We offer a 4-year fellowship with VERY generous benefits to students interested in completing a PhD in GI Science. It is an interdisciplinary program, and students may choose to study in any of the following departments:
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Geology
- Philosophy
- Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation. For additional information: http://www.geog.buffalo.edu/giscience/.
Posted by Nigel Marriner on November 29, 2006 in Internships
Program Description (For high school, college, and graduate students):
Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the new 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1200 laboratories located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Hamilton, MT; and Detroit, MI. For information on training opportunities in the various NIH Institutes and Centers, visit http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/catalog/index.asp.
Application procedure
Prospective candidates must apply electronically via the Internet. Individuals who do not have access to the Internet are encouraged to visit a local library. Applications are accepted from November 15 to March 1. The electronic application requires submission of a curriculum vitae, a list of the applicant’s publications, a cover letter describing the applicant’s research interests and career goals, and the names and contact information for two references. Candidates are asked to specify the scientific methodologies or disease/organ systems that interest them. To access the application visit http://www.training.nih.gov/webforms/filter/forms/summerCheck.aspx.
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects designed especially for the purpose. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research:
1. REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas.
2. REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.
Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
Students apply directly to REU Sites. A directory of active REU Sites, along with contact information, can be found on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
Sampling of Research Areas
- Astronomical Sciences
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer and Information Science and Engineering
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Earth Sciences
- Education and Human Resources
- Engineering
- Ethics and Values Studies
- International Science and Engineering
- Materials Research
- Mathematical Sciences
- Ocean Sciences
- Physics
- Polar Programs
- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Journalism Opportunities for Recent Graduates.
Candidates must be just completing college or graduate school, or be out of school for one year or less as of December 31, 2006.
They do not need journalism or radio experience, but must demonstrate exceptional potential and drive. Students may download an application at http://www.npr.org/fellowships.
Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2006 but must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2006.
Posted by Nigel Marriner on November 29, 2006 in Internships
An alumnus of the Honors Program would like to help students who are interested in working with Bloomberg.com and provided information on how to locate internships with the organization. The web link is http://about.bloomberg.com/careers/opportunities.html. Students need to select internships in the Bloomberg Careers Job Search page under the Job Type ‘Internship.’
Honors Program Fellowship and Scholarship site: http://honors.buffalo.edu/scholarships/index.php
Research and creative activities to develop your competitive profile:
Funding to support your research and creative activities:
Infiniva, one of the top private tutoring firms — and THE leading SAT private tutoring company — in Buffalo, is hiring new SAT tutors for the winter and beyond. Pay starts at $14 per hour. Bonuses and raises available for excellent results!
Prospective tutors should have a 720+ on EITHER the Verbal/Critical Reading section OR the Math section of the SAT and, for verbal tutors, a 720+ on the SAT II: Writing or Writing section of the new SAT (or excellent grammar and writing skills). We do strongly prefer candidates who have scored a 1450+ combined on the old SAT or 2150+ on the new SAT who can potentially work with all of the sections (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing).
Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be outgoing and caring, and enjoy tutoring or teaching. Prior tutoring experience is a bonus but not required. You should be available on at least two or three weekdays after 3:30 pm and some time on the weekends, with a total availability of at least 12-18 hours a week. Local Buffalo residents, sophomores and higher, and candidates with access to reliable transportation preferred. Tutors will start in December/January (training will start very soon), and good tutors will most likely work 15-22 hours a week. Paid training. You MUST be responsible and reliable and MUST be able to commit to staying with the company and tutoring for a minimum number of hours per week through December 2007 (although we would love to have a great tutor stay for years).
We are only seeking 3 to 4 more tutors, so please apply IMMEDIATELY (you can start after final exams).
If you enjoy helping others succeed academically, are looking for a GREAT part-time income, and want to work for the local test preparation company with THE best track record with its students, please call 716-250-2715 or e-mail your cover letter and resume (with test scores) to darren@infiniva.com TODAY to apply!
Americorp has agreed to provide a project assistant for Science Firsthand. We can select our own person for this position, and hope that you might have people that you can recommend. The hours are flexible but must total 20 hours per week. The salary is approx. 7.00 - 7.50 per hr. and there is additional scholarship money. If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them contact me and I will get in touch with them.
My phone # is 831-8722.
Thank you, Marilyn Sozanski
Our Evening with Faculty for this semester is scheduled for December 3rd, and will be sponsored by Professor Elizabeth Otto, a faculty member in the Art History Department. She will be hosting a dinner from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending this event, please email Nigel at nmarrine@buffalo.edu and provide the following information:
- Your name
- Major
- Whether you can drive or need a ride
- Email address
- Dietary Preferences (i.e. Vegetarian)
Attention all Honors Students: The University Honors Program is looking for Tour Guides for the Fall 2006 and Fall 2007 semester. THESE ARE PAID POSITIONS. If you would like to share your knowledge of UB and your enthusiasm for the Honors Program, applications are available by contacting Erik D’Aquino in the Honors Office. Tours are given between 10am and noon on Mondays through Fridays. Tours consist of the Academic Spine and the Governors Residence Complex. There will be training sessions that will be able to prepare you for giving tours. PLEASE NOTE: We encourage all students that are interested to apply; even if you do not reside within the Governors Residence Complex, so all students regardless of whether you live in Governors, Ellicott, or off campus can give tours. If you have any questions please contact Erik D’Aquino by phone (645-7981), email (edaquino@buffalo.edu), or you can stop and see him in 214 Talbert Hall. When you contact Erik, please also include a copy of your schedule. Thank you.
