From: Naoroz Mahmood
Date: October 26, 2023
Subject: TriBeta: Newsletter Launch



Good afternoon Research Enthusiasts,

Welcome to our newsletter launch! We hope the semester is treating you well and are excited to help you extend the boundaries of scientific research and academia this year. Stay tuned for exciting opportunities in research, scholarship, service, and current news in the scientific world! 

Here are some upcoming events we will be hosting and sponsoring to help you jumpstart your research (or medicine!) career.

Opportunities:

  1. Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP): The Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) is an intensive nine-week summer research opportunity designed for undergraduates with a commitment to biomedical research and an interest in genomics. At the program's conclusion, students deliver oral and poster presentations on their research projects. Apply here! (Deadline: January 10th, 2024)
  2. The Brooklyn College Neuroscience REU Program: Supported by the National Science Foundation, the Brooklyn College Psychology and Neuroscience REU Program provides students the opportunity to immerse in rich and innovative mentored research experiences in clinical, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. Apply here! (Deadline: December 25th, 2023)
  3. Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP): SR-EIP is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs. (Deadline: February 1st, 2024)
  4. Boyce Thompson Institute Internships: The Boyce Thompson Institute is offering three internships for undergraduates interested in either bioinformatics, plant genome research, or studying programmable plant systems. Apply here! (Deadline: Varies)

BioNews Today

Just earlier this month, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman for their discoveries on nucleoside base modifications. It was their work that provided the information needed to develop the mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and revolutionized our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system. The amazing feat of developing a vaccine within months of the outbreak was built on years of their hard work!

Resources:

  1. Healthy CUNY: Get access to your campus counselors and other mental health resources. 
  2. CCNY Health and Wellness Services: Get access to accommodations, counseling, emergency grants, and gender resources on campus.
  3. CUNY Food Pantries: You can find a directory of CUNY food pantries with your campus location and contact information.
  4. CCNY Scholarships: Offers a wide variety of awards. Many are still available!
  5. Pre-health Advising Office Contact: Belinda Smith (bsmith@ccny.cuny.edu)
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Upcoming events:

Sending Sunshine

Join Project Sunshine in making activity kits for pediatric patients and gain volunteer hours! It will be held on October 26th, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in MR 502. For those interested in medicine, this event is a must-go!

Sip N' Dip

Join TriBeta and the Biology Club to chat with Biology department faculty and learn more about research, career choices, and their stories! It will be held on November 21st, 2023 starting at 12:30 PM in MR 502, the Biology Resource Center. Food and drinks will be provided!