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Good afternoon!We hope you're surviving midterms and taking care of yourselves. Spring Break is only a few weeks away; you can do it!
As always, make sure to scroll all the way through to the end to see all events and opportunities; this issue includes a ton of internship and scholarship opportunities for the summer!
- The CSD Team
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| Table of Contents1. CSD Programs and Updates
2. Events and Flyers
3. Research, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities
4. CSD Staff Bios
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Want to be our Student Highlight?Nominate yourself or a fellow peer to be our Student Highlight! Write two paragraphs about the student’s accomplishment(s) and why you think this person should be student of the month. Email your nominations to stemdiversity@tufts.edu with the subject line: Student Highlight.
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CSD Hours
As a reminder, our hours at 20 Professors Row are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
After-Hours Access: Students can request card access from 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Students can request card access from 12 PM – 10 PM
Even if your keycard works, you should not be in the building after hours.
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STEM Ambassadors Application: Deadline Extended!
Applications due Friday, March 7 by 11:59PM
Want to be join STEM Ambassadors? Become a part of this tight-knit community of students with marginalized identities in STEM where you can develop your public speaking skills, gain professional development experience, and share your passion for STEM with K-12 students.
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ACE++: Apply Now!
Application deadline: March 21
ACE++ stands for Access for Computing Equity and so much more! In it's fourth year, this summer residential experience for current Tufts undergraduates interested in pursuing a major in Computer Science (CS).
This program is designed for those early in their CS journey, ACE++ gives students the opportunity to take two of three foundational courses in CS—specifically CS 61* and an option of either CS 11 or CS 15—in order to learn the structural knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Computer Science major (Data Science included) in either the School of Engineering or the School of Arts and Sciences.
Program Dates: 5/21/2025 - 8/8/2025
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LSAMP: Apply Now!
Applications due March 28
The Center for STEM Diversity (CSD) presents an opportunity for students to participate in the National Science Foundation's Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) research program. Students accepted as LSAMP Research Scholars will have access to lab research funding for one academic year!
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Craft & Chat
March 27 + March 28 | 1 - 2PM | SciTech Atrium
Hang out with Diversity and Inclusion Program Administrator (DIPA), Kasandra, while relaxing with nostalgic crafts that include paint by sticker, bead pets, and scratch art.
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Inclusive Teaching Practices for MBE and ChBE TA's
Learn best practices for creating an inclusive classroom environment while having dinner alongside other TA’s in your department. Event will take place in April 2025, fill out the Google Form to vote for a date and time, as well as get an email with the final event info.
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CSD Lending Library: Check Out Books for Free!
20 Professors Row
Want to check out a textbook for free? The CSD has a library full of books you can check out for the semester! You can peruse the list below, and please contact Grace Melo at grace.melo@tufts.edu with any questions.
You can pick up your textbook this week with a CSD staff member or designate a specific pick-up time with Grace Melo.
Also, if you still need to return a textbook from last semester or would like to renew one, please directly contact Grace Melo.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
You are invited to set up a time to meet with our Diversity Program administrators, Simone Nicholson and Kasandra Yee, and Mafalda Gueta, Associate Director of Diversity & Inclusion Programs, at the links below to discuss how they can best support you. They are open to meeting in person or virtually.
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DSDI Senior Career Conference
Saturday, March 29 | 9AM - 4PM | JCC
Calling all seniors! The Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion is excited to invite you to the Senior Career Conference, an event designed to help graduating seniors build confidence in their job search, develop career readiness skills, and gain access to valuable professional connections.
Gain practical career skills through interactive workshops and panel discussions.
- Learn from Tufts alumni and industry professionals about career success, networking, and life beyond Tufts.
- Explore financial literacy, personal branding, and mentorship opportunities to support your career growth.
How to Register:
- Visit the registration page: dscc2025.com/registration
- Complete the online form with your details by March 24.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration, feel free email Chris Campbell at ccampb10@tufts.edu.
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BEST: Cohort 15 Major Declaration
Class of 2028, Cohort 15, BESTies recently declared their majors! It was a moment filled with a sense of accomplishment as each student officially committed to their chosen field of study.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, Jason Rife, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, also attended, offering words of encouragement and support. His presence highlighted the importance of this milestone. Here’s to the bright futures ahead for Cohort 15!
