"The Bi-Weekly"
Your Newsletter from your Advisor
This week in "The Bi-Weekly” January 24, 2016
1. Last day to drop without a record- Monday January 25
2. Research Credits for a Grade
3. Interested in research but don’t know what to do next?
4. Course Help Resources
5. What is the Academic Success Center?
6. Summer Registration on this campus starts February 1 for Priority Time Tickets
7. Agronomy Department Looking for Field/Lab Research Assistants
8. Thinking about Physics for summer school
9. Volunteer Student Ambassador Callout for the Welcome Center
10. Student Pugwash USA Student Board Member Recruitment
11. Purdue Science Student Council CALLOUT
12. Part-Time Job Opportunity- Boiler Challenge
13. Purdue University Neuroscience Society Callout
14. Become a CCO Peer Consultant
15. Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair
16. 2016 Spring - PESC (Purdue Engr. Student Council) EXPO Career Fair
17. Pre-Professional Office News
18. What can you do with a degree in Biology or Chemistry? – Alternative
19. Looking for a summer internship/employment: Please read
20. “Why do an internship? How do I get an internship?”
21. 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) at Purdue
22. Study Abroad Opportunities
23. More Summer Internships
**Upcoming Dates**
January 25: Last day to drop a course without a record (drops can be made in myPurdue)
February 1: Study abroad application deadline for summer internships and select programs
February 1: Priority Time Tickets for Summer 2016 at PUWL campus opens
February 8: Last day for sophomores to drop a course without instructor’s signature
February 8: Last day to add or modify a class
March 1: Study Abroad application deadlines for summer and Fall programs
March 7: Chinese Placement Exam, 7-9 pm, SC 040, (requires form 231 from your advisor)
March 11: Absolute last day to drop a course
March 14-18: Spring Break
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1. Last day to drop without a record- Monday January 25
Monday, January 25, is the last day to drop a class for this semester and not have it appear on your
academic record. This is also the last day to drop a class in myPurdue. Beginning January 26, you will
need paperwork and instructor’s signature to drop a course with a “W” on your record.
Please note that you cannot add or modify a class in myPurdue now. You must have paperwork with
instructor’s signature to add a course.
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2. Research Credit for Grade
Are you doing research in someone's lab for credit? If so, make sure that the credit APPEARS ON YOUR
SCHEDULE. It does occasionally happen that someone gets approved for research and does the research,
but does not get it added to their schedule. Your credit should appear as BIOL 29400, 49400, or 49900.
Make sure the number of credits is correct.
Also, if you have now changed your mind and no longer intend to do research this semester, please make
sure it does NOT appear on your schedule. If you indicated at registration that you were going to do it
again, it has already been added to your schedule. You are responsible to take it off.
Be advised that Biology Department rules dictate that, for a biology major, only up to nine credits of
research may be earned for a grade. There is no limit on the number of research credits that can be earned,
but any beyond nine must be for the pass/not pass grade option. This applies whether the research is earned
as BIOL 29400, 49400, or 49900 or BTNY 39000 or CHM 49900 or any other course designation used to
identify research credits. See your advisor if you have questions about this rule.
*Check myPurdue to make sure your Spring research has been added. If it has not been added contact your
advisor.*
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3. Interested in research but don’t know what to do next?
Here is what you need to do if you want some assistance to get started in undergraduate research:
Biology Majors can make an appointment with Dr. Christie Sahley to discuss finding a research
director. To make an appointment with Dr. Sahley contact her secretary, Lindsey Cox at
cox177@purdue.edu
Select at least 5 faculty members whose research interests you from the Mentors for Undergraduate
Research list and bring to your appointment with Dr. Sahley. A listing of "Mentors for Undergraduate
Research" which provides the names, locations and general research areas and titles for individuals in the
Department of Biological Sciences and in other Departments on the Purdue campus. Students may work
with any research mentor regardless of position or department at Purdue University. A more detailed
description of research by individual faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences may be found on the
Faculty Directory at our website.
Chem Majors: Please see the CHM 499 website, http://www.chem.purdue.edu/courses/chm49900/ and the
Chem faculty page: http://www.chem.purdue.edu/people/faculty.asp
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4. Course Help Resources
Some students have expressed the need for assistance in Math, Biology, Chemistry, foreign languages or
English composition. You can find help at the following resources at the times indicated. All these
resources are FREE unless specified.
Student Success resources: https://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/academic/tutoring/index.html
EARHART Small Conference Room Free Tutoring Sponsored by WISP
WIEP-WISP tutoring is available in the Conference Room on the Main floor of Earhart Hall (by the
vending machines).
Sunday - Thursday from 7-10 PM
Open to all students. For more information, see
http://www.science.purdue.edu/wisp/tutoring/schedule.html
FREE EVENING SCIENCE HELP CENTER
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BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY MATH
COSINE (College of Science Instructional Nightly Enrichment) is a free tutoring program to help student
succeed in their first year science courses. COSINE offers tutoring right in your own backyard. Our goal
is to help you develop problem-solving skills needed to do your homework. Please visit one of our
locations for assistance.
Shreve Hall URSC (You may enter from the new dedicated entrance on Third Street.) from 7 to 10 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays.
Harrison Hall C10 Conference Room 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
*** For optimal tutoring results, bring your textbook and class notes. ***
Tau Beta Pi ACE Tutoring
The Engineering Honors fraternity offers free tutoring to all students in CHM 115, MA 161/165/162, and
PHYS 172. Email acetutor3@gmail.com to find a tutor.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Free to all students, voluntary, and informal. Peer-assisted study sessions held weekly for MA 15300,
16010, 16020, 16100 and 16200; BIOL 11100 and 20400; CS 15800, 15900, 18000, 24000; CHM 11100,
11200, 11500, 11600, 25700; MGMT 20000, 20100; and PHYS 17200, 22000 and PHYS 24100.
