Welcome to B.U.R.C!

BURC is a club at UMass Amherst that helps students access outside resources about research and helps them get involved. Our mission is to provide a platform for students to learn about research opportunities, connect with faculty and peers, and develop skills that will help them succeed in their academic and professional careers.

Our Mission

At BURC we believe that everybody belongs. Our mission is to provide a platform for students to learn about research opportunities, connect with faculty and peers, and develop skills that will help them succeed in their academic and professional careers. We aim to continue pushing forward Our Mission and continuing to assist and provide a supporting system for students who hope to reach new heights during their time at school. We hope to continuing assisting members through the establishment of topics such as these and many more:

Networking

We hope to establish and integrate a community of like-minded students who aim to share their experiences and learn from others about what research means to them and the work they do in lab.

Fall '24 First Meeting 09/19

Join us for our first General Body Meeting for the Fall 2024 semester as we kick off the activities for BURC this academic year. Please register on the RSVP form, and meet us over pizza, learn about our purpose, make new connections, and meet new friends.

Workshops

We provide students with information about research opportunities and how to develop their own tools such as resumes, cover letters, cold emails, and hope to help them be successful applicants.

Ready to Get Started?

Join B.U.R.C. today and start exploring research opportunities, connecting with faculty and peers, and developing the skills you need to succeed in your academic and professional careers. Please sign our Interest Form below.