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Student survey on mathematics & programming in biology

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Student survey on mathematics & programming in biology

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Researchers at Louisiana State University and the University of Buffalo are conducting a nationwide survey to better understand undergraduate biology students’ attitudes regarding the perceived value and cost of biology courses that incorporate mathematics and computer programming. They are recruiting students to complete our survey. The survey will be open until Friday, December 5th.

Direct link to survey: https://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNLFAzrhtA01fcG

More details regarding the goals and methodologies of this survey are available at https://gklab.org/qcbsurvey. Please feel free to email us at gkandlikar@lsu.edu or robincos@buffalo.edu with any questions.

About the survey: Details regarding the goals and methodologies of this survey are available athttps://gklab.org/qcbsurvey. Please feel free to email gkandlikar@lsu.edu with any questions. This project has been evaluated and approved by the Louisiana State University Institutional Review Board (#IRBAM-24-0641). Clickhere for a direct link to the survey.

Benefits of participation: Benefits of participation include contributing to biology education research, especially student interest, motivation, and values about mathematics and computer science/programming in biology education. Fifty randomly selected participants will also receive $15 gift cards.

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Join the Brain Exercise Initiative @ UCI!

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Join the Brain Exercise Initiative @ UCI!

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Hello everyone!

BEI @ UCI is a chapter of a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of elderly patients with early to moderate forms of dementia.

Our club offers volunteering opportunities six times a week at six different assisted living facilities across Orange County (rides are provided from UCI), where we engage residents in cognitive exercises involving simple math, writing, and reading aloud. These activities are based on research by Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, a renowned neuroscientist, who has shown that doing these exercises for 30 minutes a day leads to significant improvement in the both the cognitive ability and wellbeing of individuals with or at risk of dementia.

To learn more about our club and the awesome events we have planned, follow our Instagram (@bei.uci). We meet Mondays from 5:00-6:00 PM in HICF 100N! Hope to see you there :)

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Hi everyone,

I have an exciting opportunity to announce: California Ecology and Conservation (CEC) is currently recruiting students for the Spring 2026 run. CEC is a 50-day field class that's offered in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Rolling admissions start on October 24th!

Each quarter, CEC brings together up to 27 undergraduates from across all UC campuses. As a group, we visit five or six different UC reserves. Because the course is taught entirely in the field, it offers a unique hands-on learning experience for folks interested in ecology and conservation. The class awards 19 units for 7 weeks of class.

Over the 50 days, you will learn to design and develop a research plan, practice a variety of field techniques, analyze your own data (no prior experience needed!), and present your findings.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, please see the attached flyer or go directly to our website: https://ucnrs.org/teaching/cec to learn more about the program and how to apply.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to shoot me an email at renske.kirchholtes@ucsc.edu

Best,

Renske

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Renske Kirchholtes, Ph.D. (she/her)

Lecturer California Ecology and Conservation
University of California - Santa Cruz

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M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions, and Outreach

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M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions, and Outreach

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Hello everyone!

M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions and Outreach) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, student-run, humanitarian organization that seeks to serve the underprivileged by addressing their medical and educational needs. We are composed of volunteer students, physicians, and other health professionals. Every year, we raise money for medical supplies and various projects, such as the Hope and Scholarship programs, that invest in the medical and educational future of underserved communities in Vietnam. Of the group of volunteers, students from UCI, USC, UCSD, and UCLA have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to witness and be a part of the beautiful impact our help provides.

M.E.M.O.’s primary goal is to provide medical care and educational opportunities to the impoverished in Vietnam. By supplying them with the fundamental needs (health and education) deprived of them by poverty, M.E.M.O. hopes to give them a foundation in which they can raise themselves out of their current living conditions. M.E.M.O. also aims to spread awareness of the poverty seen in developing countries to the younger U.S. generation to propagate the notion of social responsibility into a brighter future.

If you are interested in learning more about our different projects and how you can help bridge the gap between developed and developing countries, please join us at our general meetings every week on Thursday starting on October 2nd from 6:30-7:30PM.This organization is not only for pre-health majors; we highly encourage everyone who wants to be a part of our cause to come to our meetings. If you have any additional questions, please contact us atmemo@uci.eduor visit us at https://memoucirvine.wixsite.com/memouci

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Volunteer Opportunity for University of California-Irvine

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Volunteer Opportunity for University of California-Irvine

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My name is Eimi, and I am a student volunteer with Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens, including those living with dementia. We are reaching out to share our volunteering opportunity with your undergraduate students. Our virtual visit program matches teams 2-3 college students with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and your students could really brighten their days just by speaking with them.

