This report is aimed at educators and policy-makers but I think it's a good read for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused (STEM) careers.
What are the skills required for STEM jobs? Why are STEM graduates (and their skills) sought-after in the job market?
Might reading this report (hint: try the executive summary) help you put a name to the skills you are developing in your undergraduate coursework and research? Could be! Find out at http://cew.georgetown.edu/STEM/
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Summer research opps @ University of Texas Southwestern
Click on the flyers and links below for detailed information
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
UNCF / Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
The UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards are intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in furthering their science education and pursuing biological, chemical or engineering science careers by providing tuition support and opportunities for research and engineering experience in a state-of-the-art industrial laboratory.
At least 15 Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made in 2012. Each award is up to a maximum of $30,000 that consists of a scholarship award of up to $25,000 and a summer research internship stipend of at least $5,000.
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2011
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for the UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards, an applicant must be:
African American (Black)
Enrolled full time in a four- year college or university in the United States
A junior who will be a degree candidate in the 2012-13 academic year
A life or physical sciences, or engineering major. Physical sciences majors must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the 2011-12 academic year. First professional degree (Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S, etc.) majors are not eligible.
A student with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Committed to the ten to twelve-week summer internships at a Merck facility
A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
See additional information at: http://umsi.uncf.org/UndergraduateInstructions/tabid/210/Default.aspx
Note they also have awards for graduate students and postdocs.
At least 15 Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made in 2012. Each award is up to a maximum of $30,000 that consists of a scholarship award of up to $25,000 and a summer research internship stipend of at least $5,000.
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2011
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for the UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards, an applicant must be:
African American (Black)
Enrolled full time in a four- year college or university in the United States
A junior who will be a degree candidate in the 2012-13 academic year
A life or physical sciences, or engineering major. Physical sciences majors must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the 2011-12 academic year. First professional degree (Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S, etc.) majors are not eligible.
A student with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Committed to the ten to twelve-week summer internships at a Merck facility
A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
See additional information at: http://umsi.uncf.org/UndergraduateInstructions/tabid/210/Default.aspx
Note they also have awards for graduate students and postdocs.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
NSF's list of funding opportunities for young scientists
Some of these apply to undergraduates, others are for graduate students and postdocs.
http://nsfgrfp.org/applicant_resources/other_funding_opportunities
http://nsfgrfp.org/applicant_resources/other_funding_opportunities
NSF Graduate Fellowship 2012 applications now available
See http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Deadline is early to mid-November and varies by discipline; see announcement.
A full description of the award, including eligibility, is outlined at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11582/nsf11582.htm
These awards are open to pre-PhD and first-year PhD students in the following disciplines: engineering, mathematical sciences, chemistry, astronomy, physics, materials research; social sciences, psychology, geosciences, STEM Education and Learning research, and life sciences.
These applications are completed via FastLane (the National Science Foundation's online grant submission and management interface), which can be a bit overwhelming so please start early AND seek the counsel of faculty mentors (current and intended).
Deadline is early to mid-November and varies by discipline; see announcement.
Fellows benefit from a three-year annual stipend of $30,000 along with a $10,500 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education they choose.
A full description of the award, including eligibility, is outlined at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11582/nsf11582.htm
These awards are open to pre-PhD and first-year PhD students in the following disciplines: engineering, mathematical sciences, chemistry, astronomy, physics, materials research; social sciences, psychology, geosciences, STEM Education and Learning research, and life sciences.
These applications are completed via FastLane (the National Science Foundation's online grant submission and management interface), which can be a bit overwhelming so please start early AND seek the counsel of faculty mentors (current and intended).
