Looking to gain research experience this semester? Want to learn more about neuroscience? The UMD Institute for Systems Research, Neural Systems Lab, is looking for a part time research assistant to help lab members with on-going experiments for the Spring semester 2008 and beyond. Currently, our lab is investigating auditory receptive field plasticity and other task-related attentional effects in the auditory system. We are also studying the role of the prefrontal cortex in mediating attention and neural plasticity. The research assistant will be involved with behavioral training of experimental animals, assisting graduate students and post docs, as well as being responsible for general lab maintenance and ordering of supplies. We are looking for someone who can reliably work 20hrs/ week or more, preferably 4hrs/day. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Junior or Senior level students are preferred, especially if they have an interest in gaining research experience in preparation for graduate school.

If interested, please submit a brief statement of interest and your cv/resume to Dr. Jonathan Fritz at ripple@isr.umd.edu Also feel free to check out our website www.isr.umd.edu/Labs/NSL for more information

In this laboratory, the primary animal under study is Astyanax mexicanus, a small tetra native to Texas and Mexico in both epigean (surface-dwelling) and hypogean (cave-dwelling) forms. The ideal candidate will be expected to care for the fish and maintain their habitat through daily upkeep.

An interest in science is required. Preference will be given to biological science or zoology majors. Previous experience is not required but is helpful. Physical stamina is a must as some heavy lifting may be required.

Compensation is $6.50/hour, with intermittent merit raises. Student will be expected to work 6-8 hours per week. Hours are flexible within reason. Some weekend hours may be required.

Duties:

• Cleaning and maintenance of aquaria
• Basic animal care (feeding) and monitoring of health and behavior
• Assistance in breeding fish
• Maintenance and monitoring of equipment
• Testing equipment and water for conformity to optimal standards

For more information, please visit http://www.clfs.umd.edu/biology/faculty/jeffery/ and http://life.umd.edu/labs/jeffery/cavefish.html. Masato Yoshizawa Ph.D. Laboratory for Evolutionary Developmental Biology 2271 Biology-Psychology building Department of Biology University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Tel: 1-301-405-7377 Fax: 1-301-314-9358 e-mail: yossy@umd.edu

For the 4th consecutive year, RISE provides well-qualified North American undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a research internship in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics. Modelled after RISE, RISE Professional gives recent graduates and graduate students the opportunity to intern in Germany in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, and physics.

RISE: During Summer 2008, RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g. Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands-on lab work and to provide a built-in social network. DAAD provides students a scholarship to cover living expenses, a five-day German rail pass, and an invitation to a three-day meeting in Heidelberg. RISE interns are not only exposed to advanced research but have the rare opportunity to learn about Germany from the inside as they make new friends, establish professional contacts, and spend weekends exploring the heart of Europe. Online registration and the internship database for RISE can be found at at http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html For more information on RISE please visit our web-site or email rise@daad.de The application deadline is January 31, 2008.

RISE Professional: Recent graduates and graduate students also have the opportunity to intern in Germany through RISE Professional. Program participants are matched with a German company, where they gain insight into the professional applications of science and engineering, obtain practical skills, and experience a new culture. RISE Professional features a scholarship to cover living expenses, a lump-sum payment for travel costs, and a three-day meeting in Bonn. Please note that the internship database for RISE Professional is now available. We will be accepting applications for RISE Professional until January 15, 2008. Please visit http://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en/index.html to view our list of Summer 2008 internship opportunities or email rise-pro@daad.de for further information.

As the Director of the University of Arizona NIH/IMSD Scholars program and Associate Dean of the Graduate College, I am asking for your assistance in informing your underrepresented minority students about two special opportunities, one for undergraduates and one for graduate students offered by the University of Arizona.

The Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program

For undergraduates in the summer between their junior and senior year, or students who have completed their baccalaureate degree but not been accepted into a graduate program, the program offers:

• A financial award of $4,000 for 10 weeks of research and other activities
• Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere within the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
• Six units of transferable research course credit
• Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls

The explicit objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly cardiovascular and respiratory research) in which they have a specific interest, participate in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop, and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research symposium.

