We are now accepting summer research project submissions for the 2026 SMART (Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training) program. The program will run from June 1 – July 31, 2026.
- If you are interested in hosting a SMART intern, please submit your project no later than November 30, 2025. Student applications will open on November 1, 2025 and close the first week of February 2026.
- Your project description will be posted on the SMART website here and used to recruit undergraduate applicants.
- Based on your feedback, we have revised the intake form to capture more detailed information about your projects and to help us match you with the strongest candidates. Please note that the form is slightly longer this year to better reflect the needs of both faculty and students.
- You may complete the Faculty Request Form here: SMART 2026 Faculty Project Submission Form
- Thank you for your continued support of SMART and please share with any STEM faculty members that may be interested in hosting a student.
November 18, 2025 – 6:00pm – BioFrontiers Presents @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
December 5, 2025 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Wuttke Lab & Betterton Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Maria Rogan & Andy Gordillo
January 16, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Alex Whiteley Lab & Kasinath Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Chris Rauchet & Angie Liu
February 6, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Parker Lab & Walczak Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Melissa Duncan & Oscar Cordova
February 27, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Falke Lab & Bay Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Siobhan Kells & Jonah Kern
March 27, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Taatjes Lab & Figueroa Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Lauren Ohler & Andrew Berger
April 17, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Batey Lab & Fox Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Noah Lohar & Laurel Robbins
April 25, 2026 – Rocky Mountain Branch (RMB) of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Spring 2026 meeting @ University of Denver:
- The ASM RMB meeting brings together researchers in microbiology throughout Colorado and Wyoming and highlights trainees (undergrad, grad, and postdoc) and early career investigator presentations.
- Our annual meeting includes well over 100 participants every year.
