Teams of tiny robots and drones to the rescue: learn how to run physical experiments with dozens of robots working together to search and rescue, survey or deliver goods, autonomously.
Professor Chowdhury is looking for two honors students to apply for his research project. The student must be an US Citizen or Permanent Resident; URM background preferred, in order for the student(s) to get a stipend, totaling up to $8K over the year.
I’m emailing from the International Institute of Buffalo about an exciting internship opportunity that we are looking to fill immediately for the Spring 2023 semester!
The position is in our International Exchanges and Education department working with our Global Education programs. This position is a collaborative role requiring teamwork and creative thinking skills. Duties of the role include assistance with our Model UN, Academic WorldQuest and Community World Trivia events, helping organize our Great Decisions lecture series and International Visitor Leadership Program, creating materials for cultural competency trainings and children’s programs and so much more!
If you have students that are interested in this role, you can have them sign up on the Intern Application Form here!
In honor of Black History Month and celebrating Black Voices, Generation Honors is hosting a movie night of Disney’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Come enjoy the beautiful and powerful story of Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fighting to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. Come enjoy some popcorn and watch one of the best movies of the year!
43North is an accelerator program that invests $5 million per year to attract and retain high-growth startups in Buffalo, NY.
Portfolio & Selection
The Portfolio Application Intern will play a key role in supporting 43North’s application process leading up to their annual startup competition. This individual will have a hand in recruiting applicants, assisting companies with questions during the application process, and screening applicants for quality and fit.
Marketing
The Marketing Intern will play a key role in supporting 43North’s marketing team leading up to our annual startup competition in the fall. This individual will support all marketing team members, including assisting with content creation, gathering art assets and images for the creative team, organizing, and serving as an on-the-ground resource for in-person events.
Events
The events intern assists with the planning and execution of events for our current portfolio companies leading up to 43North Finals week. Events include weekly Bagel Tuesdays, quarterly community education events, cultural tours around Buffalo, press events, career fairs, and more.
The UNICEF Unite Club will be a part of UNICEF’s global project of mobilizing volunteers from all walks of life and every corner of the country in pursuit of one common goal: to ensure a better world for every child.
The First-Generation Peer Mentor Program is still actively recruiting peer mentors for Summer 2023 and the 2023-2024 academic year.
A peer mentor is an experienced and well-trained first-generation UB student who helps new to UB-first-generation students navigate the transition to UB or their chosen program. Peer mentors serve as role models who demonstrate the value of fostering interconnected relationships and support their mentees towards increased engagement and participation in the university community. While establishing reciprocal and dynamic relationships with their mentees, peer mentors exemplify academic integrity, responsible decision making, and a vested interest in UB and student success. Mentors will serve as a buddy, a coach, and advocate for their mentee(s). Mentors will begin working with their student(s) over the summer 23’ during the remote Summer Bridge component of the program and throughout the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
Responsibilities:
Participate in required mentor training sessions (4/29, 10am-1pm)
Attend fall “Welcome (Back) Bulls Social” in September to welcome all incomingfirst-generation students
Reach out to your assigned mentees before the start of the Summer Bridge Class,the start of classes, and throughout each month; be available to your mentee viatext, email, phone, or in person
Attend First Gen Connect monthly events with your mentee(s)
Participate in mentor workshops offered on a variety of leadership, wellness, andpersonal/professional development topics
Willingness to learn and utilize Navigate reporting systems
Estimated time commitment of the program: – Approximately (3) hours in mentor training (4/29, 10am-1pm) – Additional online training modules will be required as ongoing training – Approximately(4)hours a week working with mentee(s), which includes related activities–workshops, Navigate Reporting, Administrative Check-ins, and required survey/assessments at the end of the semester – Be enrolled in and attend ELP-450: Student Success Peer Mentoring Course (1-credit) in your Spring 24’ Semester
Summer Bridge Commitment: The program starts over the summer where we offer a REMOTE 5-week long course in SOC-204 (Social Justice) for participating students ▪ Mentors may need to commit to being in an assigned class time with their students and meet with their mentee’s (1-2) times a week throughout the 5-week course ▪ Check-in with program administrators once a week to give updates on students ▪ Document student engagements in Navigate system
Peer Mentor Required Qualifications
Enrolled in Spring 2023 and will have sophomore, junior, or senior status in Fall 2023
Must have at least a 2.75 overall GPA and be in good standing at the university
Be in good disciplinary standing
First-generation college student (neither parent received a four-year degree in theUnited States)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Genuine desire to help their first-generation peers succeed
Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Willing to learn and share information about the University at Buffalo community,student life and campus resources
First gen students at UB come from across the globe and represent a wide varietyof ethnic, cultural, linguistic, socio-economic, geographical, and politicalperspectives–prospective mentors should embrace and celebrate this diversity
Interest in developing leadership and mentoring experience
Benefits for Peer Mentors
$15/hour (Min. 4 hours/week–Max. 10 hours/week)
Workshops and training on a wide variety of UB resources that support studentsuccess–including career, professional, wellness, and leadership topics
Enhance your skills in coaching and guiding others
Enrolled in 1-credit (p/f) ELP-450 Student Success Peer Mentoring Course
Make a difference and positively impact a first-year student’s UB experience!
Have the opportunity to obtain the Experiential Learning Network (ELN)Community Engagement Digital Badge
Have the opportunity to become a CRLA certified Peer Mentor
Peer Mentor Expectations:
Committed to being a mentor for the ENTIRE 2023-2024 academic year, also including a 5-week period in Summer 2023
Proactively engage with students throughout the entire academic year and meet with them individually (In-person/Online) at least (4) times per semester
Thoroughly document all your engagements in the Navigate system Weekly/submit timesheets
Be responsive to program administrators when contacted
Check-in with program administrators weekly
Attend and Participate in First-Generation Events
How to apply?
Please submit your completed application with the documents below to firstgeneration@buffalo.edu or through our website by April 7th, 2023 ✓ Letter of interest ✓ Resume ✓ Contact information for 2 professional references
Reach out to Tyler Richards (tylerric@buffalo.edu) or firstgeneration@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.
CSTEP invites you to attend ourinformation sessionon Thursday, February 9, 2022 at 4:00pm in 104 O’Brian. Come learn about the opportunities that CSTEP offers and how it can benefit you! RSVP by, February 9th at: https://www.tinyurl.com/CSTEPSession
The Buffalo Chips’ Valentine’s Day Show is February 17th, at 7:00pm in the Student Union Theater! Presale tickets are $8 for students, $12 for general admission, and $6 for students in a group of five or more. Their set features songs from The Weeknd, HER, The Beatles, and more!
The Experiential Learning Network offers funding to support undergraduate students working on mentored projects or presenting at conferences. To apply, students should complete the application steps via our website by February 15, 2023.
Please encourage students to begin the application process early and assist them with required signatures and project budgets. Thank you for your continued support!