The NIH/ISMD Graduate Scholars Program

For prospective graduate students interested in a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, the Graduate College also sponsors an NIH/IMSD Scholars Program. The program s intent is to guarantee five (5) years of funding to those who are admitted into one of sixteen (16) biomedical graduate programs at the University of Arizona. Also, attached is a graduate college application fee waiver which some students maybe eligible for. First year scholars receive:

• A financial award of $21,516 in the form of a research assistantship
• In-state and out-of-state tuition waivers
• $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national conference
• Rotation through 3-4 laboratories
• Participation in a small group seminar focusing on survival skills for graduate school
• In subsequent years, equivalent funding will be provided in the form of a research or teaching assistantship, traineeship and/or fellowship
• Support of up to $1,500 to assist with supplies for their dissertation.

You may review aspects of these programs, including an online application for the summer program, at our website: http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd

If you have any questions about these programs, please contact me (mvelez@grad.arizona.edu) or Sandi Bartell (bartell@email.arizona.edu) the IMSD Program Coordinator. Also, I would be happy to mail you informational brochures on both programs and attached is a summer program flyer.

As you know, the University of Arizona is one of top 20 public universities in the country, as reflected in our rankings by the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, and discipline-specific assessments and second in the country for the diversity of its student body. The UA is a research extensive and Land Grant University, and one of 67 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. It is one of a few universities in the country that houses Colleges of Science, Medicine and Agriculture within the same campus. This configuration, in addition to the presence of Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health, and the Arizona Cancer Center (the largest such center in the Southwest), Sarver Heart Center and the Steele Memorial Children s Research Center, gives the University of Arizona unparalleled opportunities in biomedical teaching and research. Adding to this configuration is the new BIO5 Institute that brings together scientists from five disciplines agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science and engineering.

Thank you very much for your assistance in reaching your students with this valuable information.

Sincerely,

Maria Teresa Velez, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of the Graduate College, University of Arizona and Director, NIH/IMSD Scholars Program

Job description is as follows. Position is full-time, salary-based. A great way to start your career!

If interested, please email or fax resume and cover letter to PetrosOkubagzi, MD (Petros.G.Okubagzi@medstar.net), fax number 202-829-5438.

Job Summary
Assists in the research efforts with the opportunity to implement and coordinate clinical research protocols in compliance with GCP and FDA regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete research for CRI trials in accordance with FDA and GCP guidelines.
• Coordinate protocol implementation and document processing for clinical trials, including but not limited to, patient screening & recruitment, informed consent process, study enrollment and patient follow up.
• Communicates with sponsors, investigators, clinical monitors and colleagues to ensure effective clinical trial implementation and progress.
• Participate in conferences, departmental meetings, continuing education, investigator meetings, site initiation, interim monitoring and closeout study visits as assigned.
• Monitor patients study progress to fulfill protocol and sponsor requirements. Assist personnel in the research department on study related activities, as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a health related field. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple duties with close attention to detail required. Computer skills (Microsoft Office) preferred.

Marathon Wild Bird Center has a nice pop-up trailer and a site at a local campground for an intern to live cost free! If you know of a college student, preferably studying veterinary medicine or biology, then send him or her our way. We are someone willing to commit three to six months providing us with 40 hours of volunteer time a week. In exchange for their time, they get lodging, the opportunity to work with us, and the chance to gain hands-on experience in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned wild birds IN THE FLORIDA KEYS. Our only prerequisite is that the student has his or her own vehicle. http://www.marathonwildbirdcenter.org/

Intern Orientation
Upon arrival, interns are provided a broad orientation to Marathon Wild Bird Center. This orientation, lasting several days, includes introduction to all the personnel and the various research projects on-going in the rehab center. Interns are introduced to our volunteers and office staff and the existing bird patients as well as their history in rehab and our course of action for their hopeful release. Our president provides an introduction to the website which is online. Internet access is available at the public library. Computer resources are available at the local internet cafe. The intern s immediate supervisor will discuss specific expectations for field work, work schedules and time off, and other lab protocols.

Marathon Wild Bird Ctr:
305-743-8382
5550 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050, US

Please respond to: wildbirdmarathon@bellsouth.net
Attention - Kelly Grinter

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF), formerly Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

The URF allows students to conduct research in the summer with an ASM member faculty mentor at their home institution and present the results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The fellowship requires a joint application from both the student and faculty mentor. Application are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319. Deadline is February 1, 2008

The MURF provides an opportunity for historically excluded and underrepresented students to participate in research projects at their home institution or at selected institutions throughout the U.S. and gain experience presenting the results of their research at the ASM General Meeting the following year. Applications are available online at http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322. Deadline is February 1, 2008

Contact Tiffani Fonseca at 202/942-9283 or tfonseca@asmusa.org if you have questions.

