| Monday, October 12, 2009 Regionalist Room, Kansas Union 7:00 pm |
Pre-Optometry Club MeetingPre-Optometry Club Meeting, 7:00 pm, Regionalist Room, Kansas Union. Sunnie Ewing, Southern College of Optometry will be presenting. [The Southern College of Optometry, in Memphis, is one of the schools with some Kansas contract program seats (www.sco.edu/admissions/Pages/prospective.aspx). Anyone who's interested is welcome to attend! -- Paul Crosby] |
| Thursday, October 15, 2009 2023 Haworth please RSVP 5:30 pm |
Premedical Club MeetingPremedical Club Meeting, 5:30 pm, 2023 Haworth, please RSVP. [We know it's fall break, but were unable to find another date that worked.] "Hi all. It was a pleasure to see so many of you show up for the first Pre-Med club meeting. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 15th at 5:30 in 2023 Haworth. The meeting will have two parts to it. First, Mary Duncan from the "BestMedPrep" MCAT program will be presenting on the ins and outs of taking the MCAT. In the second part of the meeting, Christopher DiMaggio, a representative of St. George's University will be presenting on medical school abroad, specifically the Caribbean where St. George's is located. Since this meeting is the day before fall break, we would like to get a rough estimate of how many people plan on attending in order to prepare materials. If you plan on attending please RSVP to Premedpres@hotmail.com. Food and drink will be provided, and the Pre-Med club shirts will be available for those who signed up for one. Hope to see you all there. All the best, Blake Phipps" |
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 1005 Haworth Hall 6:00–7:30 pm |
Career NightCareer Night is sponsored by the Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board and KU Undergraduate Biology and is set up to provide students a venue where they can inquire about biology careers. Some of our guests will also be recruiting. The setting is informal to encourage you to actively engage our guests with your queries. Pizza, soft drinks and bottled water will be on hand for all, so mark your calendar and don’t miss Career Night! Employers and Professional Organizations that will be represented include: Aerotek Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., Hospira, IBT Laboratories, Clinical Laboratory Sciences (KU Med Center), School of Nursing (KU Med Center), Midwest Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, LLC, Peace Corps, Stowers Institute, UKanTeach, University Career Center, US Army Health Care Recruiting Team. |
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 Woodruff Auditorium 7:30 pm |
T. R. Reid Humanities LectureT. R. Reid, Healthcare critic and commentator for NPR's Morning Edition: "We're Number 37! Why Other Countries Have Better, Fairer, and Cheaper Health Care than the USA" Category: Humanities Lecture Series http://www.hallcenter.ku.edu/cgi-bin/cal.shtml?c=16. |
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Biology Club MeetingMore details about this event later. Hope to see you all there! (Also, get ready for Biology Club Bowling Night at Jaybowl November 17th!) -- John Stillings, Bio Club VP. |
Temporary Fire Employment, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Mid-Plains Fire Management District.
Temporary Position:
How to Apply: Applications will be accepted on “USAJOBS” at www.usajobs.gov.
Salary Range: From $11.00 to $14.00 USD per hour.
Questions: Contact Deon Steinle, Assistant Fire Management Officer, Marais des Cygnes NWR, 913-352-8956 x103, deon_steinle@fws.gov or Jason Pankratz, Engine Foreman, Flint Hills NWR, 620-392-5553 x114, jason_pankratz@fws.gov. (You may also contact the FIRES Help Desk at either 888-364-6432 or email at fa_fire@nifc.blm.gov.)
More information on the following available from Liz Caldwell (lcaldwell@ku.edu), Program Assistant, University Career Center, 110 Burge Union (www.ucc.ku.edu).
Employer: Stowers Institute
Title: Research Technician (full time)
Description: The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for a Research Technician to conduct research on chromatin structure in Drosophila. Responsibilities include DNA cloning and plasmid preparation, modification of gene sequences using PCR, basic protein purification and immuno precipation of proteins from flies and bacteria. The successful candidate will have experience in molecular biology that includes DNA cloning and preparation, PCR amplification, and bacterial transformation. Protein manipulation and purification are desirable, in addition to a willingness to learn Drosophila genetics. Alternatively, a working knowledge of confocal microscopy and maintenance/transformation of eukaryotic cultured cells are advantageous.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Applications accepted until: November 6, 2009
Contact Information: Cara E Evans, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110 (cea@stowers.org, 816-926-4089).