Students on our virtual visits initially volunteer one hour per week, and each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. Students select the times that work for their schedule, and are matched with older adults for calls based on the times when they're available. They then have regular, weekly appointments for their visits. We expect students to volunteer for at least 16 weeks, so that they can develop friendships with the senior they're matched with.

We provide training (mandatory) to all the students in our program about the best ways to interact with the older adults on our video calls, as well as additional regular support throughout their service. Since the visits are virtual, your students can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and a better use of their time, rather than commuting to their volunteering location. This program is free for seniors and students across the country. Volunteering does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new virtual visits starting all the time.

Students wishing for opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with other volunteering options, such as assisting us with our social media, call support, outreach, or more. Current volunteering roles are listed on our website here.

We often receive requests to include our virtual visits as possible options for service learning, internships, practicums, class projects, or extra credit. If you are considering this, please refer to this webpage for more information.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you have about the program, or look through our website, https://conversationstoremember.org. Your students can register to volunteer by filling out a volunteer interest form on our website. If you'd like a flyer to tell your students about us, you can find one here.

We hope that our cause will resonate with your young adult students, and welcome them to volunteer with us to build intergenerational relationships with older adults.

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STEM Majors establishing an environment of motivation & support through networking, service, camaraderie, and leadership at UCI

Insta: wss.ucirvine

https://www.instagram.com/wss.ucirvine

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Come Join WSS if you're looking to

-make friends

-learn about different career paths in STEM fields

-volunteer

-gain leadership experience

-bi-weekly meetings each quarter

Email: wss.ucirvine@gmail.com

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Upcoming lecture by Associate Professor Katrine Whiteson, “May the Fiber Be with You: Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome,” on November 20. Professor Whiteson will share her research, including how fiber-rich diets benefit the gut microbiome and overall health. This talk is the first in a new undergraduate-focused series titled Mind, Body, World & You.

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Join Global Medical Brigades for a Virtual Trip to Honduras!

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Join Global Medical Brigades for a Virtual Trip to Honduras!

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Come with us to experience medical shadowing in Honduras and explore a healthcare system beyond the U.S! This virtual shadowing program takes place over this Spring Break, offers a rare chance to observe and learn from local doctors, optometrists, nurses, and pharmacists in Honduras. It’s an impactful and low-cost opportunity to explore healthcare in a different cultural context and gain medical insights outside of the US. Furthermore, students will be able to connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds around the world. You're in? Fill out the interest form!

Highlights:

Virtual medical shadowing experience

Insight into international healthcare

Learn from professionals in the field

When: Spring Break
Where: Online
Limited spots available!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! "

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Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) at UCI: make a lasting impact on healthcare access!

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Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) at UCI: make a lasting impact on healthcare access!

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Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) at UCI is a new campus organization dedicated to expanding healthcare coverage for underserved communities in SoCal. Founded in 2019 at USC, we assist individuals in enrolling in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Our mission centers on educating the community about crucial topics like health insurance and empowering people to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Through workshops and resources, we equip individuals with the knowledge they need. If you’re eager to broaden your understanding and contribute to meaningful outreach efforts, this is the perfect place to start.

Get involved:

Join us to learn about our outreach efforts, community partnerships, and exciting plans for the year!

📅 First General Meeting: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00 PM

📍 Location: SSPA 1170

Submit your membership application by Sunday (October 13th, 2024) at 11:59 PM: https://forms.gle/jqoS58gusp8EWpg78

Follow us on Instagram (@schoatuci) or email schealthcareoutreach@uci.edu for more info. Let’s make healthcare accessible to all!

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Research Outreach at UCI (ROUCI): Peer-Support in Research

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Research Outreach at UCI (ROUCI): Peer-Support in Research

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Research Outreach at UCI (ROUCI) is a student-led, peer-support organization dedicated to mentorship, academic success, and connecting undergraduates to research opportunities on campus!

If you're looking to get involved in research, come out to our events to learn how to get started on your research journey and learn about different research opportunities! Our first meeting is today, Wednesday (10/2), at 5PM in PSCB 120.

