>> Dear Student, >> >> Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in scientific research, >> teaching, health sciences, environmental issues, or other related >> fields? Are you interested in: >> >> * Succeeding in the introductory biology series (BIOL 180, 200, 220) >> and other bioscience courses? >> * Learning to think like a scientist and exploring science culture? >> * Learning about research, scholarship, and training opportunities? >> * Receiving helpful input for planning your academic and professional >> pathways? >> * Joining a diverse community of UW biology students and mentors? >> * Receiving a free copy of Biological Science, the textbook used for >> the introductory biology series? >> >> The UW-HHMI Biology Fellows Program provides freshmen and sophomores >> with opportunities to develop skills for success in the rigorous >> bioscience curriculum and biology-related career paths. Hallmarks of >> our program include its support for a diverse cohort of students and >> its strong emphasis on community. The program introduces Biology >> Fellows to exciting opportunities in science to help them make the >> most of their undergraduate experiences at the UW. >> >> Students must be enrolled at the UW, must be planning to take but not >> have already enrolled in BIOL 180 (the first introductory biology >> course), and must have a strong enthusiasm for science. We especially >> encourage applications from freshmen and sophomores interested in >> scientific research, teaching, health sciences, environmental issues, >> or other related fields. We give priority to students who demonstrate >> a commitment to working with others toward a common goal. >> >> Students selected to be Biology Fellows will participate in BIOL 106 >> (Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-4:20 pm) during Spring Quarter. This >> course helps Biology Fellows define and develop skills for success as >> science students and introduces issues relevant for pursuing >> bioscience degrees and career paths. >> >> The application process consists of completing an online application >> and mailing or delivering college transcripts to the UW-HHMI office. >> >> *Applications will be accepted until spaces are filled, and spaces >> are >> limited.* >> >> More information about the UW-HHMI Biology Fellows Program can be >> found on the attached pamphlet, and the application is available >> online: >> >> https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/bjb/158204 >> >> We look forward to your application! >> >> — >> Brian J. Buchwitz, Ph.D. >> UW-HHMI Undergraduate Programs Organizer University of Washington >> Department of Biology Box 355320 Seattle, WA 98195-5320 Office – >> Hitchcock Hall, Room 302 Email – bjb@uw.edu >> >
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