For times, see: http://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/academic/si/index.html
BIOLOGY Help Room
BIOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER (BRC): LILY B-401
Includes: student organization offices, Quiet Room, TA Corner, Student Lounge, conference nook, and
Biology Help Room
BIOLOGY HELP ROOM: enter the BRC and turn left (room B-404B)
BRC Tutors are available in the Help Room to assist with first- and second- year biology courses during the
following times:
 Monday-Thursday:
9:00 am – 5:00pm
 Friday:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Additionally, tutors who speak Mandarin Chinese are available in the Biology Help Room during the
following times:
 Monday
10:30am - 1:00pm
 Tuesday
3:00pm - 5:00pm
 Wednesday
1:00pm - 3:00pm
 Thursday
10:30am - 1:00pm
 Friday
9:00am - 11:00am
**If your course TA or professor is holding office hours or a review session in the BRC for their specific
class, it will be in one of the OTHER areas of the BRC, such as the TA corner, the conference nook, or the
sidebar desk across from the student org offices.
Student Lounge area of the BRC is open 24/7
CHEMISTRY Information
Chemistry Resource Room: WTHR 117B
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 12- 4 PM
https://www.chem.purdue.edu/academic_programs/resource-room/index.php
The Chemistry Resource room offers: old exams (gen chem exams for a small fee), class notes, the
book/solution manual, splash goggles, model kits, and other reference materials which can be checked out
using your Purdue ID card. A list of private tutors is also available in WTHR 117B. This list will be
updated online soon.
Tutor lists: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/GeneralChemistry/index.php
Visualization and Problem Solving for General Chemistry: http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/
Visualization for Organic Chemistry: http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/orgindex.html
Organic Chemistry reaction drills & other resources (follow the tabs at the top of the
page): http://undergrad-ed.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/index.php?p=organic
Organic Chemistry Mechanisms: http://www.chemguide.co.uk/mechmenu.html
Links for additional online resources: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/academic_programs/resourceroom/references.php
MATH Information
Math Help Room: MATH 205, 211
Check for timings http://www.math.purdue.edu/academic/officehours
A list of private tutors for Math is also available here: http://www.math.purdue.edu/academic/tutor
STAT tutors: http://www.stat.purdue.edu/resources/tutor_list.php
PHYSICS Information
Physics Help Center located in Physics rooms: 11, 11A, 12, and 12A
Help available for the following physics courses: 172, 218-221, 241, 272. For a schedule, see
http://www.physics.purdue.edu/academic-programs/courses/help_center.html
A list of private tutors is available here: http://www.physics.purdue.edu/academicprograms/undergraduate/tutors.php
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Information
The School of Languages & Culture (SLC) offers free tutoring in Spanish. Spanish tutoring is offered in
SC 113. The schedule for tutoring is posted on the door.
Foreign language tutors: http://www.cla.purdue.edu/slc/main/Tutors.html
ENGLISH Writing Lab
The writing lab offers free writing consultations, workshops, ESL conversation groups, and other services
in Heavilon Hall 226 for FREE.
Heavilon 226 Consultation Hours:
9 AM – 6 PM Monday - Thursday
9 AM – 1 PM – Fridays
HSSE Library Collaborative Study Center Location Hours: Mondays 6- 9 PM
Latino Cultural Center: Tuesdays 6 – 9 PM
ME 2138 & 2142: Wednesdays 6 – 9 PM
To make a tutoring appointment, call 494-3723.
Remember to bring your Student ID with you when you visit the Writing Lab!
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
ESL information:
https://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/documents/TutoringResources/ESLResourceList.docx
PLaCE short courses: Please see attached flier. For upper level students needing help with English.
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5. What is the Academic Success Center?
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located on the 4th floor of Krach (KRCH). This office assists with
academic success skills such as time management, improving reading efficiency, test taking skills,
motivation, concentration, and much more. They offer courses for credit, workshops, and consultations
with staff. The ASC sponsors Supplemental Instruction (SI), handouts and downloadable academic
resources, the Boiler guide app, and peer success coaching. Check out their website at:
http://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/academic/index.html
PEER SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAM | Our Peer Success Coaching program has expanded since last
Spring, offering more openings for students seeking additional support and accountability as they work
toward academic, social, and/or personal goals during the semester. Students can apply for a PSC online at
www.purdue.edu/psc Contact Hannah Brodhead for more information.
In addition to these opportunities, the ASC will continue to offer 1-on-1 academic consultations, resource
connections through purdue.edu/tutoring, and a success skills workshops series.
Academic Success Workshop
Smart Studying:
Effective Ways to Prepare for Exams
Wednesday, February 3
UR Success Center,
Shreve C107
5:00-6:00 PM
Register in advance at www.purdue.edu/asc/register
Walk-Ins always welcome to register at event
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6. Reminder: Summer Classes at West Lafayette
The summer class schedule for the West Lafayette campus is already online in myPurdue. Choose Summer
2016 when performing a class search. As a reminder, registration time tickets for summer school on this
campus are separate from Fall registration this year. Time tickets for summer open to priority students on
February 1. I will start seeing summer registration appointments on January 25. To schedule your
appointment, please see Science Calendar
Courses offered Summer 2016 of interest to Biology/Chemistry majors:
BIOL 11000, 12100, 23100, 23200, 42000
CHM 11500, 11600, 25500, 25501, 26200, 26400
CS 17700
EAPS 37500 (Great Issues selective)
ENGL 10600
MA 16010, 16020, 16100, 16200, 26100, 26200
PHYS 17200, 24100, 27200, 25200, 22000, 22100
STAT 30100, 50300 (online only)
Please speak with your advisor to verify you are considering the correct summer courses.
