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• Research Assistant Opportunity within College of Medicine Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

  Aug 29, 2017 12:30 pm280 views

• Student Research Assistants Need for Forensic Psychology Laboratory Experiments

  Aug 23, 2017 4:00 pm296 views

• Multiple Research Opportunities Available Currently!

  Aug 23, 2017 4:00 pm434 views

• Research Fellowship Opportunity with Latin@s Gaining Access to Networks for Advancement in Science (L@S GANAS) - Apply by 8/18

  Aug 23, 2017 3:00 pm59 views

• Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Award (CURA) Program - Currently Accepting Applications (via your Faculty/Supervisors)

  Aug 23, 2017 10:45 am264 views

• Research Internship Opportunity at the Feinberg School of Medicine

  Aug 8, 2017 3:00 pm289 views

• Research Assistant Position with Center for Research on Health and Aging

  Jul 12, 2017 4:15 pm166 views

• Current Research Assistant Position Available with Dr. Bette Bottoms - Apply ASAP

  Jun 14, 2017 4:15 pm219 views

• Summer Research Assistant Positions available with the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP)

  Apr 27, 2017 9:00 am180 views

• MEND2 Lab Looking for Research Assistant Volunteers

  Apr 25, 2017 9:00 am215 views

• Research Assistant Positions available at the Social Neuroscience and Psychopathology (SNaP) Lab at Rush University Medical Center

  Apr 13, 2017 2:15 pm292 views

• Research opportunity for Latinx students, Extended Deadline 4/21

  Apr 10, 2017 10:45 am67 views

• Paid Research Assistant at the University of Chicago for Biological Sciences - Apply ASAP!

  Apr 3, 2017 10:30 am215 views

• Paid Summer Research Opportunity - Scholarship in Child and Adolescent Health and Injury Prevention, Deadline: Fri. 3/24

  Mar 21, 2017 10:00 am285 views

• Abstracts for the 4th Annual UIC Women’s Health Research Day due Monday, 3/20

  Mar 16, 2017 3:00 pm41 views

• Spring Student Research Forum Submissions due 3/17

  Mar 15, 2017 3:00 pm129 views

• Join the Student Research Forum/Impact Day Steering Committee or Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

  Mar 10, 2017 8:45 am45 views

• Apply for 2018 Beckman Scholars Program, Letter of Intent due 3/1

  Feb 22, 2017 4:00 pm149 views

• Call for Undergraduate Research Highlights, Summer 2017 CUR Quarterly

  Feb 22, 2017 10:15 am26 views

• Fulbright Summer Programs in the UK Apply by 2/23

  Feb 16, 2017 9:15 am214 views

• Undergraduate Research Assistants with Dr. Maki's lab

  Feb 15, 2017 1:00 pm203 views

• Chicago Disability Studies Conference, Paper Submissions Due 2/17

  Feb 15, 2017 1:00 pm26 views

• Present Undergraduate Research at the Psychology Cross Program Conference, Application Deadline - 3/1

  Feb 15, 2017 12:15 pm33 views

• Paid Undergraduate Research Internship Opportunity (College of Education students preferred)

  Feb 10, 2017 2:00 pm49 views

• Apply for the Field Museum Research Experiences for Undergraduates by 11:59pm TONIGHT

  Feb 10, 2017 2:00 pm48 views

• Honors College Research and Conference Travel Grants, Apply by 2/10 (Additional Information about Poster Presentations)

  Jan 30, 2017 5:15 pm130 views

• Sens Research Foundation Summer Scholars Program in Biomedical Research, Apply by 2/6

  Jan 30, 2017 4:30 pm193 views

  The SRF Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer and Parkinson’s Disease. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research. The Summer Scholars Program emphasizes development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded future scientists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers. Students participating in the program will hone their writing skills via periodic reports, which are designed to emulate text scientists commonly must produce. At the end of the summer, students will have the opportunity to put all of their newly developed communication skills into practice at a student symposium.

  Paid positions are available at:

  Buck Institute for Research on Aging

  Harvard Stem Cell Institute

  Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

  SRF Research Center

  The Scripps Research Institute

  University of Oxford

  Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

  The online application and a full descriptions of each research project can be found at www.sens.org/2017-summer-scholars. Applications will be accepted until 12 pm PST February 6, 2017. A downloadable program flyer is available at the same address.

