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Community Geography/GIS undergraduate research in Atlanta this summer

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> From: "Julio Rivera"
> Subject: Community Geography/GIS undergraduate research in Atlanta this summer
> Date: March 13, 2012 8:07:54 PM CDT
> To: "Council on Undergraduate Research List"
> Reply-To: "Julio Rivera"
>> Tim Hawthorne wants to share an exciting summer research opportunity for
> undergraduate students. This summer at Georgia State University in Atlanta,
> we are pleased to host a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site:
> Addressing Social and Environmental Disparities through Community Geography
> and Geographic Information Systems. The project is funded by the National
> Science Foundation. The program runs June 18th - August 2nd. > Research Interests: Working with faculty mentors in one of three research
> tracks, 10 selected undergraduates will engage in community-based research
> and fieldwork to quantitatively and qualitatively examine neighborhood
> change, property markets, air and soil quality, urban green spaces, and
> neighborhood visioning in partnership with neighborhood residents and
> community groups. > Compensation: Each REU student will receive a competitive funding package,
> including: a $3000 stipend, up to $250 in travel support to/from Atlanta, up
> to $750 for conference presentations, free room and board at GSU, and 3
> required texts.
> Application Process: Applications are due Friday, March 23rd @ 5 PM EST.
> Complete application instructions and the application form can be found at
> http://csaw.gsu.edu/nsf-reu/application-instructions/> To Learn More: Visit http://csaw.gsu.edu/nsf-reu/ > Any questions can be directed to the Dr. Timothy Hawthorne (PI) at
> thawthorne@gsu.edu or Dr. Katherine Hankins (Co-PI) at khankins@gsu.edu > Please feel free to share with interested students and your professional
> networks. > -------------------------------------------
> Timothy Hawthorne
> Georgia State University
> thawthorne@gsu.edu
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Physics & Astronomy Summer Program at Rutgers - Apply Now


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From: "Evelyn S. Erenrich" <erenrich@rci.rutgers.edu>
Date: February 13, 2012 9:23:27 AM CST
To: "Council on Undergraduate Research List" <curl@lists.networkats.com>
Subject: Physics & Astronomy Summer Program at Rutgers - Apply Now
Reply-To: "Evelyn S. Erenrich" <erenrich@rci.rutgers.edu>

RUTGERS, The State University of New Jersey, invites undergraduates with interests in physics and astronomy to apply for our highly successful SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM, RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering), http://rise.rutgers.edu and www.facebook.com/rutgers.rise. We are seeking sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors with strong academic credentials, a passion for research, and an interest in graduate school. We particularly encourage applications from students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.

The RiSE advantage includes:

        ** CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE http://www.physics.rutgers.edu: forefront theoretical & experimental research in astronomy, condensed matter, high energy, nuclear, and biophysics.

        ** EXCITING INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS: See, for example, our NSF IGERT in Nanotechnology for Clean Energy, http://energyigert.rutgers.edu/), the Institute for Advanced Materials, Devices, and Nanotechnology (IAMDN, http://iamdn.rutgers.edu/), the BioMaPS Institute for Quantitative Biology (http://www.biomaps.rutgers.edu/) and the Laboratory for Surface Modification (http://lsm.rutgers.edu).

        ** PERSONALIZED MENTOR-MATCHING

        ** OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: rigorous training in scientific speaking & writing, GRE prep, grad school workshops, career exploration, field trips

        ** EXCELLENT FUNDING: Stipend + on-campus housing + travel allowance

        ** ALUMNI SUCCESS: awards for presentations at national meetings & placement at top graduate schools

        ** GREAT LOCATION with professional & recreational advantages.

        ** FUN AND FRIENDSHIPS: vibrant multi-cultural community and social program.

        ** EASY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Rolling admission is in progress and is highly selective. Apply NOW at http://rise.rutgers.edu!

Questions? rise@rci.rutgers.edu or 732.932.7275.

