Judges for student poster and oral presentations in all science areas are needed! If you are a professional joining us in Anaheim for the 2010 SACNAS National Conference, we kindly request that you volunteer to serve as a student presentation judge. Atleast 150 individuals are needed to ensure all student presenters are mentored and presentations are judged fairly.

• Eligibility- Postdoctoral scientist, faculty member or program director
• Additional Information: Judges review approximately 10 --15 student posters over the course of the two-day poster event. And approximately
4 --5 graduate oral presentations.

Sign up today! Please contact Nancy Rocha at nancy@sacnas.org with your area of experitse.

Please join us in Anaheim for the 2010 SACNAS National Conference from September 30 - October 3, 2010.

The online registration system and exhibit booth reservations are now open! Please contact Sigolene Ortega for additional exhibiting information. 

• July 8- Conference Program advertising deadline
• July 16-Last day to reserve a booth for inclusion in the conference program exhibitor's list
• August 12-Abstracts Volume advertising deadline
• September 2-Final day to reserve a booth and register on-line for the conference
   
  

Please register now for the 2010 SACNAS National Conference , "Science, Technology, & Diversity for a Sustainable Future", at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 30 - October 3.  Less that 20 exhibit booths remain, and we will sell out this year.  Contact sigolene@sacnas.org for support with your reservation or to inquire about availability.  Log in to your MySACNAS account and register for SACNAS today. 

SACNAS offers travel and lodging support for undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, and precollege teachers to attend the SACNAS National Conference. A complete Travel Scholarship application includes the online form (including a 500-word Statement of Purpose), an unofficial Transcript, and Letter of Reccomendation. For more information visit the Travel Scholarship section of the SACNAS website.

SACNAS is recruiting for the 2010 National Conference Abstract Selection Committee. Abstract reviewers enhance the quality of science presented at the SACNAS National Conference through a supportive and encouraging critical review of student abstracts.  

• As SACNAS research presentations constitute a rigorous scientific activity and a significant mentoring opportunity, SACNAS requests that those interested in reviewing abstract submissions hold a terminal degree in their field.  
• SACNAS abstract reviews will occur ONLINE, May 3 – 14.  Abstract reviewers will be able to review abstracts from any internet location, at any time during the review period.  Conference attendance is not mandatory for membership in Abstract Selection Committee.  

SACNAS thanks all current Abstract Selection Committee Members, and encourages prospective reviewers to contact Nancy Rocha, Student Presentations Program Manager, by April 30, 2010. (nancy@sacnas.org). Please include your area of expertise.  

Call for Community News - Fall SACNAS News   Community News In each issue, the SACNAS News highlights recent achievements—honors, awards, new positions, etc.—of members. All members are invited to submit their accomplishments within this area. Maximum length of submission is 50 words. Community News submissions should include the following information:  

1. Full name, including salutation  
2. Highest degree earned  
3. 50-words or less—edited and ready for print  

Call for New Ph.D.s, Masters and Bachelors Degrees - Fall SACNAS News   New Ph.D.s Every edition of the SACNAS News honors members who have completed a doctoral degree within the current year. New Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., Dr.P.H., etc. submissions should include the following information:  

1. Full name   
2. Email address for networking purposes   
3. Ethnicity  
4. Degree received and degree field  
5. Full name of institution and department granting degree   
6. Dissertation title  
7. Thesis advisor  
8. Research interests  
9. Current position/information regarding acceptance into postdoc, job, fellowship, etc.  

New Predoctoral Degrees On an annual basis, the SACNAS News spotlights members who have completed a pre-doctoral degree within the current year. New pre-doctoral degree submissions should include the following information:  

1. Full name, including salutation  
2. Degree received  
3. Full name of institution granting degree  
4. Degree field/major  

Significant changes have been made to reduce the complexity and required documentation in the application process for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. It is now faster and easier to apply!

The NHSC awards up to $50,000 toward repayment of qualifying, outstanding, educational loans for primary medical, dental and mental health clinicians. Funds are provided in exchange for a commitment of two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.

This fellow will work with scientists in ARP on diet, weight, and physical activity initiatives that span NCI, NIH and HHS agencies. Day-to-day activities will include project management and coordination, assisting with the development of funding opportunities; providing project support to large-scale and cross cutting initiatives.

Congressional Internship Program Mission
The purpose of the Congressional Internship Program is to expose young Latinos to the legislative process and to strengthen their professional and leadership skills, ultimately promoting the presence of Latinos on Capitol Hill.

Congressional Internship Program Description
The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a
paid Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of
twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer).  This unmatched
experience allows students to learn first hand about our nation's
legislative process.

Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected
for this leadership training program.  Students gain work experience,
participate in a community service project, and receive educational
and professional programming provided by CHCI. This comprehensive
three-prong approach provides extraordinary learning and networking
opportunities for students.

The 16th Annual Conference on Teaching Survival Skills and Ethics to be held June 21-26 in Santa Fe, New Mexico has fellowships available to support the attendance to the conference. This trainer-of-trainers conference is designed to prepare faculty and administrators to establish or improve instruction in the responsible conduct of research and in professional development.

(ASTHO) is the national nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia.The Intern, Environmental Health, will assist the Director, Environmental Health with activities for federally funded environmental health projects. The Intern will focus his or her work on the built environment and smart growth.

Two-month internships are available for graduate students or postdocs, with USA citizenship or permanent residency, at the Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Republic, with the goal of facilitating acquisition of research-relevant experience and skills with cutting-edge techniques and analyses critical for modern plant genome research. A flyer with details on financial arrangements and application instructions is available at the 'Internship' link at the listed URL. Project supported by an NSF PGRP grant.

National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI)'s Health Program works with health advocates to advance the human right to health and ensure access to comprehensive health care for all people in the United States. Human rights offer a framework for promoting health policies rooted in a commitment to prioritizing the well-being of people over profits. All application materials must be received through email.

Keystone Symposia offers a variety of scholarships and student discounts to attend upcoming conferences. Keystone Symposia scholarships are awarded based on abstract quality. Application deadlines are four months prior to the start of each meeting. Specific deadline dates are viewable on each meeting webpage.

Part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series, Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Organizers: Bali Pulendran, Rino Rappuoli and Bruce A. Beutler. October 27-November 1, 2010, Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, WA. Scholarship application deadline: June 28, 2010.

HACU (The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities) and Southwest Airlines offer the Dandole Alas a Tu Exito/Giving Flight to your Success Lanzate! Travew Award Program for eligible students. The program provides students who travel away from home to pursue a higher education the opportunity to apply for a chance to receive a travel award.

The International Agricultural Internship Program (IAIP) is looking for a few outstanding senior and graduate level college and university students to work in our the IAIP's overseas offices to promore U.S. agricultural interests for Spring 2011.

You can make a difference at one of the nation's leading health non-profits. Join the American Lung Association in the fight against tobacco, lung cancer, asthma, emphysema, air pollution and lung health issues that afflict millions of people.Advanced Undergraduate Students are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates should possess general knowledge of public health topics and practices, strong research and writing abilities, creative problem solving skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ten-week internships are available for USA citizens or permanent residents, with sophomore standing by Fall 2010, in a plant genomics research laboratory. Interns will be instructed in and use a rich variety of laboratory and computer applications in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. A flyer with details on financial arrangements and application instructions is available at the 'Undergraduate internship' link at the listed URL. Project supported by an NSF PGRP grant.

The Fermi Award is given for outstanding contributions and achievements that are particularly distinguished and that demonstrate scientific, technical, management, or policy leadership related to basic and applied research, science, and technology supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. This is a Presidential award, one of the longest running and most prestigious science and technology awards given by the U.S. Government.

Program offers postdoctoral training to recent PhD recipients in STEM fields. Intended for underrepresented graduates who are interested in joining the faculties of US institutions of higher education. Advanced doctoral students and recent PhD graduates may apply for postdoctoral positions at: University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado State University National Center for Atmospheric Research Appointment: 1 year, renewable for second year.

The National Research Council of the National Academies is accepting applications for competitive awards for independent graduate, postdoctoral and senior research in all fields of science and engineering to be conducted in US federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Awards include generous annual stipend, relocation, professional travel and health insurance. Detailed instructions and online applications are on the Web site at www.national-academies.org/rap.

The Fellowship Program provides context, understanding and insight regarding the development of high-powered research meetings, utilizing shadowing experiences with scientist organizers and key Keystone Symposia staff members. Fellowship experiences allow for learning how the research agenda is set, how to engage in high-level discourse on research topics and how to broaden perspectives in life science research. The application process for the 2010-2011 Keystone Symposia Fellows Program year will open June 1, 2010.

SfN's Neuroscience Scholars Program is a three-year fellowship designed to enhance career development and professional networking opportunities for diverse trainees in neuroscience. Application deadline: May 21.

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) held a workshop entitled Advancing Biomedical Research Workforce Diversity: NIGMS Workshop for Postdocs Transitioning to Independent Positions, on March 11-12, 2010 on the campus of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. NIGMS has created an online page with a variety of resources related to this event. Visit the NIGMS website for more information.

