The conference gives selected students an opportunity to hear faculty research presentations, tour laboratories, meet with current graduate students and individually with faculty in the students area of interest, and tour the city of Madison as well as the UW campus. All expenses including travel, housing, and food are paid in full by the College of Engineering (with the exception of food for Saturday and Sunday). We are particularly interested in identifying underrepresented candidates including women and students of color.

All applicants should be in their Junior or Senior year; students who have already completed a baccalaureate degree are also eligible. Application deadline is September 24, 2010.

Students are encouraged to apply on-line at: http://www.engr.wisc.edu/services/dao/opps/. For more information on opportunities available at the University of Wisconsin, please refer students to the College of Engineering website at: http://www.engr.wisc.edu/.

If you have any questions about the application process or services available at the College of Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kelly Burton Opportunities in Engineering Conference Coordinator

– Kelly Burton, MSE, NCC Graduate Engineering Research Scholars Program College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin Madison 608/263-4583, http://gers.engr.wisc.edu

Juniors and seniors who are majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field, are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, are from an under-represented minority group (African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and Native Americans), and are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in a discipline offered at Vanderbilt may apply to participate in this event. Students must have earned a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their major. Also, students must NOT have been a participant in an extra-mural research experience at Vanderbilt.

Selected participants will be transported to and from the Nashville International Airport by shuttle on their arrival and departure dates. Transportation will also be provided to and from Vanderbilt University to the host hotel. Participants will share a double room, and all meals will be provided during the event. Travel and lodging arrangements will be handled by the VU-EDGE office. For more information, please visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/edge/visit.php .

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering a no-obligation, expense-paid campus visit to promising engineering, physics and chemistry students who are preparing for graduate study. The trip is sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE) program. This year’s MERGE program will be held on Nov. 5 & 6, 2010 with travel on Nov. 4 & 7. Complete information on the MERGE program, including application instructions can be found on the website: engineering.illinois.edu/merge.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in (or have recently completed) an accredited curriculum in engineering, physics or chemistry. Preference is given to students who are planning to enter graduate studies in 2011 and whose cultural background will contribute to the diversity of the graduate student body.

It is important to note that in order to take advantage of this opportunity, you must submit the application materials no later than October 8, 2010.

For additional information or late registration, call the MERGE program at the 217-265-4560 or e-mail merge@cen.uiuc.edu.

This is a unique paid internship that incorporates a team component into the student internship experience. Hired student interns were placed in teams of 2-4 students to work on projects in engineering and science firms or for faculty. Summer internships occurred between May through August of 2010, at a minimum of 100 hours. In some cases, employers and/or faculty may extend internships or create other internship opportunities for students (beyond summer 2010).

Company partners:

1. Alere
2. Biotechnology Education & Training Sequence Investment (BETSI) Project at Salk Institute
3. Fqubed
4. Hughes Program
5. Research:  Dr. Diane Smith
6. Caltrans
7. Dexcom
8. Infrastructure Engineering Corporation
9. Malcolm Pirnie
10. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
11. NAVAIR
12. Northrop Grumman Corporation
13. Research:  Professor Rafael Alvarez
14. Research:  Professor Misael Camarena
15. Regional Water Quality Control Board
16. Rick Engineering Company
17. Research:  Dr. Gordon Lee
18. Research:  Dr. Joseph Lewis
19. Research:  Dr. Khaled Morsi
20. San Diego Coastkeeper
21. SouthWest Water Company
22. San Diego Zoo
23. San Diego Natural History Museum
24. SDSU Global Change Research Group
25. SPAWAR
26. Spectrum Scientific, Inc.
27. Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons
28. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
29. Summer Undergraduate Research
30. UniversityLink Medical Science

Collaboratively, each student intern team created a joint poster that detailed their team’s experiences at their respective companies and presented to those in attendance at the 3rd Annual NSF/MESA Summer Team Internship reception held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at San Diego State University in Montezuma Hall.

