This in-person event is designed to help PRISM Scholars achieve seamless transfer to bachelor's degree programs. Faculty mentors will also learn practical information to help support their students in the transfer process. There will be opportunities to interact with individuals from different institutions and build community.

The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th at Minneapolis College (Room TBD). Please see below for a tentative agenda:

STEM Transfer Pathway Workshop

For Scholars, Advisors, Mentors

Saturday, October 7, 2023

10:00 -11:00 am - Introduction to Transferology

11:00 - 11:45 am Breakout sessions

A: Hands on practice - Scholars and Advisors

B: Disciplinary conversations - Faculty Mentors

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch (Discussions contd.)

12:30-1:30 - Transfer Advisors Panel Discussion

Please fill out the following pre-event questions: STEM Transfer Workshop RSVP

Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Feel free to send any questions to renu.kumar@minnepolis.edu or carmen.buhler@minneapolis.edu

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is excited to announce the internship & career fair happening this fall. The fall fair present excellent opportunities for students to explore career paths, network with potential employers, and gain valuable insight into the job market. Students are taking proactive steps toward knowing their options and fostering their personal and professional development.

PRISM Scholars from Century, Normandale, or Minneapolis College are invited. To register, please email Sandy Tilton at tilton@augsburg.edu with the subject line of PRISM Scholars and she will follow-up with you.

Augsburg Internship & Career Fair (registration will open on September 27th)

• When: Wednesday, October 18, 3:00-5:00 pm - FOSS Chapel at Augsburg University

• Cost: Free Transportation: A $25 transportation stipend provided for all Community College students

• Who should attend: Augsburg undergraduates & Summer 2023 grads as well as PRISM
  Scholars from Century, Normandale, and Minneapolis College

• About: There will be 35 employers from various organizations recruiting for internships and full-time opportunities. (Some of the employers who have already registered are: Boulay, Conservation Corps, Ameriprise, US Bank, SciTech Programs, Metropolitan Mosquito Control, Northwestern Mutual, Securian Financial, Ecolab, MN Senate, EPPA Medical Scribes and Walser Automotive corporate offices)

Who: STEM students, faculty and staff

When: Thursday, November 9th, 3:30 - 6:30 PM

Where: Hagfors Center 150 Augsburg University

• Workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities
• Panel for students: Student and alumni experiences
• Panel for faculty and staff: Supporting equitable access and participation
• Community dinner for students, staff, and faculty

Through the ATP-Bio & NSSA partnership, we are excited to announce an opportunity to participate in undergraduate research! Biopreservation labs at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities seek Undergraduate Research Assistants (URAs) interested in hands-on laboratory or virtual research experience during the fall 2023 semester.

These part-time, paid positions offer opportunities to support research on improving biopreservation technology. Students interested in biology, engineering, biopreservation, and biomedical fields are encouraged to apply. The position pays a $1,800 stipend per semester (10 hours per week for 12 weeks) and is fully funded by ATP-Bio.

About the Labs:
IN-PERSON
Study a pre-clinical benchtop system for the reanimation of human lungs.

VIRTUAL
Develop an ATP-Bio Lingo Library database and create a digital interface (app, website) to access and organize terms used in ATP-Bio research.

Eligible applicants must:

1. Be a Louis Stokes North Star STEM Undergraduate student currently enrolled in a university or tribal/community college Bachelor's degree program in Minnesota.
2. Be pursuing baccalaureate degree (BA or BS) in a STEM field.
3. Not be currently enrolled in another degree program.
4. Intend to apply to STEM graduate programs or jobs in industry.
5. Be a US citizen or permanent resident/green card holder.

Apply at https://forms.gle/abjHgZS3DhCieozy8 by August 31, 2023, @ 11:59 PM (CST).

Please email Gina Ristani (atp-bio-dcimgr@umn.edu) any questions about the program or the application.

S-STEM REC

The Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Resource & Evaluation Center (REC) aims to increase the number of talented low-income students who obtain degrees in STEM and enter the STEM workforce.

S-STEM Scholars and Alumni sign up to receive information and resources to support your success in STEM careers!

By 2028, it is estimated that there will be more than a million jobs in the STEM field. In preparation, the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University offers STEM-designated programs that will equip you to use technology, data and business analytics to make effective business decisions and solve complex problems. Learn more click below:

Awards include $7,000 stipends per team, $18,000 in cash prizes, and a visit to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center!

Through the 2024 HuLC competition, NASA seeks near-term, innovative solutions

for Human Landing System (HLS) challenge areas... specifically addressing

the mitigation of lunar Plume-Surface Interaction (PSI).