Walk-Ins always welcome to register at event
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7. Agronomy Department Looking for Field/Lab Research Assistants
Who: Dr. Jim Camberato
What: Students will be a part of research projects related to nutrient management, plant populations, starter
fertilizer, etc. Daily duties will consist of, but not limited to:
 Help graduate students complete research related tasks
 Take field measurements/notes
 Soil and leaf sampling
 Drive Purdue University vehicles
 Work 8-12 hours/day
Where: Purdue campus (Lilly Hall) and Purdue farms throughout Indiana
When: Summer of 2016 (could start part-time beginning in January)
Interested? Email resume/questions to jasonlee@purdue.edu
**See attachment
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8. Thinking about Physics for summer school
ATTN: BIOLOGY MAJORS
Confusion exists with some students concerning physics. If you entered Purdue Fall 2014 or later, your
choices to meet the Physics requirement are these:
1. PHYS 23300-23400 Physics for Life Science I and II
2. PHYS 17200-27200 Modern Mechanics and E&M Interactions
3. PHYS 17200-24100-25200 Modern Mechanics and Electricity Optics and Electr Optics Lab
Chemistry majors are only allowed options 2 or 3 above OR a summer school equivalent.
In the summer, PHYS 23300-23400 is not taught. This is the only time other PHYS sequences will be
considered. Do not sign up for other courses and expect them to meet your requirement. Questions? Talk
to your advisor.
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9. Volunteer Student Ambassador Callout for the Welcome Center
Learn more from our current student ambassadors:
Call-Out: Tuesday, Jan 26
7:00 p.m.
Rawls Hall, Room 1086
Visit: www.purdue.edu/visit/callout
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10. Student Pugwash USA Student Board Member Recruitment
The following announcement was sent to us from Rachel Svetanoff, Student Director:
Greetings!
My name is Rachel Svetanoff and I am a student director for Student Pugwash USA, a student-run
nonprofit seeking to empower students to learn to think in a new way about the roles of science and
technology in society. Our organization is seeking current students who would be interested in taking on a
leadership role in engaging others on these issues by becoming a Student Board Member. Because Purdue
University has a long history with Pugwash having its own student chapter, we would be grateful to have
you pass this information along to your students. Attached to this e-mail are the instructions, eligibility
requirements, and application for students to complete. Applications are due March 11th, and if there are
any questions, students should submit them to spusa@spusa.org Thank you for your assistance, and we
look forward to hearing from potential Boilermaker applicants!
Kind Regards,
Rachel
Rachel Svetanoff
Student Director | Student Pugwash USA
rachel@spusa.org
**See attachment
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11. Purdue Science Student Council CALLOUT
Attention College of Science students! Purdue Science Student Council is hosting a callout Wednesday,
January 27 at 5:30pm in WTHR 172. Students interested in gaining leadership experience, making
valuable connections in their field, and becoming more involved on campus and in the community are
encouraged to apply. There will be FREE cheesy bread!
For additional information, please email purduesciencecouncil@gmail.com
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12. Part-Time Job Opportunity- Boiler Challenge
We received the follow announcement from Tiffany Mueller:
I wanted to share this attached flyer with you in hopes that you would share this with any of your students
that might be looking for part time jobs. I don’t know if you all know about the Challenge Course that
Purdue CoRec has but it is a phenomenal opportunity for students to gain leadership and mentoring
experiences. This is a job opportunity that is flexible to allow the students to work through the fall, spring
and summer if they would like. Thank you for sharing and feel free to contact Michael Fouts the Student
Program Manager or Mark Hendrickson the assistant Director of Climbing and Education (Please see
attached flyer for their information) with any questions. Thanks!
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13. Purdue University Neuroscience Society Callout
The Purdue University Neuroscience Society is having callouts Wednesday, January 27th and Thursday,
January 28th both at 6:30pm in PSYCH 3187. We will be talking about exciting upcoming events this
semester and open leadership positions.
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14. Become a CCO Peer Consultant
We received the following information from Ali Mears, CCO Career Services Consultant:
Greetings,
The deadline to become a CCO Peer Consultant Fall 2016/Spring 2017 school year is quickly
approaching! Applications are due February 8th for this paid on-campus position serving Purdue students in
their career development. If you qualify for Federal Work Study, I encourage you to apply.
As a CCO Peer Consultant, you learn how to review resumes and cover letters, assist students with
Linkedin and myCCO, and offer guidance on topics such as networking and interviewing during our dropin services. As a representative of the CCO, you get to assist employers visiting campus and facilitate
outreach workshops to peers. We are looking for highly motivated students to initiate special projects for
the CCO. This is a great opportunity not only to help other Purdue students, but gain valuable skills in
professionalism in addition to personal development.
This position is open to all majors and students who will be available for both semesters for the 2016-2017
school year. Students who can prove their financial need are encouraged to apply. If you would like to
learn more about the position and apply, create a myCCO account using your PUID as your username and
password, and search for job ID #798282. You can also stop by the CCO to talk to a current Peer
Consultant or have your resume and cover letter reviewed.
I hope you consider applying for this exciting position with the Center for Career Opportunities.
Best,
Ali Mears
CCO Peer Consultant Program Administrator
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15. Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair
The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting the 2016 FNR Career Fair on Friday,
February 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Pfendler Hall Gallery.
Many students may have crossover interests in field biology, ecology, environmental education, natural
resources, environmental consulting, urban forestry, impacting an animal species, or working with
animals. Below is a current list of registered employers. Students are invited to keep current with the
employer list and career fair details https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/CareerFairStudents.aspx
FNR Career Fair Registered Employers:
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Animalia, Inc.
ArborMetrics
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bradford Woods
Cardno
City of Lafayette, Urban Forestry
Columbian Park Zoo
Eco Logic LLC
Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc.
Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment
Hartzell
Heartland Restoration Services, Inc.
Indiana Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Watershed Assessment & Planning Branch
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Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement
Indiana Wildlife Federation
ISK Biocides, Inc.
