A service of The Dean's Scholars Program of
the College of Natural Sciences at
The University of Texas at Austin
(A large number of National Science Foundation sponsored programs
are listed at http://www.nsf.gov/ftp/mps/letters/reulist.txt)
WHAT? American Heart Association, Northeast Ohio Affiliate student summer stipend award is $2,000 for 8 to 10-week period of cardiovascular research under sponsor* supervision during the summer of 1996.
WHO? Undergraduate college students and first-year medical students interested in becoming acquainted with cardiovascular research.
WHERE? Research is to be conducted in a non-profit institution in the eight county service area of the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of the American Heart Association.
WHEN? Completed application needs to be postmarked no later than MARCH 15, 1996. Notification of funding decision made in early May.
APPLICATION To receive an application (including sponsor list*), send a 9x12" stamped, self-addressed envelope with $1.47 in postage to:
Research Department
American Heart Association
Northeast Ohio Affiliate, Inc.
1689 East 115 Street
Cleveland, OH 44106
Note: we are requesting an application packet; as soon as application materials are available,
*It is the student's responsibility to arrange for the sponsor.
The Saint Louis Zoo Research Department offers internships primarily in animal behavior, but also on a limited basis in endocrinology. These laboratories are active all year, so internships terms can be negotiated with the student according to class schedules and other obligations.
Animal behavior projects vary during the year, but students may apply to participate in any ongoing studies. Alternatively, an archived video library of antelope mother/infant behavior has been established for student use. The endocrine lab currently runs Enzyme Immunoassays on serum, urine and feces, and will be establishing procedures for Radioimmunoassays early in 1996.
Housing with a nearby family can usually be arranged at a nominal cost.
Interested students should contact:
Dr. Cheryl Asa
Research Coordinator
Saint Louis Zoo
Forest Park
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 768-5488 FAX: (314) 768-5454 Email: ASA@SLUVCA.SLU.EDU
Program announcement is available in the Hughes Fellows Center (432A NHB) in the "Hughes Fellows Other Research Opportunities" file drawer.
DESCRIPTION: Students work full time for ten weeks on a research topic they design in consultation with a faculty member. Together, the students and faculty mentors collaborate on cross-disciplinary problems, using field sampling, laboratory experiments, and modeling to address their interrelated projects. Each student is required to present the results at the end of the program. Some students work on the campus in College Station and others on the coast in Galveston.
All students have the opportunity to participate in field work and research cruises. Students receive a $2,500 stipend, plus up to $1,200 to cover tuition, housing, and meals. Travel expenses for a round trip from the student's home to College Station or Galveston will be reimbursed up to $600.
ELIGIBILITY: You must be an undergraduate majoring in engineering, the natural sciences, or mathematics. Students who will graduate in Spring 1996 are not eligible. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
DATES: June 3 to August 9, 1996
DEADLINE: March 1, 1996
HOW TO APPLY: Send completed application form, official undergraduate transcript, one letter of recommendation from a person familiar with your academic performance, and a statement of interests, to:
Barbara Childers
Department of Oceanography
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3146
Phone: 409/845-7412 Fax: 409/845-6331 Email: bchilders@ocean.tamu.edu
PROGRAM Students will be engaged in full time research activities during the summer (10 weeks) under supervision of faculty in laboratories of choice. Specialized training in laboratory safety is included in the program. A number of organized, scheduled events are included with the program: weekly research meetings with other MG-REU fellows, lab staff and faculty, and seminars.
PROGRAM DATES June 9 - August 16, 1996
BENEFITS
* A stipend (salary) of $2,750 for the summer
* Travel allowance
* Accommodations in University housing
* Full meals package
* Full access to all University facilities
ELIGIBILITY Students must be US citizens or permanent residents and enrolled in any accredited US college or university as full time students in the 1995 96 academic year. Students should have completed some basic course work in chemistry, biology, and physics, and have a grade point average greater than 3.0 to be competitive.
HOW TO APPLY
* Complete application form and indicate research interest areas.
* Include a brief statement (1 page) of interests, past accomplishments (include research experience), future education and career plans.
* Official or unofficial college transcript
* Two letters of recommendation, preferably from your advisor and another faculty member.
DEADLINE March 1, 1996.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE Students will be notified in April 1996. For additional information please call 614/292-8084.
National Security News Service offers internships in Washington, D.C. to research news stories about arms control, intelligence, military, and other national security issues. The positions are unpaid. Interns will work closely with the News Service's award-winning reporters on investigative stories produced for major print and television outlets.
During the internship, students will talk to reporters and supply them with sources and story leads. They will have the opportunity to interview expert sources and obtain information from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Pentagon and State Department documents, the Library of Congress, and other research facilities. Interns are also strongly encouraged to develop and pursue their own investigations for possible placement in the major news media.
These positions are extremely substantive and offer a great deal of "hands-on" experience in journalism. Interns start immediately with research on new and on-going stories. They typically work 30 hours a week, but internships of 20 to 40 hours a week may be arranged.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should be college graduates or students in journalism, international relations, science, political science, or a related field, with excellent research and communication skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are accepted all year. Candidates should send a letter explaining their interest in the position, a resume, and a sample of their written work to:
Margaret Savage
National Security News Service
Suite 1102
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 466-4310
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal scientific research agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The largest agricultural research organization in the world, ARS employs more than 10,000 people working at diverse locations across the United States and in several foreign countries. More than 2,500 of these men and women are scientists working in research. Careers for new scientists span a variety of disciplines such as chemistry, entomology, plant and animal physiology, plant pathology, animal science, human nutrition, genetics, microbiology, biotechnology, engineering, veterinary medicine, soil science, and agronomy. Research projects are equally diverse. The Midwest Area headquarters -- the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research -- is located in Peoria, IL. There are also research centers located in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, California, Maryland, Iowa, New York, Georgia, Nebraska, and Mississippi, with Human Nutrition Research Centers in Maryland, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Texas, and California.
The USDA ARS has two types of employment for college students:
1. The Student Temporary Employment Program provides for employment on a temporary basis, in any occupational area, during the school year and during the summer.
2. The Student Career Employment Program provides for the employment of students in occupations relating to their field of study and conversion to permanent employment after graduation.
If you're interested in Peoria's USDA ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research Student Temporary Employment Program, send a resume marked "Student Employment", and a college transcript to:
Marie D. Bishop
USDA, ARS
1815 N. University St.
Peoria, IL 61604
When your resume and transcript are received, they will be kept on file for one year from date of receipt for student employment consideration along with any other applications for this program. If one of the USDA ARS scientists is interested in your qualifications, s/he will contact you (so be sure your phone number and address are on your resume).
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly known as Soil Conservation Service, can track its roots to the Dust Bowl days of the 1930's, when dust storms covered the Great Plains and Midwest, sending clouds of dust as far east as Washington, D.C. Employees of the NRCS work through locally sponsored soil and water conservation districts to help landowners conserve their soil and protect other resources on their land. NRCS works with landowners on a voluntary people. The mission of the NRCS is to provide leadership and administer programs to help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources and environment. The vision of the NRCS is a productive nation in harmony with a quality environment. Working for the NRCS is interesting, challenging, and rewarding. You will now that you can actually make a difference by helping to conserve, sustain, and enhance our nation's natural resources.
There are several careers available in the NRCS. Although there are various types of careers, they all have one thing in common -- they require a commitment to protecting the country's natural resources for future generations. Opportunities for conservation careers exist on a nation-wide basis.
Many NRCS employees begin as student trainees. If you are attending college, you may qualify for these programs by alternating periods of work and education. The USDA NRCS has two types of employment for college students: 1. The Student Temporary Employment Program provides for employment on a temporary basis, in any occupational area, during the school year and during the summer. 2. The Student Career Employment Program provides for the employment of students in occupations relating to their field of study and conversion to permanent employment after graduation.
You can get more information about the student, summer, and career opportunities and employment in your area by contacting your local NRCS office:
Mr. Dale Benz, Personnel Officer
U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
1902 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
217/398-5288
Southwest Research and Information Center (SRIC) exists to provide timely, accurate information to the public on matters that affect the environment, human health, and communities in order to protect natural resources, promote citizen participation, and ensure environmental and social justice now and for future generations.
INTERNSHIPS
Internships are on a credit only basis - as arranged with the student's respective college/department. Students must work out financial arrangements on their own. No housing is provided, but SRIC will assist in the search for housing by posting "housing wanted" notices around the area. SRIC does offer prospective interns the opportunity to learn how grassroots organizing works, and how important this work is to the communities SRIC assists in the Southwest.
Possible Summer 1996 Internship opportunities include:
* U.S.-Mexico Border community organizing activities related to the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission will give the student opportunities to work with groups on both sides of the Border, empowering residents, and helping with Sustainable Development issues. Spanish skills are necessary -- speech and writing.
* The Workbook internship will give students the opportunity to write and assist in the publication of a small press periodical. The Workbook has feature articles focusing on environmental and social issues in the Southwest and the Nation, in addition to reviews of small press books. Submission of writing samples are required.
* Nuclear waste disposal issues relating to spent fuel, military waste, etc. Law students interested in researching these complex legal issues are encouraged to apply.
* Students can "create" a research program in other SRIC research areas -- water, forests, wastes, energy, toxics, mining, oil and gas, etc., dependent on whether SRIC staff have unmet needs in these areas.
TO APPLY Students interested in applying should send information about themselves -- their major, specific areas of interest, type of project would like to work on, etc., to:
Annette Aguayo
Office Manager
Southwest Research and Information Center
P.O. Box 4524
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505/262-1862 505/262-1864 Fax
PROGRAM: The Intern Program at one of the world's premier zoos and nationally recognized botanical gardens will expose you to sights and sounds from around the world, and provide you with fascinating experiences which can be a vital part of your college career. The purpose of an internship is to provide college students with practical hands-on experience assisting the Zoo's personnel with the daily operations of a zoological park and botanical garden. This exciting and challenging atmosphere offers you the opportunity to supplement and apply your classroom knowledge.
The intern program offers a wide range of experiences in areas such as:
* Animal Care
* Environmental Education
* Horticulture/Botany
* Veterinary Medicine
* Marketing, Special Events & Development
* Veterinary Medicine
* Reproductive Research at the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Wildlife (CREW)
Internships are 10-week assignments that are offered year-round. Special arrangements can be made if necessary. Interns have the opportunity for housing within walking distance of the Zoo. Since there is no housing fee and space is limited, accommodations are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Stipends are only available for those interns working in Horticulture or with the Bird or Cat Show. The other positions are unpaid.
DATES: Internships between May 15 & August 15 -
DEADLINE: March 1, 1996. Interviews will be completed by April 1.
Internships between August 15 & May 15 -- complete application packets must be received one month prior to desired term. Interviews will be completed two weeks in advance of internship.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a cover letter, a resume, and a letter of recommendation, with the completed application form to:
The Cincinnati Zoo
Intern Program
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220-1399
Phone: (513) 559-7715 FAX: (513) 559-7776
The cover letter should include the following
- Where you heard about the intern program
- Why you are interested in an internship at the Cincinnati Zoo
- What you would like to gain from an internship
- What intern opportunities interest you
All of the application items should be sent together as a single packet. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will be contacted about an interview upon receipt of all materials.
PROGRAM: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Bacteriology, in association with the National Science Foundation, will direct an undergraduate research program in summer, 1996. Participating undergraduate students will spend eight weeks in a laboratory conducting full-time research in microbiology, microbial genetics and/or molecular biology.
OBJECTIVES: The program provides students with the opportunity to test their interests in a scientific career by becoming engaged in an active research program in a recognized scientific laboratory. Participating students conduct their own research project under the direction of a faculty member and work as part of a laboratory research team investigating fundamental problems in microbiology and molecular biology.
SUPPORT: Financial support is available to all individuals selected. A stipend of $2,500 is paid for the eight-week period of full-time research. Housing is provided for students in University dormitories, and a modest allowance for meals is provided.
ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate students majoring in the biological sciences, preferably between their junior and senior years, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college or university, are eligible to apply. The applicant should have a strong interest in a career in biological research. Disabled students, minority students, and students from smaller liberals arts institutions where comparable research facilities are unabailable are particularly encouraged to apply.
DATES: June 17 - August 9, 1996
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested students should send completed application form, statement of career objectives, college transcripts, and two letters of recommendation, to:
REU Program
University of Wisconsin
Department of Bacteriology
1550 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608/262-29114
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Criteria for selection are based on academic qualifications as determined by academic record and prior course work, two letters of recommendation from college science teachers or advisors, and a statement from applicants regarding their career interests and reasons for applying to this program. Letters of recommendation should address the applicant's potential for a research career and the opportunities for a meaningful research experience at the student's home institution. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors whose primary interests are a career in research in the biological sciences.
