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Carnegie Mellon University: Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS)

Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute Summer Scholars provides funded, high-quality undergraduate research experiences to propel your academic future. Conduct research in robotics and artificial intelligence with over 50 pioneers defining the field (e.g., autonomy, field robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, human-robot interaction, computer vision, graphics, and space robotics).

• Participate in an 11-week guided research-intensive experience with pioneers in the field & a community of experienced mentors
• Attend robotics talks, workshops, and advanced technology lab visits to expand your knowledge of robotics & AI
• Develop professional writing and presentation skills critical to your success

Applications are due by January 17th, 2024.

Louisiana State University: Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Initiative for Underrepresented Students (CURIOUS) Summer Program

The Center of Excellence for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences is excited to introduce our new CURIOUS Program. The CURIOUS program is a NIH-funded 8-week summer research program in cardiovascular disease for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research as part of their scientific or clinical career goals. Our principle investigators, who will serve as mentors, lead research programs in several focus areas including: atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, peripheral artery disease, microvascular dysfunction in response to cardiovascular disease risk factors, stroke and the vascular/heart-brain axis.

Students will…

• Participate in 8 weeks of mentored research in a laboratory led by our nationally recognized researchers in cardiovascular diseases 
• Have the opportunity to network with a seminar speaker invited specifically for the students in this program
• Learn about graduate life from our students during informal lunches 
• Participate in 2 types of weekly skills training:
  1) cardiovascular basics and state-of-the-art techniques
  2) career development and financial preparedness for graduate school
• Receive didactic lectures in the responsible conduct of research
• Be invited to present a poster at the end-of-program “CURIOUS Research Day”
• Receive: a stipend of $12/hr; some travel costs; rent subsidies

The CURIOUS summer program application deadline is February 12, 2024.  The program will last from June 10 – August 2 and includes travel expenses paid, housing and a $3800 stipend. Eligibility and application can both be found here. Note that the overarching goal of this R25 program is to enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce by providing research experiences and related opportunities to undergraduate and health professional students from nationally underrepresented backgrounds as defined in Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity, NOT-OD-20-031

Contact Dr. Karen Stokes, PhD, CURIOUS Program Director at Karen.Stokes@lsuhs.edu

University of Texas: Summer Program in Cancer Research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has sponsored a Summer Program in Cancer Research (SPCR) funded by the National Cancer Institute for undergraduate students majoring in math or science.  The program is designed to allow students to work on an independent, hypothesis-driven, research project in a biomedical research environment.  For many interns, this experience is very helpful in making subsequent career choices.

The 2024 program will run from June 3 through August 9. Applications for the program will open on November 27, 2023, and will close on January 17, 2024. Students selected for the SPCR undertake hypothesis-driven, project-based investigations and attend a weekly lunch lecture series covering topics such as DNA structure and repair, epigenetics, stem cells, signal transduction and apoptosis, and emerging analytical techniques. Other student activities include social events designed to integrate summer interns into the research community, as well as tours of the MD Anderson Houston and Bastrop campuses. The program culminates in the SPCR Scientific Symposium, during which interns will present their research by describing their research hypotheses, approaches and results. It is not uncommon for students to make significant research contributions and to earn co-authorship on scientific abstracts and manuscripts.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Lisa Shriver, Program Coordinator, at spcr@mdanderson.org.

Michigan State University: Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences

BRUSH is a vibrant summer research program that focuses on experiential learning as well as community building and professional development by:

• providing students an immersive mentored research experience,
• explicitly facilitating the establishment of networks of mentors and peers to create a supportive community, and
• intentionally fostering participants’ success to give them tools and confidence to pursue biomedical and science-based educational and career goals.

The goal of this program is to provide hands-on research exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities for undergraduate students who are from populations that are underrepresented in biomedical research. Underrepresented populations include American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, as well as students with disabilities or financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Further program details are in this link and described below. Please note that a program information session for potential applicants will be held online on Wednesday, January 24 at 8 pm EST; details for attending these information sessions are here.

Students in this 11-week program (May 20 to August 2, 2024) conduct hands-on, hypothesis-driven research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, develop presentation skills, gain experience with scientific writing, and present their research in oral and poster formats at both a regional and a national scientific symposium.

Students earn a stipend of approximately $5,700. In addition, housing (room and board) in the MSU residential facilities is provided, and the program provides or helps secure funds towards students attending one national conference, such as the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) or the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting.

