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Conferences

ICAR first annual undergraduate conference

The Institute for Conflict Anlaysis and Resolution is hosting their First Annual Undergraduate Conference on April 16, 2010. We are inviting undergraduate students from all departments to participate. The theme of this year's conference is "Confronting Major Challanges in the 21st Century." We will be accepting papers based on the proposals students submit. For more information please follow this link http://is.gd/6FNeC or contact Kristin Moriarty at kmoriart@gmu.edu.

Call for papers along with additional conference information

Marcus 2009

The MARCUS Conference is devoted exclusively to the scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students. We invite students to submit research abstracts from all academic disciplines. Abstracts must not exceed 150 words. Students may choose to present their work in an oral session or poster session. Student presentations in the oral sessions are limited to 10 - 12 minutes, with an additional 3- 5 minutes allowed for questions. The presentation sessions are usually one hour and 15 minutes and concurrent sessions are scheduled throughout the day-long conference.

Sigma XI

Sigma Xi (Xi is pronounced with a "Z" sound-"Zi"-as in "xylophone") was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Greek letters "sigma" and "xi" form the acronym of the Society's motto, "Spoudon Xynones," which translates as "Companions in Zealous Research."

Sacnas

The mission of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels.

Colonial Academic Alliance

The CAA, a consortium of twelve universities that includes Mason, has an undergraduate research conference each spring. Students have the opportunity to present their posters, give an oral paper presentation, learn about graduate programs, and enjoy meals with high achieving students, faculty, provosts and others. In 2009, the CAA conference was hosted by Towson University, near Baltimore, Maryland.

Mason students presented their work at the Colonial Academic
Alliance conference. Seated, from left: Jenna Krall, David Lieu,
Adrianne Urrego and Sarah Wambaugh. Standing, from left: Emil Chuck,
interim coordinator of the Undergraduate-Faculty Apprenticeship Program,
Elizabeth Nohelty and Daniel Odom.
Photo courtesy of Emil Chuck

Internships/Summer Research Programs

National Science Foundation Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

The NSF has many research opportunities for Summer 2010. Please check the website for more details.

Summer Funded Opportunity for Undergraduates--NSF REU at Mason

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at George Mason University will host a multidisciplinary undergraduate research program in computational mathematics and nonlinear dynamics of biological, bio-inspired and engineering systems.  This nine-week program program will expose eight qualified mathematics undergraduate students and a K-12 teacher to advanced topics in mathematics, problem-solving techniques and multidisciplinary applications. Selected problems range from Reconstruction of Protein networks and Aneurysm mechanics to Modeling of Micro Air Vehicles, Neuronal field models, Porous substrates and Materials engineering applications. The overall goal of this program is to encourage students and teachers to learn by discovery and enhance their understanding of the multidisciplinary role of mathematics in engineering, science and medicine. The metro region of Washington, DC is a particularly fertile area for research and work opportunities, including consulting, teaching  and government.

Applicants must be undergraduate students who will be completing their junior year by June 2010. Financial support for students include a stipend of $3,375, free on-campus housing and meals, and a travel allowance up to $550. Students with a strong background in advanced calculus, linear algebra and differential equations are eligible to apply. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Please note that under NSF rules, only U.S. Citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive stipends and support for housing and travel costs.

The deadline for receiving all the application material is approximately *April 10, 2010* and accepted applicants will be notified immediately. For more details on the program and application details, go to the program website:

http://math.gmu.edu/reu/

For additional information, please contact us via email at:

reu@math.gmu.edu

or via phone (703) 993-9787 or (703) 993-9688

Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer and Dr. Maria Emelianenko
REU Program Coordinators

Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program at Harvard University
Deadline February 1, 2010 (postmark)

A ten-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are under-represented in the sciences. The Program is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Biophysical Society's Summer Course in Biophysics

A summer course at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Please check website for more details.

Naval Research Lab

NRL has many Student Opportunities. Please check the website for more details.

Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program

(MURAP) is a paid summer fellowship designed to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts into graduate school and faculty positions in U.S. colleges and universities.  

Each summer, the program brings a cohort of 18-22 undergraduates (rising juniors and seniors) from colleges and universities in the U.S. to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research experience. Students are expected to develop a 20-page research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor with whom they are paired according to areas of study and research interests. In addition to meeting at least three times a week with faculty mentors, students will attend weekly 3-hour seminars where they will present their research and discuss it with faculty and other students in the program, receive required biweekly instruction in preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), attend biweekly writing and presentation skills workshops, and participate in a variety of informative workshops, social events and conferences designed to expose them to the graduate experience. Participants will submit their final research paper based on their project and must receive approval through the signature of their faculty mentor. For a student to complete the program successfully and receive the entire stipend, participation in all of these activities and completion of the research paper are required.  A sample calendar of required activities and deadlines is available on our website.
For their participation in the program, student fellows will receive a generous stipend of $3500 (in the case of students holding Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships, they receive the difference between their summer stipend and MURAP’s), an allowance for meals of $1450 and travel allowance up to $500 to cover the cost of transportation to and from Chapel Hill.  Additionally, students will be provided on-campus housing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

NSBRI Fellowships/Interships

NSBRI has a summer program that provides the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate or medical students to join ongoing projects in laboratories at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Applicants must have completed their second year of undergraduate studies by the start of the internship. The program is open to U.S. citizens. Interns receive an hourly wage, but the program does not cover housing or travel.