INTRODUCTION: This is a resource management position located in the division of Natural Resources Management (NRM) at Assateague Island National Seashore. Although considered a volunteer assignment, the student will work with seasonal and permanent park rangers and have similar duties and performance requirements. The student will be supervised and evaluated by 2 Resource Specialists.
DATE OF SERVICE: The position will be filled for a period of 12 weeks, from the end of May to the beginning of August. Exact start and finish dates will be determined by coordinating all seasonal, volunteer and student trainee schedules. A 40-hour work week will be routine, although some weekend and/or evening work will infrequently be required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The student will be an integral member of the NRM staff by participating in numerous research and monitoring projects that are currently being conducted within Assateague Island National Seashore by NRM staff. These projects include, but are not limited to:
- shorebird population monitoring
- bay and surf water quality monitoring
- feral horse population monitoring
- gypsy moth monitoring
- meteorological monitoring
- submerged aquatic vegetation monitoring
- threatened and endangered species protection
- dune stabilization - vegetative mitigation planting
- topographical surveying
- natural history observations and incident response
In addition to the above, the student will also be involved with routine activities such as vehicle and instrument maintenance, computer data entry, and office and laboratory upkeep. A valid state driver's license is required.
The student will have the opportunity to expand on her/his biology background through actual hands-on field work. The student will also be encouraged to investigate the scientific principles behind the NRM research and monitoring projects.
The student will have free housing near the Maryland Headquarters building. The student must provide her/his own transportation to and from the seashore. Utilizing a Volunteer-in-Park appropriated account, the National Park Service will provide an expense subsistence at the rate of $50 a week and may provide basic volunteer uniforms.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: You can obtain a seasonal application by writing to:
National Park Service
Seasonal Employment Unit
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, D.C. 20013-7127
DEADLINES: January 15 is the deadline for summer seasonal positions starting by mid-May. July 15 is the deadline for winter seasonal positions starting after October 1.
APPLICATION DEADLINE February 9, 1996
PROGRAM DATES June 3 - August 9, 1996
PROGRAM The Research Training Group in Developmental Neurobiology at The University of Michigan provides financial support and research experiences for undergraduates interested in exploring aspects of biology that might lead to a research career in the study of developing neural systems. Summer fellows gain research experience by participating in on going studies of developing nervous systems. Students work in the laboratory of one of the 14 participating faculty members who share a common interest in how the brain develops. At the conclusion of the 10 week program, students present the highlights of their research accomplishments.
ELIGIBILITY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT Developmental Neurobiology Summer Trainees are US citizens or permanent residents who have completed two or preferably three years of college. Based upon academic achievement, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of career goals, the successful candidates will be those students judged most likely to continue with productive scientific careers in one of the several areas of developmental neurobiology. Students whose career goals focus largely on clinical endeavors should pursue other sources of summer support. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Each trainee will receive a stipend of $2,800. Participants who are not enrolled in the University of Michigan are eligible for supplementary support for travel to Ann Arbor and for dormitory housing, as required. Since this will be a full-time research experience, you should not enroll in summer school or hold outside employment during the program.
TO APPLY
1. Students should send a typed 1-2 page personal statement describing any preference for research topics or mentors, career plans and goals, interests, experience, courses, and skills most relevant to the summer's research activities. Please also state your probably date of graduation (B.S./B.A.) and include your name, current address, and telephone number and those of your two references. Mail these materials to the program director. About 12 awards will be made.
2. Students should arrange to have a copy of their college transcript (a xerox copy is acceptable) and two confidential letters of recommendation from faculty sent to the program director of the NSF Developmental Neurobiology RTG:
Dr. Bruce Oakley, Program Director
NSF RTG in Developmental Neurobiology
Department of Biology
3124 Natural Science Building
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048
Electronic communication available to you for advice or instructions:
313/764-2449 313/747-0884 FAX Boakley@UMICH.EDU
GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Summer Research Training Program is designed to increase the enrollment of qualified students from populations, particularly ethnic minorities and women, who traditionally have been underrepresented in graduate and professional school programs in the University of California.
This is a ten-week research-oriented training program for individuals seeking academic careers as professors/scholars in the health sciences. Members of the following minority groups are encouraged to apply:
African Americans
American Indians/Alaskan Natives
Mexican Americans
Latinos
Filipinos
Pacific Islanders
Puerto Ricans
Non-Minority Women
To be eligible for the Summer Program, a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Each student receives a stipend, housing, and a health service plan for the summer. Transportation to and from UCSF may be available. Participants are expected to live in housing provided by the UCSF Summer Research Training Program.
Students are required to attend weekly science seminars which allow them to present and to discuss their research projects and to hear presentations from UCSF faculty, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. Each student is assigned a UCSF graduate student training assistant to facilitate the learning experience. Students are required to make oral and poster presentations of their research at the conclusion of the program.
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Underrepresented minority students who have completed the junior year and are interested in careers in:
* Biological or biomedical science
* Social and behavioral science in health fields
* Pharmaceutical chemistry
* Academic Medicine
* Nursing Science
* Academic Dentistry
* Pharmacy
PROGRAM DATES: June 10 - August 16, 1996
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested students should submit a completed and signed application form, copy of current unofficial undergraduate transcripts from all colleges attended including community colleges, and two letters of recommendation addressed to Clifford Attkisson, Ph.D. (program director). Send application materials to:
University of California San Francisco Graduate Division
Summer Research Training Program
Box 0934
145 Irving Street Suite l06
San Francisco, CA 94l43-0934
Audrey Knowlton, Summer Research Training Program Coordinator
Phone: (415) 476-8134 Fax: (415) 502-6400 E-mail: srtp@itsa.ucsf.edu
The summer program review committee prefers letters from academic faculty members with whom you have participated in direct research activities at your university, during summer programs, and/or through employment. Letter of recommendation forms are included with the application form
Admission decisions will be made in early April. During the month
of February you will be notified if your application is incomplete.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 1996
The student research programs at Argonne are educational experiences designed to provide participants with the opportunity to study and carry out research at the frontiers of their fields of interest. Participation in the program takes the form of an individual collaboration with an Argonne staff member in some part of an ongoing project of interest to the student participant.
A student will generally spend the first week of her/his Argonne experience with an Argonne staff member devising a research strategy. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance. Subsequently, the student will be expected to perform relatively independently and complete the project on his/her own initiative. Each student is required to submit a mid-term progress report and a final research report.
To be eligible for a SRP appointment, a student must:
* Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and
* be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
Selection for the SRP Program is based upon a student's academic record, statement of interests, and her/his faculty recommendations.
The SRP Program extends for an eleven-week period which begins in early June and runs through mid-August. In addition to their research activities, participants are expected to attend a series of seminars and tours dealing with current topics in science and engineering.
Normally, participants in the summer program must have completed their sophomore year and not more than their first year of graduate study. While students must generally have matriculated status, science or engineering graduates who have been out of college for no more than six months will also be considered.
During the appointment period, participants receive a stipend of $225 per week and complimentary housing or a housing allowance. Transportation expenses are reimbursed for one round-trip between the Laboratory and the participant's home or university for round-trip distances greater than 100 miles.
In addition to the traditional SRP Program, Argonne is developing a joint Argonne/Industry Internship Program wherein participants will spend a portion of the eleven weeks at Argonne and the remainder at one of many local corporations that collaborate with Argonne staff. Other details of both programs are identical and all applications received are evaluated for participation in either program.
An application packet can be obtained by writing or calling:
Lisa L. Reed, Administrative Assistant
Higher Education Programs Student Research Programs
Division of Educational Programs
Argonne National laboratory
9500 South Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439-4845
708/252-9810 708/252-3193 fax
http://www.dep.anl.gov
The packet contains an application form and three Student Evaluation Forms. The application form is to be completed and signed by the student applicant. The Student Evaluation Forms should be completed by faculty members familiar with the applicant and then be placed in sealed envelopes and returned to the applicant for inclusion with the completed application form. Alternately, faculty evaluators may elect to mail the evaluation form directly to the above address. Transcripts are not required.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School is an intensive research training experience designed for students who are preparing for careers in biological research.
THE PROGRAM: The objective of the program is to provide an intensive research training experience that leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Fellows will pursue individual research projects under the direction of a member of the graduate school faculty. Lectures and seminars by faculty members will supplement the research experience. Fellows will gain experience in modern research techniques, and will have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program will introduce students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training. Research projects cover the conceivable scope of modern molecular and cell biology, immunology, pharmacology, neuroscience, and biophysics. Fellows are selected by the faculty mentors and assigned to a research project according to each fellow's previous training and research interests. At the end of the summer, fellows will present short seminars on their projects. In addition to research, fellows will attend weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern faculty members. Informal discussions about careers in science and graduate training are also scheduled.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be enrolled in a natural science degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year. Criteria used in selecting fellowship recipients will include college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in biological research. Approximately 25 fellows will participate in the program this summer.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP/STIPEND: Ten weeks: June 3 - August 9, 1996; applicants who cannot be present for the designated twn weeks because of conflicts with classes may inquire about alternative dates at the time of application. Fellows may extend the duration of their projects by agreement with their mentors. Each fellowship award carries with it a $3,000 stipend for the 10-week period beginning June 3, 1996. Details on local living accommocations will be provided when fellows are notified of their acceptance. Applicants will be notified between March 18 and April 1 whether or not they have been accepted.
DEADLINE: February 19, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send completed application, official transcripts, and at least two letters of reference (choose referees who can assess your training in science and your potential for a career in research) to:
Office of the Dean
Southwestern Graduate School
The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75235-9004
Phone: (214) 648-2174 FAX: (214) 648-2102
OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM: The summer before your last year of study at college or university is particularly important. It is a time to gather information, to explore, to learn about possibilities for the future and to develop a basis for decisions you must make during your senior year. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and The Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine sponsor a ten-week program that allows undergraduate students between their junior and senior years to work in an active research environment and acquaint themselves with the process of scientific discovery.
GOAL: The goal of this program is to stimulate the interests of students who may want to pursue a career in biological research and give them a concrete, hands-on view of what is involved. While these goals are of primary importance, we recognize that the junior/senior summertime should include activities and experiences other than scientific research. We also appreciate that both scientific and social interaction between participants is of great importance. To promote and encourage interaction a series of cultural and entertainment activities have been organized for participants in the program.
THE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Participants are matched with a faculty member who works with the student to design and implement a research project. Research at the bench is emphasized from the outset. In addition there are a series of faculty research seminars designed for the undergraduate audience. Finally, there are a series of weekly meetings where students discuss current topics in biochemistry and molecular biology with experts. At the end of the program participants prepare an abstract and present their research to fellow participants and faculty members.
AREAS OF RESEARCH: Research areas include: molecular genetics and biology of connective tissue, molecular neurovirology, molecular biology and biochemistry of skeletal development, gene function in Drosophila, genetics and molecular biology of chromosome function in yeast, tRNA structure/function, molecular genetics and biochemistry of human lysosomal disorders, oncogenes and cell cycle regulation, biochemistry of bacterial cell walls, hematopoietic cell development, human gene mapping and genetics, autoimmune disease studies, biochemistry of thiol proteases and the study of calcium in cell signaling.
DATES, FUNDING AND HOUSING: The program begins the first Monday of June, and continues for ten weeks. Internships provide a stipend of $250 per week. Reasonable round-trip transportation costs to Philadelphia will be reimbursed by the program. Dormitory housing one block from the research center is available at the rate of $250 per month. A number of apartments are generally available for sublet.
DEADLINE: March 1, 1996 Letters of notification will be mailed out by March 30. Information regarding admissions can not be given over the phone.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send application form, two letters of recommendation from academic faculty, and transcript listing courses taken and grades received from the undergraduate institution, to:
Summer Internship Program
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Thomas Jefferson University
233 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-4733 FAX: (215) 923-9162
Edward Winter, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Summer Internship Program
Helen L. Green
Administrative Assistant, Summer Internship Program E-mail: Green2@jeflin.tju.edu
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is sponsored by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston and administered by the Graduate and Minority Recruitment Committees. The program is designed to provide a stimulating "hands on" experience in research for undergraduate students who are considering graduate education in biomedical sciences.
GOALS The primary goal of this program is to provide a group of college students who have demonstrated outstanding scientific aptitude and an interest in biomedical sciences the opportunity to experience research. The program is designed to increase the student's motivation to pursue a graduate degree leading to careers in biomedical research.
