Jill Barrett Undergraduate Research Program in Biology Symposium 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023
Hosted by Mills College at Northeastern University STEM and Health Sciences Unit

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The Mills and Northeastern University logos side by side overlaid on a coilor photograph of Lisser Hall's ornate coving arches and windows

The Jill Barrett Undergraduate Research Program in Biology at Northeastern University encourages the advancement of women in the biological sciences by providing research experiences to undergraduate students. The research experience and professional development of students is fostered through close mentorship by faculty supervisors, interactions with fellow Barrett participants past and present, and interactions with other collaborators. Students engage in research projects that aim to provide insights into unanswered questions in biology. In the process, participants gain technical skills, practice in the logic and creativity of science, and experience analyzing and presenting data. More broadly, the program aims to increase the representation, participation, and leadership of women in the biological sciences through the promotion of leadership skills, professional development, and contributions of new biological knowledge.