Our MARS mentorship program is also currently open, and if you're interested in having a mentor with similar research interests, career aspirations, hobbies, etc., RSVP for our MARS Mixer by 10/12 @ 11:59PM to meet the MARS Mentors and find your mentor!

More information can be found on our socials, so stay up to date with ROUCI's activities by:

following us on our Instagram @researchoutreachuci

filling out our Newsletter form (https://tinyurl.com/rouci2425) to receive weekly newsletters of events

We look forward to meeting you all and supporting you with your research and academic endeavors!

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Phi Delta Epsilon: UCI's ONLY Pre-Medical Fraternity

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Phi Delta Epsilon: UCI's ONLY Pre-Medical Fraternity

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Calling all pre-medical students!

Are you a driven pre-med student looking for a community of supportive like-minded individuals to accompany you on your path to medical school? Phi Delta Epsilon is the first and only co-ed pre-medical fraternity at UCI.

Phi Delta Epsilon offers a nurturing environment in which you can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. From volunteering opportunities to exclusive clinical experiences, we aim to provide you with the resources and support you need to excel on your pre-medical path.

We are excited to announce that our Fall rush is just around the corner, taking place during the first week of the upcoming Fall quarter. Whether you’re looking for mentorship, networking opportunities, or lifelong friendships, Phi Delta Epsilon has something for everyone.

Stay tuned on our Instagram @uciphide for more details on our rush events. Fill out our interest form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY60zUQQ4wl6dbli7TOdI39vvN701B7oaxXtswUnUSKb9btg/viewform) to get notified for upcoming events!

We look forward to seeing you all!

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Hands-On Clinical Experience for Pre-Health Students

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Hands-On Clinical Experience for Pre-Health Students

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The COPE Health Scholars program is an experiential learning and workforce development program. Through our program, individuals will:

Work directly in a hospital-setting to assist with patient care (i.e. feeding, bathing, ambulating, reposition, etc.) and hospital administration.

Gain experience from the various clinical and administrative units throughout their time in the program to build their soft skills and resume for future job and/or graduate school applications.

Receive a certificate in Pre-Licensed Clinical Care and Patient Experience from the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) upon graduation from the program.

Be eligible for a letter of recommendation upon completion of a minimum of 280 hours.

Choose from six hospital sites in Orange County (click on the pdf above to see).

To learn more, you can find more information on our website linked below. We are also currently accepting applications for our Winter rotation! These will be due on September 30th to train in November and start shifting on clinical units in December.

COPE Health Scholars Website: https://copehealthscholars.org/

Application Link: https://join.copehealthscholars.org

Questions? Email Emmeline Kim - Program Manager at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian - at ekim@copehealthscholars.org.

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Visit us on Instagram @memo_uci to keep up-to-date on our events!

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Join M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach)--Volunteering, Mentorship, and more!

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Join M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach)--Volunteering, Mentorship, and more!

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M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions and Outreach) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, student-run, humanitarian organization that seeks to serve the underprivileged by addressing their medical and educational needs. We are composed of volunteer students, physicians, and other health professionals. Every year, we raise money for medical supplies and various projects, such as the Hope and Scholarship programs, that invest in the medical and educational future of underserved communities in Vietnam. Of the group of volunteers, students from UCI, USC, UCSD, and UCLA have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to witness and be a part of the beautiful impact our help provides.

M.E.M.O.’s primary goal is to provide medical care and educational opportunities to the impoverished in Vietnam. By supplying them with the fundamental needs (health and education) deprived of them by poverty, M.E.M.O. hopes to give them a foundation in which they can raise themselves out of their current living conditions. M.E.M.O. also aims to spread awareness of the poverty seen in developing countries to the younger U.S. generation to propagate the notion of social responsibility into a brighter future.

If you are interested in learning more about our different projects and how you can help bridge the gap between developed and developing countries, please join us at our general meetings every week on Thursday starting on October 3rd from 6:30-7:30PM. This organization is not only for pre-health majors; we highly encourage everyone who wants to be a part of our cause to come to our meetings. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at memo@uci.edu or visit us at https://memoucirvine.wixsite.com/memouci.

