January 2026 - Biology-students - lists.sandiego.edu

Fwd: Microbiology REU Program at Montana State - Please spread the word
by Melanie Writer 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

Dear Biology students, Please see the following email regarding summer research opportunities at the Montana State University. The Biology Department http://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/ This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation to create "points of entry" for students interested in research. Students apply from across the country to spend 10 weeks in Bozeman, Montana this summer (*May 26, 2026 - August 1, 2026*). Admitted students are paired with a faculty mentor, who serves as an advisor for a student's summer project. Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided. Our program leverages MSU’s unique microbiology expertise, focusing specifically on microbes living with little or no oxygen (like those in the hot springs of nearby Yellowstone). Low oxygen microbes are essential to human and ecosystem health. They influence (or control) such processes as the breakdown of food in the GI tract, removal of toxins from our bodies and the environment, and production of greenhouse gases. They are also models for understanding the origins of life on this planet, and the potential for life on other planets. A key goal of our program is to recruit students from schools with limited research infrastructure. Being in Montana, a state with a vibrant Native American community, we are particularly interested in applications from students at tribal colleges. However, ANYONE with an interest in microbiology - or biology/science in general - can and should apply. If willing and able, please share/tweet/spread the word far and wide. *Applications are due February 14, 2026.* Full details can be found through our website http://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/ Our overarching goal is to help the next generation of scientists take their first steps in the field. Montana is beautiful in the summer! Send us your students! Frank J. Stewart Professor Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology Montana State University Health Sciences Building 107-E Bozeman, Montana 59717 frank.stewart(a)montana.edu 406-994-2235

1 0

Fwd: Student Poster Competition and NextGen Day - AEHS Foundation's 35th Annual Conference
by Melanie Writer 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

Dear Biology students, Please see the following email. The Biology Department *35th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, March 16-19, 2026, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA* I’m reaching out to invite your students to attend AEHS Foundation’s NextGen day and/or submit an abstract for consideration in the annual student poster competition at the upcoming *35th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air*. NextGen day is on March 17th and is designed for students and emerging professionals in fields related to environmental science, conservation, and public health. It will include round table discussions with industry professionals and regulators, networking opportunities, a luncheon talk, and more! *The first 25 students to register are free*! You can find more information in the conference program here <https://www.xcdsystem.com/AEHS/program/XyhFq7J/index.cfm>. Click the “Tuesday” tab and look for “NextGen AEHS: A Day for Students and Emerging Professionals” The student poster competition, held the same day, will award (1) $1000 and (2) $500 cash prizes. All students are invited to enter, full- or part-time (post-docs excluded). Winners will be selected based on originality, organization, communication, research techniques, and overall quality of the presentation. You can find more information, including past winners, here: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/wcstudentcomp We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to submit an abstract before the deadline of February 16th. You can find more information about the conference here: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/westcoast If you have any questions or need further details, please feel free to reply to this email. We hope to see you (or your students) at the conference! Brenna Lockwood AEHS Foundation, Inc. 150 Fearing Street, Suite 21 Amherst, MA 01002 413-549-5170 Brenna(a)aehsfoundation.org aehsfoundation.org

1 0

Fwd: Request to Share Spring 2026 BIPOC Coastal Research Opportunity with Students - USD
by Melanie Writer 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

Dear Biology students, Please see the following information about a research mentorship opportunity. See you on campus next week! The Biology Department Black Tech Link is offering our BIPOC Coastal Research Program (BCRP) for Spring 2026! This 7-month mentorship opportunity is designed for college students pursuing careers in marine biology, environmental science, oceanography, and STEM related fields. Participants will gain hands-on experience, earn a free PADI certification, and network with leading researchers. Limited spots available! To apply visit https://blacktechlink.org/home/new-bipoc-program-page/. The deadline to apply is February 3rd.

1 0

Mailing List Update
by Melanie Writer 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Dear Biology majors and minors, We will be updating our mailing list this week. You will receive an email saying "you have been unsubscribed." No action is required. We will add your email address back to the list the same day. We hope you're having a great break. We look forward to seeing you soon! The Biology Department

1 0