Purdue International Academic Programs
SavATree
Trident Seafoods
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
US Fish and Wildlife Service Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Wolf Park
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16. 2016 Spring - PESC (Purdue Engr. Student Council) EXPO Career Fair
The EXPO Career Fair is an interactive, one-day job fair that annually attracts approximately 150
companies and over a thousand students from Purdue University.
EXPO is open to all undergraduate and graduate students throughout a variety of majors, primarily within
the engineering, science and technology fields. As members of Purdue's consistently top-ranked colleges,
these students offer exceptional talent and leadership skills. EXPO is a perfect opportunity for employers to
personally network with hundreds of these outstanding students from Purdue University.
The career fair will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 from 9am - 4pm, with employer seminars being
held that evening. For more information, please visit www.purdueesc.org
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17. Pre-Professional Office News
For the full newsletter and to join the listserv, please see the attachment:
-January 27: Optometry Virtual Fair. Meet representatives from Schools & Colleges of Optometry in a
live virtual setting. Free, registration required
-January 28: Naturopathic Medicine and Career Changers webinar. 12:00-1:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
Learn what it takes to shift gears and become a naturopathic doctor. Free, registration required
-February 4: AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair. 12:00-8:00pm EST. Meet representatives from 25
medical schools to learn more about their programs. Free, registration required
-February 9: Tips, Myths and the Big Picture: Advice from Dental School Admissions Officers webinar.
12:30-1:30pm Eastern. Register here.
-February 16: Appeals on Wheels. 1:00pm. Ivy Tech-Lafayette Auditorium. The public is invited to watch
as the Indiana Court of Appeals hears the oral argument in a case. After the oral argument, judges take
questions from the audience. Don’t miss this chance to see an appellate court up close and ask questions
about the appellate court system!
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18. What can you do with a degree in Biology or Chemistry? – Alternative
Biologists develop many skills and attributes that can be transferred to alternative or nontraditional careers
in informal science education, scientific imaging, technical writing, editing and publishing, informatics
(computer data base management, analysis and interpretation), technology transfer and science policy,
advocacy and regulation.
What can you do with a Science degree (from the UK, not all lab based): https://targetjobs.co.uk/careersectors/science-and-research/285505-beyond-science-alternative-graduate-careers-for-scientists and
https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/science-and-research/285531-what-can-i-do-with-my-sciencedegree-in
Traitors or Trailblazers? Scientists Pursue ""Alternative"" Careers- http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/19160/title/Traitors-or-Trailblazers--Scientists-Pursue----Alternative-----Careers/
Off the Beaten Path: Forensics, Market Analyst, Patent Attorney http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/29392/title/Off-the-Beaten-Path/
Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/1998_05_22/noDOI.162083
69398579710819
Not What you Thought You Would Be Doing
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_03_27/caredit.a09000
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Your Real Alternative to a Career in Science:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2005_08_19/nodoi.1381635
7411391757992
Careers away from the Bench:
http://images.sciencecareers.org/pdf/tools_tips/outreach/careers_away_handout.pdf and
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/tools_tips/outreach/events/2010_06_17
Chief of Bioethics: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/24115/title/The-Chief-ofBioethics/
'Bioethicists' Proliferate Despite Undefined Career Track- http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/19385/title/-Bioethicists--Proliferate-Despite-Undefined-CareerTrack/
Bioethics programs evolve and grow: http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v19/n10/full/nbt1001-991.html
Learning & Teaching Scientific Ethics:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2001_06_29/nodoi.3835327
681010514282
From the Bench to the Bar: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/15941/title/From-theBench-to-the-Bar/
Pursuing a Career in Science and Law: http://biotech.about.com/od/careers/a/sciencelaw.htm
From Bench to Briefs: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/2006/060803/full/nj7102-596a.html
Careers for Scientists in Patent Law: http://chronicle.com/article/Careers-for-Scientists-in/46340/
Careers in Humanitarian Science:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_09_25/caredit.a09001
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Making the move to Science policy: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/articles/10.1038/nj6930452a
Paths to Science Policy:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2003_02_28/noDOI.312898
7010116336648
Talking to the Public:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2012_11_09/caredit.a12001
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Mixing Science and Politics, Q&A: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/32775/title/Q-A-Mixing-Science-and-Politics/
A Chemist goes to Washington:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2003_02_07/nodoi.1320323
0513645881730
Careers in the Decision, Risk and Management Sciences:
http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2006/06/special-feature-careers-decision-risk-and-managementsciences
Professional Science Masters (PSM), training in Science & business: http://www.sciencemasters.com/
Careers with a Biology Degree and MBA: http://educationportal.com/articles/Careers_with_a_Biology_Degree_and_MBA_Combining_Biology_and_Business.html
Investment Career Paths for Scientists: http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/19320/title/Investment-Career-Paths-for-Scientists/
A Head for Business:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2000_05_26/noDOI.317549
232658875360
Venturing into New Ventures:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_07_17/science.opms.r
0900074
Tooling Up: The Business Development Career Track:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_04_17/caredit.a09000
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Industry Careers: The Transition to Management
Get Paid to Get Your MBA
Uniformed Scientists Do Unique Work: http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/15215/title/Uniformed-Scientists-Do-Unique-Work/
Careers in National Security:
http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2005/03/careers-national-security-defense-intelligence-agency
Technology Transfer at the Crossroads of Business and Science:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2002_10_18/noDOI.605799
5942179614228
Getting Into Education/Community Liaison, Medical & Evironmental:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ebcommunityaffairs/csep.html and
https://naaee.org/eepro/jobs/careers/community-liaison
Medical Science Liaison: http://careercenter.themsls.org/3-components-of-a-successful-medical-scienceliaison-career-development/
Environmental Health Sciences: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/scied/osed/
