Student Center for Science Engagement

SCSE Summer Research Orientation 2026

It's going to be a great research season 🌞👩🏽‍🔬 🔬

It sure feels like summer!

Today was the first day of sCSE Summer Research 2026!

We are so excited for our Summer Research Students and
the amazing opportunities they have this summer.

Stay tuned for updates throughout these next 10 weeks!

(Photos from Summer Research 2025)

Happy Monday, everyone!

Our summer hours begin today!

From now until August 21st, our hours will be from 8:30am-4:30pm.

As a reminder, we will be closed on May 25th, June 19th, and July 3rd-4th for holiday.

Our STEM tutors will not be available during the summer, however STEM advising remains available.

If you have further questions, drop them in the comments or email [email protected]!

May the Fourth be with you 💫

Happy Wednesday, everyone.

Can you believe it's already nearing the end of the semester?

Join us next week Monday - Friday for our twice yearly, Study Tips and Treats!

Stop by BBH 247 for a treat and study tips ahead of finals week.

Hope to see you!

Happy Monday, everyone!

With only about 2 weeks left in the semester, it's time to get your tutoring in if you haven't already!

Come visit our tutors as you finish up projects, papers, and study for exams. Our Peer STEM Tutors are ready and able to help you finish this semester strong

Stop by BBH 247 or a drop -in visit or check out our Tutor Schedule in the comments below.

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Please join us for a join event with ARCOS tomorrow - Thursday, April 23rd called: Beyond Graduation.

This workshop will cover the next steps beyond a bachelor's degree including working in the STEM field and graduate school.

Beyond Graduation will be held from 3-4pm n BBH 102.

Hope you see you there!

UPDATE: We will be postponing this workshop for a future date. Stay tuned and we will update you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

Happy Monday, everyone!

We have a new workshop coming up this Thursday!

"Finding, Funding, and Finishing Graduate School" will cover whether graduate school is right for you, how to find programs that meet your needs, and what funding options are available.

This event is perfect for those who are interested in pursuing a STEM graduate degree but don't know where to start.

This event will be held this Thursday, April 16th, from 4:30-5:30pm in NH 360.

Please join us if you are considering graduate school!

Please help us congratulate Dr. Tom Campbell (biology) and colleagues for their recent publication in Bio Risk Journal!

Dr. Campbell's research team used mosses and pXRF
spectrometry to study air pollution around Chicago, IL. They found that urbanization was correlated with metal particulate matter, specifically iron. This study warrants the need for future studies as moss is low-cost, for monitoring particulate matter in the air. This is important because air pollution is one of the single largest environmental causes of premature death in the world.

Former SCSE Summer Research Student co-authors of this paper include: Nkosi Evans, Kate Peltz, Glenn Simpson, Emily Erazo, Kage Guare, Agnetta Krechner, Estefania Long, Isaac Oguike, Kimberly Rice, and Amanda Zinke.

We are so proud of our research students who are actively contributing to research! Great job!

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!

We are looking for volunteers for a paid opportunity at our Community Outreach Event taking place at Peterson Elementary on Friday, April 24th from 830am-11:00am.

Volunteers will be helping with activity tables and encouraging participation from 6th-8th grade students.

Though this is a STEM related event, ALL NEIU students are welcome to sign up.

Volunteers will receive:
$50
Complimentary breakfast
An SCSE T-shirt

Help us help the community and the students at Peterson Elementary!

To sign up, scan the QR code or click the link in our bio.

The deadline is Monday, April 13th