Choosing the physics major at Emory

Dr. Connie Roth's Phys 397R: Research & Careers in Physics students have assembled a wonderful resource for first year students who are considering majoring in physics.

http://www.physics.emory.edu/faculty/roth/freshmanFAQ/

Thank you, Grace, Paulina, Paul, Wei, Mary, Mina, and Dr. Roth! Now we know.

SURE 2009 at Emory: Calendar and Info for Participants

Hello all! Here's some information you've been eagerly waiting for:

SURE 2009 Calendar: http://tiny.cc/SURE09_Calendar

Info for SURE 2009 Participants (housing, transportation, etc.):
http://tiny.cc/SURE09_Incoming

A delightful metaphor for mentoring in the sciences

Graduate student Kacie Kinzer (New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program) produced an awesome project that immediately made me think of the importance of asking for guidance as you find your way to your goals.

Check it out at ttp://www.tweenbots.com.

So... be a good little robot and ask lots of people to help you get unstuck and point you in the right direction :)

Summer Program in Computational Neuroscience at The University of Pennsylvania

Dates: June 1 – August 14, 2009

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until April 20, 2009


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Applications are invited for an intensive summer program of hands-on training to introduce undergraduate students to the principles and techniques of computational neuroscience. The summer program will be directed by Drs. Michael Kahana and Joshua Jacobs, of the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with over 22 Neuroscience faculty from Penn and allied institutions. 
 
An initial short course will introduce students to the basic methods of using computational techniques to model and analyze neuronal activity.   After the course, students will carry out research rotations in U. Penn laboratories, under the supervision of the faculty.  Lectures, chalk talks, and social events will continue throughout the summer.

All undergraduates with an interest in computational neuroscience are encouraged to apply.  Applicants are encouraged from a variety of backgrounds:  biology or psychology students seeking an introduction to more quantitative approaches, or students from engineering, physics, and related fields who seek exposure to neuroscience.  The goal of the program is to foster training that integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to understanding neural function.

Housing is available, if needed, on the Penn campus, and a stipend will be provided to cover living expenses.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please gather these application materials:
  1.  A completed application
  2.  An (unofficial) transcript
  3.  A resume/CV describing your research and professional experience

and send them via email to compneurosci@psych.upenn.edu.  Download application and review available faculty at http://memory.psych.upenn.edu/compneurosci/.

If you have any questions, please feel to contact Drs. Kahana or Jacobs at compneurosci@psych.upenn.edu

James Watson @ Emory: April 14 (today! very soon!)

Event Open To Emory Community

"The Doing of Science" by Dr. James D. Watson

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009, 1 – 2PM

Location: Glenn Memorial Auditorium

Summer research: Nanoscholars Program at CAU

The 2009 Nanoscholars Undergraduate Summer Program at Clark Atlanta University will begin June 7, 2009 and will end July 17, 2009. It is open to all undergraduate students majoring in one of the natural or physical sciences, who will have completed their freshman year, have an interest in the nanoscale and plan to attend graduate school upon graduation. Each participant will have a personalized research project as well as have both a graduate student mentor and faculty advisor. This summer’s Program will include seminars, short courses, regular laboratory meetings and research presentations. Interested students may apply by completing the application found on this web site. Participating students will receive a stipend of $3,000.00 and you will be required to commit a minimum of 40 hours per week to the program’s activities. Room, board and round-trip transportation to Atlanta will be provided.

Program Dates: June 7 - July 17, 2009

Deadline: April 30

See flyer: http://www.cfnm.cau.edu/graphics/SummerNanoScholars%20Flyer.JPG

Additional info and link to online application available here: http://www.cfnm.cau.edu/ed_prog.html

Emory: Students visiting/doing research in developing countries this summer

Those of you scheduled to do a summer research fellowships in a developing country should attend the workshop being offered by the Emory Global Health Institute on April 18.

You can find the announcement here: http://www.globalhealth.emory.edu/fundingOpportunities/wac_and_photog_workshop_2009.php

SHORT DEADLINE!!! HIV/AIDS summer undergraduate research at Emory Vaccine Center and Grady Clinic

Funds are available for several positions in HIV/AIDS research at the Emory Vaccine Center. There is a very quick turn-around to this application.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students (still enrolled in college when the program starts)

Program Dates: May 26 - July 31, 2009 (participants would be part of the SURE Program)

Applications due via email: April 17

Notifications: will be made by April 24; acceptance of offers due by April 30.

Application Materials:
Application Form (available as rtf file or doc file): program description and application form you can type into, save, and return by email; also lists other requirements (short essay, letter of recommendation) and available mentors.

Science Writing at Emory

Did you know that there is a science writer's group at Emory?

The Science Writers Association at Emory (SWAE) is dedicated to providing an open venue for young scientists to improve their communication skills through writing, editing, and publishing and will achieve this through the production of a student-operated, periodic science publication. This publication will feature high quality science writing and news reporting by graduate students across diverse disciplines at Emory.

But note that they will consider undergraduate authors as well.

Check out their website at http://www.students.emory.edu/sciencewriters/, where you can also read their publication, in scripto.