Application opens:  October 15, 2018

Application deadline:  January 18, 2019

Summer Program dates: May 28-Aug 4, 2019

Program Highlights:

Um-SMART is a 10-week summer undergraduate research program sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP, which is an MD/PhD program) on the medical campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This summer research program is designed to provide an opportunity for highly motivated and talented undergraduates interested in careers as physician scientists to enhance their science and academic skills. Applicants will gain valuable research experience by performing full-time research under the direction of a faculty mentor in a research lab. (see the website or the attached brochure for more information)

This is a funded program.  Students receive a stipend of $4,400 plus double occupancy dormitory housing.

The main scientific focus of the summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well as

·       Two half day clinical shadowing experiences

·       Online MCAT preparation

·       Poster presentation and seminars

·       “Big Sib” Program

·       Attend 3-day MSTP annual scientific retreat

Eligibility: (see the website or the attached brochure for more information)

The program is targeted towards undergraduate students who are US citizens or permanent US residents who come from an educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in the sciences, or students who have experienced financial hardship or students with disabilities.  In addition, applicants must

·       Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2019

·       Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average

·       Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2019

·       Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or instructor

To apply to the UM-SMART program, follow this link:  https://umich-smart.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program/

For more information please read the attached brochure or visit our website: https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program

Please pass this information along to any student groups or individual students whom you think might have an interest and would benefit from this program. 

The deadline for application submission is January 18, 2019.

On a chilly afternoon at Retriever Soccer Park, sophomore-forward Cesare Marconi scored a goal four minutes into overtime to give UMBC’s Retrievers a 1-0 win over Hartford’s Hawks in front of the second largest home crowd this season. The game was an even contest, with the Retrievers having better chances in the first half and the Hawks edging the play in the second half.

In the first half, UMBC played on the attack often, forcing Hartford goalie Jimmy Slayton into four key saves. 2,113 fans came out to support the Retrievers despite the viciously cold weather. However, UMBC could not convert their chances into goals. Junior-forward Tre Pulliam had a good early chance cleared off the line by a Hartford defender. Junior-forward Jordan Dove also had a header from a free kick saved.

The Retrievers controlled most of the possession in the first half, and the Hawks’ midfield could not stop the home team getting passes into the forwards. Junior-defender Jon Bell and sophomore-midfielder Matt Bailey, who were constant threats down UMBC’s left, had played big roles in UMBC’s dominance. They were constantly bombing forward, dribbling past opponents and getting crosses into the box.

In the second half, the Hawks began to create more chances. They had a goal ruled out for offside five minutes into the second half, and hit the crossbar with a shot in the 11th minute. UMBC had chances missed from junior-midfielder Colin Weyant and Marconi. Hartford also wasted an opportunity to win the game late on.

Not long into overtime Marconi swept a shot to the goalie’s right to win the game for the Retrievers. Senior-midfielder James Gielen centered a pass from the right side of the 18 yard box, and Marconi scored to send the home fans wild.

“It was a good win in the end, and that’s what we needed,” Gielen, who provided the game winning assist, said. “We had a lot of chances, and I definitely thought the chance [to win the game] would come eventually. We just need to come with more intensity from the beginning again [in the next game].”

“We didn’t play well but you are always excited to get a win,” Head Coach Pete Caringi said after the game. “It helps us in the conference.”

Coach Caringi said Bell was “phenomenal in the game” and described Bailey’s performance as gutsy. He also said that, at full time, he told the team to attack on their left side, to get the ball to Gielen and let him attack the goal, and to look out for Marconi, and that’s exactly how they scored.

“2003 and 2013 teams were winners,” Coach said about the two teams honored on Homecoming night. “I am happy to have them back and involved. 2013 teams was one of the best teams UMBC ever had.”

“Fans were fantastic,” Caringi said on the crowd turnout. “Another record crowd, even on a cold night. The band was also fantastic. Next Saturday is a big game (against Binghamton). We need our fans [for that game as well]!”

On homecoming soccer night, UMBC will be celebrate a win as well as alumni night, organized to honor the 2003 and 2013 AE title-winning teams. The Retrievers move to 6-4-2, 2-2 in America East conference play and have an unbeaten record in their last three games with a record of 2-0-1.

Hi all,

Catch us this Friday, October 19th for our Intro to Tech Research Panel featuring current research faculty at UMBC! (12:00-12:50pm, ITE 237)

Don't miss out as we answer questions about what research is like and how to get started- each faculty member's discipline will be covered, including Human-centered Computing, Big Data Analytics, Data Exploration, and Intelligent Interactive Systems!

Keep an eye out later today for the reveal of who these faculty are- some of them may even have been (or will be) your professors! Stay tuned,

Your ISCOM Executive Board

Astronomers test the hypothesis for how supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies formed early in the universe's epoch. Through the use of a supercomputer located at the University of Texas, at Austin, these scientists were actually able to produce a useful simulation and image for what astronomers should look for when searching for these "nascent massive black holes".