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Matlab Certification
This semester, the Center for STEM Diversity partnered with MathWorks to offer a unique
opportunity for students to earn a free MATLAB Certification. We're thrilled to announce that this
Wednesday, the hard work and dedication of our participants paid off as they received their
well-deserved certificates. Congratulations to all who took part in this enriching program – your
commitment to expanding your technical skills is truly inspiring!
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WCVB Station Visit
The Center for STEM diversity, in collaboration with the Tufts Career Center, provided students with an exciting opportunity to visit the WCVB station. During the visit, students experienced a live broadcast, gaining firsthand insight into the fast-paced world of media and journalism. They engaged with industry professionals to learn more about internship opportunities. This immersive experience highlighted the intersection of STEM and broadcasting, inspiring students to consider innovative career possibilities.
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SOLES x Microsoft
March 6 | 6 PM | Burden Lounge, TTC 108
This Thursday, SOLES will be hosting a special event featuring representatives from Microsoft. The event will include a mock interview session and an opportunity for students to network with Microsoft professionals.
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First Fridays: Game Night & Social
March 7 | 5 - 7PM | SEC 206
Participate in this game night and social this Friday evening!
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South Asian Political Action Community's (SAPAC) Symposium
Submission deadline: March 10
Tufts South Asian Political Action Community's 7th annual symposium is their annual showcase of academic work, art, and performances from the Tufts South Asian community. In the past students have presented classwork, independent research, artwork, traditional and fusion dance routines, and much more.
Symposium will be in the afternoon of April 12th, 2025, in the Tsungming Tu Complex (TTC) atrium. If you are interested in presenting or showcasing your work, fill out the form above by March 10th at 11:59 pm to let them know what you would like to present. If you would like to submit in more than one area, please fill out the form again.
If you sign up to present your work, you are not necessarily committing to being physically present for all 4 hours, but they do encourage you to stay and enjoy the festivities. After you submit it, SAPAC will get in touch with you about scheduling for the event day.
Who qualifies to present at the symposium? Symposium is a space for South Asian-identifying folks to present their work. Your work does not need to specifically pertain to South Asian content, feel free to present what you want!
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Resume & Application Support
March 15 | 2:30 - 4:30PM | 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 (BPL, Central Library, Copley Square)
Are you applying to a job, summer internship, or fellowship? Are you hoping to refresh your resume? Want to practice for your next big interview? Drop by the Boston Black Girl Environmentalist Office Hours for some professional development support.
Any and all Black girls, women, and gender-expansive people in the environmental fields or beyond are welcome!
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Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program
Application closes March 16
Attend the info sessions on February 7 (Dowling Hall, Milmore Room, 12:30PM) and February 21 (Virtual, 12:30PM).
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| | Research, Internship, Scholarship, and Volunteer Opportunities
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All opportunities are listed in order of their deadline.
The Tufts Math Society is looking for students interested in volunteering at local Somerville middle and high schools to provide extra math opportunities and lessons in/after school. You don't need to be a math major! Events will occur 1-2x a month (1-2hr per session) starting in February—come to however many you'd like. Apply here, and direct questions to Justin Liu at justin.liu@tufts.edu.
Undergraduate students: looking for part-time teaching positions that contribute to diversity and equity in STEM? Apply to positions at the MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) program. MITES is one of the nation’s leading pre-college STEM programs, focused on empowering underrepresented students in STEM fields. They're currently hiring for several temporary positions for the Fall semester, as well as an Environmental Engineering Teaching Assistant for Feb - May. Learn more here, and reach out to Lucas Mitchell at lmitch@mit.edu with any questions.
Apply to the 2025 IRLI Summer Scholars program, where students earn a summer stipend and collaborate with Tufts faculty or staff on research about undergraduate education. The student and faculty/staff member must apply as a team with a project proposal. Learn more in Box here. Application deadline is March 15.
- First- and second-year students: apply to the NESS NextGen scholarships for underrepresented minorities in statistics and data science. Application deadline is May 1. Apply here.
- Apply for Research Assistant positions at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for this summer. No prior research experience is required, and they hire on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP! Find more information about the positions on their website.
- Want to attend the LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology in Mexico City from July 16-18, 2025 and present a paper? Find more information at both the Conference website and the LACCEI website.
