This week …
1) MARK YOUR CALENDAR …
2) GRADUATING SENIORS take note!
3) PHILIP WHITCOMB ESSAY CONTEST
4) SALES INTERNSHIP with ELI LILLY
5) PHARMACEUTICAL SALES CERTIFICATE CLASS
6) US NAVY MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAM INTERNSHIPS
7) PRE-HEALTH NEWS from Paul Crosby …
8) SUMMER COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INTERNSHIPS
1) MARK YOUR CALENDAR …
Tuessday, February 26 – Biology Club Meeting, 5:30 pm, 2031 Haworth. Dr. Buechner will be speaking about his research which is mainly over C. elegans, possible career options that genetics provides (not just for those who are Pre-Med), and answering any other questions people may have. Go to this website prior to the meeting to read more: http://www.molecularbiosciences.ku.edu/faculty/buechner.shtml. Genetics is a highly and rapidly advancing field towards medical aspects and so much more! This will be a great discussion to attend! It's important to glance at the linked website if you want to be active in the discussion! Saturday, March 1 –Priority Date for Completing FAFSA.Priority consideration for limited funded programs, including the KU Tuition Grant, will be given to students who have complete financial aid files by March 1, 2008. Students are encouraged to file their 2008-2009 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov by the March 1 priority date.
Wednesday, March 5 – University Career Center Spring 2008 Etiquette Dinner, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Malott and Kansas rooms of the Kansas Union, present by the University Career Center. There is a non-refundable commitment cost of $14 per student to attend the event. Reservations for the event can be purchased at the University Career Center, Room 110 Burge Union. Students are encouraged to purchase their reservation as soon as possible since there is limited seating.
Thursday, March 6 – Biology Career Night, 6:30 - 8:30 pm in 1005 Haworth. Career Night is sponsored by the Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Board especially for our undergraduates and features representatives from area biotech related companies and organizations who will be present to discuss biology related career opportunities. Pizza, soft drinks and bottled water will be available for everyone.
Saturday, May 17 – Biology Graduation Ceremony, 7:00 pm, 120 Budig – more information later. 2) GRADUATING SENIORS take note!
Deadline to complete Application For Degree (AFD) for Spring graduates: Monday, March 3, to be listed in the Commencement Program. The final application deadline for Spring 2008 graduation is Tuesday, April 15. You must apply online through Enroll & Pay. For more information and instructions, go to: http://www2.ku.edu/~clasus/students/SPRG08GradInfo.pdf <http://www2.ku.edu/%7Eclasus/students/SPRG08GradInfo.pdf> .
The Paulsen laboratory in the Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, has multiple Research Assistant I positions available in the Department of Psychiatry. The types of research conducted in this lab include neuropsychological changes associated with brain disease and psychiatric symptoms associated with brain disease such as depression, obsessions, anxiety and impulsivity. Persons in these positions will assist in the performance of clinical research of Huntington’s disease and other psychiatric disorders. Typical duties performed include, but may not be limited to, recruiting subjects; gathering information and assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports; administering tests and/or questionnaires and compiling results, and collecting, tabulating and assisting in the processing of data obtained. Current positions may be searched through the Department of Psychiatry using the following link: http://jobs.uiowa.edu <http://jobs.uiowa.edu/> . Positions are advertised periodically throughout the year. (Many of our research assistants, following their work here in our lab, move on to graduate and post-graduate education. Those students who do so have found the research opportunities offered here to be a valuable contribution to their future academic endeavors.) For questions, contact: christine-werling@uiowa.edu.
3) PHILIP WHITCOMB ESSAY CONTEST
All undergraduates at the University of Kansas are invited to enter the annual Philip Whitcomb Essay Contest. * $500 is awarded for the winning essay. * Please deliver three copies of the essay to Nunemaker Center by 4:00pm on Friday, April 18. 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. Philip Wright Whitcomb, born in Topeka in 1891, received his B.A. from Washburn College in 1910. He went on to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar from 1911-1914, eventually receiving an M.A. From 1914 until 1978 he served as European correspondent for several major U.S. newspapers and wire services. In 1978 he returned to Kansas to study philosophy, which had long been an interest of his. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Kansas in 1981. Throughout his life Philip Whitcomb demonstrated a deep commitment to intellectual honesty and accomplishment, to the integration of diverse fields of knowledge, and to the task of relating fundamental knowledge to problems of broad human concern. The purpose of the Whitcomb Essay Contest is to commemorate his life and to promote the values he held dear. 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. 4) SALES INTERNSHIP with ELI LILLY
Eli Lilly and Company is a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company seeking qualified candidates for sales assignments throughout the U.S. Everything at Lilly begins with the unmet medical needs of people. Our goal is to become the premier sales force in the pharmaceutical industry. We are looking for diverse and dynamic professionals who want to be a part of a winning team and to make a difference in people’s lives. Sales representatives are responsible for professionally promoting Lilly’s products to healthcare professionals with the goal of achieving sales growth in their respective territories. Representatives are expected to conduct analyses on product and market trends, develop and execute territory business plans, coordinate efforts with territory partners in a team environment, as well as accurately complete routine reports.
