2022 Biocollections Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholars Program

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A unique, funded, and hands-on opportunity for students underrepresented in biodiversity science to participate in natural history collections research

The Biocollections Scholars Program will help you:

• •Take the next step in building connections to nature
• •Interact with diverse scientists that research the Earth’s biodiversity
• •Gain technical skills needed for careers that use biodiversity science
• •Work with a team on a project that will benefit future scientific research

The 2021 JEDI Biocollections Summer Scholars Program participants head out collecting.

Scholars program: 

Participants will earn a stipend of $2,200 over six weeks (May 31 - July 8, 2022) to work with mentors and peers on a collaborative biodiversity research and outreach project using the start-to-finish approach routinely taken by natural history collections scientists. This process will include:

• Conducting field surveys of local plants, insects, and vertebrates
• Preparing and preserving your own specimens in the ASU Natural History Collections
• Publishing your specimen and observation data online, including images
• Creating and linking your own scientific profiles to published data
• Learning and using basic programming and data management skills
• Leading a collaborative project aimed at biodiversity science outreach

Students will contribute to open biodiversity science, providing a valuable resource for future scientists and learn how to formulate specimen-driven research questions. In addition, scholars will explore potential career paths involving botany, entomology, zoology, and biodiversity informatics and network with scientists of diverse backgrounds.

Phoenix College Orientation

 Hello Scholars,

Orientation for Phoenix College is Friday 1/21 from 1-3pm via Webex.  Hope to see you all there!  Email me if you need joining info.

Microbiome Supergroup

 Hello TRAIN Scholars,

We want to invite you to participate in our Microbiology/Microbiome Research Supergroup that will take this place this semester. We are a diverse group of faculty members and students at Arizona State University and Maricopa County College District with an interest in all things microbiology, particularly in relation to the microbiome, whose aim is to engage each other in meaningful research, communication, and dissemination opportunities.  Please consider attending if you have similar interests or curiosity; previous knowledge or research is not required. 

Here is a link to a background paper on the subject:  https://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitstream/handle/123456789/201380/Fine%20Focus%203%282%29%20p89-99.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

If you have an interest, please fill out this form with your name and contact email and we will get you on the email list.  

Transferring to ASU West in Spring 2022?

Dear students, if you're transferring over to ASU and are going to continue on the TRAIN, please

1.  Apply to ASU if you haven't already

https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/apply 

2.  Submit your FAFSA and indicate ASU if you haven't already

https://students.asu.edu/financialaid/apply

3.  Meet with an advisor 602-543-3000

4. Make sure your major is eligible for the TRAIN Scholarship - It must be a STEM major in New College 

5.  Apply for the TRAIN Scholarship

https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/91946 

For more information, please see

https://newcollege.asu.edu/train-scholarship

or email Dr. Marshall Pamela.Marshall@ASU.edu

 Please meet ASU West's Peer Mentor, Kassandra Barrera Garcia!

Hello everyone! I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I am currently a Senior at Arizona State University West Campus getting a degree in Forensic Science. In 2019, I graduated from Phoenix College with an Associate in Science and Arts. That same year I transferred to Arizona State University to continue my studies. I was a part of the TRAIN program in both schools and researched at Phoenix College for two years. I worked closely with Dr. Robin Cotter, who is a microbiology teacher for the biosciences department. She allowed me to do research on a Biodegradation project that involved different species of pseudomonas.

As I continue my studies at ASU, I am a Student Peer Mentor for the TRAIN scholarship. My job is to help incoming transfer students and support students already enrolled in ASU classes in the New College Program. Aside from being at school, I love to be outdoors and go hiking. I also love to play the piano and hang out with my friends and family. :)

Please contact Kassandra for more information about her experience at West and her transfer experience.

Rutgers Ecology & Evolution Graduate Program Information

 The Rutgers Ecology & Evolution graduate program is hosting an online info session and Q&A for undergraduates who may be interested in graduate school in ecology and evolution but are either unaware of the opportunities or unfamiliar with the process.

The session will be a 90-minute Zoom webinar and will include faculty and grad student panels with opportunities to ask questions. We’ll focus on demystifying the graduate school experience, offer some brief descriptions of the kinds of research one can do, and give some advice on finding and applying to a lab in the field.

The session will be Tuesday, April 20th, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm EDT. Participants must register in advance here, or follow the link in this flyer.

Are you Transferring Over to ASU for Fall 2021?

 Dear students, if you're transferring over to ASU and are going to continue on the TRAIN, please

1.  Apply to ASU if you haven't already

https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/apply 

2.  Submit your FAFSA and indicate ASU if you haven't already

https://students.asu.edu/financialaid/apply

3.  Meet with an advisor 602-543-3000

4. Make sure your major is eligible for the TRAIN Scholarship - It must be a STEM major in New College 

5.  Apply for the TRAIN Scholarship

https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/91946 

For more information, please see

https://newcollege.asu.edu/train-scholarship

or email Dr. Marshall Pamela.Marshall@ASU.edu