Program announcements

Now accepting applications from students and educators for the 2024-25 cohort! Click on Description and Application tab to learn more. Deadline to apply is September 15th 2024.

ASTEMA 2023-24 participants have been selected and notified. The deadline to submit the required forms as MS Word filesto the PI's email vvolkis@umes.edu is tomorrow October 29th at 5 PM EST. Those selected and not submitted documents by this deadline will be removed from the program, and applicants from the waiting list may be added. Please, check your email daily. You will also get zoom notifications for the upcoming meetings.

The 2024-25 program cycle is now recruiting participants-educators and high school students! One summer 2024 position for educator is still available.

Go to the Program Description and Application Tab in the upper menu to apply!

One position for educator for summer 2024

Two positions for educator for 2024-25

12 positions for High school students for 2024-25

2023 Program Interest zoom meeting is coming up!

Have questions before applying for the program - please, join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88611296494?pwd=V1BMWWluOGZCVW5uYjNnekJ4SFhRZz09

Meeting ID: 886 1129 6494

Passcode: 254527

Permanent ZOOM Link for all program's webinars 

This program uses zoom when webinars in science or professional development are delivered online. This also includes the interest meeting and all organizing meetings before, during and after the program.

 

Topic: ASTEMA all meetings

  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88611296494?pwd=V1BMWWluOGZCVW5uYjNnekJ4SFhRZz09

 

Meeting ID: 886 1129 6494

Passcode: 254527

Once you join the program, please, save this link for your future use.

Our sister program USDA-AFRI-EWD-REEU is now looking for students for 2024 cohort.  Please, spread this flyer - our REEU summer program is now accepting application from students - two from UMES and four - from other colleges. Thank you! 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

 

The application window for the 2024 USDA 1890 National Scholars Program opened on December 15!

 

This Program provides educational and career opportunities for U.S. citizens seeking bachelor's degrees from an 1890 Land Grant University. The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. Scholars are also eligible for summer internships that may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation. 

 

Additional requirements for High School applicants

Additional requirements for college applicants 

Please visit USDA 1890 National Scholars Program for more information or contact the USDA Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement at (202) 720-6350 or 1890init@usda.gov with questions.


FEB Campus Series Email 2024.pptx

Highly recommended - applications for federal jobs, interviews and successful interviews.

The ACS Bridge Program has a limited number of travel grants to support students from HBCUs to attend the upcoming ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference (GC&E) in Atlanta, GA, from June 2nd to 5th.

 

The GC&E Bridge Scholar grant will provide up to $1,000 to help students participate in this exceptional conference. This is a fantastic opportunity for your students to:

·  Network with representatives from leading companies like MilliporeSigma, Pfizer, Merck, IBM, and Estée Lauder.

·  Learn about groundbreaking research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Green Chemistry and Engineering.

·  Gain valuable insights into cutting-edge advancements in the field.

 

We would be grateful if you could share this exciting opportunity with your students (both undergraduate and graduate). We are aiming to select 2-3 students per institution.

 

Interested students should complete the short application form by Wednesday, April 17th: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0a67b5d4a21f466ca60dfda67dac450f