"The Bi-Weekly"
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This week in "The Bi-Weekly” November 29, 2015
1. Spring Scheduling reminders- Major restrictions/Waitlisting
2. What can you do with a degree in Biology? – Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
3. More Summer Internships
**Upcoming Dates**
November 23-25, November 30- December 1: Freshman Time Ticket
December 2- January 18: Open registration
December 10: All College of Science advisors will be UNAVAILABLE
December 14-19: Finals Week
December 21: Residence Halls close for Winter break
December 23: Fall semester grades post in myPurdue
December 24-January 4: Winter Recess, ALL University offices will be CLOSED
January 11: Spring semester begins
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1. Spring Scheduling reminders- Major restrictions & Waitlists
Registration reopens to all students on December 2 at 9:00 AM. Wait lists are available at this time. Many
courses with major restrictions such as on PSY, SOC, SPAN, and COM will be removed on or after
December 2. Please keep checking back to add the course(s).
- For “How to Waitlist”, please see attached.
-The best times to look for changes in class space are after semester grades come out (December 23)
through the first week of classes (January 17).
-Eight credits are considered full-time for billing purposes. 12 credits are required for a full-time academic
load. If a class you need is full, please contact your advisor for options. Often, the best advice is to select
an alternate course and wait it out to see if space opens.
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2. What can you do with a degree in Biology? – Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) - A comprehensive career resource center.
http://biocareers.com/
Biotechnology Career Guide: http://www.bio-link.org/home/sites/files/careersinbiotech20088e-j.pdf
Biotech Career pathways provided by North Carolina state:
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/cte/curriculum/clusters/bio-technology.pdf
Clinical Research Careers:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2002_04_05/nodoi.1549571
7378751859676
Careers in Clinical Research: http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/company-industryresearch/careers-in-clinical-research/article.aspx
Pharma, Biotech, Medical-Device Sales: Which Is for You?: http://career-advice.monster.com/jobsearch/company-industry-research/pharma-biotech-medical-device-sales/article.aspx
Going from Science to Sales: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/24816/title/Goingfrom-Science-to-Sales/
A day in the life of a sales rep: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/24817/title/A-day-inthe-life-of-a-sales-rep/
Research careers in Biotech: Where’s the Heat?
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2006_06_16/science.opms.r
0600013
Biological Sciences Technology: http://techworks.asttbc.org/profiles/bio.html
Careers in Nanobiotech:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2001_02_02/noDOI.142680
68777065424474
The Other Life-Sciences Industry- Medical devices:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2008_10_31/caredit.a08001
59
Short Term- Contracting in Biotech:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2007_12_14/caredit.a07001
81
Careers in Technology Transfer:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2002_10_18/noDOI.605799
5942179614228
Technology Transfer:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/1999_11_05/noDOI.700160
3612801335202
Educating the Biotechnology Workforce Career Scenarios: http://www.bio-link.org/careers
What is Biotechnology: https://www.bio.org/node/517
Drug Discovery Careers:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2004_03_05/noDOI.182528
45357374503996
Interdisciplinary Training for Drug Discovery Careers:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2008_03_07/science.opms.r
0800049
About Pharmacology: http://www.aspet.org/knowledge/what-is-pharmacology/
Advice for BioPharm: http://biopharmguy.com/advice/
Pharma Offers Bench-to-Bedside Opportunities:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_05_22/caredit.a09000
68
Preparing for a Career in Industrial Research:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2005_07_29/noDOI.115546
66889543526650
Safety First! Careers in Drug Safety and Toxicology:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_03_13/science.opms.r
0900068
Careers in Biodefense, NIH videocast: http://videocast.nih.gov/Summary.asp?File=11519
Biodefense careers: http://biocareers.com/bio-careers-blog/alternative-careers-science-phds-part-ivbiodefense
Building a science career in the defense industry:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_05_22/caredit.a09000
67
Careers with Biofuels: http://biotech-careers.org/job-areas/biofuels
Biofuels product development careers: http://myfootpath.com/careers/science-careers/biofuel-andbiodiesel-product-developer-careers/
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3. Summer Internships
►UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM (URP) AT COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (CSHL)
URP FOR BIOLOGY STUDENTS
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at CSHL provides an opportunity for undergraduate scientists
from around the world to conduct first-rate research. Students learn the scientific process, technical
methods and theoretical principles, and communicate their discoveries to other scientists. Approximately
20 students come to CSHL each summer for the 10-week program, living and working in the exciting
Laboratory environment.
URP participants work on a real research project in one of CSHL's expert labs. Research at CSHL focuses
on:
Molecular Biology & Cancer
Genetics & Genomics
Neuroscience
Plant Biology
Quantitative Biology
In addition to doing research in the lab, URP participants attend a series of specially designed workshops,
seminars and collegial events. Workshops focus on learning particular skills, such as Python programming,
while seminars cover research topics, responsible conduct of research, and career development. At the URP
Symposium at the end of each summer, students present their research to the entire CSHL community.
