SEU Summer Research Opportunities

Greetings Natural Sciences and Math majors!
 
The School of Natural Sciences is pleased to announce the availability of summer 2017 undergraduate research positions for students doing collaborative research with St. Edward’s science and mathematics faculty. Any current St. Edward’s student with a declared major in the School of Natural Sciences is eligible to apply for a research position if you will be enrolled as an undergraduate at St. Edward’s for the fall semester of 2017.  

Two options will be offered, a one-week group research project targeted primarily to first year students that will be performed May 15-19 and a 6-9 week project targeted primarily to students who have completed more than one year of study at SEU beginning around May 22 (dates are variable depending on the supervisor).  The one-week option does not provide a stipend, but it does cover housing on campus during this period.

Students participating in the 6-9 week projects will be awarded stipends of  $1500 to $3150 (determined by class standing, research period length, and prior research experience) paid in equal increments twice monthly for full-time research done over six to nine weeks. The stipend payments will begin in mid-June, contingent upon satisfactory progress. In addition, a housing support stipend may also be paid dependent on your housing status.  This program is supported in part by the Welch Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the Jean McKemie Endowment, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Brother Romard Barthel/J.D. Lewis Summer Research Funds. 

Students opting for the one-week group research project format need not contact the instructor, but they should read the articles recommended by the selected research supervisor.  Students who completed more than one year of study at SEU and excelled in their classes and who have research interests that overlap or complement those of one of the participating supervisors are preferred for the 6-9 week projects.  A student should approach a potential faculty mentor with a specific research topic in mind, or may ask a potential faculty mentor to suggest possible research projects that would be appropriate. In either case, priority for the 6-9 weeks projects will be given to students who have conferred with a potential faculty mentor and formulated general project goals prior to submission of this application. Final awards are contingent on available funds and the merit of the applicant.
 
Application Submission Deadline: March 9  
Notification: Monday, April 3
 
Questions?  Please contact the Director of NSCI Undergraduate Research.
 
Link to Summer Research Student Application: https://stedwards.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cLUAZ1rKpT2Vrut
For more information email me.
Richard L. Kopec, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, NSCI Faculty Development
Director, NSCI Undergraduate Research
Professor, Chemistry/Computer Science
St. Edward’s University
JBWS 386 
(512) 448-8464 (V)
(512) 448-8482 (FAX)

Summer Programs Links from Columbia U.

This link was forwarded to me, as most of these internships are.  Looks like a list of summer opportunities at a variety of sites around the country as compiled by Columbia’s School of General Studies.  As with all of my posts and re-posts, and as the Columbia sites notes, the reader is cautioned that none of the programs carries any endorsement by the School of Natural Sciences at St. Edward’s University.  The information is posted or linked here as a courtesy to you.  Make sure to do your homework and find the best fit for your educational trajectory.  Don’t hesitate to get some feedback from your faculty or advisor.

 

NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) – Due 2/1

NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)

Click here for a flier.

The NASA Airborne Science Program invites highly motivated advanced undergraduates who will be rising seniors in summer 2017 to apply for participation in the 9th annual NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP 2017).  The purpose of the Student Airborne Research Program is to provide students with hands-on research experience in all aspects of a major scientific campaign, from detailed planning on how to achieve mission objectives to formal presentation of results and conclusions to peers and others. Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric, and oceanographic processes. Participants will fly onboard the NASA C-23 Sherpa and assist in the operation of instruments to sample and measure atmospheric gases. They will also use data collected during the program from the NASA ER-2 image land and water surfaces in multiple spectral bands. Along with airborne data collection, students will participate in taking measurements at field sites. Each student will complete an individual research project from the data collected.

Outstanding faculty and staff for this program will be drawn from several universities and NASA centers, as well as from NASA flight operations and engineering personnel.

The eight-week program begins June 18, 2017 and concludes August 11, 2017.

Instrument and flight preparations, and the research flights themselves, will take place during the first two weeks of the program at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Palmdale, CA. Post-flight data analysis and interpretation will take place during the final six weeks of the program at the University of California, Irvine.

SARP participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, a travel allowance, and free housing and local transportation during the 8-week program.

Applicants must be US citizens.

Watch a video about the program:

https://youtu.be/o56_07rsyBY

For more information and to apply:

https://earthscience.arc.nasa.gov

Email for more info.

Summer Fellowship at the Food and Drug Administration – due 2/17/17

From ORISE:

Program Description

Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Selected individuals will participate in research projects on the biological effect of potentially toxic chemicals and the solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and the environment.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA. The appointment period is full-time for up to 10 weeks beginning May 22, 2017. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Participants do not become employees of FDA or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

 

Qualifications

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age at the time of the appointment. Applicants must be a student in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university, or accepted as an entering graduate or professional student at an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale). Majors that are eligible include Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering (Bioengineering, Biomedical, Chemical, and Engineering Sciences), Nanotechnology, and Computer Science (Scientific Computing and Informatics). Other eligible areas of study include life health and medical sciences and other physical sciences.

 

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2822

A complete application consists of:

  • An application
  • Transcripts
  • A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and a publication list
  • Two educational or professional references
  • **If you have completed your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree and have been accepted or enrolled in the next level degree program for Fall 2017, be sure to include that information in your personal profile on zintellect so the system will allow you to continue to the rest of the application.
  • All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
  • The application deadline is February 17, 2017.

 If you have questions, send an email to FDArpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email (FDA-NCTR-2016-0167).

