Honors College

Research Opportunities in the Biology, Biomedical and Physical Sciences at Wake Forest University

The Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be offering a Summer Research Program (Research Opportunities in the Biology, Biomedical and Physical Sciences) for rising undergraduate junior and senior science majors who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree. The program will operate from June 1, 2009 - July 24, 2009. (See flyer.)

Students will receive hands-on experience in a research laboratory and will gain insight into career opportunities in scientific research and graduate education. Please print the attached flyer, and post it in a location visible to your students. Your help in publicizing this program to interested students will be appreciated. Program information is available on the web: http://graduate.wfu.edu/summerprograms/SROPIntroPg.html. The deadline for applying is Friday, February 15, 2009. Applicants shall be notified by mid-March.

Participants receive a stipend, free housing on the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University, and courtesy transportation to the work site. If you have questions or would like more information, please call 1-800-GET-GRAD or e-mail bggrad@wfubmc.edu.

Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program

The Pediatric Oncology Education program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute. The POE program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health, and veterinary medicine to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. The program provides short-term training experiences in either laboratory research or clinical research. For more information concerning this program, please visit http://www.stjude.org/poe. Application deadline is February 1, 2009.

The College of Graduate Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina is currently accepting applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, 2009 (SURP). The SURP provides unique opportunities for undergraduates to become directly involved in cutting edge research. It also allows them opportunities for student-faculty and student-student interaction so that they can learn more about the research training at MUSC. Students may apply online at http://www.musc.edu/grad/summer/surp/. The application deadline is February 1, 2009.

Charleston is a city filled with a rich history and a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The South Carolina Low Country is an attractive environment in which to live and study during the summer months.

For more information, preview the flyer. Please visit the web site to find out more about the graduate training programs at the University of South Carolina and particularly SURP. If you have any additional questions or would like more information, please contact Debra A. Shoemaker at 1-800-589-2003 or by email at shoemakd@musc.edu.

REU Summer Research Program in the Arkansas Ozarks Assessment and Sustainable Management of Ecosystem Services

The University of Arkansas is conducting a Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF/REU) during summer of 2009 for up to 15 undergraduates who have completed at least 3 semesters of coursework. The focus of this REU is on field-based research on ecological services, and each student will work with a faculty mentor on issues ranging from water quality to ecology of birds and black bears in the Ozarks. This program works primarily with federally recognized Native American tribes and Native American students. However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply. This 10-week program consists of a one-week immersion course on field methods, 8 weeks of intensive Research Experience and a one week Data Analysis and Symposia. Room and board are included at the University of Arkansas, as well as a $400 weekly stipend and a travel allowance.

University of Arkansas REU Program: 10-week summer program, 1 June to 7 August 2009
Stipend $4000, onsite room and board, round-trip travel costs
Detailed Program Information: www.ecoreu.uark.edu
Applications due: February 15, 2009

For applications and more information, contact:

Heather Sandefur
207 Engineering Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ofc: 479.575.7585
email: hsandef@uark.edu

Questions about this program can also be directed to Dr. Marty Matlock (mmatlock@uark.edu) or Dr. Kimberly Smith (kgsmith@uark.edu).

Research Experiences for Undergraduates - 2009 Summer Program - National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

June 1 - July 24, 2009

Undergraduate majors in math, biology, and related fields will live on campus and work in teams with UT professors on state-of-the-art research projects. The stipend is $3200. Housing and travel allowance are provided. Application deadline is February 16, 2009.

Project research areas:
- plant chemical defenses
- codon usage and gene expression
- disease modeling

Application information is available at http://nimbios.org/undergraduates/REU_App_Instructions.html. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.Contact Suzanne Lenhart at lenhart@math.utk.edu for further information.

REU Leadership Team:
Suzanne Lenhart, Director, Mathematics Department
Mike Gilchrist, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department
Kim Gwinn, Entomology and Plant Pathology Department
Steve Wise, Mathematics Department

For more information see:
http://nimbios.org/undergraduates/reu.html
http://www.nimbios.org/docs/REUflyer.pdf

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Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes at the
University of Minnesota

This program provides support and unique opportunities for undergraduate students. We strongly value a diverse learning environment and encourage applications from persons of color. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Many pressing questions currently face the scientific and policy communities regarding introduced species and genotypes. You are invited to review some of the critical research projects that could help you as a summer researcher at: http://isg-igert.umn.edu/faculty/full_faculty_info.htm. This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for graduate school or to polish skills in preparation for a career in environmental science or policy. If you plan to graduate later than the summer of 2009 you are qualified to apply.