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  Capstone Workshop Schedule Announced, Next on Wed. 2/1

  Jan 30, 2017 4:15 pm410 views

  Mark your calendars for this semester's Capstone Workshops!

  General Capstone Information Sessions: 

  The General Capstone Information Session provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Capstone requirement, brainstorm possible topics or ideas for your Capstone, and talk with an Honors College Associate Dean or Postdoctoral Fellow about your Capstone.  This workshop is intended for everyone from Seniors starting on their Capstones now to freshman who want to learn more about the requirement to be prepared in the future.  

  Remaining Date:

  Wednesday, February 1, 3:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  In addition, mark your calendar for the upcoming workshops to help you prepare to write an abstract and present your research!  

  Abstract Workshops

  Tuesday, March 2, 9:30 am, 121 Burnham Hall

  Monday, March 6, 12:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Wednesday, March 8, 4:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Poster Presentation Workshop: 

  Thursday, March 9, 4:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Tuesday, March 14, 2:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Wednesday, March 15, 12:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  If you have questions, contact Associate Dean Sloan Williams (sloanw@uic.edu).  

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  Summer Opportunity - ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program

  Jan 30, 2017 3:45 pm56 views

  The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program seeks undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students with an interest in health and health care to participate in a paid full-time summer research and enrichment experience in Chicago. 

  About the Research Fellows Program

  The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program is a comprehensive learning experience for students who are planning to apply to graduate or medical school. This program is focused on the development of academic, technical, and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in healthcare. ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows will spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading researchers.

  Application Deadline

  February 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM CST

  Program Dates:

  June 19, 2017 - August 11, 2017 (8 Weeks) 

  More Information/ How to Apply

  Please visit the ChicagoCHEC website for eligibility and application instructions.

• In/Between Conference Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Abstracts Due Fri. 2/3

  Jan 27, 2017 1:30 pm35 views

  Students of all related majors and minors are invited to participate in the annual Undergraduate Research Poster Session that takes place in conjunction with the In/Between conference in the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics. The top three presentations will win awards in the amount of $50, $100, and $150. If you have recently or are currently engaged in a research project, please consider participating by designing a poster and preparing a 5-minute summary of your work (and preparing to be asked conversational questions). Just send the title of your research project and a 150-200 word description (abstract) of it by Friday, February 3, 5 pm.

  The poster session will take place on Thursday, March 9 at 10 am. If you have a class conflict at that hour, we will be happy to contact your instructor to request an excused absence so that you may participate.

  For more information, contact Professor McClure ellenmc@uic.edu

• Amgen Scholars Program at Harvard University, Apply by Wed. Feb. 1

  Jan 27, 2017 9:15 am206 views

  Harvard University is one of ten U.S. institutions that again will be offering a ten-week Amgen Scholars Program in the summer of 2017.  The Harvard-Amgen program, with an emphasis on biotechnology research, affords a diverse cohort of rising undergraduate juniors and seniors the opportunity to work in the laboratories of faculty across the Harvard universe, including the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School. In addition to an engaging, formative research experience, Harvard-Amgen Scholars will live among the 400 undergraduates residents of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village community in one of the historic Houses along the Charles River. 

  The deadline to submit complete applications is Monday, February 1, 2017.  More information about the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program, including profiles of last years cohort, along with eligibility criteria and instructions to apply may be found here:  http://uraf.harvard.edu/amgen-scholars .  The Amgen Scholars Program website, which includes information about all of the U.S. and international programs available this coming summer may be found here:  www.amgenscholars.com .  Of course, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (Greg Llacer) directly at gllacer@fas.harvard.edu .  

  Information on other Amgen Scholars programs: http://www.amgenscholars.com/

• UIC Health Professions Navigator Program: Research Training and Career Development and/or GRE/MCAT/DAT Prep Programs, Apply by 2/3 and 3/13

  Jan 20, 2017 11:45 am310 views

  The University of Illinois at Chicago Health Professions Navigator Program (UIC-HPN) is now accepting applications for two summer programs:

  1) The Research Training and Career Development Program (RTCP), a program intended for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. RTCP will help familiarize students with research and practice opportunities by pairing them with a mentor, or placing them in a practice site. 

  If you are an undergraduate or graduate student (from any college or university), and have an interest in pursuing a career within the health professions, you are eligible to apply! RTCP is 8 weeks long and concludes with an end of program poster presentation that family and friends are welcome to attend to learn more about your summer work! For more details on the RTCP, eligibility, program dates, or to apply, please click the link below or view the attached flyer. 

