Two Exciting Opportunities for Undergrads - "Is a postbac right for you?" webinar and a program "for women in STEM fields

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I’m reaching out from the New York Academy of Sciences regarding two upcoming online opportunities for undergrad science majors. I’m hoping you’ll promote these opportunities through your institution network outreach and social media.

I have listed the program opportunities overview below and attached social cards.

Webinar: Is a Postbac Right for You?<http://www.nyas.org/Events/Detail.aspx?cid=e74404b7-618b-4a2b-83a8-e155dcfb0457>
When: Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who This Webinar Is For: Seniors or Recent Grads Who Majored in Biomedical Sciences
Description: Post baccalaureate (postbac) programs for recent college graduates can help you gain research and scientific experience after you’ve obtained an undergraduate degree. Learn about types of postbac programs and how they can strengthen your application to PhD programs in the biomedical sciences.
Register: Sign up<http://www.nyas.org/Events/Detail.aspx?cid=e74404b7-618b-4a2b-83a8-e155dcfb0457> to receive an email with Webinar access instructions. There is no cost to attend the Webinar.

The Next Scholars Program<http://globalstemalliance.org/program-areas/next-scholars/>
Program Timeframe: February-December 2017
Description: This groundbreaking online program aims to keep women in the professional STEM pipeline by providing support for talented undergrads majoring in a STEM field.
Who We’re Looking For: First- or second-year, U.S.-based female undergrads who are majoring in an area of STEM and are looking for a mentor for professional guidance.
What’s Required of Mentees: You will complete online lesson modules (at your own pace) in the areas of computer science and career skills development, and check in with your mentor a minimum of twice a month.
Sponsored by: Infosys Foundation USA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2017. Click here<http://nyasnext.mywisdomshare.com/user/Home/Registration?usertype=mentee> to apply.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the above, or if you need any more information.

I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Best,

Kirthi Shanmugam
AmeriCorps VISTA Member

The New York Academy of Sciences
250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10007-2157
Phone: 212-298-3857
Email: kshanmugam@nyas.org<mailto:kshanmugam@nyas.org>

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