Posted by Nigel Marriner on April 2, 2008 in Tutoring, Blogroll
Methods of Inquiry (MOI) is a critical thinking program designed and offered at UB. Blending insights from cognitive psychology and philosophy, the course offers students concrete ways to approach their studies by becoming actively involved in their own learning processes. Students who take this course apply what they learn in lecture to their other courses. MOI is a 3 credit course where each week students meet twice in traditional 50 minute lectures and once in a 30 minute 1-on-1 session with a peer monitor. A sample syllabus can be found at http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/cap/moi/ Monitors are assigned to approximately 10 students and meet with each of them weekly. Monitors are NOT tutors, so they do NOT re-teach course material. Instead, they work cooperatively with students to determine if assignments meet the required criteria. This is a demanding, but rewarding, position that requires well-developed interpersonal skills. Monitors work approximately 9 hours per week at a salary of $7.15 per hour.
As a monitor each week you would:
- meet up to 10 students individually for 30 minutes
- meet with other monitors and your TA for an hour to discuss MOI theory and its application
- attend the class lectures (two) to which you are assigned
- meet with your TA for 30 minutes every other week to review paperwork
- engage in a half hour of preparation.
If you are interested in becoming a monitor, please fill out the following application and return it to the MOI Office in B30 Lockwood Library where you can also sign up for an interview. Interviews take place the weeks of April 23rd and April 30th. Any further questions can be directed to Dr. Kelly Ahuna at 645-3448 or kha@buffalo.edu.
Click here to open the application for the Methods of Inquiry monitor position: honors-memo-moi.pdf
***This would count as an Honors Experience: Undergraduate supervised teaching ***
Description: Self-motivated student wanted to participate in research projects using molecular, immunocytochemical and/or physiological techniques to study cell signaling in taste cells.
Beginning Date: Summer 2008, potentially Fall 2008
For more information please consult the following pdf: Medler Research Opp
Looking for a GREAT part-time (or even full-time!) job? Earn $18+ an hour tutoring for the SAT or MCAT!
Infiniva, a leading test preparation and academic subject tutoring firm (and the leading and a rapidly expanding SAT private tutoring company in the area) based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking dynamic individuals with very high scores on the SAT or MCAT who are looking for flexible, rewarding part-time (or even full-time!) work to serve as test preparation tutors in the summer and beyond.
SAT
• Qualified candidates will have achieved a 720+ on EITHER the Verbal/Critical Reading section OR the Math section of the SAT.
• Verbal tutors should also have excellent grammar and writing skills (which may be demonstrated by a 720+ on the SAT II: Writing or new SAT Writing section).
• We are seeking tutors for either the verbal sections (which include Critical Reading and Writing) or the Math section of the new SAT, but candidates with proficiency in ALL of the sections (with a 1450+ composite on the old SAT or 2150+ on the new SAT) are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply.
• Tutors will start at $18 per hour.
• Candidates should have at least 14-20 hours free to tutor per week, including at least two or three weekdays after 3:30 pm and some time on the weekends.
• Tutors will start in about August after the paid training in April through July. The paid training is long and intensive and will require at least 14 hours per week, primarily on Saturday AND Sunday (about 6-8 hours per day) and possibly on one or two weeknights per week (2 to 4 hours per night). Candidates MUST be able to attend the entire training in April through July in order to be certified and work as tutors.
• Good tutors will generally work about 15-30+ hours per week.
MCAT
• Qualified candidates will have achieved at least a 12-13 on the Physical Sciences section (which involves physics and chemistry) or the Biological Sciences section (which involves biology and organic chemistry) OR a 13+ on the Verbal Reasoning section (or be able to demonstrate such a score on a diagnostic exam).
• Medical or graduate students are preferred.
• Candidates should have at least 10-12 hours free to tutor per week.
• Tutors will start at $18.50 per hour.
• Tutors will probably start in June after the paid training.
• Good tutors will generally work about 8-16 hours per week.
Other requirements
• Ideal candidates will have good communication and interpersonal skills, a gregarious and caring manner, and an affinity to teaching/tutoring.
• Prior tutoring experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with access to reliable transportation strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be reliable and responsible and MUST be able to commit to tutor for at least a year (through July 2009) (although we would love to have a great tutor stay for years and grow with the company).
Other information
• Hours will vary, depending on demand and seasonal variations. Students prepare for the SAT and we are busy year-round, although the months of June and December are traditionally less busy months.
• Full-time positions with benefits available.
• Bonuses and raises may be given for excellent results.
• Some travel may be necessary.
• Paid training.
• Set your own hours and locations.
• Benefits including health insurance and course discounts available.
• Great career advancement and growth potential and opportunities within this young and rapidly growing company for full-time employees who are willing to commit to the position and company.
Please call 716-250-2715 or e-mail your cover letter and resume (with test scores) to darren@infiniva.com TODAY to apply.
If you’re seeking a flexible, part-time job (or even a full-time job!) with GREAT pay, and you love helping others succeed academically and want to work for the local test preparation company with the highest standards and THE best track record with its students, apply NOW. You MUST include any and all applicable test scores (including all subscores)!! APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT TEST SCORES WILL RECEIVE VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, CONSIDERATION.
Application deadline is April 14, 2008.
Each year, on a rotating basis, UB, University of Rochester & SUNY Upstate (Syracuse) host an MD/PhD Conference. The conference will be held on May 3rd in Rochester. This year, invitation will be extended to undergraduates and high school students for a concurrent conference entitled: Transforming Tomorrow’s Thinkers (T3): Promoting the Path of Medical Research. The goal of T3 is to promote awareness about MD/PhD training among undergraduate and high school students.