The program provides:
* Summer stipend of $4,500 for the 10-week program
* Assistance for housing in the Twin Cities
* Assistance for travel
* Cutting-edge research experiences on invasive species and GMOs
* An opportunity to present the results of your research to other scientists
* Training in risk analysis
* Collaborative research opportunities

To learn more about this summer opportunity and how to apply please visit our website at: http://isg-igert.umn.edu/summer_undergrads. Applications are due 15 February 2009. Apply to the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs directly at: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/main/summer_research/ApplInstr.html.

Be sure to indicate you are applying to the IGERT: Risk analysis for introduced species and genotypes program.

If you have questions contact Dr. Ray Newman at RNewman@umn.edu or Dr. Susan Solarz at the IGERT Program at isgigert@umn.edu.

Our program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation as a part of their Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/igert.asp) program. IGERT trains scientists and policy workers to address the global questions of the future.

Ray Newman, Prof. Fisheries Director of Graduate Studies,
Fisheries, Wildlife & CB Water Resources Science
120 Hodson Hall Proj. Dir., ISG-IGERT
University of Minnesota Internet: RNewman@umn.edu
1980 Folwell Ave. Phone: (612) 625-5704
St. Paul, MN 55108-6124 FAX: (612) 625-5299
http://fwcb.cfans.umn.edu/personnel/faculty/newman.php

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U.S. Students Needed for Prestigious India Exchange Program

Paid research-based internships available in India for U.S. graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and medical disciplines. The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) announce a prestigious research-based exchange program that will provide opportunities for American graduate students to conduct research in India and for American institutions to host Indian graduate students and faculty in the U.S.

The India-U.S. Research Exchange Program (REP) includes two unique elements. The first is the Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE), which offers paid internships in India for U.S. graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and medical disciplines. The second is the opportunity for U.S. academic institutions, industrial facilities, and research laboratories to network with Indian institutions and access global talent by hosting Indian doctoral students or faculty members.

The American graduate students selected to participate in RISE will have the opportunity to live and work in India, gain practical experience, and advance their understanding of the future of science, engineering, medicine, and technology. Students will work closely with international teams and get the chance to build lifelong networks of academic and professional contacts.

Internship locations in India include top national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes, and private research and development laboratories. Internships provide mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their Indian host institutions.

Student interns in RISE receive a monthly stipend, accommodations, and airfare to and from India. Internships can range from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 6 months. U.S. students participating in the prestigious RISE program will have the opportunity to gain invaluable perspective into the world of international research, as well as to develop lasting research partnerships with leading Indian researchers and institutions.

The RISE internship program is open to graduate students studying a science, engineering, medical, or technology discipline at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

The application deadline for the RISE internship program is February 12. For application guidelines and format, please visit http://rise.orau.org.

Institutions interested in hosting an Indian researcher should contact our office for more information.

For more information contact: Ms. Marisa Moazen, Oak Ridge Associated
Universities, P.O. Box 117, MS-36, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, Phone (865)
241-6958, Email: info@rise.orau.org.
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College Students

An internship in India will open your eyes to new cultures and experiences. Through your participation you will create research partnerships to last your career.

The Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE) is limited to the top students in a broad array of science and engineering disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to conduct research at one of the top national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes, or private R&D laboratories in India.The internship will provide:

* International professional experience
* Enhanced practical skills
* Insight to opportunities offered by host institutions
* Work experience in international teams
* Exposure to Indian science and culture
* Life-long professional networks

We invite you to apply and take a step closer to enhancing your career and opening your mind through a research experience in India.