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The Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS) at UCI is hosting its 11th Annual Pre-Pharmacy Day (PPD) at UC Irvine on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 from 9 AM - 6:30 PM. We invite representatives from 20+ select pharmacy schools to UCI to promote their Pharm.D. programs. Our goal for Pre-Pharmacy Day is to enhance your knowledge of the application process, while providing an amazing networking opportunity to allow you to be the best applicant you can be!

Throughout the day, pharmacy school representatives will host workshops and presentations that cover topics, ranging from the PharmCAS application, to navigating your pharmacy career path. There will be a Pharm.D. Tabling Exhibit and Lunch Social Hour, where you have the chance to talk with representatives and ask them any questions you may have about their programs. To celebrate the 11th Annual PPD, we will host a Sponsorship Dinner to conclude the event!

This event is FREE to attend, however, attendance is determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage all students to register early in order to secure their spot. Once we have reached maximum capacity, further registrations will be placed on a waitlist. Students will receive a confirmation email regarding their attendance once we have reached maximum capacity. Those placed on the waitlist will receive a confirmation email regarding their position on the waitlist.

The registration form is available at this link: https://forms.gle/Ns1p6bKPjGQ9YyBJ6

If you have any questions about Pre-Pharmacy Day, please contact our Pre-Pharmacy Society Ambassador, Dillon Gonzalez at dillontg@uci.edu.

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Participate in UCI Virtual Reality Study!

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Participate in UCI Virtual Reality Study!

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Hi everyone! We're looking for people to participate in our virtual reality study here on campus. The study will take around 1-1.5h, and you'll be compensated $12/h.

Please email taylorl3@uci.edu and CC spatialneuroscienced@uci.edu if you're interested.

Thank you and good luck on midterms/finals!

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[UCLA Research Opportunity] Seeking AA and NHPI UC Students

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[UCLA Research Opportunity] Seeking AA and NHPI UC Students

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Dear students,

We are a research team affiliated with UC Speaks Up that aims at examining the issue of on-campus sexual violence against women. Currently, we are conducting a research study on exploring Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students’ experiences related to sexual violence and sexual harassment before and during COVID-19.

We are looking for participants who are:

1. Aged 18 years and over

2. Identifying oneself as a woman* and Asian or NHPI

3. Attending (or, graduated past 12 months) one of University of California campuses, AND

4. Having experienced sexual violence and/or sexual harassment (example: verbal, emotional, physical sexual harassment& abuse, stalking, intimate partner violence/dating violence, sexual assault) while enrolled as a student.

*Individuals of sexual and racial minorities are at higher risk of experiencing sexual violence and other types of harm. This study will be inclusive of both ciswomen and transwomen in our study population and we do not exclude any women because of their assigned sex at birth.

If you are interested in participation, please take the screening survey or directly email (apiucspeaksup@gmail.com) to find out if you are eligible.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, we will send you a link to access the full survey. Overall, the survey will take around 20-30 mins to finish. Upon completion, you will receive a $5 gift card. We will also ask you if you are willing to participate in a follow-up interview, which will last about an hour. Interview participants will receive an additional $50 Amazon gift card. Interview participants will have an option to choose English, Chinese, and/or Korean. Other languages can be accommodated as needed. Participants may be invited to Photovoice sessions that will occur at a later time under a separate study.

Your participation may help us to understand help-seeking behavior after sexual violence and generate ideas for tailored services to meet AANHPI students' needs.

This study is approved by the UCLA Office of the Human Research Protection Program. Your participation in this study will be used only for the purposes of this research. Your information will be kept confidential.

Thank you for your time and support.

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Attention students! Are you interested in medicine/healthcare? Medical Marvels is providing students with online shadowing and volunteer hours for attending our online speaker series events. Get your hours, further your knowledge, and network with professionals in the field to help you reach your career goals.

Register at the QR code on the fliers for the Zoom link and we look forward to seeing you there!

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UROP Research Discovery Program -- applications by Nov 20

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UROP Research Discovery Program -- applications by Nov 20

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The Research Discovery Program (RDP) prepares undergraduates academically, professionally, and personally to conduct research at some point during their academic studies at UCI. Undergraduate participants (Mentees) take a class and attend group and individual meetings during winter and spring quarters. Mentees are matched with graduate students (Mentors) to support and guide them through the process.

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First-year UCI undergraduates (freshmen or transfers) from any major with no college-level research experience.

