Announcements and recruitment invitations for biological science internships and research opportunities will be posted to this page as they arise. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly.
Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition
This entry-level competition gives students the opportunity to pitch their idea for a venture and receive feedback from professionals in the innovation community. Deliverables include a poster describing the venture, five customer calls, and a 90-second pitch that students give to spectators and judges in person at the Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition. Students compete for up to twelve $1,000 awards and one $500 People’s Choice award.
Little Bang! Important Deadlines
February 6, 1PM: Deadline to register for the competition.
February 10, 1 PM: Deadline to submit your file to Reprographics for printing and submit your five-customer call summary to Startup Tree.
February 13, 6-8 PM: Present your poster and deliver your 90-second pitch to spectators and judges.
Participating in the Little Bang! competition is an excellent way to prepare for our more advanced Big Bang! Business Competition, which gives early-stage entrepreneurs an in-depth opportunity to develop their business idea and compete for seed funding ranging from $12,500 to $25,000. Round 1 registration closes March 3rd. The Big Bang! competition is open to groups with a founder/leader affiliated with a California institution of higher education, including alumni, faculty, and staff. More about eligibility can be found here.
UC-wide Climate Resilience Course
Do you feel anxious about the future? We are living in the polycrisis– dealing with climate change and other global stressors. Young adults today need a new set of skills for living a life with stress resilience, purpose, and joy. We created a special UC-wide class on "Climate Resilience" ‘with a distress-to-action’ model across eight UC campuses for the Spring 2024 quarter, and will now be offering it at all 10 UC Campuses in 2025, including UC Davis."
This class has a unique hybrid design, where you watch short lecture videos of world leaders before class, and also attend an in-person class, in which you will join a small group led by an expert mindfulness teacher. These small group sessions are designed to build shared learning skills, process climate-change-related distress in a safe space, and build social support and community collaboration on individual and collective action, culminating in class climate projects.
Internship Opportunity: Join the Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute as a Writing Intern
Join the marketing team at the Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute as an undergraduate writing intern, creating compelling content for our website, blog, newsletter, and social media channels. Applicants must be currently enrolled UC Davis undergraduate students with sophomore standing or higher. All majors are encouraged to apply, but some scientific training is preferred.
Accepting applications through 1/28/2025
Handshake Posting: https://ucdavis.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9569618/share_preview
Want to be a Career Center Peer Advisor for 2025-2026?
Learn from current UC Davis Career Center Peer Advisors about this critical on-campus student job, and how to apply to join the team for the 2025-2026 academic year! Positions begin April 2025 for limited Spring Quarter training hours. Regular weekly schedule occurs September 2025 to June 2026. Students graduating prior to June 2026 are not eligible.
🏫UC Davis Career Center Peer Advisor Informational Session (In-Person)
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 │ 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM │ South Hall - Room 307
Handshake Posting: #9529422 Career Center Peer Advisor, Health and Biological Sciences (HBS) | UC Davis Career Center - Expires 01/16/25
Aggies Leading the Way! 2025 Undergraduate Leadership Conference
The Center for Leadership Learning will host its free annual leadership conference for undergraduate students of all majors and minors, Aggies Leading the Way! (ALW), on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm at the UC Davis Conference Center on campus.
This year’s conference offers two tracks based on class levels to meet you where you are in your journey. First- and second-year students will explore how to design a fulfilling college experience. Third- and fourth-year students will explore how to design pathways for life after graduation.
>> Learn more and register today: https://cll.ucdavis.edu/alw
CBS Transfer Students!
The UC Davis Educational Enrichment & Outreach Programs (EEOP) is home to three exciting undergraduate programs that can help you participate in research ranging from aging biology, cancer biology, and other areas of biomedical inquiry.
Check out the attached files and our website for details on the following programs:
- Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)
- Accelerated Development of Aging Researchers (ADAR) Honors
- Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE)
The great news is you only need to complete one easy online application to be considered for all these programs. Applications are due February 18, 11:59 pm.
>> Apply here: https://biology.ucdavis.edu/form/eeop-advanced-research-programs-
Check out upcoming events for students with pre-health career interests!
Applying this winter?
Join our applicant listserv, watch recordings, and work one-on-one with trained advisors on your personal statement and other application components.
>> Prepare today: https://hpa.ucdavis.edu/AppPrepProgram
Nkonzo Wildlife Internship Opportunities
Seeking dedicated interns for durations ranging from 2 to 16 weeks to contribute to conservation and research initiatives.
Join Nkonzo Wildlife in an immersive study of white rhino behavior, with a specific focus on understanding the effects of dehorning—a crucial technique employed to mitigate the risk of poaching. This opportunity allows participants to engage directly with a team of dedicated rangers and seasoned researchers, working on the front lines of conservation. Interns will participate in fieldwork that involves tracking rhinos, monitoring their health and behavior, and collecting data that will contribute to comprehensive conservation strategies. The insights gained from this study are vital for developing effective measures to protect these majestic creatures.
In addition to hands-on experience, interns will delve into the complexities of wildlife management and conservation science. Contributions will play a significant role in shaping policies and practices aimed at ensuring the survival of white rhinos in their natural habitats. This project is not only an opportunity to make a tangible impact on rhino conservation but also to enhance understanding of ecological balance, species protection, and the challenges facing wildlife conservationists today. Whether an aspiring conservationist, a seasoned researcher, or simply passionate about wildlife, this experience will be both educational and profoundly rewarding.
This internship opportunity is available on Handshake, titled "White Rhino Conservation Researcher" (Job #9158728).
>> Find further details at www.wildlife-research.com or contact Nkonzo Wildlife directly via email at info@wildlife-research.com
Career Center News
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