We’re looking for Computer Security Scholars for the 2009 summer research experience for undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Maryland, College Park.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2, 2009
The Women in Engineering Program at the University of Maryland is seeking applications for Scholars to become integral members of 4 team-based research projects in computer security coordinated by faculty in the A. James Clark School of Engineering and Collegeof Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences. Students majoring in engineering, computer science, math, and physical science are strongly encouraged to apply.
Teams conduct research from June 1 through August 7, 2009. The program offers multiple tiers of mentorship and training in team skills and project organization, as well as addressing issues of concern to women in science and engineering. Each Scholar receives a $4,000 stipend, $300 food allowance and housing. Funding is available for transportation.
For additional information and applications, please review the Computer Security REU website at http://www.wie.umd.edu/undergrad/reucomps.html or contact Dr. Paige Smith (pesmith@umd.edu or 301-405-3931).
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Clark School of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Women in Engineering Program.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
American Diabetes Association: Training Opportunities
The American Diabetes Association offers a number of training opportunities for postdoctoral fellows, faculty, medical students and minority undergraduates. See their announcements and links to applications at http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-research/research-grant-application-forms/training-awards.jsp
Sigma Xi Grants-In-Aid of Research
Application Deadlines: March 15 and October 15 annually.
The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 80 years. By encouraging close working relationships between students and faculty, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.
The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.
While membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement for applying for funding from the Grants-in-Aid of Research program, approximately 75% of funds are restricted for use by dues paying student members of Sigma Xi or students whose project advisor is a dues paying member of Sigma Xi. Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.
For additional information and application materials, see Sigma Xi's grants-in-aid page: http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml
The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 80 years. By encouraging close working relationships between students and faculty, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.
The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.
While membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement for applying for funding from the Grants-in-Aid of Research program, approximately 75% of funds are restricted for use by dues paying student members of Sigma Xi or students whose project advisor is a dues paying member of Sigma Xi. Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.
For additional information and application materials, see Sigma Xi's grants-in-aid page: http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml
National Fragile X Foundation Summer Student Fellowships
Deadline April 20, 2009
Each spring, the National Fragile X Foundation funds a number of William & Enid Rosen Summer Student Fellowships of $2,500 each. These grants are designed to encourage interest in Fragile X research while adding to the Fragile X body of knowledge. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
See http://www.fragilex.org/html/request_for_application.htm for application materials.
Each spring, the National Fragile X Foundation funds a number of William & Enid Rosen Summer Student Fellowships of $2,500 each. These grants are designed to encourage interest in Fragile X research while adding to the Fragile X body of knowledge. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
See http://www.fragilex.org/html/request_for_application.htm for application materials.
Student Traineeship supported by Cystic Fibrosis Foundatin
Student traineeships are offered to introduce students to research related to cystic fibrosis. Applicants must be students in or about to enter a doctoral program (M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) Senior-level undergraduates planning to pursue graduate training may also apply. Each applicant must work with a faculty sponsor on a research project related to CF. The stipend is $1,500 and is paid directly to the trainee.
Please review the guidelines for complete submission information. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and should be submitted via e-mail to grants@cff.org.
See the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's training grant page for additional information.
http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/TrainingGrants/#Student_Traineeships
Please review the guidelines for complete submission information. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and should be submitted via e-mail to grants@cff.org.
See the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's training grant page for additional information.
http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/TrainingGrants/#Student_Traineeships
Amgen UROP Scholars at MIT
Amgen Scholars learn how to collaborate effectively in research settings while investigating areas of research interest within a specific discipline and gaining practical skills and knowledge for both graduate study and post-graduation careers. Participants become fully integrated in MIT’s summer research community, interacting with faculty mentors and fellow undergraduates while participating in research seminars and other networking events. Most importantly, Amgen Scholars become involved in exciting research and contribute to the advancement of science in an area of interest.
The Program also offers a competitive compensation package. Amgen Scholars working 40 hours per week for the nine week period will earn $4,212, based on an hourly wage of $11.70. Housing in a designated MIT residence hall and a food allowance will also be provided.
Space in the the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is limited; up to 26 undergraduates will be admitted for Summer 2009. Applicants must meet the the following criteria:
o Enrollment in four-year colleges and universities (including MIT) in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. Territories
o U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
o Sophomore status (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors, and non-graduating seniors who plan to continue undergraduate studies in Fall 2009
o Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above (based on a 4.0 scale)
o Interest in pursuing graduate school, including a PhD or MD-PhD
Program Dates: June 8 through Friday, August 7, 2009
Program Deadline: February 2, 2009
Visit the Amgen UROP Scholars website for additional information: http://web.mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/index.html
The Program also offers a competitive compensation package. Amgen Scholars working 40 hours per week for the nine week period will earn $4,212, based on an hourly wage of $11.70. Housing in a designated MIT residence hall and a food allowance will also be provided.