Students who are committed to diversity and have overcome significant challenges are strongly encouraged to apply!

Program Requirements:

Commit two hours per week during the winter and spring quarters (excluding spring break and finals week).

Attend eight workshops, four each in winter and spring quarters.

Meet with your Mentor in both group and individual settings.

Complete reflection assignments in Canvas.

Volunteer and attend all or part of the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in mid-May 2023.

Complete program evaluation(s).

Attend the closing certificate ceremony at the conclusion of the program.

Goal: Submit at least one UROP or SURP (summer) proposal during your undergraduate studies at UCI.

Evaluation:

The Mentors will not grade assignments; however, Mentees are expected to complete all program requirements within specified deadline to successfully complete the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, Mentees will receive a Certificate of Completion and $200 at the end of spring quarter.

Application Instructions:

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First-year UCI undergraduates (freshmen or transfers) from any major with no college-level research experience. Students who are committed to diversity and have overcome significant challenges are strongly encouraged to apply! Program Requirements: Commit two hours per week during the winter and spring quarters (excluding spring break and finals week).

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Hello all! My name is Lauren Sayat and I'm a 4th year BioSci major, as well as the Academic Director of the Pilipinx Pre-Health Undergraduate Student Organization (PUSO)!

PUSO will be holding its 25th Annual Pre-Health Conference NEXT TUESDAY, November 14th, from 5-9PM at UCI's Student Center! This event is open to ALL UCI STUDENTS, with a focus on Filipino pre-health students.

At PHC, you will have the opportunity to:

1. meet various pre-health organizations and graduate school reps

2. hear from a range of Filipino healthcare professionals, and

3. participate in hands-on clinical workshops!

Please register for the conference at bit.ly/pusophc25, or find out more about PUSO & our PHC on Instagram, @pusoatuci! I hope to see you there :D

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Psychiatry/Neuroscience Internship and Online Shadowing Opportunity for UCI Students

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Psychiatry/Neuroscience Internship and Online Shadowing Opportunity for UCI Students

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Hi everyone!

My name is Sidd and I'm a part of a nonprofit pre-medical organization called Medical Marvels.

We'll be hosting an online speaker series with healthcare workers and physicians in the coming months with our first event on 11/5 from 12-1 pm PST. Sign up with the QR code on the attached flier to attend our first Zoom event and learn about your chance to work with accomplished Psychiatrist Dr. Keerthy Sunder.

You can also earn online shadowing and volunteer hours through our organization by simply contacting us on our Instagram @medicalmarvelsofficial and requesting more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Research Participation Opportunity for UCI Students

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Research Participation Opportunity for UCI Students

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Hi everyone!

My name is Queenie, and I am a research assistant in the Behaviors, Emotions, and Affective Neuroscience Lab in the Department of Psychological Science. We are recruiting undergraduate students to participants in the Affective experiences and Regulation study!

The eligibility requirements are as follows: if you are at least 18 years of age or older, are an undergraduate student at UCI, fluent in English, are right-hand dominant, identify as either Caucasian/European American, East Asian, or Southeast Asian, be free of any previous brain injury with a loss of consciousness, and not be taking any mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and stimulants.

As part of participating, you will be asked to visit the lab to complete emotion-related tasks. Location of this will be in 3364 Social Ecology II. For the lab portion (~1.5-hours), students will complete a task involving viewing a video and a series of emotion-related images. Students may opt to discontinue participating at any time. You will be paid for your participation in this research as follows: $30 via Amazon gift card.

If you have any questions, please contact Jocelyn Lai at Jocelyn.lai@uci.edu. Thank you!

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Research Participation Opportunity for UCI Students

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Research Participation Opportunity for UCI Students

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Hi everyone!

My name is Queenie, and I am an undergraduate research assistant in the Behaviors, Emotions, and Affective Neuroscience Lab in the Department of Psychological Science. We are recruiting undergraduate students to participate in an online screening survey for no direct benefit which may lead them to become eligible for a virtual study session understanding how people attend to their daily life.

Students will be asked to first complete a screening survey, which will take less than 30 minutes. If eligible, they will be contacted by one of our staff to participate in our study. They will be provided a link to a 30-minute online-survey and be contacted to schedule a 1.5-hour virtual

session via Zoom where we will walk them through a reflection task and have them complete a few other tasks. Afterwards, we will send a 5 to 10-minute online follow-up survey 24 hours after the virtual session. Upon completion of all study components, students may receive up to $40 via an Amazon gift card.

