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.

The Computational Science Research Center at SDSU was recently awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in science and engineering to engage them in computational research projects. This NSF-SDSU STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) will provide yearly scholarships up to $5000 for juniors entering the program and $6000 for seniors who continue participating in the program during the second year. The goal of this scholarship is to assist academically talented, financially needy students to explore opportunities for computational modeling and simulation research in science and engineering disciplines. This year we plan to award 30 scholarships to science and engineering students who are in the junior or senior years and are interested in future graduate studies.

Participation in this scholarship program will provide students the opportunity to join a research lab and get trained to use and develop computational tools in their respective disciplines. Participants get to contribute to ongoing research projects, while acquiring essential skills that can make them high qualified attractive candidates for future research careers in academia, national labs and industry. Students participating in the NSF-SDSU STEM Scholars Program also will get career development counselling, assistance in developing a portfolio to apply to graduate programs, help in locating and applying for national scholarships and internships in government labs.

To qualify, students must be U. S. citizens or permanent residents, must meet the criterion of financial need as determined by the U.S. Department of Education, must be juniors or seniors in science or engineering disciplines, have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

For more information on how to apply visit the NSF-SDSU STEM Scholars Program web site http://www.csrc.sdsu.edu/csrc/sstem/

To apply you need to submit
• Statement of Purpose stating why you want to participate in the S-STEM program, and how participation in the program will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Completed application for the STEM Scholarships Program.
• Transcripts (unofficial copies) from all post secondary education.
• Three Letters of Recommendations, at least one of which is from a former professor in the selected field of study (using form provided).
Completed application package must be sent to following address as soon as possible.

Computational Science Research Center
Attention: Dr. Jose E. Castillo/Dr. Satchi Venkataraman
GMCS 206/M.C. 1245
College of Sciences
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1245

Applications will be reviewed starting March 15th and continued thereafter until all positions are filled.

If you have any questions please contact:

Students in college of science: Dr. Jose E. Castillo (castillo@ myth.sdsu.edu)
Students in college of engineering: Dr. Satchi Satchi Venkataraman (satchi @mail.sdsu.edu)

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Karina has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Vice Presidential Student Service Award, “Quest for the Best.”

http://sll.sdsu.edu/leadership/quest.html

Only a few students are chosen for this award each year.

Karina, along with her staff honoree, will be honored at a banquet in April.

http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm

Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students -

http://students.gatewaycc.edu/resources/adultreentry/default.htm

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships -

Bell Labs Fellowships For Under Represented Minorities -

http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wps/portal/BellLabs

Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships -

http://www.baeo.org/

BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects) – http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/natl_merit_sch.html

Brand Essay Competition -

http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.html

Burger King Scholarship Program -

http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/bkscholars/

Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships -

https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp

College Board Scholarship Search -

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

Easley National Scholarship Program -

http://www.naas.org/senior.php

FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info) -

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel – http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships -

http://www.finaid.org/

Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) – http://www.gmsp.org/

GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds -

http://wwwlnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943%7D

(

http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943%7d

)
Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide -

http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132

Guaranteed Scholarships -

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the
world) – http://www.worldlearning.org/sitemap.html
Hispanic Women’s Corporation -

http://www.hispanicwomensconference.org/catalog/LINKS_RESOURCES-161.html

Historically Black College & University Scholarships -

http://hbcuconnect.com/cgi-bin/enter.cgi?redirect=http%3A//www.hbcuconnect.com/cgi-bin/scholarships.cgi

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http://hbcuconnect.com/cgi-bin/enter.cgi?redirect=http://www.hbcuconnect.com/cgi-bin/scholarships.cgi

)
Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits -

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html

http://www.back2college.com/

http://www.baeo.org/

http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.gmsp.org/

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

http://www.iefa.org/

http://www.inroads.org/

http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

http://www.jackituckfield.org/

http://www.lulac.org/programs/centers.html

http://www.maef.org/

http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/

https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15

INROADS internships – http://www.inroads.org/

International Students Scholarships & Aid Help -

http://www.iefa.org/

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) – http://www.jackituckfield.org ( http://www.jackituckfield.org/ )
Maryland Artists Scholarships – http://www.maef.org/

Microsoft Scholarship Program -

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) -

http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.php

Presidential Freedom Scholarships -

http://www.learnandserve.gov/home/site_map/index.asp

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford -

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

Scholarship & Financial Aid Help -

http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

ScienceNet Scholarship Listing -

http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/scholarships.html

Siemens Westinghouse Competition -

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

Student Inventors Scholarships -

http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

The Roothbert Scholarship Fund -

http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund -

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/index.html

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority
Students – http://www.apsanet.org/content_11389.cfm
Xerox Scholarships for Students -

http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?view=Feature&Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US&ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship&Xse

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.

Please see the attached flyer and visit the program website for more details and the application:
www.hsc.unt.edu/outreach.

