Friday, November 30, 2018

Volunteer with ARCHELON's Sea Turtle Conservation Projects in Greece

Enthusiastic and committed volunteers are needed to help sea turtles by participating in ARCHELON's projects in Greece. The projects address a range of sea turtle conservation issues and take place in the following locations:

  • The nesting beaches of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), on Zakynthos island, the Peloponnese and Crete. You will be monitoring the nesting activity, protecting nests and hatchlings and contributing to public awareness actions in the major breeding sites in Greece and the Mediterranean. These beaches have been monitored by ARCHELON for the last 30 years and continuation of conservation efforts is vital. Projects run from May to September every year.
  • The Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Glyfada (a suburb of Athens), on the sea side. You will be participating in the daily operations of the Centre, which is receiving injured and sick sea turtles from all over Greece for treatment and rehabilitation. Fully recovered animals are released back to the wild. ARCHELON’s Rescue Centre was established in 1994 and has a year round rescue, rehabilitation and public awareness activity.
  • The shallow waters of Amvrakikos Bay and the beaches near Preveza, in northwestern Greece. In Amvrakikos Bay you will be monitoring and collecting data from an important sea turtle “feeding ground”. The turtles are ‘captured’ using the ‘rodeo’ technique from a boat, they are then measured and examined, and finally released all within a few minutes. On the beaches of Preveza you will do surveys for nesting and nest protection. The project runs from mid-June to mid-August every year.

Important to know:

  • A longer stay of volunteers contributes greatly to the success of projects.
  • Returning volunteers are welcome to our projects as they enhance team performance with their experience.
  • Internships for many academic fields can be arranged for all projects.
  • A combination of participation in more than one projects is possible if the duration of stay in each of them is 4 weeks or longer.
  • Opportunities for family volunteering are in place at 4 nesting beach projects.
  • A valid driver’s license greatly contributes to the functioning of the project.
  • We will respond to your application within 10 days.

Additional notes:
  • English is the language used in all the projects. Any knowledge of other languages and useful skills will be appreciated.
  • A specific number of volunteers with excellent knowledge of the Greek language is needed for the nesting beaches projects.
  • No particular prior experience or knowledge on sea turtles is required.
  • Highly skilled returning volunteers may consider applying for a Field leaders post, following a separate application procedure with an early deadline
  • Volunteer participation fees cover administration and training costs, accident insurance coverage (up to a limit), annual subscription as ARCHELON supporter and in most cases include accommodation costs. Our cancellation and change of date policies are described in the Overview table of all volunteer projects, categories and participation fees which is valid for participation after 1/1/2019.
For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.archelon.gr/eng/volunt.php?mid=2

Master of Medical Sciences Program in Immunology at Harvard

The Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology is a two-year full-time program with two primary goals:

  1. To give students a solid foundation in basic and clinical immunology in order to better understand how a new revolution is occurring in the treatment of numerous diseases and conditions including immunodeficiencies, allergies, chronic inflammatory diseases, transplantation and cancer. 
  2. To provide students with comprehensive tools and protected time to engage in mentored research on important issues in either basic or clinical immunology depending on their inclinations. This will entail working with leading Harvard faculty and will culminate in a Master’s thesis. 

Eligibility
The HMS MMSc Immunology degree program is open to individuals with a Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in biology and an interest in immunology or biomedical research, as well as to individuals who already possess a medical degree, such as an MD, DO, or MBBS, or to individuals who have a degree in a health professions-related field.

How to Apply
The application for Fall 2019 admissions will be posted to the MMSc Immunology website on November 1. Applicants must submit the following:

  • Online MMSc-IMM Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official Transcript(s)
  • GRE or MCAT score
  • TOEFL or IELTS (required only for applicants for whom English was not the medium of instruction for their undergraduate or graduate degree)
For more information or to apply, please visit: http://mmscimmunology.hms.harvard.edu/

Tutor-Counselor Positions available at the Upward Bound Regional Math Science Center

The Upward Bound Regional Math Science Center (RMSC) at Frostburg State University seeks tutor/ counselors for a summer program designed to encourage and motivate qualified high school students to pursue post-secondary education and to develop skills and attitudes essential for success beyond high school.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • These are residential positions and Tutor Counselors (TCs) are responsible for supervising program participants (high school students) in the residence halls and during all RMSC sponsored activities.
  • Tutor Counselors are also an integral part of the student’s academic experience as TCs attend academic classes with the students and assist them as they complete their scientific investigations.
  • TCs also chaperone field trips; plan & lead recreational activities; and create, maintain & enforce a safe, positive & productive residential hall living environment.

Includes one week of staff training and the multi-week summer program with students.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE, TENTATIVE DATES, and SALARY
(All residential positions include training week. Room, board, and all field trip expenses paid by the RMSC.)