Space in the the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is limited; up to 26 undergraduates will be admitted for Summer 2009. Applicants must meet the the following criteria:
o Enrollment in four-year colleges and universities (including MIT) in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. Territories
o U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
o Sophomore status (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors, and non-graduating seniors who plan to continue undergraduate studies in Fall 2009
o Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above (based on a 4.0 scale)
o Interest in pursuing graduate school, including a PhD or MD-PhD
Program Dates: June 8 through Friday, August 7, 2009
Program Deadline: February 2, 2009
Visit the Amgen UROP Scholars website for additional information: http://web.mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/index.html
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
ASM's Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF)
The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) is aimed at highly competitive students who wish to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full time research at their home institutions with an ASM member and present research results at the ASM General Meeting the following year.
DEADLINE IS FEB. 1, 2009
Students will:
* Conduct a research project for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning in the summer of 2009
* Work with faculty mentors who are ASM members and who are employed at the students home institutions, and
* Submit a research abstract for presentation at the 2010 ASM General Meeting. (Should the opportunity to present research at the General Meeting conflict with graduation, then applicants should contact ASM).
Eligibility
Applicants who do not meet all eligibility requirements will not be considered.
Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must:
* Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2009-2010 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution,
* Be involved in a research project,
* Have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and
* Not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.
Eligible faculty mentors must:
* Have an appointment at the same institution as the student applicant
* Be ASM members, and
* Have an ongoing research project.
Funding
Funding for the ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is provided by the American Society for Microbiology.
The Fellowship provides:
* Up to $4000 for student stipend
* Two-year ASM student membership, and
* Up to $1000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2010 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.
For additional information, see http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319
DEADLINE IS FEB. 1, 2009
Students will:
* Conduct a research project for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning in the summer of 2009
* Work with faculty mentors who are ASM members and who are employed at the students home institutions, and
* Submit a research abstract for presentation at the 2010 ASM General Meeting. (Should the opportunity to present research at the General Meeting conflict with graduation, then applicants should contact ASM).
Eligibility
Applicants who do not meet all eligibility requirements will not be considered.
Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must:
* Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2009-2010 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution,
* Be involved in a research project,
* Have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and
* Not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.
Eligible faculty mentors must:
* Have an appointment at the same institution as the student applicant
* Be ASM members, and
* Have an ongoing research project.
Funding
Funding for the ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is provided by the American Society for Microbiology.
The Fellowship provides:
* Up to $4000 for student stipend
* Two-year ASM student membership, and
* Up to $1000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2010 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.
For additional information, see http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Summer Internships
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers a variety of special hiring opportunities for students interested in
• Health Care fields (e.g. healthcare administration, public health, etc.),
• Administration fields (e.g. business administration, accounting, math, etc.),
• Information Technology fields,
• Social Science fields (e.g. psychology, social work, sociology, etc.),
• Policy fields (Policy field (e.g. public policy, political science, public administration, etc.)
2009 Summer Internship Program (SIP): This is a 12-week program for current students. The purpose of the Summer Intern Program is to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals. Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs serving underserved and uninsured populations.
Eligible students may be seeking a high school diploma, undergraduate degree, graduate
degree, or doctoral degree.
Deadline is April 3, 2009.
2009 Diversity Summer Internship Program (DSIP): This is a 12-week Summer Internship program for college and university students to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals.
Deadline: April 9, 2009.
See their website at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CareersatCMS/02_SpecialHiringPrograms.asp for applications to the above programs as well as descriptions of other programs available to individuals with an interest in health care.
• Health Care fields (e.g. healthcare administration, public health, etc.),
• Administration fields (e.g. business administration, accounting, math, etc.),
• Information Technology fields,
• Social Science fields (e.g. psychology, social work, sociology, etc.),
• Policy fields (Policy field (e.g. public policy, political science, public administration, etc.)
2009 Summer Internship Program (SIP): This is a 12-week program for current students. The purpose of the Summer Intern Program is to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals. Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs serving underserved and uninsured populations.
Eligible students may be seeking a high school diploma, undergraduate degree, graduate
degree, or doctoral degree.
Deadline is April 3, 2009.
2009 Diversity Summer Internship Program (DSIP): This is a 12-week Summer Internship program for college and university students to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals.
Deadline: April 9, 2009.
See their website at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CareersatCMS/02_SpecialHiringPrograms.asp for applications to the above programs as well as descriptions of other programs available to individuals with an interest in health care.
