DOE - Professional Development Workshop for Underrepresented Participants, Deadline to Apply: April 10, 2012

DOE-Sponsored National Laboratories Professional Development Workshop for Underrepresented Participants (CMD-IT NLPDev) 
Thursday, 14 June 2012 – Friday, 15 June 2012
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, CA

Deadline for Participant Applications – Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Application Site:  http://apply2.cse.tamu.edu/NatLabDevWorkshop/

The application site is now open for the National Laboratories Professional Development Workshop for Underrepresented Participants (CMD-IT NLPDev 2012), for which the primary goal of this pilot program is to mentor underrepresented participants on successful strategies for navigating the professional ladder and becoming familiar with the various opportunities in computational science at the Department of Energy's national laboratories.  The focus of the workshop is on the following underrepresented groups:  African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and People with Disabilities.

The workshop will include panels of successful professionals discussing strategies for navigating the professional ladder, effective methods for networking within the lab as well as the broader community, being an effective team member from the perspective of team managers as well as team members, effective communication, and proposal opportunities.  A panel of directors will start the workshop with an overview of the computational science research activities at their sites.  Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their research via the luncheon poster session on the first day.  We invite senior doctoral students and junior staff in the broad area of computational science to submit an application.  All applicants will be notified by 1 May 2012.  Participant costs will be covered by a grant from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Scientific Computing Research program.

The NLPDev 2012 is being organized by the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT (CMD-IT) in collaboration with representatives from Argonne National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories,  the Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing), Project ENABLE,  Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), and EL Alliance.

PEER Summer Internship Program, Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2012

Recent earthquakes in the US and around the world have repeatedly shown that earthquake resilience is essential to building and sustaining urban communities. Earthquake resilience will play an increasingly important role in the professions associated with earthquake hazard mitigation, and the ten-week 2012 PEER Summer Internship Program will allow you to experience how many different engineering and social science disciplines interact to research the broad goal of earthquake resilient communities.

During the summer of 2012, interns will be hosted at UC Berkeley, UC Davis and University of Washington to conduct research projects in the fields of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and risk analysis.

Each participant will receive a stipend of $7,000, intended to cover summer housing and travel expenses to the summer project location. PEER will provide additional compensation for travel to an Orientation Workshop at UC Berkeley and to the 2012 PEER Annual Meeting.

The first application deadline is Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 8:00 am Pacific Time. Application review will begin on February 21 and continue on a rolling basis until all internships are awarded. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before the February 21st deadline.

For more information, visit: http://peer.berkeley.edu/education/internships.html

ReNUWit REU at UC-Berkeley, Deadline to Apply: March 2, 2012

The Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Re-inventing the Nation's Urban Water Infrastructure (ReNUWIt) at the University of California at Berkeley has one undergraduate research position available for Summer 2012.
Potential projects include:
-Life cycle analysis of water infrastructure
-Urban stream restoration and biological assessment techniques
-Removal of chemical and microbial contaminants from stormwater using bio-infiltration basins
-Removal of micropollutants and pathogens from wastewater using unit process constructed wetlands
-Removal of viruses from wastewater using a Membrane Bioreactor

For more information, or to apply, please go to ReNUWIt's website: http://urbanwatererc.org

Deadline to Apply: 5:00pm on March 2, 2012

Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars LARSS) Program, Deadline: May 25, 2012

The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program is a paid, unique, and highly competitive research internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  For 25 years, the LARSS program has helped to preserve U.S. leadership in engineering and science by providing exceptional students the opportunity to work with Langley researchers on some of the Nation’s most important, difficult, and challenging problems that require multi-disciplinary and collaborative solutions.

The 15-week fall session begins September 4, 2012, and ends December 14, 2012, and the application deadline is May 25, 2012.

Female students and under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and
students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:
-US Citizenship
-Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university
-Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master's or doctoral level) by the start of the summer session
-Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

For more information, application, and deadlines, please visit: http://www.nianet.org/larss

Engineering Biological Machines (EBICS) REU, Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2012

Get involved in the "Engineering Biological Machines" REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) this summer! The REU has locations at MIT, Georgia Tech, and the University of Illinois. This 10-week program is full time, offers a generous stipend and travel allowance, as well as all food and housing expenses.

By combining scientific and engineering methods, students can conduct reserach in these areas:
-Stem cell differentiation
-Drug discovery and therapies
-Creating 3D cellular structures
-Engineered cell reactions

Who Should Apply?
-Any undergraduate student majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, or related engineering field with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
-Students from underrepresented minority groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
-US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

The application and more information is available at http://www.ebics.net/

Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Google Scholarships

Google Offering Scholarships To Minorities, Women Interested In Computer Technology.

News One (2/6, Gane-McCalla) reported, "Google is offering scholarships to African Americans, Hispanics and women who are interested in the field of computer technology."

