Announcements
Book / Technology Loan Program
The Book / Technology Loan Program will launch Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Items are available for check-out on a first-come, first-served basis for CAMP eligible students.
NSF LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowships
UC Santa Barbara will be awarding NSF LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowships to incoming PhD students in Fall 2025. If you have applied to a STEM PhD program at UCSB, they welcome you to apply for their BD program and join their community of fellows! Please visit the UCSB-BD website for further information and to apply by January 10th, 2025.
UCI Math CEO
Consider joining the UCI Math CEO outreach program, which offers free after-school math enrichment sessions for Latinx youth from low-income communities, here on the UCI campus. As a Math CEO mentor, you will engage in fun and joyful math explorations alongside with middle school students and fellow undergraduate. Through these friendly interactions, you will model problem-solving skills and perseverance in math, and successful pathways to college, making a positive impact on the lives of our young students!
Updates
GRE Prep Course
The application to apply is now closed. Students will be notified about the outcome of their review in the coming weeks.
Mentor Way
We are grateful to have Vivian and Tony as CAMP Mentors for the 2024-2025 academic year. They are wonderful CAMP Ambassadors. Please feel free to stop by the office to discuss your academics, learn about CAMP resources and/or programming, or how to get involved during their scheduled hours.
Graduate Fellowships/Assistantships/Scholarships
Research Opportunities
REU Finder
REUFinder.com is a quick and easy way for students to find research opportunities. The site is divided into pages that list REU opportunities by year (freshmen, sophomore, junior and seniors as well as specific populations such as community college, international students, and undocumented students). REU Finder seeks to minimize extensive google searches to make it easy for students to identify programs that might be a good fit for.
NSF-Funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. The search page is meant to help scholars search for an REU site throughout the country. Click here.
Pathways to Science Summer Research Tool
Deadlines are fast approaching for paid summer research programs! PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 700+ summer research programs in all STEM disciplines. These are all FULLY FUNDED opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. We also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications. Please contact The Institute for Broadening Participation Senior Advisor, Liv Detrick, at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance in finding a program that is a good fit for you. Click here to find research programs and learn more.
Scholarships
EPP / MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) mission. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Scholarships
NOAA is currently offering two scholarships ($9,500 per year for 2 years) for undergraduate students attending Minority Serving Institutions. The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship and the Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship share a common application. Students who are eligible for both programs are encouraged to apply to both.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Internships
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a world-renowned laboratory with research opportunities in physics, chemistry, materials and environmental sciences, astrophysics, scientific computing, and many engineering fields. SLAC’s summer internship program offers exciting opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering to conduct research.
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program offers stipend paid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate-level university students pursuing STEM degrees, as well as upper-level high school students; select locations also offer internships to university students pursuing education related degrees and K–12 professional educators. The selected interns gain valuable hands-on experiences working with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based projects. Graduate interns are able to collaborate with AFRL on current research and incorporate the research into their graduate work.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
Project Imhotep Program – Morehouse College
The Lewis Scholars’ Imhotep Project is an 11-week summer internship program designed to increase the knowledge and skills of underrepresented minority students in biostatistics, epidemiology, and occupational safety and health. The program begins with two weeks of intense educational training in public health courses such as Public Health & Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Scientific Writing.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM)
NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor. Applicants for this internship must be U.S. Citizens and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. These paid internships are offered across NASA facilities in fall, spring, and summer sessions.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
JPL Year-Round Internship Program
The JPL Year-Round Internship Program provides both part-time and full-time internship positions at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) throughout the academic year and during the summer. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Interns are paired with JPL scientists or engineers who act as mentors, guiding them through projects that are critical to NASA and JPL missions. This hands-on experience allows students to gain valuable knowledge in their field while contributing to cutting-edge research and technology. For more details and to apply, click here.
Application Deadline: No deadline, Rolling basis
The Port of Los Angeles Student Engineer Program
Throughout the year, the Port of Los Angeles employs college engineering majors as student engineers or architecture majors as student architects. Student engineers or architects may assist in the design and construction of major Port and LA Waterfront projects.
Application Deadline: Year – Round
Fellowships
Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborate to offer a range of laboratory fellowship programs designed to train and prepare scientists for careers in public health laboratories and support public health initiatives. The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program features a competency-based core curriculum while providing fellows with the opportunity to specialize in a particular focus area. Fellowships typically last one year, with the possibility of a second year based on the specific fellowship and available funding. APHL also offers flexible start dates to accommodate both fellows and their mentors.