The application is online and applications will be accepted through February 12, 2024.

University of Alabama at Birmingham: Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) specializes in clinical and research undergraduate summer programs that provide an enhanced scientific and professional preparation for students aspiring toward a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. The listed programs provide discipline-specific training and opportunities for smaller-scale connections within the overall community.

All Programs can be accessed through the following link: www.uab.edu/medicine/home/education/… Some programs offered include UAB Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM), UAB RaCE for Pathology (RaCE4Path), and UAB Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF-SURP), among others. You can apply to many of these programs through the common application: UAB Heersink SOM Common Undergraduate Summer Program Application.

For more information about these programs, please email sibs@uab.edu. 

University of Missouri: MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School (MU-ARTSS)

MU-ARTSS provides an intensive week-long introduction to alcohol research, coupled with an 8-week paid internship ($4,800 stipend plus room and board) for each student to be mentored by alcohol researchers in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Department of Psychiatry.

The week-long program of structured learning experiences will be conducted at the University of Missouri in Columbia from May 31-June 6, 2024. At the conclusion of the course, MU-ARTSS students will be placed in internships from June 7-July 26, 2024 in the laboratories of researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Depending upon students’ interests, students will be placed in laboratories that focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) human genetics, (2) behavioral pharmacology, (3) psychiatric epidemiology, (4) neuroimaging, and (4) statistical modeling. In these internships, students will work alongside other interns, graduate students, postdocs and faculty members to gain experience in contemporary alcohol research that will provide valuable experiences in preparation for graduate study.

The program seeks applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in science and medicine. Applicants ideally must have completed 2 years of undergraduate work (exceptions may be made), with a B average or better in all coursework. It is desirable for students to have completed at least 2 courses (3 semester credit equivalents) in each of the following areas: a) behavioral or social sciences, b) biological sciences, and c) physical sciences/mathematics. Acceptance into MU-ARTSS will be made on the basis of academic performance, overall breadth and depth of academic coursework to date, and recommendations. Seven students will be selected to participate. Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree are not eligible to apply. Application deadline is Feb. 12, 2024.

If you have any questions, contact Carol Waudby, MU-ARTSS coordinator, MUARTSS@missouri.edu, 573-882-1682.

Yale University: Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative 

Under the leadership of Dr. Dorceta Taylor, who serves as the Program Director, the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS-ELI), previously known as the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Michigan/Yale School of the Environment, offers a summer opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds. Applications are due by January 15th.

Scholars complete a nine-week internship in a research laboratory, at a field site, in an environmental nonprofit or governmental agency. The nonprofits vary in size from local grassroots organizations to national and international institutions. Similarly, scholars have interned at local or regional government offices or with federal agencies.  Scholars work directly with and are mentored by professors, research scientists, and environmental professionals during and after the internship. Program participants also develop networks with each other, program alums, and environmental professionals.   In 2024, internships will be in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. At the end of summer, scholars make presentations about their summer experiences at the Annual Capstone Symposium.  

Any questions can be directed to YCS-ELI@yale.edu. 

University of Oxford: Submit abstracts for St. Anthony’s International Review

St. Antony’s International Review (STAIR) is the University of Oxford’s peer-reviewed Journal of International Affairs. STAIR publishes two issues each year in Winter and Spring, Commentary pieces on an ongoing basis, and hosts in person and virtual events during the academic year. Created by graduate students of St. Antony’s College in 2005, STAIR has carved out a distinctive niche as a cross-disciplinary outlet for research on the most pressing contemporary global issues, providing a forum in which emerging scholars can publish their work alongside established academics and policymakers. 

STAIR will review manuscripts containing original, unpublished material with a recommended word count of between 4,000 – 9,000 words (including footnotes/endnotes and bibliography). Authors are asked to include a word count and an abstract of no more than 300 words. Manuscripts are sent to external reviewers for comment. STAIR also accepts book reviews of 1,000 – 1,500 words. Prospective authors should follow the referencing guidelines for the ‘humanities style’ set out in The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition. For further information on referencing, manuscript preparation, and diction, please refer to the “Notes for Contributors,” available here: https://www.stairjournal.com/publish 

