Cornell University LSAMP Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Deadline: March 1, 2011

Cornell University 2011 LSAMP Summer Undergraduate Research Program is accepting applications!

Program Dates: June 5 - Aug. 13, 2011

CU LSAMP-R is an all expense paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate participants with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

Undergraduate students, interested in gaining a deeper understanding in an engineering-related field, have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week duration under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor. Through this one-on-one partnership, participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. CU LSAMP-R was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

CU LSAMP-R offers participants:
-A research stipend of $3,400
-A round-trip travel stipend up to $300 for students living outside of Ithaca, NY
-A double room in a residential hall
-A campus bus pass or a campus parking pass
-Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computer/study lounges, etc.

Please visit www.engineering.cornell.edu/lsamp for more information about the program and to apply.

Application deadline: March 1, 2011

Inquiries, please contact:
Jami P. Joyner
Diversity Programs
Cornell University, College of Engineering
Phone: 607.254.5202
Email: Jami.Joyner@cornell.edu

REUs, Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships Abound at the NSF and NASA!

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA host a variety of internships, fellowships, scholarships, and REUs nationwide to a wide range of STEM fields and related disciplines! These opportunities are open to undergraduate students and graduates alike.

For more information, please check out SOLAR, the one-stop shop to apply for these opportunities: http://intern.nasa.gov/


There are also over 450 REUs and 150+ Post-Doctoral opportunities to be found at www.pathwaystoscience.org.

Summer Research Program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Deadline: February 15, 2011

The undergraduate Summer Research Program (July 4th to August 26th
2011) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland offers intensive hands-on research training. Come and discover the excitement and challenges of research in one of the labs in our 4 institutes: Brain Mind Institute, Institute of Bioengineering, Global Health Institute and the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research. Fellowships provided.

Application deadline: February 15th 2011

For more information:
http://sv.epfl.ch/summer-research

HACU National Internship Program, Deadine for Summer 2011: February 25th

Since 1992 the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) has recruited college students for paid summer- and semester-long internships at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country. These ten and fifteen-week internship programs give college students direct experience in a diverse array of careers in the federal and corporate sectors.

Over the past fifteen years, HNIP has placed over 7,000 college students in rewarding and challenging internships matching their majors and career goals. Interns have enhanced their professional skills through placements in departments of public affairs, accounting, human resources and information technology, as well as laboratories, hospitals, airports, and national forests and parks, among others. Some intern assignments have included completing and analyzing research, writing speeches, conducting audits, performing land surveys, creating web pages, conducting community health surveys and developing outreach strategies for under-served populations.

Participating agencies and corporations hope to increase diversity in their workforce by providing these internships to high-achieving Hispanic students. This creates a pipeline of future employees who have had positive and meaningful work experience.

Eligibility:
*Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
*Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution. Students pursuing only a credential or certificate will be considered ineligible. If you are a student graduating in May or June, you may apply for the spring and summer programs of the year you graduate. Students graduating in December are not eligible to apply to any of the programs that directly follow their graduation.
*Have completed freshman year of college before the internship begins.
*Be authorized or eligible to work in the United States by law.

For more information, or to apply, please visit the HACU website.

AISES Internship Program

The AISES Internship Program provides students with applied work experience and an opportunity to explore career options through ten-week summer positions with partner agencies. The AISES internship program also promotes advanced study to the graduate level and assists students in developing professional networks. As a learning experience, internships should not be viewed as summer employment with a salary expectation.

For more information, or to apply, please visit this website:
http://aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Internships

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics and biomaterials. While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience.

Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 20 to August 19, 2011; Applications are due Feb. 15, 2011. Participants are paid a $4000 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing are provided. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm

If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat, at mrc@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

 

Writers Workshop Opportunities - November 10th & 11th, 2010

The Writers Workshop is offering brief personal statement workshops in room 251 Undergraduate Library for students (primarily undergraduates) who are writing personal statements or any other type of application essay. Students should call 333-8796 to reserve a spot for one of these times:


Wednesday, November 10, 5:00 pm
Thursday, November 11, 5:00 pm

Interactive sessions begin with a brief presentation introducing the concept of personal statements and are followed by a discussion of some strategies and pitfalls, review of sample statements, and time for questions and answers with a skilled consultant. Students will also have an opportunity to get individual feedback on their own personal statements if time allows.

Call 333-8796 to reserve your place!

Writers Workshop
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
251 Undergraduate Library
Urbana IL 61801
217-333-8796