The REU program for undergraduate research in biotechnology and bioengineering at Keck Graduate Institute provides undergraduate students the opportunity for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in the areas of bioengineering, computational biology, and applied molecular and cellular biology, as well as exposure to related ethics and business topics.
- Ten week program: June 9 - August 15, 2008
- Application deadline: February 29, 2008
Who Should Apply?
Motivated undergraduate students majoring in engineering, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, physics or related disciplines.
Women and members of underrepresented minorities:
One of the program goals is to promote the success of women and underrepresented minorities in science and engineering. Seven of the ten REU site positions will be reserved to female students. Three of the ten REU site positions will be reserved from students from under-represented ethnic groups.
Go to http://www.kgi.edu/x1748.xml for more information and to apply.
Dr. Ann Bisantz is offering her IE 639 “Cognitive Engineering” course as an Honors Seminar for Spring 2008.
More information about the course can be found here: IE 639 Course Description
If you would like to be registered in the course please contact Nigel Marriner at nmarrine@buffalo.edu
In the Biophotonic Imaging Lab (BIL) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) we are looking for candidates to take an active part in the research and development of state-of-the-art optical imaging instrumentation. We focus on non-invasive imaging/monitoring of tumors while being treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT). RPCI offers a stimulating work environment integrating physics and engineering with chemistry, biology and medicine. Several projects are available with a particular focus on novel fluorescence and opto-acoustic imaging to non-invasively investigate novel drugs in PDT monitoring in animals and clinical applications such as human melanoma and breast cancer.
Qualifications:
The qualified candidates should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Computer Science or related fields. The position is open to undergraduates, graduates and post-doctorates with the future aim of the project becoming a thesis project for undergraduates or graduates in either the Master or PhD program or a 3-year postdoctoral research opportunity at RPCI.
Preferred particular skills are following:
- Previous hands-on experience in instrumentation development, signal
acquisition and processing will be a great asset.
- Excellent background and skills in hardware control and signal processing,
- Data acquisition and analysis,
- Strong programming skills and experience with Matlab, Labview, etc.
To Apply:
Please send (via email) your CV and a letter describing your background, research experience, and research interests to:
Ulas Sunar, Ph.D.
E-Mail: ulas.sunar@roswellpark.org
Phone: 716-845-3311
BIL-PDT
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Dept of Cell Stress Biology
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
The Honors College is looking to fill a Workstudy student position within the office. Responsibilities include answering the phone, making appointments, welcoming guests to the Honors College, filing, sorting and other light administrative responsibilities. Ideally the student would be able to work from 11 am to 2 pm each day or as much of that time as possible. If you are interested please email Chris Mast at cmast@buffalo.edu and express your interest in the position.
Caltech’s Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.
Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.
Application: Online applications are due February 1, 2008.
For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to:
1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities;
2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy;
3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and
4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.
Eligible undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA’s programs and mission are encouraged to apply. The scholarship provides: Up to $8,000 of academic assistance per academic year for full-time study during the junior and senior years. A required, 10-week, paid internship during the summer between the junior and senior years at NOAA or a NOAA approved facility. A housing subsidy is provided if the summer internship location is greater than 60 miles from their home location.
Travel expenses to the Hollings scholarship program orientation and conference at the completion of the internship.
For more information visit: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/hollings_uspa/index.html
