[Bphystudent] Join us in our Inspiring Science Symposium: RSVP Now!

[BCMB GSA]

INSPIRING SCIENCE:

Sustainability & Outreach Symposium

Hello Grad Students,

BcMB GSA is piloting the Inspire Science Symposium on January 29, 2026, at HUB
302, with check-in starting at 11:00 a.m. Please see the attached flyer for
more details. We would like to invite you to give a 5-minute rapid talk or
present a poster.


RSVP to Participate
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOV0eIzg-pt729ITIKXTPJCo_5qU-X6r8ADii15xVFyFv_fg/viewform>

The Inspire Science Symposium Outreach and Sustainability program will
bring together 50–100 high school students from disadvantaged
backgrounds, 150–200
first- and second-year undergraduate students, and approximately 50
graduate students from across all STEM programs, along with faculty and
advisors, on the same platform to discuss science.

The event is inspired and initiated by BcMB GSA members, who represent
diverse graduate programs and backgrounds, many of whom are
first-generation college students and are committed to mentoring and
encouraging young minds to pursue science at UCR.

We are looking for highly motivated graduate students who have faced
challenging paths, particularly as first-generation students, and who have
unique stories that can inspire others.



January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

HUB 302


January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

HUB 302

The second part of the program will focus on undergraduate research
opportunities. Interested undergraduates will submit applications by early
April, which will be reviewed by a graduate student–led committee. Selected
outstanding first-generation students will participate in a one-day
workshop designed to help them identify research opportunities across
departments, connect with PhD mentors, and receive continued guidance
throughout their academic careers.

We will have giveaways and refreshments.



If you are interested, please RSVP with the link button below or scan the
QR code on the flyer

Click me to RSVP!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOV0eIzg-pt729ITIKXTPJCo_5qU-X6r8ADii15xVFyFv_fg/viewform>

Send your abstract and one poster slide to BcMBGSA at ucr.edu by January 16,
2026. Abstracts will be carefully reviewed and selected to ensure
representation from diverse programs.


Please note that you do not need to reprint your poster; posters from
previous events are acceptable. However, if this is your first poster and
you need support with printing, please let us know, and we will print it
for you. For the rapid talk, you will need one slide, which will be your
poster-style PowerPoint slide.

If you have any questions, please contact us at BcMBGSA at ucr.edu

Please note that you do not need to reprint your poster; posters from
previous events are acceptable. However, if this is your first poster and
you need support with printing, please let us know, and we will print it
for you. For the rapid talk, you will need one slide, which will be your
poster-style PowerPoint slide.

If you have any questions, please contact us at BcMBGSA at ucr.edu




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Brought to you by:





BcMB GSA

Mimi Karen Billones
BCMB GSA VP of Internal Affairs and Co-Secretary


Brought to you by:





BcMB GSA

Mimi Karen Billones
BCMB GSA VP of Internal Affairs and Co-Secretary
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