Fully Funded Research Opportunity!!

The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) at Brown
University is offering qualified undergraduate students the opportunity for fully funded
research through SR-EIP in various fields relating to the geological sciences.

SR-EIP is a rigorous research experience designed specifically for undergraduates
interested in applying to PhD or MD-PhD programs. Students work under the guidance
of a faculty member in DEEPS performing original research and one-on-one collaborations.

All participants make oral or poster presentations of their research at the Leadership
Alliance National Symposium. Students receive a stipend, and travel and housing
expenses are covered by Brown University.

The program dates for this year are June 4 - August 5, 2017.
For application instructions, eligibility requirements, and more information about the
Leadership Alliance and SR-EIP, visit www.theleadershipalliance.org, and
www.brown.edu/initiatives/summer-research-early-identification-program/.

For more information about the research performed in DEEPS at Brown University, visit
www.brown.edu/academics/earth-environmental-planetary-sciences/.

The deadline to apply is February 1, 2017.

Scholarships For Study Abroad Participants

Gilman Scholarship Spring 2017 Awards Offered! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Gilman Spring 2017 Awards Offered!   The U.S. Department of State's Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the awards offered to U.S. undergraduates who applied for Spring 2017. Notifications have been sent via email to all applicants. The Gilman Scholarship Program reviewed over 2,700 applications for spring programs, and just over 850 outstanding students were offered awards to participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs and career-oriented internships in countries all around the world. We would like to send a special thank you to the selection panelists who traveled to the Institute of International Education's (IIE) Houston, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. offices, to review the applications, and to all the educators who continue to promote the Gilman Scholarship and support their students in education abroad and international exchange experiences. Visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman to view a list of selected recipients. Login to the Gilman Advisor Portal at https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/Advisor to view award amounts offered to students and the status of all applicants at your institution.   Capacity Building Grants for U.S. Undergraduate Study Abroad The U.S. Department of State and Partners of the Americas are pleased to announce Capacity Building Grants for U.S. Undergraduate Study Abroad of up to $42,000, which are designed to create or expand the capacity of U.S. HEIs to administer study abroad programs under diversity goals. These goals include broadening the student population who studies abroad and/or the destinations and disciplines in which they study. These grants are also intended to allow U.S. institutions to collaborate with and help expand the capacity of overseas HEIs to provide academic programs for U.S. undergraduate students. The application will close December 19, 2016.  Find out more on the grant website. Gearing up for Spring Outreach and Gilman Staff Contact Information   Have you planned your events for spring Gilman and study abroad outreach? Meet your Gilman Outreach Specialists, Randi Butler, Courtney Castillo, and Kelsey Ullom! Randi works with advisors in the South and West regions of the United States, Courtney works with advisors in the Midwest, and Kelsey works with advisors in the Northeast. Not sure which region you're in? A breakdown by state can be found on our website. Please contact us with any questions regarding Gilman eligibility requirements, promoting Gilman on your campus, promotional materials, conference collaboration, workshops with program alumni and more.                                      South & West – Randi Butler, gilmanadvisors@iie.org or 832.369.3483 Midwest - Courtney Castillo, gilmanadvisors@iie.org or 832.369.3487 Northeast - Kelsey Ullom, gilmanadvisors@iie.org or 202.686.4004

Internships In Plant Biology

The Danforth Center is a highly collaborative institution and interns find an interactive and supportive atmosphere. The goal of this unique program is to give each student insight into the research environment, as well as to teach valuable research skills. Center staff work to facilitate connections among interns and their scientific colleagues through discussion forums, informal lunches, social gatherings and through the Center's daily "tea time". 

Structure

The program spans eleven weeks each summer.  The 2017 Summer program dates are May 22 - August 4, 2017(applications are due February 8, 2017).  

Students from universities across the nation are matched with a scientist who is a senior researcher at the Danforth Center. Interns learn about a diverse set of research areas including: 

• Abiotic Stress
• Biofortification
• Bioenergy
• Bioinformatics and genomics
• Bioremediation
• Cell Biology
• Cellular Signaling
• Development
• Enabling Technologies
• Metabolic Pathways/Engineering
• Structural Biology
• Translational Plant Science

During the first week of the program, interns and mentors work together to design a project for the summer session. For more information on mentors and their specific research focus, visit the research areas page. 