Eligibility
* U.S. citizens
* Open to science, technology, engineering and medical disciplines only
* Graduate students currently enrolled at a regionally accredited institution of higher education

Awards
* 3-6 month research-based internship
* All selected participants will receive:

o Housing (or housing allowance)
o Roundtrip transportation to India
o Monthly stipend of Rs25,000 - Rs30,000

Application deadline February 12, 2009. Apply at http://rise.orau.org/students/default.htm

National Park Service Internship Opportunity

Title:	Forestry Intern Full time/three month position
Agency:	National Park Service
Location:	Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN
Job Description: $V:\Veg\Planning\Pics For Flyer\Denise harvesting seed.jpg$	Forestry interns needed beginning mid May to early June 2009 and lasting for 12 weeks for assistance with all aspects of vegetation management. Duties may include but are not limited to exotic plant management, forest insect and disease control and monitoring, and native plant habitat restoration. Willingness to safely use pesticides in accordance with federal laws is required. Must be able to hike in mountainous terrain in hot humid or inclement weather conditions carrying a daypack or backpack and other field equipment. Overnight backcountry outings may occur several times during the season. Camping gear for work related activities is provided. Good fitting hiking boots and rainwear are important personal items to have prior to arrival. Stinging insects, poison ivy, slippery footing, and venomous snakes are known field hazards. Training is provided for safe use and handling of pesticides and field equipment, and safe field work procedures. Monthly or more frequent safety meetings are provided and ability to work safely required. Valid state vehicle operator’s license desired. Work schedule is nine hour days 7:30 AM to 5 PM with one eight hour Friday and the alternate Friday off within a two week period. Incumbent must be willing to wear a volunteer in parks (VIP) hat and or shirt to be identifiable to the visiting public and act as a representative of the National Park Service while serving as an intern. Benefits include a weekly stipend of $125 and shared government housing. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, a copy of college transcript and contact information for three references. Electronic documents must be compatible with Microsoft Word.
Qualifications:	Desired Qualifications: - Education or experience in forestry, biology, botany, horticulture, resource management or related field; - Ability to safely work as a crew member in a field work setting to accomplish a variety of vegetation management activities; - Applicants should be self-motivated and flexible;
Application Deadline:	Applications will be accepted until Feb.15.
Contact:	Glenn Taylor Great Smoky Mountains National Park 107Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-430-4748 glenn_taylor@nps.gov

Critical Information for College Student Voters

The following information is of particular concern to students and those who work with students. AAUW is also sending this information to our branch and state public policy leaders who engage with their local colleges and coordinate voter registration and turnout programs.

For many college students, as the first election in which they will be eligible to vote approaches, they must make a decision between registering to vote at their parents' address and voting absentee, or registering to vote at their college address so they can vote in person.

Barriers to Voting at Parents' Homes

College students face barriers to voting not faced by others. For students who turn eighteen while they are away at college, registering to vote at their parents address may require travelling home on a weekday, registering by mail and requesting an absentee ballot. That means navigating deadlines for both registrations and requesting the absentee ballot. Unfortunately, a few states don't allow voters who registered by mail to cast their first ballot absentee.

Barriers to Voting at College

Students who pursue registering to vote at their college address face different obstacles. Students living in college housing often do not have the kinds of documents required to show residency such as a utility bill with their college street address. In addition to those barriers, many voter registrars in college towns have put up additional barriers to voting and spread misinformation about eligibility requirements. Just in August, the registrar of voters for Montgomery County, Virginia-where Virginia Tech is located-issued a press release claiming that students who registered to vote could no longer be claimed as dependent on their parents' tax return, could lose health insurance coverage under their parent's plan, and could lose scholarships tied to their residency. Similar misinformation was disseminated by the El Paso County Clerk's office, where Colorado College is located.

Good Ideas for Colleges

Some colleges have made efforts to help college students register to vote at their college addresses. Oberlin College in Ohio issued all of its students living in campus housing utility bills that students could use as proof of residency when registering to vote.

Registration Deadlines

Registration deadlines differ by state but several are fast approaching: Oct. 4 and 6 are the deadlines for several states. Rock the Vote has state voter registration deadlines for all states listed on their website at http://www.rockthevote.com/electioncenter.

Filling out the Voter Registration Form

In addition to being prepared to show photo identification and proof of residency, college students should be mindful of how they fill-out the voter registration application. Neither the name of a residence hall nor a mailroom box number will be acceptable as an address on a voter registration application. Students who live in campus housing should find out the street address of their residence hall and write down their room number in the space for apartment number. Students who've registered in a previous year should update their voter registration if they are not at the same address or room number this year.

Voting Rights

Finally, anyone who has registered to vote, but upon checking-in at the polling place is told that he or she is not registered has a right under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to vote on a provisional ballot. Voters who cast a provisional ballot will be informed after Election Day whether or not their vote has been cast, and in the event it was rejected, they will be told why.