Summer Research - Multiple Programs Listed
Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, New York)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world's top-ranking scientific institutions. The program is specifically designed for students considering a research career in the biomedical sciences. Approximately 50 students from all over the country come to Einstein, live on the campus, and participate in "hypothesis-driven" research in their area of interest. Summer positions are available in labs in every area of biomedical research. SURP students also attend weekly undergraduate level seminars on “hot” research topics, and also participate in career development workshops and a forum on ethical issues in science and medicine. At the end of the summer, SURP students present a poster describing their research at the annual SURP symposium on the Einstein campus. All SURP students receive a stipend housing, and a full range of social activities including attending a Broadway show, a baseball game, Bronx Zoo Day, student-faculty barbeques and various outings. Program dates, online application and further information are available on our website: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/phd/summer.htm
Baylor College of Medicine(Houston, Texas)
The Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program is a 9-week summer research program offered by the Graduate School. From its initiation in 1989, the SMART Program has provided undergraduate students from more than 240 colleges and universities an opportunity to experience research in a medical school environment. Between 80 and 90 positions are available each summer. The size of the program affords a unique chance to work closely with students from many different ethnic, educational and geographical backgrounds who share a common interest in biomedical science careers. Students become functioning members of Baylor laboratories and contribute to research efforts in more than 20 basic and clinical science departments. Students and mentors are matched based on the student's educational level, laboratory experiences and research interests. At the end of the program, students submit a short summary of their research. Daily noon seminars designed for this program help students develop their fundamental knowledge, introduce areas of biomedical research and emphasize the reciprocal relationship between basic research and clinical applications. A wide range of scientific topics, as well as career options and opportunities for participants interested in research, are explored. Seminar speakers span the range of career development from graduate students to world-renowned scientists and physicians. For additional information visit http://www.bcm.edu/smart/
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio)
The Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) program at Case Western Reserve University is a 10 week summer internship program designed to acquaint students with all aspects of scientific research, from formulation of a question to production of a final report. Each participant is assigned to a faculty member whose research is of interest to that student. While the student’s research is expected to contribute to ongoing research in the faculty member’s laboratory, the students are encouraged to help in designing a research project. Students share in their departments' weekly activities such as seminars and journal clubs. All participants join in several activities that will encourage interaction among all students engaged in summer research. The program culminates with a one-day poster session where students share their results with the research community at Case Western Reserve University. For additional information, visit http://www.case.edu/artsci/biol/hhmi/spur.html.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community.
Approximately 25 students from around the world will be accepted to the 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in areas of Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Macromolecular Structure, and Bioinformatics. Program dates for 2009 are June 7 - August 15, 2009. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2009. A $4000 stipend plus full room and board are provided. Please see our website www.cshl.edu/urp for an application and more information.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, Washington)
A summer research program for undergraduate students between their junior and senior year of studies is established at the Hutchinson Center. The program provides financial support and instruction on a research project under the guidance of a faculty member and laboratory staff. Students spend a nine week period as part of a research team after selecting an area of interest, such as: cellular biology, developmental biology, genetics, membrane biology, molecular biology, molecular immunology, structural biology, oncogenes, or virology. Weekly student/faculty research meetings take place throughout the summer, and students are encouraged to participate in other Center colloquia and seminars. For more information, visit http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/
Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine)
The Jackson Laboratory has an 83-year history of engaging students in research internships in genetics, bioinformatics, and mouse models of human diseases. Students work on independent projects under a scientist mentor and live together in a waterfront mansion. For more information and an applications (due Jan. 2), visit http://education.jax.org/summerstudent/index.html
New York University School of Medicine (New York, New York)
The Sackler Institute and the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine have sponsored a research internship program in the medical sciences for undergraduate students for the past 19 years. The purpose of the program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.), the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students may work with faculty in the disciplines of biochemistry, bio-informatics, biomedical imaging, cellular and molecular biology, clinical investigation, computational biology, developmental genetics, forensic pathology, immunology, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, structural biology and virology. For more information, visit http://www.med.nyu.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html.
Northwestern University
The Northwestern University Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) provides sophomores and juniors majoring in most disciplines with an opportunity for direct involvement in research. Throughout its 23-year history, SROP has endeavored to increase diversity among students pursuing graduate education and provide a valuable academic research experience for many students who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities. The program is eight weeks in length, from June 22 through August 13, 2009, and includes faculty supervised research, enrichment activities that prepare undergraduates for graduate school (i.e. graduate school application workshop, writing workshops, etc.), and a conference. Sophomores and juniors who are from groups which have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate schools (e.g., certain racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, etc.) are encouraged to apply for SROP.
For more information, please visit: http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/studentlife/multiculturaloffice/research/srop/
Rockefeller University (New York, New York)
The Rockefeller University, one of the nation's premier centers for scientific research, invites college sophomores and juniors to apply for a unique summer research opportunity. The 10 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program allows students to engage in intensive laboratory research, working one-on-one with faculty, postdocs and graduate fellows to experience life as a graduate student in the biological sciences. For additional information, visit www.rockefeller.edu/surf/
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey together with the UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, invite HHMI grantees with interest in future PhD or MD/PhD to participate in our highly successful summer research program, RISE (Research In Science and Engineering) at Rutgers/UMDNJ, [ http://rise.rutgers.edu ]http://rise.rutgers.edu. Some features that distinguish RISE from many other summer programs include:
- exciting interdisciplinary opportunities that span the biological, physical, behavioral and computational sciences
- student input into selection of faculty mentor
- extensive professional enrichment including training on scientific speaking and writing, GRE prep, and guidance on graduate school admission and career options
- Poster Session and culminating Research Symposium (oral presentations)
- great location only a short train ride from New York/Philadelphia and at the national hub of the pharmaceutical industry
- outstanding record of alumni awards and graduate/professional school placement
Apply on-line at http://rise.rutgers.edu. Admission starts in mid-January.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
The Summer Biomedical Training Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides biomedical research experiences for U.S. citizens and permanent resident undergraduates, particularly those underrepresented in these areas that are interested in receiving a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in the biomedical or behavioral sciences. Students from across the country complete a ten-week research experience with energetic faculty in state-of-the-art facilities at UMBC. This 10-week program offers a cross-disciplinary research experience in the 7 participating science and engineering departments. The program benefits include: round trip transportation, on-campus housing, meal allowance and a stipend. As a participant in the Summer Biomedical Training Program (SBTP) students also participate in a GRE Prep Course. This course is geared toward providing a thorough preparation for each of the sections of the GRE. At the end of the summer, the participants participate in the Annual Summer Research Festival hosted by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. This event serves as the culminating event for all of the summer research programs on campus and features poster presentations by approximately 70-80 summer researchers, with 3-4 students selected to give a ten-minute oral presentations. For more information visit www.umbc.edu/meyerhoff/Undergrad/summer/
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Over two hundred and fifty participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF.
The Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) program at UT Southwestern
This is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the quantitative/biological sciences. Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level, have completed the sophomore year, and be a U.S. citizen. Forty five participating faculty offer training in biophysics, computational biology, and quantitative and analytical chemistry. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF.
University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world's top-ranking scientific institutions. The program is specifically designed for students considering a research career in the biomedical sciences. Approximately 50 students from all over the country come to Einstein, live on the campus, and participate in "hypothesis-driven" research in their area of interest. Summer positions are available in labs in every area of biomedical research. SURP students also attend weekly undergraduate level seminars on “hot” research topics, and also participate in career development workshops and a forum on ethical issues in science and medicine. At the end of the summer, SURP students present a poster describing their research at the annual SURP symposium on the Einstein campus. All SURP students receive a stipend housing, and a full range of social activities including attending a Broadway show, a baseball game, Bronx Zoo Day, student-faculty barbeques and various outings. Program dates, online application and further information are available on our website: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/phd/summer.htm
Baylor College of Medicine(Houston, Texas)
The Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program is a 9-week summer research program offered by the Graduate School. From its initiation in 1989, the SMART Program has provided undergraduate students from more than 240 colleges and universities an opportunity to experience research in a medical school environment. Between 80 and 90 positions are available each summer. The size of the program affords a unique chance to work closely with students from many different ethnic, educational and geographical backgrounds who share a common interest in biomedical science careers. Students become functioning members of Baylor laboratories and contribute to research efforts in more than 20 basic and clinical science departments. Students and mentors are matched based on the student's educational level, laboratory experiences and research interests. At the end of the program, students submit a short summary of their research. Daily noon seminars designed for this program help students develop their fundamental knowledge, introduce areas of biomedical research and emphasize the reciprocal relationship between basic research and clinical applications. A wide range of scientific topics, as well as career options and opportunities for participants interested in research, are explored. Seminar speakers span the range of career development from graduate students to world-renowned scientists and physicians. For additional information visit http://www.bcm.edu/smart/
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio)
The Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) program at Case Western Reserve University is a 10 week summer internship program designed to acquaint students with all aspects of scientific research, from formulation of a question to production of a final report. Each participant is assigned to a faculty member whose research is of interest to that student. While the student’s research is expected to contribute to ongoing research in the faculty member’s laboratory, the students are encouraged to help in designing a research project. Students share in their departments' weekly activities such as seminars and journal clubs. All participants join in several activities that will encourage interaction among all students engaged in summer research. The program culminates with a one-day poster session where students share their results with the research community at Case Western Reserve University. For additional information, visit http://www.case.edu/artsci/biol/hhmi/spur.html.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community.
Approximately 25 students from around the world will be accepted to the 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in areas of Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Macromolecular Structure, and Bioinformatics. Program dates for 2009 are June 7 - August 15, 2009. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2009. A $4000 stipend plus full room and board are provided. Please see our website www.cshl.edu/urp for an application and more information.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, Washington)
A summer research program for undergraduate students between their junior and senior year of studies is established at the Hutchinson Center. The program provides financial support and instruction on a research project under the guidance of a faculty member and laboratory staff. Students spend a nine week period as part of a research team after selecting an area of interest, such as: cellular biology, developmental biology, genetics, membrane biology, molecular biology, molecular immunology, structural biology, oncogenes, or virology. Weekly student/faculty research meetings take place throughout the summer, and students are encouraged to participate in other Center colloquia and seminars. For more information, visit http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/
Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine)
The Jackson Laboratory has an 83-year history of engaging students in research internships in genetics, bioinformatics, and mouse models of human diseases. Students work on independent projects under a scientist mentor and live together in a waterfront mansion. For more information and an applications (due Jan. 2), visit http://education.jax.org/summerstudent/index.html
New York University School of Medicine (New York, New York)
The Sackler Institute and the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine have sponsored a research internship program in the medical sciences for undergraduate students for the past 19 years. The purpose of the program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.), the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students may work with faculty in the disciplines of biochemistry, bio-informatics, biomedical imaging, cellular and molecular biology, clinical investigation, computational biology, developmental genetics, forensic pathology, immunology, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, structural biology and virology. For more information, visit http://www.med.nyu.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html.