The program for the luncheon included keynote speakers David T. Hayhurst, SDSU Dean of the College of Engineering, and San Diego MESA Alliance Industry Advisory Board Chair Brianna Lutes of Infrastructure Engineering Company, followed by student and mentor recognition. Open poster presentation/networking amongst guests in attendance closed out the luncheon.

The following are a few of the summer team interns’ poster presentations:

1. SWC – Watanabe
2. SWC – Villasenor
3. SWC – Vasquez – Deleon
4. SWC – Quijada – Moran
5. SWC – Perez – Hagar – Newell
6. SWC – Manguy – Takesi – Lash
7. SWC – Lopez
8. SWC – Diaz – Ramirez
9. SWC – Delgado
10. SWC – Byrum
11. SWC – Becotte
12. SWC – Almos
13. SWC – Alcantar – Robles
14. SDSU – Shultz – Hanthel
15. SDSU – Gallardo – Mohtasib
16. SDSU – Hernandez – Dang – Pollack – Jimenez
17. CITY – Long – Rhee – Yepiz
18. CITY – Huang – Sarmiento – Ascensio
19. CITY – Gomez – Taylor
20. CITY – Carter – Corona – Miles

Photo coverage can also be found at the San Diego MESA Alliance (SDMA) Facebook Page.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010
8:30 am -2:30 pm

Register on-line at:
http://www.surveygizmo.co m/s/345617/summer‐ science‐institute‐2010

* Learn about research at SDSU
* Visit science & engineering laboratories
* Connect to research support programs
* Learn about behavioral science research
* Network with faculty, staff and other science/engineering students

See attached flyer for more info.
science_institute_flyer 1

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides opportunities for under-represented minority students to obtain M.S. degrees in engineering and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.

Deadline(s): 11/15/2010
10/01/2010
Established Date: 06/08/1992
Follow-Up Date: 09/01/2011
Review Date: 08/02/2010

Contact:  Gerald Littleton

Address:

P.O. Box 537
Notre Dame, IN 46556
U.S.A.

E-mail: info@gemfellowship.org
Web Site: http://www.gemfellowship.org/gem-fellowship/apply
Program URL: http://www.gemfellowship.org/gem-fellowship
Tel: 219-631-7771
Fax: 219-287-1486

DEADLINE NOTE
For early consideration, applicants may complete their applications
and provide their resumes and unofficial transcripts by October 1.

Award Type(s):Fellowship
In-Residence
Internships
Summer

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)

Appl Type(s):Minority Individual
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student

OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides three Fellowship Programs:
MS Engineering Fellowship Program: The objective of this program is
to promote the benefits of a masters degree within industry. Fellows
are provided practical engineering summer work experiences through an
employer sponsor and a portable academic year fellowship of tuition,
fees, and a stipend which may be used at any participating University
where the Fellow is admitted. Ph.D. Engineering Fellowship
Program: The objective of this program is to offer doctoral
fellowships to underrepresented minority students who have either
completed or are currently enrolled in a master’s in engineering
program. Fellowships may be used at any participating University where
the Fellow is admitted. Ph.D. Science Fellowship Program: The
goal of this program is to increase the number of minority students
who pursue doctoral degrees in the natural science disciplines:
chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics, biological sciences,
and computer science. Fellowships offered through this program are
portable and may be used at any participating University where the
Fellow is admitted.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates are selected from the following under-represented
minority groups: American Indian/Native, African American/Black, or
Hispanic American/Latino. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen at the
time of application. MS Engineering Program Applicants must be a
junior, senior, or graduate of an accredited engineering or computer
science program at the time of application, and must have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0. Ph.D. Program Applicants
must be a senior, masters student, or graduate of an accredited
engineering or applied science program at the time of application; and
must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0. MS Fellows are
required to intern for a GEM Employer Member the summer immediately
following selection up until the M.S. requirements are completed.
Ph.D. fellows are required to intern once for a GEM Employer Member
the summer immediately following selection. Fellowships offered
through this program are portable and may be used at any participating
GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. A listing of
GEM member universities is available from the sponsor’s web site.

