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:
2024 MSTP Entering Class
E-24 Class at MSTP Annual Retreat
2024 MS4 Graduation
Directors and recent graduates gather on the terrace
MSTP Retreat Poster Session
Students at the MSTP summer retreat participate in a poster session
Q&A with the Directors
MSTP directors hold a Q&A at the annual retreat
White Coat Ceremony
2022 class receiving their white coats
2023 MSTP Retreat at Pack Forest
Students gather for annual retreat
2023 White Coat Ceremony
2023 class on their white coat day
2026 MSTP Retreat at Marymoor Park
Students gathered for annual retreat at Marymoor park
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, Lake Sammamish, and Pack Forest.
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.
2026-27 MSTP Dinner Meeting Dates & Presenter Information
September 10, 2026
Speaker: TBD
October 8, 2026
Speaker: TBD
November 12, 2026
Speaker: TBD
January 7, 2027
Speaker: TBD
January 21, 2027
Speaker: TBD
February 4, 2027
Speaker: TBD
April 1, 2027
Speaker: TBD