Dow AgroSciences has positions available for students seeking summer internship opportunities. These opportunities are full-time positions available from May until August. Applicable majors would include:

• Biology (biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, entomology, microbiology, molecular biology, plant pathology, or plant physiology)
• Chemistry (analytical, colloidal, material, organic, physical, or surface)
• Informatics (bioinformatics or chemical)
• Molecular modeling
• Any agriculture-related majors

Research & Development opportunities include both laboratory-based and field station research positions. Positions for both R&D field station research and sales and marketing opportunities are located throughout the US whereas the laboratory-based R&D positions are located at our headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.

To apply for an internship at Dow AgroSciences, please submit a cover letter and a resume, including a current GPA and references, electronic copies are strongly preferred. Be sure to specify your interest in the intern program and your preference for R&D laboratory-based positions, field R&D positions or sales/marketing internships. Resumes should be sent electronically to:

bablakeslee@dow.com OR
mtsullenberger@dow.com

For more information about the R&D Summer Intern Program please visit http://www.dowagro.com/careers/students/intern.htm

Our Burn Center is the only adult burn treatment center in the Washington metropolitan area. This 17-bed facility features a multidisciplinary team approach to burn care that provides comprehensive care for burn victims. Members of the burn center actively participate in many basic, translational, and clinical research studies.

This position will allow a college student to work along side surgical fellows, residents and attendings and assist in data compilation and literature searches. Further responsibilities and autonomy will be given based on interest and aptitude. The majority of tasks initially assigned will be completed remotely by the student in close communication with a Burn Center team member. As the student gains skill and interest they may be assigned projects of their own and find themselves spending more time on campus.

To be considered please submit a statement of intent and a resume to jeffrey.w.shupp@medstar.net. You may also use this email address for questions.

California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, California)
Caltech's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program introduces students to research under the guidance of seasoned research mentors at Caltech and JPL. SURF is modeled on the grant-seeking process and as such students collaborate with potential mentors to define and develop a project; write a research proposal; a faculty committee reviews the proposals and recommends awards; students carry out the work over a 10-week period in the summer; and at the conclusion of the program, they submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at SURF Seminar Day, a symposium modeled on a professional technical meeting. An aim of Caltech s summer programs is to increase the representation of underrepresented students in science and engineering graduate programs and to make Caltech s programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech. The program supports Caltech s commitment to training a diverse set of science, technology, engineering, and math leaders. For more information, visit http://www.surf.caltech.edu/

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (Cold Spring Harbor, New York)
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community. Approximately 25 students from around the world will be accepted to the 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in areas of Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Macromolecular Structure, and Bioinformatics. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.cshl.edu/urp

Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Emory (SURE) allows undergraduate students to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor. Students receive training in the research methods applicable to their research plan, analyze their data and create written and oral presentations of their results. At the end of the summer, participants share their research via our poster symposium. Panels of faculty and graduate students help explore mentoring issues, and make recommendations on how to choose a graduate program and how to balance work and family responsibilities. Speakers address their own involvement in science careers and the requirements for success in their fields. Weekly ethics discussions allow students to explore the ethical aspects of research careers. Awards for popular science essays [optional submission] and scientific posters are made at the end of the program. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/SURE/SURE.html

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, Washington)
A summer research program for undergraduate students between their junior and senior year of studies is established at the Hutchinson Center. The program provides financial support and instruction on a research project under the guidance of a faculty member and laboratory staff. Students spend a nine week period as part of a research team after selecting an area of interest, such as: cellular biology, developmental biology, genetics, membrane biology, molecular biology, molecular immunology, structural biology, oncogenes, or virology. Weekly student/faculty research meetings take place throughout the summer, and students are encouraged to participate in other Center colloquia and seminars. Application deadline is January 11, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/

Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine)
The Jackson Laboratory has an 83-year history of engaging students in research internships in genetics, bioinformatics, and mouse models of human diseases. Students work on independent projects under a scientist mentor and live together in a waterfront mansion. Application deadline is January 18, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.jax.org/education/ssp.html