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Evelyn S. Erenrich, PhD

Asst Dean, Recruitment and Retention

Rutgers Graduate School-New Brunswick

Visiting Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Director, RISE at Rutgers/UMDNJ Summer Research

http:// rise.rutgers.edu

erenrich@rci.rutgers.edu

732.932.9286 or 732.932.7275

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NSF-REU in Stucture and Function of Proteins


From: "Julio Turrens" <jturrens@usouthal.edu>
Subject: NSF-REU
Date: February 3, 2012 3:40:58 PM CST
To: [snip]
Reply-To: "Julio Turrens" <jturrens@usouthal.edu>

Dear Colleague:

We are pleased to announce we are accepting applications for our NSF-REU site on Structure and Function of Proteins at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL.  The program provides research training for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summer and focuses on integrative projects at the junction of engineering, biology, and chemistry.  Undergraduates participating will conduct independent research under the mentorship of faculty, explore the implications of their research with peers and mentors through formal and informal discussion groups, develop an understanding of the ethical implications of the research process and professionalism, and present their research at an end of program symposium. Research projects will relate to the central theme of protein structure and function and be collaborative in nature with pairs of students working on different aspects of a specific project guided by faculty from the three disciplines.

To be eligible, students must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident that is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and completed either an organic chemistry or biochemistry sequence.  Students are selected based on academic record, research performance/interest, and potential for outstanding research in biology, chemistry, or engineering.   Each student will be housed in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student), will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for 10 weeks, a weekly food allowance, and travel costs up to $500.

Summer 2012 Program Dates:  21 May – 27 July 2012

Information about the program, research projects, and the application are available at:

Sincerely,
Anne Boettcher and Julio Turrens

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Undergrad Summer Research at Rutgers - please circulate


Begin forwarded message:

From: "Evelyn S. Erenrich" <erenrich@rci.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Undergrad Summer Research at Rutgers - please circulate
Date: January 27, 2012 4:42:03 PM CST
Reply-To: "Evelyn S. Erenrich" <erenrich@rci.rutgers.edu>

RUTGERS, The State University of New Jersey, invites your students to apply for our highly successful SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM, RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering), http://rise.rutgers.edu and www.facebook.com/rutgers.rise. We are seeking sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors with strong academic credentials, a passion for research in the STEM disciplines or social sciences, and an interest in graduate school. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented minorities and students from disadvantaged or first generation college families.

The RiSE advantage includes:

        ** CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE in over 30 programs in the sciences, math, engineering, and social & behavioral sciences, http://gsnb.rutgers.edu/. In the biomedical sciences, students can choose among > 200 labs at Rutgers, the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, http://lifesci.rutgers.edu/~molbiosci/.  In addition, we offer exciting interdisciplinary opportunities through our NSF IGERTs, http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/IGERT.shtml and REU partnerships -- sustainable fuels (biofuels, synfuels), nanotechnology for clean energy, stem cells & cellular bioengineering, and pharmaceutical engineering.

        ** PERSONALIZED MENTOR-MATCHING

        ** OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - rigorous training in scientific speaking & writing, GRE prep, grad school workshops, career exploration, field trips

        ** EXCELLENT FUNDING: Stipend + on-campus housing + travel allowance

        ** ALUMNI SUCCESS: awards for presentations at national meetings & placement at top graduate schools

        ** GREAT LOCATION with professional & recreational advantages.

        ** FUN AND FRIENDSHIPS – vibrant multi-cultural community and social program.

        ** EASY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Rolling admissions starts at the end January and is highly selective. Apply now at http://rise.rutgers.edu!

Questions? rise@rci.rutgers.edu or 732.932.7275.

