Current Student Opportunities

Empowering Creativity, Celebrating Achievement

Welcome students! The Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network is dedicated to bringing you more opportunities to create and showcase amazing scholarly work. Check back often to learn about exciting programs, courses and other opportunities.

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Conference

Abstracts due September 17-19, 2026

Experience the 38th Annual Great Minds in STEM Conference as we make our historic debut in New Mexico, on September 17-19, 2026! We’re transforming downtown Albuquerque into a premier destination for students and professionals to connect, collaborate, compete and push the boundaries of STEM.

Learning about Laney Graduate School at Emory University, Atlanta GA

Application due August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Learning about Laney is more than a campus visit—it is a glimpse into the full graduate experience. During the program, prospective scholars will:

Attend workshops on crafting strong graduate applications, identifying funding opportunities, and accessing professional development resources
Connect with faculty, staff, and current graduate scholars from across disciplines
Explore student life at Emory, including wellness resources, housing, and academic support
Engage in conversations about inclusion, community, and building a sense of belonging in graduate school
Experience Atlanta, a vibrant city known for innovation, culture, and community

Applicants must:

Plan to graduate no later than Summer 2027
Intend to enroll in graduate school by Fall 2027
Be currently enrolled at, or have graduated from, a U.S.-based institution of higher education and currently reside in the U.S. Applicants are eligible regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

Apply online here by August 12, 2026. Reach out to laney.aero@emory.edu with any questions.

STEAM Network Annual Summit: "The Power of Collaboration: A Vision for Sustainable Success"

Start Date: August 13-14, 2026

The Southwest Transformative Educational Advancement Mentoring (STEAM) Network Program will present our 3rd Annual Summit on August 13-14 at UNM. The Summit is an excellent opportunity for students, postdoctoral scholars, medical residents, and early career faculty to network, meet potential mentors, gain valuable opportunities for career and professional development, and learn about cutting-edge cancer health disparities research. There are also opportunities to attend poster/creative works sessions and lightning talks to learn about all the exciting cancer research going on at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. This event is FREE and open to UNM undergraduates. Email STEAM@salud.unm.edu with any questions.

Global and National Security Symposium

August 27, 2026, 12:30-8:30pm (Student Fellows present, 3:30-4:45pm)

Location: Q Station, Nob Hill

The Global & National Security Policy Institute at the University of New Mexico will gather the New Mexico security community for a symposium featuring practitioner and academic perspectives on the necessity of and challenges to building resilience to withstand the many global and national security challenges we face. The Symposium features two high-level keynote speakers, two panels emphasizing resilience in technology, and poster presentations by the institute’s Student Fellows (3:30-4:45pm). Register here if you plan to be present for dinner, or you may stop by for any of the talks during the day.