This week …
1) MARK YOUR CALENDAR …
2) CAMPUS JOB OPPORTUNITY
3) KU JOURNAL OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH…do you have research to publish?
4) CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE…career opportunity for biology majors!
5) AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS
6) PRE-HEALTH NEWS from Paul Crosby …
7) SUMMER COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INTERNSHIPS (including Fall/Spring)
1) MARK YOUR CALENDAR …
Tuesday, April 22 - Pre-Medical Club Meeting (time and place to be announced). 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!
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) CAMPUS JOB OPPORTUNITY
Public Education Assistant at the KU Natural History Museum. Duties: Assist with museum education programs including scheduling groups, preparation and clean up of classroom, maintain supplies, general administrative duties, greeting groups coming for programs, and assist with summer registration and all summer camps both on and off campus during the end of June and early July. Typical work hours are between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Required Qualifications: Must be a KU student. Must be outgoing, reliable, and a self-starter. Strong communication and organizational skills. Must be available to work during semester breaks, occasional weekends and full time the month of June and first week of July. Hours per week: 10-15/full time; Hourly rate: $8.00. To apply: Complete the online application on the University of Kansas employment site (https://jobs.ku.edu/), and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Contact person: Dawn Kirchner, Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. (785-864-2372, e-mail: dawnk@ku.edu).
3) KU JOURNAL OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH…do you have research to publish?
The KU Journal of Undergraduate Research, or KU-JUR, is starting its first issue this Spring. We are giving undergraduates participating in independent research the opportunity to get their work published. -- The University of Kansas JUR is an outlet for original research performed by KU undergraduates. Only primary research should be submitted; literature reviews or summaries of other research are not acceptable. Submissions should not be heavy on procedures or jargon, but rather should focus on research results and conclusions. JUR articles are intended to interest the average KU undergraduate, and all material should be accessible to non-experts. Manuscripts submitted to the JUR should explain discipline-specific terminology and authors should expect readers to be interested in their research topic, but not necessarily familiar with it. While it is not necessary for JUR submissions to be otherwise published, JUR is designed allow research articles to be simultaneously published in professional periodicals and our journal. However, students submitting to the JUR should verify that their contributions would not conflict with the policies of other journals to which their research may be being submitted. Also, consent must be obtained from the professor who has supervised the research to ensure that all material submitted to the JUR do not violate copyright restrictions. Contact the JUR staff with any questions about the guidelines at kujur08@gmail.com. All articles will be submitted as an attachment to an email. Submissions should be sent to kujur08@gmail.com by April 1.
4) CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE…career opportunity for biology majors!
Do you want the best and highest paying jobs using your biology, chemistry and laboratory skills? You need national certification to qualify you to work in medical (diagnostic/clinical) laboratories. To get certified you need the right major…Clinical Laboratory Science. Expect multiple job offers at $42,000-45,000/year before graduation! Check out our website at www.cls.kumc.edu <http://www.cls.kumc.edu> for more details. Call 785-864-2834 to arrange an advising appointment on the Lawrence campus or contact us directly at KU Medical Center (913-588-5220). Substantial scholarships available for most students accepted into the program. Despite the fact that the Fall 2008 application deadline has passed, we normally reserve a few positions for exceptional candidates. You may be that candidate! -- Venus Ward, Ph.D., Chair, Dept. of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center (913-588-5220, vward@kumc.edu).
5) 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.
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 Howieson application 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 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.
Topeka Daylily Club Scholarships to sophomores enrolled as full-time students. Each scholarship is for $250, payable to the university in the recipient’s name. One scholarship is for a student majoring in horticulture and the other scholarship is open to any second year student seeking a degree in any field. Application forms are available in the Biology Office, 2045 Haworth; deadline is April 1.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarships, application deadline Monday, March 31 … thanks to Paul Crosby for this information.
The Dean's Office has just posted information about College Scholarships at http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/ScholarshipApplication.doc.
For information about Undergraduate Biology Awards & Scholarships, see http://www.kuub.ku.edu/awardsscholarships.
And, you can always do a free search for external scholarships with FastWeb and other scholarship databases, http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/other.phtml.
The Dean’s Scholars Program is a two-year program that mentors academically talented undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate study in a discipline represented by the College, and are from groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. Factors for consideration are enumerated in the University of Kansas Policy on Diversity of the Study Body (www.diversity.ku.edu/student_diversity.shtml <http://www.diversity.ku.edu/student_diversity.shtml> ). Benefits include: $1,000 annual stipend; matching each scholar with a faculty mentor; participating in a series of semester long seminars designed to help scholars determine a field of graduate study and to prepare to achieve success in graduate school. Applications due Monday, April 4, in Nunemaker Center. Applications available in Nunemaker Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and at: www.honors.ku.edu/scholarships/dspinfo.shtml <http://www.honors.ku.edu/scholarships/dspinfo.shtml> .
6) PRE-HEALTH NEWS from Paul Crosby …
Registration for June-September MCAT test dates opened Tuesday, March 11. For more information, see http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm, especially the 2008 Essentials at http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/mcatessentials.pdf. If you're financially disadvantaged, you can apply for a partial fee waiver at www.aamc.org/students/applying/fap/start.htm. If you qualify, this can also reduce your AMCAS application and supplemental application fees. Introductory information, including contacts for local preparation courses, posted at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/medicine/medMCAT.shtml.
