Engineering students interested in developing careers in the power utility industry are invited to apply for a paid Summer Internship and scholarship. Students will work in one of several areas of six areas within Electric Systems during the summer internship.
The application is attached and must be returned to University at Buffalo faculty member Dr. Jennifer Zirnheld. Dr. Zirnheld can be reached at zirnheld@eng.buffalo.edu and her office is in 313 Bonner Hall.
For more information look here: Engineering Scholarship Application
The Prentice Family Foundation’s Western New York (WNY) Prosperity Scholarship is intended for civic-minded students at the University at Buffalo who are committed to the Western New York community.
This scholarship program will assist undergraduate and graduate/professional students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the Western New York region.
Scholarship applicants will be asked to describe how their educational, civic, and professional plans will contribute directly to the economic growth and prosperity of the region and to express intent to work at some point in Western New York, thereby actively contributing to the region’s future.
Graduate Students:
Must be accepted into a UB graduate/professional program in any of the programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, or in the MBA program in the School of Management , or in the MS program in Biotechnology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences;
Must be a registered full-time graduate student;
May apply any time while pursuing their graduate/professional program of study;
Are eligible to participate any time while pursuing their graduate/professional program of study;
Must have financial need as demonstrated by needs analysis through submission of a 2010-11 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. US citizenship or permanent residence is required for this financial need calculation;
Must be in excellent academic standing;
Must participate in a credit-bearing summer internship and complete 300 hours of internship work in the eight-county Western New York region1; and
Must submit a WNY Prosperity Scholarship Application by March 15. Application includes an essay describing educational goals, professional aspirations, relevant pre-professional and professional experiences to date, and civic and leadership potential. Applicants must also define how the work they intend to do after graduation will contribute to the growth and sustainability of Western New York’s 21st century knowledge economy.Must be at least junior-level at the commencement of the scholarship period;
Undergraduate Students:
Must be a registered full-time undergraduate student; must be in an approved major in any of the programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; or in the School of Management’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program; or in either the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences or the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Science;
Must have financial need as demonstrated by needs analysis through submission of a 2010-11 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. US citizenship or permanent residence is required for this financial need calculation;
Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above;
Must participate in a credit-bearing summer internship and complete 300 hours of internship work in the eight-county Western New York region1; and
Must submit a Application by March 15. Application includes an essay describing educational goals, professional aspirations, relevant pre-professional and professional experiences to date, civic and leadership potential. Applicants must also define how the work they intend to do after graduation will contribute to the growth and sustainability of Western New York’s 21st century knowledge economy.
http://wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu/index.shtml
In an effort to encourage the study of and develop professionalism in the field of international trade, the Buffalo World Trade Association awards two scholarships annually to students of international trade programs in the Western New York area.
In order to be eligible for the 2010 BWTA International Trade Scholarship, the candidate must be a local college student pursuing the study of International Transportation, Banking, Travel Management or Marketing. The pursuit of a career in these fields is expected. The BWTA College Scholarship Committee will review all applications and award $500.00 each to two of the most deserving students based on a demonstrated interest in international business as well as academic, professional and community accomplishment.
DEADLINE: The Scholarship Application must be postmarked by March 31, 2010.
For more information go to http://www.bwta.us/scholarship.php
Oak Ridge Science Semester
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
From current cutting-edge scientific research in energy and environmental issues, reaching back to its history as a pivotal element of the Manhattan Project in World War II, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is recognized as a leader in scientific and technological research. Located in Oak Ridge Tennessee, and managed by the U.S. Department of Energy by UT-Batelle, scientists and engineers conduct basic and applied research in a wide variety of fields. As the Department of Energy’s largest science and energy laboratory, their mission to advance the nation’s energy resources, environmental quality, and scientific knowledge provides an exciting and intellectually stimulating setting for science students looking to do rigorous research.
The (ORSS) enables students to join ongoing investigations at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in research areas as diverse as astrophysics, cell biology, DNA sequencing, genetic mutagenesis, parallel computing, robotics, toxicology, and much more. In their research, ORSS student participants use the sophisticated resources available at the Laboratory, including supercomputers, state-of-the-art electron microscopes, lasers, and analytical instruments such as a fourier transform mass spectrometer and a scanning tunneling microscope. Participants in this fall semester program join one of the research groups at ORNL, with a scientist from the ORNL staff serving as a mentor. This research experience, using the Laboratory’s sophisticated resources, is the core of the program. Students are expected to contribute significantly to the design and methodological approach of their research activity, and often find this the most demanding and rewarding experience of their college careers.
