Tiffany Shaleen Reardon
Founder of REUFinder.com
Director
UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project
Saturday October 11, 2025
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
Want a research-rich summer that strengthens your medical school application and opens doors to mentors, skills, and publications? This hands-on session with Tiffany Shaleen Reardon—founder of REUFinder.com and Director of UC Berkeley’s Transfer Alliance Project—demystifies how community college, university, and post-bacc students can find funded, high-impact opportunities. You’ll learn where to search (NSF REUs, NIH programs, university labs, hospitals), how to read eligibility fine print, and ways to match your interests to a mentor’s current projects. We’ll cover fall application timelines, crafting a focused CV and 250-word statement, writing concise faculty emails, securing strong letters, and preparing for interviews. You’ll also pick up practical tips for housing, transportation, and balancing lab schedules with MCAT or coursework. Expect checklists, example outreach messages, and a planning calendar you can use immediately, starting now. This is your chance to come, ask your questions and get answers tailored to your situation. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people that have no clue about the admission process. Whether you’re just starting or ready to submit, you’ll leave with a realistic, step-by-step strategy to find the right program, win the offer, and thrive in the lab.
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 Research Summer Starts Now: Find It. Win It. Thrive
When: Saturday October 11, 2025, 10 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
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