St Jude High School Research Immersion Program Concludes

The reason I love my job? The students. How fortunate are we to help inspire and mentor the next generation of scientists? One of the most rewarding parts of my role is watching students gain confidence through immersive, real-world experiences. These opportunities do so much more than build technical skills—they help students discover whether a career in science is truly the right fit for them and connect what they're learning in the classroom to the work they'll do in the future. After five years of serving as staff in the HSRI program, I'm beginning to see former students step into the careers they once talked about as high school students. Watching those aspirations become reality is incredibly rewarding. I'm continually inspired by our students' hard work, dedication, and curiosity. Their willingness to ask questions, solve problems, and embrace new challenges reminds me why these programs matter. Students often ask me how I chose my career. My answer is simple: I was once an intern in this very department. During that experience, I remember thinking, "I don't know exactly how I'm going to get here, but I know I want to work here someday." That experience changed the trajectory of my career. Imagine if every student had the opportunity to explore careers this way. How many more young people would discover a passion they never knew they had? How many more students would begin to see themselves as scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, or innovators? I believe experiences shape futures. What experience helped you realize the career you wanted to pursue? #STEM #Education #Mentorship #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerExploration #Science #StudentSuccess

Undergraduate Research and Faculty Mentorship | Our summer undergraduate research students concluded their work on Friday with an impressive series of presentations. Their projects explored topics ranging from what the eye tracks—and what captures our attention—in comic books, to fine-tuning protein language models for protein function prediction, developing strategies to combat antibiotic resistance, evaluating prairie restoration outcomes, and much more. The Summer Research Symposium is always a powerful reminder of the value of faculty-student collaboration and hands-on learning. I know personally how formative these experiences can be. As an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to conduct economic development research and complete a housing study for our rural community. That work gave greater meaning to what I was learning in the classroom and helped me understand how research could be applied to real challenges facing real people. Those kinds of experiences pay dividends long after graduation. They teach students how to ask better questions, analyze complex information, communicate their findings, and apply what they have learned to their future work and communities. Congratulations to our student researchers and to the faculty members who mentored, challenged, and encouraged them throughout the summer. Their work reflects the very best of the St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University educational experience.

The Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI)'s Summer Student Research Scholarship Program is a joint program between the NHKI, Brock University, Niagara College and the University of Niagara Falls Canada. The students are embedded within our research team and contributed to a variety of projects, including: - Creating educational modules for clinical trials we are running 🔬 - Contributing to a scoping review and health policy analysis related to AI in healthcare 🤖 - Working on a qualitative study interviewing healthcare leaders about systems-level strategies to build community hospital research capacity in Canada 🏥 Please join us in celebrating the contributions of this year's summer students and learn more about the NHKI: https://lnkd.in/gwZqWkTU

“When you shrink the pipeline of basic discovery research, you choke off the flow of future solutions, innovations and cures – and you shrink the supply of future scientists.” President Sally Kornbluth, MIT We can’t shirk from our responsibility to create opportunities so that future researchers are available not just for MIT, but for institutions across the country. This summer we are hosting 89 students in our summer research program, MSRP, from 57 undergraduate institutions. And for another year we have the privilege of hosting administrators from undergraduate Honors colleges and selective research programs in our Inclusive Pathways to the PhD Summit 2026. This Summit allows us to engage with the individuals who have the day-to-day responsibility to prepare undergraduate students for graduate research. Happy to spend the next two days developing true partnerships that are bi-directional and represent our investment in the supply of future scientists.

One VCU student and three recent alums have been selected for the 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious national initiative that helps graduate students advance their studies in STEM-based disciplines. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000 and a cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 to the institution. Fellows must be pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree at an accredited institution. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTDXBXV2

Tomorrow's breakthroughs begin with today's researchers. Through the A1F Grants Award Program, A1F is investing in the next generation of scientists by supporting innovative research and career development opportunities, including postdoctoral fellowships that help advance the understanding and treatment of Alpha-1. Letters of Intent are due September 25, 2026. Learn more about available grant opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eqD8zCuZ