Undergraduates majoring in the life sciences (Biology,Chemistry, BioChemistry, biotechnology etc.) and underrepresented minority student are especially encouraged to apply.

In the past, the program has been excellent way for students to gain first-time lab experience in cutting -edge research, expand their knowledge in a chosen science discipline, and explore interests in new areas of research.

Space is limited so apply as soon as possible – The deadline is April 2, 2010.

http://www.ucop.edu/diversityforum/

The California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California, have been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master’s candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The groups include low-income and first-generation college students and especially African Americans, American Indians, Chicanos/Latinos, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, Asian American women, and Asian American men in the arts, humanities and letters, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, engineering, education, and health-related fields.

Each California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education will bring together approximately 1,200 pre-selected, high-achieving undergraduate and master’s students. The students will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day. Universities and individual graduate programs offering academic master’s and/or Ph.D. degrees are welcome to participate in the recruitment fairs that will take place concurrently with the other planned activities. Note that these events are for all disciplines except MBA programs, medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary science, and law, all of which have their own recruiting networks.

This site is partially funded by the UC Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP), a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant.

The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
Saturday, April 17, 2010
CSU Channel Islands

http://www.csuci.edu/

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Congratulations!
Your academic performance at SDSU provides the basis for this invitation to join Juniors, Seniors and Master’s degree students from all over Southern California at the 2010 Southern California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education. This all day event will be held at CSU Channel Islands and is designed to acquaint you with career opportunities and the academic challenges associated with advanced study in a wide variety of disciplines.

The Forum will offer workshops on
o How to Select the Right Graduate School
o How to Prepare for and Apply to Graduate School
o Financing you Graduate Education
o How to Write a Winning Statement of Purpose
o How to Prepare for the GRE
o The Role of Undergraduate Research in Graduate Admissions
o The Relation of the Master’s Degree to the Ph.D.
o Keys to Success and Survival in Graduate School

The Program includes discipline-based workshops on
o Physical Sciences and Mathematics
o Engineering and Computer Science
o Life Sciences
o Nursing and the Allied Health Fields
o Behavioral Sciences
o Social Sciences
o Education
o Humanities
o Fine and Performing Arts
o Business and Finance (Ph.D. level only)

You will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 150 of the nation’s leading graduate schools during the recruitment fair.

The Forum, bus transportation and meals are FREE!

A refundable deposit of $20.00 is required to reserve a seat on the bus. You will be sent more information after you have registered.
To participate in the Forum, register on or before April 4, 2010 (space is limited)

http://www.ucop.edu/diversityforum/

June 21 – August 13

http://math.ucsb.edu/REU/home.html

This is an eight-week program with the following goals:

- Provide an opportunity to undergraduate students to have a research
experience in mathematics.
- Help students develop skills to communicate the results of their research.
-Produce scientific publications.
-Encourage students to pursue a career in mathematics.

For more information, contact: Maribel Bueno (mbueno@math.ucsb.edu)

Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity
Deadline: 2/12/2010
Website: www.bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative.aspx

Summer REU Program
Deadline 2/15/2010
Website: www.eng.hawaii.edu/reu

Summer Research Program
Deadline 2/19/2010
Website: theleadershipalliance.org/default.aspx
Summer research
Website: www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/fast/about.html

2010 Summer Mathematics Research
Deadline: 3/12/2010
Website: math.ucsb.edu/REU/home.html

Summer Enrichment Program
Deadline 3/23/09
Website: www.opt.uh.edu

2010 Summer Mathematics Research
Deadline: 3/12/2010
Website: math.ucsb.edu/REU/home.html

Summer Research Opportunity
Deadline 3/1/2010
Website: www.nibr.com/careers/internships_ca.shtml

Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Deadline: 2/15/2010
Website: www.cbs.umn.edu/main/summer_research/

Summer Course in Biophysics
Deadline: 3/5/2010
Website:
www.biophysics.org/InternshipSummerCourse/2009SummerCourse/tabid/898/Default.aspx

Materials Research Center
Deadline 2/15/2010
Website: www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm

Internship in Biomedical Research
Deadline: 2/15/2010
Website: stepup.niddk.nih.gov/

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Marine Science
Deadline 2/15/2010
Website: hmsc.oregonstate.edu/REU/index.html

Summer Internships in Nanotechnology
Deadline 2/15/2010
Website: www.nsec.northwestern.edu/REU.htm

Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemistry & Physics
Deadline: 2/15/2010
Website: reu.uoregon.edu

Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP)
Deadline 2/12/2010
Website: www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/gpo/srip/

Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART)
Deadline 2/15/2010
Website: www.colorado.edu/GraduateSchool/DiversityInitiative/undergrads/smart

Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program
Deadline 2/1/2010
Website: www.nianet.org/larss
2010 Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) Summer Internships