RATIONALE Undergraduate students interested in biomedical sciences have many career options. This program is designed to provide them with the research experience to determine if they wish to pursue a career in biomedical research. The program is intended to help fill the national need for investigators from culturally-diverse backgrounds capable of addressing new health problems as they arise.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Under the guidance of a selected faculty member, the student will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills necessary to contribute to the research effort over the 10 week period, June 3 - August 9, 1996. UTMB has 20 different departments offering research opportunities for students interested in almost any areas of biomedical research including, but not restricted to, molecular biology, toxicology, biochemistry, immunology, physiology, virology, microbiology, genetics, and pharmacology. A sample of the techniques a student might learn include maintaining cell cultures, electrophoresis, chromatography, immunoassays, animal surgery, electrophysiology and neurochemical assays, and protein and nucleic acid molecular biology. In addition, the students will attend various scientific seminars and journal clubs held during the summer. Finally, all participants will display the results of their research efforts at a poster session to be held at the end of the program. A Certificate of Merit will be awarded to all participants upon completion of the program.
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS The program is offered to college students who are contemplating graduate studies in the biomedical sciences. Selection of the students will be based on the completed application, an unofficial transcript from the student's undergraduate institution(s), a nominating letter from the student's major advisor, and a recommendation from one other faculty member. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS IN THE PROGRAM OFFICE IS FEBRUARY 16, 1996.
FUNDING Funding includes a generous stipend. Students must pay their own travel expenses to and from Galveston, Texas. Last summer (1995), resources were available for 40 undergraduate students to spend the summer at UTMB. It is anticipated a similar number of positions will be available for the summer of 1996.
TO SUBMIT APPLICATION OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ms. Lynn Davis
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
c/o The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Suite 5.108 Administration Building
Mail Route 0132
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX 77555-0132
409/772-5806 409/747-0772 - FAX email: Gradsch@Beach.UTMB.edu
Norbert K. Herzog, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Co-Director, Summer Undergraduate Research Program Nherzog@Beach.UTMB.edu
Louis B. Justement, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Co-Director, Summer Undergraduate Research Program LJusteme@Beach.UTMB.edu
Founded in 1961, Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is a leading national organization of over 20,000 health professionals and supporters working in 90 chapters to promote arms control and international cooperation, to protect the environment, and to reduce societal violence and its causes. It is the U.S. affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize.
INTERNSHIPS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POLICY AND PROGRAMS PSR's Goals: Committed to the elimination of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, the achievement of a sustainable environment and the reduction of violence and its causes.
PSR's Program: PSR's activities include public education about nuclear weapons production facilities, the social costs of the arms race, and the links between pollution and public health. PSR's programs range from citizen advocacy with Congress, speaker tours, media work, and educational publications.
Intern's Role and Responsibilities: The Environmental Health Policy and Programs Intern works on a variety of environmental health issues. Major projects include the writing and production of fact sheets, position papers, legislative alerts, and op-eds for health professionals and other activists. Daily responsibilities include photocopying, attending various coalition meetings, some Congressional briefings/hearings and other administrative tasks. The intern also assists the enviro. health organizer/research analyst with providing PSR's grassroots membership timely information necessary for legislative advocacy and local organizing. PSR's broad grassroots membership and professional staff offer interns a dynamic working environment.
Qualifications: A background and interest in environment health issues and PSR goals. Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work independently are required. In addition, computer literacy is desired. In order to attract high-quality applicants, PSR offers its interns a $200/wk. stipend.
NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX INTERNSHIP PSR's Goals: PSR supports the downsizing of the nuclear weapons complex and cleanup of radioactive contamination at Department of Energy sites. In addition, PSR promotes an end to nuclear testing, the forging of new arms reduction treaties, a shift in federal budget priorities away from military spending and towards meeting human needs, preservation of the environment and the reduction of violence and its causes.
PSR's Program: PSR's activities include public education about the health impacts of nuclear weapons production and testing, the social costs of the arms race, and the links between pollution and public health. PSR's programs range from citizen advocacy with Congress, speaker tours, media work, and educational publications.
Intern's Role and Responsibilities: The intern will assist with PSR's project on the health impacts of nuclear weapons production and testing. This will include research, writing and monitoring Congressional legislation and federal advisory committees. In addition, responsibility for production of fact sheets, position papers and legislative alerts may also be assigned.
Qualifications: A background/interest in nuclear weapons and security issues, and related legislative policy. An interest in PSR's goals as stated above. Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work independently are required. In addition, computer literacy is desired, plus basic office skills. PSR offers its interns a $200/wk. stipend.
TO APPLY
PSR offers internships year-round, with terms usually beginning in January, June, and September. The position offered is 40 hours per week for three months or longer. PSR offers internships beginning in January, June and September. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION is two months prior to the beginning of the term. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to either the Environmental Internship Coordinator OR the Nuclear Weapons Complex Internship Coordinator at:
Physicians for Social Responsibility
1101 Fourteenth Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 898-0150 FAX: (202) 898-0172
The purposes of Brookfield Zoo's Intern Program are: (1) to provide practical, on-the-job experience; (2) to provide exposure to zoo operations and zoo careers; and (3) to demonstrate the unique advantages of zoos as a supplement to more conventional learning programs.
The goal of interns in this program will be to learn and successfully perform (under supervision) the duties and responsibilities of a full-time employee in the assigned area. Interns are supervised and instructed by full-time zoo employees. A member of the department to which the intern has been assigned will serve as the intern's mentor.
Interns are required to keep a journal or do a project during their term and will complete such readings and written assignments as may be required by their chosen department. The internship term is 12 weeks, although shorter terms (but not less than 6 weeks) may be arranged in some areas. Interns will work 40 hours per week, on a rotating schedule, which will include some weekends and holidays. Part-time hours are not available.
Interns may arrange for course credit with their school advisor. Brookfield Zoo's Intern Coordinator will certify successful completion of internships and will issue a Certificate of Completion to all interns successfully completing the term.
Interns will receive no monetary compensation during their internship. A $15.00 program fee is payable upon notification of placement in the program, prior to beginning the term. Interns can be dismissed for unacceptable performance of duties/responsibilities and/or for non-compliance with Brookfield Zoo regulations and procedures.
DEPARTMENTS
Non-Animal:
Accessibility
Events Management
Audiovisual Services
Development
Safety
Education
Graphic Arts
Exhibits
Animal:
Habitat Africa!
Primates
Conservation Biology
Seven Seas Panorama
Small Mammal House
Animal Hospital
Birds
Children's Zoo
Hoofed Stock
The Fragile Kingdom
Nutrition/Animal Commissary
Australia House
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have completed two (2) years of college or equivalent life experience. Applicants must have an overall "C+" (2.5) grade point average.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application packet should include: * standard application form; * letter from applicant detailing what he/she hopes to gain from the program, and how the internship relates to past experience, future plans, career goals; * resume of academic training, including transcripts from any and all colleges, universities, and/or junior college attended and a resume of work or military experience; and * two (2) letters of recommendation from professionals evaluating the applicant's aptitude, preparation, and suitability to the program.
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS ARE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS WILL _NOT_ BE NOTIFIED SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE-NOTED DOCUMENTS ARE OMITTED. RECEIPT OF COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED, AND THE APPLICANT WILL BE ADVISED OF THE NEXT STEP IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
Should it be necessary for letters of recommendation and/or transcripts to be mailed under separate cover, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ascertain that they arrive in Brookfield Zoo's Intern Office on or before the applications deadline date. Submitted applications that are incomplete after the application deadline has passed are not considered. Please send only those documents listed above. Photos, videos, and/or papers/publications cannot be circulated to the selection committee. Only those documents noted above aspart of the application packet will be accepted. Any applications receivedafter the deadline date will not be considered.
DEADLINES:
SUMMER TERM - May through August: FEBRUARY 1.
FALL TERM - September through December: AUGUST 1.
WINTER TERM - January through April: DECEMBER 1.
COMPLETED PACKETS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Jan Rizzo
Coordinator, Intern Program
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513
Phone: (708) 485-0263, Ext. 459 FAX: (708) 485-3532
INTRODUCTION: This is an interpretive naturalist position located within the division of interpretation at Assateague Island National Seashore. The position is in the Maryland District of the island. Although considered a volunteer assignment, the student will work alongside salaried seasonal and permanent naturalists and have similar duties and performance requirements. While general guidance may be offered by several experienced employees, the ultimate evaluator will be a seasonal supervisor.
DATES OF SERVICE: Spring, fall, and summer positions are available. These are usually 12 week positions and require weekend and evening duty shifts. The work week consists of 5 days with 2 consecutive days off.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The student will spend considerable time learning about the resource and preparing personal programs. Field trips of professional interest are not only plentiful, but are encouraged. Examples include the Virginia District of the seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge; Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Pocomoke River State Park, Maryland; and Trappe Pond State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware.
Students involved in spring/fall internships will participate in an on-going training program. Participants will take part in a busy environmental education program, as well as preparation of selected weekend programs and activities presented for the public (demonstrations, walks, personal slide presentation, etc.).
Summer interns will participate in a 2-week training program upon arrival. From July until the end of the tour of duty, the student's personal service program will be expanded and s/he will perform nearly all duties expected of a salaried naturalist.
Each intern will learn the basics of marine biology and barrier island ecology and, in turn, provide interpretation of this knowledge to visitors through regularly scheduled beach, ecology, and marsh walks. By utilizing the seashore's slide files and taking additional photos, the student will develop an evening slide program. The subject must relate to some aspect of the seashore, but the actual topic will be of the student's own choosing.
Internship assignments in some majors require exposure to the diverse field of park or natural resources management. Although this assignment will offer intense instruction in the area of seashore interpretation of natural resources, opportunities will exist for the student to conduct interviews with park managers by other operating divisions.
The applicant must have a valid State driver's license, since issuance of a Government license is contingent upon possession. Government transportation will be provided in the performance of official duties. Student must provide their own transportation to and from the seashore. Utilizing a Volunteer-in-the-Park appropriated account, the National Park Service will provide a basic uniform and subsistence expense at the rate of $50 per week.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: You can obtain a seasonal application by writing to:
National Park Service
Seasonal Employment Unit
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, D.C. 20013-7127
DEADLINES: January 15 is the deadline for summer seasonal positions starting by mid-May. July 15 is the deadline for winter seasonal positions starting after October 1.
Recognizing the growing interest in environmental issues and careers, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Program. NNEMS is a comprehensive fellowship program managed by the Environmental Education Division of EPA.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the NNEMS Program is to:
* Provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences.
* Create a catalyst for increased public awareness of and involvement in environmental issues.
* Encourage qualified individuals to pursue careers in environmental protection fields.
STRUCTURE: NNEMS offers a range of fellowship activities designed to help students refine their professional skills and enhance their knowledge of environmental issues.
RESEARCH PROJECTS: Each participating headquarters or regional program office develops and sponsors projects for student research. These projects are sufficiently narrow in scope to allow the student to complete the research by working full-time during the summer or part-time during the school year. We recommend that the student perform the research at the sponsoring facility, although other arrangements may be made.
COMPENSATION: Recipients of fellowships receive a stipend at a level determined by the sponsoring EPA program office based on: 1) EPA's resources, 2) the complexity and duration of the research project, and 3) the level of education and experience of the student.
The fellowships fall within the following categories:
* Environmental Policy, Regulations, and Law
* Environmental Management and Administration
* Environmental Sciences
* Public Relations and Communications
* Computer Programming and Development
ELIGIBILITY (undergraduate students): A student must:
* be enrolled full- or part-time at a four-year institution in an academic program directly related to pollution abatement and control during the tenure of the fellowship.
* have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
* submit one letter of reference from a faculty member or department head familiar with their work and qualifications.
* be a citizen of the United States.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE: Send a completed resume, NNEMS Liability Agreement, official college transcripts for each college or university attended (photocopies of each transcript may be made if more than one application is submitted), a completed Research Project Proposal page, and a letter of reference, to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
2201 North Dodge Street
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
For more information write or call:
Sheri Jojokian
NNEMS National Program Manager
US EP_ (1707)
401 M Street SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-5283 FAX: (202) 260-4095
Applicants MUST adhere to all eligibility requirements and MUST provide any additional information/documents based on their student (undergraduate or graduate) status.
There is no limit to the number of applications for projects that a student may submit for consideration. If more than one application is submitted, please indicate the order of preference for application review/selection. A complete application package and one (1) photocopy of the complete package must be submitted for each project for which a student is applying.
DEADLINE: Deadline has been extended to FEBRUARY 3, 1996.
THE PROGRAM The Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Developmental Biology annually provides intensive and rewarding research experiences for promising undergraduates from a diversity of collegiate and ethnic backgrounds. Over 20 students are invited to participate each summer in the 10-12 week session, with stipends and living expenses provided by either a grant from the National Science Foundation or by the Washington University Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Although the focus of this program is on developmental biology research, a limited number of fellowships are available for students with specific interests in other areas of biological or biomedical research. For Summer 1996, the 10-week stipend is $3,360, which includes a $720 housing allowance available only to non-St. Louis residents.