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Emory Family Weekend: Undergraduate Research Poster Session
Family Weekend
Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium
Friday Oct 14 from 3-5 pm and
Saturday Oct 15 from 10 am -12 pm in the Dobbs University Center (DUC)
http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/research/sire/symposiums/index.html
Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium
Friday Oct 14 from 3-5 pm and
Saturday Oct 15 from 10 am -12 pm in the Dobbs University Center (DUC)
http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/research/sire/symposiums/index.html
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
New Genetic Counseling program at Emory University
A career worth exploring for those of you with an interest in research and clinical medicine:
Emory University School of Medicine Genetic Counseling Training Program
Please visit our website at http://genetics.emory.edu/gc_training/.
Emory University School of Medicine Genetic Counseling Training Program
Please visit our website at http://genetics.emory.edu/gc_training/.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Emory Vaccine Center: summer research opportunity
A few positions are still available for summer research at the Emory Vaccine Center.
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Contact:
Maureen K. Mittler, MBA
Coordinator
Emory Vaccine Center
954 Gatewood Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
maureen.mittler@emory.edu
404‐727‐4318
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
CUR's Registry of Undergraduate Researchers
The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in the fields of Anthropology/Archaeology, Arts/Humanities, Biology/Biochemistry, Business, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, English and Linguistics, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Health Professions, History, Journalism and Communications, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/ Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.
Any undergraduate may go to https://www.cur.org/ugreg/reg1.asp to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student or the student's institution and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service. Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other marketing purposes will not be granted access. Graduate School representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their research programs and financial support opportunities.
We hope that students who are currently in their junior year will register now, but anyone with undergraduate research experience may register at any time. You will be able to update your listing as appropriate, to include any summer research experience or information about Senior Theses and test scores. We also welcome submissions by students who are engaged in Masters' Degree programs now but who plan on going on to a PhD program. Just fill out the information on the form including the date you intend to enter a PhD program and your date of completion of your undergraduate degree. Upload a link to your CV that contains complete information about your MS/MA degree activity (school, subject, thesis topic (if applicable), and advisor).
Any undergraduate may go to https://www.cur.org/ugreg/reg1.asp to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student or the student's institution and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service. Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other marketing purposes will not be granted access. Graduate School representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their research programs and financial support opportunities.
We hope that students who are currently in their junior year will register now, but anyone with undergraduate research experience may register at any time. You will be able to update your listing as appropriate, to include any summer research experience or information about Senior Theses and test scores. We also welcome submissions by students who are engaged in Masters' Degree programs now but who plan on going on to a PhD program. Just fill out the information on the form including the date you intend to enter a PhD program and your date of completion of your undergraduate degree. Upload a link to your CV that contains complete information about your MS/MA degree activity (school, subject, thesis topic (if applicable), and advisor).
Please feel free to contact me, should you have any questions.
Be sure to include a statement of your research interests, as this will be important for making the match.
Graduate schools may provide a link to their websites, and may provide a short description of opportunities, such as research fields and fellowships. For graduate schools that wish to review the student information, there is an access fee of $1,500 for the entire database, or $300 for one specific discipline. Again, there is no cost to you as a student to create a profile.
CUR believes that this service will be a great benefit for both students and graduate schools by narrowing the search for the right match. So if you are interested in graduate school, please take a moment to register now. For more information or to login if you've already created a profile, please visit: http://www.cur.org/ugreg/
Sincerely,
Robin Howard
Senior Director, Membership Services
Council on Undergraduate Research
734 15th St NW Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-4810x203
(202) 783-4811 fax
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Summer Research in Obstetrics/Gynecology
For Emory, Morehouse, Spelman Agnes Scott Colleges only. Requires 2 year commitment.
