The Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab, headed by Dr. Matthew Paul, is seeking applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant. Interested students should complete the attached application form and email it to Dr. Paul at mjpaul@buffalo.edu.
Our lab investigates the neural mechanisms that regulate development of social behaviors in male and female rodents (rats and hamsters). Typical behaviors examined are play behavior and ultrasonic vocalizations (a form of social communication). Current projects are focused on the neuropeptide, vasopressin, which may have different roles for male and female social development. For more details, see our website – https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/ubbnelab/
The successful applicant will assist other students and technicians in various projects. Typical procedures in our lab include conducting, scoring, and analyzing social behavior tests; histology including immunohistochemistry; genotyping (by PCR amplification and restriction enzyme digest); small animal surgeries including stereotaxic surgeries to inject drugs into the brain; brightfield and fluorescence microscopy; and general laboratory animal care (changing cages, health inspections). While prior research experience is a plus, the student will be fully trained by personnel in our laboratory.
This position provides a wonderful opportunity to gain experience with animal research that includes many common neuroscience techniques. The student would also learn how to design experiments and to think critically about science. The position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in scientific research (e.g., graduate school or pharmaceutical industry). Undergraduate research assistants are expected to devote 8-10 hours a week towards laboratory work, which in addition to work on their designated project includes training sessions, weekly laboratory meetings, and assisting with miscellaneous laboratory tasks (e.g., laboratory maintenance and cleaning).
The Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab, headed by Dr. Matthew Paul, is seeking applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant. Interested students should complete the attached application form and email it to Dr. Paul at mjpaul@buffalo.edu.
Our lab investigates the neural mechanisms that regulate development of social behaviors in male and female rodents (rats and hamsters). Typical behaviors examined are play behavior and ultrasonic vocalizations (a form of social communication). Current projects are focused on the neuropeptide, vasopressin, which may have different roles for male and female social development. For more details, see our website – https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/ubbnelab/
The successful applicant will assist other students and technicians in various projects. Typical procedures in our lab include conducting, scoring, and analyzing social behavior tests; histology including immunohistochemistry; genotyping (by PCR amplification and restriction enzyme digest); small animal surgeries including stereotaxic surgeries to inject drugs into the brain; brightfield and fluorescence microscopy; and general laboratory animal care (changing cages, health inspections). While prior research experience is a plus, the student will be fully trained by personnel in our laboratory.
This position provides a wonderful opportunity to gain experience with animal research that includes many common neuroscience techniques. The student would also learn how to design experiments and to think critically about science. The position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in scientific research (e.g., graduate school or pharmaceutical industry). Undergraduate research assistants are expected to devote 8-10 hours a week towards laboratory work, which in addition to work on their designated project includes training sessions, weekly laboratory meetings, and assisting with miscellaneous laboratory tasks (e.g., laboratory maintenance and cleaning).
What issues matter most to you? The climate crisis? Systemic racism? Inequality? Educational reform? The Prison-Industrial Complex? The War on Drugs? Civil liberties? Voter suppression?
Whatever your concerns are, chances are there are other students who share them.
If you are interested in doing interdisciplinary research with a team of fellow Honors scholars, consider coming to an organizing meeting for the Honors College Think Tank.
Think Tanks are institutions that bring together people to examine problems in society and advocate policy prescriptions to fix them.
On March 16th at 3:30 PM, we will hold a meeting in Capen 106C outlining the course:
students will take a 1-credit course in the fall to learn about think tanks, policy papers, and organize into working groups.
This will be followed in the spring by the working groups researching their topic and creating policy papers under the guidance of a faculty advisor in a 3-credit mentored research collaboration.
The finished projects will be presented at the end of April 2024.
Students will also earn 4 Honors Experience credits for the year.
This will be a student-driven initiative with students choosing and defining their topics and organizing their working groups. Working group leaders will be chosen by each team.
The Benjamin and David Scharps Legal Essay Competition is open to juniors and seniors (or freshmen or sophomores who have that status based on credit hours) at SUNY campuses who are interested in legal issues, or are interested in pursuing a career in the legal field.
The prize is awarded to a student who writes the best legal essay on a chosen topic. The topic of this year’s essay competition is “The Planet Protectors Protest.”
First place prize: $1,500
Second place prize: $1,000
Students must submit their essays by March 24, 2023.
UB’s treble voices a cappella group will be performing a concert completely mic-less! Join us for an evening of music and guest performances! Hear some of your fellow Honors College students on March 4th, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in Norton 190 (Woldman Theater). Tickets for UB students are only $5! You don’t wanna miss this! For more information, follow @theroyalpitches on Instagram or visit our website, http://theroyalpitches.com.
Are you a student leader or someone with a business, side hustle, or business dreams? UB Blackstone LaunchPad is running a fellowship this semester where students will learn the skills necessary to run and build their own businesses successfully. The fellowship will prepare you to make your business dreams a reality and train you on promoting equity in your community through your business ventures.
*No experience is needed for this. Open to both undergrad and graduate students from all majors.
Program Benefits:
· Food/snacks will be provided for events
· Looks great on your resume
· Get to build your business connections and connect with potential investors in your business
· Learn the skills necessary to build your own business
· Promote your business/yourself through Blackstone LaunchPad’s
· Potential to win prize money in Pitch for Tomorrow competition
· Explore the city of Buffalo and learn more about the community
The University at Buffalo’s Blackstone LaunchPad, in conjunction with Dr. Albert Titus of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Victor Paquet of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and the Jacobs Institute, are hosting a Medical Device Challenge focused on Brain-Machine Interfaces.
This challenge is focused on the growing field of Brain-Machine Interfaces within the medical field. Students will have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize of $1500 while also gaining valuable skills and connections within the industry. The challenge begins on February 22nd and students will participate in various learning and mentoring sessions prior to a final pitch presentation on March 30th.
Students wishing to register for this competition should complete the following link by 11:59 PM on Monday, February 20th: Here
Orientation Leaders have the opportunity to share their unique UB stories with the incoming class and make an impact at the start of their journey by showing new students that they are supported; they can find others who share their identities, goals, and passions; and they matter and belong. Orientation Leaders spend their summer:
Making around 5,500$ with free on-campus summer housing
Assisting new students in their transition to college at UB
Building connections with peers and staff across campus
Growing your individual leadership skills
Making unforgettable memories
Review details about the position, upcoming info sessions, and how to apply on this UB Linked announcement.
Apply by completing this application on UB Linked, which includes a Big Interview video activity — so don’t wait until the last minute because you will need to film part of your application! The Orientation office is accepting applications until February 26, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
