University of Pittsburgh Summer Research Program in Computational Biology

We are pleased to announce the 8^th summer for our REU program in computational biology and would hope that you would also be willing to recommend another student(s) for our program this year.  More information and a PDF of our 2017 program flyer can be found at our website – www.tecbioreu.pitt.edu, which also hosts our program application page.  

Application Deadline:  February 13, 2017

Program Dates:  May 22 – July 28, 2017

Student Support:  $5500 stipend, housing*, and travel

Spaces still available in HOS4932 - Plant Behavior

C2B2 Summer 2017 REU Program

The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Bioproducts (C2B2) is a research and education consortia that mobilizes student academic researchers and industry partners for the advancement of renewable bioenergy technologies.

Join C2B2 in the Rocky Mountains this summer for the 9th annual Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (C2B2 NSF/REU). The program will run May 20 to July 29, 2017!

Participants in this program will be researching biotechnology, bioproducts and biorefining through our research thrusts:

· Feedstock Engineering, Plant Biotechnology and Crop Science
· Biochemical and Thermochemical Conversion
· Process and Product Engineering
· Lifecycle Assessment and Economic Viability

All Majors are eligible to apply!

Biology, Chemistry, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Crop Sciences, Economics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics & MORE

Research fundamental scientific challenges of renewable energy. Work with research mentors at one of four C2B2 sites:

University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado State University
Colorado School of Mines
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

For more information, please see http://c2b2web.org/7JobsUnd_REU.php, or contact c2b2@colorado.edu.

Exceptional People: School & Society – Now S & D for Gen Ed credit

Beekeeping course Spring 2017

UF Engineering scholarship application- DEADLINE 12/19/16

Engineering students...

The application for the 2017-2018 Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Program is now open.  You will find the scholarship application at the following web site:  https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/students/awards-and-scholarships/undergraduate-scholarship-application/

This one application will make you eligible for consideration of a host of Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering scholarships, funded by generous corporate and individual donations to our UF Foundation (http://www.uff.ufl.edu/Scholarships/ScholarshipsByUnit.asp?Unit=EG).  

After you have submitted your application, your department will conduct an interview process.  

You will need your Gatorlink ID and password to enter the system. Before you begin, please read answers to frequently asked questions about the HWCOE undergraduate scholarships that are included below. I encourage you to save this email for future reference.  

Last year, the College of Engineering distributed over $180,000 in scholarship funds to applicants.  The application is very straightforward, so please apply!

Please contact LaToya King (LKing@eng.ufl.edu) with any questions concerning the scholarship application process.  

Big Island Farms Internships

Big Island Farms, Big island Table Experience (BITE), and World Sacred Gardens would like to invite you to join our upcoming Hawaii internship programs, here on our organic permaculture farm.

We are currently accepting applicants for our Spring 2017 / Summer 2017 Internships and beyond! Big Island Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town.

Big Island Farms and Orchards began simply with a decade long effort to restore and revitalize the soil, flora and fauna of the land. After many years of allowing the natural ecosystems to re-establish themselves and create a biodynamic ecology our team began this mission.

Through our interdisciplinary education model, which incorporates classes, tangible hands on experience, field trips and guest speakers, students will actively pursue their passions, learn to broaden their world views, and work towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Come be an active participant in a progressive learning environment and expand your horizons through the Big Island Farms Internship Program! We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2017 / Summer 2017.

Internship spots are limited, hurry to APPLY NOW.

Special Discount offer for Summer 2017, register and pay early and receive a 10% savings on tuition.

Check out our website http://bigislandfarms.world to see full program details
Please email us at aloha@bigislandfarms.world for details.