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The STAR Scholars Virtual Showcase will feature poster presentations from students who postponed their STAR experience due to COVID-19 and have participated in research, scholarly, and creative work part-time over the Fall and Winter terms. Each STAR Scholar will have a poster, abstract, and videos. Join us on 3/15 at drexel.edu/starscholars!

The deadline for WUE abstracts is quickly approaching! Interested in presenting your research? Abstract submissions for the Week of Undergraduate Excellence are due on March 26th! Learn more here: bit.ly/39qOeby

Have questions about undergraduate research? Fellowships? Upcoming workshops? Register here to join our virtual drop-in hours from 12-2PM today and chat with us: bit.ly/urepdropin

Close out Pennoni's celebration of Womxn's Week with a chat with the nonprofit organiation Women's Way! At 11 AM, Women's Way will be discussing how to get involved and how they work towards their mission of gender equality. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/womxnsweekfriday

Tonight at 6:30 PM, Pennoni Womxn's Week will have a film screening and moderated discussion surrounding womxn in STEM! Participants will watch the documentary "Picture a Scientist" and discuss their thoughts on womxn's representation in STEM afterwards. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/womxnsweekfilm

To celebrate First Gen week, we’re featuring fellowships of particular interest to first gen students! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for students to study, complete research, or teach English in a participating country. The goal of the program is to immerse students in the culture of the country they visit and to facilitate successful cultural exchange among peers. Fulbright grants offer a wide range of opportunities that stretch across a variety of disciplines and subject matters! Learn more here: drexel.edu/fellowships/Fulbright. Hear more from Fulbright scholars here: http://ow.ly/15gC50C7uNY The Fulbright Program

In preparation for our first-gen research panel on Friday, we'll be featuring our student panelists across our social media channels this week. Check out our Instagram stories each day to learn more about these students! Register for the event on Friday at bit.ly/3oflppl https://www.instagram.com/stories/drexelurep #firstgendragons

It's here! Tonight, 6pm EST is the First-Generation Mixer in honor of National First-Gen Day. We have mailed out over 100 patches and will be mailing out anot...her batch by end of week. It's not too late! If you want a 1st Gen & Proud iron-on patch, make sure to complete the link below. Our last batch will mail out next Friday, November 13. https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dio76mo6OX5U9h3

Join us in virtually celebrating first-generation college students all month! Share your picture and explain what being first-gen means to you, celebrate your achievements, or share stories about yourself and your journey. You can also get creative and talk about mentors who have made an impact on your experience or shout out a fellow first-gen student. Use the #FirstGenDragons hashtag so we can see and repost your stories!

Fall term is halfway done! Are you thinking about your next steps in research yet? Join us for our Friday drop-in hours from 12-2PM to discuss your questions and plans with us: https://drexel.edu/pennoni/urep/events

Did you miss our first STAR info session yesterday? No worries - we have another one tomorrow at 4PM! If you are a first year student join us to learn about undergraduate research, scholarship, or creative work. Register here: https://bit.ly/3o8QqeC

Are you an undergraduate interested in a career in the enviornment, Native American health care, or Native American public policy? You could qualify for the Udall Scholarship - the deadline for nominations is NOVEMBER 30TH. Register for our info session on October 28th here and mark your calendar! http://ow.ly/vCx650BXOej

Congratulations to alumna Dylan O'Donoghue (MLS '19), selected as a winner and panelist for the 3rd Annual UN Youth Human Rights Challenge! Check out the article here: http://ow.ly/GpYg50C1dBi

Are you a first year student interested in undergraduate research, scholarship, or creative work? Learn how to apply for STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars Program in our info session tomorrow at 12PM: https://bit.ly/3k5gLrz

Internal deadlines for the Udall Scholarship and Boren Awards are coming up - have any questions on how to prepare? Join us for our Friday drop-in hours from 12-2PM to discuss your questions and plans with us: http://ow.ly/4eN250BUOsT

Our friends at the Drexel Women in Computing Society are launching a peer mentorship program this term! If you are interested in computing and looking for networking practice, advice, and connection to others like you, fill out the interest form here: linktr.ee/drexelwics