Website: http://www.actsi.org/actre
Application Deadline: December 5, 2010
For questions, contact: funderw@emory.edu
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and Emory University (EU) have been awarded a unique partnership grant to promote workforce diversity and education in the reproductive sciences and women’s health. We invite eligible sophomore students interested in doctoral careers in reproductive sciences to apply for a 2- year research development program with the Atlanta Center for Translational Research in Endometriosis (ACTRE pronounced “actor”). The goal of the ACTRE scholar program is to
introduce under-represented minority students to translational human reproductive research that demonstrate how cellular and molecular biology bridge the way to clinical therapeutic treatments in reproductive medicine. During this 2-year program, scholars will receive training in translational research principles and reproductive science topics, laboratory techniques, create a professional development plan, and shadow clinical specialists in Gynecologic Surgery and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Undergraduate scholars will conduct supervised translational research with
a focus on a serious and common women’s health issue, endometriosis. At the end of the second year, participants will take part in a formal research symposium. Approved posters and abstracts will be published through our program web site and scholars will have an opportunity to submit research findings for presentation at national meetings in reproductive sciences. ACTRE is sponsored by a grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Website: http://www.actsi.org/actre
Application Deadline: December 5, 2010
For questions, contact: funderw@emory.edu
American Heart Association research
The purpose of this undergraduate research training program is to encourage promising students, including women and members of minority groups underrepresented in the sciences, from all disciplines to consider research careers while supporting the highest quality scientific investigation broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Deadline: Feb-08-2011
Positions also available for medical students, postdoctoral fellows and predoctoral students. See their Applicant Information Guide for details.
Positions also available for medical students, postdoctoral fellows and predoctoral students. See their Applicant Information Guide for details.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Research at the Pasteur Institute in Paris
Summer 2011 Undergraduate Internships at the Institut Pasteur for US citizens
The internships are a unique chance for undergrads to work in biological labs over the course of the summer...in Paris at the world-recognized Institut Pasteur.
The application may be downloaded from our homepage: http://www.pasteurfoundation.org/internships.shtml
Eligibility: Applicants must 1) be undergraduates with an excellent academic record and a strong interest in biosciences and biomedical research (prior lab experience is highly recommended); 2) have completed three full years (six semesters) of college course work by the time the internship commences; and 3) not have received an undergraduate degree at the time of application. Knowledge of French or desire to learn it is advisable. This program is open to U.S. citizens only.
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Summer research in Switzerland!
Summer Research Program Life Sciences and Technology at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), will offer an intensive research training opportunity to 25 undergraduate students interested in research careers in life sciences. This program will run from July 4th to August 26th 2011.
Read more at http://infoscholarship.net/summer-research-program-for-undergraduate-students-switzerland.html
Application deadline is February 15, 2011.
NASA summer fellowships and internships
Leave it to NASA to set up a Stargate-like portal to all their student programs! They call it one-stop shopping because you complete one application to be considered for multiple opportunities.
http://intern.nasa.gov/
Check it out! They also have international research opportunities.
http://intern.nasa.gov/
Check it out! They also have international research opportunities.
Pathways to Science searchable program database
Go to
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Summerresearch.asp
and search by topic and geographic region.
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Summerresearch.asp
and search by topic and geographic region.
Summer research in digital forensics
Digital Forensics is the application of forensic science techniques to the acquisition and analysis of evidence that exists in digital form (e.g. evidence found in files on hard drives, in emails, in network activity, etc). The University of Rhode Island offers one of the most comprehensive degree programs in digital forensics through a Computer Science Department at a major university.
See http://reu.cs.uri.edu/ for details.
Eligibility: undergraduates, US citizens [funded by NSF]
Stipend: $4000 and housing allowance
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Georgia Tech Petit Scholars
This is a year-long program for undergraduates, with the following stipend schedule:
$1,450 stipend for spring semester - work 12+ hours a week
$3,000 stipend for summer session - work 40+ hours a week
$1,450 stipend for fall semester - work 12+ hours a week
Eligibility: open to students at Georgia Tech, Morehouse College, Georgia State University, Emory University and Agnes Scott College
Description: This competitive scholarship program allows undergraduates to conduct independent research in state-of-the-art biotech laboratories at IBB. The program runs from January 2011 to December of 2011 and serves to develop the next generation of leading bioengineering and bioscience researchers by providing a comprehensive research experience for an entire year. Applications are now being accepted with a deadline of Friday, September, 17, 2010.