FUNDING
MS Engineering Fellows receive: a $10,000 stipend over 3 semesters
/ four quarters; a minimum of two paid summer internships with a GEM
Employer Member; and full tuition and fees at a GEM Member
University. For Ph.D. Engineering Fellows, the sponsor pays
the stipend and a cost of instruction grant to the institution where
the fellow is enrolled during the first academic year of doctoral
study. Thereafter, the total fellowship cost is borne by the
participating University. Fellows are provided a practical summer work
experience through the Employer Member for at least one summer.
Ph.D. Science Fellows receive: a $14,000 stipend in the first year of
the PhD program; Member University support for the second through
fifth years, equivalent to other funded doctorate students in the
department; a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM
Employer Member; and full tuition and fees at a GEM Member University.
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Funding for travel expenses is available. We can fund air or ground transportation and accommodation for the night prior to the event, Thursday, September 16th. Breakfast and lunch on Friday will be provided. However, space is limited so we should receive applications no later than August 27, 2010 for consideration.

Along with our informational flyer, I have attached a Scholar Application Form. Interested students should complete this brief form and return it to Jennifer Stewart to jennifer.stewart@graddiv.ucsb.edu no later than August 27, 2010.

Scholar Application Form
UCSB Engineering Preview Day

This opportunity serves as a recruitment tool for prospective graduate students to visit the University of Georgia campus. This program follows along with the University of Georgia’s strategic plan to create a more diverse environment by recruiting students from underrepresented populations. Graduating seniors and alumni from various institutions, including all Georgia colleges and universities, minority-serving institutions, and graduate preparation programs are invited to apply.

The Future Scholars Visitation Program is an excellent opportunity for students who are seriously considering the University of Georgia’s Graduate School to come to campus and visit their prospective department. The goal of this visitation is to allow students to meet with faculty, administration, and current graduate students in their specific area of academic interest while learning more about graduate school. During the three day program students will:

* Network with fellow prospective students
* Attend informational sessions with Graduate School representatives
* Receive feedback on their application and statement of purpose
* Learn more about funding opportunities
* Participate in social events

Tour the UGA campus and city of Athens As part of our commitment to diversity, The Graduate School will cover lodging and most meals during this 3-day event and a $100 reimbursement will be provided towards transportation (individual airfare, shuttle, mileage and/or parking). Currently enrolled UGA students are not eligible to receive the travel reimbursement, but are eligible to participate.

In order to be considered for this program, selected students will be required to apply online, submit a statement of purpose, three academic letters of recommendation (each addressing the prospective academic department), official transcripts, and a ~ Michelle

Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Program Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) College of Sciences San Diego State University GMCS 322C mlopez@mail.sdsu.edu
619-594-3744

www.sci.sdsu.edu/mbrs/

NIH/NIGMS
Grant # 2R25GM058906-09A2
Supporting graduate school opportunities and research

These programs were developed to offer employment opportunities to qualified students, enabling them to gain valuable work experience while adding value to the business by providing an opportunity to accomplish necessary work.

In order to be eligible for this program:

• Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the fall semester of 2010.
• Students must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies.
• Graduating seniors who will be enrolled in a graduate program beginning in the fall semester of 2010 must provide confirmation of graduate study enrollment.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age prior to their scheduled start date.
• Students who receive offers must pass a drug screen and background check prior to their scheduled start date.
• Students must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require immigration sponsorship at any time.
• High-school students and incoming college freshman are not eligible.

All eligible students must apply online in order to be considered for the program. Students can access the application form at: www.pfizermsp.com/studentapplication. The last date for students to apply will be Friday, March 19.

These summer research opportunities are fully-funded and are an excellent way to gain a competitive edge toward graduate school. The Centers are currently accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Programs. Deadlines are rapidly approaching. I encourage those interested in applying to visit the Center website at www.nsfstc.org

for more information on application processes and deadlines.

Application Link

http://www.nsfstc.org/centers.htm#SAHRA

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email at wuehara@cens.ucla.edu. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to seeing your application.