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College of Science Undergraduate Research Mixer  The College of Science Undergraduate Research mixer is a poster fair where faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students promote their research to undergraduates looking to get involved in research. The mixer is an opportunity for undergraduate students to meet faculty from various disciplines and discuss undergraduate research opportunities. The goal of this event is to increase participation of students wanting to engage in undergraduate research. Date: March 26, 4-6 P.M. Location: Owens Ballroom For more information, and to register to present, click the button below. The deadline to register for presenting is March 7. | Upcoming Deadlines March 3 Fralin Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Application Deadline March 3 Bruins-In-Genomics Summer Research Program Application Deadline March 3 Virginia Governors' Fellows Program Application Deadline March 3 Undergraduate Biotechnology Research Fellowship Application Deadline March 3 Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award Nomination Deadline March 5 Picture a Scientist Film and "Reel Talk" panel March 7 College of Science Undergraduate Research Mixer Presentation Registration Deadline |
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 | Virginia Tech Undergraduates Present at 16th Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Four faculty, representing four colleges, and 10 students, representing 8 majors and 5 colleges from Virginia Tech participated at the 16th Annual CUGH Conference this past week in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference, titled Innovating and Implementing in Global Health for a Sustainable Future, gave students from a variety of projects and teams the chance to share their research. The conference celebrates resilience, innovation and determination to continue serving those in need world-wide. While 10 students attended the conference, these presentations represent 25 undergraduates listed as authors who will have their abstracts published in a international journals. For more information on the research projects presented at the conference, click the button below. |
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 Hume Center Summer Internship Program The Virginia Tech Hume Center is pleased to announce the Summer Internship Program for summer 2025! The internship program will allow students to work with our researchers in either Blacksburg or Arlington, VA. Interns will perform novel research as a team member on existing projects with real-world stakeholders and use cases. They will receive individual mentorship from experienced, technical researchers while sharing a summer research experience with a diverse cohort of students. We will be offering positions to undergraduate and graduate students for a 10-week internship (May-July 2025). Interns will be paid hourly at a rate commensurate with location, experience, and academic level. Applications are now open for summer 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis with students being placed by researchers "first come, first served". Offers will be sent out on a rolling basis starting January 29, 2025. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the HUME Summer Internship Program form. Fralin Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) The Fralin SURF program is a 10-week training program designed to give motivated Virginia Tech undergraduates the opportunity to engage in full-time (~40 hrs/week) research and related professional development activities that mirror graduate training. 15 students will be selected to participate in this training program during summer 2025 and will receive a $5,350 stipend. Applications are due March 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the SURF webpage. UCLA BIG Summer Program Applications are due March 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the BIG Summer Program webpage. Virginia Governor's Fellows Program The program is open to all majors – students are placed in different secretariats based on their interests and experience. The applicant must be a Virginia resident OR enrolled in a Virginia college or university. Applications for 2025 are now open, and will be due on Monday, March 3, 2025. For more information, and instructions on how to apply, visit the Virginia Governor's Fellowship Program webpage. Undergraduate Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program Virginia Tech's Office of Undergraduate Research is excited to announce the introduction of a brand new biotechnology research program funded by generous donations to the Fralin Life Sciences Institute (FLSI). Each summer, up to 12 students will be selected to participate in this full-time undergraduate research program, which includes a fellowship of $5,000. Students will be matched with VT faculty or local companies to conduct Biotechnology-related research throughout the summer, from May 27 and August 1, 2025 Applications are due March 3, 2025 before 5:00 P.M. For more information, including how to apply, visit the Undergraduate Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program webpage. The Glycomaterial Training, Research and Education Experiences (GlycoTREE) Program Virginia Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internships If you are a current undergraduate student looking for exciting opportunities that will set the course for your career, Virginia Sea Grant offers a range of internships aimed at helping you achieve your goals while giving you the professional skills to be a leader in your field. Virginia Sea Grant is offering paid opportunities for Undergraduate Students interested in working on projects with our Virginia Sea Grant affiliated Graduate Students. Students must be willing and able to work at the specified location and understand that this opportunity does not provide housing or additional funding to support housing. Physical work, including wading through salt marshes and handling heavy aquaculture gear, will be required. Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program Applications close March 14. For more information, including how to apply, visit the Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program webpage. Virginia Tech Biological Sciences Summer Fellowships The Department of Biological Sciences administers two 10-week summer undergraduate fellowships that are targeted toward different groups of students. Each includes a summer stipend of $6000. For 2025, the fellowships will run from May 27 to August 1, 2026.