From Grad School to Grade School: http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/25378/title/From-Grad-School-to-Grade-School/
Careers in Regulatory Affairs: http://www.raps.org/Your-Career/Regulatory-Career-AdvancementGuide/About-Regulatory/Who-Are-Regulatory-Professionals.aspx
For the hottest jobs, go regulatory: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/25487/title/Forthe-Hottest-Jobs--Go-Regulatory/
Regulatory careers:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2010_04_09/caredit.a10000
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Project Management:
http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2002/07/project-management-scientists
Tooling Up: The Project Management Career Track:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_11_20/caredit.a09001
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Process Development: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/26441/title/ProcessDevelopment/
So you want to be a regulatory affairs professional: http://www.thescientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/25486/title/So-you-want-to-be-a-regulatory-affairs-professional--here-s-how-to-get-started-/
Advice for entry-level candidates to Regulatory Affairs:
http://manchesterpgcareers.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/regulatory-affairs-getting-an-entry-level-position/
Careers in Theoretical Biology: http://life.biology.mcmaster.ca/~brian/biomath/careers.theo.biol.html
How to Land a Career in Technical Writing: http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Land-a-Career-inTec/46315/
Careers in Science Editing:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2002_02_01/noDOI.128858
41876765522867
Working as a Medical Writer:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2007_06_22/caredit.a07000
88
Careers in Medical Writing: http://bitesizebio.com/7002/careers-for-scientists-%e2%80%93-medicalwriter/
Tooling Up: The Medical Writing and Corporate Intelligence Career
Tracks: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2010_05_21/caredi
t.a1000053
Careers Beyond the Bench:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2010_03_05/science.opms.r
1000085
Science Broadcasting:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2001_12_07/nodoi.7036219
925421586852
10 week summer program in Mass media: http://www.aaas.org/programs/education/MassMedia/
Medical Illustration: http://www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/medicalillustrator.htm
About Medical Illustration: http://graphicpulse.com/info/info.html
Scientific Illustration: http://www.chiff.com/a/science-illustration.htm
Illustrating Nature:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2007_07_13/caredit.a07001
01
Day in the Life of a Picture Editor:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2001_11_23/noDOI.685164
1954441959000
Biological Anthropology: http://www.physanth.org/career and
http://weber.ucsd.edu/~jmoore/bioanthro/brochure2.html
Building a Career in Public Health:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2004_01_31/nodoi.9282810
905137740584
Public Health Career- The Most Common Jobs at the CDC:
http://www.cdc.gov/employment/menu_topjobs.html
Careers in Clinical Research: http://bitesizebio.com/articles/careers-for-scientists-%E2%80%93-clinicalresearch/
Medical Lab Careers-Pathology and other labs: http://www.ascp.org/Functional-Nav/Career-Center
Anatomist: http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=413
Scientists in Public Relations:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2003_05_02/noDOI.554788
3663745188698
From Science PhD to Science PR: A Week in My Life:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2003_05_02/noDOI.606857
7704842891954
Astrobiology
About Astrobiology: http://nai.nasa.gov/careers/astrobiology-career-path-suggestions/
Profile of a NASA Astrobiologist (Requires Adobe Acrobat):
http://quest.nasa.gov/people/bios/astrobiology/CFS-pdf_files/CFS-hoehlert.pdf
Toxicology
Becoming a toxicologist: http://www.toxicology.org/careers/toxicologist/becomeTox.asp
Toxicology careers: http://www.unixl.com/dir/life_sciences/toxicology/
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19. Looking for a summer internship/employment: Please read
The following is an excerpt from a New York Times article by Alan Finder:
“Many companies that recruit on college campuses have been using search engines like Google and Yahoo
to conduct background checks on students looking for their first job. But now, college career counselors
and other experts say, some recruiters are looking up applicants on social networking sites like Facebook,
MySpace, Twitter, Xanga and Friendster, where college students often post risqué or teasing photographs
and provocative comments about drinking, recreational drug use and sexual exploits in what some
mistakenly believe is relative privacy.
When viewed by corporate recruiters or admissions officials at graduate and professional schools, such
pages can make students look immature and unprofessional, at best. “
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20. “Why do an internship?”
Any professional experience whether it be a summer internship or an undergraduate research experience
provides excellent resources for the real world. A professional experience means:
-Getting hands-on experience and developing skills that will give you an edge on the competition in your
future job search.
-Testing out the world of work to find your areas of strength and interest.
-The opportunity to explore various career environments.
“How do I get an internship?”
There are several ways to find a professional experience. Getting started early is a must. This means
beginning your search in January (if not before) for a summer internship. Most opportunities are aimed at
students finishing their sophomore or junior years, but that doesn’t mean that you cannot find something
as a freshman or at least begin researching for the future.
Internship resources:
-Review my newsletters. Also register in myCCO: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/mycco.aspx
-Students locate internships on their own by contacting relatives, neighbors or friends who may know of or
be employed by organizations interested in sponsoring student interns. Other resources which students use
in developing their own internships include the yellow pages of phone books, chambers of commerce, web
searches, and Purdue alumni contacts. After securing the name of a person within the organization(s), the
student usually sends a letter of interest (cover letter) and a resume to that organization.
-Working in a lab on campus is another great way to gain this experience. For more information, speak to
your advisor.
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21. 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) at Purdue
Summer 2016:
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 10, 2016
https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/SURF/Programs/Campus
2016 Program Dates: May 23 – August 5
The application review process will begin February 19; however, applications will continue to be
accepted through March 10, 11:59 PM EST.
Engage in research this summer on Purdue's West Lafayette, Indiana campus. SURF matches
undergraduates with a faculty member and graduate student mentor who introduce them to the research
tools used on the cutting edges of science, engineering, and technology. (Open to Purdue students and
undergraduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities.) Eligibility- at least four academic
semesters completed
What are students saying about SURF?