2010 University of Virginia Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP)
Ten week summer research internships are available for qualified
undergraduates considering a career in biomedical research. We
provide a generous stipend, round-trip travel, and housing to those
accepted. Supported by peer-reviewed NIH grants and other extramural
organizations, SRIP exposes a diverse group of students to current
biomedical research. SRIP alumni have had great success at starting
their research careers and many have enrolled in our graduate
programs at UVA. Free GRE prep course offered!
Deadline: 2/19/10
Website: www.med.virginia.edu/srip

2010 UW Amgen Scholars Program
The University of Washington (UW) is pleased to announce the 2010
Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology.
This national program provides undergraduate participants with
premiere research experiences with UW faculty mentors, while
receiving a generous stipend, housing, meal plan, and transportation
to and from the UW campus.
The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected
undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on
research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational
institutions.
Website: www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen

A Federal Internship through The Washington Center
Interested in interning within a federal agency this summer for 10
weeks in Washington, DC? Placements include Department of Defense,
the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Commerce, the
Department of Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service. The
majority of positions seek students studying science, technology,
engineering, mathematics, and business. Significant financial
assistance is provided to interns selected for this competitive
program.
Deadline: 2/15/10
Website: www.twc.edu

Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Reseach Program (LSSURP)
The University of Minnesota LSSURP oversees and coordinates six life
sciences programs. After a joint orientation weekend (June 3-6,
2010), students participate in a 10-week research project under the
direction of a faculty mentor, and numerous special activities
focused on professional development as well as social interaction.
Global Change Ecology The Impact of Invasive Species and Genotypes
Genomics and Proteomics Heart, Blood, Lung Physiology Microbiology
Neuroscience Full stipend, room & board and travel support.
Deadline: 2/15/10
Website: cbs.umn.edu/main/summer_research

Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS)
The Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS) is a
six-week program that exposes undergraduate and beginning graduate
students to the field of biostatistics. Participants enjoy
instruction and lectures by recognized experts in the field; meet
practicing biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and statistical
geneticists; and gain experience working with data from
internationally recognized studies. The program covers tuition,
housing, and meals, and participants will earn college credit.
Deadline: 2/3/10
Website: www.biostat.wisc.edu/Educational_Resources/SIBS/index.htm

Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG)
The STIPDG Program provides students with a paid internship
experience that will capture their attention, reinforce the lessons
learned in the classroom, and offer real-world experience in a
hands-on, transportation-intensive environment. All majors are
encouraged to apply. (Must be a U.S. Citizen)
Deadline: 2/5/10
Website: www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm

TCUP Summer 2010 Internship Opportunities at QEM Network for Tribal
College Students
The Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network is offering a
10-week internship in Washingon, DC during summer 2010 for students
at Tribal Colleges and Universities who are successfully pursuing a
science- or engineering-related degree.
Deadline: 2/12/10
Website: qemnetwork.qem.org/internship.htm

The American Chemical Society Scholars Program
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is now accepting
applications from African-American, Hispanic/Latino and American
Indian students who are pursuing ,or intend to pursue degrees in
chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or
related majors.
Renewable awards of up to $5,000 per year are given to qualified high
school seniors, community college students and college freshmen,
sophomores or juniors.
Deadline: 3/1/10
Website: www.acs.org/scholars

The University of Maryland Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the
Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BSOS). This program is geared at rising juniors and seniors who are
interested in pursuing a doctorate in the social, behavioral and
economic sciences immediately following the completion of the
Bachelors degree.
Deadline: 2/12/10
Website: www.bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative.aspx

Undergrad Internship in Aquatic Chemical Ecology at Georgia Tech -
summer 2010 announcement
Want to perform exciting research, learn about careers in science and
engineering, and experience how scientists answer challenging
problems in environmental science? Our REU program helps you check
out a research career before committing to graduate school and for
building relationships to help with future career decisions. The
full-time, 10-week program runs late May to the end of July. You’ll
receive $4500 plus accommodations and travel expenses.
Deadline: 2/15/10
Website: www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/reu/

University of Virginia Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) No
application fee!
Ten week summer research internships are available for qualified
undergraduates considering a career in biomedical research. We
provide a generous stipend, round-trip travel, and housing to those
accepted. Supported by peer-reviewed NIH grants and other extramural
organizations, SRIP exposes a diverse group of students to current
biomedical research. SRIP alumni have had great success at starting
their research careers and many have enrolled in our graduate
programs at UVA. Free GRE prep course offered!
Deadline: 2/12/10
Website: www.med.virginia.edu/srip

Virginia Tech Undergrad and Grad Opportunities
The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech is
offering multiple undergraduate summer research opportunities,
graduate programs, and workshops. Summer undergraduate programs: REU
Site- Modeling and Simulation in Systems Biology (MSSB),
Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute (BBSI), and REU
Site- Microbiology in the Post Genome Era, have application deadlines
of February 8, 2010. Please visit our website for more information.
Deadline: 2/8/10
Website:
www.vbi.vt.edu/education_and_outreach/educational_programs/undergraduate