Boston University UROP

01/25/2022

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking enthusiastic undergraduate students to apply to the agency’s premier Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The SURF Program will be administered virtually with program dates of May 23, 2022 to August 5, 2022. Note: Participants will not travel to the NIST laboratories to conduct research in the 2022 SURF Program. Therefore, the fellowship does not include support for travel or lodging.

Eligibility
•A United States (U.S.) citizen or U.S. permanent resident as of the application deadline
•Enrolled full-time at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university during the time of application
•Currently, classified as a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
•Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. GPA is a participation requirement and will be verified at the time the appointment is accepted.
•Majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in measurement science, standards, and technology research.
•Plan to pursue a career or graduate degree in STEM.

Benefits
As a SURF participant, you can expect to train under the mentorship of internationally known NIST scientists and engineers, acquire lifelong leadership and analytical skills, build professional networks, and learn about a career in public service. Additionally, you will also gain insight into how NIST improves our quality of life through the advancement of measurement science, standards, and technology. During the 11-week appointment, participants will receive a stipend (and access to numerous professional development opportunities.)

To learn more about the program, visit https://www.nist.gov/surf.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the NIST mission.

12/13/2021

Funding Opportunity: The Amgen Scholars Program provides summer research experiences across the country for students interested in pursuing Ph.D.’s and, eventually, a career in science. Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering, or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.

The Amgen Scholars Program at UCLA also includes a $4000 stipend, housing and some meals provided, Biotechnology Conference in Los Angeles, GRE preparation course, luncheons with faculty, workshops, scientific writing instruction, seminars, poster presentations and mentorship by UCLA Faculty Dr. Beth Lazazzera and Dr. Tama Hasson.

Eligibility:
- U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents; Only DACA California residents
- Sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors and non-graduating Seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate experience).
- Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above.
- Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or joint M.D./Ph.D.

Application Deadline for Amgen Scholars Program at UCLA: Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

12/13/2021

Conference Opportunity: The 2022 Scholarship & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference (Harvard) will be held online Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th, 2022 via the Whova platform. Proposals due February 11th, 2022.

https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mu3WlOXpjRmlrU

12/07/2021

Conference Alert: The 45th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference will take place on April 9, 2022, at Point Loma Nazarene University, in San Diego, CA. Recent “Breakthrough Prize” winner, Dr. Jeffery Kelly (The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA), will be our keynote speaker. Further information regarding this one-day conference for undergraduate biology, biochemistry, and biophysics researchers and their faculty mentors can be accessed at the link below!

**A limited number of travel subsidies will be made available to students coming from out of state, with preference given to those whose institutions have seldom (or never) been represented at the WCBSURC. Questions regarding the travel subsidies and/or other aspects of the WCBSUR Conference should be directed to Dr. Michael McConnell (Professor Emeritus of Biology, Point Loma Nazarene University) at [email protected].

The West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference provides a forum for undergraduate researchers to present data they have generated.

12/07/2021

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: STAR U is a 2-month fully funded research training program designed to encourage undergraduate students from diverse and underrepresented communities to pursue further graduate studies and careers in aging and neuroscience-related research at Columbia University (New York). Throughout the summer, in addition to carrying out an individualized research project alongside Columbia faculty, students engage in a range of learning and professional development opportunities and become part of a supportive learning community.

Applications are due on Jan 15.

Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) program overview

11/23/2021

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Not too late to apply: A PAID summer internship opportunity for Humanities Students!

These stipend-supported summer internships are open to undergraduates who are majoring or minoring in a CAS humanities or humanities-affiliated departments. Internships are offered for Beacon Press, The Boston Globe, The Brattle Film Foundation, The BU School of Public Health Communications Department, and Burns & Levinson LLP.

Prospective applicants can view reflections by previous summer interns to learn more about the experience. Check your eligibility and apply here: https://www.bu.edu/humanities/opportunities/undergrads/undergrad-internships/

11/10/2021

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a ten-week funded opportunity for college juniors (+ eligible Sophomores) to conduct a mentored research project on a topic of their choosing. Applications are due on 1/31/2022.