Issue 19.2 – Hardware & Software
In Issue 19.2, STAIR turns its attention to the multifaceted geopolitical dynamics and implications of technological innovation. We welcome exploration of the frontiers of AI, from Large Language Models (LLMs) to Computer Vision and Machine Learning. The implications of these technologies in tangible applications such as self-driving vehicles, labor automation, and cloud computing are also of interest. The realm of digital communication, with the rise of new media, deepfakes, and the prevalence of digital misinformation, provides a rich field of inquiry. How are these shaping our perception of truth and influencing our societies? This discourse naturally segues into the discussion around encryption, cybersecurity, and the escalating threats of cybercrime and cyberterrorism. What are the implications for individual privacy and state surveillance in this digital age? We encourage authors to examine the intersection of technology and global health, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic. How has technology played a role in navigating this global crisis, and what lessons can be derived from it? STAIR will offer special consideration to submissions made by scholars and students whose field(s) of expertise are not limited to International Affairs and its neighbors in the social sciences and humanities. We eagerly invite those in STEM fields, whose academic backgrounds more directly concern the operation and science behind the technological developments listed above – and beyond – to consider submitting. We hope contributors from these fields who seldom write to audiences like ours will embrace the challenge of breaching the walls of echo chambers which separate STEM from International Affairs.

Submit abstracts using this form by: March 1, 2023
Deadline to submit: April 1, 2024
Email submissions in .docx format to: stairjournal@politics.ox.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to reach out at stair-journal@politics.ox.ac.uk for more information. 

American Psychological Association: Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowship

The SUPER Fellowship Program is designed to promote access and equity among psychology undergraduates considering research as a career by expanding opportunities to laboratory training and mentorship. SUPER fellows create a summer research project that provides them with research experience from proposal to completion. SUPER fellows work with a faculty research mentor who provides summer employment in their laboratory, guidance through the fellow’s research project, and regular one-on-one meetings. project, and regular meetings. SUPER fellows will create connections with peers, researchers, and APA staff through a series of virtual summer meetings, culminating in a research poster proposal and presentation.

Applications for the 2024 SUPER Fellowship are due February 15, 2024. For more information on the program details and application process, see the full awards page.

Michigan State University: EnSURE (Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) program

The EnSURE (Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) program at Michigan State University offers summer research opportunities for high achieving undergraduates who are studying at institutions in the United States. EnSURE is an “internship in graduate school” and provides participants with an early opportunity to become involved in research by working with faculty mentors in eight engineering-based college departments. As part of EnSURE, students work full-time on a substantive, faculty-guided research project and participate in professional development activities, including attending weekly seminars and completing periodic writing assignments.

For 2024, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but for full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 31, 2024. Selected students will be notified by email.

Southern Methodist University: Summer REU “Data Science for Social Good”

This opportunity allows for undergraduates to learn how to use data science tools for improving the lives of people.  You will join a team of researchers using data to find solutions to pressing economic and environmental problems affecting neighborhoods in the city of Dallas, Texas.  This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Number 2150505. Participants begin with a 2-week boot camp to learn data science techniques using Python. Then, participants are placed in small teams under the guidance of SMU faculty mentors. Participants also attend weekly professional development workshops and symposia, and have multiple opportunities to present their work. 

Submit a transcript and letter of recommendation here by February 1, 2024.

American Physician Scientists Association: APSA 2023-2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting

The American Physician-Scientists Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting will be held at Georgetown University on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. It will also be offered in hybrid format so everyone can get up to date on APSA activities – we will have panels, speakers, and a poster session.

The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM. For more information and to register for the in-person and virtual event, visit this link. If you are interested in attending this conference, visit the OUR travel page for more information on how OUR can support undergraduate conference travel.

University of Texas: Summer Program in Cancer Research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has sponsored a Summer Program in Cancer Research (SPCR) funded by the National Cancer Institute for undergraduate students majoring in math or science.  The program is designed to allow students to work on an independent, hypothesis-driven, research project in a biomedical research environment.  For many interns, this experience is very helpful in making subsequent career choices.

The 2024 program will run from June 3 through August 9. Applications for the program will open on November 27, 2023, and will close on January 17, 2024. Students selected for the SPCR undertake hypothesis-driven, project-based investigations and attend a weekly lunch lecture series covering topics such as DNA structure and repair, epigenetics, stem cells, signal transduction and apoptosis, and emerging analytical techniques. Other student activities include social events designed to integrate summer interns into the research community, as well as tours of the MD Anderson Houston and Bastrop campuses. The program culminates in the SPCR Scientific Symposium, during which interns will present their research by describing their research hypotheses, approaches and results. It is not uncommon for students to make significant research contributions and to earn co-authorship on scientific abstracts and manuscripts.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Lisa Shriver, Program Coordinator, at spcr@mdanderson.org.

