Monday, February 11, 2019 in Commons 329 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

TEAM (Transfer Engagement and Mentoring) is an organization designed for men of color transfer students. 

Join us at our first TEAM meeting of the semester, where you can meet faculty and staff members on campus who are here to help make your college journey successful! Free lunch will be provided.

The University System of Maryland’s Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (USM LSAMP) announces the opportunity for undergraduate scholars currently enrolled at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Frostburg State University, or Towson University to participate in programming to enhance their spring research experience. If selected, you will join a community of undergraduate researchers, attend professional development seminars, and be eligible for a financial award totaling up to $1,500 over the course of the program. This award is to be used to support research training for undergraduate scholars who work with distinguished STEM faculty within the University System of Maryland. Student scholars conduct research over a minimum of ten weeks per semester (spring) under the direction of a faculty research mentor.

Applicants may apply for research opportunities in any of the following NSF-classified STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy, or technology areas associated with the preceding fields (e.g., biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology).

To be eligible for the research program, applicants must be:

·         A US citizen or permanent resident at one of the aforementioned institutions

·         In good academic standing

Preferential consideration given to:

·         Members of racial and ethnic groups that have been historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines. All students are welcome to apply

·         Students who have no previous research experience

·         Underclassmen who have less than 60 credits

·         A one-page journal entry will be submitted each week based on your experience 
 

·         A 3-5 page culminating reflection will be submitted at the conclusion of the research experience.    

·         Awardees will be required to present a research poster and/or a give a presentation of the project results at the USM LSAMP Fall Research Symposium at the University of Maryland, College Park.  Students must attend and engage with the entire conference. Research presentations at other conferences can be substituted with prior approval on a case-by-case basis.  

·         Students are also encouraged to present at URCAD and SURF at UMBC or the Annual Research Symposium at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. 

Please note: The NSF USM LSAMP logo and funding disclaimer must be included on the poster or presentation.

Application:

We ask that undergraduate scholars completely fill out and submit the following USM LSAMP Research Program application form. The submitted application is due no later than Friday, February 8^th, 2019.

If you have any questions, e-mail the UMBC LSAMP program at: LSAMP@umbc.edu.

Come join us today and tomorrow on Main Street in Commons by the Bookstore as we recognize the first-generation college student community at UMBC. We will provide an engaging activity for you to define what is means for you to be the first! 

·         Meet with other first-generation college students

·         Ask questions

·         Join us for free snacks and giveaways

The University System of Maryland’s Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (USM LSAMP), sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the opportunity for undergraduate scholars currently enrolled at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Frostburg State University, or Towson University to be awarded a stipend totaling $2500 over this coming summer. This award is to be used to support research training for undergraduate scholars who work with distinguished STEM faculty within the University System of Maryland. Applicants who conduct research at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County are given best consideration

Applicants may apply for research opportunities in any of the following NSF-classified STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy, or technology areas associated with the preceding fields (e.g., biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology).

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for the research stipend, applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident at one of the aforementioned institutions. 
• The National Science Foundation provides funding for this program to broaden the participation of underrepresented minorities* who will be prepared to pursue STEM careers.
• We ask that undergraduate scholars completely fill out and submit the following USM LSAMP Research Program application form. Preferential consideration will be given to underclassmen who have less than 60 credits, as well as upperclassmen who have no previous research experience.
• Awardees will be required to present a research poster and/or a give a presentation of the project results at the USM LSAMP Fall Research Symposium at the University of Maryland, College Park. Research presentations at other conferences can be substituted with prior approval on a case-by-case basis. 
• A two-page written reflection will be required at the conclusion of the research experience. 
• Students are also encouraged to present at URCAD at UMBC or the Annual Research Symposium at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. 

Please note: The NSF USM LSAMP logo and funding disclaimer must be included on the poster or presentation.

The submitted application is due no later than Friday, May 4^th, 2018.

* This category comprises three racial or ethnic minority groups (blacks, Hispanics, and American Indians or Alaska Natives) whose representation in S&E education or employment is smaller than their representation in the U.S. population. (National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. 2017. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2017. Special Report NSF 17-310. Arlington, VA. Available at www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/.)

If you have any questions or you need assistance with your application, please contact Peter DeCrescenzo, peterd@umbc.edu.

Our Getting You into Indiana University (GU2IU) Program, a campus recruitment program for prospective underrepresented and minority students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.F.A. at Indiana University (IUB) Bloomington. The three-day event will be conducted on the IUB campus and begins Sunday, April 8, 2018, and ends on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This is an all-expense paid trip for selected highly qualified applicants including airfare, lodging, and meals. Participants will learn more about IU’s Ph.D. and M.F.A. programs, research opportunities, and funding options. Additionally, participants will meet with faculty, staff and current graduate students, attend sessions on preparing competitive applications for graduate admission, explore campus cultural centers, and take a campus tour.

Our goal is to recruit the best and brightest to IU programs. Our target is 30-35 students to attend our recruitment event for spring 2018. GU2IU program participants must:

• Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Be sophomores, juniors, seniors, master’s level students in good academic standing; or, degreed professionals interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or MFA at Indiana University Bloomington.
• Complete a GU2IU spring 2018 application form requesting demographic information, educational interests, non-official transcripts and a personal essay.

The application deadline is February 16, 2018. Preference will be for faculty nominated participants in STEM (sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines and the social sciences.

To submit a nomination:

• Applicants, click HERE to apply
• Faculty, click HERE.

For additional information, visit http://graduate.indiana.edu/about/diversity/visit-iu.shtml. Please direct any questions to agep@indiana.edu or (812) 855-6752.

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TWCIAS-NRL HBCU Information Page
May 29 through August 3, 2018, in Washington, DC
On-line application can be found at http://nrl.e.twc.edu/
Application Deadline: Extended until January 19, 2018

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