The SURF program is designed for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree and focuses on
the following goals:
1. Expose students to cutting-edge research studies by providing them a hands-on research
experience
2. Develop their knowledge of the research process and tools used by professional researchers
3. Increase their proficiencies in technical communication
4. Help students connect their summer experience with their future goals, with particular focus on
post-graduate education
SURF students participate in research activities on campus full-time for 11 weeks. During the summer,
undergraduate students conduct research, attend weekly professional development seminars, participate in a
research poster symposium, and build their research network. Through these activities, the program aims
to stimulate their interest in advanced education and research careers.
Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Download the SURF brochure.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students enrolled at Purdue and other U.S. institutions of higher education in a
baccalaureate degree program with at least four academic semesters completed by the start of the
program are eligible to apply.
Applicants must
 continue to be enrolled as an undergraduate the following Fall session
 have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4 at the time of application
 be at least 18 years old by the time the program begins
 participate for the scheduled program period; alternate program dates are not available
If you have participated in SURF in a previous year, you are no longer eligible for the current SURF
program.
Program Requirements
In order to successfully complete the program and receive the full summer stipend, each participant
must fulfill the program requirements.
While participating in the SURF program, all students are expected to abide by the Purdue University
Student Code of Conduct.
Students are expected to participate for the entire established program period noted above. Since the
program is a full time research experience, time off is not provided during the program period. Students
should plan vacations before and after the program.
Because of the time commitment of the research project, students may not enroll in classes while
participating in the program.
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22. Study Abroad Opportunities
►CLA Study Abroad & International Programs’ International Week. Please see the attached flier.
►HHS Study Abroad Fair: The College of Health and Human Sciences Study Abroad Fair will be held 37 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 27) in the Marriott Hall Atrium.
The fair will feature information about HHS faculty-led study abroad programs. The college has programs
that take place over spring break and summer as well as spring and fall semester exchange programs and
internships. Students will have the opportunity to talk with former study abroad participants and faculty.
Students from all colleges are welcome. Refreshments will be available for all who attend the event.
For more information, visit www.purdue.edu/hhs/studyabroad
►Study Abroad Program on Mediterranean Diet & Health Italy
**Disclaimer: This program is NOT currently administered through Purdue Study Abroad. Credits will
post as transfer credits instead of Purdue credits.**
The following was sent to us from Donato F. Romagnolo, PH.D. MSc. From the University of Arizona:
I am Program Director of a Study Abroad and Student Exchange program on Mediterranean Diet and
Health, scheduled to be offered during Summer 2016. I am reaching out to your program/institution to
encourage participation of students from various fields of study including nutrition, physiology, public
health, biomedical sciences, social sciences, sports medicine, kinesiology, and related disciplines.
During the first week (from May 16 through May 18th, 2016) the program will host various lectures and
orientation sessions (in person or on-line if students are not on the campus of the University of Arizona).
The program will continue in Verona, Italy for 4 weeks (May 21 through June 18, 2016).
This 6-credit lecture program (also open to Honors students) provides an opportunity to learn about the
impact of the Mediterranean Diet and bioactive food components on the etiology of chronic diseases (ex.
Cancer, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease). On-site activities in Italy will include presentations and
cooking classes with local chefs; nutritional assessment of Mediterranean diet and recipes; guided tours to
agricultural, and food production shops and laboratories; and guided tours of historic sites. Cooking classes
will be held in a 15th century palace in historic downtown of Verona, home of Shakespeare’s script Romeo
and Juliet. More details about the academic program and housing can be found on the program website.
Https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/mediterranean-diet-and-health
A copy of the 2016 syllabus is attached.
I and Devon Bilsing, Program Coordinator with Study Abroad at The University of Arizona are available to
answer any questions, or host on-line presentations and information sessions for program directors,
advisors, and students. Please note that the application deadline is February 15th, 2016. Please, share this
email and contact information with any students who may be interested in learning about the impact of the
Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle on health and disease, and experience the cultural richness of a Study
Abroad in the Mediterranean region. Thank you!
Donato F. Romagnolo, Ph.D., MSc.
Professor, Nutritional and Cancer Biology
Department of Nutritional Sciences, BIO5 and
The University of Arizona Cancer Center
303 Shantz Bldg
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85718-0038
Tel. 520-626-9108 (Shantz Bldg)
520-626-9751 (Arizona Cancer Center)
http://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/people/donato-romagnolo-msc-phd
Devon Bilsing | Coordinator
Study Abroad and Student Exchange
Office of Global Initiatives, The University of Arizona
Tel. 520.626.3427
bilsing@email.arizona.edu
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23. More Summer Internships
►SUMMER MEDICAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES can be found on the AAMC
Web site: https://services.aamc.org/summerprograms/
►COLUMBIAN PARK ZOO SUMMER INTERNS
LAFAYETTE, IN
Mid May – Mid August
Applications now available for Summer 2016!
Click HERE to download the application.
Application Deadline: 5pm on February 25, 2016
Summer internships are available in the following areas:
•Exotic Animal Care
•Australia/Americas
•Zoo Education
•Family Farm
•Landscape/Horticulture
•Marketing
►SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES- IUPUI
http://medicine.iu.edu/research/student-research-opportunities/
►SHANNON POINT MARINE CENTER: MARINE RESEARCH PROJECTS
2016 Program Dates: June 21, 2016 – August 19, 2016 (pending funding)
Program:
The Shannon Point Marine Center’s (SPMC) Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site will support
independent, supervised research on the part of eight undergraduates in 2016. Student support includes a
$4500 stipend plus a $630 food allowance, a travel allowance and housing at SPMC for the nine-week
session (June 21 - August 19). Students work with faculty supervisors, conducting projects and developing
written and oral reports at the conclusion of the session. General research themes include productivity and
nutrient cycling in local watershed systems; marine microbial ecology; physiology of symbiosis; larval
development; physiology, ecology, and morphology of marine invertebrates; coastal oceanography; and
chemical ecology.
