UM STEM Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
The program aims to provide educational science research opportunities at the University of Mississippi to undergraduate students seeking research experiences and considering a career in research or academia.
The program allows students to learn about cutting-edge STEM-related topics,
develop presentation and communication skills, practice networking skills, and explore and develop their interest in cutting-edge STEM-related research. In addition, the program aims to educate students beyond lab specifics and nurture students for successful careers in STEM, graduate, and/or professional programs.
The deadline to apply is March 16, 2026.
More information about our program!
All undergraduate students at 2-year community colleges or 4-year colleges/universities. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
May 26 to July 24, 2026
Each student is associated with a specific research project, on which they will work closely with the sponsoring faculty and other researchers. In addition, all students will participate in a weekly guest lecture with mandatory attendance. During the last week, the students will give a 15-minute presentation on the research they have been conducting in the program.
Sponsoring Department of BioMolecular Sciences Faculty
Karel Alcedo
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Joshua Bloomekatz
- Associate Professor of Biology
Paul Boudreau
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Deborah Gochfeld
- Principal Scientist in National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Professor of Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences and Adjunct Professor of Biology
Jing Li
- Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Vitor Pomin
- Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute Pharmaceutical Sciences
Courtney Roper
- Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kristine Willett
- Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Joshua Zhu
- Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences