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  

Submit acheivement items to the SACNAS News editors at editors@sacnas.org.

For students majoring in NOAA related disciplines, including, oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including, geography, physics, hydrology, policy, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA’s programs and mission. Participant benefits include: up to $8,000 in academic assistance per school year for full time study, 10-week, paid ($650/week) summer internship, housing subsidy during summer internship.    

SACNAS has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to provide an exciting ten week paid summer undergraduate internship program for thirty talented students.  The program aims to deepen research interests and enhance technical skills by exposing young scientists and engineers to the exciting range of opportunities offered through the DOE.  

The deadline is this Friday, February 1, 2008, for preferred consideration.

More information on the participating individual laboratories, their mission and work conducted is available through their national websites:  
Argonne National Laboratory                           http://www.anl. gov/  
Brookhaven National Laboratory                     http://www.bnl. gov/  
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory          http://www.lbl. gov/  
Oak Ridge National Laboratory                        http://www.ornl. gov/  
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center                  http://www.slac.stanford.edu/  
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory            http://www.pnl. gov/

The American Chemical Society Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year. This is a renewable undergraduate scholarship program for African-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native American students majoring in or planning to major in a chemical science, such as chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemical science-related discipline. For more information and to apply on-line go to www.acs.org/scholars.

DOE's Tribal Energy Program is offering summer internships to Native American students who are interested in renewable energy and who are currently college upper-classmen or graduate students. To be considered for the 2008 summer program applications must be received by February 22, 2008.

The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP) began in 1994 as an idea among Native American students attending Harvard Medical School (HMS). We are looking for students with a demonstrated commitment to the health of Native American communities, and evidence of motivation to achieve the highest goals possible. You can access our application and eligibility requirements online at: www.fdsrp.org Application Deadline: February 29th, 2008 (postmark) Program Starts: June 16th, 2008 Program Ends: August 7th, 2008

Scholarship applications for the 2008-2009 academic year are now available online at WWW.HSF.NET. Last year, HSF awarded nearly 4200 scholarships and over $26.5 million to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate level college students. The online application must be completed and all requested materials must be postmarked and sent to HSF by the deadlines listed on the website. The deadline for most scholarships is MARCH 15, 2008.

The prestigious NIH IMSD in biomedical sciences at the University of Arizona, awards ten underrepresented students yearly admitted to one of sixteen biomedical Ph.D. programs at the University of Arizona. Year one scholars receive: $21, 941 salary, tuition fees waived, experience 3-4 laboratory rotations, participate in a colloquium course designed to teach graduate school survival skills, $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national scientific conference, and $1,500 for dissertation support.

Come join one of our five life sciences programs. Begin with a joint orientation weekend (May 29-June 1, 2008), followed by a 10-week research project under the direction of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor, and special activities focused on professional development as well as social interaction. The experience concludes with a poster symposium and banquet on August 9, 2008. Free tuition, generous stipend, room and board and travel allowance. Apply online.

The Lunar and Planetary Institute is offering undergraduate students with 50 semester credit hours or more the chance to experience cutting-edge research in lunar and planetary science. Student interns will get to work one-on-one with scientists from the LPI or NASA’s Johnson Space Center to conduct research on projects of current interest to the lunar and planetary science community. This 10-week program will allow students the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best lunar and planetary scientists in the field.

The Minority Health Disparities Summer Research Opportunities Program (MHD/SROP) sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute and the Graduate College at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ offers summer research in biomedical sciences areas disproportionately affecting minority populations. Underrepresented rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing graduate education in biomedical fields are encourages to apply. For more information visit http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd or contact Sandi Bartell at bartell@email.arizona.edu, 520-626-0096.

NASA's Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program, hosted at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, offers paid 10 or 15-week summer, fall, and spring internship experiences for rising college juniors and above. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a 3.0/4.0 GPA, and be pursuing a major of interest to NASA including engineering, science, mathematics, or special project areas such as history, journalism, accounting, and photography. See website for specific details.

Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences (NAPIRE) Program is accepting applications for summer 2008. The NAPIRE Program is designed to introduce Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate students to the biodiversity of the tropics. As part of the program, students will complete a field project, including experimental design, data gathering, and analysis and presentation of results, in collaboration with fellow students and a research mentor. Course dates June 2 - July 28, 2008.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is offering individual student scholarships funded through a grant provided by the National Science Foundation of up to $10,000 per academic year (up to four years with qualifying criteria) to academically talented and financially challenged students accepted into either the Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree programs offered at the Prescott, Arizona Campus.

Are you interested in conducting research at the  US Department of Energy’s largest multi-purpose laboratory?   Do you know someone who would be an excellent intern,   participating in world-class research with world-class scientists?   Would you like to get paid to learn?   Are you interested in expanding your resumé?   Would you like to gain research experience before   entering the workforce or graduate school?     If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you should visit www.scied.science.doe.gov to learn more about the following programs:          

• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program  
• Community College Institute (CCI) Program  
• Pre-Service Teacher (PST) Program  
• Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program          

Please see www.scied.science.doe.gov for specific program eligibility requirements.       ~Deadline February 1, 2008~     APPLY ONLINE NOW~ www.scied.science.doe.gov ~APPLY ONLINE NOW      Must submit a completed application   Must submit Two Letters of Recommendation     ORNL Education Program Contacts:  Ebony Vauss, (865) 576-3426, ebony.vauss@orau.org   Terry Howard, (865) 241-6395, terry.howard@orau.org    

Research in soft magnetic materials, synthesis of new antibiotics, environmental analysis, molecular structure determination, fuel cell materials, & more.  Areas include analytical, bio-, inorganic, organic,  physical chemistry & interdisciplinary studies.  A "research intensive" focus during first year of graduate study provides opportunities to start research immediately.  Includes optional research group rotations for finding “best fit”. Tuition paid 100% - PLUS a competitive annual stipend - PLUS possible diversity & accomplishment based fellowships. Apply directly online.

IMHOTEP is an eleven-week internship designed to increase the knowledge and skills of undergraduate and graduate students in biostatistics, epidemiology, and occupational safety and health. To qualify for Project: IMHOTEP, candidates must be an underrepresented minority, an undergraduate (Junior, Senior or Recent Graduate) with a grade point average of 2.7 or better. Applicants must also demonstrate a keen interest in pursuing a career in public health.

This REU program at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, focuses on providing an intensive research experience focused on molecular biology, biotechnology and genomics of animals, microbes and plants. The dates for this year's program are May 28 - August 2, 2008. Applications are due Feb 28, 2008. Stipend: $4,100 for the program (applicable taxes will be deducted).

A ten-week residential program that offers qualified underrepresented minority undergraduates in the STEM disciplines an enriching research experience. Participants are placed under the direction of faculty members and each will work on a specific research assignment. The SRI also features a variety of seminars, workshops, and tours designed to enhance skills needed for graduate study. Participants will receive a $3,700 stipend plus free room and board.

The Genome Sequencing Center at Washington University in St. Louis is now accepting applications for its summer program: GSC Undergraduate Scholars. This is an awesome eight-week program, where students will have the chance to conduct research with some of the leading investigators in the field of genetics/genomics. We provide housing, travel to/from St. Louis and a competitive stipend. For an application and to learn more, visit: http://genome.wustl.edu/outreach.cgi

The Polar Earth Observing Network (POLENET) is a science and technology project funded by a major grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Scientists and engineers work together in the Arctic and Antarctica to better understand the feedbacks between the solid earth and the polar ice sheets as global climate changes. Three types of internships are available to work on the POLENET project. Each runs from approximately mid-June to mid-August; pays a stipend and also pays for room & board and travel; and provides for participation in national science conferences. Successful applicants are eligible to participate for multiple summers in POLENET research.

Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program, sponsored by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program in New York City. This ten week program allows freshman and sophomore (class of 2010 or 2011) underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged students to experience life as a MD-PhD student. Conduct independent research projects in a lab at one of our three institutions, while participating in a number of clinical activities including scrubbing into surgeries.

Students are invited to apply for the summer programs at the University of California, Irvine. The faculty mentored opportunities (AGEP, SURF, or UC-LEADS) last 8 weeks from June 22 to August 15, 2008. Benefits include: stipend, housing, travel/research supplies allowance, and career development activities for graduate school preparation. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The diversity team (led by Director Alberto I. Roca, SACNAS Life Member) cares about your future academic goals!

Students are invited to apply for the summer programs at the University of California, Irvine. The faculty mentored opportunities (AGEP, SURF, or UC-LEADS) last 8 weeks from June 22 to August 15, 2008. Benefits include: stipend, housing, travel/research supplies allowance, and career development activities for graduate school preparation. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The diversity team (led by Director Alberto I. Roca, SACNAS Life Member) cares about your future academic goals!