Northwestern University
The Northwestern University Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) provides sophomores and juniors majoring in most disciplines with an opportunity for direct involvement in research. Throughout its 23-year history, SROP has endeavored to increase diversity among students pursuing graduate education and provide a valuable academic research experience for many students who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities. The program is eight weeks in length, from June 22 through August 13, 2009, and includes faculty supervised research, enrichment activities that prepare undergraduates for graduate school (i.e. graduate school application workshop, writing workshops, etc.), and a conference. Sophomores and juniors who are from groups which have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate schools (e.g., certain racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, etc.) are encouraged to apply for SROP.
For more information, please visit: http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/studentlife/multiculturaloffice/research/srop/
Rockefeller University (New York, New York)
The Rockefeller University, one of the nation's premier centers for scientific research, invites college sophomores and juniors to apply for a unique summer research opportunity. The 10 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program allows students to engage in intensive laboratory research, working one-on-one with faculty, postdocs and graduate fellows to experience life as a graduate student in the biological sciences. For additional information, visit www.rockefeller.edu/surf/
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey together with the UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, invite HHMI grantees with interest in future PhD or MD/PhD to participate in our highly successful summer research program, RISE (Research In Science and Engineering) at Rutgers/UMDNJ, [ http://rise.rutgers.edu ]http://rise.rutgers.edu. Some features that distinguish RISE from many other summer programs include:
- exciting interdisciplinary opportunities that span the biological, physical, behavioral and computational sciences
- student input into selection of faculty mentor
- extensive professional enrichment including training on scientific speaking and writing, GRE prep, and guidance on graduate school admission and career options
- Poster Session and culminating Research Symposium (oral presentations)
- great location only a short train ride from New York/Philadelphia and at the national hub of the pharmaceutical industry
- outstanding record of alumni awards and graduate/professional school placement
Apply on-line at http://rise.rutgers.edu. Admission starts in mid-January.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
The Summer Biomedical Training Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides biomedical research experiences for U.S. citizens and permanent resident undergraduates, particularly those underrepresented in these areas that are interested in receiving a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in the biomedical or behavioral sciences. Students from across the country complete a ten-week research experience with energetic faculty in state-of-the-art facilities at UMBC. This 10-week program offers a cross-disciplinary research experience in the 7 participating science and engineering departments. The program benefits include: round trip transportation, on-campus housing, meal allowance and a stipend. As a participant in the Summer Biomedical Training Program (SBTP) students also participate in a GRE Prep Course. This course is geared toward providing a thorough preparation for each of the sections of the GRE. At the end of the summer, the participants participate in the Annual Summer Research Festival hosted by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. This event serves as the culminating event for all of the summer research programs on campus and features poster presentations by approximately 70-80 summer researchers, with 3-4 students selected to give a ten-minute oral presentations. For more information visit www.umbc.edu/meyerhoff/Undergrad/summer/
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Over two hundred and fifty participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF.
The Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) program at UT Southwestern
This is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the quantitative/biological sciences. Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level, have completed the sophomore year, and be a U.S. citizen. Forty five participating faculty offer training in biophysics, computational biology, and quantitative and analytical chemistry. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF.
University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program offers research experiences to undergraduate junior and senior students interested in biological research careers. Each student does full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of seven disciplinary clusters: Bioenergy, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Computational Biology & Biostatistics, Environmental Biology, Neurobiology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, or Virology. The seven disciplinary areas are woven together in an interdisciplinary learning community through discussions about evolutionary theory. In addition, science writing, research ethics, preparation for graduate school, and biological science career choices are highlighted. At the end of the program, students orally present their research at a symposium, and publish written reports summarizing their research in a program journal. For more information visit: http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/.
Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)
The BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMedRAP) at Washington University in St. Louis is a 10-week summer research program for exceptional students interested in pursuing biomedical research careers. Students are provided with a generous stipend, housing and travel to and from St. Louis. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience to prepare participants for top-quality Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences. Weekly faculty and graduate student science talks and social and career building activities are integral to the program. For more information, visit http://biomedrap.wustl.edu
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences (New York, NY)
The Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, centrally located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has established the ACCESS Summer Internship Program for training under-served college students in the biomedical sciences. The aim of the internship is to awaken and foster an interest in biomedical research and education. It is open to students who are interested in getting a Ph.D. degree and who have excelled in their sophomore or junior years in college. During the 10-week program students receive: (1) hands-on experience in a research laboratory under the mentorship of an experienced scientist; (2) attend lectures and discussions aimed at enhancing an understanding of the current status of biomedical research, and the range of career opportunities available. A mandatory intensive GRE preparatory course was implemented in the summer curriculum. At the end of the program the students give oral and poster presentations on their research. For more information, visit http://www.biomedsci.cornell.edu.
Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)
The BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMedRAP) at Washington University in St. Louis is a 10-week summer research program for exceptional students interested in pursuing biomedical research careers. Students are provided with a generous stipend, housing and travel to and from St. Louis. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience to prepare participants for top-quality Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences. Weekly faculty and graduate student science talks and social and career building activities are integral to the program. For more information, visit http://biomedrap.wustl.edu
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences (New York, NY)
The Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, centrally located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has established the ACCESS Summer Internship Program for training under-served college students in the biomedical sciences. The aim of the internship is to awaken and foster an interest in biomedical research and education. It is open to students who are interested in getting a Ph.D. degree and who have excelled in their sophomore or junior years in college. During the 10-week program students receive: (1) hands-on experience in a research laboratory under the mentorship of an experienced scientist; (2) attend lectures and discussions aimed at enhancing an understanding of the current status of biomedical research, and the range of career opportunities available. A mandatory intensive GRE preparatory course was implemented in the summer curriculum. At the end of the program the students give oral and poster presentations on their research. For more information, visit http://www.biomedsci.cornell.edu.