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Evelyn S. Erenrich, PhD

Asst Dean, Recruitment and Retention

Rutgers Graduate School-New Brunswick

Visiting Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Director, RISE at Rutgers/UMDNJ Summer Research

http:// rise.rutgers.edu

erenrich@rci.rutgers.edu

732.932.9286 or 732.932.7275

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University of Michigan Pre-MSTP Summer Program Announcement - REMINDER


Begin forwarded message:

From: "Koivupalo, Laurie" <lkoivupl@med.umich.edu>
Date: January 17, 2012 9:28:31 AM CST
To:  [snip]
Subject: University of Michigan Pre-MSTP Summer Program Announcement - REMINDER

Dear Colleague,

I am writing to remind you about the University of Michigan Pre-MSTP, ten week summer research program that Michigan's Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), (which is an MD/Ph.D. program) is sponsoring. The "Pre-MSTP" summer program is designed to provide an opportunity for highly motivated and talented undergraduates interested in careers as physician scientists to enhance their science and academic skills.

The program is targeted towards students who are from geographically, culturally or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, students who have experienced financial hardship, and students with disabilities.  Applicants should have completed at least their freshman undergraduate year.

The main focus of the program is laboratory biomedical research, but the program also includes physician shadowing, an MCAT prep course, and an opportunity to attend bi-weekly seminars and a 2 day MSTP retreat on Lake Erie in August. 

I have attached a program announcement and application form for the program.  I would appreciate it if you could pass it along to any student groups or individual students whom you think might have an interest and would benefit.  Should you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact the MSTP Office at

mstp@umich.edu

The deadline for application submission is February 1, 2012.

Many thanks for passing the word along.

Juanita L. Merchant, M.D., Ph.D.

Click here to download:
application.pdf (174 KB)
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Click here to download:
flyer.pdf (27 KB)
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SeaBASS application deadline approaching (Feb 1)


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From: SUSAN E PARKS <sep20@psu.edu>
Date: January 17, 2012 7:50:56 AM CST
Subject: SeaBASS application deadline approaching (Feb 1)
Reply-To: SUSAN E PARKS <sep20@psu.edu>






  
Application deadline: February 1, 2012



 

  





  
Direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Miksis-Olds & Dr. Susan Parks via email at: seabass@arl.psu.edu.



 

  
SeaBASS (BioAcoustics Summer School) provides the opportunity for graduate students interested in pursuing careers in marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation in both marine animal biology and acoustics from distinguished lecturers in the field. The goals of SeaBASS are to discuss important topics in marine bioacoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and promote mentoring and collaboration. SeaBASS gives students an opportunity to learn from experts who will discuss a suite of topics not often offered at any one university. WHEN: June 17-22, 2012 WHERE: Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA COSTS: The basic costs of student attendance (room and board, based on double occupancy for students) will be funded from sponsor support. There is no registration fee. Full-time participation of all participants is required. Travel costs are the responsibility of the student, but travel assistance can be requested during the application process. APPLICATION: On-line application is available at http://www.arl.psu.edu/education_seabass.php. Applications deadline is February 1, 2012. Direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Miksis-Olds & Dr. Susan Parks via email at: seabass@arl.psu.edu. COURSE TOPICS: Introduction to Underwater Sound, Sound Propagation, Marine Mammal Biology & Behavior, Sound Production, Fisheries Acoustics/Fish Behavior, Hearing and Masking, Marine Animal Acoustic Communication, Echolocation, Hot Topic: Passive Acoustic Monitoring, Hot Topic: Effects of Noise SPONSORS:Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State (ARL), Office of Naval Research (ONR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) & the Acoustical Society of America (ASA)




 

                        


						            
                 
              
                
            						  
            						
              
            
          						

                        
                            
                
              
                        

                
                    

                            

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PEER program for Minorities in (Quantitative) Biology Graudate Studies

                        
      	        
                
                        

                            

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From: "Science Education Programs" <scienceeducationprog@orau.org>
Subject: Fellowships Available for PhD Applicants at the University of Tennessee
Date: December 27, 2011 6:32:58 AM CST
Reply-To: "Science Education Programs" <scienceeducationprog@orau.org>


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For more information contact :
The PEER Program Office
1414 West Cumberland Avenue
M407 Walters Life Sciences Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-0840
(865) 974-4064
The Program for Excellence and Equity in Research at the University of Tennessee with participation from Oak Ridge National Laboratory facilitates advanced research, mentoring, and professional enrich-ment activities for doctoral students who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to provide the professional skills and tools necessary to persevere in quantitative biology and enjoy life as a scientist.