Postdoctoral Fellow: Climate/Environmental System Modeling UMaine seeks a Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate/Environmental Systems Modeling to join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative funded by a 5-year, $20M NSF EPSCoR grant. SSI includes a team of 30+ faculty from a range of disciplines and academic institutions statewide. SSI's transformative research program integrates coupled natural-human systems modeling, stakeholder engagement, solutions-oriented research activities. Application review begins 5/15/2010. Full details: http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions. 

Postdoctoral Fellow: Coupled Natural-Human Systems Modeling UMaine seeks a Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellow in Coupled Natural-Human Systems Modeling to join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative funded by a 5-year, $20M NSF EPSCoR grant. SSI includes a team of 30+ faculty from a range of disciplines and academic institutions statewide. SSI's transformative research program integrates coupled natural-human systems modeling, stakeholder engagement, solutions-oriented research activities. Application review begins 5/15/2010. Full details: http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions. 

WestEd, a non-profit research, development, and service agency, is conducting an efficacy study of AnimalWatch, an online, adaptive intelligent tutoring system tying 6th grade mathematics subjects with authentic environmental science material and is aligned with California Mathematics Content Standards. Teachers can use AnimalWatch for reinforcing pre-algebra skills, strengthening concepts, and reviewing for assessments. Students receive free access to the AnimalWatch system and participating 6th grade teachers would be eligible to receive stipends from $600-$1500!

The Infrastructure Academy is offering free curriculum for two high school courses - Environmental Technology and The Impact of Energy on the Environment. The courses offer students an opportunity to apply science and engineering concepts to real-world environmental challenges while introducing them to green careers. The curriculum materials will be available online. Teachers can sign up to have free access. Professional development will be offered this August in Los Angeles. 

The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program was established in 1999 to recognize outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public secondary schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. The program awards $1 million annually to teachers across the country who motivate and inspire students toward achieving excellence.

Spanish-language health science resources are freely available from the Miami University Center for Chemistry Education. (Materials in English also available.) Materials are designed for use with young teens and families. Available Spanish-language resources include Lather Up (Hand Washing) and More than Skin Deep (Skin Health) books, along with other activities for use in camps and clubs. Materials were developed with funding from a Science Education Partnership Award ARRA Supplement from NCRR, a component of NIH.

Keystone Symposia's 40th meeting season begins October 2010. There are over 50 meetings in 2011 in life science and biomedical research on topics including biochemistry, cell biology, infectious diseases, genetics/genomics and developmental biology. Scholarships and student rates are available.

The brightest minds in science will descend on New York City for the 2010 World Science Festival from June 2-6. The highest profile event of its kind will feature 40 unique programs in scientific disciplines ranging from astronomy, physics and genetics to neuroscience, robotics and mathematics. The Festival's programs will also integrate traditional arts disciplines-- dance, theatre, music and the visual arts -- to underscore that science is everywhere.

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2010 to John Torrence Tate, University of Texas at Austin, for his vast and lasting impact on the theory of numbers. The President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Nils Christian Stenseth, announced the name of the 2010 Abel Laureate at the Academy in Oslo today, 24. March. John Tate will receive the Abel Prize from His Majesty King Harald at an award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, May 25. The Abel Prize recognizes contributions of extraordinary depth and influence to the mathematical sciences and has been awarded annually since 2003.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund recently launched its first ever national advertising campaign with the Ad Council. This campaign will be the Ad Council’s first major national initiative behind a Latino non-profit and is set to address one of the most pressing issues regarding disparities in education and our nation. The campaign focuses on Latino parents and families. The underlying message Your Words Today/Tus Palabras de Hoy is a call to action for Latino parents to talk to their children about college today, telling them that they have no option but to go to college and complete their degree.

NIGMS has just launched a strategic planning process focused on its research training and career development activities. We’re seeking broad input from university and college faculty members and administrators, current and former predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, industry representatives, representatives of professional and scientific organizations, and other interested parties. Input can be via the Web from March 2 to April 21, at regional stakeholder meetings between April 29 and June 4, or in a webinar for predoctoral and
postdoctoral trainees on June 11.

SACNAS accepts submission of short items (75 words or less) via the online e-nouncements form for posting to the SACNAS e-nouncements free of charge. Job/position advertisements are not accepted as free postings to e-nouncements. For information on posting a job opportunity, see section C. Job Listings below.

NEW ONLINE BENEFITS!  SACNAS will now publish a simple link of any scholarship, internship, or fellowship submitted through e-nouncements on the SACNAS website free of charge!  We invite our community of partners to help build the most comprehensive list of opportunities available to minority undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs.  Submit your e-nouncement items TODAY!