This week …
1) MARK YOUR CALENDAR …
2) STUDENT JOBS ON CAMPUS
3) JOBS FOR GRADUATES
4) ADVISING INFORMATION
5) PRE-REQUISITES and ENROLLMENT
6) COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY…Want to know how camels avoid heat stroke??
Sign up for this class!
7) AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS
8) RESEARCH POSTER OPPORTUNITY
9) GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAM
10) NOMINATE YOUR GTA FOR A TEACHING AWARD
11) SUMMER IN KU IN KC
12) SUMMER COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INTERNSHIPS (including Fall/Spring)
1) MARK YOUR CALENDAR … Thursday, April 17 – Credit 101, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Room 149, Burge Union. Find out answers to important questions such as, “As debt is on the rise, how do I keep my credit score in a good light? How do I build good credit? and What factors impact my credit score?” (Presented by KU Credit Union and University Career Center.)
Tuesday, April 22 - Pre-Medical Club Meeting (5:30 pm, 1005 Haworth). Sandra McCurdy, Associate Dean for Admissions at the KU School of Medicine, will talk about the admissions process and what the Selection Committee really looks for in candidates. Elections for next year's Pre-Medical Club officers will also be held.KU Pre-Medical Club membership is informal. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend!
Thursday, April 24 – Biology Club Meeting, 5:30 pm, 2023 Haworth. Dr. Vicki Corbin will be speaking; there will be elections for officers for next year. Also, KForce will be giving a presentation over resume building and interviewing. KForce is a scientific staffing company in the Kansas City area. Everyone is welcome!!
Friday, April 25 – Budgeting and Debt Management, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Room 149, Burge Union. Find out the difference between wants and needs, how to prepare financially once you have landed that first job, how to create a budget, and how to afford all of life’s expenses. (Presented by KU Credit Union and University Career Center.) Tuesday, May 1 – Fraud and Identity Theft, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Room 149, Burge Union. Learn what identity theft is, how you can protect yourself, what to do if your identity is stolen, and many other important facts to help keep you safe. (Presented by KU Credit Union and University Career Center.)
Saturday, May 17 – Biology Graduation Ceremony, 7:00 pm, 120 Budig – information was sent out on March 3. If you did not receive an e-mail invitation and are graduating this Spring, Summer or Fall, send an e-mail to me (jelder@ku.edu) so I can send you the information. We would like to see all our graduating seniors at this ceremony! 2) STUDENT JOBS ON CAMPUS
Summer Student Position--Working Title: Fish and aquatic insect sorting and identification (Requisition Tracking Number 0411520). Apply on-line at http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85542. Assist with field work, collect and identify fish, organize and sort stream samples for aquatic macroinvertebrates. Great opportunity for someone who may want to go on to work with the EPA or state agency. Great opportunity for an independent project. This is for summer employment, with possible start before classes end Spring 2008. Field work will be overnight 4 - 5 days a week. Lab work is M-F in 3-4 hour blocks of time. Can work after hours or weekends once your work quality has been approved. Required Qualifications: MUST be detail-oriented; MUST be able to commit to 3-4 hour blocks of time; MUST be able to work 20 hr./week; Completion of at least 9 semester hours of environmental science or biology. Debbie Baker, Assistant Director and Informatics Specialist, Central Plains Center for BioAssessment, Kansas Biological Survey, Takeru Higuchi Building, 2101 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047; Phone: 785-864-1551, Fax: 785-864-1537, dbaker@ku.edu, www.cpcb.ku.edu <file:///\\www.cpcb.ku.edu> .
