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.
October 21, 2025 – 1:30pm – CO RNA Club Annual Undergrad Day via Zoom:
- Are you an undergraduate/post-baccalaureate who's interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences? If so, you're invited to attend CO RNA Club's Undergrad Day event, where prospective graduate students can speak to faculty and current graduate students from universities across the state about available research opportunities, the admissions process, and other aspects of graduate school.
- Please RSVP no later than October 17th at:
October 23, 2025 – 4:00pm – MCDB Seminar @ Gold A2B70:
- Artem Babaian, Ph.D., University of Toronto, "Do Virologists Dream of Electric Viruses?” (Host: Edward Chuong)
October 24, 2025 – 10:30am – AI in Bio Club @ JSCBB B432:
- John Sterrett, Ph.D., Integrated DNA Technologies
- Scared more about the nightmarish job market than prepping your Halloween costume? Feel more prepared for getting a job after grad school by hearing from recent graduate Dr. John Sterrett.
- This event is hosted by the AI in Bio group. If you’d like to join the email chain for AI in Bio or have questions about this event, email hoto7260@colorado.edu
- Zoom Option: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/96039143941
October 28, 2025 – 6:00pm – BioFrontiers Presents @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
October 29, 2025 – 9:30am – Mika Nevo Thesis Defense @ Porter B121:
October 30, 2025 – 4:00pm – MCDB Seminar @ Gold A2B70:
- Braden Lobingier, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University, “Using Chemical Biology To Open a Window Into the Cellular Life of Opioid Receptors.”(Host: Kelsie Eichel)
November 7, 2025 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Cech Lab & Randolph Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Patrick Holland & Hannah Padgette
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
Upcoming Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center Events:
- October 20-24, 2025: Long-week hiPSC-derived Neural Culturing Workshop.
- November 17-21, 2025: Long Two-week hiPSC-CRISPR-Cas-9 Genome Editing (knock in/out) Workshop.
- December 15-19: Long -week hiPSC-CRISPR-Cas-9 Genome Editing Workshop.
- Prerequisite: Strong interest in working with Stem Cells
- Details, Agenda, and Registration: Mayela Gayosso, Ph.D., iPSC Core Director: Luga3285@colorado.edu
- Space is limited to 10 participants
- Participants are responsible for travel and accommodation
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