Throughout the 11 weeks, students will:

• Gain hands-on experience in the lab and learn the use of a variety of technologies for research.
• Attend workshops in the Center's state-of-the-art support facilities, including Bioinformatics, Integrated Microscopy, Phenotyping, the Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, and the Tissue Culture and Transformation Facility.
• Participate in career pathway discussions with experienced researchers and take field trips to local universities and industries with plant or life science focuses.
• Attend weekly seminars on issues related to biotechnology. These discussions are structured to give students insight into the social, political, and economic implications of current research--and to allow them to share their opinions, as well.
• At the end of the summer session, each intern will present a summary of his/her research in the Center's AT&T Auditorium before an audience of scientific peers. A brief written report is also required and students will be carefully guided through the process of preparation of the written report and oral presentation. The presentation and report are a vital part of the education of young scientists.

Requirements

Interns are expected to:

• Be present for the full eleven-week period.
• Work at least 40 hours per week during this time. No vacations will be permitted during the 11-week program (except for official Danforth Center-wide holidays such as Memorial Day and Independence Holidays).
• Turn in a research paper at the end of the program.
• Attend the all-day symposium on the final day of the program and give a 10-12 minute presentation.

Stipends

The REU program pays a stipend of $5,500 for the eleven week period. There is an additional $500 travel stipend and a $500 food stipend as well. Interns will receive stipend payments on the 15th and the last day of each month. Stipends for interns who are funded by sources other than REU may vary from this amount. 

Eligibility*

Candidates for the program:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associates degree. Students who are transferring from one institution to another (and have been accepted at the second institution) may participate. High school graduates who have not yet enrolled are not eligible. Students who have received their undergraduate degree (or will receive a degree before the program dates) and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible for the REU program.
• Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.**
• Should be majoring in a plant or life science field and have relevant coursework. Prior research experience is not required.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week for the entire eleven week term.
• Students who have already participated in the program are not eligible to reapply. Those students are encouraged to work with their previous mentors regarding rehiring.

*You must inform us if your eligibility status changes during the application or selection process. Your application will be withdrawn if your eligibility status changes. You may submit your application again as a new application (if positions are still available) once you meet the eligibility requirements. Your application will be considered "new" and previous offers/considerations will be void. 

 **Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to fund interns who are not citizens or permanent residents. 

Student Center for Science Engagement

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 North St. Louis Avenue

BBH 235

Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: (773) 442-5636

$3,500.00 Scholarship Available!!

NYCCriminalAttorneys.com is a law firm offering a scholarship for $3,500.00.
  
To apply visit: https://www.nyccriminalattorneys.com/our-scholarship/

This is available at any student - part time, or full time, in a US
college. There is no application fee, and there are some very simple
application requirements. Students are never contacted, unless it's to announce that
they are the winner of the scholarship.


Below are the requirements:
-Accredited college, with a GPA of 3.0
-Apply no later than 12/10/2016
-Write an essay (details below), with a minimum length of 500 words
-When applying, send in unofficial transcript to
agomez@nyccriminalattorneys.com

The Essay Should Be About
-Why getting a higher education is important to you?
-What challenges have you faced, when attempting to get this
education, and how have you handled them?
-How have you grown as a student, due to this challenge?

AWARDED January 10, 2017

Become A Conservation Scholar!

The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Michigan is an exciting two-year research and internship opportunity for bright, curious undergraduate students interested in conservation, nature, and the environment. The program is aimed at bringing more undergraduates currently underrepresented in the environmental field into the conservation arena.

If you are an undergraduate student interested in natural sciences, environmental studies/science, or conservation, we urge you to see the flyer below.

In addition to a $4,250 stipend, accepted students will also receive room and board and travel expenses to and from Ann Arbor, Michigan each summer.

Please note that the application opens November 15, 2016 and the deadline is February 8, 2017. The program dates are June 4-July 29, 2017. Detailed program information and application are available on our website at http://ddcsp-umich.com.

