• Mentor applications are due September 29th @ 11:59 PM PST
• Mentee applications are due Wednesday, October 4th @ 11:59 PM PST

• Wednesdays 1-2pm, 3-4pm in SH 239

• Fridays 1-3pm in SH 239

• Mondays 7-9pm in SH 239

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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

Thank you and good luck on midterms/finals!

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.

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. 

• 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 30^th 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.

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!

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!

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!

 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! "

Insta: wss.ucirvine

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

-make friends

-learn about different career paths in STEM fields

-volunteer

-gain leadership experience

-bi-weekly meetings each quarter

Email: wss.ucirvine@gmail.com

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.

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

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 

--

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

Lecturer California Ecology and Conservation
University of California - Santa Cruz

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 :)

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.