SEEK: Science Education & Engagement for Kids
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- https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/outreach
- Bring science into the elementary school classroom, year-round and through specific events
- Contact leadership@umich.edu for questions or to be added to email list
Developing Future Biologists
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- https://www.developingfuturebiologists.com/
- DFB organizes a week-long summer short course aimed at teaching undergraduate students fundamental concepts in developmental biology in a small class setting with close instructor-student mentorship
- Contact contactdfb@umich.edu for more information
SACNAS: Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
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- https://www.sacnas.org/volunteer
- Serve on a committee
- Review undergraduate, graduate student abstracts, travel scholarship applications, or be a mentor judge at SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference
Introduction to STEM Careers at Macomb Correctional Facility
in Lenox Township, MI funded by the University of Michigan Postdoctoral Association
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- Curriculum and discussions led by postdocs at a men’s correctional facility to increase STEM access to underrepresented populations
- Class discussions are twice a week, 1.5 hours per week
- Pilot program topics include
- Introduction to scientific method
- History and ethics in science
- Chemistry
- Cell biology and genetics
- Natural products
- Neuroscience and physiology
- Health, disease, and immunology
- Astrophysics
- Current events
- Careers and further education
- Interested in the next round and expanding the program? Contact lmydy@umich.edu to be added to group e-mail list prisonsciproj@umich.edu
Variety of on-going and one-time volunteer opportunities
- The Ginsberg Center, Connect2Community: Service Center
- https://ginsberg.umich.edu/article/connect2community-service-opportunities
- An online portal that connects University of Michigan students, staff, and faculty to engagement opportunities with non-profits, schools, and other community agencies
- The Ginsberg Center also offers advising, coaching, and workshops for student groups doing service work https://ginsberg.umich.edu/
- The United Way of Washtenaw County
- https://www.volunteerwashtenaw.org/need/
- Mission statement: United Way of Washtenaw County connects people, resources, and organizations together to create a thriving community for everyone
Did we miss any opportunities? Please contact lmydy@umich.edu to be added!