Tiffany Shaleen Reardon, MS
Founder of REUFinder.com
Director
UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
Are you a pre-med student ready to make the most of your summer with prestigious research or enrichment programs? This workshop will guide you through every step of securing and succeeding in competitive pre-med programs, from research internships to summer enrichment opportunities. Join Tiffany Shaleen Reardon, founder of REUFinder.com and Director of the UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project, as she shares expert strategies tailored for community college and university students. Tiffany will offer insider tips on building a standout application, including how to convey your unique strengths, craft a compelling narrative, and avoid common pitfalls. Skip unreliable, second-hand information and hear directly from an authority who has helped countless students like you. Learn how to leverage these opportunities to strengthen your medical school applications and gain invaluable experience that will set you apart. Don’t miss this chance to create a strong summer plan that will advance your journey toward medical school and a career in healthcare.
About the Speaker:
For years, Tiffany Reardon has been working to change the face of STEM. She began her work at Skyline Community College, where she worked as the Director of the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Program. After successfully establishing Skyline’s MESA program, she accepted a position as the Assistant Director of Programs for MESA Statewide at the University of California’s Office of the President, working with nearly 70 community colleges and university MESA programs. In 2012, she joined UC’s flagship campus by accepting a position at UC Berkeley in the College of Engineering. At Berkeley, she established Berkeley’s Award Winning Transfer Pre-Engineering Program (T-PREP). She is currently the Director of UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project where she leads the team committed to promoting the success of transfer-bound students.
Throughout her career, Tiffany has helped hundreds of students successfully transfer to top-tier universities, prepare for graduate school, and gain prestigious research fellowships. In 2018, she launched REUFinder.com, a blog aimed at exposing non-traditional students to paid research opportunities.
About REU FInder REUFinder.com
The mission of REU Finder is to provide an easy way for ALL STEM students to access opportunities and to support individuals, organizations, and mentors committed to promoting equity in STEM fields.
Register for Free:
What: Your Summer Blueprint: Steps to Secure and Succeed in Prestigious Pre-Med Research & Summer Programs
When: Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, 10 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
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