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IUUR Summer Newsletter Vol 2 Iss 4
Webinars and Events
STEM Career Panel Webinar
Register Here : https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816140230175/WN_-gFDu3XZQA-Orxa4xCxtgA
Date and Time : Wednesday, July 7th, 6:00PM EST
Resources
Watermark Scholarship for Women in STEM
Become a 2021 Watermark Scholar! Watermark’s annual scholarship program supports women in the U.S. pursuing an education and career in STEM. The deadline to submit entries is July 15, 2021. Learn more: https://www.watermarkinsights.com
Using Pivot: a tool that allows you to search for research funding opportunities:
https://research.iu.edu/training/guides/fundingproposals/pivot.html
Bloomington Events
~take a break from school life!
July 7: Writers Guild Spoken Word Series; 6pm EST
Featuring poets Lisa Kwong, Ciara Miller, Michael Baumann. Music by Akiko Pavolka
Watch live on Facebook or Zoom. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/wuh6fss4
July 8: Peoples Park Concert Series featuring Salem Willard
4:30-6:30pm, 501 E Kirkwood Ave
July 9: Food Truck Friday at Switchyard Park
11am-9pm, 1601 S. Rogers Street
July 10: Movies in the Parks Series: Elf
9:45-11:22pm – free, Bryan Park, 1001 S Henderson Street
July 11: Performing Arts Concert Series
O2R Blues Band & The Movin’ Hips; 5:30-8:30pm Bryan Park
IUUR Summer Newsletter Vol 2 Iss 3
Webinars and Resources
Allyship in the Midst of Racism webinar
The intent of the session is to educate participants on allyship and the practice of emphasizing social justice, inclusion, and human rights by members of an ingroup, to advance the interests of an oppressed or marginalized outgroup.
June 30th at 6:00pm
Register here
IU Dining Locations and Hours for July 3 & 4
Forest Eatery: 9am-7pm both days
Union Market at the IMU: 9am-9pm (7/3) and 9am-5pm (7/4)
Student Spotlight
Meet Kat Jones, a 2021 LSAMP Scholar and senior majoring in Microbiology. Learn more about her summer research here.
Kat Jones, LSAMP Scholar
Kat Jones
Microbiology major and Epidemiology minor
Class of 2022
Q: How would you summarize your summer research?
Kat: My summer research entails the use of plaque assays to monitor the growth of mutated virus strains over time in order to understand more about the TF protein. To monitor growth, I inserted a fluorescent protein into the viral genome that will be expressed as the virus replication cycle goes on.
Q: What inspired you to get involved in this research?
Kat: I was inspired to get involved in this research after learning more about viruses in the virology lecture I took this year. I became absolutely fascinated with these organisms and recognized how strong of an interest I had in the techniques used to study them. There’s so much more to learn as well, so there’s also a lot of work to be done in this research area.
Q: What’s been your biggest lesson learned so far?
Kat: The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far is that research is about perseverance. Experiments often don’t work the first time or even the fourth time, so you have to be willing to redo something multiple times. Even if you seemingly lost time to whatever didn’t work, you’ll always still learn something from it so the time wasn’t completely lost.
Q: What are your hopes and dreams for the future and how has this research experience helped shape those goals?
Kat: After finishing my bachelor’s degree in the spring, I plan to attend graduate school to earn a PhD in Microbiology. I hope to someday have a position as a faculty researcher at a university so that my career stays in the realm of academia. This research has helped shape these goals by providing opportunities for networking, hands on experience conducting research at an academic institution, and to hear about the experiences from graduate students and research faculty.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about Bloomington in the summer?
Kat: My favorite thing about Bloomington in the summer is getting to experience the town without the larger crowd of college students that’s here during the school year.
IUUR Summer Newsletter Vol 2 Iss 2
Webinars and Resources
Mentor vs. Sponsor: Establishing the right relationships to succeed in STEM webinar
Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:00pm
Register here
Teach, Play, Learn Conference
You’re invited to attend the Teach, Play, Learn conference on game-based teaching and learning. The virtual conference takes place Friday, June 25, from 9am to 3pm ET. There is no cost to attend, and faculty, students, and staff are invited
IU Libraries
Learn more about the 2020-21 IU Libraries Sam Burgess Undergraduate Research Award winners and make a plan to apply for the award next spring.