For more information about the program (including a link to the online application), please visit: Petit Scholars http://petitscholars.gatech.edu
For additional information, contact
Colly O'Brien Mitchell
Special Projects Coordinator
Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB)
315 Ferst Drive, Suite 1115
Atlanta GA 30332-0363 USA
phone: 404.894.5982
fax: 404.894.2291
NSF website features SURE alumnus Brian Hare
See http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=117528&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click for a feature on Brian Hare, SURE fellow circa mid 1990's and current faculty member in the anthropology department at Duke University.
This item highlight's Brian's work with bonobos.
This item highlight's Brian's work with bonobos.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
International Research Opportunities for Summer 2011
This list includes some Emory-specific content (e.g., IRES program) but otherwise is a great summary of research opps available to undergraduate students at any college or university. Check it out!
Emory's International Research Experience in the Sciences IRES
The IRES program supports Emory undergraduates in scientific research in international labs. We help support students who are working with collaborators of their Emory mentors, or placed with an HHMI international scholar, or through a program like DAAD or the Pasteur Foundation. Applications are due in Fall for the following summer.
Germany
The DAAD programs can support you while you are still a student (DAAD-RISE summer internships) or after you graduate (DAAD-RISE-PRO). Internships are in a variety of natural science disciplines. If you are an Emory student thinking about applying for a summer BEFORE you graduate, you should apply through the IRES program for more support from Emory.
DAAD-RISE http://www.daad.de/rise/en/
DAAD-RISE-Pro http://www.daad.com/rise-pro/en/index.html
Chemists
The American Chemical Society supports summer international opportunities in Europe.
Nanoscale Summer Program
The Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials at Clark Atlanta University has had an opportunity for undergraduate students to have a summer research experience that includes work at a lab in Atlanta AND work in South Africa.
Paris summer biomedical research
The Pasteur Institute in Paris offers summer undergraduate research experiences. If you are an Emory student thinking about applying for a summer BEFORE you graduate, you should apply through the IRES program for more support from Emory.
Churchill College in Cambridge, UK
For study and research in the sciences after you graduate, the Churchill Foundation offers an amazing 1-year scholarship. See the Emory webpage and the foundation webpage for more information.
Emory's office of National Scholarships and Fellowships info on Churchill http://college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholarships/churchill.html
Churchill Foundation http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/
Fulbright fellowships for international research
For up to one year of international research project or an English teaching assistantship abroad, check out the Fulbright.
Emory's office of National Scholarships and Fellowships info on Fulbright http://college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholarships/fulbright.html
Fulbright at the US dept of State http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
Internships in Asia
The Luce Scholars program supports students in internships after graduation in Asia. No prior specialty in Asian cultures or languages is necessary. See the Emory summary page and the Luce Foundation page.
Emory's office of National Scholarships and Fellowships info on Luce http://college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholarships/luce.html
Luce Foundation http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx
Friday, June 4, 2010
SURE 2010 at Emory University
We are 100 strong this year! SURE is off to a great start. Today, we conducted our day-long ethics training kickoff. Good times! Here's a picture showing most of the group, cheerful after having survived a close brush with the dread disease Moralysis. [This is not to imply that some students didn't survive training, just that they didn't make the photo op!]