University of Missouri: MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School (MU-ARTSS)

MU-ARTSS provides an intensive week-long introduction to alcohol research, coupled with an 8-week paid internship ($4,800 stipend plus room and board) for each student to be mentored by alcohol researchers in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Department of Psychiatry.

The week-long program of structured learning experiences will be conducted at the University of Missouri in Columbia from May 31-June 6, 2024. At the conclusion of the course, MU-ARTSS students will be placed in internships from June 7-July 26, 2024 in the laboratories of researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Depending upon students’ interests, students will be placed in laboratories that focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) human genetics, (2) behavioral pharmacology, (3) psychiatric epidemiology, (4) neuroimaging, and (4) statistical modeling. In these internships, students will work alongside other interns, graduate students, postdocs and faculty members to gain experience in contemporary alcohol research that will provide valuable experiences in preparation for graduate study.

The program seeks applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in science and medicine. Applicants ideally must have completed 2 years of undergraduate work (exceptions may be made), with a B average or better in all coursework. It is desirable for students to have completed at least 2 courses (3 semester credit equivalents) in each of the following areas: a) behavioral or social sciences, b) biological sciences, and c) physical sciences/mathematics. Acceptance into MU-ARTSS will be made on the basis of academic performance, overall breadth and depth of academic coursework to date, and recommendations. Seven students will be selected to participate. Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree are not eligible to apply. Application deadline is February 12, 2024.

If you have any questions, contact Carol Waudby, MU-ARTSS coordinator, MUARTSS@missouri.edu, 573-882-1682.

Michigan State University: Plant Genomics @ MSU REU Program

The Plant Genomics @ MSU REU Program provides high quality research and training experiences for undergraduates interested in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, bioinformatics, and computational sciences. During the 10-week program, participants are embedded within a research group at Michigan State University and undertake a mentored research project with the overall aim of providing an insight into life as a scientific researcher. In addition to a 10-week research project, students participate in professional development activities including, training in computational biology, as well as workshops and seminars designed to enhance their scientific and professional skills and provide information on graduate school and diverse STEM careers. The summer 2024 program will run from May 20 – July 26. We provide a $6000 stipend. On campus housing, meals, and travel support provided. Applications for the summer 2024 program are open and will close on February 5, 2024. Please see the Apply page for detailed instructions of requirements and how to apply.

If you have any questions, contact us or call 517-884-6959.

NC State University: Modeling the Dynamics of Biological Systems REU

The Modeling the Dynamics of Biological Systems research experience for undergraduates (REU) at North Carolina State University is actively recruiting students for the summer of 2024. This immersive experience focuses on quantitative imaging in diverse biological systems. We invite rising sophomore-senior undergraduates with a demonstrated interest in biology research to apply. We particularly encourage students from primarily undergraduate institutions, Deaf-serving institutions, and those from underrepresented minority groups. The program is 10 weeks (May 25-July 31, 2024) and offers housing, $6250 stipend, travel, $140/week meal allowance and interpreter support for Deaf/hard-of-hearing participants.

The application deadline is February 29, 2024. Learn more: https://bioimagingdynamics.ncsu.edu For questions contact Dr. Melissa Srougi at mcsrougi@ncsu.edu or Dr. Stefanie Chen slchen2@ncsu.edu  

University of Iowa: Department of Microbiology and Immunology NSF-REU

This NSF-REU places students in bacteriology, immunology, parasitology, or virology research labs to complete 10-week, intensive, independent research projects alongside mentors. We hope that this experience will encourage students to pursue a career in basic science and give them the skills they need to succeed in that career path. The focus of the program is a hands-on research project conducted under the guidance of faculty and graduate student mentors. Students will also attend lectures to broaden their understanding of microbiology and educate them about graduate school and career options. 

We are currently accepting applications for summer 2024. To apply, students must register with the NSF-ETAP system, upload transcripts and a personal statement, and provide contact information for two professionals who will write letter recommendations on the student’s behalf. Applications are due February 15, 2024, and can be found here: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/503/opportunity/5614.

Contact undergrad-micro-info@uiowa.edu if you have any questions!