  2) GRE/MCAT/DAT Prep Program (GMDP): GMDP is designed to prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds to be competitive applicants for graduate or professional school. In addition to a test preparation course for the GRE, MCAT, or DAT exams, participants will engage in a series of workshops that are designed to help them through the admissions process for graduate or professional school.  Juniors and seniors in college (from any college or university) – or even recent grads – who are interested in a health professions career are eligible to apply! GMDP is free of charge for accepted participants. 

   

  For more details on either program, eligibility, program dates, or to apply, please view the attached flyer or click the link below:

  http://publichealth.uic.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/health-professions-navigator

  Please note that this is not a residential program. If accepted into the program, you will be responsible for your own housing.

• Public Health Research Position (CURA eligible)

  Jan 20, 2017 10:00 am107 views

  I am currently recruiting for up to 3 undergraduate students to support three large, nationwide public health policy studies:

  To support a new national study to conduct qualitative interviews with state agencies responsible for administering the federal Head Start program to learn about technical assistance and training that they are providing to Head Start programs on new standards governing physical activity and sedentary time. The student hired for this position will primarily help to compile information on the state agencies and contacts, help with background/Internet research, help with interview scheduling and note taking, and interview transcription.To support a new national survey study of implementation of new federal standards governing meals served in low-income child day care centers. The student hired for this position will help with implementing the survey, sending follow-up reminders, tracking survey responses, conducting some surveys by phone, help with basic data analysis, and help with scheduling of follow-up telephone interviews with sitesTo support the largest ongoing, nationwide evaluation of congressionally mandated district wellness policies. The student hired for this position will support development of final reports, presentations, manuscripts and other materials presenting findings from our national study of state and district laws/policies nationwide.

  Minimum Qualifications of Student

  Honors college student preference but not requiredAt least a 3.0 GPA; ideally sophomore or higher;Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.Excellent literature/internet research skills.Interest in public policy, children's health, and/or public health a plus.Ideally have taken the UIC Introduction to Public Health course but not requiredPrior experience with data entry in MS Excel, literature searches, and supporting development of PowerPoint presentations and Word documents a plus.

  Position Information

  Student will work out of my research office located in the Institute for Health Research and Policy on the west campus, 1747 W. Roosevelt Road (Westside Research Office Building). The intercampus shuttle stops across the street from the building.

  Minimum hours per week for each position: 10 (please specify your hours and position that you are interested in if you have a preference—Head Start, Meals, Wellness)

  Position being filled as part of the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Award which pays and hourly rate and is eligible for Federal Work Study

  To APPLY

  Please send an email to Professor Jamie Chriqui (jchriqui@uic.edu) and include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position and attach a resume and unofficial transcript. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates of interest will be contacted. No phone calls please. The positions are open until filled. 

• UIC College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

  Jan 20, 2017 8:15 am96 views

  The College of Pharmacy at UIC invites undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The objective of this program is to introduce undergraduate students to biomedical research in order to heighten interest in science as a career and increase the number of young scientists entering the biomedical research disciplines.

  The SURF program is located on UIC’s West Campus, in the center of the Illinois Medical District--one of the largest concentrations of advanced health care facilities in the nations-- and just minutes from downtown Chicago. Our location gives us convenient access to a diverse range of cutting-edge research, collaborators and patient populations.

  The SURF Program is funded by an institutional award from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).

  Program Dates:

  The SURF program runs for 10 weeks, starting on Thursday, June 1, 2017 and ending on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

  SURF Program Description:

  ASPET-sponsored SURF program is for undergraduate students interested in biomedical research.  Students will work on independent research projects in the laboratories of their faculty mentors.  Before beginning work, students will attend relevant laboratory safety training.  In addition to individual mentoring, the program offers number of enrichment activities:  research seminars, advanced research instrumentation workshops, career day at a local pharmaceutical company, instructions on how to prepare a scientific presentation, practice talks and a mini-symposium where all the participants present their research projects in front of the College audience.  SURF participants will receive compensation of $3,000 for the 10 week period.

  The 2017 Application Cycle is now open. Please read the application instructions carefully and apply by February 1, 2017.