For more information please open the following: Flier and Invitation
Posted by Nigel Marriner on March 18, 2008 in Uncategorized
V-Day is a world campaign to end violence against women and girls. This being the campaign’s 10th year anniversary, we wanted to make sure our V-Day College Campaign at UB 2008 was the biggest it could be to ensure that we increased awareness of this global problem to our campus community. For more information on V-Day, please visit our website at http://v10.vday.org/
Below, you will find information about all of the events going on for the campaign, which will take place next week, from March 24th-28th. 100% of our proceeds will go towards our beneficiaries, Crisis Services, the International Institute of Buffalo, and the Women of New Orleans. Tickets are actually available for all events now at the SBI Ticket office located in 221 Student Union.
Monday, March 24th 2008
Film screening of “Until the Violence Stops”
6:30pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
Tickets: $3 presale and at the door
Speakers and guided discussion to follow film
Tuesday, March 25th 2008
“These Hands Don’t Hurt” campaign (free event) Pledge to a life of non-violence Table in the student union 9am-4pm Leave your hand print on the windows of the Student Union (we will have black, white and pink paint with which people can make their hand print and sign their name and a visual representation of the campaign going on that week)
Wednesday, March 26th 2008
The Vagina Monologues
8pm in Goodyear X - South Campus
Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door
Thursday, March 27th 2008
The Vagina Monologues
8pm in Woldman Theatre (Norton 112) - North Campus Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door
Friday, March 28th 2008
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer 8pm in Goodyear X - South Campus Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door
Please feel free to share this information with anyone else who may want to support the cause.
Until the violence stops,
Rajavi S. Parikh
Organizer, V-Day College Campaign at UB 2008
Posted by Nigel Marriner on March 14, 2008 in Uncategorized
The College of Arts and Sciences Student Speaker Selection Committee is pleased to announce that the competition for the 2008 Undergraduate Commencement Student Speaker is now open to all graduating seniors in the College.
For more information please go to: http://cas.buffalo.edu/students/undergraduate/graduation.php
The University Honors College and The Graduate School are sponsoring a Graduate School Funding Presentation on Thursday, March 20th in 120 Clemens Hall Lobby.4:00-5:00 pm. The session will provide participants with an overview of the National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program and National Institutes of Health Fellowship Programs. Current UB graduate students and faculty will share their perspectives on the application process and benefits of fellowships. Please note NSF & NIH fellowships are open only to individuals who, at the time of application, are citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens of the United States. You are invited to attend:
Graduate School Funding Presentation -
National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH)
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/ http://grants.nih.gov/training/extramural.htm
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Presentation: 4:00PM in 120 Clemens Hall
nsf-nih-presentation-flyer_s2008.pdf
Find the University at Buffalo Libraries on Facebook® and discover a new way to virtually connect to the library. You will find convenient access to resources such as:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buffalo-NY/University-at-Buffalo-Libraries/6629876727
* Instant Librarian chat service
* BISON catalog (to discover materials owned by the UB Libraries)
* Video tutorials to learn search strategies
* UB Libraries’ web page (no need to memorize the URL!)
Note: Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
Posted by jdudek on March 12, 2008 in Volunteering
The purpose of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation to recognize excellence in academic-service learning. The programs of the Foundation recognize and provide financial support to outstanding examples of campus-community collaboration and innovative ideas to serve the community. The competitive grants are awarded to the student proposals which are judged most viable and creative in their approach to establishing or significantly furthering a partnership between the community and the student’s school.
Award
$1,000 grant awarded, either directly to the community organization or via the school, to support the proposed activity.
The student will receive a certificate of recognition signed by former President Jimmy Carter and the Carter Partnership Foundation will publish the student’s project summaries online at their website.
Eligibility
Grants for full-time students in good academic standing.
The students must have worked at least one semester with community partner in which the proposed project will be carried out.
The community partner must have been established at least two years prior to the application.
Criteria
Community Impact
Equal Partnership
Academic Service Learning
Student/College Application Requirements
The student must submit a proposal at http://www.servicebook.org/ and recruit a community organization as a partner.
A faculty member must agree to oversee the project and provide a letter of endorsement.
Project Guidelines
Must keep a running record of the project’s activites and submit a summary at the conclusion of the project.
Submit a short media production (e.g., video, powerpoint) that can be used for publication.
Provide a final report containing the following: a program evaluation, an explanation of what the student learned, an accounting statement outlining expenditure of awarded funds, and student suggestions for short- and long-term development of the campus-community collaboration.
Application Deadlines
April 7 – Applications Due on http://www.servicebook.org/
April 22 – Applications Reviewed, Finalists Selected
April 25 – Finalists Announced
The Office of the Provost currently has one vacancy for the position of Student Assistant.
The duties and responsibilities of the student assistant include phone coverage for the Office of the Provost, transferring calls as appropriate; filing; photocopying; scanning files; occasional use of the internet for special projects; assisting with preparation and cleanup of meetings; stocking the kitchen and supply areas.
We are looking for an individual who would be available to work over breaks and during the summer months as well as during the academic year. During the academic year, the student assistant hours are generally 10 – 15 hours per week.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply with your resume and availability to Tracey Murphy, Assistant to the Provost via e-mail at thmurphy@buffalo.edu.