HHMI National Research Scholars at Stony Brook
This program provides support for high-achieving non-Stony Brook University juniors and seniors to engage in biological sciences research at Stony Brook.
Deadline is Feb. 16; program dates are June 1- August 7, 2009.
Visit their website for more information: http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/NationalScholars/NationalScholars.shtml
Projects available in the following areas: Applied Math and Statistics, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology and Evolution, Marine Science, Materials Science, Medicine, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Neurobiology and Behavior, Oral Biology and Pathology, Pharmacology,
Physiology & Biophysics. See available faculty at http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/NationalScholars/researchers.shtml
Deadline is Feb. 16; program dates are June 1- August 7, 2009.
Visit their website for more information: http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/NationalScholars/NationalScholars.shtml
Projects available in the following areas: Applied Math and Statistics, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology and Evolution, Marine Science, Materials Science, Medicine, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Neurobiology and Behavior, Oral Biology and Pathology, Pharmacology,
Physiology & Biophysics. See available faculty at http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/NationalScholars/researchers.shtml
Summer Research @ Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research and Cornell University
The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) offers paid summer internships to undergraduate students interested in gaining scientific research experience in laboratory settings.
Highlights of this internship program include:
-Independent research projects in genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, cell biology, plant insect interactions and more.
- Laboratory training with Cornell University and BTI researchers
- Weekly seminars: World-class speakers and career development workshops
- Diverse environment: Students and researchers from around the world
- Student Summer Symposium: Students present their research projects with talks and posters
- Competitive Stipend: $500 weekly plus housing in beautiful Ithaca, NY
- Deadline: Feb. 15
See their website for more information: http://www.bti.cornell.edu/educationInternships.php
Highlights of this internship program include:
-Independent research projects in genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, cell biology, plant insect interactions and more.
- Laboratory training with Cornell University and BTI researchers
- Weekly seminars: World-class speakers and career development workshops
- Diverse environment: Students and researchers from around the world
- Student Summer Symposium: Students present their research projects with talks and posters
- Competitive Stipend: $500 weekly plus housing in beautiful Ithaca, NY
- Deadline: Feb. 15
See their website for more information: http://www.bti.cornell.edu/educationInternships.php
Saturday, January 24, 2009
SURE fellows present research at the University of Florida
2009 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science for Life Undergraduate Creativity Award, University of Florida
At the heart of the competition was the definition of creativity as the process of applied imagination that results in the formation of something tangible (having actual form and substance), new and valuable. Dr. Pat Marsteller, Director of the CSE and HHMI Initiatives, nominated four Emory students to attend this conference: Wenjie Xiao (mentored by Dr. David Weinshenker, Genetics; SURE 2007), Sara Raiser (mentored by Dr. Vin Tanprika, Endocrinology; SURE 2008), Miguel Rovira (mentored by Dr. Cora MacBeth, Chemistry; IRES 2008), and Thinh Bui (mentored by Dr. David Lynn, Chemistry; SURE 2007).
At the heart of the competition was the definition of creativity as the process of applied imagination that results in the formation of something tangible (having actual form and substance), new and valuable. Dr. Pat Marsteller, Director of the CSE and HHMI Initiatives, nominated four Emory students to attend this conference: Wenjie Xiao (mentored by Dr. David Weinshenker, Genetics; SURE 2007), Sara Raiser (mentored by Dr. Vin Tanprika, Endocrinology; SURE 2008), Miguel Rovira (mentored by Dr. Cora MacBeth, Chemistry; IRES 2008), and Thinh Bui (mentored by Dr. David Lynn, Chemistry; SURE 2007).
There were more than 150 entries spanning the arts and sciences and more than 120 students participated in the competition. A total of twelve (5 science and 7 arts) awards were selected.
Sara Raiser won the first place in the science competition; this award will allow her to travel anywhere in the world to present her research.
Johnny Harris, a University of Florida undergraduate who participated in SURE 2008, also received a poster award.
Emory’s HHMI grant will co-support these two awards. Congratulations Sara and Johnny!
CTSI + PPFA = SURE $
We are excited to announce additions to the SURE 2009 budget courtesy of the CTSI and PPFA. These funds augment support available via our HHMI grant, the SIRE program, and the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Both Emory and visiting students are eligible for funding.
The Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a local partnership that includes Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kaiser Permanente of Georgia and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Translational research is the buzzword for the intersection of research and healthcare, specifically, how information obtained by researchers at the bench informs a physician's patient care, and vice versa. This collaboration is funded by the National Institutes of Health, and includes support for four summer research fellows. To learn more about transitional research, visit CTSI's website at http://www.actsi.org/. CTSI supported four SURE students in 2008.
