Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program applications for Summer 2014

The DOE Scholars Program is now open for application through Jan 12, 2014. Please post the attached flier and forward this e-mail to interested departments, professors, and students.
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> The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2014.
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> The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.
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> Career possibilities with the nation’s leading sponsor for scientific research
> Opportunities to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts
> Stipends of up to $650 per week (depending on academic status)
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> Applicants must be US Citizens and undergraduates, graduates or post-graduates of an accredited college or university. The program is open to majors in: Engineering; Physical Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Computer Science and Information Technology; Physics; Business; Policy; Program Management; Mathematics; Statistics; Safety and Health; Accounting and Finance; Law; Communications; and other related areas.
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NEW CLASS OFFFERING: MSE 8803I / MSE 4803I- Fundamentals of Nanomaterials & Energy:

MSE 8803I / MSE 4803I- Fundamentals of Nanomaterials & Energy:

The class is designed for undergraduate and graduate students of Non-Science Majors (Liberal Arts, Architecture, Business, Computing) interested to learn more about nanotechnology applications in state-of the art energy-related technologies: Li-ion and other rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, solar cells, light emitting diodes, piezoelectric generators, wind and geothermal energy harvesting, energy applications of thermal interphase materials, modeling of energy materials and devices, and others.

Unique educational opportunities offered:

•           Practical demonstrations and hand-on experience producing advanced energy materials & working devices

•           The most advanced research directions revealed 

•           Broad scope of energy-related technologies covered 

•           Learning from the key experts in the energy fields

•           Informal discussions with scientists and PhD students working in these fields 

•           Commercialization secrets & university-industry relations uncovered: learn how energy technologies are entering the market place

•           Relaxed and very enjoyable learning environment

•           Students from the School of Science & School of Engineering interested in getting a broad overview of energy-related research activities are also welcome to attend

Info Session: Is a PhD for me? (Register by Dec. 19th)

Summer Research Internships at UC Berkeley, MIT, Stanford, and UTEP

Please Post Widely - More program details and the online application at: http://www.e3s-center.org/E3SREU2014.htm

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. 

For additional information, join us for our upcoming online webinar to learn more about the application process: November 20th, 12pm PST. RSVP online at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/E3SWebinar

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

Sharnnia Artis, Ph.D.
Director of Education and Outreach | Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S)
University of California, Berkeley
562 Sutardja Dai Hall MC#1764
Berkeley, CA 94720-1764
Office:  510-664-4467
Fax: 510-666-2026E-mail: sartis5@berkeley.edu

REU: University of Tennessee

REU Gerstner Sloan-Kettering-NYC--Application Deadline Feb. 1st

The Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, sponsors a ten-week research program for outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences.

Visit http://www.sloankettering.edu/summer-undergraduate-research-program

CDC fellowship position - BS level

Fellowship Position at the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease biomarkers. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure biomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked to chronic disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to determine the extent of exposure in the population as well as to identify normal ranges for chronic disease biomarkers. Findings (or these findings) will be used to help identify population subgroups with increased exposure or risk, and to assess possible associations between exposure, risk, and health effects.

The research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The candidate will perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations, which requires record keeping activities other administrative tasks.

This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in human exposure research as well as laboratory medicine, using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and procedures, working in a CLIA regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public health activities.

We are seeking 2 candidates with a B.S. degree in science (Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work (preferably with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation). Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks is desirable. The candidate should possess good communication skills and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (visithttp://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The duration of this fellowship appointment is up to 4 years. The stipend depends on the candidates’ experience and qualifications and follows those described in federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA.

Applications should be emailed to Julianne Cook Botelho, PhD. (JBotelho@cdc.gov) by November 22, 2013. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts, current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation (letters by E-mail are sufficient).