Sales Internship Must be 21 years of age by June 1, 2008.
Three years of undergraduate work with an expected graduation date of Dec 2008 to May/June 2009. Successful completion of the Pre-Employment Screen (PES). The PES is taken when you apply at www.lilly.com/careers <http://www.lilly.com/careers> .
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA requirement is 2.75+.
Consideration for this position requires a clean driving record with a valid drivers license.
Excellent Communication/Interpersonal skills.
Proven leadership ability.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical/scientific knowledge.
Strong Influence/Persuasion/Negotiation skills.
Job (ID# 13021) listed as “Intern-Sales-Primary Care – 2008: MUST Apply online for consideration. The program includes: Twelve week Sales Internship gaining “hands on” professional sales experience detailing medical professionals.
Location: Kansas City VERY Competitive Salary. Company Car provided during internship. Housing Provided: subsidized corporate housing (taxable income).
Rigorous two week Sales training program. Must successfully pass tests to continue in program.
Start date: May (after finals).
Contact: hcrawford@lilly.com <mailto:hcrawford@lilly.com> once you have applied online.
5) PHARMACEUTICAL SALES CERTIFICATE CLASS
Pharmaceutical Sales Certificate Class Presented by Eli Lilly and Company. Dates/ Time/ Location Applications Due by: February 28 Class Dates: March 4, March 11, March 25, April 1, and April 8 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Burge Union, 1st floor (basement)
**DINNER with Eli Lilly week of April 8, local Lawrence restaurant
** FREE to students, taught by Eli Lilly and Company Requirements Current Junior or Senior status
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.75
Essay, 250 words or less: Why are you interested in the class How to Apply http://ku-csm.symplicity.com/students <http://ku-csm.symplicity.com/students>
(Must be registered through your career services office to apply): Search for Eli Lilly & Co. What the class offers Overview of Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical Sales Overview
Typical Day of a field representative
Landing a job/ Career paths
Interviewing skills/tips for Pharmaceutical sales
Interaction with multiple people at all levels in the Corporation, Career progression discussions
*Expertise from leading Pharmaceutical company
6) US NAVY MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAM INTERNSHIPS
The Marine Mammal Program offers student internships at the Navy marine mammal facility in San Diego: animal care and training and veterinary medicine. Interested students are chosen from all over the country to participate in these voluntary internships that provide valuable exposure and experience in various aspects of marine mammal training, husbandry, and research. In the Animal Care and Training Internship Program, students provide support to Navy Marine Mammal Program Staff while getting a dynamic educational experience in the field of marine mammal care and training. The internship program is designed to give undergraduate students hands-on experience with marine mammals. Students will be responsible for a number of support tasks with dolphins and sea lions throughout the course of the internship. These responsibilities will include diet preparation, sanitation, and equipment and facility maintenance. Interns may also have the opportunity to assist the marine mammal training staff in husbandry and open ocean training. In addition, they will provide support to the animal care staff in animal physicals and assist with a number of different marine mammal research projects. Lectures and field trips will also be conducted throughout the term to enhance the learning experience. It is particularly suited for juniors and seniors in fields such as biology, zoology, marine science, animal behavior, psychology, and veterinary science. This is a volunteer program and students must commit to 40 hours per week for 16 consecutive weeks. The internships are voluntary, and students are responsible for their own transportation and housing arrangements. Students must be U.S. citizens in U.S.-accredited schools within the United States. Students interested in the Animal Care and Training internship are encouraged to send a resume, letter of intent including career goals and reasons for wanting the internship, an unofficial or official copy of their transcripts, proof of medical insurance, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation from professors or employers to the address below. This letter should include reasons for wanting to participate in the program and dates of availability. It is recommended that applicants list at least three prioritized availability dates. In addition, students must submit a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and proof of U.S. citizenship. Attn: Coordinator of Volunteer Opportunities, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Code 71510, 53560 Hull Street, San Diego, CA 92152, or fax it to (619) 553-2678. For information about any of the Navy Marine Mammal Programs internships: http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/interns.html or send an email to: nmmp_intern@spawar.navy.mil.
