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RM-AMP’s mission is to build STEM equity and excellence. Attending workshops/seminars, professional development events and skill building courses assists in building a student’s STEM Identity.
The purpose of this passport is to encourage you to attend activities that help gain skills for STEM careers and/or graduate programs while providing financial support. RM-AMP can also support you in the following examples: Cost of attending STEM conferences, Graduate School Entrance Exams, Graduate school application fees, and Professional organization membership Fees.
You must attend activities and have signatures on each activity attended. When your passport is complete, write a paragraph on what you gained from each activity. Submit your passport and paper to Lori Taylor SI 1051 by December 8, 2023.
There are three options:
Option 1
Complete RM-AMP Events, Research/Internship and Professional Development to receive $300. All activities must be completed my April 2024.
Option 2
Complete Career Building Section and receive $200.
Option 3
Complete one Skill Building Course and receive $300 – $600. Course must be completed by May 2024.
Contact Lori Taylor for a passport or for questions [email protected]
OPTION 1:
RM-AMP Events (Must attend three events)
- RM-AMP/BUILD Welcome Back – Wednesday, January 24, 2024 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 1115
- Reframing Math Workshop, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., SI 1068
- Belonging – Thursday, February 22, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Assist with a STEM Event
- Imposter Syndrome – Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:oo p.m.
- STEM Community Dinner – Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Baerresen Ballroom Tivoli 320
- Knowing and Access Mental Health on Campus – Virtual
Research/Internship (Must participate in one)
- Participate in Research
- Participate in Shadowing a Research Project
- Participate in an Internship
- Participate in Shadowing an Internship
A brief summary of your experience is required
Completion of Option 1 requires you to turn in your passport and summaries of your events into Lori Taylor in SI 1051.
Email Lori Taylor at [email protected] if you have questions regarding the Passport Program.
Upon completion you will receive a stipend of $300.00.
OPTION 2:
Career Building (Must Each Step)
- Complete a Resume
- Complete a Cover Letter
- Complete a LinkedIn Profile
- Upload Resume to Vmock
If you choose Option 2 we will provide a $200 stipend at the end of the semester. To receive this stipend you need Complete each step.
Provide your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn to Lori Taylor
How to Create a Skills-Based LinkedIn Profile
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Go to https://www.linkedin.com to create a LinkedIn account
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Add to your network.
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Add your skills
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Have your professors/Mentors endorse your skills.
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Here is a description of how to do it: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/31888/skill-endorsements-overview?lang=en
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Managing Your Settings for Receiving and Giving Skill Endorsements
What is VMock and how to use it
Your resume gets you the interview. Use your resume to to reflect your work and achievements.
VMock is an AI powered resume builder. It will assist you in creating, updating and giving you feedback on your resume.
VMock instructions:
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Go to: vmock.com/msudenver
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Login to your VMock account using your MSU Denver credentials and upload your
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Once logged in, click blue button labeled “Upload Resume” and choose document.
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VMock reads the document and provides feedback and a score.
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OPTION 3:
Scientist mixing chemical liquids in the chemistry lab. Researcher working whit fluids in flasks in the chemical laboratory
SKILL BUILDING COURSES
Laboratory Techniques BIO 3020
CRN 30843
Spring 2024 Semester Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
This laboratory course provides experience performing laboratory techniques in molecular biology. Topics include a review of basic laboratory skills, preparation of buffers, use of instrumentation and advanced techniques such as cell fractionation, electrophoresis, and PCR.
Courses From Other Disciplines
Courses from members specific discipline will be accepted. Cannot be a required course for your major. Should be a course that students in your discipline should take to build their skills in the discipline.