How can we make the legal profession look more like America? That question has been a vexing one for all of us who care about equal justice under the law. One solution: Invite more talented people of color to consider legal education and a legal career – and support them to make that dream a reality.
At the University at Buffalo School of Law, Discover Law is doing just that. This award-winning intensive summer program, now in its eighth year, has given dozens of bright young scholars a taste of law school life and opened their imaginations to careers in the law. For these promising future lawyers, the experience is already paying off.
The Discover Law application is due March 30, 2021.
Through the generosity of campus and community partners, the Discover Law program is at no cost to participants. Preference is given to: Academically promising underrepresented and first generation college students Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above Favorable consideration will be given to students who can demonstrate a record of academic achievement in spite of economic challenges, social or cultural disadvantages, linguistic barriers, extraordinary family circumstances, or personal responsibilities.
Discover Law is intended for undergraduate students who have completed freshman, sophomore, or junior year, but who will not begin their senior year prior to the end of the program.
The B.E.S.T. Tutoring Program is an initiative designed to provide tutoring and mentorship to students at Buffalo Public School #6 (Buffalo Elementary School of Technology). Students of varying refugee status and/or of families seeking citizenship comprise a significant portion of our outreach. Last semester, we transitioned to a virtual format and will be continuing our weekly virtual tutoring sessions.
Since the virtual initiative began, we have received reports of increased attendance, engagement, and benefit from the students and teachers of Buffalo Public School #6. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our current volunteers for their dedication, and want to extend an invitation to others who are interested in making a lasting impact on young, local, 6th & 7th graders.
We are offering 3 volunteer tutor spots from 2:45-3:45 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning February 9th. All UB students are eligible to volunteer after a mandatory orientation (despite this club’s foundation in the Jacobs School of Medicine). This semester we are also implementing a waitlist for desiring volunteers, in case additional sessions open up.
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign-up using this link:
Building and strengthening the academic foundation of these vibrant, young studentsis a great way to give back and take a break from studying– All from the comfort of your laptop!
Are you interested in a career based in legal studies, politics, justice, criminology, or another field of law? UB’s chapter of the international pre-law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta can provide insight, guidance and networking into these examples and more!
We are a coed professional fraternity open to any major! We offer connection into law related fields along with countless professional workshops such as how to build a resume, proficiency in public speaking, etc., guest speakers ranging from law professors to local judges, upwards of $2,500 LSAT prep and study materials, and more! Altogether, it is a rare opportunity to connect with likeminded, ambitious students interested in expanding their professional skills and assets.
If you are interested in joining or would like to receive more information, please do not hesitate to contact me, Elizabeth Payne, at epayne2@buffalo.edu. We have extended our deadlines for recruitment up until the end of week 6 of classes, due to the current pandemic, and are looking to welcome more members into our organization.
Professor Chilbert can be reached via email to then set up a ZOOM meeting. Professor Chilbert is willing to discuss with you class selection, job trends and graduate programs as they relate to pharmacy or other health professions. Please note that you will use their email (mayahols@buffalo.edu) to set up a ZOOM meeting. Professor Chilbert will have limited time for ZOOM meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays between 1 and 2:30pm as you make meeting plans with this semester.
For Prof. Lyndsay Hunter Interested students are welcome to talk to her about careers or graduate study in the humanities or interests in the performing arts (at UB or in the larger word). They can reach Prof Hunter at lhunter@buffalo.edu to schedule a conversation on zoom.
3.Prof Craig Centrie please feel free to contact Prof Centrie at: ccentrie@yahoo.com to set-up and engage in a virtual office hour. He will respond to all emails at his YAHOO account to then set up a ZOOM meeting time.
4.Matthew Paul; Professor Paul can be reached via email to then set up a ZOOM meeting. Professor Paul is willing to discuss with you class selection, job trends and graduate programs as they relate to “psychology and neuroscience majors”. Please note that you will use his email (mjpaul@buffalo.edu) to set up a ZOOM meeting. Professor Paul will have limited time for ZOOM meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 3 and 4:30pm as you make meeting plans with him this semester.
Whether it’s an app, website or software that makes life a little easier- A medical device or technology that could save lives- Or a sustainable, scalable social innovation for the good of the community…
We want you to pitch it!
