2012 UMD Undergraduate Research Conference

The 13th University of Maryland National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research  will be held in College Park, Maryland. Approximately 250 individuals participated in the 2011 University of Maryland National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research, and we are excited to once again provide the opportunity for students to present their academic research in a professional environment and to provide the opportunity for staff to participate in professional development activities. Read more...

Ivy STEM Symposium

The University of Pennsylvania is very pleased to announce the first Ivy+ STEM Symposium and Workshops for Diverse Scholars.  Please see below.

SAVE THESE DATES

October 4-6, 2012

Philadelphia, PA

Attracting a diverse pool of talented students interested in graduate study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is a national priority and a shared institutional goal among the nation’s leading universities.  This first ever “Ivy +” STEM symposium for college students from underrepresented groups is a two-day program with more than a dozen faculty panels presenting on emerging fields, workshops with graduate admissions and financial aid staff, a juried poster session, and more.  The sponsoring institutions are particularly interested in attracting high-achieving McNair Scholars. Additional information will follow soon, but in the meantime, please mark your calendar and save these dates: October 4-6, 2012.

Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania with co-sponsoring graduate schools:

Brown University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Harvard University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Princeton University

Stanford University

University of Chicago

Yale University

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Robert E. Lane, Ph.D.

Director,

McNair Scholars Program

VPUL, Equity and Access Programs

University of Pennsylvania

220 South 40th Street, Suite 240

Philadelphia, PA  19104-3512

Phone: 215-898-3115

Fax: 215-898-3684

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/aap/mcnair/

President’s Doctoral Scholars: University of Idaho

The University of Idaho is offering an award of $50,000 per year aimed at recruiting new underrepresented minority doctoral students in STEM disciplines.  

For detailled information, please refer to this web link.

Download Printable Announcement Flyer 

For additional questions, please refer to the contact information listed below.

Stephanie Thomas | Graduate Student Admissions Advisor

Morrill Hall 201

Phone: 208.885.4723

stepht@uidaho.edu 

uigradstudies@uidaho.edu

Amgen Scholars Program

Consider this tremendous opportunity for the summer of 2012!

The Amgen Scholars Program provides exciting hands-on summer research opportunities for undergraduate students committed to pursuing science or engineering careers.

Applications for our ten U.S. host universities are now online. The application close date, February 1, 2012.

• Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the world’s leading academic scientists; and
• Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

Participating U.S. Institutions

Amgen Scholars Flyer - You may download it.

Apply Now
Any person requiring more information is encouraged to contact Shendi Xu directly.

Shendi Xu
Amgen Scholars National Program Office
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building 7-104
Cambridge, MA 02139
P. (617) 253-2620
F. (617) 258-8816
http://www.amgenscholars.com

13th Annual National McNair and Undergraduate Research Conference

The 13th University of Maryland National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research  will be held in College Park, Maryland. Approximately 250 individuals participated in the 2011 University of Maryland National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research, and we are excited to once again provide the opportunity for students to present their academic research in a professional environment and to provide the opportunity for staff to participate in professional development activities.

http://www.aap.umd.edu/McNairConference/2012/index.htm

Move Forward with your Education

Prepare yourself for an enriching future.  Click below for more details.

http://www.marianuniversity.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic_Programs/Special_Programs/McNair_Scholars_Program/Letter%20to%20Prospective%20McNair%20Students.pdf

TRiO/McNair Oral Presentations - Fall 2011

The Marian University community is invited to the fall 2011 Research Presentations by students in the TRiO/McNair Scholars Program. This gathering will provide an excellent platform to present the research findings of these exceptional students.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Stayer Center • Room 217/218

For several months, they had worked on unique and challenging research projects under the guidance of their distinguished research mentors.

Please join us in supporting their efforts.

• Gina Anderson - Psychology
• Phyllis Becker - Social Work
• Andrea Binnebose - Biology
• Matthew Peña - Sports & Recreation Management
• Mary-Zitta Muabe - Biology

View the Full Schedule

·         Poster Presentations – Wednesday, October 12; 1:30 – 3:00pm; Stayer Dining Room

·   Gina Anderson

·   Andrea Binnebose

·   Tess Goeller

·   Greg Hardt

·   Da’Monique Johnson

·   Jazmin Lang

·   Denny Mudd

·   Steve Rumbuc

·   Randy Schoenborn

·   Maria Weeks