The VUU MARC U*STAR Program

Minority Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research Program

Creating Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Enhancement

The U*STAR Component


Activities At A Glance

Post-Sophomore Summer
Research at Extramural Site
Junior Academic Year

Fall
NSC 320 – Biological Chemistry
Rotate Through Faculty Research Laboratories.
ResearchGRE Review; Take GRE.
MARC Biomedical Seminar.
MARC Biomedical Career Fair
MARC U*STAR Hour

Spring
NSC 330 – Molecular Biology
Complete Lab Rotations, and Select Advisor
Apply to Extramural Research Internships
MARC Biomedical Seminar
MARC U*STAR Hour
Post-Junior Summer
Research at an External Site
Senior Academic Year
 
 
 
 
   

Fall
NSC 412 – MARC Biomedical Research.
MARC Biomedical Seminar.
Apply To Graduate Schools.
GRE Review; Take GRE
MARC U*STAR Hour

Spring
NSC 412 – MARC Biomedical Research
Thesis Preparation and Submission.
Presentation of Research Findings.
 MARC Biomedical Seminar.
MARC U*STAR Hour