Additional information on the program and SPMC is available at www.wwu.edu/spmc/reu.shtml
Student support includes: a $4500 stipend plus a $567 food allowance, a travel allowance and housing (see
Residential Facilities) at the Shannon Point Marine Center.
Facilities:
SPMC is located in Anacortes, Washington, 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, and an equal distance
south of Vancouver, British Columbia. The 87-acre campus includes teaching-research laboratories, five
research vessels, and a dormitory with kitchen facilities available for food preparation. Located on the
mainland, the Shannon Point Marine Center offers easy access to the marine and coastal environments of
the Pacific Northwest, as well as the alpine environments of the Cascade Mountains and the Olympic
Peninsula
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and its possessions and must be enrolled in a
2- or 4-year institution of higher education. Students who have received a bachelor’s degree before the start
date of the program are ineligible. Continuing SPMC’s long-standing tradition of working with diverse
student groups through the Multicultural Initiative in Marine Science Undergraduate Program
(http://www.wwu.edu/mimsup), we strongly encourage applications from underserved and
underrepresented groups. Applicants should submit the online form, a statement describing their general
background and interests in pursuing a research experience, undergraduate transcripts, and one letter of
reference by February 15, 2016, to spmc@wwu.edu. Note that National Science Foundation funding for
this REU program is pending.
All students who are offered a position at this REU Site have until March 15th or later to accept or reject
the offer. Any student who is asked to accept or reject an offer prior to March 15th should contact the
Division of Ocean Science’s REU Program Director, Lisa Rom at elrom@NSF.gov or 703-292-7709. NSF
does not handle REU applications; please contact each REU site directly for application information.
Western Washington University is committed to ensuring that all programs and activities are readily
accessible to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran or disabled veteran status.
Application materials may be submitted by:
Mail
Dr. Brian Bingham
Shannon Point Marine Center
1900 Shannon Point Road
Anacortes, WA 98221; or
Fax
(360) 293-1083; or
Email
SPMC@wwu.edu
Application materials may be submitted:
Mail:
Dr. Suzanne Strom
Shannon Point Marine Center
1900 Shannon Point Road
Anacortes, WA 98221; or
Fax (360) 293-1083; or Email SPMC@wwu.edu
To Get an Application Form go here: http://www.wwu.edu/spmc/docs/spreuapp2015.pdf Download the
form to your computer before completing. *IMPORTANT: The application form works best from a
desktop or laptop, not a tablet or smartphone. Download the form to the desktop/laptop before completing.
We must receive your complete application by February 15, 2015 (send by mail, fax, or email.
►UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
The University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center is pleased to offer a summer fellowship program to
support undergraduate students who are interested in cardiovascular research. Any student who is currently
enrolled at any degree granting University or College is eligible to apply, with preference given to those
students interested in a career in research.
Each student will be matched, based on his or her interests, to a laboratory that is led by a faculty member
of the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. This collection of laboratories is involved in
nationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting
disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.
The stipend will be $4,000 for ten weeks of full-time work, starting the Tuesday after Memorial Day and
ending around the first week of August. There will be a research forum at the end of the summer in which
fellows will present their work, as well as opportunities to attend research seminars throughout the summer.
If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator at
cvcsummerfellowship@gmail.com. The application deadline is January 31, 2016.
Kerri Briesmiester
Research Administrator
Frankel Cardiovascular Center
Daniel Michele, PhD
Fellowship Program Director
Associate Professor, Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
https://sites.google.com/site/cvcsummerfellowship/home
►SUMMER NEUROSCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY - ST. LOUIS, MO
The St. Louis Neuroscience Pipeline is a unique and intensive program that aims to prepare students for
graduate-level research. The program is a full year commitment with both summer and academic year
components. In the summer, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of neuroscience in a week
long course entitled “e Teen Brain.” Additional summer programming includes research seminar series, a
scientific writing course, MCAT/GRE preparation, a neuroscience journal club and a workshop on getting
into graduate school. During the academic year, students will analyze neuroscience research seminars in the
one-credit “Neuroscience Futures” course either in person or via video conference. Participants are also
expected to continue independent research at their home institutions in the fall and spring. Additionally, the
Pipeline program funds a second summer at Washington University or another research-intensive school.
The St. Louis Neuroscience Pipeline
Program http://dbbs.wustl.edu/divprograms/SummerResearchforUndergrads/Pages/bpendure.aspx engages undergraduates from diverse backgrounds in cutting-edge research
experiences. Applications are due by Feb. 1, 2016.
Students will be selected for their demonstrated interest in neuroscience, dedication to go to graduate
school in a neuroscience-related field and their academic performance to date. Details about eligibility and
the program are available online
http://dbbs.wustl.edu/divprograms/SummerResearchforUndergrads/Pages/bp-endure.aspx or by contacting
Dr. Erik Herzog (herzog@wustl.edu).
Erik Herzog
Director, BP-ENDURE: St. Louis Neuroscience Pipeline Co-Director, WU Neuroscience Graduate
Program ~~~~
Erik Herzog
ph: 314.935.8635
Dept. of Biology
Lab: 314.935.5214
Box 1137
Fax: 314.935.4432
Washington Univ. herzog@wustl.edu
St. Louis, MO 63130 http://pages.wustl.edu/herzog
►UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY MU-ARTSS - UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
COLUMBIA
The University of Missouri has exciting opportunities for undergraduate researchers interested in summer
research experiences. Undergraduate students are invited to apply for an internship with our program: MU
Alcohol Research Training Summer School (MU-ARTSS). MU-ARTSS provides an intensive week-long
introduction to alcohol research, coupled with an 8 week paid internship ($3,600 stipend plus room and
board) for each student to be mentored by alcohol researchers in the Department of Psychological Sciences.