URP participants live and work among CSHL scientists. They are invited to all Laboratory social activities
- including two exclusive dinners, one with CSHL President Bruce Stillman and one with Chancellor
emeritus and Nobel Prize winner James Watson. On weekends, students are free to explore nearby New
York City or the sandy beaches of Long Island.
By the end of the summer, URP participants have first-hand experience of a career in scientific research.
The 2016 URP Program will be held June 13 - August 13, 2016.
The online 2016 application is available here
Applying
Current sophomores and juniors are eligible. Applications must be submitted online before January 15.
Stipend & Housing
In addition to free room & board, students receive a $5000 stipend for the summer.
NSF REU at CSHL
The NSF REU at CSHL focused on Bioinformatics & Computational Biology.
For additional information, see http://www.cshl.edu/Education/Undergraduate-Research.html
If you have questions, email urpadmin@cshl.edu
►AMGEN-UROP SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT MIT
Now entering its tenth year, the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program invites undergraduates to participate in
faculty-mentored summer research in MIT laboratories. This intensive nine-week program focuses on
cultivating and supporting partnerships between MIT faculty and undergraduates in the areas of science and
biotechnology. Students indicating a strong desire to engage in research collaborations within these areas
will be selected from colleges and universities from around the U.S., as well as the MIT undergraduate
population.
Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow
Objectives of the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program:
y by engaging students in first rate research experiences in
MIT laboratories;
The Summer 2016 Program at MIT
Students participating as Amgen Scholars will:
-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science and engineering;
ng faculty-led seminars;
-summer symposium on research in the biotechnology industry, held at UCLA; and
Compensation:
Amgen-UROP Scholars working 40 hours per week for the nine-week period will earn $4,320, at an hourly
wage of $12.00. In addition, an $800 meal allowance and on-campus housing is provided to all Scholars.
Travel to and from MIT for the beginning and end of the Program is covered for visiting (non-MIT)
students.
Eligibility:
Amgen Scholars U.S. Program applicants must be:
-year colleges or universities in the United States,
Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college
experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate
studies).
U.S. program applicants must also have:
cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
Eligible MIT Research Areas:
ering/Biotechnology only)
Program Dates: June 6, 2016 through August 5, 2016
To learn more about the MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program and how to apply, please visit:
http://web.mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/
For more information, please contact MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program staff at (617) 253-7306 or by
emailing mit-amgenscholars@mit.edu
Information for non-MIT students:
– Aug. 5th
http://web.mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/apply.html
-17, 2016: Mid-summer symposium at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA (travel expenses; room &
board are covered)
Program Contact:
Sara Nelson
Director, MIT Amgen Scholars Program
617.253.0751
mit-amgenscholars@mit.edu
►Summer Internships at University of Missouri
We are now accepting student applications for summer internships at MU.
Attached is the student application and information pack for summer 2016 internships (Animal Sciences,
Biology, Biochemistry) at Mizzou. The application can be found at this link:
http://www.undergradresearch.missouri.edu/programs-jobs/programs/cell-molecular.php Mizzou also
hosts summer internships in Physics, Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Medical Sciences, and
Psychology. You can find links to all of these programs/applications at this link:
http://www.undergradresearch.missouri.edu/programs-jobs/programs/index.php
This year, questions and information requests should be directed to our Assistant Director, Michael Cohen
(CohenME@missouri.edu or 573-882-4818).
Pam Cooper
Fiscal Assistant
University of Missouri
Office of Undergraduate Research
150 Bond Life Sciences Center
Columbia, MO 65211
573.882.5979
573.884.9395 fax
CooperPJ@missouri.edu
►2016 SUMMER PROGRAM IN EPIDEMIOLOGY, HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is extending an
invitation to students who wish to participate in a summer program here at the Harvard Chan School. The
four week summer program provides students with exposure to public health and the skills researchers
utilize to investigate diseases and outbreaks. The program provides an overview of methods, principles and
quantitative reasoning skills that are fundamental to epidemiology. The curriculum consists of three parts:
introductory courses in epidemiology and biostatistics; formal lectures, which are provided by faculty
members with different foci in epidemiology ranging from cancer to infectious disease; and group research
projects where students will investigate a question of public health relevance. Students will learn about the
key components of public health such as data collection and factors of a good research study, but
ultimately, the program promotes overall public health awareness. Students will receive a summer salary,
accommodations and roundtrip travel.
This year’s Summer Program is now accepting applications! To apply, please submit an online application.
Learn more about program information and eligibility requirements here.
Application Deadline: February 26th, 2016
Program Dates: June 12–July 9, 2016
Summer Program website: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology/diversity/summer-program-inepidemiology/
Application link: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b8f29JiTuh4dv0N
PDF Flyer (active links in PDF): https://cdn1.sph.harvard.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/61/2015/11/Summer-Program-Brochure-2016.pdf
Eric DiGiovanni | Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Epidemiology | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
677 Huntington Ave, Kresge 902 | Boston, MA 02115
o: 617-432-1328 | f: 617-566-7805
edigiova@hsph.harvard.edu
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