The College of Biological Sciences is home to five distinct graduate programs, spanning biochemistry to plant biology. Here you will find a collection of news, features and opportunities for and about CBS graduate students.
Graduate students in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America are eligible for the 2018 Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award.
The program will provide $32,000/ 9-month personal stipend, full tuition equivalent, and $5,000 per year additional stipend for Fellows with dependent children.
To eligible, the candidates must be following all the eligibility criteria:
Graduate Program: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Faculty advisor: Doug Mashek
Where did you get your undergraduate degree?
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
What does your research focus on?
Autophagic breakdown of lipid droplets and general lipid metabolism
Graduate Program: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Faculty advisor: Reuben Harris
Where did you get your undergraduate degree and what was your major?
St. Thomas University, Biochemistry
What does your research focus on?
Genome engineering
Each year, the College of Biological Sciences recognizes teaching assistants who have demonstrated excellence in teaching or other instructional activities that enhance the educational experience. This year's recipients include:
Ecology Evolution and Behavior graduate student
Teaching assistant in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior 3409
Graduate Program: Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics
Faculty advisors: Eric Hendrickson & Jakub Tolar
Where did you get your undergraduate degree and what was your major?
Purdue University, Genetics
Graduate Program: Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics
Faculty advisor: Michael O’Connor
Where did you get your undergraduate degree and what was your major?
University of Florida, Zoology
Nutritious U, an on-campus, free food pantry available to any graduate and undergraduate student attending the University of Minnesota, will be holding an event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 24-26 in Coffman Room 210.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the semester? Do you want to learn effective ways to manage stress and practice general self-care? If so, this is the workshop for you! Join Student Counseling Services for a three-session workshop that will teach you techniques on stress and anxiety management, mindfulness, emotion management, and general self-care.
The Institute on the Environment's Acara program is offering two three-week May term courses: Design for Sustainable Development–India and Design for Sustainable Development-Nicaragua. These courses are open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any college or major.