Student Part Time Employment, Kansas Geological Survey--Working Job Title: Research Support Specialist (2950121-T2), Regular Hourly or Work Study, Hourly Rate: $11.50, Length of Appointment: On or after May 5, 2008, depending on student availability. KGS Section: Geohydrology (AM). Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours during academic year; up to 40 hours during summer. Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for coding and entering data into an Excel spreadsheet to create databases for use in a project to better understand the High Plains aquifer. The successful candidate will be under close supervision initially to evaluate proof-reading skills and speed of entry, and will eventually be expected to perform this task independently with periodic checks to insure quality control by the project scientists. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their data-entry and proof-reading skills as part of the interview process. Required Qualifications: KU student, enrolled in minimum of 6 hours; Good word processing skills, as demonstrated by application material; Good proof-reading skills, as demonstrated by application material; Good attention to detail, as demonstrated by application material; Experience in developing and working with Excel spreadsheets; Able to work 15-20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer. Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate earth science, environmental science, or biology major; Successful completion of an Introduction to Geology and a Geology Laboratory course; Experience with Access or other relational database software; Able to work 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer. Procedures for Applying: Apply online at http://jobs.ku.edu <http://jobs.ku.edu/> , search by position number 00008323 or use the quick link: https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85535. Complete the KU online student application; be sure to include three work or academic references. Cover letter and resume welcome but not required. (Note--The supervisor may entertain the possibility of a summer only position as well as one for summer and next academic year.)Person to Contact: Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey, Phone: 864-2152, Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu. Closing date for applications: April 9, 2008.
3) JOBS FOR GRADUATES
PRA International provides global clinical drug development services on a contract basis to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. They have openings in their Global Analysis and Reporting department in Lenexa, Kansas, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Qualifications needed: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or scientific field, such as mathematics, statistics, etc.; Logical thinking skills; Ability to learn new skills quickly; Attention to detail; Enthusiasm and self-motivation; Leadership experience; Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Windows. For information about opportunities at PRA International, go to: http://www.prainternational.com/careers.htm.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE REAL CSI?--The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is seeking to fill a Forensic Scientist I position in Great Bend, Kansas. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Trains to and performs the identification and genetic classification of biological material using chemical and instrumental methods. Testify in court as an expert witness. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in biology, chemistry or forensic science (can be graduating in May 2008). Preference would be to have successfully completed college course work in molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. Application Material: Cover letter, resume and transcripts. Submit to KBI Human Resources, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66612 by 5:00pm, Monday April 14, 2008. Contact: Lisa Burdett, Lab Director, West Region Lab Great Bend, KS (620-792-4353) or lisa.burdett@kbi.state.ks.us. Kim Howard, Human Resource, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Topeka, KS (785-296-8200). Applicants must be a US Citizen; must possess a valid driver’s license prior to employment.
RECRUITMENT NOTICE - UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. OPEN DATE/CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2008 RECRUITMENT LOCATION: EPA Regional Office, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas RECRUITMENT FAIR OPEN: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Environmental Protection Agency is a professional organization with responsibility for preventing and/or mitigating health and environmental hazards. We are looking for a few students in a number of college majors who are interested in working for a progressive agency with positions that have built-in growth opportunities. You will serve in a lead or advisory role in planning for and addressing air, water and hazardous waste issues in the four-state region of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska. Students who are graduating in May through December 2008 are encouraged to apply for one of these positions. You will receive a job offer now and will begin employment after you graduate. HOW TO APPLY: Applications will ONLY be accepted from applicants from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Recruitment Fair, Monday, April 14, 2008.
Provide (1) a copy of your resume; (2) a copy of your unofficial transcripts or list of courses that address the minimum qualifications for the position; (3) DD-214 to support eligibility for veteran’s preference; and (4) a completed Applicant Employment Interest Form (available at: www.epa.gov/region07/employment <http://www.epa.gov/region07/employment> ); have photo identification available.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Applicants who have current relatives (mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparents) who work for EPA Region 7, are not eligible for this non-competitive hiring opportunity.
(For more information on EPA Careers, go to: www.epa.gov/region07/employment <http://www.epa.gov/region07/employment> .)