The program aims to increase the pipeline of scientists among minority and nonminority undergraduates
who are interested in pursuing careers in alcohol research and is supported by an institutional training grant
through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
The week-long program of structured learning experiences will be conducted at the University of Missouri
in Columbia from June 1-7, 2016. At the conclusion of the course, MU-ARTSS students will be placed in
internships from June 8- July 29, 2016 in the laboratories of researchers at the University of MissouriColumbia with stipends.
Depending upon students' interests, students will be placed in laboratories that focus on one or more of the
following areas:
(1) human genetics,
(2) behavioral pharmacology,
(3) psychiatric epidemiology,
(4) neuroimaging, and
(5) statistical modeling
In these internships, students will work alongside other interns, graduate students, and faculty members to
gain experience in contemporary alcohol research that will provide valuable experiences for preparation for
graduate study.
The program seeks applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in science and medicine. Applicants
ideally must have completed 2 years of undergraduate work (exceptions may be made),with a B average
or better in all coursework. It is desirable for students to have completed at least 2 courses (3 semester
credit equivalents) in each of the following areas: a) behavioral or social sciences, b) biological sciences,
and c) physical sciences/mathematics. Acceptance into MU-ARTSS will be made on the basis of academic
performance, test scores, overall breadth and depth of academic coursework to date, and recommendations.
Seven students will be selected to participate. Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree are not
eligible to apply.
Attached is the MU-ARTSS program flyer. For more information contact Carol Waudby, MU-ARTSS
coordinator, MUARTSS@missouri.edu 573-882-1682 or visit the MU-ARTSS website at
http://alcoholresearch.missouri.edu/relatedtraining.html
Carol Waudby, MS
Project Coordinator, Sherlab
Department of Psychological Sciences
University of Missouri-Columbia
150 Psychology
200 S 7th St
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-1682
►US ARMY EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM (AEOP) - UNDERGRAD RESEARCH
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) provides undergraduate students with an
authentic science and engineering research experience alongside university researchers sponsored by the
Army Research Office. Through this commuter program students will develop skills in Army critical
science and engineering research areas in a university lab setting to prepare them for the next steps of their
educational and professional career.
A primary objective of the URAP program is to provide a mechanism to expose new students to research
opportunities in the sponsored laboratory. Thus persons with recent prior affiliation with a specific
laboratory may not be eligible to receive an apprenticeship through this program. Prior affiliation includes
direct employment, past compensated research (e.g. REU, other funded research, or research for course
credit).
Please note: URAP is for commuting students only. It is NOT an in-residence program. No housing
allowance or meal plan is provided. Please be sure to apply for only university laboratories that you are
able to commute to daily.
Students receive an educational stipend equivalent to $10 per hour, and are allowed to work up to 300
hours total. The students contribute to the Army’s research in the laboratory while learning research
methods, using advanced research equipment and becoming a part of an active research group. This
authentic experience provides exposure to science and engineering research careers.
At the end of the program students will prepare abstracts documenting the research they performed during
the apprenticeship. Guidelines and deadlines will be provided to students participating in the program.
Program Goals:
 Provide authentic science and engineering research experience to undergraduate students pursuing
science and engineering majors;
 Introduce students to the Army’s interest and investment in science and engineering research and
the associated educational opportunities available through the AEOP and DoD;
 Provide participants with experience in developing and presenting scientific research;
 Provide participants with experience to develop an independent research program in preparation
for research fellowships, graduate school, and careers in science and engineering research;
 Benefit from the expertise of a scientist or engineer as a mentor for professional and academic
development purposes;
 Develop students’ skills and background to prepare them for professional and academic
development purposes.
GENERAL PROGRAM MILESTONES:
 Jan-Feb:
Student application opens
 Apr-May:
Selected students notified
 Jun-Aug:
Students participate in URAP program (dates vary by location)
 Jul:
Participants complete research abstracts
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The deadline for applying to the URAP program is January 30, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. *Students must
be CURRENTLY enrolled in a college or university to apply and participate in this program!
The 2016 URAP student application is now OPEN! Click on this
link: https://www.cvent.com/events/2016-undergraduate-research-apprenticeship-program-urap/registration-bb5f13ee0df7493ab0e4518d15080d8e.aspx
CONTACT:
For general program inquiries, contact:
Ms. ReShockie Smith
Email: reshockie.r.smith.ctr@mail.mil
Phone: 919-549-4339
►UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
The Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan is pleased to offer
summer fellowship programs to support undergraduate students that are interested in research in physiology
and/or biomedical sciences. Any student who is currently enrolled at any degree-granting University or
College is invited to apply, with preference given to those students interested in a career in research.
In general:
1) Biological science students will join our traditional Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
(SURF): https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/surf/home
2) Students from quantitative science majors (e.g. engineering, math, computer science) will join our Short
Term Educational Program (STEP) towards Digestive and Metabolic Physiology:
https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/step/home.
3) Underrepresented groups and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds will join out Summer
Undergraduate Research In Physiology (SURP) program: https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/surp/home
Each student will be matched, based on his or her interests, to a laboratory that is led by a faculty member
of the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology or of the University of Michigan Medical School.
The selected laboratories are involved in nationally recognized research, in topics such as hormones and
signal transduction, obesity and diabetes, reproduction and circadian rhythms including sleep,
gastrointestinal physiology including digestive diseases, and many aspects of cardiovascular disease.
There will be a lecture series, a research forum at the end of the summer in which fellows will present their
work, and opportunities to attend research seminars throughout the summer.
Further details and application materials are available from the fellowship website:
https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/undergraduate-opportunities
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2016.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the student program administrator, Ms. Michele
Boggs, at mboggs@umich.edu
Ormond MacDougald and Santiago Schnell (Program co-Directors)
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