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IBA/LSAMP/Science Alliance
IBA/LSAMP/SA September 2021 Newsletter A resource for upcoming conference deadlines, social events, workshops, general information pertinent to your Feld,program reminders and other relevant activities
If you haven't completed Student Information Survey - please take a few moments to do so. Questions pertain to information about you and ways we can best serve you during the upcoming year. You have the opportunity to upload your updated resume/CV and CITI completion certiFcate (new students only). Feel free to retake the survey if you only need to upload your resume and/or CITI documentation. For Survey - Click Here
This summer we had a group of 23 IBA/LSAMP and Science Alliance Interns join us for a fantastic summer program! Peer Mentoring Chelsey Gates and Devon Dawson discussed the value of peer mentoring and ways students can participate in our IBA/LSAMP Peer Mentoring Program. Communicating Research Lori Adams led a group in discussing all the ways that scientists use written, oral and visual forms of communication to connect with each other and with the general public. Graduate Student Panel Recent IBA Alumni joined our current students to share experiences and offer advice on topics like applying and transitioning to grad school, mentor/mentee relationships and more. We were joined by
IBA, LSAMP and Science Alliance Interns presenting at the Summer Undergraduate Poster Symposium. To see the students and their posters Click Here.
Vanessa Alizo
It was the Frst opportunity since the winter of 2020 for undergraduate live poster presentations. Seventeen of of the students from the IBA/LSAMP Summer Program stepped up and shared their research. Everyone did an amazing job and the event had a great turnout!
PhD in Neuroscience at University of California Irvine Anamar Blanes PhD in Chemistry at Georgetown University Camille Jaime PhD in Immunology at John Hopkins University Rikki Laser PhD in Neuroscience at Cornell University Elissa Monteiro PhD in School Psychology at University of California Riverside Ashley Segura-Roman PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at University of
This Fall we have 45 students participating in the IBA, IBAMARC, LSAMP and Science Alliance Program. We have 22 students who have joined us since the Summer and are excited about 2021-2022. Fall Courses Offered
California - Berkeley Rigor and Reproducibility Dr. Richard Roller from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Professionalism in the ScientiFc Community (Sophomores) IBA Scholar Seminar (Juniors) Teach your Research (Seniors) Programming
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop Abbie Beadle and Bailey Anderson, Accommodations Coordinators from Student Disability Services
Kick-Off Tie Dye Party Scavenger Hunt at the Natural History Museum IBA/LSAMP Symposium Peer Mentoring Events
Responsible Conduct of Research Dr. Tori Forbes, Department of Chemistry Social Events – we had ice cream socials, game nights and an escape room adventure. Check out some pictures on Instagram!
Upcoming Conference Opportunities: Click Here Seminars in your Areas of Interest: Click Here 2021 LSMRCE Annual Conference Virtual Conference Dates: Oct 22-24th, 2021 Abstract Submission: Friday, September 17. Virtual Event Registration: Click Here For More Information: Click Here 2021 Fall Undergrad Research Festival (FURF) In-Person Conference Date: Nov 10th, 2021 Registration Link: Click Here (active Sept 20-Oct 22) Check out our New IBA, LSAMP and SA Students
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Professional and Graduate School Virtual Conference Virtual Conference Date: Oct 7th, 2021 Registration Deadline: Oct 4th, 2021 Registration Form: Click Here For More Information: Click Here
ABRCMS 2021 Virtual Conference Dates: Nov 10-13th, 2021 Registration Deadline: Oct 21st, 2021 For More Information: Click Here
2021 AIChE Annual Student Conference Virtual Conference Dates: Nov 13-14th, 2021 Registration Deadline: November 3rd For more Information: Click Here
Resources to start researching mentors and research areas.
IBA
IBA (Cont.)
Josie Bliss Daniel Carson Isabelle Farmer Braiden DeSchryver Bailey Goldberg Felipe Hermmann Emily Herum Caro Icardi Jordon Luna Aracely Miron-Ocampo Betsey Montiel Asel Nasr Tommy Nguyen Cade Rahlf Dominic Rivas Evan Saltz
Hector Sanchez Melendez Connor Sindt Katherine Westbrook Evita Woosley Science Alliance Rochelle Lopez UI-LSAMP DJ Guillory Ciara Harrington Elvis Mutebi Tomi Taiwo Amna Dafalla
Fall Supplemental Instruction Supplemental Instruction is a free resource that helps you Fgure out how to be successful in your course. Sessions are offered both in-person and virtually for Fall 2021. For supported courses click here.
Check out our Prospective Mentors Page ICRU's Open Research Positions Page ICRU – How to Find a Research Position Page Additional Websites https://iba.biology.uiowa.edu/people/mentors https://www.grad.uiowa.edu/ogi/srop/availabl
Counseling Psychology Graduate Team Reach out to our great team of Counseling Psychology Grad Students to discuss local campus resources!
e-mentors
Devon Dawson – devon-dawson@uiowa.edu
http://genetics.grad.uiowa.edu/
Halin Chung – halin-chung@uiowa.edu
https://bme.engineering.uiowa.edu/areas-
Chelsey Gates – chelsey-gates@uiowa.edu
faculty-research
Financial
http://molcellbio.grad.uiowa.edu/ https://biology.uiowa.edu/research https://neuroscience.grad.uiowa.edu/faculty/d irectory https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/facultyby-department/ https://psychology.uiowa.edu/research Search faculty that are aeliated with your major
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) The University of Iowa has received additional funds through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to distribute to students who are enrolled during the fall 2021 semester and have exceptional Fnancial need. For More Information and QualiFcations: Click Here Student Impact Grants Applications Due September 27th (5pm) $100-$1K grants for student activities outside of the classroom (research included) For More Information: Click Here Engineering Kick-Start Funding Applications Due: Oct 29th, 2021 A chance to make your project a reality! For more Information: Click Here
Register as a Science Ally: Click Here Apply for a SA Internship: Click Here
IBA, LSAMP and Science Alliance Staff For Staff Oece Hours Click Here
Lori Adams Co-PI and Director, IBA Associate Prof of Instruction, Dept of Biology lori-adams@uiowa.edu Vincent Rodgers Co-Investigator, Instructor for IBA Professor Dept of Physics & Astronomy vincent-rodgers@uiowa.edu
Tori Forbes Co-PI, IBA Associate Professor, Dept of Chemistry tori-forbes@uiowa.edu Brinda Shetty Associate Director, IBA brinda-shetty@uiowa.edu
Chelsey Gates Graduate Research Assistant chelsey-gates@uiowa.edu
Devon Dawson Graduate Research Assistant devon-dawson@uiowa.edu
Laura Kowalski-Bliss Administrative Services Coordinator laura-kowalski-bliss@uiowa.edu
Halin Chung Graduate Research Assistant halin-chung@uiowa.edu
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