We hope you all had a wonderful spring break! We are all looking forward to the final few weeks of the semester, with all the excitement it brings.
TriBeta is beginning the elections to select E-Board members for the next academic year. If you're interested in the biological field and/or research, please apply as you can open yourself to the opportunity to lead and collaborate with other members to create meaningful and impactful events and initiatives. Click here to apply!
Please keep reading for opportunities in research, upcoming events, and current news in the scientific world!
Opportunities:
Downstate Summer Research Program: SUNY School of Graduate Studies provides biomedical science research internships for a 8 to 10-week period during the summer for undergraduates currently enrolled as sophomores or juniors. Apply here! (Deadline: April 22nd, 2023)
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Life Sciences:An 8-week program that provides summer research experience to undergraduates. Focusing on academic research, networking, mentoring, and housing, ASURE prepares students for future graduate research training. Apply here! (Deadline: May 13th, 2023)
Biology Mentorship Program:The Biology Mentorship Program (BMP) is a 6-week virtual summer program that pairs high school students with an accomplished mentor (undergraduates or graduates) to pursue an independent research project; students who need more flexibility or could not be matched with a mentor will be given full access to all program materials, including lectures and journal clubs. Apply here! (Deadline: May 20th, 2023)
Neuroscience Mentorship Program:The Neuroscience Mentorship Program (NMP) is a virtual 5-week summer program that provides high school students the opportunity to develop areas of research interest within neuroscience. Each student will be paired with an accomplished mentor (undergraduates or graduates) to pursue an independent research project. Apply here! (Deadline: May 20th, 2023)
BioNews Today
Broccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of cruciferous vegetables decreases the incidence of cancer and type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, researchers found that broccoli contains certain molecules that bind to a receptor within mice and help to protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby inhibiting the development of disease. The findings lend support to the idea that broccoli truly is a 'superfood.' Click here to read more!
Upcoming events:
Sending Sunshine
Project Sunshine is a pre-health club centered around volunteering in children's hospitals. During this collaborative event, you will be able to put together children's activity kits and create science content (books, infographics, etc.) to be sent to children in hospitals partnering with Project Sunshine. It is open for registration! It will be held on May 4th, 2023 at 12:30 PM. Please click here to RSVP!!
Resources:
Healthy CUNY: Get access to your campus counselors and other mental health resources.
