Are you an undergraduate or graduate student involved in technical research or hands-on projects? Would you like to share your work with a broad audience and sharpen your communication skills? Submit your proposal to participate in STEM for Everyone!
STEM for Everyone, presented by the UB Women in STEM Cooperative (WISC) and UB Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), invites students to present a short 5 minute talk, poster presentation or video on a STEM topic to hone their communication skills.
This event provides a platform for students to communicate the significance of their work in non-technical language, an important skill for any STEM professional. Creativity is encouraged!
Participants will benefit from mentorship and constructive feedback as they are preparing their presentation, poster or video, and will be eligible to win prizes for strong submissions.
TheCSTEP Summer Research Program (May 30 – July 28, 2023) is an 8.5-week program that provides students with a faculty-mentored research experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors and/or the licensed professions such as Nursing, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Law, and Social Work. We seek talented underrepresented rising sophomores, juniors and continuing seniors whose undergraduate career would be enhanced by conducting research under the guidance of a UB faculty mentor. Our research experience enhances students’ competitiveness when pursuing graduate school or careers.A stipend of $4,200 and tuition will be awarded to participants (totaling $5,500). In addition, participants can also continue during the academic year with more funding from CSTEP.
Research assignments are based on mutual interests of faculty mentors and interns. Interns also participate in a research methods course, Focused Friday seminars to develop soft skills, fieldtrips, and community service. As a capstone, students present their research projects to peers, faculty, and the UB community during the Annual Research Symposium and Undergraduate Research Conference.
Candidates should intend to pursue any licensed profession, such as Nursing, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Law, Social WorkOR major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). An interestin research is required. More information and eligibility can be found here. Students must submit application BEFORE the March 17th deadline.
Program Benefits:
$4,200 Stipend/Meal Card + Summer Tuition (Interns can also continue with additional funding of at least $2,700 during the academic year until graduation)
Faculty Mentorship with intensive research experience
Research Methods Seminar (3.0 credit hours)
Networking with professionals, faculty, & peers
Graduate school preparation
Development of soft skills via seminars with experts
Community Service
Enhanced presentation skills via Annual Summer Research Symposium and Undergraduate Research Conference
Here’s what previous research interns have said about their experience:
“The CSTEP Summer Research Program isn’t just a program that provides research opportunities; it gave me access to alumni, scholarships, faculty, friendships, and networking.”– Electrical Engineering Major
“This experience has been amazing because not only was it educational and informative, but it was uplifting and made me feel like the sky is the limit…The internship opened my mind to research and helped me to consider multiple career options.”– Pre-Med/Biological Sciences Major
At least one letter of recommendation must be from a faculty member, staff or supervisor on letterhead. Letters may be submitted at the letter of recommendation page. CSTEP staff is available to offer any assistance with personal statements, resumes and any aspect of the process.
HYPER addresses challenges in aerospace travel and energy production, advancing the fundamental knowledge needed to overcome technical barriers limiting hypersonic flight. The 10-week program will be held this summer from May 21st – July 29th, 2023. Participants will gain hands-on research training in challenges such as: utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques for high-value components, integrating in-site monitoring of stress-strain evolution, developing novel methods for improved internal cooling and heat transfer effectiveness, and mitigating flutter through advanced rotor dynamic control. Many of these challenges rely on approaches that cut across disciplines and research techniques.
We are actively recruiting a diverse group of participants from a variety of universities. These students will:
• Conduct hands-on research guided directly by a faculty mentor and their graduate student(s)
• Interact with a diverse multidisciplinary team of researchers
• Visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center and various aerospace companies
• Participate in professional development workshops
• Gain in-depth training on numerical simulation software ANSYS
• Prepare for graduate school and a research-based career
Each HYPER REU participant will receive a summer stipend of $6,000, on-campus housing, and a travel allowance to and from Orlando, Florida. To learn more about the program, please visit our website at cater.cecs.ucf.edu/hyper/ or view the HYPER REU flyer (linked and pictured below).
The application deadline for HYPER is Sunday, April 3rd, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET. Prospective participants may apply at cater.cecs.ucf.edu/hyper/apply/.
The organizers of the program are Drs. Ali P. Gordon and Jeffrey L. Kauffman (hyper@ucf.edu).
The NSF Career project is looking to recruit Honors College Students for research that includes Hands-on Experiments with Teams of Tiny Ground Robots and Drones!
The project focuses on programming tiny (palm sized) ground-based robots and aerial robots (aka drones), and performing experiments with them in a motion capture facility that tracks each robot individually. We can also use an overhead projector to project virtual maps and environments over which the robots will operate. The goal of this project is to test and validate various multi-robot and robot swarm applications such as area coverage, hazard localization, formation flight and multi-task completion. These algorithms are connected with real-world applications mainly in disaster response (e.g., flood response, finding skiers trapped under avalanche, search and rescue etc.), pollution clean-up and goods/material transportation. These small lab-scale experiments with the tiny robots will serve as a scaled down validation of how effective (aka efficient, fast, reliable) will be such multi-robot solutions in real-world applications. In corollary, we will also study the interactions of these teams of tiny robots with human supervisors that communicate with them through a computer game based interface. This UG research opportunity is part of a larger project funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
Students with URM background preferred, in order for the student(s) to get a stipend, totaling up to $8K over the year. Students with strong technical background and progress in the project will be also be eligible for a stipend of up to $8K over the year
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) consists of a cadre of special agents and professional support personnel who provide expertise in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance and aviation, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations.
What will I be doing? As a research fellow with the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities by participating in research initiatives under the mentorship of CIRG research personnel. The VSP will expose you to a work environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.
Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in the following:
Conducting searches of scientific literature
Designing social/behavioral sciences research projects related to criminal, national security, and/or cyber threats
Conducting statistical analysis of data
Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing
Why should I apply? Under the guidance of a mentor, you will support applied social/behavioral sciences research projects related to criminal, national security, or cyber threats; judge the completeness and accuracy of research results; perform statistical analyses on data; and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.
Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia (remote/telework not available)
As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CIRG officials and are based on your academic and professional background. The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of FBI contingent on the availability of funds, for up to five years. The appointment is full time during standard business hours.
Participation Eligibility:
You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:
Be a U.S. Citizen.
Be currently pursing or have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master, or PhD within the last 5 years, or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.
For applicants currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, the applicant must be within one year of completing their degree.
Undergo an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria.
Applicants with education or professional experience in computer science, cyber security, or information technology are particularly encouraged to apply.
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).
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.
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 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.
