Information Trust Institute (ITI) Undergraduate Summer Research Internship, Deadline: March 1, 2012

Information Trust Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2012 ITI UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns

Applications due February 10, 2012 (for international applicants) or March 1, 2012 (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2012. Selected students will be supervised by ITI researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who are leading experts in a number of information trust, information assurance, and security research areas.

All interns will receive stipends and housing. The duration of the internships will be 8-10 weeks. The main program will run from May 21 to July 27; if those dates conflict with your academic calendar, other start and end dates may be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should be undergraduate students at any university, in their second or third year, who have completed some technical course work in computing. Applicants who will have completed their third (junior) year are preferred. Both U.S. and international students are welcome to apply.

Please apply at www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns

Texas A&M Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students to apply for the 2012 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program. The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg. We encourage students to apply soon as the deadline is Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research.

Benefits:
-Learn about graduate school and funding opportunities
-$5,000 stipend
-Housing (or allowance)
-GRE prep workshops
-Development seminars
-Gain hands-on research experience

Eligibility:
-3.25 GPA (or higher)
-Completed Sophomore year in engineering
-Graduating no sooner than December 2012

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg

SUPERB-ITS REU at UC-Berkeley, Deadline: January 31, 2012

The University of California-Berkeley is accepting applications for its Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley in Computer Science-Information Technology for Sustainability (SUPERB-ITS) for summer 2012.

This program includes:

• A 9-week research experience from June 4 - August 3, 2012
• Research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students
• Educational activities include lab tours and industry field trips
• Graduate school advising and subsidized GRE prep course

Exciting research projects will aim to solve environmental problems:

• Smart phones for monitoring energy efficiency
• Distributed solar thermal generation and stoarge
• Data mining for optimizing building efficiency
• and much more!

Participants will receive a $4,500 stipend, travel allowance up to $600, and room and board at International House.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 4pm (PST).  Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (upward trend in grades is preferable).

To apply, please go to: http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superbapp/application.shtml

For more information, please contact:
Leslie Bowling-Dyer
#510-642-7372
lesliebd@eecs.berkeley.edu

National Undergraduate Fellowship in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences provides outstanding undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct research at laboratories around the country.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fusion of Energy Sciences, the 9-week summer fellowship is preceded by a 1-week introductory course at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.  During the fall semester following the internship, students attend the American Physical Society's Division of Plasma Physics annual conference to present their work.

The program is intended for students that have completed their Junior year, majoring in Physics or another related field.  Highly motivated Sophomores are alos eligible to apply.  Students should have taken at leat 1 course in electricity and magnetism beyond introductory physics.  Eligible students must be currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.  Housing, travel costs, and a stipend of $4,800 are provided.

Applications for the 2012 program (which runs from June 12, 2012 to August 18, 2012) will be accepted until February 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit this website: http://science-education.pppl.gov/NUF/

NAMEPA Scholarships, Deadline: May 26, 2012

NAMEPA offers both national and regional scholarships for African American, Latino, and American Indian students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering.

This year, we are offering scholarships under two categories:
•Beginning Freshmen Engineering Student Award
•Transfer Engineering Student Awards

Candidates are required to submit a complete application package.  For more details, please visit the NAMEPA website: http://www.namepa.org/student-scholarships

2012 NIDCR Summer Dental Student Award, Deadline: January 17, 2012

To expose future dentists to careers in research, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) offers an outstanding summer training opportunity for dental students. The NIDCR Summer Dental Student Award is designed to give talented dental students hands-on research experience and exposure to the latest advances in oral health research. Selected candidates are assigned to mentors who conduct research in the students' areas of interest. Participation in the program may result in presentation of research findings at a scientific meeting or co-authorship of scientific publications.

The NIDCR provides a competitive stipend for all summer researchers. Acceptance of this reward requires a minimum eight-week commitment. The nominating dental school must agree to support air or ground transportation for their students. Although housing is not supplied by NIDCR, student housing resource guides are provided.

NIDCR will accept online applications for the Summer Dental Student Award from November 15, 2011 - January 17, 2012.

For additional information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/CareersAndTraining/Fellowships/DentalMedicalStudents/NIDCRSummerDentalStudentAward/default.htm, or contact Dr. Deborah Philp, Program Director, dphilp@mail.nih.gov, (301) 594-8444.

Google Scholarship Program, Deadline: March 1, 2012

The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college, or pursuing a Master's or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California in the summer of 2012.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

Amount of Each Scholarship: $10,000

How to Apply: Login and complete the Google Scholarship Program Application

General HCF Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be of Hispanic background
-Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
-Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year
-Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
-Must demonstrate financial need

Google Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Must be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field (such as Software Engineering)
-Must maintain a record of strong academic performance
-Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in the 2012-2013 academic year at a university in the United States or Puerto Rico

To apply, please visit this website: http://www.hispanicfund.org/programs/college/scholarships/google-scholarship-program

Gates Millennium Scholars, Deadline: January 11, 2012

GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

The GMS Scholarship Award Provides:
•Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid;

•Renewable awards for Gates Millennium Scholars maintaining satisfactory academic progress;

•Graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science;

•Leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.

For more information, or to apply, please visit this website:  http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/AboutUs.aspx

SHPE Foundation Scholarships, Deadline: April 1, 2012

The SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $5,000, to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Eligibility requirements differ for each scholarship. However, all scholarships (except Graduate and Dissertation Scholarships) require a minimum 3.0 GPA both at the time of application and throughout the scholarship period, and students must be registered full time (12 hrs undergraduate / 9 hrs graduate) in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline. Please refer back to this Web site for updated scholarship postings.