Concerned Parents for AIDS Research (CPFA) began in 1989 as a group of parents realized that AIDS is a public health threat to all. CPFA funds basic biomedical and clinical research projects that will lead to a more complete understanding of the disease process, to the development of better treatments, and ultimately, to the discovery of a vaccine and a cure for AIDS. CPFA has raised over $5 million to support research on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; last summer, CPFA raised $100,000 to fund SURE students to work with AIDS research at Emory's Vaccine Center over the next several years. The first five awards will be made for the summer of 2009. For more information on CPFA's work, visit their website at http://cpfaidsresearch.org/
The Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a local partnership that includes Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kaiser Permanente of Georgia and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Translational research is the buzzword for the intersection of research and healthcare, specifically, how information obtained by researchers at the bench informs a physician's patient care, and vice versa. This collaboration is funded by the National Institutes of Health, and includes support for four summer research fellows. To learn more about transitional research, visit CTSI's website at http://www.actsi.org/. CTSI supported four SURE students in 2008.
Concerned Parents for AIDS Research (CPFA) began in 1989 as a group of parents realized that AIDS is a public health threat to all. CPFA funds basic biomedical and clinical research projects that will lead to a more complete understanding of the disease process, to the development of better treatments, and ultimately, to the discovery of a vaccine and a cure for AIDS. CPFA has raised over $5 million to support research on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; last summer, CPFA raised $100,000 to fund SURE students to work with AIDS research at Emory's Vaccine Center over the next several years. The first five awards will be made for the summer of 2009. For more information on CPFA's work, visit their website at http://cpfaidsresearch.org/
Janelia Undergraduate Scholars (HHMI)
HHMI's Janelia Scholars program gives undergraduates an opportunity to spend 10 weeks during the summer doing research as an intern in the lab of a mentor at Janelia Farm. The scholars are encouraged to attend weekly seminars and other events at Janelia. At the end of the session, each scholar will present their work at a symposium.
We want to identify some of the very best future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians interested in our areas of research at an early career stage. We expect this to enrich the students' intellectual development and to benefit research at Janelia.
Eligibility: Any matriculated undergraduate may apply. We will not consider gender, race, ethnic origin, nationality, or religion in our admission decisions.
Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2009
Students are required to spend a full 10 weeks at Janelia, but we can be flexible on the specific start and end dates to accommodate different universities academic calendars. We provide accommodations in our housing village. There is also an allowance of $4,500 for the 10-week period. The program also supports the most economical travel to and from Janelia.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2009 at 2 P.M. ET.
Application: Visit the Scholars website for application information and available mentors. http://www.hhmi.org/janelia/undergrad.html
We want to identify some of the very best future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians interested in our areas of research at an early career stage. We expect this to enrich the students' intellectual development and to benefit research at Janelia.
Eligibility: Any matriculated undergraduate may apply. We will not consider gender, race, ethnic origin, nationality, or religion in our admission decisions.
Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2009
Students are required to spend a full 10 weeks at Janelia, but we can be flexible on the specific start and end dates to accommodate different universities academic calendars. We provide accommodations in our housing village. There is also an allowance of $4,500 for the 10-week period. The program also supports the most economical travel to and from Janelia.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2009 at 2 P.M. ET.
Application: Visit the Scholars website for application information and available mentors. http://www.hhmi.org/janelia/undergrad.html
Friday, January 23, 2009
Minority Health Disparities Programs for Undergraduats and Graduate Students
The Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program
http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/undergraduate-summer
For undergraduates in the summer between their junior and senior year, or students who have completed their baccalaureate degree but not yet been accepted into a graduate program, the program offers:
■ A financial award of $4,000 for 10 weeks of research and other activities
■ Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere within the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
■ Six units of transferable research course credit
■ Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls
The explicit objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly pulmonary, heart and vascular, and blood diseases and disorders) in which they have a specific interest, participate in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop, and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research symposium.
The NIH/ISMD Graduate Scholars Program
http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/home
For prospective graduate students interested in a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, the Graduate College also sponsors an NIH/IMSD Scholars Program. The program’s intent is to guarantee five (5) years of funding to those who are admitted into one of sixteen (16) biomedical graduate programs at the University of Arizona. First year scholars receive:
■ A financial award of $21,900 in the form of a research assistantship
■ In-state and out-of-state tuition waivers
■ $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national conference
■ Rotation through 3-4 laboratories
■ Participation in a small group seminar focusing on survival skills for graduate school
■ In subsequent years, equivalent funding will be provided in the form of a research or teaching assistantship, traineeship and/or fellowship
■ Support of up to $1,500 to assist with supplies for their dissertation.
You may review aspects of these programs, including an online application for the summer program, at [ http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/undergraduate-summer ]http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/undergraduate-summer. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact me (mvelez@grad.arizona.edu) or Sandi Bartell ([ mailto:bartell@email.arizona.edu ]bartell@email.arizona.edu) the IMSD Program Coordinator. Also, I would be happy to mail you informational brochures on both programs and attached is a summer program flyer.
http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/undergraduate-summer
For undergraduates in the summer between their junior and senior year, or students who have completed their baccalaureate degree but not yet been accepted into a graduate program, the program offers:
■ A financial award of $4,000 for 10 weeks of research and other activities
■ Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere within the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
■ Six units of transferable research course credit
■ Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls
The explicit objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly pulmonary, heart and vascular, and blood diseases and disorders) in which they have a specific interest, participate in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop, and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research symposium.
