This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Event Title

iDigTRIO Biology Career Conference and Fair

Host Organization

Description

We are excited to announce that the iDigTRIO Biology Career Conference will be taking place the week of February 13th, 2023 at the University of Florida. The iDigTRIO conference is aimed at collegiate and pre-collegiate students associated with TRIO programs around the United States.

The mission of the iDigTRIO Conference is to provide opportunities to explore careers and graduate programs in the biological sciences to first generation, limited income, and underrepresented students (Black, Latinx, Indigenous, other students of color, and students with disabilities.

See below for evolving event structure, and stay tuned for more updates, but general registration can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3nypp4.

iDigTRIO 2023 Overview

Tuesday, February 14, 2023: Shadowing/ Mentoring (Local folks)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023: Shadowing/ Mentoring (Local folks)

Thursday, February 16, 2023: In-person Conference Day

  • Resource Fair
  • Catered lunch with Keynote
  • Workshops and Panels
  • Student Research Poster Session
  • Dinner/Reception and Keynote

Friday, February 17, 2023: Shadowing/ Mentoring (Traveling folks / Local folks)

Saturday, February 18, 2023: Shadowing/ Mentoring (Traveling folks/ Local person folks)

Sunday, February 19, 2023: Shadowing/ Mentoring (Traveling folks/Local person folks) Important Links

Event Date/Time

February 14-19, 2023

Event Location

Reitz Union and Virtual

Why should you participate?

Just as in previous years we are offering career shadowing and mentoring experiences, along with a one-day conference that includes a tabling event, workshops, keynotes, and a student poster session! There will be tons of opportunities to either chat with or shadow someone in an environmental field of interest. Additionally, Keynotes will discuss their career trajectories and workshops will provide opportunities to prepare for academic progress (Thinking about applying to grad school, obtaining funding etc.).

 

To learn more, visit:

https://www.idigtrio.org/2023