Here is a chance to get involved with research! Should there be an undergraduate student who wishes to do a research project that involves fungi this coming semester, summer, or fall, I would be pleased to talk with him or her about possible projects. They can contact me by email (licht@ku.edu) or by phone (864-3740), or stop by my office at 8006 Haworth Hall. -- Robert W. Lichtwardt, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045-7534 (Web page: www.nhm.ku.edu/~fungi).
WSU Physician Assistant Information Sessions, Saturdays, October 24; January 9, and April 3, 2010 (http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=CHP_PA&p=/painfo/). [If you're interested in becoming a PA, I've posted some related info and links at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/pa/. -- Paul]
KU School of Medicine Open House Program, Friday, November 13. Come talk with Associate Dean of Admissions, Sandy McCurdy and current medical students about the admissions process and the medical school experience; then enjoy a campus tour. Register at www.kumc.edu/som/openhouse.html.
KU School of Medicine Primary Care Workshop, Saturdays, January 23 and May 26, 2010. This one-day workshop prepares select Kansas students to shadow physicians, observe doctor-patient communications, learn about the roles other healthcare professionals play, participate in community health programs, and write patient case summaries. See www.kumc.edu/som/primarycareworkshop for more program details and application materials. [2010 Applications are now available!]
KU School of Medicine State Premedical Student Conference, Kansas State University, Saturday, February 20, 2010. Join premedical students and advisors from across the state to learn more about the MCAT, receive tips to writing a slam dunk personal statement and financial aid. Take this opportunity to talk to current medical students about what it's like to be a "Jaydoc" and visit with practicing physicians about life after graduation. Future applicants will also have a chance to learn about workforce development, our dual degree programs, and other new and helpful topics to prepare future applicants for their application to any medical school. Registration will be online at http://www.kumc.edu/som/psc.html.
KU Undergraduate Biology announces a call for applications for the following awards and scholarships. Application forms and waivers are available in 2045 Haworth and at www.kuub.ku.edu. Please submit application materials and address questions to Pam McElroy, Undergraduate Biology, 2045 Haworth Hall, 864-5883 (pmcelroy@ku.edu). Questions may also be addressed to Yoshiaki Azuma, Awards Committee, 864-7540 (azumay@ku.edu). Deadline for Receipt of All Application Materials: 5:00 pm, Friday, October 16, 2009. |
DEL and CAROL SHANKEL BIOMEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP—An award up to $1,000 to an undergraduate who is planning a career in the biomedical sciences. Any undergraduate: (a) majoring in microbiology or a related discipline, (b) participating (or planning to participate) in a research program with a KU (Lawrence campus) faculty member, (c) maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA, and (d) enrolling at KU for the next academic year is eligible. Applicants must submit: 1) a description of current or proposed research (one page maximum), 2) a tentative course list for the 2010 spring semester, 3) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver (recommendation must be from the faculty member with whom the research will be performed), and 4) current ARTS form. Applications MUST include the 1-page “Application Form for Awards & Scholarships” available in 2045 Haworth and at www.kuub.ku.edu.) |
THE PAUL A. KITOS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH—Presented annually to an undergraduate based on achievement in biochemical research. Past awards have been $200. Eligibility: Any undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the biological sciences, and who is currently participating in biochemical research. Applications must include: 1) an application form, 2) a one page summary of research, 3) an ARTS form, 4) one letter of recommendation with attached waiver. Applications MUST include the 1-page “Application Form for Awards & Scholarships” available in 2045 Haworth and at www.kuub.ku.edu.) |
THE HOWIESON OPPORTUNITY FUND—for 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 application materials—available in 2045 Haworth or at www.kuub.ku.edu |
IDA H. HYDE SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE TO STUDY IN A NON-KU RESEARCH LABORATORY—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. Applications MUST include the 1-page “Application Form for Awards & Scholarships” available in 2045 Haworth and at www.kuub.ku.edu.) |
This is a reminder of the October 14, 2009 abstract submission deadline for student presentations at the 2009 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research Conference. On November 13 and 14, 2009 undergraduate and graduate students will join research scientists from North America and abroad for a celebration of research accomplishments hosted by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, the global honor society for science and engineering research. You are invited to submit an abstract of your research for consideration to be presented as a student poster presentation (http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/src.shtml). Conference activities include:
IMPORTANT NOTE – Internships, opportunities, summer research, etc. which are featured in these weekly e-mails, will now also be available to you on our web site: www.kuub.ku.edu. Check it out at: http://www.kuub.ku.edu/announcements/documents/OpportunitiesSpring2010.shtml and find a great experience to help you with your future career! |
