Accepting Applications: RAIDERS, an REU Advancing InterDisciplinary Education Research in STEM in Summer 2027

The Mathematics and Science Education (MSE) Research Community at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) will be hosting RAIDERS, an REU Advancing InterDisciplinary Education Research in STEM in Summer 2027.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in making discoveries about how students learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM) by joining an interdisciplinary community of STEM education researchers, this is the REU for you! The summer 2027 session will offer 8 project choices across the STEM disciplines (see project descriptions at https://urc.mtsu.edu/raider-reu/) including projects in statistics and data science education. After completing the 8-week REU in July, undergraduate researchers will return to MTSU in January to present their research at the Southeastern STEM Education Research Conference (SSERC).

 

We are looking for STEM majors or pre-service STEM teachers interested in how people learn. 

 

The program will run from June 6 – July 31, 2027. Selected participants will:

• Receive a $6,300 stipend.
• Receive travel to and from MTSU (35 miles southeast of Nashville) and housing and a meal allowance for the summer.
• Receive funding to attend and present their work at the Southeastern STEM Education Research Conference (SSERC) in January 2028.

 

Applications should be submitted via NSF's ETAP system: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/8341/opportunity/12184

 

Application deadline is January 25, 2027.

 

If students have any questions, comments, or excitements – feel free to reach out at jennifer.kaplan@mtsu.edu

UC Berkeley Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Master

UC Berkeley's Industrial Engineering and Operations (IEOR) Research Program supports four graduate programs: Master of Analytics, IEOR Master of Engineering, IEOR Master of Science, IEOR PhD.

 Applications are now open for entry in Fall 2027.

"Berkeley IEOR graduate programs are places of possibility. We value a diversity of backgrounds and accept candidates with a wide range of experiences, and our students are trained to innovate in a wide range of domains, such as AI, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, data science, and more. They go on to diverse careers as scientists, analysts, entrepreneurs, researchers, designers, consultants, professors, and more!"

Please see the attached flyers for more information on the programs and application cycles.

2027 Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium (CSAS) Data Challenge

We are pleased to announce the 2027 Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium (CSAS) Data Challenge. 

This data challenge focuses on pressing using data provided by @SkillCorner from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and Women's Super League (FAWSL). Professors and students are encouraged to use the data challenge as a course project in statistics, data science, or computer science.

The challenge is open to students only. Please register for the data challenge by December 15, 2026, so that we can get a headcount for planning purposes. The submission deadline is January 15, 2027, and finalists will be notified by February 15, 2027. Finalists will be invited to present at the 2027 CSAS on April 9-10, 2027. More details can be found here: https://statds.org/events/csas2027/challenge.html.

A webinar introduction is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7-8pm ET.  If you are interested in attending the webinar, please register for the data challenge. Registrants will receive a link before the event that they can share with their teammates, faculty advisors, etc. If you are a professor interested in attending the webinar, and do not yet have students registered, please contact me directly. A recording will be provided after the event.    

Before the webinar, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the data challenge and the data provided so that you can come with questions. We will briefly introduce the problem but will spend most of the time answering any questions you may have.   

Please reach out if you have any questions. 

If you would like to help spread the word about the CSAS Data Challenge, please feel free to forward this email and share the following posts: 

• X: https://x.com/bmacGTPM/status/2111970715025174881?s=20  

• LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/p/gKP_vsAE 

The 8th CSAS (formerly UCSAS) will be held on April 9-10, 2027, at UConn, Storrs, CT. Please contact James Hyman (jahyman@connecticutsun.com) if you are interested in joining the poster judging team or Lauren Poe (lauren.poe@espn.com) if you are interested in sponsoring the event. Registration for the conference will be available at a later date. 

Now Open: Fall 2027 Applications for Biostatistics PhD and MS Programs at UC San Diego

 

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Fall 2027 applications for Biostatistics PhD and MS Programs at UC San Diego are now open. Part of the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science (HWSPH), the programs are embedded in UC San Diego Health Sciences, a premier academic health system. Our PhD Program has recently earned a place on the prestigious U.S. News and World Report Best Biostatistics Programs ranking list.

 We encourage applications from highly motivated individuals who possess a strong quantitative background, a deep interest in scientific problems in public health, biology, and medicine, and are passionate about making a difference. They thrive in the UC San Diego scientific ecosystem and emerge ready to join the expanding field of Biostatistics.

The admission application deadlines for each program are –

• Doctoral (PhD): Wednesday, December 2, 2026
• Master of Science (MS): Wednesday, January 6, 2027  (GRE not required)

*if you are applying to the doctoral (PhD) program and would like to be considered for the Master of Science (MS) program, you must submit your application by the deadline of December 2, 2026. 

Please visit our Prospective Students pages for more information:

• MS        https://ph.ucsd.edu/masters/biostat/prospective-students/index.html
• PhD      https://ph.ucsd.edu/phd/biostat/prospective-students-phd/index.html

 

 If you have any questions, feel free to contact biostatistics@health.ucsd.edu.

Call for Student BEACoN Applications (funded research opportunity)! Due 10/5 at 11:59 pm

 Dear all,

We are excited to announce that student applications for the 2026-2027 BEACoN Research Scholars are live! The student deadline is Monday, October 5th at 11:59 pm PT.

 

The BEACoN Research Mentoring Program, from the department of Culture and Institutional Excellence (CIX), is looking for its next cohort of BEACoN Scholars, with research projects within all six colleges! Centering underrepresented students, but open to all undergraduates, BEACoN seeks to make research accessible, providing students with funded research opportunities working with faculty mentors. In addition to research experience, BEACoN Scholars gain access to professional development workshops and community events, fostering a sense of belonging.

Selected students will engage with faculty during the final five weeks of Fall semester and all of Spring semester and receive a $4,000 stipend ($1,000 during Fall and $3,000 during Spring) distributed via financial aid.

 

Please view all available research projects at https://diversity.calpoly.edu/2027-beacon-research-projects and apply at tinyurl.com/beacon-26-27 or via the flyer QR code attached.

Students may apply for up to three projects. 

Please learn more about the program by attending any of our events below:

• BEACoN Boothing in UU Plaza
• Thursday, 10/1 from 12-1 pm
  
  
• BEACoN Interest Mixer and Application Workshop - Open to all! Ask questions about your application, meet potential mentors, and learn more about BEACoN (RSVP here!)
• Friday,10/2 from 11-1 pm in 15-124

Email any questions to beacon@calpoly.edu!

Kelly Bennion, BEACoN Fellow with CIX 

Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Associate Vice President for Culture and Faculty Success, CIX

Diana Ortiz Giron, Director of Programming and Education, CIX

Megan Rivoire, Executive Administrative Assistant, CIX

Meghana Shamarayar, CIX/BEACoN Intern

Ashley Villanueva, CIX/BEACoN Intern

BUS 2206: Career Readiness II - AANHPI Specialized Section

 

Hi Everyone -

With registration coming up in a few weeks, I’d appreciate your help sharing the attached flyer with your students. This section is designed for AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) business students only. Space is limited.

This specialized section gives students the chance to explore how their identity, values, and lived experiences can build career confidence through storytelling. With mentorship, networking, career-focused activities, and cultural food experiences, students will make meaningful connections and learn how to show up authentically in the workplace.

Please note: Students interested in enrolling will need to scan the QR code and complete the form. Since this course is set to no-print, students who are approved will receive a permission number directly from me to register.

Please email me directly if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Drexler Alcantara, M.S.

Academic Advisor & Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator

BUS 1100 and UNIV 1000 Instructor

Orfalea College of Business/Student Services

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 
Schedule an appointment with me HERE.