Consider participating in a study exploring the Arab American college student experience. The primary focus of this study will be about how Arab American college students navigate their identity and how they experience belonging. Participants should meet the following criteria:

• Self-identify as Arab American
• Be born in the United States
• Have a least one parent who immigrated to the United States from the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region and they identify as Arab
• Be enrolled as a second-year or later as an undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin

To participate please email Jinane at jinane@utexas.edu

Arab American Student Exprience – Recruitment Flyer

Arab Amercian College Student Experience – Recruitment Letter

PathwaysToScience.org has over 70 portable scholarships and fellowships posted. These include undergraduate funding opportunities with an emphasis on increasing diversity in STEM. Undergraduate scholarships and tips and resources for applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx. A quick video tutorial on using the advanced search functions to find funding opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKsAGk8dAw&t=16s 

Undergraduate researchers from UT and across Texas will speak on their research projects in the biological and chemical sciences and may participate in the Science Slam! General sessions will include 8-minute research presentations followed by 2 minutes of questions. Science Slam talks are 3 minute “elevator” talks in which students describe their research targeting a non-scientist/layperson audience.  

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jason McLellan of UT, the recipient of the 2022 O’Donnell Award in Medicine for his work on COVID spike protein structure, “The ‘Overnight’ Vaccine: Years in the Making”. 

15 graduate schools from across Texas will also be at the event for recruiting! 

Date: Sat, Sept 24, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Location: Lower level (floor 0), Patton Hall 

Find more info and sign up to volunteer here. Please contact mbsa.furs@gmail.com with any questions

This event provides a place for undergraduate students in search of research experiences to speak with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students from different disciplines who are seeking students to assist on projects. This is intended to be an informal atmosphere where conversations about research and interests can take place. There is no special dress code or requirement. Snacks will be provided! 

Date: Tues, Sept 20
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: NHB Patio 

RSVP HERE 

EL WEEK KICK-OFF: PEER PANEL AND PIZZA 

Join us for a student panel and networking session where you’ll hear from CNS peers who have been involved in research, internships, study abroad and research abroad, entrepreneurship activities, and more. They’ll share their experiences and provide advice and tips for finding opportunities and getting involved. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, and pizza will be provided! 

Date: Mon, Sept 19
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: NHB 1.720  

RSVP HERE

The Texas Career Engagement Center is holding campus-wide events in the next two weeks such as Dell Undergraduate Night, ServiceNow Information Session, Explore Teach for America -UT Alumni Panel, Capital One UT Austin – Case Workshop, Hanwha Solutions Coffee Chats, AT&T Campus Wide Information Session, University of Texas System Virtual Information Session, and Zoom (the company) Office Hours! 

Visit this link if you are interested in any of these events: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events

Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which provide up to $1,000 to support expenses for independent research or creative activity in any major. URF awards cover costs for scholarly projects proposed by student applicants under the supervision of a faculty member. Awards are made in the fall and spring through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Submit your URF application by the 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 deadline. You can learn more about the process and hear tips for writing your own application at our funding workshop, which will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.; register to attend

Announcing the LAHSC First Year Representatives for the LAH Class of 2026:

Annalise Belzile, Charlotte Ho, Dinesh Elanchezhian, Eleonora Natale, and Leyna Nguyen.

Congratulations!