February 2026 - Biology-students

Fwd: AWIS-SD 2025-2026 Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN
by Melanie Writer 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Please share AWISSD 2025-2026 Scholarship Announcement Please spread the word! Hello, We are contacting you about the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) San Diego Scholarship Program which could be of interest to students at your institution. The AWIS-SD Scholarship encourages and rewards outstanding students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at San Diego colleges and universities. The Scholarship Program, now in its 26th year, annually supports community college, undergraduate, and graduate students in San Diego County pursuing degrees in STEM fields where women are underrepresented. Scholarship funds help support their research projects and/or assist with additional educational expenses. The fields of study of previous AWIS-SD Scholars include biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and experimental psychology. All the application materials must be submitted by Friday, March 27, 2026. Full details can be found on awissd.org/programs/scholarships <https://4p6naecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015RNdykFEX1BFuKW7tKRr5pgQ2IVoH9e88N…> /. We are providing this 2025-2026 AWISSD Scholarship Flyer <https://4p6naecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015RNdykFEX1BFuKW7tKRr5pgQ2IVoH9e88N…> which we hope you can share with others in your department as well as to students who could find this funding useful for furthering their career and/or education goals. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Eilen Fonseca, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair Student Eligibility - Actively engaged in a degree program in the 2025-2026 academic year - Minimum GPA of 3.0 from their current institution - Enrolled in an accredited college or university in San Diego County - Demonstrate a commitment to advancing the equitable participation of women in STEM Instructions <https://4p6naecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015RNdykFEX1BFuKW7tKRr5pgQ2IVoH9e88N…> Submission <https://4p6naecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015RNdykFEX1BFuKW7tKRr5pgQ2IVoH9e88N…> Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support <https://4p6naecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015RNdykFEX1BFuKW7tKRr5pgQ2IVoH9e88N…> <https://4p6naecab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015RNdykFEX1BFuKW7tKRr5pgQ2IVoH9e88N…> 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients & AWISSD Scholarship Committee 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients AWISSD | https://www.awissd.org/ [image: Facebook] <#m_7224704569027344495_m_4112497627954969150_> [image: X] <#m_7224704569027344495_m_4112497627954969150_> [image: Instagram] <#m_7224704569027344495_m_4112497627954969150_> Association for Women in Science - San Diego | president(a)awissd.org | San Diego, CA 92177 US Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001jKRFenMiCA60PEqHdVIlUQ==&c…> | Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?ch=2e246554-ac87-11eb-8025-fa163e0f1…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> [image: Constant Contact] <https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/vr/home?cc=nge&utm_campaign=nge&rm…>

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Surfrider Speaker on Thursday, 2-26-26
by Melanie Writer 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

[image: Come hear SD Surfrider’s Chapter Manager, Joana Guerra, talk about the foundation’s long-standing grassroots battle against the current administration’s offshore drilling.jpeg] -- *Melanie Writer* Executive Assistant, Biology Department University of San Diego mwriter(a)sandiego.edu 619-260-4729

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Eating Disorder Awareness Week Panel 2-26-26
by Melanie Writer 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