The major emphasis of the program is on providing each fellow an opportunity to engage in intensive research in close association with a member of the faculty. The research experience is supplemented, however, by various group activities that promote interaction among the fellows throughout the summer: workshops that introduce major experimental systems and techniques, weekly discussion sessions with graduate students and faculty on current research advances and literature, and a number of purely social events. The program concludes with a retreat, usually held at an area state park, in which students have the opportunity to discuss their summer research accomplishments through oral or poster presentations.
APPLICANTS Preference will be given to students who are completing their junior year of study, although students at other levels will not be excluded from consideration. Academic achievement, appropriate course background in biological and physical sciences, a demonstrated interest in research in general, and in developmental biology in particular, willingness to commit full-time effort to a research project, and a strong letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor are among the criteria used to evaluate individual applications to the program.
APPLICATION PACKET/PROCEDURE The completed application packet includes: - application form - 1-2 page personal statement - an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) - one to three letter(s) of recommendation from individuals who can provide an evaluation of your potential for a research career (in sealed envelopes with signature of letter writer across back flap) - a stamped, self-addressed postcard, which will be used to acknowledge receipt of your application.
For your application to receive full consideration, it must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 15, 1996. Every effort will be made to notify you concerning the status of your application by March 15, 1996. The above application items should be sent in a single envelope to:
Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships in Developmental Biology
Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences
Washington University
660 South Euclid Avenue -- Campus Box 8226
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
FACULTY Over 40 developmental biologists affiliated with the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences serve as mentors in the Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship program. Scientific expertise within the Division as a whole covers most of the major areas of modern research in the biological and biomedical sciences. The faculty members who serve as mentors for this program all have active, well-equipped and funded research groups studying a wide range of developmental problems, ranging from mating and zygote formation in Chlamydomonas, through organ-specific gene expression in transgenic plants, and control of germ cell differentiation in nematodes, to formation of patterned connections in the mammalian central nervous system.
QUESTIONS If you have questions about the application process or the program, please contact one of the people listed below, preferably by email.
Clarissa M. Cheney, Ph.D.
Co-Director
Assistant Professor
Dept. Of Genetics
314/362-2694 314/361-7855 - FAX cheney@sequencer.wustl.edu
Pahl H. Taghert, Ph.D.
Co-Director
Associate Professor
Dept. Of Anatomy and Neurobiology
314/362-3641 314/362-3446 - FAX taghertp@thalamus.wustl.edu
The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a state-of-the-art aquatic institution dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the environment. Between the Main Aquarium and the Marine Mammal Pavilion over 2,500,000 gallons of fresh and salt water are contained within our walls. This supports over 5,000 specimens of 500-600 different species of mammals, fishes, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates that make their home at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
INTERNSHIPS: The National Aquarium in Baltimore offers internships year-round in eighteen different areas of the Aquarium. The Intern Program provides a hands-on and minds-on experience that is a vital part of the college career. Students supplement and apply their classroom knowledge, obtain valuable job experience, and establish personal contacts.
Interns are required to work a minimum of 120 unpaid hours and to be registered for college credit in an off campus experience, internship, cooperative education or independent study program.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS:
* Aquaculture - assist husbandry staff in breeding and maintenance of saltwater fishes
* Aquarist - assist in care of invertebrates & fish
* Audio-Visual Technology - learn about natural history documentation, corporate and educational video production, and photography; a hands-on internship with an opportunity to complete a video or photo project
* Aviculture - assist in caring for birds in the South American Rain Forest exhibit
* Development - gather biographical and financial information on current or potential donors; may participate in grant writing projects - Juniors or Seniors
* Exhibits/Design - assist graphic designers in production of printed materials such as flyers, brochures and invitations, as well as exhibit labels & signs
* Gift Shop - assist management team in daily operations of the gift shops (custormer service, visual display, register operations, stocking procedures)
* Herpetology - assist in caring for reptiles and amphibians in the South American Rain Forest exhibit
* Horticulture - assist in the care of plants in the South American Rain Forest exhibit; experience will also be gained with animals
* Library - become familiar with the day-to-day operations of a one-person special library
* Mammalogy - assist in the daily care of the marine mammals; large animal experience is highly desirable
* Marine Education - assist in the creation, revision, and instruction of school group programs, which includes hands-on classroom and auditorium style, along with behind-the-scenes tours; summer interns actively participate in members' programs, summer camps, & visitor programs
* Membership - assist with the maintenance and promotion of Aquarium memberships
* Marketing/Promotions - assist with the planning and implementation of Aquarium special events and promotions
* Management Information Systems - work with staff to perform system backup and maintenance functions, install PC hardware & software, & update user & technical documentation - Juniors or Seniors
* Publications - research & write articles for quarterly publication & bimonthly newsletter; assist with proofreading & production of other printed materials - Juniors or Seniors
* Public Relations - gain experience in writing, media relations, & special events - Juniors or Seniors
* Water Quality & Chemistry - assist in routine quality testing for all exhibit and backup tanks - Juniors or Seniors
REQUIREMENTS:
* Majoring in the field (or related field) of the internship for which you are applying
* Enthusiasm
* Good standing within your school
* Some experience and/or knowledge
* Library research may be required
* Independent projects may be completed
* Must receive college credit for the 120 unpaid hours
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1) Fill out application and have faculty sponsor sign it; applicants must receive college credit to participate in this program
2) Attach brief responses to the 3 following statements.
a. Your career goals and how this internship will help you to achieve those goals
b) Relevant courses
c) Skills, activities, and/or experience that are relevant to this internshi.
3) Include transcript (does not have to be an official copy, but must be most recent available)
4) Applicants may apply for a maximum of 2 internships. Send entire application for each one.
5) Incomplete applications will not be considered
6) Applicants will be contacted by phone or mail approximately 4-6 weeks after the deadline
7) Those who are chosen to be interviewed will be contacted by the supervisor of the area for which they applied
DEADLINES:
November 1: January & Spring Terms
April 1: Summer & Fall Terms
SEND TO:
Education Department-Internships
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Pier 3, 501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 576-3800 FAX: (410) 659-0116 Stacy W. Sties, Education Specialist
WHAT IS THE MINORITY MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (MMEP)?
The Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP) is a six-week enrichment program for talented underrepresented minority students interested in medicine. For the eighth year the MMEP will offer summer educational experiences to help promising, highly motivated minority students (Blacks, Mexican Americans, mainland Puerto Rican, and American Indian/Alaska Natives are those that have been identified as underrepresented in medicine by the Association of American Medical Colleges) gain admission to medical schools.
Medicine offers significant opportunities for service, professional advancement and personal satisfaction. Moreover, the nation's need for well-trained minority physicians is great. In 1990, less than 6 percent of U.S. physicians were Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Mexican American or mainland Puerto Rican, even though these groups comprise more than 19 percent of the U.S. population.
The Minority Medical Education Program was created to identify promising minority students who are interested in medical careers and give those students additional educational and practical experiences to improve their competitiveness in the medical school application process.
Since 1989, over 4000 students have participated in this program. As of the Fall of 1995, over 2000 MMEP participants have applied to medical school, with well over half (60%) being accepted. In fact, for the last three years, the acceptance rate for MMEP participants has been higher than that of other minority applicants. Today, former MMEP participants have matriculated in over 119 U.S. medical schools.
The MMEP was developed based on The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's nearly 20 years of experience in funding projects designed to increase the number of minority health professionals. The most effective components of these projects form the basis of the MMEP.
Minority students accepted into the MMEP will participate in a six week summer enrichment program designed to help them compete successfully for acceptance into medical school. An important opportunity available to most MMEP students is a laboratory experience that includes exposure to both clinical and research aspects of medicine in a structured environment with an M.D. or Ph.D. mentor.
MMEP is composed of a several separate components:
* Classroom study/academic enrichment (biological sciences, mathematics, problem-solving);
* preparation and review for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT);
* practical counseling on the selection of medical schools and the application process, as well as counseling regarding the cost of medical school;
* research and presentation;
* mentoring; and
* stipends and, if necessary, travel assistance.
CLASSROOM STUDY/ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT Classes use the results of the first practice MCAT test to indicate areas of need, and cover the areas of:
Communication
Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Physics
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION Each participant will research a medically related topic of their choosing and will give a presentation to the assembled participants, mentors, faculty and medical students, presenting for eight minutes, with an additional two minutes for questions.
THE MENTORING COMPONENT Each student will visit their mentor on four days during the summer. The student will attend, observe and hopefully help with the doctor's normal routine.
OTHER The student will attend various functions, including: Operating room observation Emergency room observation Autopsy observation Workshops on admissions, financial aid and the application process Will interact with the regularly enrolled medical students Become familiar with the medical school facilities
MMEP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria: * be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa; * be from one of the following minority groups: Black, Mexican American, mainland Puerto Rican, or American Indian/Alaska Native; * have at least an overall grade point average of 3.00 (4.00 scale), with at least a 2.75 in the sciences; * combined SAT or ACT scores of at least 950 or 20 are strongly recommended; * have completed at least one year of college (qualified post baccalaureate applicants are also eligible); and, * demonstrate a serious interest in a medical career.
Exceptions to these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the selection committees at each MMEP site. Students accepted into this program will be limited to one summer of participation.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR 1996
* APRIL 1, 1996 -- Application and Transcript Deadline
* APRIL 15, 1996 -- Sites must finalize (give all acceptances/ rejections)
* MAY 1, 1996 -- Applicants must finalize selection (confirm at one site)
HOW TO APPLY Students wishing to attend the 1996 summer session should contact MMEP National Program Office at:
Minority Medical Education Program
Association of American Medical Colleges
2450 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037-1126
202/828-0401 202/828-1125 mmep@aamc.org
Information also may be obtained by contacting the program sites:
MMEP SITES
University of Alabama School of Medicine Marlon L. Priest, M.D., MMEP Program Director P-100, Volker Hall Birmingham, AL 35294-0019 (800) 707-3579 Fax (205) 934-8724 mmep@uasom.meis.uab.edu
Baylor College of Medicine/Rice University William A. Thomson, Ph.D., MMEP Program Director 1709 Dryden, Suite 545 Houston, TX 77030 (713) 798-4841 or (800) 798-8244 Fax (713) 798-8201 wthomson@bcm.tmc.edu
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Rubens J. Pamies, M.D., MMEP Program Director 10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-4920 (216) 368-2212 Fax (216) 368-8597 rjp9@po.cwru.edu
Chicago Summer Science Enrichment Program Larry Goodman, M.D., MMEP Program Director Rush Medical College 1725 West Harrison Street Suite 117 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942-5919 Fax (312) 942-4464 baier@bstat.pvm.rplmc.edu
United Negro College Fund Pre-Medical Summer Institute at Fisk University and Vanderbilt University Mary E. McKelvey, Ph.D., MMEP Program Director Fisk University 1000 Seventeenth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208-3051 (615) 329-8796 Fax (615) 329-8636 mckelvey@dubois.fisk.edu
University of Virginia School of Medicine Moses Kwamena Woode, Ph.D., D.I.C., FAIC , MMEP Program Director Jordan Hall Box 446, HSC Charlottesville, VA 22908 (804) 924-2189 Fax (804) 982-1870 kaw4f@virginia.edu
Yale University School of Medicine Stephen J. Hout, M.D., Ph.D., MMEP Program Co-Director Alex Ortiz, M.D., MMEP Program Co-Director 87 LMP 333 Cedar Street New Haven, CT 06520-8033 (203) 785-7249 Fax (203) 785-7258
WESTERN CONSORTIUM: (http://weber.u.washington.edu/~dolson/mmep.html)
University of Washington School of Medicine Charlie Garcia, M.S.W., MMEP Program Director Box 357430 Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 685-2489 Fax (206) 543-9063 cgarcia@u.washington.edu The University of Washington MMEP site offers other valuable benefits:
- Round trip travel
- A $400 stipend to defray costs while staying in Seattle
- Housing and food provided and paid for on campus while you are in Seattle; the Seattle area is a perfect setting for summer outdoor recreation
University of Washington MMEP site program dates:
Start Date: JUNE 16, 1996 End Date: JULY 27, 1996
Who will be involved at the Washington MMEP site?
- Charlie Garcia, M.S.W. -- Director of the Minority Affairs Program at the School of Medicine, MMEP Director
- Victoria Gardner -- Program Manager of the Minority Affairs Program
- Ginny Groesbeck -- Senior Secretary
- Dan Olson -- Program Assistant
- Tim Gilbert -- Research Advisor
- Dr. Walt Hollow -- Director of the Native American Center Of Excellence
- Diane Noecker -- Financial Aid Officer for the School of Medicine
- Many faculty members and staff at the University of Washington as well as local community physicians who provide mentoring experience.