The Root (2/4, Cabrera) reported, "The Google Generation Scholarship is a $10,000-a-year scholarship that is available to aspiring computer scientists planning to attend a four-year college and interested in studying computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or any related field."

Cornell LSAMP Research Experience for Undergraduates; Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2012

The Cornell University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP-R) is a 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.  This program will take place June 3 - August 8, 2012.

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 STEM.

CU LSAMP-R offers participants:
-Approximately 10 weeks of research (June 3- August 8)
-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.

Further, CU LSAMP-R participants have the opportunity to:
-Develop a meaningful research agenda and conduct research with a faculty research mentor
-Present a scientific research talk
-Design a research poster and discuss their poster presentation of their research at a symposium on campus and
-Submit a written report at the end of the summer research activity that may lead to a publication
Interested students should go to the Cornell LSAMP website for more information and to apply.

Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship, Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2012

                                                   Fiesta del Sol – Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship Application Deadline:

Deadline: Friday February 24, 2012

The Scholarship Committee at Pilsen Neighbors Community Council (PNCC) encourages first time college students and or undergraduates to apply for this 2012/13 school year scholarship.

The Fiesta del Sol Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship Program has celebrated over a decade of awarding scholarships to students from the Southwest side of the city and beyond. Due to Guadalupe A. Reyes’ dedication and commitment to people in need, the Scholarship Program has been renamed in her honor. The Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for students to get $1500 for their college expenses, but more than that, we strive to give students an opportunity to exercise leadership skills, learn relationship building and teamwork, by working with us at Fiesta del Sol. Fiesta del Sol has given over $700,000 in scholarships to 450 students.

Eligibility:
-Be of Latino/Hispanic descent, and live on the Southwest side of Chicago, between 16th to 79th streets, and between Cicero Ave., (4800 West) and Canal (500 West), OR Be a volunteer at PNCC;
-Be enrolled at an accredited college or university in an undergraduate degree-seeking, or certificate program, OR be a Senior in High school, accepted to an undergraduate, degree-seeking or certificate program;
-If in college, be enrolled for a minimum of at least 6 semester hours in the 2011/2012 school year or its equivalence;
-Have earned a cumulative minimum of a 2.5 GPA (on a 4-point scale or its equivalence) Demonstrate community or school service;
-Demonstrate financial need.

Ana Padilla
Fiesta del Sol Vendor Coordinator
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council
2026 South Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
OFFICE (312) 666.2663 ext. 221
FAX (312) 666.4661
ana@pilsenneighbors.org
www.fiestadelsol.org

Summer Research Program at Syracuse University, Deadline: March 16, 2012

Syracuse University
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
Summer 2012 Research Program: June 9 - August 10, 2012

Through this program, scholars will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SU LSAMP research program was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

What are the benefits?-$3300 research stipend
-Round-trip travel stipend of up to $150*
-Free double occupancy room on the SU campus
-State-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computers, etc.
*For students living outside of the Syracuse area

Who is eligible?-Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander.
-Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.75 or better
-Have completed at least two semesters of college
-Participants may NOT take courses during the summer program

Research AreasStudents may apply for research opportunities in any of the following STEM disciplines: Biology, Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Earth Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Information Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Physics.

To Apply:
• Submit completed application by 3/16/12
• Submit transcripts and resume
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Submit a personal statement

For more information, and to apply, please visit the Syracuse University LSAMP website.

Columbia Engineering EngAGE, Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2012

Columbia Engineering is honored to host the first annual Engineering Achievers in Graduate Education program (Columbia Engineering EngAGE). This diversity recruitment program will allow us to invite the brightest engineering and applied science achievers to join us in New York City for an all-expense paid weekend including round-trip travel, meals, and hotel accommodations, March 8-10, 2012. This program will give talented prospective graduate students the unique opportunity to visit our vibrant campus and meet with faculty and students in their research areas as well as with our admissions staff to help them begin to prepare competitive application packages. Priority will be given to college juniors from historically underrepresented groups in engineering and applied science disciplines.

Please visit our website: http://engineering.columbia.edu/diversity-recruitment for more information.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2012

Requirements:
Fill out our online application (https://engage2012.wufoo.com/forms/engineering-achievers-in-graduate-education/) and be prepared to upload the following required documents before you submit your application:
1. A copy of your current academic transcript
2. Personal Statement
3. Resume

Please send the following required documents directly to our office at the address listed below:
1. Your current, official academic transcript
2. Two sealed letters of recommendation from faculty at your college or university

Columbia Engineering EngAGE Coordinator
Columbia University
Office of Graduate Student Affairs
500 West 120 Street, Rm. 254 ET, MC 4708
New York, NY 10027
Clarissa C. Peña
Student Services Officer