Thomas David Petite – Inventor and Engineer, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Thomas David Petite holds more than fifty patents and has more than one hundred patents pending in the United States related to wireless technology. A member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa tribe, he is best known for his work in developing wireless mesh technology, creating innovations used in networking, remote control, and wireless enabled devices.
Petite invented the components integral to creating remotely monitored and controlled environment systems within a specific location such as a home. His work was also a driving force behind the development of the smart grid and the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Petite founded the Native American Intellectual Enterprise Council, a non-profit organization helping Native American inventors and communities.
Source: College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara
Krystal Tsosie (Diné/Navajo Nation), PhD, MPH, MA
Krystal Tsosie is an Indigenous geneticist-bioethicist and Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. As an advocate for Indigenous genomic data sovereignty, she co-founded the first US Indigenous-led biobank, a 501c3 nonprofit research institution called the Native BioData Consortium.
Her research can be encapsulated in two main foci: Indigenous population genetics and bioethics. She is a current Global Chair in ENRICH (Equity for Indigenous Research and Innovation Coordinating Hub), which focuses on enhancing Indigenous rights to develop, control, and govern Indigenous data and supports participation in STEM and in digitally‐enabled futures. Her work has been covered by popular media outlets including PBS NOVA, The Washington Post, NPR, New York Times, The Atlantic, Forbes, and Boston Globe.
Source: Arizona State University
November 8 was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. The HEA was passed to ensure that everyone has access to higher education, regardless of income.
In recognition of First-Generation College Celebration Day, the departments of TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO McNair Scholars, and Multicultural Life will be hosting events that highlight the first-generation college experience during the week of November 4th. These events are geared towards students but all are welcome to attend! *There will be a raffle for everyone who attends and signs in! Prizes include vintage TRIO gear and other swag!*
The following are the remaining events for the week:
Thursday, Nov. 7th: Share Your First-Generation Story
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, SCI 123
Voicing first gen experiences of students around campus and building community, including a first gen panel. Refreshments provided!
Friday, Nov. 8th: National First-Generation Celebration Day at Augsburg’s Gage Center!
9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Gage Center
TRIO/SSS, CLASS office, and Academic Advising share space and support First-Generation college students – treats provided!
S-STEM REC
The Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Resource & Evaluation Center (REC) aims to increase the number of talented low-income students who obtain degrees in STEM and enter the STEM workforce.
S-STEM Scholars and Alumni sign up to receive information and resources to support your success in STEM careers!
The 27th Annual Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics (NCUWM) will be held in-person January 31-February 2, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Embassy Suites and University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus.
Students interested in presenting at the 2025 conference should complete an application between October 1 and October 18, 2024. Presenter applications received after Oct. 18 will be reviewed as long as talk and poster slots remain open. Non-presenter registrations were accepted for as long as we have space through November 15, 2024.
Registration fees: The rate is $50 per person and is collected at the time of registration unless the individual's institution is paying and requests an invoice.
Engaging Minds. Empowering Students. Are You Ready?
NCUR 2025 @Pittsburgh | April 7-9, 2025
David L. Lawrence Convention Center | Pittsburgh, PA
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. Overall, this conference offers a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative activity; and offers student career readiness development. Find out more about the history of NCUR here.
General information about registration rates, travel discounts, a preliminary schedule at a glance, hotel information, and more are available on our NCUR site, here.
NCUR 2025 is now accepting abstracts from undergraduate research students in over 50 different disciplines as well as abstracts for our mentor-led sessions. Find out more information on how to submit, the guidelines and requirements, and more through the button above. Abstract submissions close on Friday, December 6, 2024. Click below to submit your abstract.
The Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity is a partnership between government agencies and laboratories, industry, and higher education. GFSD's goal is to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.
Since inception in 1989, GFSD has awarded 467 graduate fellowships. Of those fellows, 204 have received a PhD and 92 have received an MS. Sixty-six students are currently enrolled. Ninety-five percent of GFSD fellows have been minority, female, or both, those historically underrepresented in science. Recent alumni have received PhD's from Caltech, Cornell, Duke, George Washington, North Carolina State, Stanford, Texas A & M, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Maryland – CP, University of Michigan, University of Missouri, and University of Wisconsin.
By helping to provide a continuous source of scientists who are U. S. citizens, employers and universities can achieve diversity and balance in our nation's scientific community. In turn, GFSD can help today's promising young scientists — tomorrow's science leaders — to realize their dreams.
The GFSD Graduate Fellowship is unique in being: open to all American citizens; lasting for up to six years; providing a $20,000 annual stipend; covering tuition; allowing a fellow also to hold a research or teaching assistantship; including one or two paid summer internships with a government agency; providing a mentor and the opportunity for a lasting relationship with the sponsor.
The application is easy to complete, requiring the same information as other national fellowships. The online application typically opens August 31 and closes in December.
If you have interned, have been employed or are employed by a government agency or laboratory, ask your mentor or research supervisor to nominate you directly for an GFSD fellowship. Contact GFSD for details.
By 2028, it is estimated that there will be more than a million jobs in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field. At the same time, a decline in qualified STEM professionals means a number of positions are going unfilled. STEM-designated programs, such as the ones offered at Seton Hall, are critical to producing professionals to work in fields that benefit U.S. economic growth and overall global competitiveness. In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has classified STEM careers as having some of the greatest growth potential and the highest paying salaries for the 21st century.
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Training and Research Experiences in Nonlinear Dynamics
TREND is a 10-week undergrad summer research program in nonlinear dynamics at UMD College Park, funded by the NSF (award PHY-2150399.) and housed in IPST (Institute for Physical Science & Technology).
Projects are computational, experimental, theoretical, or a combination of these. Topics include:
2D materials | collective behavior | biophysics | chaos | lasers | neural networks | optoelectronics | particle physics/particle rings | photonics | plasma reconnection | quantum nanodevices | robotics | turbulence | weather prediction
TREND 2025 is expected to run June 2 to August 8. Applications are expected to be due February 14, 2025.
Want to chat? Schedule a virtual meeting with Daniel Serrano (Program Director): https://calendly.com/trend-reu or dsvolpe@umd.edu
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.
OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time; and, they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.
Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.
2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
Summer 2025 – Early Decision: Oct. 25, 2024; Final, Feb. 28, 2025
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025
Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
At Genentech, our achievements stem from curiosity, a passion for knowledge and a desire to make a difference. Whether you're a student or a recent grad, our internship program offers unparalleled access to meaningful projects and some of the most accomplished experts in their field.
GRADUATING OR LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP SOON?
Join our network and we will notify you when the right opportunity arrives.
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The Wallin UpTurnships Program Application for Fall 2024 – Summer 2025 is now open! Students can follow this link UpTurnships - Wallin Education Partners (wallinpartners.org) and click on the “Apply Now” button to get started. The application process has been updated and ask that students applying create an account. This allows students to complete the application in multiple sessions instead of having to complete it all at once. It also gives us the ability to show them their progress through the application process on an individualized portal.
Students can apply to multiple programs with a single application – Fall Projects, Spring Projects and Summer Internships. There are a number of exciting projects lined up for the Fall in areas like Data Analytics, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting).
As a reminder, this program serves high-potential, under-represented college students from low-income backgrounds.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Heidi Hegenbarth
Tel: (952) 452-9604
Career Development Manager
SciTech connects college STEM majors to paid internships at small Minnesota companies -- it's a one-stop shop for finding STEM internships statewide! Gain hands-on experience, network with pros, build your resume, and "earn while you learn."
In order to be eligible for SciTech internships, students must meet the following criteria:
- Minnesota resident OR living in and attending college in Minnesota
- At least 18 years of age
- In good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
- College junior or senior (at least 60 credits completed) OR
- Technical or community college student (at least 24 credits completed) OR
- Enrolled in a STEM degree at an accredited U.S. college
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S. (international students may participate if they have CPT/OPT work authorization)
Deadline to apply: Varies
For more information on how to apply and to view a list of current internship opportunities, visit https://scitechmn.org/.
Interested in learning more about advocacy, research and how it relates to the human experience? NSF Gallery Images? Click below:
Diversity in Action: Fall 2024 Issue
Ben Rein, Neuroscientist, aka "TikTok Scientist" graces the Fall cover. There's also diverse developers in cosmetic chemistry, STEM and Art combine to create a Crochet Coral Project, and how STEAM creators make learning fun, plus much more: Diversity in Action Fall 2024 Issue
- NSF-supported research impacts nearly every field of science and engineering. NSF's influence reaches from the ends of the Earth to the depths of the oceans and to space and beyond. Our Multimedia Gallery has some of the most stunning images from NSF’s research legacy. We have pulled some of the most beautiful gallery images for you to use as a virtual background.
Augsburg STEM Programs
Email: stem@augsburg.edu
Website: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/
Location: 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Phone: (612) 330-1042