Organized by the NSM Career Center, the NSM Internship Bootcamp is geared for career-minded students who are focused on gaining the upper hand when it comes to landing the perfect internship and making themselves presentable to potential employers. The bootcamp includes mock interviews, a resume review, an industry panel, discussions about how to find internships to match skillset and professionalism on the job, and Ted Talks on creating an elevator pitch. The event, open to all NSM students, is held on campus each semester. Attendees also receive a professional headshot. Lunch provided by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.

Register to Attend (RSVP in HireNSM) by Mon, Nov 4

1. Go to AccessUH
2. Select HireNSM Icon

Date/Time: Sat, Nov 9, 9 am-3 pm
Location: Farrish Hall, KIVA (first floor)

UH’s campus learning center, LAUNCH, offers free online tutoring and will hold various 50-minute in-person or online workshops each week.

LAUNCH Tutoring

Information on LAUNCH’s peer tutoring services and the tutoring schedule is posted on this webpage.

Questions? Contact launch@central.uh.edu

LAUNCH Workshops

Upcoming Topics: (See Full Schedule)

• Self-care: You Gotta Nourish to Flourish, Tue, 10/15, 3 pm (in person, Outdoors by waterfalls in front of Farrish Hall)
• G.R.I.T.: Develop a Growth Mindset to Reach your Goal, Tue, 10/22, 3 pm (in person, Cougar Village 1, N109 B)
• Sleep Learning: Improve Your Memory, Improve your Grades, Thu, 10/29, 3 pm
• No Fear Test Taking: Reducing Test Anxiety, Mon, 11/6, 4 pm
• Time Management: Strategies for Finals to Ace your Exams, Wed, 11/20, 3 pm

Register for Workshops: www.uh.edu/ussc/launch/workshops/. Then, follow the instructions.

Problems Registering or Questions? Email launch@central.uh.edu

NSM’s Scholar Enrichment Program (SEP) offers free tutoring to UH students enrolled in the science, computer science and mathematics courses listed on the Scholar Enrichment Program Tutor Schedule.

Tutoring is available for:

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am–5 pm

Location: University Libraries, Room 56

Enter through the southeast entrance at the back of the M.D. Anderson Library across from the Student Center. Go down the stairs and to the far hallway. Turn right, just past the Technology Commons front desk.

Learn more about the tutoring centers available through the various NSM departments.

• American Chemical Society (ACS) at UH Tutoring Room
• CASA Tutoring Center (Math)
• ConocoPhillips Computer Science Learning Center
• Geosciences Learning Center
• Physics Department Learning Center

These free webinars, organized by the UH Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards, are hosted through Zoom.

Demystifying the Literature Review Webinar - Fri, Oct 25, 2–3 pm
Join Dr. Rikki Bettinger and Livia Garza from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards to learn what a literature review is, why it's important for your research, and tips to get started.

Register

Applying to Summer Research Experiences Webinar - Fri, Nov 22, 2–3 pm
Learn the importance of summer research experience along with tips on how you can prepare for and apply to opportunities on- and off-campus this summer.

Register

Have you ever considered teaching? The teachHOUSTON Program is an NSM Capstone that prepares mathematics and science majors to teach grades 7–12! While in the program, you will receive quality hands-on mentoring via convenient online instruction that will prepare you to be a successful teacher.

Qualifications for Program:

• Classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Received a grade of B or above in Calculus I, and
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Your journey begins with the first course, Introduction to STEM Teaching (CUIN 4397). View the teachHOUSTON Course Sequence for an overview about how math and science majors move through the program.

Scholarship Opportunities and Alternative Certification Pathway

• Advancing Cultural and Computational Engagement in STEM Scholars (tH-ACCESS)
• Alternative Certification Pathway for STEM

Key Benefits of Joining teachHOUSTON

• Keep your major in math or science.
• Add a math/science teaching certificate with no added time.
• Meet your capstone requirement.
• Try out teaching with one class (Introduction to STEM Teaching-CUIN 4397).
• Seeking students from racially, ethnically, socially, and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Scholarships and paid internships are available.
• Job security and satisfaction.
• Average starting salary for teachers is $58,000.
• MAXIMIZE your potential with teachHOUSTON – College of Natural Science and Mathematics Teacher Prep Program!

Questions or to Schedule an Appointment: Email tHadvising@uh.edu

Kscholastic Tutoring Company is seeking academic tutors for K-12 students studying Math and Physics.

• Flexible scheduling
• Houston-area in-person tutoring (must have a personal vehicle)
• Must be available 2 evenings a week
• Must be available until the end of the school year (May 31, 2025)

Starting Pay: $30/hour (pay increases based on experience)

Learn More: Visit www.kscholastic.com

To Apply: Send your resume and a statement of interest to karla@kscholastic.com.

NSM is offering students a Career Readiness Certification through HireNSM called Pathways.

Pathways is a self-guided, virtual career readiness training program available to all NSM students. First-year and sophomore students are encouraged to begin their Pathways journey as the program is designed to help students develop their career readiness over the course of their time at UH.

