering applying to the program may consider a wide variety of potential projects. Former fellows have run projects ranging from divestment campaigns to podcasts on environmental justice issues and campaigns for renewable energy infrastructure on their campuses.

Special consideration will be given to fellows applying in areas where the Rachel Carson Council has ongoing campaigns or work. These include, but are not limited to, divestment, renewable energy, particularly solar energy, and environmental justice. More information about RCC’s work can be found on our website.

The Virginia Tech College of Engineering is excited to continue its US National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported programs for a paid opportunity for US students (US citizen, national, or permanent resident) enrolled at a US university for research at France’s Grenoble Institute of Technology for about 8 weeks in summer 2023. Research topics will be related to cybersecurity, control, and communication for the power system and inverter-based resources.

Students will receive research mentorship from our Grenoble colleagues (Prof. Nouredine Hadjsaid, Prof. Jean-Luc Schanen, and team), visit several partner industries, take French language courses, attend seminars, participate in professional development workshops and cultural events, and present their research results in a mini-symposium.