Please feel free to call (734)936-0900 if you would like to discuss the DDCSP UM program further or e-mail us at ddcsp-snre@umich.edu.

Program dates: June 4 to July 29, 2017

Learn To Write Personal-Research Statements For Internships

Personal/Research Statements for Internships and Graduate School Signature Workshop

Join us for a session discussing personal and research statements for internships and graduate school.

When: Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Where: BBH 135
Workshop: 3:00-4:30 p.m.

​Session will focus on internships:
 How to find research opportunities.
 The application process and meeting deadlines.
 Drafting your personal statement.
 Expectations from the research experience.​

​Session will also cover:
 What you should be doing NOW to prepare for a graduate program.
 How you should decide to which school to apply.
 When to take the GRE.
 What you should say in your personal essay.
 Drafting your research statement.
 What to do if you are not yet quite competitive for graduate school.​

 

 

Appy Now For Paid Summer Research Experiences And Graduate Programs

It’s not too early to begin preparing your applications for paid summer research experiences and graduate programs!  

Check out the following websites.

584 different paid summer research programs for undergraduates:

http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Undergrads_Undergraduate+Students&sm=&sd=&sy=&dd=SummerResearch_Summer+Research+Opportunity&submit=y&dhub=SummerResearch_Summer+Research+Opportunity

355 different graduate programs in STEM:

http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Grad_Graduate+Students&submit=y

Tips and resources for applying:

http://pathwaystoscience.org/Library.aspx

Follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Pathways-to-Science-120825625433/

Tell Your MAP Story Today!!

Reach out to your state senator and representative to tell them you MAP story. Advocate for your concerns!

The university community encourages you to take a few minutes this week to reach out to your individual state senators and representatives to tell your own MAP story on video using your cell phone.

Before you film the video to send to your legislator, take some time to think about what you want to say. If you are a MAP recipient, be sure to say so in your video. Let them know how lack of MAP funding has affected you. If you do not receive MAP funding, mention how Northeastern is feeling the effects of lack of MAP funding or share how this has impacted your friends who receive MAP. Regardless of whether you receive MAP or not, talk about why #MAPMatters and why it’s important that they #FundOurFuture.

If you would like additional help in how to tell your story via video, check out this tip sheet. Please be sure to keep your video short and sweet. Aim for less than 90 seconds.

Once you have your video, you should send it to your legislator via e-mail. You can find their e-mail online by following these instructions.

To maximize the impact of these videos, we encourage you to send them to your state senator and representative this week. Once you have sent your video, be sure to share it on Facebook and Twitter using #MAPMatters and #FundOurFuture.

If you aren’t comfortable in telling your story via video, that’s OK. We would encourage you then to share your story in an e-mail or letter to your legislators.

Keep in mind – you are the future of Illinois. Be sure to take a few minutes in the next few days to tell your story of why #MAPMatters!

Discuss Americans with Disabilities Act Policies

I Can Do It!

Don't miss the chance to discuss Americans with Disabilities Act policies in an open forum on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2:30 p.m. in B-119 Conference Room.

Join in a critical analysis of NEIU's ADA policy, visible vs. invisible disabilities, and a discussion of NEIU's adaptation and accommodation guidelines.

You can join the NEIU Ability Advocacy Organization on Facebook and Collegiatelink, or email Mariel at m-mentink@neiu.edu to become involved and updated with group planning and discussion. 

Notes from the meeting will be posted online.

Applying and Financing Graduate School Workshop

Don't miss our workshop Applying and Financing Graduate School.
You will learn when to apply, how to pay, and strategies to make it all happen.

When: Tues, Nov. 22
Where: Outside LIB 412
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Why attend: Because you want to get to the next level

Register online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBG36LN

Get Involved In SACNAS

SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

SACNAS will hold a chapter meeting on

When: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Where: BBH 135

This is the last meeting of the fall semester.