Useful links:

The Brennan Center for Justice Student Voting Rights Website has a clickable map of the United States with voting requirements for each state: http://www.brennancenter.org/studentvoting.
State-by-state voter registration deadlines: http://www.eac.gov/voter/docs/state-reg-deadlines.xls/attachment_download/file.
State election office contact information: http://www.eac.gov/voter/how-to-contact-your-state-election-office.
Harvard University Institute of Politics Student Voter Registration Guide: http://www.iop.harvard.edu/Voter-Information-Center/Student-Voter-Registration-Guide.
Extensive voter information for all states can be found on the League of Women Voters Education Fund website Vote411 at www.vote411.org.

Department of Commerce Internship for Postsecondary Students

The Department of Commerce (DOC) announces opportunities for both summer and academic year paid internships. Currently, there are 4 internships open for the following majors and locations:

Desired Major: Economics, Business Admin, Public Policy
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Washington, DC

Desired Major: Communications/Government,
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Washington, DC

Desired Major: Economics or Business Administration
Year of Study: Junior or Senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Atlanta, GA

Students interested in being considered for opportunities under the Department of Commerce Postsecondary Internship Program should directly contact Alicia Wells at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) by e-mail at Alicia.Wells@orau.org or visit www.orau.org/doc to find out more about eligibility criteria, program benefits and the application form. Please note that all programs are open to any students who meet program eligibility criteria.

• Interns participate in on-site work experiences with DOC bureaus and offices in order to integrate academic theory and workplace requirements, gain relevant skills and knowledge, explore Federal career options, develop professional networks, and gain a greater awareness of the role of Federal agencies.

• Basic eligibility requires enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at two and four-year accredited educational institutions, as well as U.S. citizenship.

• Interns receive stipends as well as paid round-trip transportation expenses between their schools/homes and work locations. Most internships are in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, but some assignments are available at locations around the United States, where Commerce regional and local offices are situated (see matrix above).

• Interns hosted under the Postsecondary Internship Program are not employees of the Department of Commerce; rather, they are affiliated with the sponsoring organization with which the Department collaborates to recruit interns.

Students interested in being considered for opportunities under the Department of Commerce Postsecondary Internship Program should directly contact Alicia Wells at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) by e-mail at Alicia.Wells@orau.org or visit www.orau.org/doc to find out more about eligibility criteria, program benefits and the application form. Please note that all programs are open to any students who meet program eligibility criteria.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a private not-for-profit consortium of 87 colleges and universities with a mission to provide and develop capabilities critical to the nation’s science and engineering infrastructure. One of the nation’s first university-based, science-related university consortia, ORAU was founded in 1946. For more than 50 years, ORAU has operated programs for more than a dozen Federal agencies. Annually, it supports approximately 2,600 individuals (undergraduates, graduate students, post graduates, and faculty) in internship, research participation and other education programs at 100 federal laboratories and research centers across the country. Its programs are national in scope and attract participants from the full range of academic institutions, including HBCUs, HSIs and tribal colleges.

For additional information click
http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038 or call Alicia Wells at (865)576-3409.

Presidential Inauguration

Washington Center Internship Program

Mockingbird Submissions

Hear ye, hear ye!

The Mockingbird literary magazine is now accepting submissions for the 2009 issue!

We are looking for submissions in the following areas:
◊ Fiction ◊ Nonfiction
◊ Poetry ◊ Drama
All entries must be accompanied by a completed submission form. Forms are located outside of the English Department, outside of the Mockingbird office (Burleson Hall, 101-G), on announcement boards around campus, and at http://www.etsu.edu/english/mockingbird/mockingbird_submissions.htm.
Deadline is 10/31/2008.

Greenpeace Organizing Term

The Greenpeace Organizing Term (GOT) (http://www.greenpeace.org/got) is an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands-on training program designed to give you the skills to be an environmental leader. You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy. You'll travel internationally with Greenpeace to work with activists abroad. Also, you'll learn how to engage in peaceful direct action, climb, and drive Greenpeace boats! On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for the semester.

ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING

Spend a Semester with Greenpeace http://www.greenpeace.org/got. Our Spring class is filling up, and early applications are due September 15th. Apply now at http://www.greenpeace.org/got. The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices. Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or 877-450-3517 ext. 320.

For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato and Kate Bower
Greenpeace USA
Got@wdc.greenpeace.org
http://www.greenpeace.org/got.