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February 5, 2020

Spring 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the OUR is canceling the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium previously scheduled for April 17. We strongly encourage students who were planning to present to submit an abstract for publication in the OUR’s Washington University Undergraduate Research Digest (WUURD) by completing the submission form here; deadline is May 8, 2020.

We also hope that all students, including graduating Seniors, will consider presenting at the next occurrence of the Symposium.

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Opportunities

January 1, 2020

Pulitzer Center 2020 Justice Reporting Fellowships

Application deadline April 16

The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for two reporting fellowships focused on issues related to justice. Open to current undergrads and recent alums, selected winners become part of the 2020 cohort of Campus Consortium Reporting Fellows and will be awarded a $3,000 stipend. They also will receive mentorship from Pulitzer Center staff and grantees.

January 1, 2020

Research Opportunity in Cancer Immunotherapy

The DiPersio's Lab in WashU's School of Medicine Oncology division is seeking a highly motivated undergrad to work in their lab with a focus on developing novel immunotherapy approaches to treat hematologic malignancies. The work would involve molecular biology (DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, cloning etc), cell culture including working with cell lines and primary human cells, multiparameter flow cytometry, and working with mice, including weight tracking, blood collection and imaging. 

December 1, 2019

Research Opportunity for Undergrads in Systems Neuroscience

The Laboratory of Dr. Adam Kepecs in the Department of Neuroscience at WashU School of Medicine is seeking intellectually curious and highly motivated candidates for an undergraduate lab assistant. The ideal candidate will conduct experiments using a range of tools, including rodent operant training, electrophysiology, optogenetics, stereotactic surgery, and histology under the supervision of a postdoc or grad student.

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