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Linda Don, M.Ed., MMEP Program Director
1501 North Campbell Ave., Rm 1119-B
Tuscon, AZ 85724
(602) 621-5531 Fax (520) 626-2895 ldon@ccit.arizona.edu
THE CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION The Center was established in 1972. It is a private, non-profit, environmental organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. with regional offices in Virginia, Florida, and California. The Center is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife, specifically marine mammals, sea turtles, fishes, and their respective habitats. The Center accomplishes this goal through public awareness and education, advocacy, grassroots activities, and collaborative efforts with others, both nationally and internationally.
THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The Center for Marine Conservation offers internships year round in a variety of areas related to marine conservation. Interns at the Center gain firsthand experience working at a non-profit environmental organization while contributing in many ways to the protection of the marine environment.
The Center's internships are set up so that both the intern and the Center benefit whereby the individuals apply their learned skills and acquire new ones. Interns receive rewarding personal and career experiences, including being able to learn about different aspects of the marine environment, non-profit operations, the legislative process, and also can develop associations with others in the environmental field.
Interns are expected to work for at least three months, preferably full-time. However, some interns combine their internship with part-time work or schooling. College credit can be arranged through most institutions.
Interns learn not only about their particular area of focus, but also get to see how a not-for-profit environmental organization functions. The Center encourages interns to take full advantage of their experience in Washington, D.C., including sitting in on Capitol Hill hearings and visiting the Smithsonian Museums. While the Center's interns are unpaid, the Center does cover their commuting expenses, and pays small stipends to interns who are enrolled in graduate school.
QUALIFICATIONS There are no set academic requirements for most internships, although generally interns have reached their junior year in college. Individuals will be selected based on their demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, responsibility, and an ability to write well. General knowledge of the marine environment is helpful but not essential. Interns must be currently attending either undergraduate or graduate school
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested individuals should submit a cover letter stating which program s/he is interested in and dates available, a current resume, and a writing sample (two to five pages). All materials should be received well in advance of the session the prospective intern is applying to because of the limited number of positions available. Winter Session Deadline: December 7 Spring Session Deadline: March 8 Summer Session Deadline: May 17 Fall Session Deadline: Open
DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS This information pertains to internships in the Washington office. Center internships do not include field work but do include work on policy-related activities, public education, and other areas. If you're interested in working at one of the Center's regional offices, you should contact that office directly. These descriptions are general and do not necessarily include all current projects. All interns and staff are responsible for basic administrative tasks at the Center.
* Marine Debris & Entanglement Program With support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Center operates the Marine Debris Information Office (MDIO) to disseminate educational materials produced by the Center and others to the general public, educators, members of the press, marine industry groups, and government agencies. As part of the Center's Pollution Prevention Program, the MDIO assists with the coordination of the International Coastal Cleanup and works with the plastics industry and other environmental groups to eliminate the marine debris problem. The intern could respond to written and telephone requests for information on marine debris and wildlife entanglement; conduct research; help produce the newsletter, "Coastal Connections"; prepare and deliver local presentations; and maintain the slide library and article files.
* Sea Turtle Conservation Program (STCP) The Center's sea turtle program was established in 1980 to protect sea turtles both nationally and internationally. Through a variety of programs, STCP addresses the major threats to the world's sea turtles, including international trade, entanglement, incidental take in fisheries, and problems associated with the development and destruction of nesting beaches. The intern could conduct research; update sea turtle information sheets; write articles for the Center's newsletter; attend hearings on Capitol Hill; respond to requests for information; and develop sea turtle educational materials.
* Marine Habitat Conservation Program The Center's Marine Habitat Program, established in 1981, has successfully advocated the designation of 13 new national marine sanctuaries in US coastal waters and is continually trying to get other sites designated with strong protection. It also helped establish a sanctuary for humpback whales in Samana Bay, Dominican Republic and continues to work on collaborative projects with that country. In addition the Center's Habitat Conservation Program conducts other programs to conserve coastal resources and produces a quarterly newsletter, Sanctuary Currents. The intern could assist in work being done to designate national marine sanctuaries in Florida and Massachusetts, in particular, and other areas of the country in general; summarize legislation; conduct research; attend/report on hearings on Capitol Hill; maintain the grassroots database; and help with writing and production of the program's newsletter.
* Marine Mammal Conservation Program Much of the work of this program focuses on regulatory oversight of government agency actions, as well as legislation in Congress. Current efforts focus on agency implementation of recent amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Other activities include monitoring of ongoing and new legislation concerning tuna/dolphin and international whaling. The intern could conduct research in these areas; update fact sheets; respond to public requests for information; and attend/report on hearings on Capitol Hill.
* Fisheries Conservation Program In 1990, the Center initiated a fisheries program for activities promoting the conservation of marine fish populations and related habitats. Program activities concentrate on the study of fishery conservation issues, awakening public concern and awareness, the promotion of conservation by influencing legislation, and the management process at both the state and federal levels. The program's current emphasis includes management of large pelagic species as tuna, sharks, and billfish, the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery, the New England groundfish fishery, and the Alaska groundfish fishery. The intern could assist in legislative work; research specific fishery conservation programs; write articles for the newsletter; and respond to requests for information.
* Marine Biological Diversity Project Also in 1990, the Center began the first comprehensive review of threats and conservation needs related to marine species and ecosystems. Through workshops and research, the Center will develop a conservation strategy and book on marine biological diversity. The intern could help in the preparation of the global strategy to protect marine species and ecosystems; conduct library research; and help in writing the book on marine biological diversity. Due to the specific nature of this work, an intern needs to have some background in marine sciences.
* Communications & Media Department The Communications Department at the Center is responsible for promoting all Center program activities and initiatives. This Department oversees press release production and distribution,coordinates press events, and maintains daily contact with local, regional, and national media. The intern should be interested in (marine) environmental issues to assist the Center Director of Communications on a variety of projects, including: media list maintenance, media clipping services, press calls, video library maintenance, and media advisory and press release production. Interested candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work independently. Knowledge of communications processes and media interfacing referred. Excellent telephone etiquette required.
The Center also has intern positions in its Finance and Administration Department and its Art/Publications Department.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact:
Deloris L. Proctor
Internship Coordinator
202/429-5609 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. M-F
I. OVERVIEW OF ALL SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE
Over 200 undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in summer research in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines at the University of Minnesota (UM). In addition to carrying out independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the 10-week program, the UM Summer Undergraduate Research Programs provide a structured learning experience and emphasize the formation of a strong community through program activities, residence hall housing, and social activities. Organized outings acquaint students with cultural resources at UM and in the Twin Cities. Other activities include workshops on becoming a master graduate student, seminars to practice oral presentations, and help in preparing professional-quality posters, research papers, or oral presentations to report research results.
Participants may be citizens or non-citizen nations of the United States or individuals who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of application.
Students are paid stipends of $250-$300 per week.
Program dates are June 10 - August 16 (dates may vary for some programs).
II. DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN LIFE SCIENCES
90-95 students work with research mentors representing 50 different disciplines in applied and basic sciences. Students are placed in laboratories or at field sites with faculty in life sciences colleges, including: Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Human Ecology, Medicine, Natural Resources, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine. Programs in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience including 3 week, 3 credit courses followed by 7 weeks of research are also available. Competitive applicants should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and have Sophomore or Junior class standing.
All Life Sciences programs include orientation June 7-10 and run through August 16, 1996. There are several similar but slightly different summer research programs within Life Sciences. These include:
A. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM -- most students participate in this generic program which consists of 10 weeks of full-time research under the guidance of a faculty mentor from one of the life science disciplines.
B. NSF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAM -- this is similar to the Independent Research program except that the NSF support for this program is targeted to students with a specific interest in Aquatic Environmental Science. Students work with a faculty mentor whose research is related to aquatic ecology or environmental biology. In addition to general program requirements, participants meet as a group with faculty mentors on occasion for lectures, discussions, and tours of facilities. Some NSF funding is available for room, board, and travel.
C. INTRODUCTORY NEUROSCIENCE LABORATORY AT ITASCA* -- the first 3 weeks of this program include an intensive laboratory course introducing the concepts of cellular neuroscience, emphasizing electrophysiological and histochemical approaches to understanding basic neurobiology at the cellular level. The course is held at the U of M biological Station at Itasca State park, four hours north of the Twin Cities. Students will receive 3 course credits, room and board, and a $60/week stipend for the classroom phase of the program. The remaining seven weeks of the program are spent on the Twin Cities campus doing a neuroscience research project. Students receive a $300/week stipend for the laboratory phase of the program.
D. NSF INTRODUCTORY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY AT ITASCA -- the first 3 weeks of this program include an intensive laboratory course introducing students to basic recombinant DNA techniques. The course is held at the U of M Biological Station at Itasca State park, four hours north of the Twin Cities. Students will receive 3 course credits, room and board, and a $60/week stipend for the classroom phase of the program. The remaining seven weeks of the program are spent on the Twin Cities campus doing a molecular biology research project. Students will receive a $300/week stipend for the laboratory phase of the program. Some NSF funding is available for room, board, and travel.
*NOTE: Each of the laboratory workshops described in items C & D above provides students with a solid grounding in the most modern laboratory techniques used in these high-profile disciplines. As such, they are exceedingly popular for students who are considering graduate school in these areas. STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION BY FEBRUARY 1, 1996 IN ORDER TO SECURE A SPACE IN ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS.
All summer research students who request UM housing will be placed in either Comstock or Bailey Residence Hall, depending on which is closest to the student's research site. The cost of the dorms is approximately $1,250 for the 10 week session (pro-rated for those spending 3 weeks in Itasca). All dorms are non-smoking. Off campus housing is also available, but students must arrange for it on their own. Some financial aid is available for partial support of dormitory housing and travel. To be considered, you must fill out the financial information form and submit a copy of a recent official Federal Financial Aid application (a financial aid "transcript" or report from your school is also acceptable).
APPLY EARLY! Decisions about acceptances will begin FEBRUARY 1, 1996. Completed application materials must be mailed/postmarked by MARCH 1, 1996. Faxed or emailed application materials will NOT be accepted. * February 1 - Acceptances begin on a limited basis; students applying for programs including 3 week special courses should have submitted their application by this date. * March 1 - Final deadline for all application materials * April 15 - All applicants will be notified of one of the following: 1. They are being offered a position in a Life Science program and they have 2 weeks to reply to the offer, 2. They are being considered an alternate for a position pending openings and available funding (many alternates are placed). 3. Their application is no longer being considered for summer 1996.
TO APPLY: A. Submit five (5) stapled packets that include one of each of the following items: 1. A completed copy of the 2-sided application form. 2. A short narrative statement of one typed page or less. The statement should include your relevant background, career goals (interest in pursing graduate) or professional level work in a particular discipline, and the science questions that interest you most. 3. A copy of your current transcript. You must submit a transcript issued by your current school, but it does not have to be an official transcript with seal. You should include a past transcript if you are a transfer student and have completed one or more years of course work at an institution other than your current school. You may include a transcript of short-term undergraduate work completed at an institution other than your current one, but this is not required. B. Arrange to have two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty, including at least one in a discipline related to your proposed research area, sent directly to the address below.
NOTE: The admissions office will notify individual applicants of missing application items only as necessary and cannot field inquiries concerning the status of applications (whether complete or incomplete, accepted or not accepted). PLEASE DO NOT CALL to ask about the status of your application! If you decide to attend another summer program, please give notification so that you can be withdrawn from the applicant pool.
Contact:
Undergraduate Summer Programs
Summer Research Programs in Life Sciences
Attn: Kitty Jones or Ann Reid
College of Biological Sciences
123 Snyder Hall
1475 Gortner Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
612/625-2275 jones059@maroon.tc.umn.edu (Kitty Jones)
III. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM IN INTERFACIAL ENGINEERING Ten undergraduate students will work on research projects with faculty in Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering and related disciplines. Contact: NSF/REU Program in Interfacial Engineering Dr. Karl Smith Institute of Technology Center for Interfacial Engineering 179 Shepherd Laboratories 100 Union St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
IV. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY Research areas include analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, organometallic, materials science, polymer chemistry, spectroscopy, molecular structure, and chemical physics. The program includes weekly luncheon seminars given by faculty and graduate students, various social activities and a formal research symposium. Contact: Chemistry Summer Research Program Dr. Louis Pignolet or Dr. Craig Forsyth Institute of Technology Chemistry Dept. 139 Smith Hall 207 Pleasant St., SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 800/777-2431 lando@chemsun.umn.edu
V. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY & COGNITIVE SCIENCE Twenty undergraduate students receive supervised direct research training as part of a faculty member's research team. Areas of research include cognitive science, human development across the life span, educational psychology, behavioral pharmacology, communication disorders, decision sciences, human factors, neuroscience, and industrial organizational, clinical, social, counseling psychologies. Faculty are from the departments of Psychology, Child Development, Educational Psychology, Computer Science, Decision Science, Psychiatry, Pharmacology, and Communication Disorders. The trainees also participate in a structured research seminar. This program gives preference to students who will have completed their Junior year in Spring of 1996. Contact: NSF/NIMH REU in Behavioral Sciences Dr. Celia Gershenson [email: gersh001@maroon.tc.umn.edu] Dr. Bruce Overmier [email: psyjbo@vx.acs.umn.edu] Center for Research in Learning, Perception and Cognition 205 Elliott Hall 75 E. River Road Minneapolis, MN 55455 612/625-9367
UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The program is designed to provide a stimulating and challenging experience for students in the field of biomedical research (molecular immunology, microbiology, virology). We are seeking junior and senior students who are especially interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research and teaching. This ten week program offers a stipend of $2,400 and a housing allowance.