The WVNano NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program at West Virginia University is now accepting applications. Undergraduate participants will be involved in ongoing research in the field of nanotechnology. This ten-week summer program provides a $4200/summer stipend + room & board. Applicants should be rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate students majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics. Application and more information can be found at http://wvnano.wvu.edu/reu.

The newly established section of Ecotoxicology in the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences is searching for students interested in pursuing Masters or Ph.D. degrees at Texas A&M University. Full support (including tuition and a monthly stipend) is currently available for a few students. Research projects address the effects of environmental contaminants on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

A workshop on High Dimensional Statistics and Biology is being heldMarch 30-April 4 ,2008 at the Newton Institute in Cambridge ,England. Travel and subsistence grants will be available for junior US researchers (Graduate Student to Junior Faculty) with preference being given to women and minorities.If you are interested please contact Ms.Tracey Andrew, tlh1000@newton.cam.ac.uk and indicate your interest. Funding decisions will be made in late January or early February 2008.

The UCSF Summer Research Training Program, the Amgen Scholars Program, and the Molecular Biosciences Research Experience for Undergraduates, are unique training opportunities at the only UC campus dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. Interdisciplinary research in the biological, biomedical, and behavioral health sciences for students planning to earn a PhD spend up to 10 weeks working with UCSF faculty members on research projects, attending workshops and seminars, and developing their skills as scientists and scholars.

University of Michigan, Department of Microbiology and Immunology is accepting applications: Advancing Diversity and Excellence in Microbial Pathogenesis, Fellows Program. To apply: submit a CV, list of publications, two page statement of research interests and goals, names of three people who you have asked to send references. Send complete applications: Dr. Michele Swanson, Director, ADEMP Fellows Program, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, 1150 W. Medical Center Dr. 5641 MS II, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5620; mswanson@umich.edu.

SMDEP at UNMC is designed to identify, recruit, and assist future dentists and doctors while providing outreach to underserved populations. This is achieved through a comprehensive 6 week summer experience for current freshmen and sophomore students. The goal of the program is to provide the navigation tools necessary to reach current and future goals and to mentor students as they develop a more concrete work ethic. Travel and summer stipends are provided.

The Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) funds highly qualified individuals to undertake broad studies of the most challenging policy issues in health and health care facing America. Grants of up to $335,000 are awarded to investigators from a variety of disciplines. Deadline for 4-page Letter of Intent Applications: March 26, 2008.

"CREATING BALANCE IN AN UNJUST WORLD" Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus April 4-6, 2008 - Brooklyn, NY. "Social Justice Math" is an exiting new field of education and study, and it is based on the idea that by integrating social and economic issues into mathematics curriculum, students are able to simultaneously learn about social justice and develop mathematical literacy. Mathematics educators (K-12/college) are invited to share best practices to engage students and improve student learning.

Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! This award honors exemplary K-12 mathematics and science teachers for their contributions to improving teaching and learning. The application deadline for elementary teachers is May 1, 2008. (Secondary teachers are eligible to apply in 2009.) For information about the online nomination and application, visit www.paemst.org, or e-mail info@paemst.org.

You’re invited to the 15th Annual Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior (CISAB) Conference at Indiana University Bloomington. Friday, April 25, 2008.  Plenary Speaker: Irving Zucker http://www.indiana.edu/~animal/symposium/  All are welcome!

"CREATING BALANCE IN AN UNJUST WORLD" Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus April 4-6, 2008 - Brooklyn, NY. "Social Justice Math" is an exiting new field of education and study, and it is based on the idea that by integrating social and economic issues into mathematics curriculum, students are able to simultaneously learn about social justice and develop mathematical literacy. Mathematics educators (K-12/college) are invited to share best practices to engage students and improve student learning.

The 2008 Gordon Research Conference on "Pineal Cell Biology: Mechanisms Of Circadian Rhythmicity And Melatonin Action" will be held April 20-25, 2008 in Barga, Italy. Undergraduates, grad students, postdocs and faculty are welcome to apply by March 30, 2008. For Program and speakers, see: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2008&program=pineal Partial support for minority conference participants is available through the Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship Program. See the GRC website for more information http://www.grc.org/diversity.aspx?page=3 . For conference information, contact david.weaver@umassmed.edu.

Triangle Coalition has opened registration for its Annual Conference on STEM Education Policy. The Conference will be held on February 25-26 and will focus on key issues confronting education leaders at all levels. Among the topics at this year's conference will be the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and the continuing discussion concerning American competitiveness and the best approaches to STEM education. You must make your hotel reservation at the conference hotel by January 25 (Friday) to receive our special, discounted conference rate. Early registration deadline February 1, 2008.