Summer Empolyment Opportunities

A variety of summer internship positions are available within the Mathematical and Computational Sciences Division (MCSD) of the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO. The number of positions varies each year based on programmatic and budget constraints.

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) at the NIH provides an opportunity to spend the summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.

College Leaders Program at Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at The University of Virginia

The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership offers an advanced program on public service and leadership for college students. The program is based on a firm belief that young people not only can make a positive difference in their communities, they should be strongly encouraged to do so. Our College Leaders Program (CLP) gives students the practical skills and political knowledge to become effective advocates in government and business. The four-week CLP is held each summer on grounds at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program

The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program, inaugurated in 2003, is a competitive summer scholarship program in American history for outstanding college sophomores and juniors. The program, based in New York City, has been designed to both reward undergraduates who have demonstrated superb research and writing skills in the field of American history and to provide an opportunity for the next generation of historians to engage in discussions with eminent scholars and in primary-source research.

PPIA Fellowship Program

For over two decades, the Woodrow Wilson School has hosted summer institutes as part of its proud tradition of promoting diversity in our own student body and in the public service arena. The 2009 PPIA Junior Summer Institute continues this tradition by training future leaders for government service and other public service careers and by cultivating the development of leaders equipped to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in an era of globalization.

Internships @ The Wilson Center

Established by an act of Congress in 1968, the Wilson Center is our nation's official living memorial to President Woodrow Wilson. As both a distinguished scholar-the only American President with a Ph.D.-and a national leader, Wilson felt strongly that the scholar and the policymaker were "engaged in a common enterprise."

U.S. Department of State Careers

Students of all levels will find that the U.S. Department of State is a rewarding place to acquire skills that will last a lifetime. We have a variety of programs, from summer clerical positions to management fellowships, all of which allow students from high school to the post-graduate level the ability to participate in projects vital to the success of U.S. foreign policy. Overseas or in Washington D.C., there's a student program that matches your background and will help you to achieve your goals.

SORS Smithsonian Internships

See website for comprehensive list. There are many disciplines (including science) represented.

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities.

HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Next Deadline: Approximately Jan 05, 2010 (see website)

Program provides direct support for 10-week summer research experience at various federal research facilities to undergraduates majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering & mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students must demonstrate long-term goals aligned with the mission of DHS. Participants receive a stipend of $500 each week (or $5000 for 10 weeks) plus travel expenses. See http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/ for more details. E-mail: science.education@orau.org

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce

Next Deadline: Approximately Feb 17, 2010 (see website)

Supports two separate 12-week internship program for undergraduates in pursuit of graduate degrees in science & engineering to provide hands-on research experience at NIST (one in MD & the other in CO). Research interests include: Electronics & Electrical Engineering (both MD & CO); Manufacturing Engineering (MD), Chemical Science & Technology, (MD & CO); Physics (MD & CO); Materials Science & Engineering (MD & CO); Building & Fire Research (MD); & Information Technology (MD & CO). See http://www.surf.nist.gov/app.htm for more details. E-mail: pettye@boulder.nist.gov

Undergraduate Programs (Summer Internships)

Agency: Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology

Next Deadline: Mar 01, 2010

Supports approximately 10 undergraduate biochemical science summer interns to work in the area of environmental & public health issues. Under the mentorship of a staff scientist, interns design a research project, usually coordinated with an ongoing research program. At the end of 10 weeks, interns write a formal scientific abstract & present their findings in an institute-wide seminar. Applicants must have completed two years of classes. Students are responsible for transportation, room, & board. Weekly stipend amount is $500. See http://www.ciit.org for "Training Programs."  E-mail: bramlage@ciit.org

DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accepting applications from all eligible college and university students to participate in a summer research experience at federal research facilities. The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week summer research experience for rising junior and seniors majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students who demonstrate long-term goals aligned with the mission and objectives of the Department will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at federal research facilities.

Amgen Scholars

The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. host the summer research program.

http://www.amgenscholars.com/pdf/Scholars_Onesheet_US.pdf

AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop

Deadline: December 15, 2009
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) invites fellowship applications for an Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop to be held at the 2010 Annual Meeting in Denver. This workshop is designed to build the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. Applicants are sought who have potential and interest in pursuing careers as education researchers, faculty members, or other professionals who contribute to the research field.

Other Opportunities

American Assistants in France

The french ministry of education offers 1,500 teaching assistantships positions in French primary & secondary schools to American citizens, between 20 and 34 years of age, graduates or undergraduates with a proficiency in French.