Monday, April 26, 2010
Neurobiology at Keck School of Medicine (University Southern California)
Seeking motivated undergraduate student to conduct an original research project in a neurobiology lab at the Keck School of Medicine this summer. This position is a full time position for this summer and pays a $3000 stipend funded by the Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP)...See the rest of this posting at http://uscbisc.blogspot.com/2010/04/summer-research-position_23.html
Friday, April 23, 2010
Atlanta area: Club Scientific jobs for College Students
We are now taking applications for college counselors. Students must have completed at least their freshman year by this May and be enrolled for the Fall. High School Seniors are not eligible for this position. The salary is $300 per week. No nights or weekends!! Please apply online by going to our Home Page and clicking on Employment opportunities. Interviews will be held the second week in May. We will call applicants to schedule an interview. We are also busy scheduling our after-school Science Club for the next school year. Call us if you think your school would like to have our terrific Science Club. This is science enrichment at its best. Join us this summer and give your child experience and fun that will last a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Bob and Sue Hagan, Club Scientific
www.clubscientific.com
678-880-6460
h/t to http://www.clairmontheights.org/
Monday, April 19, 2010
CareerBuilder’s Annual College Job Forecast
CareerBuilder.com conducts an annual survey of hiring managers where they share their perspectives, in this case, in hiring recent college graduates. This article outlines
- the types of experience employers expect from recent graduates
- the biggest mistakes during interveiws.
See survey results at http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr492&sd=2009%2f04%2f15&ed=2009%2f12%2f31&siteid=cbpr&sc_cmp1=cb_pr492_&cbRecursionCnt=2&cbsid=ececd55795bf4c3cb2eed2d9ae79360b-324991867-wa-6
- the types of experience employers expect from recent graduates
- the biggest mistakes during interveiws.
See survey results at http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr492&sd=2009%2f04%2f15&ed=2009%2f12%2f31&siteid=cbpr&sc_cmp1=cb_pr492_&cbRecursionCnt=2&cbsid=ececd55795bf4c3cb2eed2d9ae79360b-324991867-wa-6
Friday, April 16, 2010
Undergraduate Research Week at Emory University
We have a wonderful week+ coming up! Emory undergraduates in all disciplines will be presenting their research during Undergraduate Research Week, April 16-23, 2010.
Political Science Student Presentations [5 student talks]
Friday April 16th 1:30 - 5:30 Tarbutton 120A
Contact: Dr. Justin Esarey
Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Poster Session [45 presenters]
Monday April 19 4:30 - 6:30 DUC Commons
Contact: Dr. Keith Easterling
SIRE Research Partner Program Poster Session [34 presenters]
Tuesday April 20 4 - 6 pm DUC Commons
Exclusively featuring work by the sophomores and juniors in the Research Partners program
Contact: Dr. Leah Roesch
College-Wide Undergraduate Symposium sponsored by SIRE [42 presenters]
Wednesday April 21 4 - 6 pm DUC Commons
Including SIRE grant recipients, Linguistics Program students, Mellon-Mays undergraduate fellows, CIPA-IDN scholars and many more!
Contact: Dr. Leah Roesch
Biology Department Poster Session [60 presenters]
Thursday April 22 1 - 6 pm DUC Commons
Contact: Dr. Rachelle Spell
Chemistry Department Poster Session [30 presenters]
Friday April 23 4 pm Emerson Lobby
Contact: Dr. Simon Blakey
Psychology Department Poster Session [~40 presenters]
Monday April 26 5 - 7 pm PAIS Lobby
Contact Dr. Nancy Bliwise for more information
Link to College website and past years' programs: http://college.emory.edu/current/achievement/research/SIRE/symposiums/index
Saturday, April 10, 2010
IBM Undergraduate Research Intern - Business Analytics & Math Sciences
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April 9: Emory Research Fair
Emory is hosting its annual research fair, with the goal of recruiting and retaining great researchers.
Visit our Human Resources website to sign up: http://www.hr.emory.edu/research_fair2010/
This fair is open to everyone.
