Summer Research Opportunity for Physical Science Majors

Dear Undergraduate Students and Faculty,

I am excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Undergraduate Summer Research Award. This competitive program (from June 24th to September 2nd) allows undergraduate students to submit a proposal, in collaboration with a faculty member, for a $7,500 stipend to support their summer research experience. This program is open to all undergraduate students majoring in the Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy & Astrophysics). Students applying are required to work with a faculty member within the Physical Sciences to develop a research proposal and get that faculty member’s endorsement of the proposal.

Please find the attached program flyer. More information and application instructions are provided at https://center.ucsd.edu/mentor-village/undergraduate-research-award. In addition, a virtual information session will be held in January– more information will be announced soon.

Applications are due by Monday, March 4th, 2024 at 5:00pm.

Please send inquiries to: student-success-center@ucsd.edu.

Internship Opportunity for STEM undergrads through the Marine Physical Lab at Scripps

The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science and technology to apply for the 2024 MPL Summer Internship Program. The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship of some of the most notable scientists in the world. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $16.85/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. 

This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors!Research Topics Include:Acoustics and Infrasound
Applied Ocean Sciences
Autonomous Ocean Platforms and Global Observing Systems
Coastal Oceanography
Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
Marine Mammal Biology
Nonlinear and Surface Waves
Ocean Acoustics
Ocean Instrumentation and Technology
Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
Physical Oceanography
Population and Community Ecology
Upper Ocean and Submesoscale Processes
ELIGIBILITY·      Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate status. Senior year undergrads, former MPL interns, and high school applicants are not eligible.
·      Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of the internship start date.
·      Applicants must be available to start in June 2024 and work 40 hours/week for entire duration of the internship (10 consecutive weeks). APPLICATION PROCEDURE To learn more and apply, please visit 

https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/.Applications are due Friday, January 12, 2024, at 4 p.m. Pacific time. Decisions will be emailed to applicants by the end of April.UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. Students from underrepresented backgrounds especially encouraged to apply.  

CONTACT For questions, please contact mpl-internship@ucsd.edu.

Voelcker Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Calling all Undergraduate students!! There is a great opportunity open for a paid research program for 2024. Make sure to apply!

The Voelcker Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a summer research experience geared towards students with strong interests in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Students will conduct research in the following focus areas:

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Preclinical Pharmacology
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Biology

This eight-week program takes place June 3, 2024 through July 26, 2024. Students can experience cutting-edge research, an outstanding research environment, and build professional development skills.

The application is now open and closes on March 1, 2024. See the flyer for more information and visit UTSA Chemistry Department page for additional details.

Genentech – (2024 Summer Intern) – Process Sciences Purification

Looking for a Summer Internship? We got you! Genentech has a position open for a 2024 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) – Process Science, Purification. This internship position is located in OCEANSIDE, on-site. Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Make sure to apply! Link to Application Here: https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ROG-A2O-GENE/job/Oceanside/XMLNAME–2024-Summer-Intern—-Process-Sciences-Purification_202311-124618-1

APPLICATION NOW OPEN: Physical Sciences Industry Mentorship Program

Dear Physical Science Student, 

The Student Success Center is excited to announce the 2024 Winter Quarter iteration of our Mentorship Program! The Mentorship Program connects physical science undergraduate and graduate students with mentoring support for their personal and professional development. 

The Winter Quarter program dates are as follows: January 8th – June 7th, 2024

Interested students should apply here: https://forms.gle/MQgjjmPk4B7cDuMw7

We aim to match students with mentors from industry who are passionate about providing guidance on successful strategies for aligning academic efforts with career development, job hunting, and networking with professionals. Mentoring will be done via Zoom, Skype, email, phone, or other forms of electronic communication as determined by the mentor and mentee. Please note that we will give preference to 3rd and 4th year undergrads and graduate students.

Please see the attached flyer for details. More information and instructions are provided here: https://center.ucsd.edu/programs/mentorship-program.html

Applications are due by Friday, November, 17th at 12:00PM

Inquiries can be sent to: student-success-center@ucsd.edu

Chemistry & Chemical Biology graduate program, area of study – Theoretical physical chemistry

The Chemistry & Chemical Biology graduate program is in great need of applications in the area of theoretical physical chemistry.  If you are interested make sure to apply! Applications are due by December 1st 2023.

Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences -to- Medical School Pathway at CNU

Check out this One Year Program:

The One Year Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences to Medical School Pathway offers a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between pharmaceutical sciences and medical education, providing students with a solid foundation and a competitive edge in their medical school applications. We believe that our program can greatly benefit aspiring medical students who are interested in enhancing their knowledge, skills, or academic profile in the pharmaceutical field before pursuing a medical degree.

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Fall Quarter Professional Development Opportunities

Dear Students,

Hope you had a wonderful summer!

As you begin your classes this Fall Quarter, we wanted to share a list of professional development opportunities you may be interested in.

A list of other professional development opportunities can be found below and on the upcoming events page (which includes the date and location for each event). Please see the attached flyer on this email for additional information. Below you will find the Handshake registration link for each event. 

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