  • TC for Beginning Researcher Program June 12 – July 3, 2019 $1,300
  • TC for Intermediate Researcher Program June 12 – July 12, 2019 $1,800
  • TC for Advanced Researcher Program June 12 – July 26, 2019 $2,700

Minimum Requirements:

  • One Year Undergraduate Experience
  • Comfortable Working Out Of Doors (some of our science projects include field work)
  • Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Ability To Relate To Diverse University Population
  • Evidence Of Success In Course Work In Science, Math or Writing
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience Supervising Students In Residential Setting
  • Tutoring Or Teaching In Math, Science Or Writing
  • Experience As Camp Counselor
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Experience With Disadvantaged Youth
  • Participated In TRIO Or Similar Program


For more information, please visit https://www.frostburg.edu/student-life/rmsc/ or 1-800-646-6004

To Apply: Send a letter of interest; resume; copy of transcripts; and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Regional Math/Science Center
Frostburg State University
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532

or via email at RMSC@frostburg.edu. If applying via email please indicate position and your name in the subject line: ex: TC – Jim Smith

Deadline: Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews will begin in January and continue until all positions are filled. You are encouraged to submit your application early for consideration for these positions.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Summer Research in Plant Genomics at Michigan State University

The Plant Genomics @ MSU REU Program provides high quality research and training experiences for undergraduates interested in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, bioinformatics, and computational sciences. During the 10-week program participants are embedded within a research group at Michigan State University and undertake a mentored research project with the overall aim of providing an experience akin to that undertaken by a first year graduate student. In addition to a 10-week research project, students participate in a range of professional development activities that includes workshops and seminars designed to enhance their scientific and professional skill sets as well as provide information on graduate school and careers within STEM disciplines.

As part of the application process, you must first register with the NSF at https://www.nsfreu.org/generalinfo-student. The website will ask you to create a user account and assign you a unique REU ID. Be sure to take note of the REU ID assigned to you because you will need to provide it on your application form to our program. After you have registered with NSF, please complete either a pdf or word version of our application form and follow the remainder of our program application instructions. You will also need to submit a resume, a personal statement, and arrange for official transcripts and a letter of recommendation to be sent to us at plantgen@msu.edu

Applications for the 2019 summer REU program are now open and the application deadline is February 11, 2019

For additional information, please visit: https://plantgenomics.natsci.msu.edu/

Summer Research Scholars Program through Cornell University

Cornell University’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, in Geneva, New York offers a Summer Research Scholars Program where undergraduate students will participate in exciting research projects in one of three disciplines including in 2019:


The student interns have the opportunity to work with faculty, their graduate students, postdocs, and staff on research projects that can be laboratory or field-based. Check back in late November or early December 2018 for information and application for the 2019 program.

Important 2019 dates:

  • Application deadline: Feb. 3, 2019
  • Letter of Reference deadline: Feb. 10, 2019 

Specifics for 2019 program

  • Nine week internships to conduct research in a faculty program on Cornell’s Geneva campus
  • Gain research experience and learn about the diverse agriculture and food systems in New York
  • Additional professional enrichment programming and field trips will be offered
  • Benefits include housing and a $4,825 stipend
  • Starts on May 29, 2019 (May 28 for travel) and runs through July 26, 2019 (July 27 for travel)

Eligibility

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for USDA NIFA funding.
  • Must be 18 years of age by May 28, 2019
  • Must have completed two, and preferably three, years of college level study in one of the life sciences by June 2018

To learn more about the Summer Research Scholars Program, please visit: https://scholars.pppmb.cals.cornell.edu/program-information/

Duke Summer Research Opportunity Program

The Duke University Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) is a 10-week training program designed to give motivated undergraduate students hands-on experience in graduate-level biomedical research. We welcome applicants from around the United States who are seriously considering joining a Ph.D. graduate program after completing their undergraduate degree. Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Duke SROP emphasizes direct laboratory experience. Students spend a majority of their time learning research techniques in the laboratory, attending lab meetings, interacting with members of other labs, and otherwise conducting themselves just as if they were in graduate school. Each student is mentored by a faculty mentor, solving real research problems in an active, modern biomedical research laboratory.

In addition to laboratory research, the program features:

  • Weekly research seminars and roundtable discussions
  • Academic and career-planning workshops
  • GRE preparation
  • Mock interviews for graduate school
  • Weekly social activities, including dinner outings, movies, games, and shopping
  • Closing symposia where the students present their research in oral presentations and a poster session
Students receive shared on-campus apartment accommodation, travel assistance, and a competitive stipend.

The 2019 SROP runs from May 28 through August 3. The application period will open in late November or early December. The application and supporting materials must be received by January 25, 2019.

For more information or to apply please visit:
https://gradschool.duke.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/diversity-efforts/duke-summer-research-opportunity-program

Summer Research Program at University of Nebraska

We are now accepting applications for the University of Nebraska’s 2019 Summer Research Program, and we’d like to encourage your students to apply.

Our 10-week residential summer research experience provides mentoring and research participation while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life at a Research1 university. Participants all receive competitive stipends, room and board, travel/transport, graduate school preparation workshops, social and networking activities, and more.


Summer 2019 research programs include:

  • Applied Plant Systems
  • Bioenergy Systems
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) 
  • Minority Health Disparities
  • Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction
  • Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure
  • Redox Biology
  • Sustainability of Civil Infrastructures in Rural Environments 
  • Systems Biology of Plant and Microbiome 
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Virology

Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review begins Friday, February 1 and all applications must be completed by Friday, March 1. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education and students from academic institutions where research programs are limited are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply please visit: https://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/apply