A senior psychology and sociology major from UB has been awarded a 2023 Marshall Scholarship by the British government.
Alexis Harrell, a racial justice researcher and artist, is one of 40 students chosen nationwide to receive the award from more than 900 applicants.
Marshall Scholarship recipients are considered among the most accomplished undergraduate students and recent graduates in the United States. Scholarship recipients study an academic subject of their choice for up to three years at a university in the United Kingdom.
The 2023 winners will begin graduate studies at 21 universities in September.
To read the full article, please visit: https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2023/01/harrell-marshall-scholarship.html
Congratulations Lexi!!!
The Division of Behavioral Medicine at the University of Buffalo and ECMC is looking for 3-4 undergraduate students to assist a new study on intermittent fasting and food preferences. The Behavioral Medicine lab is an active lab that conducts several laboratory, clinical and field studies to examine different factors that may lead to the development of pediatric obesity. Responsibilities will include: assisting staff in material preparation, entering data, screening potential participants for inclusion in study, helping staff in the implementation of the study design and running participant appointments. We are located on UB South Campus in Farber hall and all data collection would occur at the laboratory. We would ask all interested students to send a resume and complete questionnaire below ASAP, with interviews being scheduled by zoom/in person in the next 2 weeks. Please email your resume and the attached questionnaire to Maia Homsi at maiahoms@buffalo.edu if interested.
Please fill out the Following information:
Full Name:
Name you would like to be called:
Email:
Phone Number:
Overall GPA:
Major GPA:
- What year are you in school?
- Do you have any prior research experience? If so, with whom?
- What do you want to do when you graduate?
- How do you feel this research experience will benefit you?
- How would you describe your communication skills?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- What is your availability for the Spring/Summer semester?
- Are you interested in continuing to work in the Summer semester? What is your availability for this summer?
Take EAS 360 STEM Communications in Florence, Italy! This is a required course for Engineering and Computer Science majors, although this abroad section only will be open to any major and does cover the Communication Literacy 2 requirement.
Students will learn at LdM University in Florence, take walking tours of this historic city, visit an olive oil production facility in the Tuscan Hills and explore ancient cities such as Venice and Pisa.
For more information, visit:
https://buffalo-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11251
ES 230 Social Ecological Perspectives on Physical Activity & Exercise – 3 credits
This course will discuss the sociocultural and psychological factors that influence physical activity behaviors in the United States and across the world. Students will explore the social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact physical activity and exercise using a social science lens. Students will gain a global perspective of the health disparities associated with physical activity and explore strategies for increasing physical activity across the lifespan.
Meeting pattern: Hybrid, meets in-person on Wednesdays from 11-11:50 am on South campus. The online component is asynchronous.
This course is open to non-ES majors and is an approved pathway course. It is in List 2 of the following Thematic Pathway Topics: Environments, Technologies & Policy and Health, Sexuality and Society.
When you get home after work/school today, you will be ready to unwind and relax. Will you sit down to a delicious Colgate meal? How about a bedtime snack of Lay’s WOW chips? When you are getting ready for bed, will you remove the Google glasses that you wore during the day? I am confident that your answers to these questions is no.
The products mentioned above failed in the marketplace. Why do some products fail, and others succeed? What does it take to create a successful product? As a former product manager for GE consumer electronic products, I have seen a lot of products come and go. I will walk through some famous (and not so famous) product failures, including one of mine.
Failed products are not a complete waste of time and money. They have valuable lessons that can teach us how to best avoid product failures in the future.
DATE: November 29, 2022 TIME: 9:30-10:50 a.m. LOCATION: Capen 108
This class session is open to ANY/ALL Honors College students. Please come join my class for this one off-session on Marketing & Brands
Have you thought about seeking some research experience? Do you like working with children? Are you interested in child development, psychology, nutrition, and/or health?
The Child Health and Behavior Lab (HABLAB) at the University of Buffalo is looking for undergraduate students to assist with research studies during Spring and Summer 2023. These research experiences would be under the leadership of Dr. Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, who conducts laboratory- and community-based studies in the area of children’s eating behavior and obesity prevention. More information about Dr. Anzman-Frasca’s work is available here: https://medicine.buffalo.edu/faculty/profile.html?ubit=safrasca, and more information about HABLAB is available at http://ubhablab.weebly.com. You can also find HABLAB on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) @ubhablab.
Responsibilities of student research assistants include: assisting with materials preparation, entering data, and helping staff in the implementation of the study design. It is anticipated that students will have the opportunity to work directly with study participants, including parents and children, in laboratory and/or community studies. All incoming research assistants must be able to commit to at least 135 hours of research over the semester (equates to about 10 hours per week), with preference given to students who can commit to at least two semesters. Students may be asked to commit to evenings or weekends to work with participants. For students who spend multiple semesters on the team, independent research projects, conference presentations, and/or thesis projects may be possible.
