STEM – Undergraduate Research

Hudson River Park Internships

Hudson River Park is hiring paid seasonal Environmental Educators and seasonal Field Science Assistants! Hudson River Park’s River Project team conducts research and offers hands-on STEM programming to communicate the ecological importance of the Park’s 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary as a living laboratory for community engagement, stewardship and learning. These seasonal positions are a great opportunity for college students or recent graduates to gain experience in environmental education, science communication and field science.

Find more information below and in the attached job descriptions:

Two term lengths: 12 weeks or 30 weeks
Start date: Tuesday, June 4^th
Work schedule: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 30-35 hours/week
Pay rate: $20/hour

Positions available in other departments within the Park can be found on the Careers page.

collection of photos of students working in the Hudson River Park program

CUNY Immersive Research Experience – Climate Scholars Program

Check out this exciting opportunity from the CUNY Climate Scholars program:

February 21, 2024

Dear CUNY Undergraduate,

We are happy to announce the CUNY Immersive Research Experience – Climate Scholars program (CIRE-CS) application for the 2024-25 cohort is now open. We invite you to apply.

CIRE-CS is a highly competitive program. We seek passionate, determined, and serious-minded students commited to making a positive impact on our environment and our society. We encourage you to apply if you are interested in mitigating climate change, preparing for a vibrant future, and expect to pursue a climate-focused career in areas such as renewable energy, environmental policy, sustainability, climate science, climate policy, environmental justice, and climate journalism.

You can learn more by reading our Annual Report .

Program Overview

The CIRE-CS program will run from August 22, 2024, through April 30, 2025. CIRE-CS Scholars will present their research at the Baruch Creative Inquiry and Research Expo in May 2025 and at the CIRE Research Symposium in June 2025. CIRE Climate Scholars participate in mandatory didactic sessions held via Zoom on Wednesdays from

10:00 to 11:30 am. During the fall semester, CIRE Climate Scholars participate in a three-month climate research lab experience and meet with middle school and high school students to discuss climate challenges and solutions. During the spring semester, CIRE Climate Scholars participate in a three-month NGO or corporate climate change internship*. In-person and ﬁeld experiences are included in the CIRE-CS program. Valuable CIRE networking events and workshops will be announced regularly, and CIRE Climate Scholars will be encouraged to atend. Each applicant must be able to commit 20 hours per week for the full duration of the program. Each CIRE Climate Scholar will earn up to $7,500 for their participation. Funding for the CIRE-CS program is provided by the CUNY Oﬃce of Research, the CUNY Research Scholars Program, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Mr. Paul Rothman, and the State of New York.

Applications

To apply to the program, please ﬁll out the form below and submit it by March 22, 2024, at 5 pm.

Application Form

If your application is selected, you will be scheduled for a group interview to be held via Zoom between March 27 and April 8. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@cunyclimate.org.

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the best of luck in your academic and career pursuits.

Best regards,

CIRE-Climate Scholars Team

*Internship placement is dependent upon performance throughout the fall semester.

Photo Credit: CUNY Climate Scholars Annual Report.

2024 Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Female student in a science lab — Image from the Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship website

The Velay Scholars Research Fellowship, offered by the CUNY Office of Reseach, is designed to provide undergraduate students with immersive research experiences. By participating in the Summer Velay Program, students will have the opportunity to:

Engage in cutting-edge research across a wide range of disciplines.
Work closely with esteemed faculty mentors on meaningful research projects.
Develop essential skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
Connect with a diverse community of scholars and peers who share their passion for inquiry and discovery.

This program is open to students from all academic backgrounds who are eager to dive deep into the world of research and make a tangible impact in their fields of interest. The projected timeline for the fellowship will be from Mon. June 3^rd – Thurs. August 8th, 2024, which will culminate in a poster presentation to highlight the research done during the summer. Upon full completion of the program, students will receive a $5,000 stipend.

Eligibility:

All CUNY undergraduates interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
CUNY undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year may apply.
CUNY Community College students with at least 30 credits at the time of application are also encouraged to apply.

Eligible students are encouraged to visit the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship program website to learn more about the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship and access the online application portal. There is also an FAQ section for common questions students might have about the program. The application deadline is Friday, March 25th, 2024.

Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship @ CUNY Application

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship, please feel free to reach out to Veer Shetty (veer.shetty@cuny.edu).

2019 City Nature Challenge

The New York City Nature Challenge, hosted by Macaulay Honors College and sponsored by ConEd, is part of a global campaign to bring together nature lovers of all ages in the greenspaces of their communities to record examples of urban wildlife with smartphones.

Throughout April 26-29, public parks, preservation societies, gardens and other natural organizations around New York City’s five boroughs will host City Nature Challenge events that are open to all. Participants will be guided by Macaulay student volunteers to catalog their images using the iNaturalist smartphone app.

After observation days have ended, the iNaturalist community will help properly identify and catalog the species in a marathon tech session. and results will be publicly available.

Citizen science demonstrates that science is for everyone and can be done by anyone. Participating in scientific efforts helps to improve science literacy for all. City Nature Challenge contributes to our understanding of urban wildlife in New York City and the planet as a whole.

Use the link below to find a City Nature Challenge event near you.

Date:

April 26, 2019 — April 29, 2019

Time:

6:00 AM — 11:45 PM

Website:

https://macaulay.cuny.edu/city-nature-challenge/

Due tomorrow: REU on Bioplastics and Biocomposites

Washington State University (WSU) is recruiting interns for the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) that is connected to the NSF center on Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2). This is a great opportunity for students to gain hands on research experience in the fast-growing field of sustainable materials. This is a unique REU program as the projects are all closely related to industry and have industry mentors that are directly engaged in each project.

The application for Summer 2019 REU program is now open. The application deadline is February 22, 2019.

http://www.cb2.wsu.edu/reu.html.

Since the summer of 2017, the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), has established a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site designed to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics and composite materials. The REU program will continue for 3 years, i.e. Summer ’17, Summer ’18, and Summer ’19.

Each year, 10 students (recruited primarily from academic institutions where research programs in STEM are limited) will work on research conducted by the CB2, with 5 students conducting their research at Washington State University and 5 students doing their research projects at Iowa State University.

During the program, the students will participate in a series of bioplastics short courses, have responsibility for an independent research project performed with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and engage with leading industry experts from the Industrial Advisory Board of the CB2.

The students will have a shared, well-defined common focus on sustainable bioplastics and biocomposites that will enable a cohort experience with a common orientation in Ames, IA and debrief in Pullman, WA. The cohort will also be part of a larger community of scholars on both campuses, with the research results showcased at Washington State University in a final poster presentation and symposium.

MIT Summer Research Internship

Download Summer Scholars 2019 flyer

The MIT Materials Research Laboratory and the Materials Research Science & Engineering Center sponsor a summer research internship program for rising junior and senior undergraduates in the science and engineering fields. We would be grateful if you would bring it to the attention of your students by posting or forwarding the attached flyer where your students will see it, or pass it on to an appropriate department for posting.

This challenging program brings promising students to MIT to learn and perform research in laboratories in a broad selection of materials science subfields. In addition to providing a stipend and round-trip travel expenses, we host presentations and group discussions on topics relevant to materials scientists, such as graduate school, careers in materials science, creating effective poster presentations, and management of intellectual property. At the conclusion of the program, the students present their individual research results at a poster session. The summer research internship, offered each year since 1983, affords students an invaluable experience in top-notch cutting edge research.

The summer scholars program is funded by the National Science Foundation REU program (grant number DMR-1419807). MIT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NYC Service: Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer opportunity description

Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect natural areas in Alley Pond Park! Volunteers will plant natives species within Oakland Meadow to restore the habitat for birds and pollinators!