Campus and Community Events
IU Campus Farm @ Hinkle-Garton: Buy fresh produce from the Farm Stand every Wednesday from 4-7pm. Learn more.
Peoples Park Concert Series: Every Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm in People’s Park on Kirkwood Ave
- June 24: Sarah Cassidy: Indie rock and folk pop
IUUR Summer Newsletter Vol 2 Iss 1
WEBINARS AND RESOURCES
Racism in STEM Webinar Part 2: Racism within the college experience
Wednesday, June 16th, 6:00pm EST
Description: Rises in both racial tensions and racist incidents on campuses have heightened the need for college leaders to hold candid conversations about race and racism, which remain largely taboo topics. These days, many are met with resistance, anger, or disengagement when attempting to discuss race and racism. A panel of STEM students, faculty and alumni will lead an open and responsive conversation around race.
IU Libraries
Podcast: The Unlikely Pioneer Behind mRNA Vaccines: listen here
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bloomington Outdoor Activities
Local organizations encourage Bloomington residents to boat, hike, camp…read more
Food Truck Fridays
Discover this summer tradition now at Switchyard Park. Visit the Food Truck Fridays Facebook page for more info.
“Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
IUUR STEM Summer Research Program
 IU Undergraduate Research is offering an eight-week, paid research experience for students interested in STEM disciplines. This is an on-campus program for small groups of students to take part in lab-based research projects. In addition to receiving a stipend, students will also be provided with on-campus housing and a meal plan.
The mission of the program is to increase participation among traditionally underrepresented students in STEM disciplines. Women and students with high financial need are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should apply by April 4, 2021. To learn more, visit the IUUR website. |
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Integrated Program in the Environment research grant opportunities
| IU Research and Teaching Preserve Student Environmental Science Grants |
| The IU RTP Student Environmental Science Grant program offers funding for undergraduate or graduate student research in the environmental sciences at the IU Research and Teaching Preserve properties. Awards up to $4,000 will be granted on a competitive basis. The IU RTP is excited to offer these funds to encourage and advance student research on our properties.
Applicants are due March 26th, 2021; application directions and forms are available online. Contact preserve@indiana.edu with any questions. |
| Sustainability Research Development Grants |
| The Sustainability Research Development Grant program offers funding for undergraduate or graduate students to support sustainability research. Up to $3,000 is available for undergraduates and up to $10,000 for graduate students that are in good standing and will be enrolled through the duration of the grant period. Proposals may come from any discipline and must address multiple dimensions of sustainability (economic, environmental, social).
This award program supports collaborative efforts of Indiana University students, previously in conjunction with faculty, to develop new, externally funded research programs related to research on sustainability. This represents an outgrowth of a broad-based initiative supported by the Integrated Program in the Environment and Sustain IU. Proposals are due March 28th, 2021 and require a faculty letter of recommendation. Contact Sarah Mincey for more information; visit the program page to apply. |
Careers in Life Sciences Webinar Series
Join the IU Walter Center and a panel of top organizations to learn about the wide array of career paths in the life sciences.
Feb 25, 1 PM: Academia, Nonprofit, and Government
Click here for registration and webinar link
Mar 4, 1 PM: Medical Systems and Devices
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Mar 11, 1 PM: Research and Development
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Mar 18, 1 PM: Animal Health and Agriculture
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Mar 22-25: Indiana Life Sciences Career Week
Click here to learn more and register
Apr 1, 2 PM – 5 PM: Indiana Employers Career + Internship Fair
Advanced Summer Research Scholarship Application Now Open
Looking for funding to support your summer research plans? IU Undergraduate Research provides Advanced Summer Research Scholarships to help undergraduate researchers spend their summers undertaking original research or creative projects. So, get creative, find a faculty mentor and submit your application before the March 15th deadline.
Learn more about eligibility and the application process on the IUUR website.