CSM Enrichment Opportunities

listing of opportunities available to STEM majors

February 16, 2023
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Virtual Information Session for the LSAMP Summer 2023 Internship Program- Saturday, February 18th

Virtual Information Session for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Project (LSAMP) Summer 2023 Internship Program

When: Saturday, February 18th at 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Join Zoom Meeting

https://smithsonian.zoom.us/j/81749293225?pwd=N3d0d3AvWUxYZnFPMkF6Zy9BMk5uUT09

Meeting ID: 817 4929 3225
Passcode: 510239

February 8, 2023
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology

Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology

The REU Program at UMass Boston will open its applications for summer 2023 in late fall 2022.

The summer 2023 REU program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to:

  • Carry out an independent research project in biology.
  • Work closely with a faculty advisor and research group.
  • Develop research skills, include computational, analytical, and/or laboratory skills
  • Explore issues related to research such as science ethics and communication
  • Exchange ideas with students at weekly seminars.

Program Dates: This program runs from June 5 to August 11, 2023.

Location: The campus is south of downtown Boston on a peninsula extending into scenic Boston Harbor.

Stipend: Participants will receive $9,300 for the 10-week period, which includes a stipend of $6,000, plus a room and board allowance of $3,300. 

Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must be enrolling in college for the fall of 2023. Students who will graduate by June 2023 are not eligible to apply. Applicants should have completed at least one semester of college-level biology. Students from minority groups underrepresented in science and students from primarily undergraduate institutions are especially encouraged to apply.

Application due date: Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2023.

Research Topics:

  • Ecology and evolution of birds in urban environments
  • Immune cell development
  • Virus evolution & transmission
  • Regulation of meiosis
  • Circadian rhythms, mRNA regulation, and metabolism
  • Ecological genomics of plants
  • Neurobiology of vision
  • Evolution of mRNA regulation in stem cells 
  • Developmental genetics in zebrafish
  • Cell signaling in Drosophila
  • Ecology & evolution of insect herbivores
  • Amphibian microbiome & disease ecology
  • Marine coastal ecology

For More Info Go To:

More Information: https://www.umb.edu/academics/csm/biology/beyond_the_classroom/research_experiences_for_undergraduates

September 22, 2022
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Info Session on Wednesday, September 28th for the Tufts University School of Medicine & UMass Boston Winter Enrichment Program

July 5, 2022
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Youth Wellness Corps Fellowship– Apply Now!

YOUTH WELLNESS CORPS FELLOWSHIP

We are looking for students majoring in diverse science disciplines to participate in a summer full-time summer internship program in community based organizations. Participants will receive a $5,000 summer stipend with the possibility to receive $3,000 during the Fall 2022. Fellowship begins July 16 and concludes September 3.

Requirements:

-UMass Boston undergraduate students

-Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

-Completed application

For more information, please contact: YouthWellnessCorps@umb.edu

April 1, 2022
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Join the CSM Ambassadors! Apply Now!

CSM Ambassadors are outstanding and enthusiastic students who represent the College of Science and Mathematics at campus and community events. You will experience opportunities to improve your communication skills, grow professionally, and develop lasting friendships while being part of a team. 

March 24, 2022
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STEM Summer 2022 Internship Opportunities!

Looking for a Summer Internship? Check these out and apply!

Massachusetts Life Sciences CenterLife Science Internships (Various – Paid) | Deadline: May 1st

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Clean Energy Summer Internship Program

Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT & HarvardRISE Summer Internship | Deadline: March 25th

UMass Boston – Dana Farber – Harvard Cancer Research

March 17, 2022
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Virtual BaccMD Pathway Program Annual Symposium, Saturday March 26th

Come learn about Inclusive Health Care from this years’ keynote speaker, Susan Swanson, MA, CCC-SLP The BaccMD Annual Symposium is an opportunity for any premed student from a UMass Campus (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell) to learn about UMass Medical Chan School, learn about the medical school admissions process, meet and talk with faculty and staff, interact with current UMass Chan medical students, and network with your peers from across the UMass system.

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM—12:30 PM

Location: Virtual Event

Register for the Symposium Here: BaccMD Symposium (umassmed.edu)

www.umassmed.edu/baccmd

March 3, 2022
by Student Success Center
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MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health- Clinical Research Coordinator (2 Positions)

The MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health is looking to fill two (2) open Clinical Research Coordinator positions with a start date of early June 2022.

Clinical Research Coordinator Position Announcement

Program Description:
The Center for Women’s Mental Health is a clinical and research program within the
Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Our Program is dedicated to the
evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders associated with female reproductive function.
The Center provides a range of clinical services to women which include: consultation regarding
the use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy; treatment for postpartum mood and
anxiety disorders; treatment for premenstrual syndrome; and treatment of menopause related
mood and anxiety symptoms, sleep disorders, and hot flashes. The goal of our research division
is to examine a wide range of questions which affect the lives of women with psychiatric
conditions. Our research projects mirror the span of our center’s clinical expertise. For more
information about the clinical and research program, please visit our website: www.womensmentalhealth.org.

Responsibilities:
The research coordinators in our Program are each assigned 1-2 active research projects and
are responsible for the implementation of those projects under the guidance of the principal
investigator(s) and the supervision of the senior research coordinator.
The research coordinators are primarily responsible for the following research activities:
• Conducting research visits with study patients and study clinicians
• Managing the recruitment, screening and enrollment of research patients
• Administering psychiatric assessments
• Phlebotomy and specimen preparation (a phlebotomy course is offered at MGH)
• Data collection and entry, and database management
• Preparation and submission of research protocols to the IRB
• Ensuring compliance with the Partners IRB and other federal and institutional guidelines
• Periodic special projects, such as a grant submission or a journal article submission

Work Environment:
Currently, our group is made up of five research coordinators, a senior research coordinator, a
program coordinator, a biostatistician, and eight psychiatrists, two of whom are principal
investigators, including the Director. The research coordinators work closely with the study
principal investigators and meet twice weekly as a group to review study progress. This is a full-time hourly position with a 9:00-5:30 workday and a ½ hour unpaid lunch. Our Program is
located in the Simches Research Building in a combined administrative and clinical space and
all work is conducted on-site, permitting hospital instruction around COVID-19.

Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates who possess at least a bachelor’s degree. At least one year of
research experience, paid or un-paid, is preferred but not required. The salary for this full-time
position will start at $43,680 per year, and benefits are available. Candidates who can start in
May or early June of 2022 are preferred. A two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
Note: Amidst ongoing COVD-19 pandemic, a hybrid work model is in place. Relocation to Boston is required for this position.

Skills:
• Critical thinking skills and ability to independently resolve problems
• Careful attention to details
• Time management and ability to prioritize
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
• Data management and analysis knowledge is advantageous though not required

Interested applicants may send cover letters and resumes to Program Coordinator Bryn Rediger at brediger@partners.org