KCUMB Bioethics Open House, Thursday, March 27, 5:00-7:30 pm. Learn more about Kansas City's only graduate-level bioethics program during an open house on the KCUMB campus just minutes from downtown. Grab a bite to eat and visit with the bioethics program chairman and other professionals from the area's bioethics community. Location: Ricci Auditorium, Strickland Educational Pavilion, KCUMB Campus. Please RSVP to Brooke Birdsong, assistant director of admissions, by phone at 816-283-2296 or by e-mail at bbirdsong@kcumb.edu. For more information about this program, see http://www.kcumb.edu/Adm2/cob_acad_programs.asp.
Southern College of Optometry Open House, Friday, April 11. The Southern College of Optometry, http://www.sco.edu <http://www.sco.edu/> , invites you to Discover Optometry 2008, Friday, April 11, at 11:30 am, 1245 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. Sessions will include the Basics of Admission, Practice Opportunities in Optometry, Demonstrations and Tour, What It's Like to be an SCO Student, and Lunch. If you have questions, you can contact their Admissions Office at (800) 238-0180.
Cleveland Chiropractic College Open Houses, Friday, April 11, and Friday, July 11.
http://www.clevelandchiropractic.edu/prospect/prospect.htm
DC Discovery Day Spring 2008: Friday, April 11, 2008, 9 am, and Friday, July 11, 2008, 9 am. You can register for an open house program by sending an e-mail message to: kc.admissions@cleveland.edu. [Introductory pre-chiropractic information posted at http://www.medadvising.ku.edu/chiropractic.]
Kansas State Open House, Saturday, April 19. http://consider.k-state.edu/openhouse/, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, for many programs, including the College of Veterinary Medicine, http://www.vet.ksu.edu/.
7) 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.
2008 NATURAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS at the UWM FIELD STATION. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station conducts a series of Natural History Workshops. These workshops offer an opportunity to study focused topics at college-level instruction under the guidance of noted authorities. Most workshops present two full days of instruction, housing and meals are available at the Station. Enrollment is limited to 20, the atmosphere is informal and instruction is individualized. Workshops may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit by enrolling in UWM, Topics in Field Biology. Fees vary; please contact the Field Station for information and registration form, or visit: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/fieldstation/wkshops.html for full descriptions of each course, fee information, and a downloadable registration form. The 2008 workshop schedule includes seven courses: Field Herpetology: Identification of Wisconsin Amphibians and Reptiles, Instructor: Dr. Josh Kapfer, May 30/31 (Friday & Saturday), June 1 (Sunday) optional; Vegetation of Wisconsin, Instructors: Dr. James Reinartz/Marc White, June 9-14 (Monday-Saturday); Sedges: Identification and Ecology, Instructor: Dr. Anton Reznicek, June 20/21 (Fri-Sat); Ecological Geology, Instructor: Dr. Roger Kuhns, July 7-11 (Monday-Friday); Fishes of Wisconsin: Identification and Ecology, Instructor: Dr. Michael Pauers, July 18/19 (Friday/Saturday); Common and Nuisance Algae, Instructor: Dr. Craig Sandgren, July 25/26 (Friday/Saturday); Wetland Delineation, Instructor: Dr. Don Reed, Sept. 12/13 (Friday/Saturday). University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station, 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville, WI 53080 (Phone: 262-675-6844, Fax: 262 675-0337, email:fieldstn@uwm.edu).
Summer Field Courses in Organismal Biology in Highlands, North Carolina. The Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering its 2008 series of summer courses and workshops. HBS is an inter-institutional research center of the University of North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina, is located in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800 feet, and situated near the Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and numerous other national reserves. This year's course offerings (and professors) are: Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders (Steve Tilley, Smith College) 19-31 May; Mammals of the Southern Appalachians (Wayne Van Devender, Appalachian State Univ) 2-14 June; Biodiversity and Conservation of Birds (Rob Bierregaard, UNC-Charlotte)16-28 June; Microbial Ecology (Sean O'Connell, Western Carolina Univ) 30 June-12 July; Fleshy Fungi of the Highlands Plateau (Andy Methven, Eastern Illinois Univ) 14-26 July; Spiders of the Southern Appalachians (Kefyn Catley, Western Carolina Univ) 28 July-9 Aug, This year's workshops are: Mayflies, Stoneflies and Caddisflies of the Southern Appalachians (John Morse, Clemson) 5-17 May, Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes) of the Southern Appalachians (Dwayne Estes, Austin Peay Univ) 12-17 May, Scientific Illustration (Nancy Lowe, Atlanta Botanical Garden) 7-12 July. Course descriptions and applications can be found at http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/Education.htm#summercourses. Courses cost $400 per two-week course, plus $80 if taken for credit (four hours) and $50-$100 per week for housing. Financial assistance is available. For more information: 828-526-2602 or ahinkle@email.wcu.edu. - Highlands Biological Station, 265 N. Sixth Street, Highlands, NC 28741 (Phone: 828-526-2602, FAX 828-526-2797).
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