DEADLINE: March 15, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, students can either return a postcard from the poster (in the Hughes room) requesting a formal application package or download an application form from the World Wide Web: http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/DeptWebs/microbio/micro.htm
Students can also apply directly by sending a letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your undergraduate transcript to:
Dr. Susan C. Baker
Director, Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Loyola University Medical Center
Stritch School of Medicine
2160 S. First Avenue Bldg. 105
Maywood, IL 60153
Phone: (708) 216-4477 FAX: (708) 216-9574
PROGRAM: The purpose of this program is to provide hands-on research experience for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in Neuroscience. Participants work full-time in research laboratories with Center faculty and graduate students for a period of nine weeks, and attend research meetings and seminars. Research opportunities include: computational neuroscience, psychophysics of vision, theories of neural networks, neurophysiology of perception, receptor biochemistry, the biological basis of behavior, developmental neurobiology and neuromagnetism. The program will culminate with the supervised preparation and presentation of a research paper.
The program will provide $2,500 stipends for twelve students; funds are also available for room and board and travel to and from New York City. Undergraduates completing their JUNIOR year are invited to apply. Applicants should have strong academic records with courses in biology, mathematics, chemistry and psychology and a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants from any institution will be considered. Preference will be given to minority students and women.
DATES: June 10 - August 9, 1996
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit completed application form, transcript, short personal statement, and letters of recommendation from two faculty members, one being a professor in the sciences, to:
Georgeann Strakosch or Alison Bowley
Center for Neural Science
New York University
4 Washington Place, Room 809
New York, NY 10003-6621
Phone: (212) 998-7780
GENENTECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This is your opportunity to get acquainted with the best of the real world -- Genentech -- a company world renowned for its leadership in the biotechnology industry. For approximately three months you'll participate as a member of a project team in a research, development, manufacturing or business area that will bring relevance to your college work.
You'll experience the real world application of scientific knowledge to the treatment and cure of serious human diseases. You'll see how Genentech takes science beyond research into the development, manufacturing, and marketing of recombinant DNA products. You'll work with top scientific and business talent in an atmosphere that is uniquely collegial and entrepreneurial, and consistently produces breakthrough biopharmaceutical products.
STIPEND: Genentech offers attractive salaries and other benefits including health club membership.
ELIGIBILITY: We're looking for students with the talent, aptitude and initiative to get involved with us early in their scientific or business careers. Full time enrollment in an accredited college or university and completion of your Sophomore year by June with the plan to return to school in the Fall are required. We hire interns with the following majors:
* Biological or Chemical Science * Biochemical or Chemical Engineering * Computer Science or Business
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be accepted January 1 - March 15, 1996. To be considered, send your current resume, details of your relevant laboratory and/or business skills, and a cover letter, to:
Human Resources
Summer Internship Program
Genentech, Inc.
460 Point San Bruno Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
No phone calls please!
* Cell Biology
* Molecular Genetics
* Biochemistry
* Microbiology
* Developmental Biology
* Neurobiology
Sponsored by: National Science Foundation, Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
PROGRAM: The Division of Biological Sciences of The University of Texas at Austin will offer a full-time, intensive summer research experience in molecular biology to outstanding undergraduates. Participating students will be trained in laboratory techniques, will interact with research faculty and staff, and will work on individual projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Student researchers will be involved in seminars, will receive 3 semester hours of university credit in research, and may enroll in a GRE preparation course.
SCHEDULE AND SUPPORT: The program will run for 10 weeks, from June 3 through August 9, 1996, and involves full-time participation. Participants will not be able to take other courses that summer or have outside employment. Each student will receive a stipend of $2,000 and in addition will be provided research tuition, dormitory room and board. Out-of-state participants will be provided travel.
DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Academically talented undergraduates who are interested in a career in molecular biology are invited to apply. No previous research experience is necessary but lab course work is required. Preference will be given to applicants who are entering their junior or senior year. We particularly encourage applications from women and minority students.
Send completed two-page application form, personal statement of interests and objectives, official college transcripts through January 1996, and evaluation letters from two professors or others familiar with your academic and/or research potential, to:
Dr. Ruth Buskirk, Coordinator
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Department of Microbiology
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas 78712-1095
Phone: (512) 471-7793 FAX: (512) 471-7088 Email: rbuskirk@mail.utexas.edu
THE PROGRAM: The Undergraduate Research Program offers students an opportunity to spend the summer working in an active research laboratory at one of the nation's major urban research universities. Participating laboratories represent a variety of programs in cell and molecular biology and are drawn from the College of Science, the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, and the School of Medicine. Although the program is targeted toward students now in their junior year, any undergraduate student will be considered. Each student receives a stipend of $3,000. Free on-campus housing is available for a limited number of participants.
The summer begins with a short orientation introducing participants to the Wayne State University campus, its libraries and other research facilities. Throughout the summer a weekly research seminar supplements the laboratory experience giving students and faculty an opportunity to interact and discuss recent literature or new results. The program closes with a symposium at which each of the participants presents his or her research project.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should return the application form along with a statement of career plans and a list of all courses taken or enrolled in and grades earned at the college or community college level. A transcript from your current institution and two letters of recommendation from science instructors or others familiar with your academic work should also be submitted. Applicants should be majoring in science and planning on research careers in the biomedical sciences.
Send application materials to:
Ms. Laurie Brooks
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Department of Biological Sciences
Wayne State University
5980 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202-9859
Phone: (313) 577-2902 FAX: (313) 577-6891 http://www.science.wayne.edu/~hhmi/
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 1996. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by March 15, 1996.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN LASERS & OPTICS
The Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers (CREOL) will be running a National Science Foundation sponsored program of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in summer 1996. This is the fifth time the program will run. The students selected for this program will have the opportunity to perform research projects alongside some of the work's foremost lasers & optics researchers. The projects cover a range of topics in both science and engineering, including solid state laser materials growth & spectroscopy, high energy/short pulse laser development, laser produced plasmas, optical signal processing, and optical switching circuits. Additionally, the REU participants will take specially designed short courses in Optics, Lasers and Interaction of Light with Matter. Other activities include weekly seminars, industrial visits, a course in Ethics in Research, and "round table" discussions between the REU participants and organizers. Some students will have the possibility of attending a national laser & optics conference.
DATES AND STIPEND: The summer program will run from June 10 to August 16, 1996. Stipends for the summer are $3,300 with either accommodations provided or an additional $500 allowance for housing. Some travel expenses are also available. The program is open to all students of science and engineering, but two semesters of Physics and Calculus are required. (Juniors and seniors majoring in physics or electrical engineering will be most suited to the program.) A minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 is recommended, but not an absolute requirement. Participants will be selected on the basis of academic merit, personal references, and suitability for the program. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. This program is open to US citizens and permanent residents only.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23, 1996
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send completed application form, personal information form, two references (use forms provided) and most recent transcripts to:
Dr. David Hagan, Director or Susan Hill
Summer Undergraduate Program
Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: (407) 658-6800 FAX: (407) 658-6880 Dr. David Hagan email: hagan@creol.ucf.edu
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit organization established by Congressional leaders and dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies. EESI believes meeting this goal requires transitions to social and economic patterns that sustain people, the environment and the natural resources upon which present and future generations depend.
EESI produces credible, timely information and innovative public policy initiatives that lead to these transitions. These products are developed and promoted through action-oriented briefings, workshops, analysis, publications, task forces and working groups.
Interns have the opportunities to work with the following Institute programs: * Sustainable Agriculture/Water Efficiency * International Environment/Sustainable Development * Energy Efficiency/Climate Change/Transportation * Publications/Marketing * Development/Fundraising and Special Projects (including environmental justice) * Computer systems/desktop/electronic communication
An intern best qualified for our program will have demonstrated research and writing skills, as well as strong verbal skills. Initiative, dependability and a sense of responsibility are essential. And because EESI works closely with Members of Congress and their staffs, strong interpersonal skills, including poise and maturity are necessary. An intern can expect to get a unique, inside view of the workings of Congress and the federal legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental issues and an understanding of the administrative aspects of a non-profit organization.
Specifically, interns do the following:
* Attend hearings and other Congressional meetings and report on proceedings to program staff. * Share responsibility with staff for administrative work, including clipping news articles, picking up documents, assisting with mailings and general office work. * Compile information for Institute reports, publications andprojects. * Work on projects related to the work of the particular program.
EESI internships are 3-4 months in length, during the fall, spring and summer. We prefer full-time and require at least half-time participation. We accept applications throughout the year. Applications are accepted from undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-graduate applicants.
We consider our interns to be very important to our organization, and will do whatever necessary to assist the intern in getting college credit for work in our office. We are unable to pay our interns or provide housing.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume and cover letter, writing sample (2-3 pages), and the programs in which you wish to work (in order of preference), to:
Intern Coordinator
EESI
122 C Street NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001-2109
Phone: (202) 628-1400 FAX: (202) 628-1825 Email: eesi@cais.com
WORK/LEARN PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS: The Work/Learn Program offers undergraduate and graduate level students a unique opportunity to gain exposure to, and experience in environmental research. The program enables students to work on specific projects under the direction of the Center's professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant. Graduate students and certain advanced undergraduates may conduct independent projects with the approval of the staff member with whom they plan to study.
Subject matter of the projects includes terrestrial and estuarine environmental research within the disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, microbiology, botany, and zoology. Some projects are for certain seasons; other projects are year-round. Although students will become familiar with all the research being conducted by a particular staff member, and with much of the research of the Center in general, individuals will devote most of their time to a project and content area of particular interest. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a selected field of study and to learn a variety of research techniques through firsthand experience. Work/Learn Program participants will be expected to integrate what they have learned during their experience and present a brief seminar toward the end of their stay.
SELECTED PROJECTS: See program announcement for detailed descriptions of these project areas
TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY
- Upland plant ecology: 1 student per semester for 1-3 semesters
- Use of successional vegetation by birds: 1 student for 1-2 semesters, beginning April
- Habitat utilization by migratory warblers: 1 student for 1 2 semesters, beginning April
- Forest canopy studies: 1-2 students for 1-3 semesters; familiarity w/computers is very useful
- Nutrient transport modeling: 1 student for 1-4 semesters, any season
- Nutrient retention by riparian forests and wetlands: 1-2 students for 1-4 semesters, any season
- Acid deposition and its impact upon geochemistry: 1-2 students for spring and summer; knowledge of analytical chemistry is desirable
ESTUARINE ECOLOGY
- Estuarine fish biology: 1 student during summer; previous experience in fish biology desirable
- Population studies of wetland macrophytes: 1 student per semester for 1-2 semesters
- Community structure and population biology of benthic invertebrates in an estuary: 1 student during summer; previous experience and course work in invertebrate zoology and general ecology highly desirable
- Community structure and population dynamics of phytoplankton in an estuary: 1 student in spring and summer; experience in the use of a compound microscope desirable
- Global change and vegetation: The impact of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide on plant and ecosystem processes: 2 students for 1 semester; knowledge of one or more of the following desired: plant physiology, photosynthesis, plant ecology, water relations, micro meteorology, atmospheric physics, statistics, and computers (PCs)
- Studies in ecological parasitology: 1-2 students for 1-2 semesters, beginning in the spring or summer; previous experience in invertebrate zoology and/or parasitology desirable
- Trophic relationships among planktonic protozoa: 1 student from late spring into summer; previous experience in the use of stereo and compound microscopes desirable
- Effects of solar UV radiation on estuarine plants: 1 student for 1-2 semesters starting in summer; knowledge of aquatic science, plant biology and physics helpful
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in engineering and computer science
COMPUTER CENTER - see program announcement for details
EDUCATION - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGY INSTRUCTION - see program announcement for details
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) will accept applications for the Work/Learn Program from interested individuals who are in a position to commit themselves fully to the completion of a project. The starting date and duration of the projects are arranged between the supervisor and the student. However, projects are normally 40 hours per week, from 12 weeks to a year, and coincide with the usual academic semesters and summer sessions. Ethnic and racial minorities are encouraged to apply for internships at SERC, created to promote cultural diversity in environmental science professions. Competition is most intense for the summer season. Candidates interested in projects that do not depend on the summer field season may want to apply between December and May when the probability of receiving an internship is higher. A committee composed of members of the Center's professional staff will review applications. Selection is based upon the student's academic credentials, extent of relevant training or experience, letters of recommendation, and the congruence of the student's expressed goals with those of the Work/Learn Program.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Successful candidates will receive a stipend of $190 per week and living accommodations in the Center's dorm. Minority graduate students will receive a stipend of $240 per week and living accommodations in the Center's dorm. The Center does not supply board, although cooking facilities and utensils are available. Minority students are eligible for a travel allowance, determined by place of residence.