If students are interested, they can email us at ucidailylifestudy@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Mint Non-SONA Classroom Announcement 04-28-2023

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Research Outreach at UCI (ROUCI) is a student-led, campus organization that aims to connect undergraduate students to research opportunities and guide them toward success in science. We provide assistance with understanding how to enroll in bio199, emailing PIs, preparing for interviews, and building strong resumes for getting involved in research. We also organize research panels, visits from guest speakers, and mentor students as they initiate their research journey. We email PIs regularly to ask about any research opportunities available in their labs and relay those availabilities to our students at our meetings for them to consider.

Our meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Natural Sciences 1 in room 1114. Our week 3 meeting, this Wednesday will be overviewing how to draft an effective resume for applying to research labs, especially with limited experience. Our week 4 meeting will be having an interview workshop for students to practice the interview step when applying to labs. Week 5 we have a tour of the Qiao lab in the medical campus for students to see what a real lab looks like and learn some techniques and technology.

One of our most popular programs is the Mentors for Academic and Research Success (MARS) program. Our organization created this program to help UCI undergraduates from all backgrounds pursue their academic and research-related endeavors. Through the MARS program, we hope to unite undergraduates together and offer an inclusive opportunity for all students to have the support and assistance to accomplish their goals. We are currently accepting applications for mentors and recruiting mentees. Most of our mentees are biosci students new to UCI and undergraduate research. The mentors are experienced undergraduate researchers on many popular career paths such as medical school, Ph.D., education, and industry. Our mentors are able to advise students on navigating the process of excelling in undergraduate research and the Biosci student experience at UCI. Throughout the program, mentees will meet regularly with their mentors and participate in the club MARS social events so they can interact with other mentors and mentees in the program to network with each other and make connections.

Students interested in becoming mentees must fill out this RSVP form for the MARS Mixer event before the deadline on October 28th.  The Mixer will take place on November 8th at 5:30 p.m. in Natural Sciences 1 room 1114. At this mixer, all potential mentees will meet the mentors and gain a sense of who would be the best match for them. Students who fill out the RSVP and attend the mixer will receive the official mentee application to select their mentor preferences. On November 29th at 5:30 pm in Natural Sciences 1 room 1114, the mentors and mentees will be officially matched at our club meeting.

Students can also DM the Instagram(@researchoutreachuci) at any time and a student officer will be happy to help answer any questions or concerns.

Our club board is very passionate about research, enriching the biosci community, and helping our fellow undergraduate students enter their first research positions and accomplish their goals. We are very thankful for any help with advertising to your students who could greatly benefit from the club and our mentorship program.

Club Links:
Newsletter - subscribing to our mailing list is the best way to stay up to date with club resources and activities
Mentee RSVP - RSVP for the Mixer event to participate in the Mentorship program!
Website- See our officer team, read on research resources and quarter events
Instagram - Stay up to date with club posts about event details, DM any time with questions
Qiao Lab Tour RSVP - See the inside of a research laboratory and learn about equipment/techniques used in research

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Hi everyone! With Midterm 1 coming up this Friday, we the Bio Sci Peer Tutors will be hosting a midterm review session where we will go over important topics and have plenty of practice questions. Below is the information regarding the review session. We hope to see you all there!

Midterm 1 Review Session: Tues Oct 17 6-7:50 PM ALP 1300

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Hello everyone!

Our names are Aesah, Jenny, and Hunter and we are the peer tutors for Professor Williams and Professor Thompson-Peer’s Bio 93 class.

Starting Week 2, we will provide free tutoring through drop-in hours, weekly review worksheets, and Midterm/Final exam review sessions.

Our office hours are as follows:

Aesah Kim (minkyk13@uci.edu)

Wednesdays 1-2pm, 3-4pm in SH 239

Jenny Nguyen (jennypn5@uci.edu)

Fridays 1-3pm in SH 239

Hunter Vandre (hvandre@uci.edu)

Mondays 7-9pm in SH 239

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to meeting you all!

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Alpha Epsilon Delta Fall 2023 Rush (Professional Pre-Health Honors Society)

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Alpha Epsilon Delta Fall 2023 Rush (Professional Pre-Health Honors Society)

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Hello, future healthcare workers!

