Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Program

Click here to register for the 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium!

Want to donate to ECS? Click here & choose "Emerging Caribbean Scientists" as your Designation

Fall 2026 events:

August 26th @ 12 pm in TED-211 & EVC-303: How to Apply to Graduate School, led by Dr. Alice Stanford
September 2nd @ 12 pm in RTP-129 & TED-211: Research Seminar by Dr. Shanan Emmanuel, UVI alumna and Asst. Prof. of Biology
September 9th @ 12 pm in TED-211 & EVC-303: Library Resources by Dr. Mark-Jeffrey Deans, Director of Libraries
September 16th @ 12 pm in TED-211 & EVC-303: Practically Using AI in Research by Dr. Shamar Ward, Asst. Prof. of Computer Science
September 23rd @ 12 pm in TED-211 & EVC-303: How to Identify Credible Sources by Dr. Bruce Gendre, Assoc. Prof. of Physics
September 27th @ 1 pm: Undergraduate Research Symposium
September 30th @ 12 pm in TED-211 & EVC-303: TBA
Nov 2nd : Personal Statement & Application Workshop

Apply to ECS today!

(Click to apply.)

Spring 2026 Events:

Wed, Jan 21 @ 12 pm: How to Apply to Paid Summer Research Programs
Wed, Jan 28 @ 12 pm: A Student’s Guide to Financial Literacy
Wed, Feb 4 @ 12 pm: Research Seminar by Dr. Yamilee Morency (UVI Chemistry)
Wed, Feb 11 @ 12 pm: Research Seminar by Dr. Hayden Brown (UVI Mathematics)
Wed, Feb 18 @ 12 pm: Research Seminar by Dr. Kayla Blincow (UVI Marine Science)
Wed, Feb 25 @ 12 pm: Alumni Careers Panel featuring
- Akacia Halliday-Isaac, MS, M.Ed, PhD, Marine & Environmental Scientist
- Tiffany Garbutt, PhD, Asst. Director of Research Communications and Media & Asst. Prof.
- Cornel Philip, PhD, Regional Director at Astrazeneca
- Sanlin Robinson, PhD, Materials Scientist and Engineer
Feb 28: Application deadline

STEM Outreach & Research Programs

The Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Program offers scholarships, summer programs, research experiences, mentoring, and supplemental instruction to UVI students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Click here for more information and frequently asked questions.

Programs

SURP • NASA-MIRO • Math Behind the Science• Data Science

We have one easy application for UVI students to apply to our summer programs and academic year scholarships! Click here to apply now!

Sponsors

ECS Honors Fund • US Department of Energy • Title III • vi-EPSCoR • NASA• College of Science and Mathematics

Support Activities

Curriculum Development • Graduate School Prep • Mentoring & Advising • PLTL

Research Symposia • Workshops, Seminars, Conferences