Please share with recent college graduates and students graduating in May 2024: The early application deadline for the STEGG-INTERACT Research and Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates (RaMP) Program is February 15! Applications will be accepted until March 31, but full consideration is only guaranteed for applications received by the early deadline of Feb 15. https://uh.edu/nsm/stegg-interact/ The Southeast Texas Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics Integrative Research and Collaborative Training (STEGG-INTERACT) program offers recent college graduates a collaborative mentored research experience on the evolutionary genetics of biological interactions, and training in technical and professional skills. During this year-long program, participants will engage in collaborative research projects addressing a variety of questions about the evolution of biological interactions, including interactions among molecules within cells, between sexes within populations, and across species in communities. Training will include fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology and genetics, skills in bioinformatics, and professional skills such as scientific communication. The program is hosted by the University of Houston and participants' research experiences will be based at UH, Rice University, or Texas A&M University. Apply here: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/3961/opportunity/4688 Richard Meisel (he/him/his) Associate Professor Department of Biology and Biochemistry University of Houston 3455 Cullen Blvd Houston, TX 77204-5001 Office: 453F SR2 Lab: 428/433 SR2 rpmeisel@uh.edu bchs.uh.edu/~rpmeisel 1-713-743-3607 "Meisel, Richard P" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)