Student Internships, Research Experience, Professional Development, & Othe
FALL 2025
10/10/2025
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The U.S. Department of E ement (EM) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that supports the EM research and operations in the following areas: Soil & Groundwater; Deactivation & Decommissioning; Tank Waste; Robotics; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence; Cybersecurity; and Advanced Manufacturing.
Are you interested in learning more about the EM STARS program and application process?
Information Session: Wednesday, October 15 from 3-4pm ET (register here)
Application Workshop: Friday, October 24 from 2-3pm ET (register here)
Why should I apply?
You will receive:
APPLICATIONDEADLINE
Financial support for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree for up to two years and two additional years for students choosing to pursue a master’s degree
Paid summer internships under the guidance of an accomplished mentor at EM headquarter offices, field offices, and DOE national laboratories
Opportunities to engage with the EM community (e.g., EM field sites, contractors, stakeholders) and other STARS Scholars
Academic and career guidance
Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment opportunities or postgraduate appointments
Financial Support
Tuition: $36,000/academic year (Amount is based on expected average cost. The tuition allowance may be higher based on student’s actual tuition costs.)
Stipend: $32,000/academic year
Education Allowance: $5,000/scholarship year
Summer Internship: 10-week internship
Stipend: $750/week
Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)
Local Transportation: $50/week
Inbound/Outbound: $1,000 to be paid as a lump-sum with the first stipend payment (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ACCESS AND SUCCESS
TIME MANAGEMENT
Learn to organize your schedule, improve your productivity and get organized at this essential workshop for student success
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 11:00 AM
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SDC) ROOM 2201
VIRGINIA MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION’S
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
UMES Co-Sponsored Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium Fall 2025
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
EASC BUILDING
Planning will soon be underway for the Second Annual UMES-Co-Sponsored Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS)
We will be seeking undergraduate students from all majors and departments to present their research at this event.
Kausiksankar Das Director Professor of Physics
Richard Hazel Hall Rm 3006 (410) 651-6034 kdas@umes.edu
Ms. Katrina Kelly Program Manager
Somerset Hall Rm 304 (410) 651-7101 kvkelly@umes.edu
Ms. Logan Quinn Coordinator for Recruitment, Retention, and Experiential Learning
Co-Advisor, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Somerset Hall Rm 303 (410) 651-6003 LQuinn@umes.edu