Visit our Human Resources website to sign up: http://www.hr.emory.edu/research_fair2010/
This fair is open to everyone.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Summer Research @ Woods Hole, MA
About Woods Hole:
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Website: http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/other_programs/reu_details.html
The Marine Biological Laboratory is an international center for research, education, and training in biology. It was established in 1888 as an institute where marine organisms were used as model systems in the study of cell biology, neurobiology, and embryology. During the summer, the 270 year-round scientists and support staff of the MBL are joined by an additional 300 visiting scientists in our Whitman Center for visiting research, as well as 1200 graduate / postdoctoral students and faculty in our discovery courses, all from over 200 institutions throughout the world. Scientists are attracted to the MBL as well by the opportunity to collaborate with investigators at the other scientific institutions in Woods Hole. These include the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the United States Geological Survey, and the Woods Hole Research Center. In the small village of Woods Hole, this concentration of researchers and institutions results in a scientific community unparalleled in the world.Dates: June 13 through August 21, 2010
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Website: http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/other_programs/reu_details.html
Sensing and Signaling: University of Tennessee
Description: The aim of this program is to provide research experiences for undergraduate students majoring in the sciences with an introduction to cutting edge research in the broad area of “Sensing and Signaling”. The team of REU investigators represents a multidisciplinary ensemble of Cell Biologists, Geneticists, Biochemists, and Biophysicists who are taking modern approaches to the analysis of how signals are perceived and transduced in myriad biological systems.
Program Dates: June 7 - July 30, 2010
Application Deadline: EXTENDED TO APRIL 7, 2010
Website: http://web.bio.utk.edu/bcmb/reu/index.shtml
Program Dates: June 7 - July 30, 2010
Application Deadline: EXTENDED TO APRIL 7, 2010
Website: http://web.bio.utk.edu/bcmb/reu/index.shtml
Monday, March 8, 2010
Summer School of Behavioral Endocrinology: One-Week Course at Emory & Travel to SBN meeting
The Summer School of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, an intensive one-week course in the basic principles of behavioral neuroendocrinology, is planned (pending funding) for July 10-17, 2010 on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Leaders in the field will be brought to Emory from all over the U.S. to discuss topics such as sex differences in behavior and the nervous system, the effects of hormones on brain structures and processes, and the neuroendocrinology of stress. In addition to these discussions there will be workshops on bioinformatics and the analysis of hormone-dependent behaviors. The course is intended for undergraduates (or recent graduates) who are contemplating applying to graduate school. The aim is to give trainees an appreciation for behavioral neuroendocrinology as a discipline, as well as a sense of what it is like to have a career in science.
Following the one-week course, trainees will attend the annual meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) in Toronto, Canada, July 18-22, 2010. Attending the SBN meeting is an excellent way for trainees to find graduate programs and faculty mentors with matching interests.
All travel expenses, room, and board in Atlanta and Toronto will be paid by the program. Students wishing to participate must commit to attending the entire course and SBN meeting (July 10-21, 2010). Note that travel to Canada requires a passport or a driver’s license AND birth certificate.
To apply, please visit www.ssbne.org. Application materials include the online application form, a cv, college transcript (unofficial is sufficient), and a 1-2 page statement of career goals and scientific interests. Applicants should arrange for 1-3 letters of recommendation to be sent directly to ssbne@emory.edu. Members of underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Chemistry research in energy sciences @ Wyoming
Description: The University of Wyoming (UW) and the National Science Foundation sponsor a 10-week summer REU program focused on “Chemistry Research in Energy Science.” The program provides each student with a hands-on research experience but is a fully integrated program to educate and train students about the scientific issues related to the development of clean and sustainable energy resources.
Program Dates: May 24 to July 30, 2010
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
Website: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/chemistry/info.asp?p=19671
Program Dates: May 24 to July 30, 2010
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
Website: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/chemistry/info.asp?p=19671
Explorations in Statistics Research: Boulder, Colorado
Program Dates: June 19-26, 2010
Location: National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado
This exciting, fast-paced program introduces students to three modern,
applied statistics research problems, and gives them a sense of how
statisticians approach large, complex problems, with the aim of
encouraging them to pursue advanced degrees in statistics.
Deadline: March 3, 2010
PS A flyer is available at
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