4) ADVISING INFORMATION
It is that time of the semester when you should be thinking about your schedule for the Summer and Fall 2008 semesters. Advising in KUUB started on March 24 and will continue through Friday, April 18. NOW is the time to make contact with your advisor and set up an appointment. Current KUUB advisor contact information is available at http://www.kuub.ku.edu/~kuub/cgi-bin/advising.shtml. It is important that you visit this web site if you do not already have a biology advisor. This site contains lists of faculty advisors divided into biology categories so that you can find an advisor who fits your particular biological interest (there is even a list if you are undeclared but would like to pursue a biology degree). Beginning enrollment dates are: Juniors – April 4; Sophomores – April 9; Freshmen – April 15. Please note that you will need to clear all holds before you will be able to enroll (holds can be viewed through KU portal). Freshman will have advising holds placed on their enrollment. Freshman advising holds can be removed in 2045 Haworth Hall (1:00-1:30 PM on most days) after you have met with a biology advisor. Students with more that 30 credit hours who have not declared their major will have a Non-declared Major hold on their enrollment. Students must declare a major before they will be able to enroll. Declaration of Major forms will be signed during each of the three transition advising sessions (http://www.kuub.ku.edu/~kuub/cgi-bin/advisingcalendar/newstudent.shtml) or in 2045 Haworth Hall between 11:30-12:00 on most days. If you are a freshman or sophomore interested in majoring in biology, KU Undergraduate Biology (KUUB) invites you to participate in one of our three transition advising sessions being held this Spring. Transition advising is a way to assist you with making the transition from the University Advising Center to KUUB. Our goals in this transition period are to ... ... acquaint you with KUUB, ... explore biology degree options (especially if you are currently undecided), ... help you develop your schedule of classes for Fall (and Summer) 2008, and ... sign your Declaration of Major form (especially important for those who have Non-declared Major holds on enrollment). In order to complete this advising transition, you must sign up for an advising session at http://www.kuub.ku.edu/~kuub/cgi-bin/advisingcalendar/index.shtml. Three sessions have been scheduled for your convenience – April 8 (Tuesday), 2:00-3:30 in 1009 Haworth Hall April 9 (Wednesday), 2:30-4:00 in 2025 Haworth Hall April 10 (Thursday), 1:00-2:30 in 1009 Haworth Hall There will be three academic and three peer advisors present at each session to help you with all of your advising questions. You should plan to be present when the advising session is scheduled to begin. Please contact Greg Burg (gburg@ku.edu) if none of these times fit into your schedule and you would like to meet with a biology advisor. Please note that you will need to clear all holds before you will be able to enroll. We will be able to clear your freshman advising hold after you attend one of these transition advising sessions. Freshmen enrollment begins April 15 and Sophomore enrollment begins April 9. Following are some important links you might find helpful during the enrollment process: * Links to open sections, searchable timetable - http://www.opensections.ku.edu/ * Retrieving an ARTS form - http://www.artsform.ku.edu/ * CLA&S Student Academic Services web page - http://www.collegesas.ku.edu <http://www.collegesas.ku.edu/>
5) PRE-REQUISITES and ENROLLMENT
Prerequisites for the following biology courses will be checked at the time of on-line enrollment. Students will not be able to enroll in these courses unless they have (or are currently enrolled in) the necessary prerequisite courses. Please e-mail Greg Burg (gburg@ku.edu) to have transfer courses evaluated as possible prerequisite courses prior to requesting enrollment permission numbers. BIOL 350 - successfully completed CHEM 188 and BIOL 150 or 151 BIOL 400 - successfully completed CHEM 188 and BIOL 150 or 151 BIOL 412 - successfully completed BIOL 152 or 153 and BIOL 350 BIOL 416 - successfully completed BIOL 150 or 151 BIOL 417 - successfully completed BIOL 350
6) COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY…Want to know how camels avoid heat stroke??
Sign up for this class!
BIOL 644 - COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY - Available this fall semester! How do CAMELS avoid heat stroke in the desert?
How do WASPS and mice survive winter in North Dakota?
Why does a squid have axons hundreds of times wider than any of ours?
How do birds fly at altitudes too high for humans to breathe?
Find out in BIOL 644!!
This 3-credit hour course will cover the primary physiological functions (sensing, transport, respiration, digestion, movement, etc.) across a wide variety of animal groups. It will emphasize both the unity of physiological principles—e.g., action potentials, counter-current exchangers—and the diversity of ways that different animal groups have evolved to perform similar functions. The focus will be on organ-level and system-level processes, and how animals cope with a variety of environments. This will be a small class (limited to 25 students), so don’t put off enrolling. Instructor: David Alexander (dalexander@ku.edu, 864-3370) This course fulfills the same medical school and many of the same graduate school requirements as BIOL 646. Contact Dr. Alexander for further information.
7) AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS
The following awards and scholarships are now available; all applications MUST include a 1-page “Application Form for Awards & Scholarships”. Application forms and recommendation waivers are available in 2045 Haworth and at www.kuub.ku.edu <http://www.kuub.ku.edu/> . Please submit application materials and address questions to Jan Elder, Undergraduate Biology, 2045 Haworth Hall, 864-5883 (jelder@ku.edu). Questions may also be addressed to Greg Burg, Chair, Division Awards Committee, 2045 Haworth Hall, 864-4143 (gburg@ku.edu). Deadline for Receipt of ALL Application Materials: 5:00 pm, April 11...NEXT FRIDAY!!
ROBERT TWEED HERSH MEMORIAL AWARD IN HUMAN BIOLOGY. Through the generosity of the Hersh Family, the Division will present an award to an outstanding graduating senior in the Human Biology Program whose course of study best exemplifies the interdisciplinary nature of the scientific study of humans, their origins, development, biology, and behavior. Past awards have been $750 - $1,000.The student’s program of study must demonstrate clearly the interdisciplinary intent of the Human Biology Program, with significant study in relevant areas of Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Psychology, and other human-oriented sciences. The student must have an academic GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.25 overall (be eligible to pursue graduation with honors), and must be seeking post-graduate education in his/her chosen field of interest. A statement must be submitted by the student that documents a formal or an informal interest in the fine arts (theater, dance, graphic arts, music, etc.), noting the kind and extent of participation, active support, and/or active interest in one or more of these other creative human endeavors.Applicants must submit: 1) ARTS form (and other transcripts, if appropriate), 2) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver, and 3) a two-page essay written by the applicant addressing the above criteria. Applications MUST include the 1-page “Application Form for Awards & Scholarships”.
IDA H. HYDE SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE TO STUDY AT A NON-KU RESEARCH
LABORATORY. The Ida H. Hyde Research Scholarship fund provides an annual award ($500 to $3,000) to an advanced (upper-class or graduate) woman student in biology to provide an opportunity “to study in the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, or any other marine laboratory, or any biological, chemical or physical research laboratory, offering environment and advantages different from those found in the University of Kansas . . .” Applicants must submit: 1) a letter written by the applicant outlining past accomplishments, a brief description of the research objectives, the study location, and a description of the benefits to be derived from the opportunity to study elsewhere, 2) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver, and 3) an ARTS form.
JENNA ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Through the generosity of the Robinson Family, the Division will present a scholarship to a freshman, sophomore, or junior in biology who is pursuing a career in cell biology, physiology, or a related field. The scholarship will be for $750 to a student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA or ISNA. Applicants must submit: 1) a one page summary of career aspirations written by the applicant, 2) a one paragraph statement of need indicating how this scholarship will aid the student in pursuing his/her career goals, 3) one letter of recommendation from a faculty member with an attached waiver, and 4) an ARTS
form. (NOTE: Some scholarships—such as the Jenna Robinson Memorial Scholarship—have a financial need component. To be considered for these Merit Plus Need Scholarships, students must complete the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so financial need can be determined. International students may complete KU’s International Student Needs Analysis Worksheet in lieu of completing a FAFSA.)
THE J. O. & V. H. EDSON SCHOLARSHIP. Through the generosity of the Edson Family, the Division will present a scholarship to an outstanding KU sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in biology. Past awards have ranged from $900 to $2,000. Students who graduated from any high school in Johnson County, Kansas (include name of school in your essay), are currently majoring in biology (any degree offered by the Division of Biological Sciences), and will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Fall 2008 semester are eligible for this scholarship. To apply, please submit: 1) an essay written by the applicant explaining his/her interest in biology and career goals, 2) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver, and 3) an ARTS form (and other transcripts, if appropriate).
LANCE S. FOSTER OUTSTANDING JUNIOR IN BIOLOGY AWARD. Through the generosity of the Foster Family, the Division will present an award to an outstanding KU Junior majoring in biology and planning on further study or work in any area of biology. Past awards have ranged from $750 to $1,000. Any student majoring in biology (any degree offered by the Division of Biological Sciences) and having Junior status in the current semester is eligible. Applicants must submit: 1) a letter written by the applicant describing past accomplishments, career goals, and the effect of receiving this award on achieving those goals, 2) a statement of intent to enroll at KU for the Fall 2008 semester and a tentative list of Fall 2008 courses (if not on the ARTS form), 3) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver, and 4) an ARTS form.