ACADEMIC CREDIT: The Smithsonian awards no academic credit for studies conducted at the Institution. However, the Office of Fellowships and Grants is eager to assist in establishing mechanisms for universities to award credit upon satisfactory completion of projects. In lieu of this, students are encouraged to work out arrangements directly with their advisors and departments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit completed application, transcripts from the indicated schools, an essay, and two referee letters. Referees will be asked to comment on the essay and add any additional appropriate comments. TWO COPIES of the entire application packet, including transcripts and referee letters, should be submitted. Applications will not be considered complete nor circulated for review until all of the materials have been received.
ESSAY: Each applicant is asked to submit a short essay (2-3 pages) outlining past and present interests and academic and non-academic experience. The essay should incorporate how the fields of study specified in the application relate to your particular interests in that area, and how you feel the experience at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center will further your own educational and intellectual goals.
DEADLINES: Projects beginning between January-May, deadline is previous November 1st. Projects between May-August, deadline is previous March 1st (e.g., for summer 1996, application deadline is MARCH 1, 11996).
It is possible to apply before the appropriate deadline for the period in which you want to begin your project and once begun, projects may continue through other deadlines.
MAIL TO:
Work/Learn Program
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
P.O. Box 28
Edgewater, MD 21027
301/261-4084 education@serc.si.edu http://www.serc.si.edu
The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit organization that protects and enhances the environment through the development of professionals, the promotion of careers, and the inspiration of individual action. Our mission is accomplished through several programs: Environmental Placement Services, Environmental Career Services, Environmental Career Products, and Environmental Research and Consulting Services. ECO has five offices nationwide: Boston, Tampa, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Seattle.
ELIGIBILITY: If you are a college junior, senior or graduate student, or you have completed your Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree, you are eligible. We typically seek applicants with the following academic backgrounds:
Anthropology/Archeology
Geography/GIS
Biology
Geology
Chemistry
Hazardous Waste Management
Computer Science
Health & Safety
Earth Science
Hydrology/Hydrogeology
Energy
Landscape Architecture
Engineering
Parks/Recreation Management
Chemical
Planning (Urban/Regional)
Civil
Policy/Public Administration
Environmental
Range Management
Environmental Health
Social Sciences
Environmental Science
Solid Waste Management
Environmental Studies
Surveying (Land/Cadastral)
Fish/Wildlife Management
Toxicology
Forestry
Urban Studies
There is no fee to apply for ECO's Environmental Placement Services, nor is there a fee if you are placed on a project as an ECO Associate.
The length of internship varies anywhere from as short as three months to as long as two years. Three-month projects are often available in the summer months for currently matriculating students. The average project length is six months, and it is not uncommon for projects to be extended.
The average stipend is $425 per week; typically stipends range from $300 to $600 per week. Your stipend depends on the nature of the project, the type of organization sponsoring it, your level of matriculation, your expertise and skills, and the region in which you are placed. ECO does not provide health insurance benefits.
You are solely responsible for relocating to and from an ECO project, and for commuting and housing costs. If your sponsor requires you to travel while working on a project, you will be compensated in accordance with the sponsoring organization's travel reimbursement policy for ECO Associates.
After you send your application to ECO's national office in Boston, we distribute copies to each regional office you select. If and when a project becomes available for which we feel you are eligible, you will be contacted by staff of the region in which the project is located. Should you be interested in and available for a given project, we will refer your application to the orgainzation that is sponsoring the internship. The sponsoring organization selects candidates to interview and decides which applicant it wants to work on the project. If you are selected, ECO will extend an offer of employment to you. ECO Associates are employees of ECO, not of the organization sponsoring a project. The sponsor will assign a project advisor to oversee your work.
ECO's Environmental Placement Services program is very competitive. Over 2,500 people apply each year; of those, over 600 become ECO Associates. To increase your chances of being placed in an internship, make sure you fill out your application carefully and completely, clearly convey your coursework, skills, and interests, and inform us as to how to reach you if your address, phone number, and/or availability changes. Furthermore, the more regions you select in which to be considered for internships, the greater your chances of placement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send completed application form with writing sample/career goal statement, resume, and course listing, to:
The Environmental Careers Organization, Inc.
286 Congress Street, Third Floor
Boston, MA 02210-1038
617/426-4375 617/423-0998 FAX http://www.eco.org
There is no application deadline -- applications are accepted throughout the year. We encourage you to apply 3 months before you are available for full-time work. It may take up to 3 weeks for your application to be fully processed. You may update your application at any time. Your application will be retained based on your availability, but for no longer than 12 months from the date it is received.
Our department has a Howard Hughes Medical Institue Undergraduate
Research Apprenticeship Program for the summer between Junior and Senior year.
The students work on a project for 10 weeks and present a mini-seminar at the
end of the summer.
They receive a stipend from HHMI of $2400.
There are opportunities at Marquette in the departments of Basic Health Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics and Psychology as well as several participating laboratories at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Of the 31 faculty participating there are about 6-7 neurobiologists. The majority of the students come from Marquette but this is not a requirement of the program and good students from other Universities will be considered. It is nice if they are local because they do have the opportunity to continue the research in the senior year for an additional $600 stipend.
The application deadline is JANUARY 29 so if anyone is interested they had better jump on it.
For application forms and additional information contact:
Barbara DeNoyer
Department of Biology
Marquette University
WLS 109, P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
(phone 414-288-7355)
Michelle Mynlieff
Dept. of Biology
Marquette Univ.
The UNM Hughes Summer Research Program is funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute through their Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education Program. The purpose of this grant is to increase the number of undergraduate students, including women and minorities, who pursue post-graduate research careers in the biomedical sciences. The Summer Research Program is a 10-week intensive program designed to provide students with the opportunity to carry out individual laboratory research projects under the supervision of a professor in the Department of Biology. Projects include fungal molecular biology and genetics, lymphocyte development, enzyme adaptation, hormone-induced gene expression, microbiology, parasitology, and other topics.
PROGRAM DURATION The program will run from June 3 to August 9, 1996.
STIPEND Students will receive $2,500 for the 10-week period.
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS Students are expected to have had 4 semesters of biology and at least 2 semesters of chemistry, and must be enrolled in an undergraduate college or university program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Students will be expected to work full-time in assigned labs, and will meet weekly to discuss research projects and consider career plans. Guest speakers will present seminars, and students will go on field trips to national research laboratories and to the UNM LTER Sevilleta Ecological Research Station. Students will write a brief report on their research project and present their research in a departmental undergraduate research symposium at the end of the summer.
HOUSING Housing is available at UNM. Approximate cost for room and board for the 10-week program is $1,000. Successful applicants may apply for a living expense scholarship.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Submit the Application Information Form, a cover letter briefly describing your background, and a current transcript. Applicants must have 2 faculty recommendation sheets completed and returned separately or included in a sealed and signed envelope accompanying the application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 1996. Selected applicants will be notified during March.
Send applications and information requests to:
Hughes Summer Research Program
Department of Biology
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1091
505/277-2905 505/277-0304 (fax)
email: hhmibiol@unm.edu
The Minority Medical Education Program was created to identify promising minority students who are interested in medical careers, and give those students additional educational and practical experiences to improve their competitiveness in the medical school application process.
Minority students accepted into the MMEP will participate in a six-week summer enrichment program designed to help them compete successfully for acceptance into medical school. An important opportunity available to most MMEP students is a laboratory experience that includes exposure to both clinical and research aspects of medicine in a structured environment with an M.D. or Ph.D. mentor.
Other MMEP components include:
* academic enrichment (biological sciences, mathematics, problem-solving); * preparation and review for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT); * practical counseling on the selection of medical schools and the application process, as well as counseling regarding the cost of medical school; and, * stipends, and if necessary, travel assistance.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
* be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa; * be from one of the following minority groups: Black, Mexican American, mainland Puerto Rican, or American Indian/Alaska Native; * have at least an overall grade point average of 3.00 (4.0 scale), with a 2.75 in the sciences; * have combined SAT or ACT scores of at least 950 or 20; * have completed at least one year of college (qualified post-baccalaureate applicants are also eligible); and, * demonstrate a serious interest in a medical career.
Exceptions to these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the selection committees at each MMEP site. Students accepted into this program will be limited to one summer of participation.
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE/RICE UNIVERSITY
William A. Thomson, Ph.D.
1709 Dryden,
Suite 545 Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713/798-8200 or 800/798-8244 Fax: 713/798-8201
E-mail: wthomson@bcm.tmc.edu
Program Date: June 9 - July 18, 1996
Deadline: April 1, 1996
The Honors Premedical Academy (HPA) at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University provides rigorous coursework in science and communications, as well as a variety of clinical and laboratory experiences in settings throughout the Texas Medical Center. Students who complete all academic components of the program receive nine hours of undergraduate credit. Tuition and fees, housing, a small stipend, and some meals are covered by the program. In addition, students who have a completed Baylor College of Medicine application (available June 15) for the entering class of 1997 may be eligible for medical school interview during the program.
ACADEMIC COURSES:
* English 317 - Medical Technical Communications
* Biology 403 - Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Development
* AHS 399 - Preceptorship in the Health Sciences
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
* MCAT Preparation
* Counseling
* Weekly Seminars
* Speaker Series
* Medical School Recruitment Fair
* Social Activities
HOW TO APPLY: To request an application packet, write to:
Minority Medical Education Program
Association of American Medical Colleges
2450 N. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037-1127
Phone: 202/828-0401 Fax: 202/828-1125
E-mail: mmep@aamc.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 1996
The Division of Medical Sciences administers the research training programs for PhD students in the biomedical sciences at Harvard Medical School. In 1996, the Division will offer for the 6th year a 10-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to minority groups that are under-represented in the sciences. The Program is offered for students who are considering careers in biological or biomedical science research and who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory.
Summer research opportunities will be available in a variety of biological and biomedical sciences including (but not limited to): microbial genetics and physiology, cardiac and cardio-pulmonary functions and pathology, studies of blood cells, causes and treatment of high blood pressure, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, transmembrane signaling mechanisms, macrophage biology, study of clotting mechanisms, study of blood vessel growth and repair mechanisms, and virology.
The research experience will be supplemented by an informal student-faculty seminar course, in which students meet on a weekly basis during supper to discuss their research work with other student participants and faculty. Students also participate in a weekly career discussion luncheon series, in which they learn about the career paths of current minority faculty and about many aspects of choosing graduate programs, preparing applications, and preparing for interviews. There are also informal social opportunities for students to meet current minority and majority faculty and graduate students.
Students in the Program live in the recently renovated Harvard Medical School dormitory, located across the street from the Medical School quadrangle and within one or two blocks of many of the Harvard teaching hospitals and their research laboratories. Medical students, graduate students, college students participating in other summer programs, and visiting scholars also live in the dormitory in the summertime. The Medical School is located in Boston, and there is good public transportation from it to the downtown areas and to nearby Cambridge, home of Harvard's main campus.
The Division will provide all research- and course-related expenses, housing at the medical school dormitory, travel costs, health insurance if it is needed, and a stipend of at least $900/month for 10 weeks. The 1996 Program is scheduled to run from June 10 through August 16, although earlier arrival dates may be arranged in a few cases if necessary.
The following must be submitted to the address given below by FEBRUARY 1, 1996:
(1) The completed Application Form (available in the small wood file cabinet in the Hughes Fellows Center in 432A NHB).
(2) A letter describing their laboratory experience, research interests and goals, and their reasons for wishing to participate in this particular Program.
(3) An official copy of their latest college transcript.
(4) Two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a science faculty member who can address the applicant's intellectual and personal suitability for the program and one from a research supervisor, second science faculty member, or if applicable, from their science program director. _Letters of recommendation should be in sealed, signed envelopes or sent separately by the recommender._
College undergraduate student applicants to the program should write to:
1996 SHURP Director
Division of Medical Sciences
Harvard Medical School
M.E.C. Room 435
260 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Inquires about the Program are welcomed, and they may be directed
to either:
Jocelyn Spragg, Ph.D., Coordinator
Programs for Minority Science Students
Division of Medical Sciences
617/432-1342
OR
Jenn Meeropol
SHURP Assistant
Division of Medical Sciences
617/432-4980.