Define your career path at Roswell Park If you’re a college junior, decisions about your future profession are looming. A summer research experience at Roswell Park can help you take that all-important next step in your career.

11/10/2021

PAID summer research and professional development opportunity for undergraduates in the humanities, social sciences, or fine arts who are interested in pursuing a PhD.

The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP), a program of the Institute of African American Research, promotes diversity in the academy by preparing students committed to racial equity with a rigorous and intensive research experience that prepares them for graduate-level study. About the program:

The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) invites applications for a ten-week summer research fellowship for undergraduate students (rising juniors or seniors) in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. The program will be held from Monday, May 16 to Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. MURAP seeks to prepare talented and motivated students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, or those with a proven commitment to diversity and to eradicating racial disparities in the academy, for future careers as academic researchers and faculty. Working under the guidance of a UNC faculty mentor, students participate in a rigorous research experience that prepares them for graduate study and academic careers.

To apply, students must complete an online application, which is live now! The application deadline is Monday, February 14, 2022. To access an application, or for additional information about MURAP, please visit our website at http://www.murap.unc.edu or contact [email protected].

06/10/2021

EVENT: Education for Equity and Democracy is a three-day event on Monday, June 21, 2021 thought June 23, 2021, 4:00-7:00pm each day.

Is the “American experiment” at risk of failure? Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. racial justice crisis have shone a bright light on some of the nation’s fault lines, including the disparities and structural biases that impact critical issues such as education, health and health care, and civic engagement.

Join for an engaging exploration of both the systemic inequities that threaten our democratic ideals and the changes that are needed to address them. The Education for Equity and Democracy symposium will be led by Boston University faculty and thought leaders from several disciplines, including education, medicine, social work, and science.

Join us to explore issues of inequity and potential solutions.

04/27/2021

Research Opportunity: Simons Foundation - SCGB Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF Program)

The program seeks to spark and sustain interest in systems and computational neuroscience among undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience research. The program provides funds for undergraduate research assistants to work in SCGB-funded laboratories during the academic year under the mentorship of postdoctoral fellows or Ph.D. students to provide personalized guidance to undergraduates. This opportunity is aimed at undergraduate students from underrepresented groups who are interested in gaining laboratory experience. Applicants must live within a reasonable commute of an available lab opportunity.

Fellows will receive a commitment of $25 per hour wage for 10 hours per week over 30 weeks, administered through the hosting laboratory. Awards will begin in the fall 2021 academic semester.

Deadline: May 31, 2021

SCGB Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF Program) on Simons Foundation

04/15/2021

Wheelock will be providing a streaming link from April 16th-19th and then we will be hosting a campus-wide discussion on April 20th from 3-4pm. We know other groups have shared the movie prior this screening and are looking to draw them into the discussion as well.

The details and registration link are now available here: https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GE4UPDiQRvSvX42MHvkpXQ

Here is a link to the film trailer in case you're interested: https://vimeo.com/405966332

04/05/2021

Featured Presentation: Muskaan Khemani (CAS '22) is presenting a poster (virtually) as the International Studies Association (ISA) on Tuesday, April 6th at 5:00pm EST and Thursday, April 8th at 9:00am EST. Khemani's presentation is titled, The More Things Change, The More They Remain the Same: British Economic, Military, and Geopolitical Influence in Independence India, 1947-1965. Khemani has worked on this project for multiple semesters (some with UROP funding) under the direction of Professor Jayita Sarkar.

Zoom Information:

Tuesday, April 6, 5 PM EST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/91080361337?pwd=cGJDd3VzY0t1VHByN1MyQ3l0dkNFdz09

Meeting ID: 910 8036 1337
Passcode: ISA7650

Thursday, April 8, 9 AM EST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/93225547930?pwd=K2NSM3BUNlE3bmJCN0hjUWFwN1dwZz09

Meeting ID: 932 2554 7930
Passcode: ISA7650

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