PAULINE KIMBALL PRIZE FOR AN OUTSTANDING WOMAN SENIOR IN BIOLOGY. The Pauline Kimball Prize Fund provides an annual award to a graduating senior woman in biology who will continue her education in graduate school. Past awards have ranged from $250 to $325. Graduating senior women in biology (any degree offered by the Division of Biological Sciences) planning to pursue graduate work are eligible. Applicants must submit: 1) a letter written by the applicant outlining past accomplishments and future promise as a scientist, as well as an indication of immediate plans for pursuing graduate study, 2) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver, and 3) an ARTS form.
THE HOWIESON OPPORTUNITY FUND. The Division of Biological Sciences is now accepting applications from undergraduate biology students seeking financial assistance for off-campus travel as an extension of their research efforts. The Howieson Opportunity Fund has been established to assist undergraduate students who wish to travel to off-campus research laboratories, field research sites, or academic/scientific conferences. Priority is given to applications which include active research and/or intent to present papers/posters. Eligible applicants include all undergraduate students conducting research in the biological sciences at the University of Kansas. Monies from the fund are not designed to cover all of the costs associated with travel, etc., but to serve in conjunction with other resources. Proposals requesting up to $500 will be considered; however, final determinations will be based on the quality/quantity of submissions and documented need. Submit Howiesonapplication form, a one-page description of your plans for the grant, including a budget statement with an estimate of your total expenses (e.g., registration fee, airfare or mileage, meals, lodging), a current ARTS form, and a letter from a faculty sponsor supporting your use of this particular grant with attached waiver.
Other awards and scholarships available …
The David “Dr. D” Pendergrass Scholarship is designated for students enrolled in the Molecular Biosciences degree completion program at the Kansas University – Edwards Campus. The stipend is to cover tuition costs for the students. Competitive scholarship from the student--Essay describing the student’s interests in Molecular Biosciences and in a Molecular Biosciences career; Completed Application; ARTS forms. Priority given to--Students graduated from the JCCC Biotechnology Associates program; Non-traditional students; Working students (20 hours or more); Students who have taken a research-oriented independent study:Students who have published in a peer reviewed journal; Students who have submitted in a peer reviewed journal and are awaiting submission results; Students who have an abstract for a major conference for poster or oral presentation; Students who have given an oral or poster presentation at the annual Molecular Biosciences Research Symposium held on the 4th Tuesday of April; Needs basis. Minimum Standards--GPA: 3.3 in upper level BIOL courses for the Molecular Biosciences degree; Students who have accumulated 6 hours of coursework specific to the Molecular Biosciences program. Application form is attached; deadline is April 18.
The Program in Entomology, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas proudly announces the George Gould Undergraduate Research Award in Entomology. Two research awards of at least $1,500 available to undergraduate students interested in pursuing research with an entomological focus. Applicants will be required to have a faculty sponsor in the Entomology Program and submit an application outlining their research objectives. Any full time undergraduate student interested in entomological research is eligible and is encouraged to apply. For more information or application materials, please contact: David Alexander, 5020 Haworth Hall, 864-3370, dalexander@ku.edu, or see our web site: http://www.kuub.ku.edu <http://www.kuub.ku.edu/> . Deadline for application submission is April 7; awardees will be notified on or before May 8. (Dr. George E. Gould was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1929 with a degree in Entomology and was generous enough to bequeath funds from his estate to support KU undergraduate students interested in studying entomology.) Philip Whitcomb Essay Contest-- $500 is awarded for the winning essay. Deliver three copies of the essay to Nunemaker Center by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2008. Students should identify their essay by listing only their student ID number on the top right hand corner of every page. Students must provide a detachable cover page with their name, student ID, contact information and title of the essay. The guidelines state that essays should address "the relationship of knowledge, thought, and action in public affairs and public policy". The Contest committee interprets this broadly. Topics may be political, for example, but they may just as well be intellectual, artistic, literary, scientific, or technological. What is important is that submitted essays make plain the importance of their topic, that they be written for a wide public, and that they deal, in one fashion or another, with knowledge, thought, and action. Essays on an appropriate topic, and derived from an honors essay, a term paper, a research project, would be welcome. Essays should be no longer than 3,000 words. Entries will be judged by a faculty committee. The author of the winning essay will receive a cash award of $500, a prize book, and recognition on the Whitcomb Plaque (mounted at Nunemaker Center). For information and to read previous winning essays, go to: http://www.honors.ku.edu/whitcomb.shtml.
