Portland State University's Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

Summer 2014 NSF-REU University of North Texas internship

Summer Research Internship - 2014 UC Berkeley, MIT, Stanford, and University of Texas at El Paso

The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E³S) is accepting applications for summer internship positions at UC Berkeley, MIT, Stanford and University of Texas at El Paso.

2014 E³S Summer Research Internship
Date: June 8-August 9, 2014
Locations: UC Berkeley, MIT, Stanford, and University of Texas at El PasoApplication Deadline: January 31, 2014

What is the E³S Summer Research Program? A 9-week program that introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in science and engineering. Summer interns have the opportunity to join E³S researchers working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems. Learn more at: www.e3s-center.org/research/

Internship Overview

• Real-world experience: Work on challenging projects developing materials and devices for ultra-low energy electronics
• Summer salary: $4,000 stipend
• Live and work in Boston or the San Francisco Bay Area: Travel to/from institution, summer housing, and meals provided
• Mentorship: Work one-on-one with research mentor and program staff
• Professional development: Graduate school preparation seminars, GRE prep course, guest speakers, and lab tours

Eligibility

• US citizen or permanent resident
• Rising sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors
• Engineering and physical science majors
• Minimum GPA: 3.25

E³S Commitment to Diversity: E³S is committed to broadening participation in science and engineering. We strongly encourage students from historically under-represented groups in science and engineering to apply to our internship program, including students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, first-generation college students, or have limited access to undergraduate research in their undergraduate constitutions.  Our program is designed to promote future student success by providing support through mentoring, leadership training and various networking activities. 

Questions: Contact Lea Marlor at e3sprograms@e3s-center.org or 510-664-4882

Georgia Tech Annual Pre-Health Conference - Spring 2014

Hello all,

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at Georgia Tech cordially invites you to its 8th Annual Pre-Health Conference on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm in the Global Learning Center on Tech Square. The conference has an anticipated 250 attendees, including health school representatives and pre-health students.

The conference is a great opportunity to learn more about a career in healthcare as well as to gain invaluable insight into admissions processes. This year the conference is themed "Healthcare and Technology" and will feature a keynote address discussing exciting medical technologies and their impact on future health professionals. There will also be several informative workshops on the many facets of becoming a healthcare professional such as the “Admissions Panel”, “Life as a Health Student”, “Women in Healthcare”, “How to Get Involved in Your Community” and more. These panels, which feature a Q&A component, serve as unique platforms to get all your pre-health related questions answered.
The conference will conclude with a health school fair with over 50 schools from across the nation, allowing attendees to network with representatives and learn more about the many health programs available. In addition, students may choose to attend a hands-on workshops and/or participate in a mock interview with an admissions representative. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 
Registration is $10 for AMSA members and $25 for non-members. Please click on the following link to register if you are a Georgia Tech student:http://form.jotformpro.com/form/40025760319953. For inquiries please contact Safia at safia.siddiqui@gatech.edu or Prerana at pmalla3@gatech.edu.

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Melissa (Jane) Puntkattalee

Georgia Institute of Technology Class of 2015

Biochemistry Major & Biomedical Engineering Minor

University of Nebraska REU Program

Please post, forward, or tell your students about the 2014 Nebraska Summer Research Program housed on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. Due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

All programs for 2014 are listed at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram and include projects in Applied Mathematics, Bioenergy Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/Water Resources, Minority Health Disparities, Nanohybrid Materials and Algal Biofuels, Redox Biology, and Virology.

Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review of applications begins Friday, February 1 and all applications are due by Monday, February 17.

Thank you for your assistance in disseminating this information.

Sincerely, 

Maggie Jobes

Summer Research Program Director
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment 

Office of Graduate Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
graduate@unl.edu

Research careers conference for undergraduates at Agnes Scott College

I am helping organize a one-day conference "Is a Ph.D. for Me?", for undergraduate students interested in graduate school and research career options in the fields of engineering and life science. The conference is will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. Please encourage your students to sign up for this free event (lunch included!). The website is http://qb3.berkeley.edu/phd/ and the registration deadline is January 15. I know the school may not be in session yet, but if you have a way of reaching the students before the 22nd, I would greatly appreciate it! We have almost a 100 students registered, but would like to share this opportunity with as many Atlanta area science undergrads as possible.

This is a great opportunity for undergraduate science students to learn what PhD programs in biological sciences and engineering are all about, talk to current graduate students, and hear some exciting research presentations from leading researchers in the field. We would especially like to attract underrepresented students and those who do not have regular opportunities to attend research presentations and interact with researchers and graduate students. Confirmed speakers include Jay Keasling (UC Berkeley, synthetic biology/ metabolic engineering), Pamela Peralta-Yahya (Georgia Institute of Technology, biochemistry/biomolecular engineering), Karmella Haynes (Arizona State University, biological and health systems engineering), and Susan Marqusee (UC Berkeley, protein engineering). Graduate students from MIT, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco will participate on a panel and in networking sessions.

I hope you will help spread the word about this unique opportunity by printing and posting the attached flier at your college or university. Also, please post the link to the conference website, on your departmental websites, facebook pages etc.?

