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Huge congratulations to Anoushka Mehta on winning the MQP Provost Award at ! 🏆
Her outstanding research, "Defining the Roles of Understudied RNases in Mycobacteria," is an incredible contribution to the field. So proud of this well-deserved achievement! 🔬🧬👏

Celebrating Innovation at URPS 2026!

The energy at this year’s Undergraduate Research Projects Showcase (URPS) was incredible! Our Biology and Biotechnology students took center stage to present their Major Qualifying Project (MQP) posters, marking the culmination of months of rigorous lab work, data analysis, and scientific inquiry.

Congratulations to all the presenters on a successful showcase! We can’t wait to see where your research journeys lead you next.

The countdown is on!
This Friday, April 24th, we celebrate the brilliance and hard work of our undergraduate researchers at the URPS Showcase. We are hosting a special Open Viewing Session (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) for external advisors, peers, and collaborators.
Come see the future of research in action and join us for the awards announcement at 3:00 PM!
📍 Rubin Campus Center, Odeum A/B
📅 April 24, 2026

Huge congratulations to Abeer A. and Sasha Freeman—two incredible innovators representing the best of BBT!
Abeer captured First Place and the People’s Choice Award in the 3‑Minute Thesis, while Sasha secured First Place in GRIE for Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Proud of their hard work and excellence!

Calling all Biology & Biotechnology students—from first-years to graduate students! 📢
Ready to land that next internship, research role, or full-time position? Your resume is your first impression, and we want to make sure it stands out.
Department Head Reeta Rao and PhD student Navid Chowdhury are teaming up to host Open Office Hours, and this session is entirely dedicated to a Resume Workshop! Whether you are starting completely from scratch or just need a final polish, getting feedback from both department leadership and an experienced graduate student is a huge advantage.
Bring your drafts, your questions, and your career goals. Let’s get those resumes shining! ✨
📅 Date: March 4th
⏰ Time: 10 to 11 AM
📍 Location: Room 211 Goddard Hall

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Get ready for the Spring 2026 Career Fair! This is your opportunity to network directly with top employers and explore internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, February 5th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Sports & Recreation Center
Who will be there? Industry leaders including Novo Nordisk, Draper, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Smith+Nephew, Insulet Corporation, and many more.
Pre-registration is open February 3rd & 4th. Don't miss your chance to secure your spot!

Hot chocolate + Bio trivia = The perfect combo! ☕️🧬 Loved seeing students & staff battle it out for prizes today. Big thanks to Bernice and Megan for the amazing decor and organizing everything. Time well spent! ✨

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