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University of Michigan Pre-MSTP Summer Program Announcement - REMINDER

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.

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application.pdf (174 KB)

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SeaBASS application deadline approaching (Feb 1)

From: SUSAN E PARKS <sep20@psu.edu>

Date: January 17, 2012 7:50:56 AM CST

To: <Bioacoustics-L@cornell.edu>

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)

PEER program for Minorities in (Quantitative) Biology Graudate Studies

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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.

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

From: DHSed@orau.org

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

To: dhseducationprograms@truman.edu

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

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

To: millerj@truman.edu

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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U.S. Dept of Homeland Security - Up to $50,000 in Follow-on Funding - Summer Research Team Program for MSIs - please forward this email to interested faculty

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

From: "Science Education Programs" <scienceeducationprog@orau.org>

Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Date: November 30, 2011 1:00:36 PM CST

To: millerj@truman.edu

Reply-To: "Science Education Programs" <scienceeducationprog@orau.org>

Announcing

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Summer 2012 Research Experiences

Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms

DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

• 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, 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

U.S. citizenship required

Application deadline: January 5, 2012

DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions

• Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students
• 10-week summer research experiences at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence nationwide
• Faculty and student stipends, housing allowances, travel expenses
• Areas of research:

Homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics

• Faculty apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding at end of summer
• U.S. citizenship required
• Faculty application deadline: January 8, 2012

Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to

dhsed@orau.org. 

Your assistance in distributing this email to students and colleagues is greatly appreciated.

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