J. Michael Young Opportunity Fund for students in CLAS only--$300 to $500 awards to enable students to attend academic and professional conferences or to conduct research away from the Lawrence Campus. Applications are due five different times during the year; remaining deadline: Friday, May 9 at 4:00 pm. (Approximately 20-30 awards will be granted per year.) The award was established in honor of J. Michael Young, former professor of philosophy and Director of the University of Kansas Honors Program from 1990 to 1995. Professor Young was an avid supporter of undergraduate research during his tenure at the university. In order to apply for one of these grants you must fill out the application form. For information, go to: http://www.honors.ku.edu/jmyoung.shtml.
Also….for those of you who are considering applying to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program…there are scholarships available!!!
Scholarships – Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (at KUMed) – a biology based undergraduate degree program.Eligibility: Acceptance and achievement of senior status in the Dept. of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Scholastic performance and need are considered in determining award amounts. Nearly all eligible students receive a scholarship award. Check www.cls.kumc.edu <http://www.cls.kumc.edu> for more information.
1.Bertha Martha Connor = $400-$1,000 2.June Hull-Sherrid Scholarship Fund #1 = $400-1,800 3.Alan Voos Memorial Scholarship = amount varies year to year 4.June Hull-Sherrid Scholarship fund #2 = Awards usually begin at $3000. Limited to Kansas High School graduates
8) RESEARCH POSTER OPPORTUNITY
Seeking Research Posters for the April 17 Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board sponsored Student Research Symposium. The Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board (BSAAB) sponsored Student Research Symposium Poster Presentation will be on Thursday, April 17 and we are soliciting research posters. This event is for all Biology students. If you are currently working on a research project and already have a poster; are preparing one for honors or a meeting, or can put together a poster of your preliminary research results…you are welcome to present it at this symposium. (You may also use a previously presented symposium poster.) The Research Symposium takes place 2:30–3:30 pm and 4:30–5:30 pm. Poster boards of various sizes are available and poster printing with our graphics office can be arranged but please contact us first; 864-5885. If you wish to participate, contact Pam McElroy either by coming to 2045 Haworth or e-mailing her at pmcelroy@ku.edu
9) GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAM
The Global Awareness Program recognizes students for their international experiences. Recognition is in form ofa) a certificate of completion from KU's International Programs Office andb) a notation on your official KU transcript noting your exemplary record on international awareness. You may list this award on your resume to inform prospective employers and graduate schools of your accomplishments. Employers are looking for students who are ready to work and to lead in a diverse and increasingly interconnected world. Your GAP certificate will go a long way in making the case for you. To be certified, you need to complete two of the following three requirements: A. Study abroad experience OR be enrolled in KU as an international student Bl. Complete one year of foreign language OR have an AEC stamp for English Proficiency
AND Bll.Complete 3 classes with an international focus. C . Participate in international activities- brownbags, seminars, film festivals, international and ethnic club activities. For each participation you earn 5 or more points. For being a member of a club you earn 5 points per semester. Accumulate 60 points to complete this requirement. To receive the certificate for global awareness, you will need two of three.Register online athttp://www.international.ku.edu/~oip/gap/ <file:///\\exchweb\bin\redir.asp?URL=http://www.international.ku.edu/~oip/gap/>. If you have any questions call 864-7265 or email gap@ku.edu. -- Jane Irungu, Program Coordinator, GAP.
