From: Justine Herrera [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:19 AM
To: 'Justine Herrera'
Subject: Two undergraduate summer research programs at Columbia University

Dear colleagues,

The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is now accepting applications for two undergraduate research programs for Summer 2014.  Please pass along the information to your students.

Thank you,
Justine Herrera

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Two undergraduate research programs at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health for Summer 2014
Dates: May 27-July 18, 2014
Deadline: March 1, 2014

Biostatistics Epidemiology Summer Training (BEST) Diversity Program (*2014 program pending grant approval)
The BEST Diversity program was established to expand and diversify the behavioral and biomedical sciences' workforce by introducing undergraduates from underrepresented populations to biostatistics and cardiovascular and pulmonary disease research. Students representing racial and ethnic minority groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and students with disabilities will spend eight weeks with the Department of Biostatistics at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health taking courses, engaged in research, and being mentored by a faculty member.  Participants receive a summer stipend.

For more information on program eligibility/requirements and the online application, visit: http://www.mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/biostatistics/best-diversity-program

Columbia Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (CSIBS) Program
CSIBS provides advanced undergraduates and select recent college graduates with training and exposure to the biostatistical sciences.  Students will spend eight weeks with the Department of Biostatistics at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health taking courses, engaged in research, and being mentored by a faculty member.  After successful completion of the program, students receive 3 credits of coursework at the Mailman School of Public Health.

For more information on program eligibility/requirements and the online application, visit:
http://www.mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/biostatistics/csibs-program

If you have any further questions, please contact me at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thank you,
Justine


Justine Herrera
Director of Strategic Academic Planning
Assistant Director of Academic Programs, Biostatistics Department
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health