Applications open on January 1st and the deadline is April 1st.  To apply, please visit the SHPE Foundation website: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

Microsoft College Scholarships, Deadline: January 16, 2012

Microsoft college scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines.  Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

Microsoft encourages students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees.  A large majority of the scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities.  Minorities include: African American, Hispanic or Native American.

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

For more information, and to apply, please visit this website: http://www.microsoft.com/university

Deadline to apply is January 16, 2012.

REU at the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS) at UC Berkeley is accepting applications for our summer research program. Below are the highlights as well as an attached flyer. Would you please distribute to any students and student organizations you think might be interested?

What: Summer Research at UC Berkeley

When: June 11-August 10, 2012

Who: US Citizens and Permanent residents interested in Nanoscience (primarily from the following majors: EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Toxicology)

Why: Work with a world renowned faculty member and a graduate student mentor on such research areas as energy scavenging, sensing, electronics & wireless, and mobility. The program will provide a $4,000 stipend, room and board, travel arrangements (up to $500) and graduate school advising.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Website: http://susanb.physics.berkeley.edu/coins/?page_id=27

Contact: Meltem Erol, merol@berkeley.edu or 510-643-7380 for questions or further information.

REU at the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: February 1, 2012

The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) at the University of California, Berkeley will host its annual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) from June 11 – August 12, 2012. This program is open to current sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors, majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering and with a minimum GPA of 3.25. In particular, applicants from under-represented minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Our REU program introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are motivated by science and engineering. We have research programs in nanoelectronics, nanomechanics, nanophotonics and nanomagnetics. Summer researchers have the opportunity to join E3S researchers who are working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems.

The program offers each participant nine weeks of research experience in the laboratory of an E3S faculty member at Berkeley that will include a research paper and a poster presentation of the research outcomes. In addition to participating in cutting edge electrical engineering and physics research projects, the program also offers educational activities including seminars, laboratory tours and field trips, as well as one-on-one advice regarding graduate school programs, the process to apply for fellowship, and a GRE prep course.

Additional program details, applicant requirements and the online application can be found on the web at:  http://www.e3s-center.org/REU2012.htm

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by February 1, 2012.

Any inquiries should be addressed to our E3S Education Director, Sharnnia Artis at sartis@eecs.berkeley.edu or 510-664-4467.

Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center REU, Deadline: February 29, 2012

The SMART LIGHTING ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER (ERC) is an integrated research, education, and technology transfer center funded by the National Science Foundation and NYSTAR. The Center is developing technologies to revolutionize lighting that provides unparalleled benefits in energy conservation, human health and safety, and high speed information and access. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is the lead institution for the Smart Lighting ERC, partnering with Boston University and the University of New Mexico.

Each summer the ERC supports a 10-week research program for visiting undergraduate researchers who are valued members of one of multiple research groups within the Smart Lighting ERC. Participants attend all research group meetings for an understanding of how their project fits into the goals of the research group and the Center. Participants also attend weekly seminars, field trips, and lab tours with a community of undergraduate summer research scholars who are participating in other summer REU programs at Rensselaer. Midway through the program, each participant presents a 10-minute oral progress report and submits a written progress report. During the last week of the program, participants will present at a REU Symposium and prepare a final written report based on his/her summer research accomplishments. Participants have full use of Institute, departmental, and group facilities, including libraries, computer facilities, technical shops, recreational and sports facilities, and more.

For more information on specific research projects, please visit the Smart Lighting website at http://smartlighting.rpi.edu/education/REU%20Details.shtml

For additional information, contact Smart Lighting Summer REU Program Director:

Elizabeth Herkenham
School of Engineering, room 5010
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Tel (518) 276-8387
Herkee2@rpi.edu

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service SCEP, Deadline: December 23, 2011

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosts the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).  SCEP was established to recruit students, to support equal opportunity employment objectives, provide exposure to public service, and to promote education.  This program includes positions in scientific and administrative occupations within the Headquarters Offices in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

To qualify for a Student Trainee position(s), your academic field of study must be related to the SCEP position(s).  Your education and/or related experience will be evaluated to determine qualification for the SCEP position(s) and grade(s).  All related experience (e.g. volunteer, student trainee and non-student trainee) for the SCEP will be evaluated to determine if it is creditable.

For additional information, please visit this website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/0400-ndx.asp
or contact: Colleen Kirchmaier, Human Resources specialist at #703-325-1743.

HARP REU at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Deadline: February 15, 2012

HARP is a summer research experience for undergraduates sponsored by NSF at University of Hawaii, Mānoa. The program offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on exciting and relevant projects with world-class experts.

Engineering or Science undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and High Performance Computing (HPC) should apply. All work will be done from the campus at Honolulu, HI. The students will receive a generous stipend, and travel to and from Hawai‘i will be provided.

Applicants can apply at http://reu.eng.hawaii.edu/harp/.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University, Deadline: February 15, 2012

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, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, and molecular electronics. 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 18 to August 17, 2012.

Applications are due Feb. 15, 2012. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing is 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-reu@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

Caltech MURF Fellowships and AMGEN Scholars Program, Deadline, January-February 2012

MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, or first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

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.

Support: MURF students 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 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu

AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
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, 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 $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.

Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu