RISE Scholar, Maati McKinney, has been selected to receive the 2021 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.  The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.  The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend […]

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) invites students to attend a virtual  networking session on Wednesday, April 14th at 6 PM EST. Learn more about the graduate school and its opportunities for PhD study, post-baccalaureate training and summer research opportunities for college undergraduates. GSBS leaders and students will provide an overview of research at […]

The RISE and LINCS Scholars Programs present,  More than a Vaccine : A Conversation About Mental Health, Mistrust & Misinformation Among the Black Community Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. This virtual discussion will explore the psychological impacts the COVID-19 Pandemic has on the black community, particularly as it relates to mistrust, anxiety, and misinformation from the perspectives of biomedical and behavioral professionals.  This engaging panel will be moderated by Dr. Danielle Dickens, and we look forward to […]