Showing posts with label Expiring February 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Expiring February 2012. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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

Monday, February 13, 2012

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.

Monday, February 6, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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

Monday, January 30, 2012

REU in Interdisciplinary Water Sciences and Engineering at Virginia Tech, Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2012


Summer 2012 (June 03 – August 10, 2012) - Undergraduate Research Fellowships Announcement

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site

INTERDISCIPLINARY WATER SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

Application Deadline February 24, 2012 (Friday)

Applications are invited from qualified and motivated undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) from all U.S. colleges/universities to participate in a 10-week (June 03-August 10, 2012) summer research in interdisciplinary water sciences and engineering at Virginia Tech. U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to apply. The research program is funded through the National Science Foundation – Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. The 10-week internship will begin on June 03, 2012 (arrival day) at Virginia Tech and end on August 10, 2012 (departure day: Aug. 10 or 11). The research internship includes a stipend of $450/week, subsistence costs (dormitory and most of the meals) and round trip travel expenses, limited to a maximum of $500 per person, to Virginia Tech.   We have already graduated 36 excellent undergraduate researchers from our site during 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011. Application materials, details of ten Research Mentors along with possible research projects and other program activities are posted on following website:


Example Projects:

  • Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in Groundwater
  • Hydrology and Hydraulics Impacts on Ecological Health of Surface Waters
  • Bacterial Contamination of Water Distribution and Plumbing Pipelines
  • Water Quality for Human Health and Aesthetics
  • Investigation of Occurrence and Fate of Organic Contaminants in a Watershed Impacted by Urban Development
  • Hypolimnetic Oxygenation:  Coupling Bubble-Plume and Reservoir Models 
  • Design and Application of a Real-Time Water Monitoring System
  • Water-Energy Nexus and Decentralized Water Infrastructure
  • Bioremediation of Oil Spills
  • Analysis of Patterns of Macroinvertebrate Density and Distribution in Strouble’s Creek
Deadline for application submission is February 24, 2012. Successful applicants will be informed by March 12, 2012. Please contact Dr. Vinod K Lohani (phone: (540)231-9545; FAX: (540) 231-6903; E-mail: vlohani@vt.edu) for questions.

Friday, January 13, 2012

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network REU, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) REU is a large and highly successful summer program conducted across fourteen participating sites, some of the leading nanotechnology university laboratories in the United States.  NNIN is in their 16th year of this REU program, and over hte years, have had over 900 participants.  NNIN consistently receives high marks from student interns for providing a quality research experience.  Similarly, the faculty consistently rate the performance of the students very highly.  Participants undertake a challenging nanotechnology project, working with NNIN faculty and staff, and using the advanced equipment and process resources of NNIN.

NNIN is most suitable for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in science or engineering, and who are interested in a science or engineering career.  Applications from women and minority students, as well as those from smaller non-research institutions, and students with limited research experience, are encouraged.

For more details, and to apply, please visit the NNIN REU website at: http://www.nnin.org/nnin_reu.html

Texas A&M University 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. This program is funded by the college and modeled after the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). USRG and REU students from engineering and across the university interact at various social and academic events. The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg.

The application 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.

To participate in the program, students should have:
1. Interest in and a desire to actively participate in ongoing or individual research projects

2. Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA

3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

4. Major in engineering or related science or math curriculum

5. Completed sophomore year (at least 60 hours) by the end of Spring 2012

6. Plan to graduate no sooner than December 2012

Funding:
Each participant will receive a $5,000 scholarship for support during the ten weeks. The program will also pay tuition and fees for one credit hour of a required independent study/research; provide housing (or housing allowance); and pay up to $400 for travel expenses for non-TAMU participants.

If you any questions about the program or application process, please contact Matthew Pariyothorn at mattp@tamu.edu or 979-845-7200.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Fluid Power Scholars Program Summer Internship, Deadline: February 3, 2012

Fluid Power Scholars Program: A Paid Industry Summer Internship!
Summer 2012

Application Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.ccefp.org/get-involved/students/fluid-power-scholars-program

The Fluid Power Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and companies in the fluid power industry who are corporate members of the CCEFP. This highly selective summer program identifies and connects the very best undergraduate engineering students across the United States to the fluid power industry with the purpose of training the next-generation of fluid power leaders.

This is a highly competitive program, open to undergraduates who have successfully completed at least two years in an accredited engineering program in the United States. The Scholars program begins with an intensive three and 1/2 day instructional program in fluid power, taught at the Fluid Power Institute at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), and follows with internships in the fluid power industry. The Fluid Power "Bootcamp" at MSOE will be held May 21-24, 2012. Students should expect to spend 10-11 weeks as a intern in their host company. Up to ten undergraduate students will be selected as Fluid Power Scholars by a committee of faculty and industry representatives. In addition to their paid internships, scholars will receive stipends for travel and living expenses associated with their work at MSOE.

CCEFP: http://www.ccefp.org/   

Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology, Deadline: February 1, 2012

This UC Berkeley national program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty member, communicate their science in poster and oral presentations, receive a stipend, housing, meal plan, and transportation to and from the UC Berkeley campus.

Program dates are May 28 - August 3, 2012 and the application deadline is Thursday, February 1, 2012.

For more information about the program, please visit the following sites:
UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program Website at http://amgenscholars.berkeley.edu/
National Amgen Scholars Program Website at http://amgenscholars.com/



CRA-W/CDC Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The CRA-W/CDC Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) Program matches promising undergraduates with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. The objective of the DREU is to increase the number of women and students from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities, entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering.

Funding for the student consists of $6000 for the summer (10 weeks),plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate. Additional funds may be available to support student conference travel, either during the summer or afterward, and for outreach activities promoting the DREU.

An on-line Application for students and faculty mentors, more information about DREU, and webpages authored by previous participants are available at: http://parasol.tamu.edu/dreu/

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012

Awards Announced: Mid-March 2012

Contact the DREU Co-Directors at dreu@cse.tamu.edu

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

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

Monday, December 19, 2011

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/

Thursday, December 15, 2011

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

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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/.

Monday, December 5, 2011

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.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

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

Monday, November 21, 2011

Human Computer Interaction REU, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosts a summer Undergraduate Research Experience, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.  This is a ten week internship where students take short courses in HCI and work in interdisciplinary teams on research projects. Housing and meals are provided, as well as a $5000 stipend. More information about this program can be found at http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/

The application deadline is February 15, 2012. Please forward this information to those who may be interested.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Deadline: February 13, 2012

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and  have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal  government.

Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be:
-a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a  bachelor's degree during the 2011-2012 academic year. 'Junior' here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2012 and August 2012, or  a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2011-2012 academic year, *or a senior-level student who is a resident of Puerto Rico* or the Islands as defined below;

-nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at his or her institution;

-in the upper quarter of his or her class; and

-a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Resident aliens (green card holders) are not eligible.

http://www.truman.gov/for-candidates/2012-competition/