Application Deadline: No deadline, Rolling basis
The GEM Fellowship provides exceptional opportunities for MS and Ph.D. students by connecting them with leading engineering and science firms and top universities across the nation. This fellowship is aimed at enhancing career prospects in industry at the graduate level, particularly in research and development, product development, and other advanced technical roles. Additionally, GEM offers valuable exposure to academic career opportunities.
Application Deadline: Multiple GEM fellowships, Varies
STEM Student Org. Corner
American Medical Women’s Association Undergraduate Division (AMWAUCI)
Biomedical Engineering Society
MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Pre-Veterinary and Animal Wellness Association (PAWA)
Public Health Association (PHA)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Women in Information and Computer Sciences (WICS)
Did You Know…
Did you know that the UCI Department of Chemistry offers FREE peer tutoring via Zoom to students taking General Chemistry courses such as Chem 1A or Chem 1B. The department also has another set of peer tutors that can assist with Organic Chemistry (Chem 51B). It is important to utilize these resources as they are meant to help you be successful in the course! The Department of Physics also has free tutoring for Physics 2, 7 series, and 3 series. The tutors are the teaching assistants (TAs) for the courses. Additionally, the Department of Mathematics also has TAs and graduate students offering free virtual tutoring for Math 1A/1B and Math 2A/2B.
Upcoming Events
MSE 298 Seminar: Fabrication and Applications of Nanotwinned Cu for Hybrid Bonding in Semiconductor Advanced Packaging
Thursday, January 9, 2025
2:00PM to 3:20PM
McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium (MDEA)
The UCI Samueli School of Engineering presents Fabrication and Applications of Nanotwinned Cu for Hybrid Bonding in Semiconductor Advanced Packaging. Cu is the most important electrical conductor material in semiconductor devices. This talk will introduce the direct current electrodeposition of highly (111)-oriented nanotwinned Cu (NT-Cu) and its unique properties, including high surface diffusion rate, high mechanical strength, anisotropic grain growth, and low oxidation rate.
MSE 298 Seminar: The Creative Joy of Making Things (Manufacturing) – Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday, January 16, 2025
2:00PM to 3:20PM
McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium (MDEA)
This seminar lecture will highlight our own faculty. Each speaker will present a 30-40 minute research talk, followed by a 5-10 minute discussion on their career journey. The aim is to give MSE graduate students deeper insights into our research and provide valuable career development advice.
Physician Scientist Collective Distinguished Speaker Series
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
3 PM to 4PM
UCI Sprague Hall, Conference Room 105
The Physician Scientist Collective Distinguished Speaker Series features speakers from diverse medical fields across national academic institutions who share their experiences and insights on physician-scientist careers.
2025 Demystifying Medicine Series — Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Perpetual Challenge with Dr. Tony Fauci
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
3 PM to 5PM EST
Online
The Demystifying Medicine Series, jointly sponsored by FAES and NIH, includes presentations on pathology, diagnosis, and therapy in the context of major disease problems and current research. Primarily directed toward PhD students, clinicians and program managers, this series is designed to help bridge the gap between advances in biology and their application to major human diseases. Click here for more information.
UCI Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory- CNLM Colloquium Series
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
11AM
Zoom
UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory presents the 2024-25 Thomas Henry Curtis CNLM Colloquium Series. The CNLM Colloquium Series showcases the latest in learning and memory research. Each talk will be held in person at the Herklotz Conference Facility in the CNLM and broadcast widely via zoom to reach our colleagues around the world. Zoom link will be emailed the morning of the event. RSVP here.
DDLS — A Look Into the Black Box: Uncovering the Remarkable Biology of an Elusive Protein
Thursday, January 16, 2025
7PM to 8PM
The Beckman Center
The UCI School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series (DDLS) brings together influential leaders from healthcare and academia to share their insights, knowledge, experience, and anecdotal stories with our faculty, staff, students, and community members. Please join the DDLS as they welcome Nancy Carrasco, MD, Chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She is a world-renowned expert in the physiology of thyroid hormone biosynthesis, how it is affected by genetic mutations and environmental pollutants, and the major role of this system in current and future cancer therapeutics.
DDLS — The Tale of the Sodium/Iodide Symporter (NIS): From Cloning to Structure
Friday, January 17, 2025
12PM to 1PM
UCI Medical Education Bldg., Room 4020
The UCI School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series (DDLS) brings together influential leaders from healthcare and academia to share their insights, knowledge, experience, and anecdotal stories with our faculty, staff, students, and community members. Please join the DDLS as they welcome Nancy Carrasco, MD, Chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She is a world-renowned expert in the physiology of thyroid hormone biosynthesis, how it is affected by genetic mutations and environmental pollutants, and the major role of this system in current and future cancer therapeutics.