Register for the 2023 Research Matchmaking Session!

The School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (SSME) is hosting their annual research matchmaking session! This event gives students the opportunity to find research possibilities in their field(s) of interest with CofC faculty or those from neighboring institutions and agencies.

When & Where: The event will be held…

  • On Tuesday, October 24th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • In the SSME Atrium (202 Calhoun St)

How to Register: Fill out this form.

For more information, click here.

McNair Scholars program supports first-gen, underrepresented undergrads considering grad school

The Program: The TRiO McNair Program prepares undergraduates to be successful in Ph.D. programs. We serve outstanding first generation college students from income-eligible families and undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in graduate education.

The Benefits:

  • Summer Research Internship ($2800) with room and board
  • Travel to present research
  • Travel to explore graduate programs
  • Multiple mentors and tutors

Great Fit For: Current juniors and seniors interested in graduate school and research; First-gen students from low-income families; and/or undergrads who identify with a race or ethnicity underrepresented in graduate education (learn more).

How to Apply: Online application + two LORs by November 1.

URCA Info Session: Get Started (and Get Funded!) Doing Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) is hosting a special presentation to help get you started in conducting research at the College.

The Info Session: Thursday, October, 19, 2023 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in RSS 252.
The Benefits:

  • Discover research opportunities at the College
  • Learn how you can get funded to do research
  • Extra credit for BGS students just for attending

How to Attend: Register to let us know you’re coming and share what topics you want to learn more about.

Neuroscience Laboratory Research Opportunity

The Sato Neuroscience Lab at MUSC is looking for students to join their lab and potentially conduct their Bachelor’s research with them!

The Opportunity: Students will use two-photon imaging, optogenetic tools, and electrophysiology to unravel the fundamental principles that govern information processing in the brainstem and investigate how neurological diseases such as strokes and Alzheimer’s affect neural circuits and behavior.

Benefits: Students can expect to learn how to mount brain slices on slides, cut perfused brains, and potentially even perform surgery. Additionally, students will…

  • Gain experience with manual dexterity and working in a lab environment
  • Improve their general neuroscience knowledge
  • Have opportunities to work on their Bachelor’s Essay, give conference presentations, and even co-author papers!

Great Fit For: Juniors and sophomores studying biology and/or neuroscience.

To Apply: Email Ashley Matunis (ashley.matunis@gmail.com) with your resume/CV.

Laboratory Research Opportunity to Study Pancreatic Cancer

Interested in working on laboratory research? MUSC is looking for eager students to gain valuable experience participating in a lab environment and developing independent research projects!

The opportunity: Students will take part in laboratory research to better understand the fundamental biology of pancreatic cancer, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets. This research utilizes transgenic mouse models and cell lines, analyzed with state-of-the-art cellular and molecular techniques.

Benefits:

  • Learn important modern techniques in cellular and molecular biology
  • Perform independent research
  • Develop bachelor’s thesis projects

Great fit for: Freshmen or sophomores in biology or chemistry-related majors.

How to apply: Email your CV to Dr. Lu Han (hanl@musc.edu).

Click here or contact Dr. Han for additional information.

Student Research Opportunity: Pancreatic cancer research at MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center

The Ostrowski Lab at MUSC’s Hollings Cancer is looking for student researchers to join their team.

The Research Project: The lab is studying pancreatic cancer and its intricate interactions within the tumor microenvironment. Their research is focused on understanding the role of the tumor microenvironment in disease progression.

The Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in essential research techniques like mice colony management, cell culture techniques, western blotting and qRT-PCR.
  • Contribute to ongoing cancer research efforts.
  • engage with professionals at a leading research institution.

How to Apply: Contact Dr. Samaneh Saberi, Postdoctoral Fellow, for more details and instructions on how to apply: (saberi@musc.edu).

CofC Students can join the Council on Undergraduate Research for Free!

Looking for research opportunities in any discipline? Want additional support for an ongoing research project? CofC students can register for a free membership with the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).

What’s the CUR? A national organization of members representing over 900 colleges and universities dedicated to supporting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry.

Membership Benefits: Access to a national network of faculty, students and staff who are committed to undergraduate research opportunities.

Activate your Membership: Learn more on the College’s URCA website, and then activate your free account.

Neuroscience research opportunity at MUSC focused on Huntington’s Disease

Join an innovative study that is looking at potential therapies for individuals afflicted with Huntington’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease.

The Opportunity: Student researchers will support a project that includes sectioning and immunohistochemical analysis of brains of experimental and control animals.

Benefits:

  • Innovative animal research looking at potential therapies for disease states
  • Develop skills related to brain sectioning, staining, and microscopic analysis
  • Potential for eventual research publication and/or presentations

Great Fit For: Biology / Neuroscience / Pre-Med

  • Previous experience working with animal tissue is a plus but is not required.

How to Apply: Statement of interest + resume emailed to Dr. Heather A. Boger (boger@musc.edu).