Summer Research at Chinese University of Hong Kong – due 2/28/17

Forwarded by Assoc. Vice President Bill Clabby of GEO:

Summer @ CUHK

Summer Undergraduate Research Programme 2017

The Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) is now inviting applications from overseas undergraduate students. SURP enables undergraduates from overseas universities to undertake short-term research attachments at CUHK during the summer under the supervision of its faculty members. Upon successful completion of the programme, they will be awarded three credits. Apart from the academic component, the programme also provides cultural activities to enrich the learning experience of the students while they are in Hong Kong.

Dates:  25 June – 20 August 2017 (8 weeks)

Fees:  HK$1,580 for administration fee & HK$7,000 for housing (optional)

Projects:

and others…

Apply online through 28 February 2017.  Decisions will be announced in April 2017.

Amgen Scholars Program – due 2/1/17

From Michael Bergren, Amgen Scholars Global Program Office:

Now approaching its eleventh summer, the Amgen Scholars Program continues to offer undergraduates the opportunity to collaborate with faculty at top institutions on cutting-edge scientific research at ten renowned U.S. host institutions.

Applications for the 2017 U.S. Amgen Scholars Program are now online.  Note that applicants do not need to currently attend one of the host institutions to participate. In fact, Amgen Scholars have represented over 700 colleges and universities to date.

The application close date is February 1, 2017. Eligibility requirements, as well as site-specific programming information, is available via amgenscholars.com.

  • Links for U.S. Program flyer and e-Card
  • Learn more about our program alumni in science and medicine by reading Ten to Watch.

Any person requiring more information is welcome to contact Michael Bergren directly

Summer Internship Program at Johns Hopkins – Deadline 31 Dec. 2016

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) is a not-for-profit research division of the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University.  Located in Laurel, Maryland, JHU/APL is one of the nation’s premier centers for systems engineering integration, technology research and development, and analysis.  With a staff of 6,000, annual funding over $1.08 billion, and a wealth of intellectual capital, JHU/APL has served as trusted advisors and technical experts to the government for more than 70 years.

 JHU/APL is currently seeking full-time students with a strong academic record for our APL Technology Leadership Scholars (ATLAS) Internship Program.  The ATLAS Internship Program is offered to well-qualified, highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Minority Institutions (MIs) who have an interest in applied scientific research.  This highly competitive 10 – 12 week paid summer internship program focuses on building technical and leadership skills that will uniquely prepare students for careers in science and engineering. 

 Our goal is to help students understand and appreciate their own aptitudes, grow personally and professionally, and envision their future careers.  In addition to performing cutting-edge research, ATLAS summer interns attend professional development seminars that teach them how to operate effectively in professional and business environments and address interpersonal skill development, interviewing skills, and resume preparation.  They also get the chance to practice communication skills such as technical writing, public speaking, and presenting. 

ATLAS applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year of college prior to beginning the summer internship, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and be pursuing a degree in one of the following technical fields:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Physics

I encourage you to share this email and the attached information about JHU/APL and the ATLAS Internship Program with your students.  Having successfully hired more than 30 interns as full time employees, the ATLAS Internship Program presents an excellent opportunity for potential full time employment to follow.    

Videos of ATLAS alumni who are now full time employees can be viewed on YouTubeApplications should be submitted online by December 31st.  http://www.jhuapl.edu/education/diversity/atlas.asp

I appreciate the time and effort you will put forth in passing this information along and look forward to receiving some strong applicants from your respective university.  Please contact me if you should have any questions.

 

Thank You,

Nykia

Nykia Jackson Brooks, D.Eng., PMP

ATLAS Internship Program Technical Coordinator

Oak Ridge Laboratories Summer 2017 Research Opportunities

Engineering and Science Research Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, TN

Appointments for Spring and Summer 2017! 

Apply NOW to the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Spring or Summer 2017

Must apply at https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2642
by December 31, 2016 for Spring term

Must apply at https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2649
by February 28, 2017 for Summer term

  • Current AAS, BS, MS, and PhD students – Majors related to Engineering, Earth and Geosciences, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, International Relations, Political Science, Government, Policy, Risk Analysis, Science Writing, Public Affairs, and Computer Sciences
  • Stipend based on academic status – range from $529/week to $935/week for full-time; pro-rated for part-time
  • Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)
  • Professional development activities
  • Minimum GPA  – 3.0/4.0
  • Open to U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) and Eligible International Citizenship

  • Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact ORNL Education Programs at ornledu@orau.org for more information!

DISCLAIMER:  As always, we post these opportunities as a courtesy for St. Edward’s University students.  Note that their appearance here does not constitute any endorsement of the program by St. Edward’s.

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REU at University of Utah

reu-2017Research Experience for Undergraduates

University of Utah MRSEC Next-Generation Materials for Plasmonics & Organic Spintronics – Salt Lake City, Utah

June 5 – August 4, 2017

$5000 stipend, travel allowance and campus housing

Potential majors: physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical), applied math.

Apply online by February 12, 2017 at: www.mrsec.utah.edu/reu

Open to U.S. citizens & permanent residents obtaining an undergraduate degree December 2017 or after.

Women & minority students are especially encouraged to apply.

Students from non-research institutions may be given priority.

Supported by the National Science Foundation under grant no. DMR-1121252 CFDA NO. 47.049

Note:  The program described above is provided for your information only and its presence on our website does not imply any endorsement from St. Edward’s University.