  Eligibility Requirements:

  Sophomores or juniors majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field. GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students should have a strong desire to pursue an advanced degree (PhD or PharmD/PhD) and must be available for the full 10 weeks of the program. The program is open to all US Citizens and Permanent Residents. Undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in health-related sciences, i.e. individuals from ethnic or racial groups (African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Alaskan and Hawaiian Natives); individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with physical or mental disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

  Application Components and Process:

  Application form. Download the form and instructions. Personal statement Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) 2 letters of recommendations

  Submit completed application form, personal statement, and transcripts as a SINGLE PDF file by e-mail to surf@uic.edu by February 1, 2017.

  Request that your letters of references are e-mailed to surf@uic.edu by February 1, 2017.

  Notification:

  All effort will be made to notify applicants no later than April 14, 2017 regarding their status. Applicants chosen to participate in the 2017 SURF program will be sent an offer letter via e-mail.

  Contact Information:

  Please contact us by e-mail to surf@uic.edu.

• Research Position and Potential Capstone studying Sleep Disorders; Bioengineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Math, or Physics majors preferred.

  Jan 18, 2017 4:45 pm121 views

  We are seeking a hard-working, committed, organized student to assist a quantitative study about sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and their associations with gestational diabetes. This could be an excellent capstone project.

  You will have the opportunity to assist in a particular aspect of this research, depending on your availability and interests. Students interested in research, sleep, EEG, time-series, power spectral analysis of EEG (a widely-used and popular method employed in various medical fields) or MATLAB and pregnancy adverse outcomes may find this experience particularly exciting.  This is an excellent opportunity and experience for those who want to work in the healthcare industry and academia.

  Ideally applicants should have some experience in a relevant area which may include (and is not limited to) engineering, mathematics, neuroscience, computer science, or physics. Candidates should have one or more of:

  Good experience and knowledge on programming in MATLAB

  Grounding or formal training in signal processing for time-series data in the time and frequency domains

  Knowledge of sleep biology and sleep disorders

  Experience with one or more statistical software packages (STATA and/or SPSS) is desired

  Experience in electrophysiologic recordings and analysis in human or animals is desired

   

  INSTRUCTIONS:

  If you are interested, please send a CV/resume, including relevant courses taken, prior experience and any special skills you may have to Dr. Bilgay Izci Balserak: bilgay@uic.edu.

• Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Awards (CURA) for Spring 2017

  Jan 18, 2017 12:00 pm89 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs is pleased to announce that a number of Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Awards (CURA) are available for Spring 2017. The CURA program supports research collaborations involving undergraduate work study students at no cost to faculty or their departments. The faculty member applies on behalf of the student by filling out the online application linked to the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) website at ure.uic.edu/facfws.php#applyFaculty and staff: if you are not yet registered as a prospective supervisor/mentor or project contact, please create a profile/project description at www.ure.uic.edu. This will allow students to learn about what you are working on and to contact you directly. If you are registered and haven't updated your profile lately, please log in and be sure everything is current.Students: go to ure.uic.edu and search by department, faculty name or keyword to find available positions. Note: you can only apply for a spring award if you have already accepted federal work study as part of your AY 16-17 financial aid package.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and awards will be granted to qualifying applicants through the month of January.Thank you to the whole UIC community for your support of undergraduate research, which is a high-impact experience correlated with student success. If you have questions, feel free to email the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uic.edu.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant Position with The Road Home Program: Center for Veterans and Their Families

  Jan 18, 2017 8:30 am184 views

  The Road Home Program: Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush University Medical Center is currently seeking a volunteer undergraduate research assistant. This is an ideal position for an undergrad in social sciences who is interested in researching mental health, trauma, and military veterans. This position could also lead to opportunities to develop a capstone project. Job duties may include data transcription, data entry, general clerical tasks, literature searches, phone screenings, and other duties as assigned. Applicants should be able to commit to 6-8 hours of work per week during business hours. Please contact Randy Boley (contact information below) with any questions or to apply for this position. Applicants should include a CV/resume and a personal statement detailing their interest in this position with their email.

  Contact Information:

              Randy Boley | Research Coordinator

              Rush University Medical Center

  Department of Psychiatry

  Road Home Program: The Center for Veterans and Their Families

  Randy_Boley@rush.edu

• National Cancer Institute Summer Research Fellowship, Apply by 2/15

  Jan 17, 2017 4:30 pm102 views

  The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Systems Biology Consortium and Physical Sciences in Oncology Network are offering rising Junior and Senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors from NCI-supported institutions for an 8-week summer fellowship. The 2017 summer research program is designed specifically for students to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Students who are especially interested in cancer research careers are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are available at 14 research institutions across the United States. Stipend, housing, and travel to and from the host institution are covered by NCI. Additionally, students will convene at the NIH in Bethesda, MD, mid-way through the summer to present their research and network with their peers.