Thanks very much, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Srebrenka Robic, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology

Agnes Scott College

141 E. College Ave

Decatur, GA 30030

404 471 6379

srobic@agnesscott.edu

GTSF awards grants to students and student organizations

My name is Emily Sulc, and I am the Marketing Director for the Georgia Tech Student Foundation. We have some exciting opportunities coming up this month, and I would be very grateful if you could pass these events onto your students. 

Allocations: Twice a year GTSF allocates over $15,000 to Georgia Tech student groups and initiatives that benefit the Yellow Jacket community. GTSF awards grants to students and student organizations for activities or projects that enhance the educational experience and bring new opportunities to campus.  GTSF has distributed over $600,000 to more than 500 different organizations since 1986. This semester the application will open on 1/17 and close on 2/7. To view the application and get more information please visit http://gtsf.gatech.edu

Investment Committee Mentor-Ship Program: The Investments committee manages the endowment fund for the Georgia Tech Student Foundation. This process includes a mentorship program at the beginning of each semester designed to teach newer members about the basics of investing, accounting, and finance. The mentorship program meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7pm in the College of Business room 200. The program begins 1/21 and runs for 4 weeks. To sign up please visit http://tinyurl.com/gtsf-ic-sp14-interest

Finance Career Fair: Georgia Tech Student Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Finance Career Fair on January 30th, from 10am-1pm, at the Scheller College of Business. The career fair is open to all majors and will have intern, co-op and full-time positions. For more information and to submit your resume please visit http://gtsf.gatech.edu/careerfair

 

 

Chemistry REU Program at the University of Mississippi -2014

Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Program 2014 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Program:  The Ole Miss Physical chemistry Research Program seeks applicants for an NSF-funded summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in 2014.  Ten students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in the Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Research Program activities and work on a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor.  Student participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, a housing and meal plan for ten weeks, and travel assistance.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate student participants must have completed their freshmen year of college but not yet graduated, and must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.  Underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, and first-generation college students.

Key Dates and Deadlines:

02/23/2014: applications due

05/25/2014: experience begins

08/01/2014: experiences ends

For more information, including research projects and how to apply, see http://reu.chem.olemiss.edu or contact program director Dr. Nathan I. Hammer at nhammer@olemiss.edu

The Ole Miss PCHEM Summer Research Program REU is supported by The National Science Foundation (CHE-1156713).

Intel Tech Talk - Janaury 15 - Chemistry majors

GT Internship & Co-op Fair changed to February 19

BreakThru: Virtual Mentoring Community

Study Abroad Open House - 1/9/2014

I hope this message finds you well (and warm!).  I am writing to ask if you would be kind enough to spread the word that we're holding a Study Abroad Open House this Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 11am-1pm in Savant 203. 

 

I will be there to answer questions about the IP and all of the study abroad advisors will be on hand to answer questions about specific programs. Pizza will be served. 

 

Any interested students are encouraged to attend. 

Best regards,

Jennifer
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Jennifer Evanuik Baird, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, International Plan

Alan Alda: Flame Challenge

Here's a marvelous "Alan Alda: Flame Challenge" for our students to participate in:

Explain to an eleven-year-old what color is.

The deadline is March 1, 2014; for details, see

http://www.centerforcommunicatingscience.org/the-flame-challenge-2/about-the-challenge/

Annual Internship and Co-op Fair January 28-29, 2014

Summer 2014 West Virginia Univ. REU

Dear Colleagues,

We could use your help in identifying candidates for the 2014 Nano REU Site described below.  Please feel free to forward this email and its attachment to friends, colleagues, and undergraduate STEM students.  Your help in informing students of this opportunity and/or recommending students is greatly appreciated.  Please let me know if you have any questions or would like further information.  

Nano REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates)

The Nano REU program at West Virginia University (WVU) will run from May 19-July 25, 2014.  This program is in its eighth year.  The research focus is nanotechnology with applications to early disease detection, biometrics, and energy efficiency.  Applicants should be rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates students majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics.  Underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces from primarily undergraduate institutions in WV and the Appalachian region are especially encouraged to apply.  Participants receive $5,000 stipend + room and board for 10-weeks of research in WVU faculty research labs.  Review of applications will begin on/after Feb. 14, 2014.  More information (see attached flier) about the Nano REU program and an online application can be found at http://nanosafe.wvu.edu/education/undergraduate-programs/reu.

Sincerely,

Michelle Richards-Babb, Ph.D.

Nano REU PI & Educational Coordinator

Associate Professor

West Virginia University

217 Clark Hall, Prospect St.

Morgantown, WV 26506-6045

Michelle.Richards-Babb@mail.wvu.edu

Nano REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates)

The Nano REU program at West Virginia University (WVU) will run from May 19-July 25, 2014.  This program is in its eighth year.  The research focus is nanotechnology with applications to early disease detection, biometrics, and energy efficiency.  Applicants should be rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates students majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics.  Underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces from primarily undergraduate institutions in WV and the Appalachian region are especially encouraged to apply.  Participants receive $5,000 stipend + room and board for 10-weeks of research in WVU faculty research labs.  Review of applications will begin on/after Feb. 14, 2014.  More information (see attached flier) about the Nano REU program and an online application can be found at http://nanosafe.wvu.edu/education/undergraduate-programs/reu