10) NOMINATE YOUR GTA FOR A TEACHING AWARD
Is your BIOLOGY TA one of the best TA’s ever? Then give them a pat on the back with a
nomination for a TA award!! Nomination forms can be downloaded from: http://www.kuub.ku.edu/<http://www.kuub.ku.edu/> “Awards and Scholarships”, or are available from the Biology Office, 2045 Haworth, or BTRC, 1004 Haworth. Return the form to Jan Elder (2045 Haworth).
Nominations are being accepted for the Robert H. Ammar Graduate Teaching Award. This award will be presented to an outstanding graduate teaching assistant in MICROBIOLOGY (a graduate teaching assistant who has taught a microbiology lecture or laboratory, or one who is associated with a faculty member in the Microbiology section of the Department of Molecular Biosciences). Nomination forms are available in 2045 Haworth and at: www.kuub.ku.edu "Awards and Scholarships". Submit completed nomination to Jan Elder in 2045 Haworth.
11) SUMMER AT KU IN KC
Summer at KU in KC--As in previous summers, the KU Edwards Campus will be offering several upper-level undergraduate courses from a variety of departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. If you will be in the Kansas City area this summer, this is an excellent opportunity to help you stay on track to graduate. Students enroll on Enroll & Pay just like you do for Lawrence courses and there are no special forms or permissions required; all Edwards Campus courses are jr/sr level courses (300 level and above).The summer course schedule and additional information about Summer at KU in KC can be found athttp://edwardscampus.ku.edu/summer.
12) SUMMER COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INTERNSHIPS (including Fall/Spring)
Information on these and other opportunities can be found in the Internship/Opportunity book in the Biology Office, 2045 Haworth, and in BTRC, 1004 Haworth.
My name is Sascha Steiner. I am a marine biologist with over 20 years experience in the Caribbean, and director of the Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology. Located on the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, ITME has been in operation since 1999. It serves as field station for scientists and university groups, and offers research-oriented academic programs in marine ecology and conservation. We are currently calling for applications to our 4-week Summer program and our Fall Semester 2008. In this intensive 12-week program of approximately 260 structured academic contact hours, students engage in 4 courses (AC 301: Natural History and Identification of Marine Organisms, AC 302: Principles of Tropical Marine Ecology, AC 303: Marine Research Methodology, and AC 304: Marine Resource Conservation). These courses provide the training for applied research projects in which each student participates. Our programs change from year to year and the research that students are engaged in is not a mere academic exercise, but an issue-driven set of questions relevant to the conservation of Dominica's coastal marine environment, resource users and policy makers. Results are presented at public hearings with coverage from local media outlets. Over the years students have thus built a commendable database which has most recently been "translated" into our new interactive website www.itme.org/marinehabitats ITME has earned the trust of Dominica's environmental entities and all our reports are shared with these institutions. So students are engaged not only in the nuts-and-bolts of field research, but also in the dissemination of their findings. We are deeply committed to in-depth research training and provide this opportunity during our 12-week fall program. This fall we are building on the large-scale habitat mapping efforts of last year with a focus on revisiting existing marine species inventories. For those who cannot commit to a full semester, the 4-week Summer Program (AC 305: Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation, AC 306: Caribbean Issues of Resource Management) offers an excellent alternative. Interested students should contact Mary Akers (Director of Admissions) at admissions@itme.org. -- Dr. Sascha C.C. Steiner, Marine Biologist, CEO ITME Inc., Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology, ITME Inc., P. O. Box 944, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies; Phone: (767) 449 3725, Fax: (801) 504 4369; Site: http://www.itme.org <http://www.itme.org/> .
The following is an abbreviated internship recently posted on KU Career Connections. To view complete postings, students must be registered with KU Career Connections, or they can contact me for the full listing of a specific internship. Information regarding how to register for the listserv can be found at: http://www2.ku.edu/~ucc/cgi-bin/internlistserv.php. – Erin Wolfram, Assistant Director – Internships, University Career Center, Burge Union 110 (ewolfram@ku.edu, 785-864-7676, www.ucc.ku.edu).
Environment/Agriculture/Natural Resources--Quality Process & Control Internships: Austin, Minnesota, Hormel Foods Corporation-expiration date: April 24, 2008--Hormel Foods Corporation has exciting opportunities for Quality Process & Control Internships at our Corporate Headquarters, in Austin, Minnesota.
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