Fall 2020 Series of Virtual Events

CSUDH Department of Biology: Student Research Panel

Friday, November 20 | 3:00-4:00 PM

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Interested in research? Come hear from your fellow Biology Toros on how you can get involved!

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Participant's Survey - coming soon!

Video Recording- coming soon!

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Workshop

Monday, November 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Learn about the REU application process and how you can gain a paid research experience, develop skills to transition into a graduate program and build relationships with mentors and fellow interns! Facilitated by Dr. Horace Crogman, CSUDH Assistant Professor.

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Video Recording

Dr. Hernan Garcia, UC Berkeley- The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: A Career In Science

November 10 | 12:00-1:00 PM

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Join us for a virtual informal talk to discuss research careers with Dr. Hernan Garcia, Assistant Professor, University of California at Berkeley!

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Video Recording

Dr. Teresa Ramirez, CSUDH RISE Alumna: My Research Journey from CSUDH to Brown University

Friday, November 6 | 1:00-2:00 PM

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Dr. Ramirez will be sharing her experience as an CSUDH undergraduate researcher and how she successfully survived graduate school at an Ivy League Research Institution. In addition, she will discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in academia and research.

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Video Recording

Joselyn Yamamoto, CSUDH RISE Alumna: My Research Journey from CSUDH to Johns Hopkins University

Wednesday, October 28 | 2:00-3:00 PM

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Please join us as Ms. Yamamoto, PhD Candidate/CSUDH RISE Alumna, shares her experience as an undergraduate student researcher at CSUDH and her current graduate life at Johns Hopkins University! Ms. Yamamoto is a CSUDH alumna and former participant in the RISE Program under the mentorship of Dr. Fang Wang in the Department of Biology.

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Video Recording

Dr. Nancy Street, UT Southwestern: Information Session

Tuesday, October 13 | 2:00-3:00 PM

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Learn about PhD and MD/PhD Education and Summer Research Opportunities at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

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Grad School 101 Workshop

Wednesday, September 29 | 2:00-3:00 PM

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This workshop will provide strategies for submitting an impressive graduate school application and an overview of the graduate school application timeline, researching potential faculty mentors, preparing personal statements, tips for obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and preparing for entrance exams. Hosted by the Career Center, McNair Program and the Office of Undergraduate Research. Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Martinez, CSUDH McNair Scholars, Program Director.

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Participant's Survey

Video Recording

Graduate Admissions Workshop: Part 2

Wednesday, September 23 | 12:00-1:00 PM

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How prepared are you for graduate school? This workshop is designed for seniors who are pursuing graduate studies. Join in to learn about the graduate school admissions process and tips on how to develop a strong application. Topics to be covered: Master’s vs. PhD Programs, researching grad schools and programs, application timeline, writing personal statements, asking for letters of recommendation, and seeking funding opportunities. Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Martinez, CSUDH McNair Scholars, Program Director.

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Video Recording

Applying for the NSF GRFP Workshop

Wednesday, September 16 | 12:00-1:00 PM

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The NSF GRFP is a fellowship program that directly supports students in various STEM fields including social science and STEM education. Each Fellowship provides 3-years of support during a 5-year fellowship period. For each of the 3 years of support, NSF provides a $34,000 stipend and $12,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year. This workshop is especially for seniors who are applying to graduate school next year. The workshop will provide an overview of the application process, tips for strengthening your application, and developing a timeline for productive writing and submission. Facilitated by Dr. Terry McGlynn, CSUDH OUR Director.

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Video Recording

Graduate Admissions Workshop: Part 1

Friday, September 11 | 12:00-1:00 PM

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It's never too early to start preparing for graduate school? If you are a Sophomore, Junior or New Transfer Student, join in to learn about the graduate school admissions process and have your questions answered! Topics to be covered: Applying to REUs/SROPs, Master’s vs. PhD Programs, researching grad schools and programs, application timeline, writing personal statements, studying for the GRE, getting GRE/application waivers, asking for letters of recommendation, and seeking funding opportunities. Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Martinez, CSUDH McNair Scholars, Program Director.

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Participant's Survey

Video Recording