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
The LSU/HHMI Summer Undergraduate Research Program offers opportunities across the Life Science disciplines, including Biological Sciences and Chemistry, as well as Biological Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Horticulture. Our HHMI SURP combines with REUs from NSF and NIH to broaden the experiences of all our students across science. Application deadline is February 13, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.biology.lsu.edu/hhmiprog/undergrad/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
The MIT Department of Biology offers a 10-week summer research-intensive training program designed to encourage students from under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds to attend graduate school and pursue a career in research. Students accepted into the summer program receive housing, a weekly stipend, and travel allowance and conduct supervised research in one of over 70 research laboratories affiliated with the Department of Biology. During the summer, students have several opportunities to give oral presentations on their research. At the end of the program students give a poster presentation on their research, and submit a 5-page research summary, and a one-page personal statement about their summer experience at MIT. Application deadline is January 30, 2008. For more information, visit http://mit.edu/biology/www/outreach/summer_research/undergraduates.html

New York University (New York, New York)
The Sackler Institute and the Office of Diversity Affairs have sponsored a research internship program in the medical sciences for undergraduate students for the past 18 years. The purpose of the program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.), the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students may work with faculty in the disciplines of biochemistry, bio-informatics, biomedical imaging, cellular and molecular biology, clinical investigation, computational biology, developmental genetics, forensic pathology, immunology, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, structural biology and virology. Application deadline February 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.med.nyu.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html

Rice University (Houston, Texas)
Rice University s Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (IBB) 2008 Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs focus on cellular engineering and bionanotechnology. Application deadline for both programs is is February 15, 2008. For more information, visit http://cohesion.rice.edu/naturalsciences/nsfreu/index.cfm? doc_id=11338 (for Cellular Engineering) and http://cohesion.rice.edu/naturalsciences/hhmi/index.cfm?doc_id=10945 (for Bionanotechnology).

Rockefeller University (New York, New York)
The Rockefeller University, one of the nation's premier centers for scientific research, invites college sophomores and juniors to apply for a unique summer research opportunity. The 10 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program allows students to engage in intensive laboratory research, working one-on-one with faculty, postdocs and graduate fellows to experience life as a graduate student in the biological sciences. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. For additional information, visit http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf/

Stanford University (Stanford, California)
The Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP) is a fully funded, 8-week residential research program open to current undergraduate students. The SSRP provides an opportunity for advanced research for undergraduates who want to prepare for and enter PhD, MD/PhD, or MD programs. Each student is matched with a Stanford faculty member and lab mentor and works on a research project that is challenging, involves a broad range of research techniques, and is feasible within the 8-week period. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://ssrp.stanford.edu/

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Rutgers
University (Piscataway, New Jersey) The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Rutgers University invite outstanding juniors and sophomores to apply to a highly successful summer research program, RISE (Research In Science and Engineering). RISE provides exciting interdisciplinary opportunities that span the biological, physical, behavioral and computational sciences, student input into selection of faculty mentor, extensive professional enrichment including GRE prep and guidance on graduate school admission, a great location only a short train ride from New York/Philadelphia and at the national hub of the pharmaceutical industry, and an outstanding record of alumni awards and graduate school placement. Review of applications begins January 15 and continues until all positions are filled. For more information, visit http://rise.rutgers.edu

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Rutgers University are pleased to invite applications for the 2008 summer research program focused on Neuroscience. Outstanding applicants will be selected to join a research laboratory on the UMDNJ or Rutgers campus for a 10 week program over the summer where they will engage in hands-on experimentation. Application deadline is February 29, 2008. For more information, visit http://www2.umdnj.edu/neuroweb/summer_prog/index.htm

University of California San Diego (San Diego, California)
UCSD Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences offers research opportunities for undergraduate students, recent graduates and masters students in engineering, mathematics, and the physical, biomedical, life, marine and ocean sciences. During the summer program, students are matched with a faculty mentor for an eight week research experience. Each student is assigned a graduate student advocate to ensure they get the most out of their experience. The program includes GRE preparation course, workshops to assist with preparation for graduate school and the challenges of doctoral programs. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students in science disciplines. Our Graduate Admissions Committees have identified the significance of applicants with proven research experience, creditable letters of reference from known faculty mentors and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a doctorial degree. Applications are currently under review and new applications will be accepted as long as there are spots remaining in the program. For more information, visit http://ogs.ucsd.edu/stars/index.aspx

University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, Massachusetts)
The University of Massachusetts Medical School NIH Summer Research Fellowship Program is a non-credit, ten-week, structured research experience. The program consists of "hands-on" laboratory research experience with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model and advisor. The program is designed to provide participants in-depth exposure to the actual practice of scientific research in the hopes that the excitement, challenge and creativity of the enterprise will convince them to consider basic research in the sciences as a viable career choice. Application deadline is March 16, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.umassmed.edu/summer