Both Dr. Spragg and Jenn can also be reached at 1-800-367-9019 from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
The Internship Program at the World Bird Sanctuary (WBS) was developed for individuals who are committed to acquiring a better understanding of avian ecology and behavior, and for those who are considering a career in wildlife biology. Most universities recognize and accredit this type of program for undergraduate and graduate work. However, you don't have to be a student to apply for the WBS Internship Program. Mature individuals who want a learning experience focused on avian biology are also encouraged to apply.
The WBS Internship Program provides hands-on experience with birds of prey (raptors), parrots (psittacines), and occasionally other bird species. Interns work with professionals in the wildlife field who are dedicated to securing a future for threatened and endangered bird species worldwide.
The WBS Internship Program has evolved into specific areas that examine WBS's work in more depth. These areas include Captive Management and Rehabilitation, Education, Raptory Theatre, Propagation, and Endangered Species Reintroduction. Regardless of the Internship Program you apply for, you are able to participate in all aspects of the daily routine. Although the daily routine is labor intensive, for those individuals willing to devote the time and effort, you can make a significant contribution to the quest to preserve a wide range of species.
All general internships (i.e., Captive Management and Rehabilitation, Education, Raptory Theatre) are a minimum of 12 weeks in duration. The Propagation Internship is from January 2 through June 15, and the Endangered Species Reintroduction Internship is from April through September. Those individuals who are selected to participate in WBS's Internship Program will be notified within 3 months prior to their expected arrival.
Currently, there is no stipend for WBS interns. But the WBS does provide interns with housing and utilities, but not board. Normal expenses incurred by interns are food, laundry, phone and vehicle (vehicle recommended but not mandatory). Applications packets are available in the small wood file cabinet in the Hughes Fellows Center (432A NHB). You can also request information from:
Maggie Bogart
Intern Coordinator
World Bird Sanctuary
P.O. Box 270270
St. Louis, MO 63127
314/938-6193
* Captive Management and Rehabilitation A limited number of Captive Management and rehabilitation Internships are available throughout the year. Interns choosing this area gain experience in the captive management of over 200 raptors and psittacines, management of avian support colonies, handling of education raptors and psittacines, and rehabilitation. Interns are provided with opportunities to watch WBS veterinarians perform surgical procedures and will assist the rehabilitation Coordinator in the care and treatment of the birds.
* Education Education is the primary mission of our Office of Wildlife Learning (OWL). OWL originates from the WBS Nature Center located on 405 scenic acres of St. Louis County's Lone Elk Park. Internships are accepted throughout the year for this position. As an OWL intern, you will assist with the management of the Nature Center, gaining experience in public relations, and the handling of raptors and parrots. The education intern assists in the preparation and presentation of educational programs and displays. This includes our education programs that go out to schools and groups, featuring several of our birds in free flight demonstrations.
* Raptory Theatre WBS provides educational programs for Zoological Institutions throughout the United States. Raptory Theatre programs normally run from March through October, sometimes continuing for several months. Raptory Theatre interns gain experience in bird handling, speaking and public relations. Interns assist in the preparation and presentation of the programs, and help with the free flight demonstrations. Since 1988, WBS's nationally acclaimed program has reached over 7.5 million people.
* Propagation WBS emphasizes the breeding of both native and exotic species of raptors. Successes have included eagles, hawks, falcons, and several species of owls. Propagation interns become experienced in managing breeding raptors and their support colonies, hand rearing and incubation procedures. Applicants must be available from January 2 through June 15.
* Endangered Species Reintroduction Positions for this particular internship are open April through September. WBS is actively involved in the restoration of populations of Peregrine falcons, Bald eagles, and Barn owls in Missouri. Interns are responsible for the care and maintenance of the young birds and their hack site. By working at the hack site, the intern learns about radio-telemetry, and gains a better understanding of a young bird's progress towards flight. This position involves extensive interaction with the public, giving them a greater awareness of WBS's reintroduction efforts.
The UNM Department of Biology has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. This program, carried out in conjunction with the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project, is designed to promote the inclusion of undergraduate science majors in active scientific research programs. The Sevilleta REU program will offer 10 undergraduate research stipends to selected students during the summer of 1996.
REU PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The crux of the Sevilleta REU program is research. Each student will conduct a research project that relates to on-going LTER research. Students will work together, and will be advised by mentors teams comprised of faculty, postdoctoral associates and graduate students. To provide a common framework for carrying out research, students will participate in weekly meetings and seminars. The meetings will focus on peer learning about "The Process of Conducting Research." The research component of the program will be complemented by segments on "Science Ethics: A Social Approach" and "Learning to Teach." In the first, students will consider the social significance of research and special issues that impact women and minorities throughout their scientific careers. In the second, students will teach what they have learned about research to other undergraduates and to minority and rural middles school students. Students will also learn about "Communicating Research Results"; the culmination of the summer will be a meeting with students in similar programs in the region (e.g., the UNM Biology Department's Hughes-funded Summer Research in Cell and Molecular Biology). For satisfactory participation in all aspects of the program, students receive three semester credits (tuition-free) for a formal course entitled "Ecological Research Techniques" (Biology 402).
RESEARCH PROJECTS "Competitive interactions of species in a biome transition zone: the case of Great Plains blue grama (_Bouteloua gracilis_) vs. Chihuahuan Desert black grama (_Bouteloua eripoda_)" Primary mentors: James R. Gosz (faculty), Debra Coffin (faculty), and Chuck Buxbaum (graduate student).
"Soil water availability and vegetation distribution in a desert ecosystem: mathematical modeling and empirical evaluation" Primary mentors: Bruce T. Milne (faculty) and Yuelong Yang (postdoctoral associate)
"Seedling ecology of potentially competing phreatophyte tree species: native cottonwood (_Populus fremontii_) with introduced salt cedar (_Tamarix chinensis_)" Primary mentors: Diane L. Marshall (faculty) and Anna A. Sher (graduate student)
"Investigating species relationships over evolutionary time using ancient woodrat middens" Primary mentors: Felisa A. Smith (faculty), Amy Ditto (graduate student), and Julio L. Betancourt (U.S. Geological Survey)
"Variation in woodrat species' morphological characteristics across a biome transition zone: how do several species of woodrat (_Neotoma micropus_, _Neotoma mexicana_, and _Neotoma albigula_) change in size and shape across areas of allopatry and sympatry? Primary mentor: Ursula Shepherd (faculty), graduate student TBA.
"Desertification processes: invasion of creosote and other desert shrubs into southwestern grasslands" Primary mentor: David Lightfoot (faculty), graduate student TBA.
LIVING CONDITIONS Housing at the Sevilleta Field Station, located at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge about 80 km south of Albuquerque, is provided free of charge. Students will live with other students and technicians in 3 bedroom houses complete with laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens. All students are required to live at the field station so that they may take full advantage of the program. Because the field station is geographically isolated, we will provide weekly transportation to Albuquerque for students to take care of personal business such as grocery shopping. In addition, dormitory housing will be available when research requires the student's presence at the main UNM campus.
PROGRAM DURATION AND SCHEDULING The program lasts 12 weeks, beginning 20 May 1996. In order to take greatest advantage of this research opportunity, students may expect to work some evenings and weekends to complete their projects.
STIPEND Participants receive, in addition to free housing at the Sevilleta Field Station, a $250 per week stipend for participating in the REU program (for a total of $3,000). Students may not have other employment during the program.
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS You must be enrolled in an undergraduate college or university program, and may not have received your degree prior to the summer program. You must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien of the U.S. You should have a strong background in biology (at least 4 semesters) and be highly motivated for research. The UNM REU program is an equal opportunity program; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Sevilleta Field Station is equipped for handicapped persons.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications must include ALL of the following documents and must be mailed together by the student:
1. A cover letter briefly describing your background (relevant courses and/or previous research experience) and the two (in order of preference) research project(s) in which you are most interested.
2. A transcript of your undergraduate coursework.
3. The application information sheet (see appropriate form).
4. Two faculty recommendations (see appropriate form). Please provide an envelope to each person submitting a recommendation. Ask the faculty member to complete the recommendation form, enclose it in an envelope, and seal the envelope, writing his/her signature across the back.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 1996.
All application documents must be _received_ by the deadline.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Address applications to:
Dr. Ursula L. Shepherd
Department of Biology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1091
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact:
Dr. Ursula L. Shepherd
505/277-0869
email: ursula@sevilleta.unm.edu
or
Dr. Ann S. Evans
505/277-2724
email: asevans@unm.edu
More information about the Sevilleta LTER can be found on our
web page: http://sevilleta.unm.edu:80/
APPLICANT NOTIFICATION Successful applicants will be notified during the month of March.
(Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0324)
Dr. Deborah Crocker (205) 348-5050
summerprog@hera.astr.ua.edu
Application Deadline: February 15, 1996
Web Page: http://www.astr.ua.edu/AstroHome.html
National Optical Astronomical Observatories (NOAO)
(In Chile during the Northern Hemisphere Winter 1997)
Ms. Revell Rayne
Human Resources Manager (520) 318-8222
P. O. Box 26732
Tucson, AZ 85726-6732
rrayne@noao.edu (Applications)
efriel@mmo.org (Program Information)
Web Page: http://www.noao.edu (General Information)
Application Deadline: October 15, 1996
(Ithaca NY 148536801)
517 Space Science Building
Sue Chamberlain (607) 255-2710
chamberl@astrosun.tn.cornell.edu
Web Page: http://astrosun.tn.cornell.edu/REU/REU.html
Application Deadline: February 9, 1996
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901
Dr. Terry Oswalt (407) 768-8000 X7325
oswalt@tycho.pss.fit.edu
Web Page: http://pss.fit.edu/SARA_REU.html
Application Deadline: March 15, 1996
(Cambridge MA 02138)
SAO Summer Intern Program
Kimberly L. Dow (617) 496-7586
intern@cfa.harvard.edu
Web Page: http://hea-www.harvard.edu/REU/REU.html
Application Deadline: March 1, 1996
(Westford MA 01886)
Route 40
Dr. Joseph Salah (508) 692-4764
lhp@wells.haystack.edu
Web Page: http://www.haystack.edu/haystack/haystack.html
Application Deadline: February 1, 1996
(Nantucket MA 02554)
3 Vestal Street
Dr. Eileen Friel (508) 228-9273
efriel@mmo.org
Web Page: None
Application Deadline: February 1, 1996
(Ithaca NY 14853-6801)
Office of the Director
NAIC, Space Sciences Building
Cornell University
Ms. Jill Morrison (607) 255-3735
morrison@astrosun.tn.cornell.edu
[Research at Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico.]
Web Page: http://aosun.naic.edu/
Application Deadline: February 15, 1996
(Boulder CO 80307-3000)
Cindy Worster (303) 497-1552
cmw@ucar.edu
Web Page: http://www.hao.ucar.edu/public/inside/summer.html
Application Deadline: January 12, 1996
(Tucson AZ 85726-6732)
Ms. Revell Rayne
Human Resources Manager (520) 318-8222
P. O. Box 26732
Tucson, AZ 85726-6732
rrayne@noao.edu (Applications)
Ms. Yvette Estok (520) 318-8163
yestok@noao.edu (Program Information)
Web Page: http://www.noao.edu (General Information)
Application Deadline: February 15, 1996
(Charlottesville VA 22903)
520 Edgemont Road
Dr. Robert Brown (804) 296-0222
rbrown@nrao.edu
Web Page: http://www.cv.nrao.edu/~awootten/summer-students.html
Application Deadline: January 19, 1996
(Sunspot NM 88349)
Ms. Vickie Fowler (505) 434-7003
National Solar Observatory
P. O. Box 62
Sunspot, NM 88349
vickie@sunspot.noao.edu
Web Page: http://www.noao.edu (General Information)
Application Deadline: February 15, 1996
(Flagstaff AZ 86011-6010)
P. O. Box 6010
Dr. Kathleen Eastwood (602) 523-7159
kathy.eastwood@nau.edu
Web Page: http://nuro.phy.nau.edu/proj/reu.html
Application Deadline: February 1, 1996
(University Park PA 16802)
Dr. Margaret Chester (814) 865-0418
reu-info@astro.astro.psu.edu
Web Page: http://www.astro.psu.edu/outreach/reu
Application Deadline: March 1, 1995
(Laramie WY 82071)
Dr. Ronald Canterna (307) 766-2005/6150
agannon@uwyo.edu
Web Page: http://faraday.uwyo.edu/physics.astronomy/homepage.html
Application Deadline: February 2, 1996