  Detailed information about the program and application instructions can be found at: https://Frederick.cancer.gov/SummerProgram . The application deadline is February 15, 2017.

  Please distribute the attached flyer to undergraduates within your institution who might be interested in this exciting opportunity. Don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Shannon Hughes (shannon.hughes@nih.gov) or Ms. Erin Wetzel (erin.wetzel@nih.gov) if you have any questions about the program.

• Social Science Research Opportunity on Patient/Family engagement in healthcare

  Jan 13, 2017 12:30 pm129 views

  Dr. Elizabeth Lerner Papautsky is currently looking for student volunteers with a background in the social sciences to support conducting studies focused on patient/family engagement in healthcare. Responsibilities may involve literature searches/reviews, design, execution, analysis, and evaluation of research studies. These activities will provide students with educational and professional experience. Responsibilities may expand based upon experience level and performance and could form the basis for a capstone project. Applicants must have basic training in research (psychology, sociology, or anthropology preferred) and writing experience. Interested students should email Dr. Papautsky at elp@uic.edu and include a resume and a paragraph about your background and interests in the research.

  Dr. Elizabeth Lerner Papautsky is a Visiting Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical & Health Information Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago. She holds an MS (2004) and PhD (2009) in human factors psychology from Wright State University, Dayton OH. As part of her graduate work, she studied team communication and planning while using information displays. She currently studies cognition in real-world complex environments. Through mixed methods approaches such as naturalistic observations and cognitive task analysis interviews, she focuses on understanding how people make decisions. She applies findings to user-centered solutions such as development and evaluation of interfaces, work flows, work spaces, and other cognitive decision support tools. Prior to entering academia, her work spanned multiple domains, ranging from healthcare, unmanned aerial vehicles, submarines, serious gaming, to others. She transitioned to academia to focus her research on applying human factors principles and approaches to improve patient safety and quality. She is particularly interested in the role of patient and caregiver in healthcare decision making specifically for chronic illness.

• Internship Opportunity in Medical School Sciences

  Jan 13, 2017 11:45 am159 views

  We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. The studies the intern would be assisting with primarily focus on Hispanic breast cancer patients' cultural and psychosocial experiences in order to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes, and improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment.

  This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

  Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least six months. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Students could also benefit from receiving academic credit from their internship. If you wish to apply, please specify Spanish language fluency in your e-mail and send your resume/CV to both of the following address:diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu<mailto:diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu>

• Rush University Neuroscience Research Opportunity

  Jan 13, 2017 11:45 am387 views

  The Nicholson Laboratory at Rush University Medical Center is now looking for motivated undergraduate volunteers who are hoping to get involved in research. The Nicholson Lab investigates the nature of cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neuropathological disorders. They employ a combination of super-resolution microscopy, electrophysiology, and pharmacology to understand the synaptic changes that occur with aging and neurological disease.

  If you are interested in applying for a volunteer position in the Nicholson Lab, please send a brief email to Matthew_L_Russo@rush.edu.

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  Summer STAR Research Program for Summer 2017, Application Due Feb. 3 2017

  Jan 11, 2017 10:15 am140 views

  Summer STAR(Student training and Research)

  -Choose area of research that interests you

  -spend 9-weeks conducting biomedical research May 22, 2017- July 21, 2017

  -Attend exciting, interactive and informative workshops

  - present a scietific poster showcasing your work

  -Network and connect 

  -enjoy social events and fun activities

  - $4,500 stipend, $1,000 on-campus housing allotment and more

  Contact STAR@augusta.edu

  apply at http://www.augusta.edu/gradstudies/star/

  Deadline Februrary 3, 2017

• Summer Diabetes Research Program, Apply by 1/15

  Jan 11, 2017 9:15 am305 views

  The UIC Honors College, in partnership with the UIC Department of Surgery and the Department of Bioengineering, is happy to announce a new Summer Research Program. The Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC is a ten-week summer internship for undergraduates with a focus on diabetes research.  Sponosored by the NIH NIDDK R25 training program, this program will pair students with researchers in diabetes-related projects, such as islet transplantation, islet physiology, tissue engineering, beta-cell proliferation, microfluidic and nanotechnology technology, biological imaging, microencapsulation, and many other topics.  Students will also attend seminar-based lectures, conduct individual research, and experience a clinical component.