Application deadlines for these departmental fellowships are March 17, 2025. For more information, including how to apply, visit the Biological Sciences Summer Fellowships webpage. |
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 Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award Nominations Nominations are due March 3, 2025. For more information on how to submit a nomination, visit the Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award webpage. Present at the College of Science Undergraduate Research Mixer We're recruiting research groups in the College of Science to present at our undergraduate research mixer. Undergraduate, graduate, and faculty presenters are all welcome! The research mixer will be on March 26 from 4-6 P.M. If you're interested in presenting, please sign using the Undergraduate Research Mixer RSVP form by March 7, 2025. Fralin Undergraduate Research Program (FURF) The Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is a competitive award program that is open to all Virginia Tech undergraduates with a goal of increasing diversity in research. Fifteen (15) fellowships of $1,350 will be awarded annually to individual students demonstrating academic capability and a strong interest in undergraduate research, to enable them to conduct research with a Virginia Tech faculty mentor over the course of one academic year.
For more information on how to apply, visit the FURF webpage. Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Student Researcher Showcase In Southwest Virginia, hundreds of graduates and undergraduates are working in labs, internships or training programs that allow them to get hands on with cybersecurity or engage in CCI research. The CCI Researcher Showcase is an opportunity for the students to present their ongoing research projects and share their methods and results to date. There will be awards for the top three posters. Register by Friday, March 21, 2025. For more information, including how to apply, visit the CCI Student Researcher Showcase webpage. Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarship The scholarship is open to continuing Virginia Tech undergraduate students in good academic standing from any major who are participating in mentored undergraduate research by a faculty member at Virginia Tech. Applications are due March 31, 2025. For more information on how to apply, visit the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarship webpage. 12th Annual Hume Center National Security Colloquium The colloquium will highlight the research and experiential learning programs being conducted by our graduate and undergraduate students over this past academic year. Presentations and posters will cover topics on artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, autonomy, secure communications, and other emerging technologies important to the intelligence and defense communities. As the Hume Center and the Virginia Tech National Security Institute continue to foster cutting edge education and research for the leaders of tomorrow, we look forward to you joining us for a day of invigorating presentations, discussions, and speakers on April 9, 2025. For more information, and to register, visit the Annual Hume Center National Security Colloquium webpage. The Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Conference The annual Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship conference is a day-long event held at the end of each Spring semester that showcases the wide variety of research and creative scholarship taking place across Virginia Tech. At this event, students present their work as posters and may apply to be considered for several conference awards. The conference will take place all-day on April 25, 2025 in Owens Ballroom. For students interested in presenting, the deadline for submitting an application is April 9, 2025. For more information on how to apply to present your work, visit the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference webpage. |
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 Picture a Scientist: Film and Reel Talk This event is presented by AdvanceVT, Center for Communicating Science, Women’s Center, Center for Educational Networks and Impacts, College of Science, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Psychology Department, Geosciences Department, Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), and Widening Inclusivity in the (Geo)Sciences (WInGS). Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPro) Innovation Workshop Have an innovative startup idea, research project, or prototype that you want to bring to life? Looking for feedback, mentorship, and funding? Join IDPro's Innovation Workshop and take the first step in launching your interdisciplinary project!
Date: March 27, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. Location: Classroom Building 130A For more information, and to RSVP, visit the IDPro Innovation Workshop registration form. Paid Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program PREP is a one-year intensive research and professional development program for individuals with a keen interest in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences. Components of the program include:
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