#RECRUITMENT
In the Whiteman Lab, we are invested in recruiting and supporting Black and Brown undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers interested in STEM.
We have created a list of programs that can connect undergraduates with resources they need to succeed in our or other STEM labs at UC Berkeley.
Biology Scholars Program: It's an on-campus organization for URM students studying the natural sciences at UC Berkeley; it helps students navigate higher education, find research opportunities, form study groups, and ultimately build community. John Matsui runs it in coordination with other individuals and former BSP students. Undergrads can apply and once accepted, they have to take 2 classes at Cal and attend the All Student Meeting each year.
EOP STEM: This program is under the umbrella of the Educational Opportunity Program at Cal for URM, low-income, and/or first-generation college students. They offer i-clicker rentals, graduation gown rentals, advice/general support, and always connect you to someone to answer your questions if they can't. Specifically for the EOP STEM Mentorship program, more senior undergrads are paired with a freshman/sophomore student with similar interests for the semester. There are three mandatory check-ins between the mentor/mentee and other miscellaneous events (e.g. study groups/socials/workshops) throughout.
ENTOPOC: An initiative started to support POC students in entomology. Students can apply to gain membership to professional entomological societies. This year they are also supporting some registration for the ESA Conference. Students are paired with a mentor at the ESA Conference to talk about overlapping interests and meet other colleagues.
CalNerds: I'm not a part of CalNerds, but I have a lot of friends who are and will join them in studying in the CalNerds space at Stephens Hall. I think it's open to any URM student interested in STEM, but from first glance seems like a lil skew towards engineering/CS. I know they have a lot of resources and programs though to offer!!!
Cientifico Latino: A mentor-match program for URM students (not just Latinx) applying to graduate school. Undergrads/recent grads are paired with grad/postdoc mentors who meet to talk about the process of applying and how to reach out to PIs.
Thanks to Marissa Sandoval, Lab Wundergrad, for creating this list!
We have created a list of programs that can connect undergraduates with resources they need to succeed in our or other STEM labs at UC Berkeley.
Biology Scholars Program: It's an on-campus organization for URM students studying the natural sciences at UC Berkeley; it helps students navigate higher education, find research opportunities, form study groups, and ultimately build community. John Matsui runs it in coordination with other individuals and former BSP students. Undergrads can apply and once accepted, they have to take 2 classes at Cal and attend the All Student Meeting each year.
EOP STEM: This program is under the umbrella of the Educational Opportunity Program at Cal for URM, low-income, and/or first-generation college students. They offer i-clicker rentals, graduation gown rentals, advice/general support, and always connect you to someone to answer your questions if they can't. Specifically for the EOP STEM Mentorship program, more senior undergrads are paired with a freshman/sophomore student with similar interests for the semester. There are three mandatory check-ins between the mentor/mentee and other miscellaneous events (e.g. study groups/socials/workshops) throughout.
ENTOPOC: An initiative started to support POC students in entomology. Students can apply to gain membership to professional entomological societies. This year they are also supporting some registration for the ESA Conference. Students are paired with a mentor at the ESA Conference to talk about overlapping interests and meet other colleagues.
CalNerds: I'm not a part of CalNerds, but I have a lot of friends who are and will join them in studying in the CalNerds space at Stephens Hall. I think it's open to any URM student interested in STEM, but from first glance seems like a lil skew towards engineering/CS. I know they have a lot of resources and programs though to offer!!!
Cientifico Latino: A mentor-match program for URM students (not just Latinx) applying to graduate school. Undergrads/recent grads are paired with grad/postdoc mentors who meet to talk about the process of applying and how to reach out to PIs.
Thanks to Marissa Sandoval, Lab Wundergrad, for creating this list!