7) PRE-HEALTH NEWS from Paul Crosby …
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Pre-Professional Internship Program (June Sessions). The Pre-Professional Internship Program at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) is designed to provide insight into the many facets of podiatric medicine and the education involved with obtaining the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree. The internship offers a one-time experience in the months of January, June and July. Student interns rotate through the following departments in the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic: General Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Orthopedics/Biomechanics, and Podiatric Surgery. Interns may also observe podiatrists at the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center or visit local private practices. A typical day includes open clinic observations and department rotations with OCPM students and faculty clinicians. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in grand rounds on Wednesday mornings and observe morning surgeries on designated days. Interns will also participate in workshops on admissions, financial aid, student activities and the first-year experience as well as social events in the Cleveland area. Applications accepted until: May 16, 2008. [Paul has posted some introductory pre-podiatry information at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/pm.] Kansas Health Foundation Undergraduate Fellowship in Community Health and Development. Purpose: To develop new generations of leadership for building healthy communities. Fellowship: These $1,200 one-year, non-renewable fellowships provide a reduced tuition of $600 per semester for each of two semesters. Responsibilities: Undergraduate fellows will spend six hours per week gaining experience in research and practice related to such community concerns as child health and development, youth development, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, and building just, caring, and healthy communities. Fellows will be supervised by staff of community-based organizations, and faculty associated with the KU Work Group for Community Health and Development. Students must enroll for course credit for this practicum experience (3 hours per semester in ABS 690/692 Honors). Eligibility: Outstanding undergraduate students who are committed to applying their talents to building healthy communities. Any undergraduate students to be enrolled full-time at the University of Kansas may apply for the following academic year. Persons from a variety of academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Criteria for Selection: Academic excellence. Experience with and/or commitment to contributing to promoting community health and development. Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview. For application information: Contact the KU Work Group for Community Health and Development (4082 Dole Center). Application deadline: March 14 (5:00 pm). Applications should be mailed or delivered to the KU Work Group for Community Health and Development, Attn: Professor Fawcett, 4082 Dole Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045. For more information, please call Michelle Kampfer at 864-0533 or check the Work Group’s web site http://communityhealth.ku.edu/. 8) SUMMER COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INTERNSHIPS
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.
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center REUs • Biodiversity, sustainability, and ecosystem services in biofuel cropping systems REUs at the KBS Long Term Ecological Research Site (NSF-LTER) • Ecological Genetics • Aquatic Biogeochemistry • Perennials in sustainable agriculture • Temporal variation in perennial productivity. KBS Learn and Intern Program: • Perennial Plant Cover in Agricultural Ecosystems • Parental Investment in House Wrens • Plant-Mycorrhizal Interactions • Community Ecology in Temporary Ponds • Integrated Food System Internship. We also have paid internships for students that want less research and more career-related experience: • Bird Sanctuary Student Internship • Crop and Dairy Internship (Feb. 28 deadline) • PR/Marketing Internship. Please visit our website for details and application forms: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/reu/. Application deadlines are March 15, unless otherwise noted. Undergraduates at KBS will be part of a lively research community. Students will receive training in many facets of the research process, and work closely with a mentor-scientist. All these programs include a PAID stipend, and many also include room and board. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the sciences. Questions? Please contact: Gwen Pearson, PhD, Asst. Director for Education and Outreach Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, pearso78@kbs.msu.edu. Mathematics and Field Ecology Summer Program (16 June - 1 August) for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State Universityhttp://www.kbs.msu.edu/ELME. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) will host the summer program known as ELME, Enhancing Linkages between Mathematics and Ecology. ELME is a course-work based research experience designed for students with an interest in applying mathematics to questions in ecology and evolution. The program is designed for students both with and without formal training in mathematics. Participants in the full program take three one-week math courses on topics that are relevant to ecology/evolution and then apply these tools in a four-week field ecology/evolution course. Students can enroll in a subset of the ELME courses if that better fits their needs and schedules. Mathematics 1-week courses: Introduction to Theoretical Population Biology - MTH 490.431, Robin E. Snyder, Case Western Reserve University (June 16 - June 20); Theoretical Community and Ecosystem Ecology - MTH 490.432, Christopher Klausmeier, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU (June 23 - June 27); Maximum Likelihood Analysis in Ecology - MTH 490.433 Ben Bolker, University of Florida (June 30 - July 3). Ecology 4-week course: Field Ecology and Evolution - ZOL/PLB 440 Gary Mittelbach, Jeff Conner, and Doug Schemske, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU (July 7 Aug 1). Undergraduate Fellowships ($2500, plus housing, travel, and tuition) are available for students enrolling in the full ELME program. More information about KBS and the ELME program is available at http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ELME. The application deadline for enrollment and scholarships is March 3.
Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Genomics of the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem. The Division of Biology at Kansas State University will be offering the 13th annual NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in Summer 2008. We are seeking 10 undergraduate applicants interested in summer research projects addressing topics in ecology and evolutionary biology, using techniques ranging from molecular to ecosystems ecology. Participants will have great opportunities to conduct independent research projects under the guidance of experienced faculty researchers. Field projects will be conducted in the beautiful natural areas of Konza Prairie Biological Station, and at nearby sites in the Flint Hills region of northeast Kansas. Recent participants have examined taxa ranging from microbes to bison in freshwater and terrestrial habitats. Research questions have been equally broad, including topics in genetics, physiology, behavior, population and community ecology and ecosystem science. The summer stipend for the duration of the 10-week program will be $4000 in Summer 2008. Students will receive accommodation for the duration of the program, and will have access to resources of Kansas State University, including the library, student health center, and recreation center. Students will receive credit for a 3-credit college course: Research Seminar in Grassland Ecology. The REU program will cover tuition and book costs. The REU program will run from May 30 to August 8, 2008. To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. The deadline for applications is March 1. Students will be selected on the basis of academic record, research interests and contributions to program diversity. Interested students can obtain additional information and application forms at our program website: http://www.k- state.edu/bsanderc/reu/), or by contacting: Dr. Brett K. Sandercock, REU Program Coordinator, Division of Biology, 116 Ackert Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, e-mail: bsanderc@ksu.edu, Phone (785) 532-0120. The REU Site Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation.
Two paid and up to five volunteer or internship (for credit) positions available for field work in Glacier NP, Montana, June 4 - September 30; or a period of time therein. The study involves locating pika (small agomorph) while hiking at high altitudes, backcountry camping, working with a GPS receiver, identification of plants and other mammals. Applicants should have experience with extended backpacking excursions, be in good physical shape, and experience with some ecological field work is a plus. Expect early mornings, unpredictable weather, wild animals, and gorgeous scenery. The assistant will work with the project leader (Lucas Moyer-Horner, U-Wisconsin-Madison). Paid positions are competitive with preference to applicants with experience and those able to stay through September. Paid positions include housing and a $100/week stipend. Volunteers/interns are encouraged to stay for at least three weeks; assistance is especially helpful during July-September. Free camping options are available for unpaid positions. Course credit may be available through your department. To apply, please send an email to lrmoyerh@wisc.edu, with the subject "PIKA GNP". Please include a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. -- Lucas Moyer-Horner, PhD candidate, Zoology Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The following are abbreviated internships 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).
International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (offered each semester). Description: IPSL international service-learning programs integrate academic study with substantive volunteer service, creating a powerful dynamic between direct cultural exposure and academic learning. Interaction with the community teaches you how the culture functions. Time in the classroom teaches you why it functions as it does. By testing theory with practice, IPSL students find their learning takes on greater depth and meaning.Through your studies at a local university, volunteer service in the community, and living in a homestay or on campus, you are fully immersed in several levels of the culture simultaneously. Guided field trips, reflection, and other support services also help you to understand the culture and your experience of it. Sample Locations: Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Lakota Nation (USA), Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Thailand. (Each country has different deadlines; check: http://www.ipsl.org/programs/servicelearning.html for information.) Ecology/Education Internship-Summer (offered each semester), Massachusetts--The nonprofit Manice Education Center provides NYC urban youth with a breath of fresh air and stimulating learning experiences in the natural environment. Interns teach motivated students ecology and wilderness skills to increase knowledge, understanding, self-confidence, and leadership skills. Great opportunity to help enable a diverse group of interested students to achieve more of their potential in a breathtaking location; stimulating colleagues; great food; free sweatshirt. (FYI--Operated by Christodora, Inc., a nonprofit, nonsectarian foundation offering New York City’s economically disadvantaged families a range of services and challenging education programs for 100 years. Applications accepted until: March 1.
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