HuLC solicits proposals for innovative, systems-level solutions that can help NASA understand, mitigate, and manage the impacts of lunar PSI - with the ability to be implemented within 3-5 years. The potential solutions could include, but are not limited to, the following categories:

• Trade Studies on Landing Trajectories that Minimize PSI
• Reduction / Mitigation of Erosion (Cratering) and Ejecta during Descent, Landing, and Ascent
• Development of PSI Flight Instrumentation / Measurement Methods & Concepts
• Tracking Dust During Descent, Landing, and Ascent
• Instrumentation Performance Through the Dust Cloud During Landing
• HLS Asset Safety (ejecta damage, excessive lander heating, etc.)
• PSI Modeling and Validation

Proposals are due on March 4, 2024

HuLC is open to teams of undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) are encouraged to apply. Based on a review of initial proposals received by March 2024, up to 12 teams will be selected to continue developing their proposed concepts. Each finalist team will receive a $7,000 stipend to facilitate full participation in a competitive design review at a Forum in Huntsville, Alabama in June 2024.

This is only a brief excerpt of the 2024 HuLC competition.

Please read the full, printable 2024 Challenge Guidelines by clicking the button below.

As a NASA intern, students will work with leading experts and gain valuable experience as they participate in research and mission projects.

Internship applications are being accepted with the following deadlines:

• Spring 2024 Session Application Deadline: Aug. 31, 2023
• Summer 2024 Session Application Deadline: Oct. 20, 2023

For students who are undecided about applying read the “5 Misconceptions about Applying for a NASA Internship."

For more information and to apply, visit the NASA Internship Program’s website.

GPiBS

The application for our 2024 GPiBS (Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences) class opened on August 1st, 2023 with a priority deadline of December 1st. If you know of any students interested in pursuing a PhD in the Biomedical Sciences, please encourage them to apply/inquire about our programs. OUHSC is a comprehensive medical campus home to cutting edge research facilities and top-tier scientists. Our 2.5:1 PhD student-to-post-doc ratio equates to students being the major drivers of our research enterprise, as evidenced by our publication numbers (5.3 manuscripts per PhD graduate!).

Interested students can utilize the GPiBS website or reach out to us directly at GPIBS@ouhsc.edu for additional information or questions.

GPiBS highlights:

• Stipend - $30,000
• Full tuition/fees waiver
• Health Insurance provided
• >95 mentors seeking graduate students

PREP

The Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is an NIGMS-funded program designed to prepare trainees for gaining admission and succeeding in biomedical PhD programs. Whether participants were lacking in research training, had subpar grades, or simply don’t feel ready to for graduate school, PREP is a great stepping-stone towards a PhD or MD/PhD program. We welcomed our first cohort of participants in June of this year and look forward to recruiting the next group. The application for our 2024 cohort will open September 1, 2023.

More information can be found at the PREP website or by contacting us at PREP@ouhsc.edu.

PREP highlights:

• Stipend - $30,000
• Full tuition/fees waiver
• Health Insurance provided
• $3,000 travel allowance to present research

SURP

The Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (SURP) have expanded and we look forward to continuing 5 programs next summer. The SURP applications will open in October with a deadline of January 31st, 2024. More information about our summer programs can be found at the SURP website or by contacting us at SURP@ouhsc.edu.

PREP highlights:

• $5,000 summer salary
• Full-time research at OUHSC
• Weekly enrichment sessions
• Final Symposium and luncheon

SciTech connects college STEM majors to paid internships at small Minnesota companies -- it's a one-stop shop for finding STEM internships statewide! Gain hands-on experience, network with pros, build your resume, and "earn while you learn."

In order to be eligible for SciTech internships, students must meet the following criteria:

• Minnesota resident OR living in and attending college in Minnesota
• At least 18 years of age
• In good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
• College junior or senior (at least 60 credits completed) OR
• Technical or community college student (at least 24 credits completed) OR
• Enrolled in a STEM degree at an accredited U.S. college
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. (international students may participate if they have CPT/OPT work authorization)

Deadline to apply: Varies

For more information on how to apply and to view a list of current internship opportunities, visit https://scitechmn.org/.

Interested in learning more about advocacy, research and how it relates to the human experience? NSF Gallery Images? Click below:

• Diversity in Action Summer Issue

  Everything's looking bright for our annual NextGen issue featuring Megan Piphus Peace (Gabrielle on "Sesame Street"), our 20 Under 20 list of inspiring young innovators, breakthroughs in food allergy management and much more for and about kids. Read it here:

Diversity in Action Summer 2023 Issue

• NSF-supported research impacts nearly every field of science and engineering. NSF's influence reaches from the ends of the Earth to the depths of the oceans and to space and beyond. Our Multimedia Gallery has some of the most stunning images from NSF’s research legacy. We have pulled some of the most beautiful gallery images for you to use as a virtual background.

Do you have suggestions for opportunities to include in the upcoming newsletter? Feel free to forward them to stem@augsburg.edu.

Email: stem@augsburg.edu
Website: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/
Location: 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Phone: (612) 330-1042