The Jackson Laboratory: Summer Student Program

The Summer Student Program is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in genetics and genomics research. It emphasizes laboratory discovery, communication of knowledge, and professional growth. Students participate in an ongoing research program with the support of an experienced scientific mentor. They develop an independent project, implement their plan, analyze the data, and report the results. At the end of the summer, they present their findings to researchers, other students, and parents. The Summer Student Program is available at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Outside the laboratory, there is much to explore. Depending on the location, students can visit the sights of Boston, New York, or the trails and vistas of Acadia National Park.

Applications for consideration in the 2024 Summer Student Program on the Bar Harbor, ME and Farmington, CT campuses will open in late October 2023. The deadline is January 29, 2024 12:00pm (Noon, EST). Please visit the admission page to learn more.

Email us at summerstudents@jax.org 

Van Andel Institute: 2024 Summer Internship Program for Undergraduate Students

Van Andel Institute is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Internship Program for undergraduate students. Applicants are required to submit a complete online application as well as combine their cover letter, resume and official transcript as a single electronic pdf file to upload with the online application. To be eligible, applicants must also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate science-related degree program. Applicants that are either currently enrolled in high school (or dually enrolled in high school and college), have graduated with Bachelor’s degree before the internship start date or are currently enrolled in Master’s, DO, PhD or MD program are ineligible. We also require two letters of recommendations be submitted by your recommenders to undergrad@vai.edu. Applicants are NOT to submit their own letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2024. Click HERE to review the complete job description, eligibility requirements and online application. Please contact undergrad@vai.edu if you have any questions or concerns before applying for the 2024 Summer Internship Program.

If you have questions about the summer internship program or the application process, please attend our Zoom webinar in January. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE: Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am. To register for the webinar in January, click on the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcu2oqj8tH9E7MiR3_HYNKteI9rUBk3Jf 

University of New Mexico: Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

The Undergraduate Pipeline Network summer research experience seeks to cultivate students’ interest in research while helping them attain skills needed to apply for and succeed in post-baccalaureate education. The program provides the opportunity for students to choose from several areas of research at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center.  The program period covers 10 weeks in the summer and scholars participate in the program a minimum of 40 hours per week. Each scholar is mentored during the program by a faculty member. In addition, scholars will have regular contact with a graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, medical resident, clinical fellow, or research staff member during the entire period of their program. Each scholar has a research project that provides the student with sufficient opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to conduct independent research. Scholars will present their research project to the scientific community during the program’s competitive poster symposium.

The UPN Program awards each scholar a summer experience package to cover a stipend, activity fees and some meals. The UPN Program awards each scholar a research stipend up to $6000.00. The program is designed to cultivate an interest in research through exposure to various types of research, develop of research skills and prepare participants for graduate education in the health and social sciences. The application deadline is February 1, 2024. 

Contact SOMREO@salud.unm.edu with questions.

Michigan State University: Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences

BRUSH is a vibrant summer research program that focuses on experiential learning as well as community building and professional development by:

• providing students an immersive mentored research experience,
• explicitly facilitating the establishment of networks of mentors and peers to create a supportive community, and
• intentionally fostering participants’ success to give them tools and confidence to pursue biomedical and science-based educational and career goals.

The goal of this program is to provide hands-on research exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities for undergraduate students who are from populations that are underrepresented in biomedical research. Underrepresented populations include American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, as well as students with disabilities or financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Further program details are in this link and described below. Please note that a program information session for potential applicants will be held online on Wednesday, January 24 at 8 pm EST; details for attending these information sessions are here.

Students in this 11-week program (May 20 to August 2, 2024) conduct hands-on, hypothesis-driven research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, develop presentation skills, gain experience with scientific writing, and present their research in oral and poster formats at both a regional and a national scientific symposium.

Students earn a stipend of approximately $5,700. In addition, housing (room and board) in the MSU residential facilities is provided, and the program provides or helps secure funds towards students attending one national conference, such as the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) or the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting.

The application is online and applications will be accepted through February 12, 2024.

University of Alabama at Birmingham: Clinical and Research Undergraduate Summer Programs

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) specializes in clinical and research undergraduate summer programs that provide an enhanced scientific and professional preparation for students aspiring toward a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. The listed programs provide discipline-specific training and opportunities for smaller-scale connections within the overall community.

All Programs can be accessed through the following link: www.uab.edu/medicine/home/education/…

Some programs offered include UAB Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM), UAB RaCE for Pathology (RaCE4Path), and UAB Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF-SURP), among others. You can apply to many of these programs through the common application: UAB Heersink SOM Common Undergraduate Summer Program Application.