To learn more, visit
https://sacnas.org

Click here to view SACNAS meeting flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Qw4A8Doif_TGtydWtXQTdjSEkwUHlrMGVkekV4NlZJbVZ3/view?usp=sharing

Federal Internships Available To NEIU Students

Everyone knows how valuable an internship is for gaining practical experience, building your resume and preparing for your career.  The following link includes a list of current federal internship opportunities for NEIU students. 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Qw4A8Doif_WWtfcEFXQWhlOXc/view?usp=sharing

 

If your interested in applying for a federal internship, contact

 

Antoinette R. McConnell, M.Ed

Assistant Director, Career Development Center

Division of Student Affairs

Phone:  773/442-4685

www.neiu.edu/university-life/career-development-center

Get Involved In Black Caucus!!

Black Caucus is a representative body of students whose purpose is to establish a cohesive union between underrepresented students, organizations, and the NEIU community as a whole to facilitate educational opportunities, leadership education, and economic development. Black Caucus would like to see YOU involved and here are some ways that you can get engaged: 

• Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m - African American Leadership Conference for high school students is taking place. Alice Pennamon, Coordinator for African American Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic students who are interested in volunteering at this event. She is looking for 2-3 greeters/hosts, 2-3 people to help with registration, and any student that is interested and serious about a mentor opportunity. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Alice Pennamon at a-pennamon@neiu.edu. 
• Saturday November 12th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m - African American Male Career Summit . All current male NEIU students are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Alice Pennamon at a-pennamon@neiu.edu. 
• The Black Caucus Election Meeting has been moved from Tuesday November 8th, 2016 to Tuesday November 15th, 2016 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Location: SU 215. Candidates will have an opportunity to present themselves to the group and elections will be held online via CollegiateLink Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 - Thursday, November 17th. Only members who have paid their $10 annual dues and have attended at least two (2) meetings will be allowed to vote or run for an open position. For more information, please email Black Caucus President, Amber Musette Drew, at b-caucus@neiu.edu.
• Thursday, November 17th, 2016 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Black Caucus Laser Tag in PE Complex 1215. Current NEIU students pay $5.00 per game, guests pay $10.00 per game. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Black Caucus Foundation Account to provide students with more opportunities for scholarships, fee waivers, book waivers, and emergency financial assistance. Your contribution and participation in this event are greatly appreciated. 
• Thursday December 8th, 2016 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Black Graduate Reception Stole Pickup in Golden Eagles. 
•  Friday December 16th, 2016 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Black Graduate Reception in Alumni Hall. See attached invitation. All persons graduating in December and are interested in being apart of the Black Graduate Reception, please see attached registration form and submit it along with a photo of yourself if you wish to be included in the Salute to Graduate Show. Please submit registration form and photo to the Black Caucus email address at b-caucus@neiu.edu by Friday, December 9th. NEIU Fall 2016 graduates will get complimentary admission to this event, all NEIU guests pay $20.00 per person. Tickets can be bought on EventBrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-graduate-reception-tickets-29139276360?aff=es2. 

For more information about the Black Caucus Organization, please contact President Amber Musette Drew, at b-caucus@neiu.edu.

Sign Up At N-Safe

This winter is predicted to be a long, cold and snowy one. If a decision is made to close any of our University locations due to heavy snow or extreme weather conditions, you will want to know before you make that trek out to Northeastern.

The best way to stay informed about University closings and emergencies is through N-Safe, NEIU's new emergency notification system. All students, staff and faculty are highly encouraged to sign up by going to www.neiu.edu/n-safe. You can select how to receive these messages -- via email and/or text -- and can opt out or update your contact information at any time.

So, if you haven't already done so, sign up today to make sure you avoid an unnecessary commute in the event of inclement weather.

Freshman/Sophmores: Up to $23,000 In Tuition, Assistance

​Attention freshmen, sophomores, and anyone who advises these students, and faculty and chairs who might be able to spread the word. 

 

This is a wonderful way for a future teacher to fund his/her education at NEIU.

T​

he Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program offers up to $23,000 in tuition and assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in teaching!! 

 

The program includes job placement assistance, paid internships in teaching, and mentoring from award winning Golden Apple Scholars. 

 

Current freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to join us on 

Thursday, November 10, from 3:00-4:00 in FA 203

​ to learn more about the program, how to apply and requirements for consideration. 

Current scholars should 

​also ​

plan to attend this meeting to receive updates and to learn more about expectations moving forward.