DOW-MIT ACCESS Program, Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2012

We are writing to inform you of an exciting program hosted by the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. The DOW-MIT ACCESS Program is a weekend-long symposium aimed to expose underrepresented minority students to the benefits of a graduate education in the aforementioned research areas. This 4th annual event, taking place on MIT’s campus October 12th and October 13th, is an interactive and informative symposium that has proven to have a lasting impact on its past participants.


Over half of our ACCESS alumni are now enrolled in graduate programs across the country. We hope you will apply to this program as we continue to work toward increasing the number of under-represented minorities in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science.

To learn more, please visit this link:  http://access.mit.edu/2012accessannounce.pdf

Applications for the ACCESS Fall 2012 session are due June 15, 2012. All travel expenses, meals and hotel accommodations for students selected to participate in the ACCESS program will be paid by us. Participation neither obligates the student to apply for graduate study nor guarantees future consideration for study at MIT. ACCESS was made possible through the generous support of Dow Chemical Corporation. For more information visit http://access.mit.edu/ or email mit-access@mit.edu.

Cornell University - Diversity Hosting Weekend for Prospective Students, Deadline to Apply: July 16, 2012

Are you interested in studying how the earth responds to climate change, or do you wish to slow climate change by helping to develop new energy systems?  There are two Integrated Graduate Education, Research and Training (IGERT) programs at Cornell with multiple opportunities for graduate students!  Come learn more about the programs and how to apply!

·         The Cornell Earth Energy IGERT brings together students seeking degrees in Engineering and Geosciences in a unique program designed to provide both communities with a common language to address energy challenges. Topics include: Carbon Sequestration, Unconventional Gas from Shale Resources, Fossil Energy Recovery, Geothermal Energy, and Earth Systems Behavior and Resources.

·         The Cross-Scale Biogeochemistry and Climate IGERT brings together students and faculty from nine Cornell departments, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research to study the microbial, ecosystem, and global-scale causes and feedbacks to climate change.  Topics include multi-scale study of the production and consumption of greenhouse gases as well as global earth system modeling.

Come Learn more about these programs at our IGERT Diversity Hosting Weekend on September 13-15.  All applications and references are due July 16, 2012 so apply today!

Library Gaming Creer Night 2012

Library Gaming Career Night 2012

Curious about what it’s like to work in the video game industry? Come to the Library’s Gaming Career Night 2012, where artists, programmers, writers, IT managers, music composers, and others from local game company Volition, Inc. will answer student questions about what it takes to succeed in the industry.  Art students, game designers, and others are invited to bring in their portfolios to be reviewed/critiqued by Volition staff, and all Volition attendees will be available for 1-on-1 and small group discussion on networking tips, academic advice, and job seeking insight.

The event takes place on Thursday, April 19th from 7-10pm in room 291 of the Undergraduate Library.

For more information, contact David Ward (dh-ward@illinois.edu) or visit the Library Gaming Initiative website: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/gaming/events.html

Summer Internships at CNT Energy, Deadline to Apply: April 7, 2012

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

CNT Energy, a division of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, is a creative think-and-do tank that combines rigorous research with effective solutions. Our organization concentrates on helping consumers and communities obtain the information and services they need to control energy costs and become more energy efficient. We use our cutting edge localized programs and research in the areas of dynamic electricity pricing, building performance, and regional energy planning.
For the Summer of 2012, CNT Energy is offering the following internship opportunities:
Green & Healthy Homes Data Analysis Intern

Communications Intern

Summer internships typically start in mid to late May and are 40 hours per week for approximately ten weeks. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@cntenergy.org.  The deadline for applications is April 7th.To view other opportunities at CNT Energy, visit www.cntenergy.org/careers.  Lisa RothInternship CoordinatorCNT EnergyAn Affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology2125 W. North Ave.Chicago, IL  60647-5415

(p) 773-269-4017

(f) 773-278-3840
www.cntenergy.org

Interactive Biomaterials REU at Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2012

Interactive Biomaterials REU at Syracuse Biomaterials Institute
2012 REU Program: June 4 – August 10, 2012

Syracuse Biomaterials Institute seeks applications from undergraduates interested in research on biomaterials: synthetic and natural substances to treat disease or injury.

Possible Research Areas: Students have the opportunity to do research in any of the following areas: Understanding bacteria-material interactions by surface engineering; Functionalization of biomimetic interfaces via engineered proteins; Control of Natural Polymers for Drug Delivery; 2D and 3D Active Cell Culture; Neurite Outgrowth on Substrates with Modulus Gradients; Smart Drug Release: Furanone release from a shape memory hydrogel; Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy of Cell-Surface Interactions

Eligibility:
Undergraduate students majoring in the following disciplines: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Physics with an interest in Biomaterials Science. Most Students will have completed their junior year, although talented students with less experience will be considered for acceptance in the program. Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Benefits:
All participants will receive a stipend of $5000, as well as University housing at no additional expense.

Application Deadline:  April 1, 2012

Interactive Biomaterials REU Contact:
Associate Program Director: Karen Low • kplow@syr.edu
Phone: (315) 443-3544
Interactive Biomaterials REU
318 Bowne Hall
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York 13244-1200
Main Number: 315-443-3500
Fax Number: 315-443-7724

Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP), Deadline to Apply:

Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP) supports the last 2 years of undergraduat estudy in the fields of Information Assurance and Security at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Benefits:
-Value of the scholarship is approximately $30,000 per year.
-Tuition.
-Stipend.
-Funding for travel to participate in ICSSP activities.
-Internships in a Federal Government and/or National Laboratory setting.
-Guiding from ITI/ICSSP faculty advisors.
-Experience as an NSF research funding recipient.
-Research opportunities at ITI centers and laboratories.

Requirements:
-United States citizenship
-Full-time student status within two years of graduation in a coherent, formal program at Illinois that is focused on computer security or information assurance.

For more information, or to apply, please visit: http://www.iti.illinois.edu/icssp

Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Deadline to Apply: March 29, 2012

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

In Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Scholarships for $1,000 are available to undergraduates interested in exploring a research question related to entrepreneurial people, communities, organizations (corporations, startups or social enterprises), or the entrepreneurial environment.

Application deadline is March 29^th, 2012.

Students can work with a faculty member on an existing research project or a new one, or develop their own research question.

Further information is available at:

http://business.illinois.edu/ael/students/UndergradResearchOpportunities.html

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Entrepreneurship and Innovation initiative is sponsored by the Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership (AEL), in the College of Business. Eight other colleges and institutes have partnered with us to provide this opportunity.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be full-time undergraduates on campus in the fall 2012 semester, with a major in one of the following colleges:

Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Applied Health Sciences                       Business

Education                                              Engineering

Media                                                    Social Work  

Institute for Genomic Biology *

* Undergraduates of any college working in the Institute for Genomic Biology in spring or summer 2012 are also eligible.

Thank you to these partners for making possible the Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Entrepreneurship and Innovation initiative.

Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership

University of Illinois
1206 South Sixth St., Room 270       |       Champaign, IL  61820
217-244-9425 (Academy)                 |       http://www.ael.illinois.edu