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BSI News & Announcements

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BSI welcomes student researchers into the 2017-18 BSI Scholars program

Oct. 11, 2017

The 2017-18 BSI Scholars in STEM Undergraduate Research are hard at work in labs across campus, after selection decisions were sent last month and orientations were held. Two groups of students received funding: 22 Continuing Scholars, who have all previously been awarded BSI Scholars grants, and 30 First Time Scholars... Read more »
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Former BSI-funded undergraduate researcher named 2017 HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow

Sept. 19, 2017

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) recently named their 2017 group of Hanna Gray Fellows, and one is a former BSI-funded undergraduate researcher! This former CU Boulder student, Dr. Autumn York, is one of just 15 early career scientists selected for the award. Dr. York is currently a postdoctoral scholar... Read more »
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Academic year applications now available for BSI Scholars in STEM Undergraduate Research

Aug. 9, 2017

We are currently accepting applications for the 2017-18 academic year BSI Scholars in STEM Undergraduate Research program. BSI Scholars is a funding and professional development program for current CU Boulder undergraduates. Eligible students conducting original STEM research are paid to work in a laboratory on the CU Boulder or CU... Read more »