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Fwd: 2026 OPC Summer Internship Program
by Melanie Writer 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Application Deadline March 5, 2026 [image: California Ocean Protection Council logo] ------------------------------ Job Announcement 2026 OPC Summer Internship Program *Application DeadlineMarch 5, 2026* The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring up to four Student Assistants for its 2026 Summer Internship Program (Program). The purpose of the Summer Internship Program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with a small State agency focused on protecting and enhancing the state’s coastal and ocean ecosystems and ensuring easy, affordable access to and along the coast for all Californians. OPC values diversity and equity at all levels of the agency and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from all backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcome and can thrive. As such, OPC encourages applications from individuals from a broad range of identities and experiences. It includes those who have overcome personal hardship or other barriers that may complicate their continued progress in research careers, including financial, academic, and social barriers. [image: OPC Summer Internship 2026 Apply by March 6, 2026] The Summer Internship will provide students with the experience to learn and build a foundational background and robust overview of California’s coastal and ocean science, policy, and management work. Interns will participate in projects that directly affect and shape California’s coast, coastal waters, and communities. They will be immersed in a wide variety of coastal and marine science and policy issues, including increasing community engagement and benefits from OPC-funded research and projects, and acquire knowledge from experienced staff and mentors. Additionally, interns will have opportunities to participate in multi-stakeholder events and public meetings. OPC staff and/or mentors may provide support and assistance with effective resume writing and interview tips. They may be eligible to receive credit toward college internship requirements based on their university’s criteria. The OPC Summer Internship is a 10-week, full-time paid internship that includes experiential learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to work with multiple stakeholders. This internship experience will give students opportunities to be actively engaged in acquiring skills, increasing knowledge, and being exposed to what careers in ocean and coastal research and management can entail. All of the interns will work on projects and efforts related to advancing OPC’s *2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians* <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fopc.ca.gov%2Fwp-content%2Fu…> . Up to four interns will be hired for a ten-week internship to take place between May and September 2026, depending on their university’s academic calendar. The internship can be fully remote, with the *opportunity to work from the Sacramento office at least once during the summer. The successful candidate(s) will be hired as a Student Assistant, and the salary will be consistent with the range defined for that classification and determined by state human resources staff based on academic and work experience*. This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the *classification specification* <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feservices.calhr.ca.gov%2Fen…> may apply for this position. Interns are expected to work full-time, 40 hours a week (maximum) for 10 weeks. Interns may work as little as 30 hours per week if they have demonstrated school or work conflicts. Flexibility for school and/or work commitments will be taken into consideration when determining a start date and work schedule. Minimum Qualifications - Applicants shall be actively enrolled at a California college or university as a rising junior, senior, or upper-level transfer undergraduate student, in good academic standing (a current GPA of 2.7 and higher is preferred, but not required), and majoring in biological, chemical, physical, environmental or marine science, natural resource management, political science or a closely related policy or scientific discipline. - *Applicants are required to submit transcripts demonstrating current enrollment and upcoming fall enrollment as an undergraduate student at a California institution, prior to beginning this internship.* Applicants who graduate in Spring or Summer 2026 are not eligible to apply for this program. - No prior job experience is required; any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the desired skills is qualifying. - Students in all majors with environmental working, volunteer, or research experience are also eligible. - Applicants must have a strong interest in protecting California’s coast and ocean and an interest in state policy and management. - *All applicants are required to provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please see the section within the job posting labeled “Statement of Qualifications” for writing prompts and further information.* Desired Skills - An individual with high potential and the desire to learn more about California’s coast and ocean, climate change, and how government works. - An individual with strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in reading and speaking non-English languages is also encouraged. - Interest in learning about general concepts and principles involved in environmental justice and equity issues, including community outreach and engagement strategies. - Familiarity and/or general knowledge of vulnerable communities in California, including communities along California’s coast, and experience working with low-income, diverse populations. - A highly organized and motivated individual who has demonstrated creative problem-solving skills. - The ability to research and analyze problems and make recommendations based on research and findings. - The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in both a professional physical office and/or virtual environment. - Technically adept with frequently used software tools, including the suite of Microsoft Office 365, and potentially GIS and statistical software. - Experience and/or willingness to learn how to organize, analyze, and manage large amounts of data, and how to prepare charts, tables, and reports for use by non-experts. Helpful Resources - *How to request a letter of recommendation* <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fedit.csumb.edu%2Fsites%2Fde…> - *How to write an Academic Resume* <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fedit.csumb.edu%2Fsites%2Fde…> Apply The application deadline is March 5, 2026. 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Your Future in Science Event 3-12/26
by Melanie Writer 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

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Fwd: GIS Certicate Program Info Session
by Melanie Writer 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

Dear biology students, Please see the following information about the GIS Certificate Program Information Session coming up soon. When: Tuesday, March 3rd at 12:30 pm Where: SCST 232. There will be pizza provided and the event is approved for 1 Compass, Passport or Connect point. The coursework requirements for the GIS certificate program are attached. This program is open to all majors. Please reach out to the program director, Suzann <swalther(a)sandiego.edu>é <swalther(a)sandiego.edu> Walther <swalther(a)sandiego.edu>, if you have any questions.

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Biology student mailing list
by Joana Maria Mesquita 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Good afternoon, I’d like to be included in the biology students mailing list. I’m a Bio major. Best regards, Joana Mesquita

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Pharma and BioTech Speaker Panel Today!
by Melanie Writer 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

[image: Pharmaceutical Industry flyers (1).jpg] -- *Melanie Writer* Executive Assistant, Biology Department University of San Diego mwriter(a)sandiego.edu 619-260-4729

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