Attached is a description of two summer programs for undergraduates who are enrolled in a 4-year program in some area of environmental biology and are interested in pursuing a career in field-based research in environmental biology. This invitation to apply for these programs is extended to students following their sophomore year. Because this program can only accommodate a small number of students, admittance will be highly competitive based on past academic performance and the student’s desire to undertake future graduate studies in environmental biology.
These programs provide a fruitful step in the students’ career development by allowing them to conduct independent research and giving them an opportunity to work with established scientists in environmental biology in remarkable natural settings. A number of the students from other universities have decided to apply for graduate studies at Notre Dame after participating in these programs and have been accepted into the program.
For more information please open this document: field-environmental-reu-nd1
URGE to Compute provides apprenticeships worth $10,000 to each of 12 students annually to conduct research of a computational nature in mathematics and the mathematical sciences. URGE stands for Undergraduate Research Group Experiences, and it is the implementation in Buffalo of the National Science Foundation’s CSUMS program. It is a collaboration of the UB and Buffalo State Mathematics Departments, the UB Physics Department, the UB Center for Computational Research, and the Hauptman Woodward Medical Research Institute.
Students accepted to the program conduct a year-long program of closely mentored research and engage in many activities that support their research as well as their intellectual and personal development.
Each year’s research has a theme, and four team research projects unified by that theme are carried out. In 2009, the theme was modeling processes with randomness, and the projects investigated agricultural pest populations, optical fiber communications, the functioning of the human kidney, and strategies in armed conflict. The theme for 2010 is computational combinatorial mathematics.
For more information consult the following flyer: urge_brochure_200908
***This would count towards the Honors Experiences as “Research” credit.***
The following events are presented by the Office of Career Services at 259 Capen Hall.
Law School Fair
Monday, 9/21/09
1 pm - 3 pm
Buffalo Niagara Marriott
Graduate and Professional School Fair
Tuesday, 9/29/09
11 am - 1 pm
Student Union
The following is from Andrew McConnell Stott, Associate Professor, English Department
Come and join us next Wednesday for another talk in our occasional series “What to Do With a Liberal Arts Degree”.
Our speaker will be Amy Dunkin, Director of Academic Operations at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, and a former reporter on UB’s Spectrum newspaper. Amy will be discussing working as a journalist and answering all your questions about careers in journalism.
Date: Wednesday 16th September
Place: 306 Clemens Hall (the English Dept.)
Time: 1pm
Looking forward to seeing many of you there.
The following internship is targeted to Juniors and Seniors.
Please address your resume and cover letter to Renata Bator, Business Development Associate. You can submit those documents to Nigel Marriner (nmarrine@buffalo.edu) as soon as possible.
***This would count as an Honors Experience: Internship***
Entrepreneurial Resources Research Project Job Description:
The intern will assist in the development of a comprehensive list of Resources for Entrepreneurs across NYS, working with the business development lead at the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, along with the Executive Director of the Center. The assignment will involve internet searches, possible contact with program coordinators and others to collect information, and prepare a summary document including narrative and financial information regarding said resources. This document will be used in a presentation to University and elected NYS officials in an effort to promote the concept of creating a comprehensive virtual resource for current and potential entrepreneurial ventures across NYS. The intern needs to be proficient in written and verbal communications, as well as Microsoft Office and Web search tools. The position would be approximately 8-10 hours per week for the Fall 2009 semester, for which the intern would receive credit through the UB Honors Program. The intern would be based at one of two downtown UB locations, either the NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences or the Jacobs Executive Development Center. Supervision would be provided by business development personnel at the Center of Excellence and the Executive Director of the UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
The following internship is targeted to Juniors and Seniors.
Please address your resume and cover letter to Renata Bator, Business Development Associate. You can submit those documents to Nigel Marriner (nmarrine@buffalo.edu) as soon as possible.
***This would count as an Honors Experience: Internship***
Business Development Intern Job Description:
The intern will assist in the development of a business plan for a new medical device firm, working with the business lead for the firm, along with supervisors based at UB who are experienced in creating this type of plan. The assignment will involve internet searches, possible contact with potential customers and others to collect information, and document preparation including narrative and financial information. The intern needs to be proficient in written and verbal communications, as well as Microsoft Office and Web search tools. The position would be approximately 8-10 hours per week for the Fall 2009 semester, for which the intern would receive credit through the UB Honors Program. The intern would be based at one of two downtown UB locations, either the NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences or the Jacobs Executive Development Center. Supervision would be provided by business development personnel at the Center of Excellence and the Executive Director of the UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
A Diplomat-in-Residence from the State Department will be on campus on September 23rd. He is hosting an information session in the Career Services office (259 Capen Hall) at 1:00pm that is open to all interested students.
The Diplomat-in-Residence is also interested in meeting with students individually to discuss opportunities. He would like to meet one-on-one with students who are especially keen to pursue an internship at the Department of State or one of its embassies or consulates around the world. He is also interested in meeting any student who may be already engaged in the Foreign Service Selection Process. Any student interested in either the Rangel or Pickering Summer Enrichment or Graduate School Fellowships would be welcome, too. For additional information on the Department of State, please visit http://careers.state.gov/.
If you are interested in meeting with the State Department representative on a one-on-one basis, log into BullsEye via our website (www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu) using your UBIT name and password. Click on Jobs/Internships then BullsEye Jobs/Internships. For the “Show Me” field, select “All Interviews.” Submit your resume to express your interest. If you have any questions about the process contact Megan Pendergast from the Career Services office at mrp6@buffalo.edu or 716-645-4499.
For more information: state-department-employer-profile
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program
The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program which is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is officially accepting applications for the 2010 Aeronautics Scholarship Program. It is expected that approximately 20 two-year undergraduate, and 5 two-year with an option of a third year graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at a NASA research center.
Competitive applicants interested in this amazing opportunity should begin completing application materials immediately. A completed application will consist of profile information, academic background (including transcripts), a resume, an essay for undergraduates, a proposal for graduates, letters of recommendations, and any test scores, such as GRE’s, when appropriate.
Completed applications will be collected electronically from September 1, 2009 through January 11, 2010. To learn more about eligibility requirements, award benefits, application instructions, and to apply online, visit https://nasa.asee.org, or contact nasa.asp@asee.org with any questions regarding this program. For additional information on NASA’s aeronautics research and other opportunities please log on to http://aeronautics.nasa.gov.
University Communications has an opening for a web editorial assistant beginning in late May. The position is posted on the Career Services website http://www.hireub.buffalo.edu. We are extending the application deadline to May 1, 2009.
Attached is a position description: web-editorial-assistant.pdf.
Ben Cady (Honors student, Eng BA 2005) will join students in conversation about his career path and “What You Can Do With an English (or liberal arts) Major” on Wednesday 4:00 February 18, Clemens 306.
Cady is not the Chief Speechwriter for the Office of the Governor of New York State, David Patterson. This should be incredibly interesting for students with all kinds of interests.