What will you win? All applicants will gain valuable entrepreneurial skills, networking opportunities and compete for one of two prizes:
First Place – $52,000total value $25,000 seed funding plus in-kind services (accounting, legal, office space, business development and human resource services) valued at more than $27,000
How do I apply? 1. Fill out our online application by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2021 2. Get help by signing up for a confidential venture coaching appointment to perfect your pitch! Venture coaches available at calendly.com/launchpadcoaching 3. Applicants will be invited to sign up for a pitch time on Thursday, February 11 or Friday, February 12. 4. Pitch deck template available at mgt.buffalo.edu/panasci Eligibility: Panasci is open to teams led by undergrad or graduate students, PhDs or post-docs from any department at UB. Additional team members need not be UB affiliated. No prototype required to apply. Find the full rules here. Email Alex at eacleary@buffalo.edu with any questions.
Student Engagement invites you to submit a program proposal for the virtual LEAD UB Conference taking place March 1 – 4, 2021!
LEAD stands for Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Development; this conference brings together students from across campus to hear expert presentations, take part in educational workshops, and actively participate in small group discussions.
The LEAD UB Conference will take place from March 1 – 4, 2021 and will be held virtually via live Zoom sessions and pre-recorded webinars.
We hope that you consider submitting one (or more) proposal(s) for review. You can choose how long you’d like your presentation to be (30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes) and how you’d like to offer your presentation (live Zoom session or a pre-recorded session). The conference builds upon the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, so we ask that all presentation proposals relate to and incorporate at least one value of this model.
The Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS) and the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) at York University, Toronto, are pleased to present their 2021 virtual student conference.
“Recognition, Agency, and Deservingness: (Re)framing Refugee, Black, and Indigenous Movements”
Keynote Speaker: Gabriel Allahdua, Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW)
Please click on the organization links in blue or on the registration page to donate directly to these wonderful organizations.
This event’s purpose is to bring together students and researchers from various disciplinary backgrounds and regional locations in a virtual space to explore and recognize the struggles regarding recognition, agency and deservingness for refugees, forced migrants, Black and Indigenous movements. This conference seeks to bring to fruition meaningful discussions on these issues, calls to action, and potentials for liberation before, during, and after the pandemic.
RUTGERS, The State University of New Jersey, invites talented undergraduates with a passion for research and interest in graduate study to apply for our nationally acclaimed RISE (Research Intensive Summer Experience) at Rutgers program. We particularly encourage applications from students from underrepresented, disadvantaged, and first-generation college backgrounds.
RISE at Rutgers has A LOT to offer:
CUTTING-EDGE INTERDISCIPLINARYRESEARCH at a top 20 U.S. public university
PERSONALIZED MENTOR-MATCHING
EXCELLENTFUNDING: Stipend up to $6000 + housing + travel (for 10-week in-person program, if possible). Virtual or hybrid options may be necessary instead. Free optional GRE prep course (valued at $1300).
PARTNERSHIPS with REU programs in Cellular Bioengineering, Toxicology & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Green Energy Technology, Biomedicine/Proteomics, Physics & Astronomy, Advanced Materials, and Environmental Sciences. RISE applicants can opt to be considered by partner REUs. One Application – Multiple Opportunities!
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: scientific & scholarly speaking and writing, GRE prep, grad school and career workshops, networking with industry & academic leaders…and more
ALUMNI SUCCESS: Awards at national meetings & placement at top graduate school
UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIPS for top RISE alumni who return to Rutgers for graduate school.
DIVERSE COMMUNITY: Rutgers is one of the nation’s most diverse public research universities with DEI at the forefront of our new President’s vision.
APPLY NOW! Rolling admissions starts February 1, 2021.
Are you an undergraduate junior/senior or first year graduate student looking to fund a research-based graduate degree in a STEM field?
Register today for our upcoming NSF Development Workshops! Note: These awards are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. All workshops will be held via Zoom. Once you RSVP for the workshops, you will receive the Zoom meeting information.
If you are unable to attend the live workshops, please register to access saved recordings of the workshops.
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is a prestigious grant for graduate students looking to get funded for research. The grant provides full funding for three years which includes a $34,000/year stipend and tuition coverage!
Applications for the NSF GRFP will become available in August 2021. Deadlines vary by discipline but are generally in late October.
If you are interested in applying for the NSF GRFP in October 2021, please join us for this four session program designed to prepare you to submit a strong application. You will learn about review criteria for the NSF GRFP and other awards, what the review panels are looking for, and how to write a strong research proposal.
To be eligible to apply for NSF GRFP in October 2021, you must be:
A current rising undergraduate junior/senior or first year graduate student
A U.S. citizen, have U.S. national status, or be a permanent resident
Pursuing (or intending to pursue) a research-based master’s degree or PhD
Conducting research in an NSF-supported field, such as: mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science