For more information about these programs, please email sibs@uab.edu. 

UNC Asheville: “Dignity: An Undergraduate Human Rights Journal”

For the past three years Dignity: An Undergraduate Human Rights Journal has been produced on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Our goal is to provide an avenue for undergraduate students across the UNC system and beyond to showcase work related to the field of human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective. Through scholarly papers, poetry, art, and media reviews, the first three volumes of Dignity have led the way to reflect the scope of interaction that students in the UNC system have with human rights.

We operate as a student-led editorial board under the guidance of our direct faculty advisor and a multi-institutional advisory board, featuring professors from a variety of disciplines including Political Science, History, English, Anthropology, and Law.

Any student’s work that you could send our way would be much appreciated and we encourage you to share Dignity: An Undergraduate Human Rights Journal with your colleagues. Our submission deadline is February 1, 2024 which comes pretty quickly in the spring semester. Email dignity@unca.edu or undergradresearch@uncc.edu and we can forward submissions.

Michigan State University: Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

Through GLBRC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), students are engaged in a research program across multiple disciplines, including biochemistry, plant biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, and crop sciences. The summer program students will: 

• Join a dynamic group of students and faculty for a unique research experience.
• Learn the process of research: reading literature, formulating questions and hypotheses, designing a study, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting your results as a research poster and presentation.
• Participate in lab group meetings and attend research seminars.
• Explore if bioenergy research is a right fit for them.
• Attend field trips to learn more about the integrated bioenergy research at GLBRC.
• Build references for your application to graduate school or other professional programs.
• Participate in professional development seminars that will prepare you to think broadly about STEM career options.

The program runs from May 20th through July 26th and comes with a stipend of $6000. The application deadline is January 14th.

University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire: Advancing High-Performance Computing Opportunities in Undergraduate Research

This REU will provide a comprehensive research experience for ten students in High Performance Computing. Accepted students will have an opportunity to conduct research in any of the following research domains: Computer Science (Machine learning and deep learning and computer vision), Chemistry and Biochemistry (quantum chemical simulation and multiscale modeling), Geography and Anthropology (UAV-based vegetation mapping with GIS), Materials Sciences and Biomedical Engineering (computer simulation of electrode materials and Infrared spectroscopic tissue imaging), and Physics (Computational astrophysical study of stellar structure and evolution). Individual project descriptions can be found here. This is a ten-week program and will run from June 3 – August 9, 2024, in-person. Candidates from underrepresented minority groups, women, and first-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply. Participating students will receive a $6,000 summer stipend, free room, and meals at UW-Eau Claire.

Applications are due March 1, 2024. If you have questions, contact Dr. Rahul Gomes (he/him/his): gomesr@uwec.edu   

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: UNLV AI SUSTEIN 2024 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program

UNLV, together with NDSU, UARK, and NHSC have been awarded a multiyear NSF Track-2 RII program “RII Track-2 FEC: Artificial Intelligence on Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Network (AI SUSTEIN) and Beyond towards Industries of the Future” starting from 2021. This summer, the AI SUSTEIN program will offer an undergraduate research experience program at UNLV with a focus on AI applications in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related areas such as manufacturing engineering, civil & environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering & science, or any related engineering, pre-engineering, mathematics, statistics, and education, etc. This program is intended to provide a coordinated, educational and dynamic research community to encourage research in the undergraduate study for minority students such as students from Tribal Colleges (TCs), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Minority-Serving Institution (MSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Benefits include:

• Participants will receive a stipend of $500/week (total of $4,000 for an 8-week program).
• On-campus housing will be provided.
• Meal allowance of $25 per day for 8 weeks (total $1,400 for 56 days).
• Travel support upon request.

Applications are due by February 4th, 2024. For more information, please contact Kirstin Saulsbury, kirstin.saulsbury@ndsu.edu

University of Utah: Summer Program for Undergraduate Research

SPUR is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines. A list of projects can be found here. In addition to being paid $5,000 for a full-time summer research opportunity that lasts 10 weeks, SPUR scholars participate in professional development with our Educational Series and graduate school preparation with the Grad School Mini Expo. Research can be fun! With campus partners we organize social programming for researchers that is fun and an exciting opportunity to network with other researchers at the U. Activities includes bowling, volleyball, and food truck socials throughout the summer. Participants in SPUR have opportunities to present and publish their research.  

The instructions to apply can be found here. Applications are due by January 28th, 2024.