  
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Cool Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Study killer whale conservation in 2012

                        
      	        
                
                        

                            This email crossed my Inbox from a bioacoustics list.  The list is normally concerned with faculty and graduate research, so seeing this research opportunity for undergraduates has gotten me a bit excited.
Please forward this information to interested students.

From: "Scott Veirs, Beam Reach" <lister@beamreach.org>
Subject: Study killer whale conservation in 2012
Date: December 20, 2011 3:22:44 PM CST
Reply-To: "Scott Veirs, Beam Reach" <lister@beamreach.org>

Please forward this under/graduate field research opportunity to your students and peers:
Get off-campus for 10 weeks next spring or fall to study endangered killer whales, their ecosystem, and marine conservation. Apply now to conduct your own research with the Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School.
Beam Reach is for you if you want to:
  -- study endangered orcas and their ecosystem, from salmon to phytoplankton
  -- use advanced bioacoustic and genetic tools in your own project
  -- network with experts in killer whale conservation
  -- learn to sail a biodiesel-electric catamaran
  -- explore the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest
  -- earn 18 credits from the University of Washington
Learn more (audio/video/photos) at our web site:
http://beamreach.org
Or hear all about it from the student blogs:
http://beamreach.org/blog
We are currently accepting applications for spring and fall 2012, as well as spring 2013.  To apply you should have completed your first year of college, be interested in the marine environment, and want to spend 10 weeks off-campus in an intensive field research experience. 
To start your adventure just complete this simple application form.  Upcoming application reviews are January 2 and February 6.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Dr. Scott Veirs
info@beamreach.org
Recent publications and presentations:
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference talks and student posters
Acoustical Society of America Killer Whale Acoustics session
Holt, et al. (2009) Killer whales increase their call amplitude in response to vessel noise


                        


						            
                 
              
                
            						  
            						
              
            
          						

                        
                            
                
              
                        

                
                    

                            

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security - HS STEM Summer Internship Program - Summer 2012 - Please forward to any interested students

                        
      	        
                
                        

                            
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Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security - HS STEM Summer Internship Program - Summer 2012 - Please forward to any interested students
Date: November 23, 2011 10:06:29 AM CST
Reply-To: DHSED@orau.org

  
HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
Photo courtesy of Sandia National Laboratory
2012 Summer Internships for Undergraduate Students
10 week research experience; $5000 stipend plus travel expenses
Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological/life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences
 Projects offered at:
National research laboratories: Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River
DHS laboratories: Transportation Security Laboratory
Other research facilities, including Air Force research Laboratory, Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Locations include: CA, CO, ID, IL, MD, NM, NJ, OH, SC, TN, WA & VA
US citizenship required 
Application deadline: January 5, 2012
www.orau.gov/dhsinternships
 Administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
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U.S. Dept of Homeland Security summer internship research opportunities at national labs - please forward to interested students

                        
      	        
                
                        

                            
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From: "Science Education Programs" <scienceeducationprog@orau.org>
Subject: U.S. Dept of Homeland Security summer internship research opportunities at national labs - please forward to interested students
Date: November 23, 2011 9:32:37 AM CST
Reply-To: "Science Education Programs" <scienceeducationprog@orau.org>

             
HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
           
2012 Summer Internships for Undergraduate Students 
 
· 10 week research experience; $5,000 stipend plus travel expenses
 
· Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological/life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences 
 
· Projects offered at:
 
National research laboratories: Argonne,  Idaho, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River
 
DHS laboratories: Transportation Security Laboratory
 
Other research facilities, including Air Force Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology 
 
· Locations include CA, CO, ID, IL, MD, NM, NJ, OH, SC, TN, WA, VA 
 
· U.S. citizenship required
 
· Application deadline: January 5, 2012
           
www.orau.gov/dhsinternships
Administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
                                                           

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