Unlike most off-campus programs, students receive significant funding to participate, including a $6,400 stipend (contingent on funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and/or ORNL) and a $1,800 housing allowance to cover living expenses. For the duration of the semester, students are housed in an apartment complex in Oak Ridge. The Oak Ridge Science Semester is administered by Denison University and is recognized by ACM and the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA).
http://www.acm.edu/programs/15/oakridge/index.html
A terrific opportunity for undergraduate students: The Pearson Student Advisory Board Program — is a paid, resume-building chance for students to gain leadership experience and network with educational media professionals.
The application deadline is 2/22/10.
A lot more information, including requirements and compensation can be found at: www.pearsonstudents.com/student-advisory-board.shtml
Yes there is money available to help you explore further areas of research in your discipline or to create a project of artistic expression!!!
The Honors Council has decided that March 17th will be the deadline for all applications for the Research and Creative Activities Grant. The money awarded can be used for any project in which you plan on participating in the near future.
The Honors Program Research and Creative Activities Fund enables undergraduate students to receive grants of up to $5000 which defray expenses directly related to research and other creative activities.
Please get your application in to Nigel Marriner by March 17th so that it can be reviewed by the Council on March 26th.
If you would like to request a copy of the application, please send Nigel an email at nmarrine@buffalo.edu with your name, major, and a brief 2 or 3 sentence statement outlining your research or creative activity.
Nigel is available if you have questions or want him to take a look at your application prior to submitting it.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites STEM undergraduates to apply for our highly successful summer program, RiSE (Research In Science and Engineering), http://rise.rutgers.edu.
RiSE is jointly sponsored by two of the nation’s leading public research institutions — Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). We have a vibrant campus, conveniently located only an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. We choose 20-25 outstanding college undergraduates to participate in cutting edge research in the sciences, math, and engineering under the guidance of prominent faculty mentors. An attractive financial support package includes a substantial stipend, free on-campus housing for eligible participants, and travel reimbursement.
http://rise.rutgers.edu/
The (CBFS), with the Department of Natural Resources will offer 11-week undergraduate research internships during the summer of 2010. This program offers exciting opportunities for students to collaborate on research with mentor scientists conducting ecological investigations in a wide variety of ecosystems.
The objective of the program is to provide students with hands-on experience in research including hypothesis formation, experimental design, data collection, and interpretation and presentation of results. Weekly seminars will explore current topics in ecosystem research and environmental problems. Each intern will be selected in program areas matching their interests and will be expected to: 1) work collaboratively with a selected mentor on an on-going research project; 2) participate in discussions and weekly seminars; 3) enroll for research credit in the fall semester to prepare an oral presentation for a formal CBFS intern symposium and a final paper for inclusion in a CBFS publication. Successful candidates will begin the 11-week program on June 1, 2010. Recent intern projects have included:
Lake Sturgeon distribution and habitat selection * Use of hydroacoustics in fisheries assessment * Ecological impacts of the invasive frogbit * Hemimysis biology * Telemetry studies of fish movements * Predator-prey interactions on Lake Champlain * Predator-prey interactions within Oneida Lakes fish community * Oneida Lake Education Initiative * Exploring the differences in effects of predators and competitors on zebra and quagga mussels in Oneida Lake
Students will receive a stipend of $3,000 and free housing for an 11-week session. The program is open to all undergraduate students regardless of institution, but preference will be given to Cornell students when project funding is limited. Cornell interns will receive three credit hours in the fall semester for their summer research, oral presentation, and submitted final paper.
To Apply: E-mail questions to either Drs. Lars Rudstam (lgr1@cornell.edu), or Randy Jackson (jrj26@cornell.edu), or by phone, (315) 633-9243. An application can be downloaded from the CBFS website, http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/fieldst/cbfs.htm , completed and e-mailed to JoAnne Getchonis – jgg4@cornell.edu. Undergraduate freshman, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply.
Posted by Jessica on February 4, 2010 in Internships
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER INSTITUTES
June 6 – July 31, 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
** ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PRIORITY DEADLINE OF FEBRUARY 5, 2010**
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
Students will be accepted in a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2009. Students applying by the Priority Deadline of February 5, 2010 will be given priority consideration in admissions and scholarship decisions as well as internship placement.
- Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in Washington, DC
- Classes – Earn up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
- Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
- Site Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department and Capitol Hill
- Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
- Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need
Four eight-week programs are offered in the following subject areas:
- International Affairs (Feb. 15 final application deadline)
- Politics and Public Policy
- Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
- Corporate Business and Government Affairs
- Nonprofit and Community Service
For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact us at admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.
Please click here to request an informational brochure: https://www.dcinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
Posted by Jessica on February 4, 2010 in Academics
MFC’s new Academic Writing Institute offers both noncredit courses and credit courses designed for students interested in improving their writing. For more information on these courses, visit their website:
http://www.millardfillmorecollege.com/content/pages/Improve_Your_Writing