The NIH/ISMD Graduate Scholars Program
http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/home
For prospective graduate students interested in a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, the Graduate College also sponsors an NIH/IMSD Scholars Program. The program’s intent is to guarantee five (5) years of funding to those who are admitted into one of sixteen (16) biomedical graduate programs at the University of Arizona. First year scholars receive:
■ A financial award of $21,900 in the form of a research assistantship
■ In-state and out-of-state tuition waivers
■ $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national conference
■ Rotation through 3-4 laboratories
■ Participation in a small group seminar focusing on survival skills for graduate school
■ In subsequent years, equivalent funding will be provided in the form of a research or teaching assistantship, traineeship and/or fellowship
■ Support of up to $1,500 to assist with supplies for their dissertation.
You may review aspects of these programs, including an online application for the summer program, at [ http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/undergraduate-summer ]http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/undergraduate-summer. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact me (mvelez@grad.arizona.edu) or Sandi Bartell ([ mailto:bartell@email.arizona.edu ]bartell@email.arizona.edu) the IMSD Program Coordinator. Also, I would be happy to mail you informational brochures on both programs and attached is a summer program flyer.
Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine accepting submissions
Here's an exciting opportunity for faculty and students to publish original research and scientific reviews in the Yale Journal of
Biology and Medicine. The YJBM is an open access, peer-reviewed journal available through PubMed Central.
The journal publishes papers in all areas of biology, in addition to clinical research, case reports, and articles on the history of medicine and health policy. We are especially interested in basic science research.
We also highly encourage contributions from exceptional undergraduates. As the process of manuscript preparation, submission, and revision is an important component of research and scientific training, submitting to and publishing in
the YJBM is of great benefit to students.
More broadly, we hope that your faculty will consider the YJBM as a venue for timely, peer-reviewed communication of scientific advancements. Additional information about the journal and its submission guidelines are available at
http://yjbm.yale.edu.
Biology and Medicine. The YJBM is an open access, peer-reviewed journal available through PubMed Central.
The journal publishes papers in all areas of biology, in addition to clinical research, case reports, and articles on the history of medicine and health policy. We are especially interested in basic science research.
We also highly encourage contributions from exceptional undergraduates. As the process of manuscript preparation, submission, and revision is an important component of research and scientific training, submitting to and publishing in
the YJBM is of great benefit to students.
More broadly, we hope that your faculty will consider the YJBM as a venue for timely, peer-reviewed communication of scientific advancements. Additional information about the journal and its submission guidelines are available at
http://yjbm.yale.edu.
Student conference at UNC Wilmington 3/19-21
The Evolution Learning Community at the University of North Carolina,
Wilmington, will be hosting "Darwin's Legacy: Evolution's Impact on Science and Culture" - a multidisciplinary student conference to be held March 19-21, 2009. The conference will be a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts who are conducting research or creative endeavors related to evolution to present their research, investigate graduate study opportunities, network, enhance their CVs, and enrich the body of knowledge surrounding evolution. Abstracts are due on January 30, 2009; authors will be notified of acceptance by February 12, 2009.
Abstracts may be submitted to any of the following theme sessions: evolution and the social sciences; evolution and religion;
evolution and human uniqueness; economics of evolution and its consequences; the biodiversity crisis and conservation; Darwin's impact on art, music, and literature; sex and evolution; genomes, race, and medicine; evolution and ethics; the future of humanity; species in space and time; speciation and the species problem. Note that papers need not be submitted to a theme session; presentations on any topic related to evolution are welcome. In addition to the student presentations, there will be addresses by keynote speakers, including Kevin Padian, David Mindell, David Buss, and Peter Carruthers.
For further details, visit http://library.uncw.edu/web/outreach/evolution/conference.html
Wilmington, will be hosting "Darwin's Legacy: Evolution's Impact on Science and Culture" - a multidisciplinary student conference to be held March 19-21, 2009. The conference will be a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts who are conducting research or creative endeavors related to evolution to present their research, investigate graduate study opportunities, network, enhance their CVs, and enrich the body of knowledge surrounding evolution. Abstracts are due on January 30, 2009; authors will be notified of acceptance by February 12, 2009.
Abstracts may be submitted to any of the following theme sessions: evolution and the social sciences; evolution and religion;
evolution and human uniqueness; economics of evolution and its consequences; the biodiversity crisis and conservation; Darwin's impact on art, music, and literature; sex and evolution; genomes, race, and medicine; evolution and ethics; the future of humanity; species in space and time; speciation and the species problem. Note that papers need not be submitted to a theme session; presentations on any topic related to evolution are welcome. In addition to the student presentations, there will be addresses by keynote speakers, including Kevin Padian, David Mindell, David Buss, and Peter Carruthers.
For further details, visit http://library.uncw.edu/web/outreach/evolution/conference.html
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