Accepting Applications to NSF Funded 2016 Research Experiences for Undergraduates

We are now recruiting for our National Science Foundation (NSF) supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program (May 15 to July 22, 2016) in "Experimental and Computational Materials Research”. We offer a broad range of interdisciplinary materials research experiences to undergraduate students with diverse backgrounds in physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, and engineering. The stipend for the 10-week period is $5000 and housing will be provided to non-local participants.

The research projects include, but are not limited to, electronic materials, nano-materials, lasers & optical materials, biosensors, biophysics & biomaterials and computer modeling. The scientific research projects are developed specifically for undergraduates by an interdisciplinary team consisting of science and engineering faculty at UAB.

Also note that the application will be submitted electronically via our web site: https://www.uab.edu/cnmb/research-experiences-for-undergraduates. Applicants will need to submit an official transcript and request recommendations from two (2) faculty members. Our application deadline is April 1, 2016. Decision will be made no later than April 15, 2016.

If students have any questions about logistics, housing, and travel arrangements, they may contact Charita Cadenhead, our Program Coordinator at (205) 975-8076 or via e-mail at charita@uab.edu.

TECBio Program Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Computational Biology

We are pleased to announce the 7^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 2016 program flyer can be found at our website – www.tecbioreu.pitt.edu, which also hosts our program application page.  

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2016

Program Dates:  May 23 – July 29, 2016

Student Support:  $5250 stipend, housing, and travel

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Internships

DHS HS-STEM 2016 Summer Internship Program

The Department of Homeland Security sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines.  The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals.

Graduate Students receive a $700 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Undergraduate Students receive a $600 stipend per week plus travel expenses

Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and many more.

10-week research experiences are offered at:  Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ● National Security Technologies ● National Urban Security Technology Laboratory ● Naval Research Laboratory ● Transportation Security Laboratory ● DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia

How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1468

Detailed information about the internships can be found at

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/

Summer Research at Caltech

Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students. Questions about these programs can be directed to Carol Casey at casey@caltech.edu or (626) 395-2887.

WAVE Fellows Program at Caltech

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech. The WAVE Fellows program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and engineering Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible and accessible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech. The program is extended, but not limited, to underrepresented minorities, women, first-generation college students, geographically underrepresented students, educationally and financially disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas. The most competitive applicants will have prior research experience.

Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program. An additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online applications are due January 7, 2016.

For more information, visit http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/wavefellows

AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM at Caltech

Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university in the US, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $6000 award, round-trip air transportation, campus housing, and a food allowance.

Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2016.

For more information, please visit
www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/amgen_scholars

Penn State Grad Recruitment Weekend

 Penn State College of Engineering Annual Graduate Student Recruitment Program held at Penn State University will be held February 12th, 2016. Through this program, you will meet faculty and graduate students, learn about college of engineering degree programs, see our impressive laboratory facilities, and experience the exciting Penn State culture.

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department seeks to recruit the best students into its graduate programs. To aid prospective students in participating in the recruitment event, we are offering to reimburse up to $700 in travel expenses for 3 students. To apply for this support, please send the following materials to Brooke Gangi at beg12@psu.edu:

Resume
Unofficial transcript
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
GRE scores (if available)

The deadline to apply is December 1, 2015. You will be notified by December 14, 2015 if you qualified for a travel award.

WinField Offers $1,000 Scholarships to 20 Students Pursuing Agriculture-related Degrees

Scholarships worth $1,000 will be awarded to 10 high school seniors and 10 college students in their first or second year who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. To qualify, a student must be a high school senior or college freshman or sophomore who demonstrates leadership abilities and academic performance.

Additional details and the application are available at http://www.winfield.com/News/36142_1517850. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 5, 2016.

Study Abroad with AEC in Belize

Spend your Spring Break engaging in the Belizean culture while learning about major agricultural issues, including: food production and security, capacity building, water quantity and quality, natural resource conservation, biodiversity, climate change, labor, and urban/rural interactions. Participants will experience all that Belize has to offer, including: Mayan archaeological sites, snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, Mayan heritage demonstrations, The Belize Zoo, and banana, cassava and seaweed operations.

This study abroad opportunity requires spring enrollment in AEC4065, Issues in Agricultural and Life Sciences. This Department of Agricultural Education & Communication course is designed to educate students about major issues in agricultural and life sciences (ALS) and to expose students to a variety of methods used to effectively communicate, inform, and influence decisions about these issues in "real world" ways.

To learn more about this AEC study abroad opportunity, please contact Dr. Ricky Telg (rwtelg@ufl.edu) or Mrs. Becky Raulerson (beckyraulerson@ufl.edu) or visit http://aec.ifas.ufl.edu/undergraduate/studyabroad.shtml. The deadline to commit is Dec. 11.