Requirements

Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle to this event. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.

volunteer needs

We need volunteers on these days:
October 13, 2018

Volunteer opportunity location(s)

Alley Pond Park
223rd St and 46th Ave
Queens, NY 11364

Warm-water Aquatic Ecology

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program

Warm-water Aquatic Ecology

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

Summer 2019: May 19 to July 28

http://wilsonlab.com/reu/

Overview: We are excited to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a National Science Foundation supported summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on the ecology of southeastern ponds, rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries. Ten undergraduate students will work closely with a team of Auburn University faculty to explore aquatic ecosystems, complete a student-driven research project, participate in a variety of professional development and social activities, develop and lead an outreach project, and share their research findings in a symposium at the conclusion of the program. Participants will work closely with our mentors to develop an interdisciplinary project involving complementary fields, such as community ecology, limnology, evolution, fisheries management, molecular biology, conservation, biogeochemistry, biodiversity, and microbiology. The program will run from May 19 to July 28, 2019 (10 weeks).

Flyer: Please help us advertise the program by posting our flyer at your institution – http://wilsonlab.com/reu/pubs/reu_flyer.pdf

Eligibility: All applicants who are interested in receiving NSF support must currently be a (1) U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident and (2) an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior graduating no earlier than September 2019 or a high school senior that will start their undergraduate education the following fall semester after the REU program. We are especially encouraging students from traditionally under-represented groups in biology (i.e., African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and U.S. veterans) as well as students from institutions with limited research opportunities (e.g., community colleges) or students in financial need to apply. The online application is available at http://wilsonlab.com/reu/application.html

Support: Participants will receive a stipend ($5,500) plus housing and subsistence, financial assistance for travel to and from Auburn, and support for lab and field supplies. For full consideration, on-line applications must be received by 1 February 2019.

International students: Although not financially supported by our REU Site, we are also open to including a few strongly motivated and self-funded international students in our REU Site research and professional development activities.

Contact information: For more information about the REU Site, visit http://wilsonlab.com/reu/ or contact Dr. Alan Wilson (wilson@auburn.edu).

LSAMP Fall 2017 Application is now Live!

The following message is from Marvin Bennett, City Tech’s AMP Coordinator:

Good Afternoon Students and Faculty of New York City College of Technology!

This email is to notify you that the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is now accepting student applications for Fall 2017. Please find the link below:

NYC Alliance Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

The deadline to apply is August 17, 2017. Please fill out your application as soon as possible!

About the LSAMP program

The LSAMP program was created in November 1992 with the goal of increasing the numbers of under-represented minority students graduating with graduate degrees in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The ultimate goal of the program is to have these students enter the science workforce and increase its diversity.

Program Benefits

The LSAMP program provides support to you the student and to your mentor while you are in the program. Students are typically accepted to the program for one academic year in the spring or in the fall. This means if a student is admitted in the spring then they continue to work with us to following fall and vice versa. Students who are in the program receive financial support in the form of a stipend and professional support in the form of workshops, international research experience opportunities and trips to state and national research opportunities. Stipends depend on the number of credits that a student has accumulated before they apply to the program and can range from $1000 to $5000 per academic year. Mentors are able to get up to $250 in equipment/reagent purchases reimbursed by the program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the LSAMP program students must meet the following criteria:

Must be interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Must have a GPA that is greater than 2.8.
Must be taking 12 credits or more at the time of application.
Must major in or plan to major in a STEM major. Including: Biomedical Informatics, Chemical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Applied Mathematics and Physics.
Must be a member of an educational minority group including: African American/Black, Alaskan Native, Native American, Hispanic, Native Pacific Islander.

How to Apply

The LSAMP program accepts applications from new students on a rolling basis in the Spring and the Fall. The deadlines for the application are typically at the end of the semester before: this means that the deadline for Spring will be in December and the deadline for Fall in August.

Before applying to the program prospective students must identify a faculty mentor doing research at New York City College of Technology or at another CUNY campus and have the mentor agree to supervise the student.

Once the mentor has agreed to work with the student then the team must develop a project and create a project title and an abstract or project overview.

Next the student can then apply online using the attached link. Follow the link to the LSAMP page and click on the ‘Sign Up’ button to create a new account (‘Sign in’ if you already have an account). Next, click on the ‘View Scholarships’ link. Then click on the ‘+Apply’ button and begin the application process.

Sincerely,
Marvin Bennett

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Marvin Bennett
NYCCT AMP Coordinator
mbennett@citytech.cuny.edu
P616, Thurs. 9am-5pm
V806 Weds. 9am-5pm
Phone: 718-260-5529
Fax: 718-260-5524

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