Students will complete one module each semester. The modules are concise and provide best practices to students.

• Pathways Module I: Career Path (includes 4-year career plan) & Collegiate Professionalism (Opened 10/1/2024)
• Pathways Module II: Resume & Cover Letter Writing (Opens Spring 2025)
• Pathways Module III: LinkedIn and Personal Branding
• Pathways Module IV: Interviewing
• Pathways Module V: Networking
• Pathways Module VI: Certifications, Licensing, Graduate Studies
• Pathways Module VII: Targeted Job Searching
• Pathways Module VIII: College Exit Strategy (Opens Spring 2025)

Students can access Pathways by going to AccessUH > HireNSM > Resources, top-right tab > Pathways, box in the middle > Module I. The estimated time to complete Module I is under one hour.

Earn Rewards by Turning in Proof of Completion
Upon completion of each module, students will earn rewards by bringing their screen shots or printouts of completed tasks to the Scholar Enrichment Program area in the basement of the M.D. Anderson Library, Room 56 on the first and last Tuesday of each month from 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Students who complete all eight modules will receive a Career Readiness Certification.

PathwaysToScience.org has numerous scholarships and fellowships posted as well as 600+ research internships and opportunities. These include undergraduate level funding opportunities with an emphasis on increasing diversity in STEM. They also have tips and resources for applying:
pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

Considering Graduate School?
If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying: pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

Need Help?
If you need help finding a program that’s a good fit, please feel free to email Liv Detrick, Senior Advisor, The Institute for Broadening Participation at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance.

Organized by the NSM Career Center, the NSM Internship Bootcamp is geared for career-minded students who are focused on gaining the upper hand when it comes to landing the perfect internship and making themselves presentable to potential employers. The bootcamp includes mock interviews, a resume review, an industry panel, discussions about how to find internships to match skillset and professionalism on the job, and Ted Talks on creating an elevator pitch. Companies providing panelists or speakers include Occidental, Goldman Sachs, TC Energy, NASA, CAPCO, Electronic Arts, Paycom, and The Princeton Review.

The event, open to all NSM students, is held on campus each semester. Attendees also receive a professional headshot. Lunch provided by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.

Register to Attend (RSVP in HireNSM) by Mon, Nov 4

1. Go to AccessUH
2. Select HireNSM Icon

Date/Time: Sat, Nov 9, 9 am–3 pm
Location: Farrish Hall, KIVA (first floor)

Provost’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to participate in a semester-long research project under the direction of a UH faculty mentor. Recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship to conduct part-time research (6–7 hours per week) with their faculty mentor and two points toward the Honors in Co-Curricular Engagement transcript designation.

Application Deadline: Mon, Nov 4
More Information and Application

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Taking place during the summer, CLS is part of a U.S. State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity.

Languages Offered

• Open to students at all levels, including beginners: Hindi, Indonesian, Persian, Portuguese, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu
• One-year prior study required: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian
• Two years prior study required: Japanese

Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate and graduate students across all disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Visit the CLS Institutes page for more information.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program at the time of application, and completed one year of academic study by the beginning of the scholarship.

Benefits

• 8–10 weeks of intensive language instruction at an overseas institute, fully paid
• Structured cultural enrichment experiences
• Academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College

Next Steps
Attend one of the upcoming CLS Information Sessions via Zoom (registration in the hyperlink):

• October 15, 4 pm: CLS Introduction and Panel w/Alumni
• October 21, 4 pm: Writing the Personal Statement
• October 29, 4 pm: Tackling the Short Answer Responses

Current and potential CLS applicants can request individual advising and feedback on application materials by emailing Dr. Ben Rayder, btrayder@Central.UH.EDU, in the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards.

Application Deadline for CLS and CLS Spark: Tue, Nov 19

The year-long Energy Scholars Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to work on an energy-related research project under the direction of a UH faculty mentor. Participants will receive a $6,000 scholarship to work on their project for 6–7 hours per week during the spring and fall semesters, and full-time during the summer. Program Year: Spring 2025 - Fall 2025

Application Deadline: Mon, Nov 4
More Information and Application

Do you have a quick academic advising question? If yes, stop by Fleming 115 on Oct 30 to meet with an undergraduate advisor for a brief advising session. No appointment necessary. You’ll be asked to check-in upon arrival using your phone or laptop.

Join us for 15-minute advising sessions, snacks, refreshments, photo opportunities, prizes and more!

Date/Time: Wed, Oct 30, 9–11:30 am and 1–3:30 pm
Location: Fleming 115 (NSM Undergraduate Advising Center)

This Walk-In Advising Event is for:

• Undergraduate NSM majors
• Winter 2024/Spring 2025 course enrollment and schedule questions
• Course prerequisites questions
• Capstone questions
• Other brief questions that can be resolved quickly (~5–10 minutes)

It is NOT for:

• Change of major
• Official graduation check
• Long-term academic and course planning
• Questions requiring a longer advising session