We are the Cal Epsilon chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), a selective professional pre-health honors society at UCI, that consists of individuals interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. Our members include students of various majors who are interested in pursuing different healthcare paths such as (but not limited to) pre-med, pre-PA, pre-dental, pre-nursing, pre-PT, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, etc. We welcome all of you to consider joining our organization, wherever you may be on your pre-health journey and whatever healthcare career you may be pursuing.

Our organization aims to build students professionally as well as provide a community in which individuals with the same goals can support each other beyond the classroom setting. We provide our members with interactions with guest speakers from a variety of healthcare fields and specialties, healthcare-oriented community service opportunities, professional development skills, CPR certification, and of course, a family away from home.

Week 1 of Fall Quarter, we invite interested students to meet the members of Alpha Epsilon Delta and learn more about our organization through our Fall 2023 Rush Week. If you’re interested in AED or learning more about AED, please fill out this interest form so that we can contact you directly and give you reminders of our upcoming events! We’d love to meet you!

We also have an Instagram that we constantly update (@uciaed), a website (aedcalepsilon.org), and a Facebook event page for our Fall Rush.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through Instagram direct messages or at aedatuci@gmail.com. Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you next week!

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Hi Everyone!

If you are looking for a way to connect with your classmates and gain additional tools to succeed in this class, LARC may be for you! LARC (Learning and Academic Resource Center) tutorials are class-specific supplementary sessions that meet twice a week for 50 minutes each session. Leaders facilitate active-learning strategies that are shown to be effective learning tools and emphasize peer-to-peer collaboration as a way to support students on their journey to success!

Our goal is to equip students with the ability to apply concepts, employ effective study strategies, synthesize ideas, be independent and confident in their own learning capabilities.

The deadline to sign up for LARC is Friday of Week 6.

If you have any questions, please reach us at larc@uci.edu

Application Link: https://enroll.larc.uci.edu/

Here's to a good quarter!

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Hi everyone!

Are you an undergraduate student looking for a chance to meet new people and find your own community at UCI? Are you looking for student resources and advice for transitioning into university? Join the AntLeader Mentorship Program (AMP)!

AMP is a student-run mentorship program that assists first and second-year students in their transition to a four-year university by providing resources catered towards a first-generation, low-socioeconomic audience. By offering workshops, mentorship, community, and growth opportunities, AMP’s goal is to provide a space for students to explore their identities & interests and thrive, not only at UCI, but beyond.

AMP mentors & mentees are required to enroll in a 1.3 P/NP course during the fall & winter quarters and attend our Tuesday 5-7 PM workshops. Workshop topics will vary from student resources to identity-based presentations, but all are aimed towards helping 1st and 2nd year students navigate their academic, professional, leadership, and personal experiences here at UCI.

Application Link: https://asuci.uci.edu/applications/?id=1296

Mentor applications are due September 29th @ 11:59 PM PST

Mentee applications are due Wednesday, October 4th @ 11:59 PM PST

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at amp@asuci.uci.edu.

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Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach

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Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach

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Hello everyone,

M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions and Outreach) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, student-run, humanitarian organization that seeks to serve the underprivileged by addressing their medical and educational needs. We are composed of volunteer students, physicians, and other health professionals. Every year, we raise money for medical supplies and various projects, such as the Hope and Scholarship programs, that invest in the medical and educational future of villagers in Vietnam. Of the group of volunteers, students from UCI, USC, and UCSD have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to witness and be a part of the beautiful impact our help provides.

M.E.M.O.’s primary goal is to provide medical care and educational opportunities to the impoverished villagers in Vietnam. By supplying the villagers with the fundamental needs (health and education) deprived of them by poverty, M.E.M.O. hopes to give them a foundation in which they can raise themselves out of their current living conditions. M.E.M.O. also aims to spread awareness of the poverty seen in developing countries to the younger U.S. generation to propagate the notion of social responsibility into a brighter future.

If you are interested in learning more about our different projects and how you can help bridge the gap between developed and developing countries, please join us at our general meetings every week on Thursdays starting on October 5th from 6:30-7:30PM at PSCB 140. This organization is not only for pre-health majors; we highly encourage everyone who wants to be a part of our cause to come to our meetings. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at memo@uci.edu or visit us at http://clubs.uci.edu/memo/.