  Students will be compensated with a $3,000 stipend over the course of the ten-week program. 

  The application is now available at http://www.honors.uic.edu/SDR/.  The deadline for submission is January 15, 2017.  The application includes essays, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript.

  Please contact Dean McCloud Williams at smccloud@uic.edu with any questions.

• Research Assistants for the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring"

  Jan 9, 2017 5:00 pm65 views

  Research Assistants for the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring"

  We are currently looking for Research Assistants to aid in the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring" (LSYM) at the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP). This study is being led by Dr. David Dubois, a professor in UIC's School of Public Health. Dr. DuBois and his team are conducting a follow-up study of persons who participated in an evaluation of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program more than 20 years ago.

  We are looking for Research Assistants who are interested in gaining research experience for course credit or as a volunteer during the Spring Semester. All Research Assistants will gain real life research experience that will help in the next step after graduation. Whether it applies to graduate studies or entering a professional world, Dr. DuBois will be available to provide a letter of reference. For those who continue on with the project for more than one semester, there will be an opportunity to be included as a co-author on a research paper for a professional conference. Additionally, if you are required to complete a research capstone project as part of your degree requirements, or simply have an interest in doing so, assistance may be made available to those who continue with the project beyond this academic year.

  Duties of the Research Assistant position include:

  Participant outreach: communication with participants from diverse backgrounds via email and phone for purposes of recruitment into the study and data collection. Data entry and management, using software such as REDCap and LexisNexis Administrative tasks involving the use of Microsoft Office

  Students who are interested must have the following qualifications:

  GPA must be above 3.0 Willing to travel to IHRP (West Campus) Minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week Flexibility to work evening hours Oral and written communication: must be able to communicate effectively via email and phone Customer service skills—must be able to communicate with a diverse range of people and troubleshoot any issues that may present during conversations Experience with Microsoft software (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.) are a plus. Ability to follow directions and work independently Previous research experience is a plus, but not required.

  If interested, please contact Hope Carter at hcarter@uic.edu or Julius Rivera at Jriver40@uic.edu.

• Undergraduate student employee/researcher wanted for Molecular Biology Lab

  Jan 4, 2017 5:00 pm183 views

  Research Interest: We study the regulation of intracellular transport of proteins in yeast, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae in the laboratory of Dr. Nava Segev. Webpage: http://bcmg.com.uic.edu/faculty/segev_nava.html Common approaches/techniques used in the Segev lab: Cell Biology, Molecular biology, Genetics, Microscopy, Yeast Biology, PCR, Western blotting, Molecular cloning. Qualifications of a Student: Biological Sciences major who has taken or is planning to take genetics and cell biology.  We will only accept students qualified for Federal Work Study. Brief Summary of what is expected from the student: We would like a student employee to work on lab duties with federal work study funding during their freshman and sophomore years. These duties include washing glassware, using the autoclave, preparation of media, etc. At any time, we invite the student to join projects and perform experiments to be used in their Capstone research, or to gain research experience for future endeavors. This additional training is solely based on the interest and time-commitment shown by the student.  This opportunity is limited to first or second year students with the anticipation that it will be a 3-4 year commitment. Please send CV to jkim340@uic.edu

• Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards (CURA) Available for Spring 2017

  Jan 4, 2017 10:00 am68 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs is pleased to announce that a number of Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Awards (CURA) are available for Spring 2017. The CURA program supports research collaborations involving undergraduate work study students at no cost to faculty or their departments. The faculty member applies on behalf of the student by filling out the online application linked to the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) website at ure.uic.edu/facfws.php#apply 

   

  Students: go to ure.uic.edu and search by department, faculty name or keyword to find available positions. Note: you can only apply for a spring award if you have already accepted federal work study as part of your AY 16-17 financial aid package.

  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and awards will be granted to qualifying applicants through the month of January.

  If you have questions, feel free to email the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uic.edu.

• Conference of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship-Monmouth College

  Dec 14, 2016 12:30 pm137 views

  Co-Sponsored by the MIDWEST JOURNAL OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (MJUR) and MONMOUTH COLLEGE, the inaugural Conference of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship offers students the opportunity to showcase their work and learn about the work of others, while networking with peers at other institutions.

