Program Activities
UW MSTP students frequently meet formally and informally to share ideas and enjoy life outside of school. Some of the MSTP-sponsored events are:
MSTP Retreat
MSTP students and their families meet at one of the many state parks in Washington State for a summer retreat. We welcome incoming students and share science and fellowship. Recent locations have included Semiahmoo Resort, Fort Ebey State Park, Twanoh State Park, Magnuson Park, and Sleeping Lady Resort.
Weekly Journal Club & Monthly Dinner Meetings
These meetings focus on new journal articles and on the research of MSTP students and faculty mentors. The journal club is organized by and for students. The monthly dinners are open to MSTP students and faculty. All involve supper.
2025-26 MSTP Dinner Meeting Dates & Presenter Information
September 25, 2025
Student Speaker:
Nayoon Gim, (E-21)
Lee & Wang Lab
Bioengineering Graduate Program
Student Speaker:
Cassidy Burke, (E-20)
Stuber Lab
Neuroscience Graduate Program
October 16, 2025
Student Speaker:
Marina Han, (E-19)
Kraemer Lab
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Student Speaker:
Andrew Snyder, (E-20)
Srivastava Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
November 20, 2025
Student Speaker:
Nick Petty, (E-20)
Kiem Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
Student Speaker:
Jordan Shaker, (E-19)
Steinmetz Lab
Neuroscience Graduate Program
January 8, 2026
Student Speaker:
Mark Andrade, (E-20)
Cirulli Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
February 5, 2026
Student Speaker:
Naomi Yamamoto, (E-20)
Kugel Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
February 26, 2026
Student Speaker:
Kate LeBlanc, (E-21)
Kraemer Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
April 9, 2026
Student Speaker:
TBD
Quarterly Directors’ Suppers
1st and 2nd year students have informal suppers with our directors to discuss lab choices, coursework, and any other issues. Students will have met individually with directors between these supper meetings.