You don’t need to have prior research experience or be an upperclassman to apply! Interested students can apply by submitting an application and a resume to ubhablab@gmail.com, using “HABLAB student research assistant application 2023” as the subject of the email. Applications may be downloaded at http://ubhablab.weebly.com/students. We are currently filling positions for Spring on a rolling basis, with a preference for students interested in both Spring and Summer.
Join us for our “Summer Opportunities Information Session” next Thursday, November 17 at 4:00pm in 107 Capen (Honors Colloquium Room), in collaboration with the University Honors College, to learn about how to make the most of your summer! It is never too early to start planning for next summer! It is beneficial to think about what programs you want to apply for now so you can begin preparing your application materials. Food will be provided at the meeting. Please RSVP below.
Find out about the benefits and requirements of our CSTEP Summer Research Program, Roswell Park Summer Research Experience Program, CLIMB UP for Summer Research, Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program, McNair Scholars Program, LSAMP Summer Research Program and InRoads Inc., an organization that creates pathways to careers for diverse college students through internship opportunities.
Stipends range from $2,800-$5,000 for summer experiences. These summer programs are a great way to get paid while gaining valuable experience for your resume such as team building, leadership, communication and research skills. Summer programs make you a more competitive candidate for graduate and professional school and allow you to determine if research is right for you and what topics you are interested in pursuing in the future!
RSVP by Monday, November 14 at https://www.tinyurl.com/CSTEPSummerOpp
We are writing to share the exciting news that Vanderbilt University is hosting the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) annual meeting March 3-5, 2023. I am reaching out to ask for your assistance in sharing the application information with your students.
CGI U recruits a student cohort of young leaders who are committed to developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Each year, undergraduate and graduate students from around the world apply to participate in CGI U’s year-round community of learning, leadership and action. The program’s year-round engagement model includes a social impact curriculum, training and mentorship opportunities and a wide range of networking opportunities with CGI U partners, peers, alumni, staff and leaders in the field. President Bill Clinton founded CGI U in 2007, and more than 11,800 students from over 1,800 schools, over 160 countries and all 50 states have participated.
Applications are open now, and the deadline to apply is Friday, December 16. Students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree at the time of application are eligible to apply, and student teams of three or fewer are also welcome.
We are asking for your help to encourage your students to apply and to assist us in spreading the word about this wonderful opportunity. We have included some additional resources below, and please contact Jill Stratton with any questions you may have about CGI U: jill.a.stratton@Vanderbilt.Edu.
· Host campus launch announcement
· Call for student applicants myVU story
· Last year’s student cohort video
· Application link
· Twitter partnership announcement
Posted by Tim on November 8, 2022 in Academics
Open to all majors, and focused on educational policy and leadership, the 18-credit Educational Leadership and Policy for Equity (ELPE) minor provides students the opportunity to study (through coursework and experiential learning), topics such as: race, gender, and class inequality; poverty and homelessness; immigrant and refugee education; K-12 educational policies and school-community partnerships; and social-emotional learning, health equity, and violence prevention. This minor is a great option for students interested in studying cultural, economic, political, and social issues in education from an interdisciplinary perspective – and for those who might pursue careers in education, government, non-profits, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and policy development.
The minor requires 4 core courses, including ELP 200, ELP 201, ELP 405, and ELP 407, and also allows students to pick 2 relevant electives from their major.
ELP 200 (23868) “Foundations of Education Policy and Leadership for Social Justice” will be offered this spring 2023!
Posted by Tim on November 4, 2022 in Academics
Child Advocacy STudies (CAST) classes teach students how to recognize and respond to child maltreatment.
CAST is open to ANY MAJOR with career goals involving children or families including nursing, sociology, education, human services, medicine, law, psychology, or many other fields.
Spring 2023 Courses
SW 245: Global Child Advocacy Issues
T/R 10:00-11:20 AM | Seated
Instructor: S. Richards-Desai
This course is designed to increase student understanding of the adverse experience of children growing up in various countries. The purpose of this course is to expose students to considerations of socioeconomics, health, culture, religion and politics and how these affect the welfare and well-being of children across the world. This course examines advocacy efforts using a trauma-informed, human rights framework.
SW 235: Do we really care about kids? Rethinking child welfare in the U.S.
M/W 9:30-10:50 AM | Seated
Instructor: W. Martin
This course focuses on community responses to child maltreatment and the clashes between the current structures, societal values, and investment in child wellbeing. The course explores responses, including trauma-informed and human rights approaches, across multiple community systems, including child welfare agencies, social safety nets, health care systems, law enforcement, and schools.
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For more ingormation Contact: Patricia Logan- Greene
716-645-1533
Email: pblogang@buffalo.edu
