Tiffany Shaleen Reardon
Founder of REUFinder.com
Director
UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project
Saturday September 26, 2026,
10am-11:30am PST
Workshop Description:
Summer research can open doors to mentorship, discovery, graduate pathways, medical school preparation, and a stronger sense of purpose in medicine. This student-centered and inspirational workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want to find research programs, REU opportunities, internships, fellowships, and funded summer experiences that match their goals. Tiffany Shaleen Reardon, Founder of REUFinder.com, will share practical strategies for searching programs, understanding eligibility, organizing deadlines, preparing application materials, requesting letters, and identifying opportunities that welcome transfer, first-generation, and community college students. Students will also learn how research experience can strengthen academic growth, scientific confidence, personal statements, and future medical school applications. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment focused on clarity, access, and real next steps. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave motivated, organized, and ready to pursue summer research opportunities with confidence. This session will help you move from searching to applying with strategy.
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: Summer Research Success: How Premed Students Can Find Programs and Opportunities
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
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