The University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) offers two Field Ecology and Environmental Science Programs for the summer of 2010. Hands on field work--paid tuition and housing--6 credits/summer--and get paid $2,500/summer!! Applications due November 6! UNDERC-East: (May 17 - July 23) Spend the summer studying northwoods ecology and conducting your own research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where UNDERC encompasses more than 7500 acres with abundant wildlife (including wolves, black bear, deer) and includes lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests that have been protected for nearly a century. UNDERC-West: (June 4 - August 13): Spend the summer studying the ecology of an intermountain valley in Montana, learn how Native Americans lived and how this created their environmental awareness, and conduct your own research. Explore more than a million acres on the Flathead Reservation with abundant wildlife (including bison, elk, mountain lion, and grizzly bear) and includes grasslands, montane forests, streams and lakes. (Pre-requisite - UNDERC-East). UNDERC-South: Spend the summer in an exchange program with the University of Puerto Rico and conduct rain forest or marine research (Pre-requisite - UNDERC-East). These programs promote understanding of field environmental biology and how field research is conducted through 9 10 weeks in the wild. Applications are accepted from students who will be completing at least their sophomore year at a 4-year college or university. Acceptance is based on past academic performance and a statement of purpose. Preference is given to students pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Additional information and applications are available online (http://underc.nd.edu) or from Dr. Michael Cramer, UNDERC-East Assistant Director (mcramer@nd.edu) or Dr. Gretchen Gerrish, UNDERC-West Assistant Director (ggerrish@nd.edu). Application deadline is Friday, November 6, 2009 and notification of acceptance will be provided by Friday, December 4, 2009. |
Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program. Des Moines University Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program - the DMU Health P.A.S.S. - to be offered for the first time July 11 - 30, 2010. This FREE three-week program is available to 10 promising undergraduates. The Health P.A.S.S. program is geared towards rising sophomores and juniors and may be of particular interest to those students undecided about which health care field they wish to pursue. Students will:
Preference will be given to qualified candidates from populations under-represented in medicine and health care, including minority, low-income and/or first-generation college students. Des Moines University will provide a stipend for travel and cover the full costs of each student's meals, materials and accommodations in residence halls at nearby Drake University. Learn more about the key features of the DMU Health P.A.S.S. Program at www.dmu.edu/healthpass today. -- Misty Huacuja-LaPointe, Des Moines University, Diversity Coordinator, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312 (515 271-1709, misty@dmu.edu). |
Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that up to $12.5 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be awarded in early 2010 to support at least 80 graduate fellowships to U.S. students pursuing advanced degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering through the newly created Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program. The goal of the fellowship program is to encourage outstanding students to pursue graduate degrees in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering, and environmental and computer sciences - fields that will prepare students for careers that can make significant contributions in discovery driven science and science for national needs in energy and the environment. "Training the next generation of U.S. scientists and engineers is critical to our future energy security and economic competitiveness," said Secretary Chu. "This Fellowship is part of the Administration's effort to encourage students to direct their talents towards careers in science and our nation's next technology revolution." To be eligible for the Fellowship, applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently a first or second year graduate student enrolled at a U.S. academic institution, or an undergraduate senior who will be enrolled as a first year graduate student by the fall of 2010. Applicants must be pursuing graduate study and research in the physical, biological, engineering and computational sciences. Interested students can apply online at: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html. Each fellowship award will be $50,500 per year for three years to provide support for tuition, living expenses, research materials and travel to research conferences. Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of peer review. Applicants may begin submitting applications on September 30, 2009. Completed applications are due November 30, 2009.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of paper applications is December 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm and December 10, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and up to $8,000 of internship support for a three-month summer period. For all information on how to apply visit: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html. National Center for Environmental Research, 1200 Pennsylvania AV NW, Washington DC 20460. |
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