One of my biggest takeaways from this year’s Post-graduate Summer Conference at the University of Lincoln is this: A PhD should never be the final destination. Instead, it should be the byproduct of a research project you are truly passionate about. When we shift our focus toward enjoying every step of the journey, we move away from academic burnout and closer to meaningful discovery. A huge thank you to Professor Suzanne Clisby, Dr Joss Winn, Professor Jason Whittaker, and Matthew Gull for your brilliant inputs and inspiring workshops! #PhDLife #AcademicChatter #HigherEducation #UniversityOfLincoln #ResearchJourney #Postgraduate

This summer has been an incredible transition between the end of my undergraduate degree and the beginning of my PhD at UCF. As this summer comes to an end, I cannot emphasize how grateful I am for the opportunities it has brought. - After finishing my Honors Undergraduate Thesis and graduating with honors, my thesis has now been downloaded 63 times, and I had the opportunity to present the results at the EAOHP Conference in Finland. - I was awarded a Summer Mentoring Fellowship, which allowed me to jump into research before officially beginning classes. Through that, I had the opportunity to start developing the conceptual model for my master's thesis. - Next week, I'll be presenting at the American Psychological Association Convention in Washington, D.C., alongside Dr. Maren Wright Voss. We'll be leading a Critical Conversation on how modern careers remain poorly aligned with women's embodied and social life courses and how the ideal worker norm overlooks predictable life transitions shaped by biology, caregiving, and aging. I'm incredibly thankful to my mentors and peers who have supported me with ideas and feedback throughout this journey. It's exciting to see how my research interests are continuing to evolve as I grow into a stronger researcher, and I can't wait to see where the next few years of graduate school take me.

The Faculty of Science is celebrating brilliant results from the latest National Student Survey*, and our students have given our Schools of Science outstanding feedback. Psychology 🧠 🎉 1st in London for 'balance of independent and directed study' 🎉 1st in London for 'how often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?' 🎉 94% responded positively to 'how good are staff at explaining things?' 🎉 2nd in London for learning opportunities, access to resources, and building knowledge and skills for the future Biosciences 🧬 🎉 1st in England for 'how good are staff at explaining things?' Subjects Allied to Medicine 🩺 🎉 1st in England for 'how good are staff at explaining things?' 🎉 1st in London for 'how have facilities and resources supported your learning?' Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences 🌍 🎉 1st in London for 'how good are staff at explaining things?' 🎉 1st in London for 'how often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?' 🎉 1st in London for 'how often is the course intellectually stimulating?' 🎉 2nd in London for learning opportunities, teaching on my course, and student voice These results highlight the fantastic teaching and learning experience across the Faculty of Science 💫 If you want to explore our undergraduate science degrees, join us at our Clearing Open Day on Saturday 15th August 🦉: https://lnkd.in/eSfcYg3t *NSS 2026, multi‑faculty universities with over 1,000 students

Today's Panel Discussion | Day 3 of GSES 2026 Preparing for Life Beyond the PhD The dissertation may mark the completion of a doctoral degree, but it is only the beginning of a new journey. How do doctoral graduates prepare for academic careers? What opportunities exist beyond the university? How can scholars build lives of meaningful leadership, service, and lasting impact? Today's panel brings together scholars who have successfully navigated the transition from doctoral study into academic and professional life to share the lessons they have learned along the way. Panelists Eric Nuamah Korankye, PhD Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University, USA Josephine Baafi, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Leicester, UK Doreen Addo-Yobo, PhD Postdoctoral Scholar, The Ohio State University, USA Together, they will reflect on topics such as: • Preparing for careers beyond doctoral study. • Building a sustainable research and professional profile. • Navigating academic and non-academic opportunities. • Leading, mentoring, and making meaningful contributions through scholarship. This conversation is designed to be interactive, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panelists. Whether you aspire to a career in academia, industry, government, or public service, this discussion will provide valuable insights for preparing intentionally for the opportunities that lie ahead. Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Time: 4:20–4:55 PM CDT | 5:20–5:55 PM EDT | 9:20–9:55 PM GMT (Ghana) | 10:20–10:55 PM BST (United Kingdom) The degree is a milestone. Your impact is the journey that follows. You can still register:  https://bit.ly/GSES2026 and email: gses@070707 for the meeting details. See you soon!