  WHO

  Undergraduate students from all colleges and universities are invited to participate.

  WHEN

  April 21-22, 2017

  WHERE

  Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, Illinois (Map)

  Featuring:

  Student Presentations

  Student Poster Sessions

  Special Fall 2017 “Conference Proceedings” issue of the Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research 

  Submit your work to present!  Submission deadline: Jan. 31, 2017.

  For more information visit:  http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/mjur-conference

• Lists of summer research and internship opportunities

  Dec 14, 2016 12:30 pm210 views

  Winter break is the perfect time to work on applications for summer research and internship opportunities, study abroad programs, or scholarship opportunities. Here's some resources you can use to get started:

  Office of Undergraduate Research: OUR Research and Internship Opportunities Catalog

  Resources for finding summer opportunities from the Honors College: https://blogs.uofi.uic.edu/files/1516/439911/99018.docx 

  Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities (Gap Year) Guide from the Office of Special Scholarship Programs: https://ossp.uic.edu/scholarships/gap-year/ 

   

• Postbac and Summer Research Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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  Broad Cancer Genomic Scholars (BCGS- postbac) - broad.io/bcgs

   

  An innovative, two-year program run jointly by the Broad Diversity, Education and Outreach initiative and the Cancer Program, BCGS offers participants a comprehensive, structured and immersive experience that includes groundbreaking research and academic and career guidance. BCGS participants will carry out research as paid, full-time Associate Computational Biologists or Research Associates, working alongside leading scientists within the Broad Cancer Program.

   

  Eligibility - seniors or recent graduates who majored in the biological, physical or computer sciences, engineering or mathematics, and are interested in pursuing a graduate degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. 

   

  Deadline: January 4, 2017

   

  Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) - broad.io/bsrp

   

  The Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) offers students with a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines the opportunity to conduct intensive research in a collaborative community. Students from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply. 

   

  BSRP participants spend the summer performing original computational or experimental-based research in labs across the Broad Institute’s research areas, from cancer to infectious disease to computational biology. In addition, the program features a rich curriculum outside the lab that emphasizes career development, personal development, and teamwork in a small cohort. 

   

  Deadline: January 31, 2017

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  Gisselle Vélez-Ruiz, Ph.D.

  Program Director for Diversity, Education and Outreach

  The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

  75 Ames, Room 6055

  Cambridge, MA 02142

  617-714-7012

• The Cognition of Second Language Acquisition Lab: Research Assistant Position Available

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  The Cognition of Second Language Acquisition lab (https://lcsl.uic.edu/hispanic-italian/research-groups/cognition-of-second-language-acquisition-laboratory), under the direction of Dr. Kara Morgan-Short, is looking for undergraduate research assistants for the upcoming academic semester (Spring 2017) and beyond. The lab uses brain-based (electrophysiology) and behavioral techniques to understand how the humans process native and second languages. Specific topics we have studied include (a) the effects of implicit, immersion-like versus explicit, classroom-like training on second language development and processing, (b) the processing of different aspects of language in native speakers, adult language learners and heritage speakers, and (c) the relationships between individual differences in cognitive abilities and second language acquisition.

  In addition to participating in all aspects of research, RAs will attend lab meetings (Friday mornings 9-11 am), read up to one primary research article per week, and assist in some administrative tasks.

  We are looking for undergraduates (preferably sophomores or juniors) who are majoring in Psychology, Spanish, Neuroscience or a related field, who are interested in linguistics, second language acquisition, and/or the neurocognitive bases of language acquisition and processing. The ideal undergraduate RA is intelligent, reliable, motivated, and eager to learn! Prior experience in a lab is not necessary. Preference is for RAs who can work in the lab 9 hours per week, who can participate in the lab for at least two semesters, and who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

  Working in the lab is challenging, fun, and a great way to learn firsthand how research is conducted. Course credit for SPAN 399 or PSCH 396 is available (if prerequisites have been met), and working as an RA can also fulfill the Honors College activity requirement.

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the application form available here, and send an email to Professor Kara Morgan-Short (karams@uic.edu) to let her know that you are interested in becoming a CogSLA undergraduate research assistant.

  We hope to hear from you soon!

  ~ The Cognition of Second Language Acquisition lab team