- Are you looking for summer research opportunities? Check out UCLA's newsletter to find more information on what resources and opportunities they offer!
- Break Through Tech AI is a free, 1-year extracurricular program at MIT that helps undergraduate women and non-binary students, especially women of color, obtain the skills and experiences they need to launch their careers in machine learning and AI when they graduate. Applications open in January for the 2025-26 program. To learn more about this program, please visit https://computing.mit.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/break-through-tech-ai/
- Read EduMed's online guide on how minority healthcare students can excel in healthcare fields! Find more information about scholarships here and read about EduMed here.
- Check out undergraduate scholarship and research opportunities from the Chemistry department here.
- Building Audacity is looking for volunteer drivers and food packers to help distribute groceries to over 500 food-insecure families throughout Greater Boston. To learn more email foodjustice@buildingaudacity.org and join the volunteer email list at bit.ly/BAVolunteerSignUp.
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Dr. Grace CaldaraDirector of the CSD | she/her/hers
Dr. Caldara is from upstate New York and holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. She previously worked at Supermajority and Pantsuit Nation Foundation leading national leadership trainings, and developing diversity training for online communities. In her downtime she loves to spend time with her family and read.
As Director of the CSD, she works to support the CSD staff, all programmatic work of the center and co-teaches the RISE Seminar.
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Grace MeloAdministrative Coordinator | she/her/hers
From Malden, MA, Grace graduated Boston University with a degree in Special Education: Disability Studies. As the Administrative Coordinator for DSDI, Grace helps support the eight identity centers, but specifically shares her time with the CSD.
Outside of Tufts, Grace's enjoys making flan, sewing, and at the moment, watching Ugly Betty.
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Kasandra Yee Diversity Program Administrator | she/her/hers
Kasandra is passionate about diversity & inclusion in STEM education. Prior to her role at Tufts, she was an electrical engineer at Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, MA. At Draper, she co-founded the Asian Pacific American employee resource group (ERG) and co-led the LGBTQIA+ ERG.
She received her Master’s degree in Learning Experience Design and Technology at Northeastern University in 2023. By joining Tufts in Winter 2024, Kasandra will apply her interest in the learning sciences and experience in organizational planning to implementing diversity & inclusion best practices. Kasandra works directly with students and faculty of the Tufts Gordon Institute, Derby Entrepreneurship Center, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering department.
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Mafalda Gueta Associate Director of Diversity & Inclusion Programs | he/him/his
Mafalda earned his BA in Liberal Arts from the University of California, Riverside followed by a Master of Education degree in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. He is currently a candidate for a Master of Arts in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Leadership program here at Tufts.
As an Associate Director, Mafalda currently works to support Mechanical Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering towards building an accessible, inclusive and diverse culture within each department by partnering directly with faculty. From talking to students to learn more about their experiences in the department, to training faculty and adapting curriculum, Mafalda works to make sure students feel safe and successful while at Tufts.
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Simone Nicholson Diversity and Inclusion Program Administrator | she/her/hers
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Simone Nicholson completed her bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. Currently, she is a third year Engineering and Computing Education Doctoral Student with a minor in women and gender studies.
In her role as a DIPA, she supports students, faculty, and staff within the CS and ECE departments with diversity, equity, and inclusion related areas through programs, trainings, personalized learning needs, etc.
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Sehba Hasan Associate Director of the CSD | she/her/hers
Sehba is an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer, hailing from Maharashtra, India. She did her MBA in Management here in the US. Coming from a culturally rich and diverse landscape of India, Sehba has found inspiration in her background to contribute meaningfully to the DEIJ work.
In her role at the CSD, she is dedicated to supporting and championing the cause of underrepresented minorities, BIPOC communities, low-income, and first-generation students across various majors within the School of Engineering and Arts and Science. She is involved in co-teaching the RISE seminar class and oversees the management of the BEST program, among other responsibilities.
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Sophia Hamdan Program Administrator | she/her/hers
Originally from Leesburg, Virginia, Sophia earned her Bachelor's degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Mary Washington, a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Boston College, and a second Master's degree in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Leadership from Tufts.
In her role as Program Administrator, she advises the STEM Ambassadors program, supports the BEST Summer Program, serves as an academic advisor, writes the CSD's monthly newsletter, and collaborates with colleagues on and off campus to support all the incredible students at Tufts.
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