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Over two hundred and fifty participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. Application deadline is February 8, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF

The Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level, have completed the sophomore year, and be a U.S. citizen. Forty five participating faculty offer training in biophysics, computational biology, and quantitative and analytical chemistry. Application deadline is February 8, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF

Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)
The BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMed RAP) at Washington University in St. Louis is a 10-week summer research program for exceptional students interested in pursuing biomedical research careers. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience to prepare participants for top-quality Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences. Additionally, social and career building activities are an integral part of the program. Application deadline is January 31, 2008. For more information, visit http://biomedrap.wustl.edu

Yale University School of Medicine (New Haven, Connecticut)
Each participant of the Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program (BioSTEP) works for 10 weeks in the research laboratory of a Yale faculty member who serves as the participant s mentor. The research experience also includes weekly seminars and workshops on topics such as Applying to Graduate and Medical Schools and Writing for the Sciences , as well as social and cultural events. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://info.med.yale.edu/omca/programs/biostep.htm

Our six-week pre-medical student summer program is the Yale Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP). Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, SMDEP offers intensive science enrichment for freshmen and sophomores interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Students attend weekly seminars and workshops as well as social and cultural events. Application deadline is March 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://info.med.yale.edu/omca/programs/mmep.htm

HHMI Janelia Farm (Ashburn, Virginia)
HHMI is initiating its own summer research program at Janelia Farm, our new facility in Virginia. The program supports undergraduates to spend ten weeks during the summer living and working as an intern on the research campus. Research areas include neurobiology, physics, computer science, math, and engineering. Since the research groups are small and highly interactive, this program should provide a very personal experience, providing direct and frequent contact with lab leaders. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.hhmi.org/janelia/undergrad.html

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of a two year undergraduate scholarship opportunity, the *2008 Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program*.

Participant Benefits:

• 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

Eligibility Requirements:

• US citizen
• 3.0 GPA or better (cumulative & current)
• Majoring in NOAA related disciplines, including oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences

  Completed Applications must be received by February 8, 2008

  For more information contact:
  ChantellHaskins at (301) 713-9437 x 125, or
  StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov
  or go to http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

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The Laboratory of Macrophage Biology, at the University of Maryland has an opening for a full time laboratory research assistant (technician), starting in January or February 2008. This individual's major responsibilities will include overseeing basic laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies and keeping records, preparing media and buffers, and performing basic immunological assays. The individual will be expected to learn tissue culture, ELISA, Western blotting, and various molecular biological techniques. The requirements for the position are a college degree and a minimum of several credit hours of classroom laboratory experience. Basic techniques in pipetting, calculating concentrations, and sterile tissue culture are required. This position is ideal for college graduates that wish to work in a research lab before applying for an advanced degree in graduate or medical school.

If interested please send a curriculum vitae and three references by January 1st, 2008.

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The American Geological Institute (AGI) seeks outstanding geoscience students with a strong interest in federal science policy for a semester-long internship in geoscience and public policy in Washington DC. Interns will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies. They will also hone their writing and Web publishing skills. AGI is planning to accept one intern for spring 2008 at a fixed stipend of $4,500 for fourteen weeks. The application deadline is December 21, 2007.

By geoscience students, we mean undergraduate and masters students in atmospheric, oceanic, earth, environmental or soil sciences or a related field of engineering (primarily geotechnical, mining or petroleum). Any student who is working toward a degree that reflects the broad spectrum of professionals who are members of AGI's 44 geoscience member societies is welcome to apply.

More information is available at http://www.agiweb.org/gap/interns/index.html.

Linda Rowan
Director of Government Affairs
American Geological Institute
4220 King St
Alexandria VA 22302

Phone: 703-379-2480 x228
FAX: 703-379-7563
email: rowan@agiweb.org
website: www.agiweb.org

The Gardening for Nutrition program is an initiative of the Baltimore City and County Food Stamp Nutrition Education program. The program is administered through the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, and is implemented through partnerships with public agencies serving low income communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The goal of the program is to promote consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables by engaging youth and adults in gardening experiences which provide access to affordable produce and exposure to the wide variety of healthy foods and flavors that can be grown at home.

During the 2008 growing season, the FSNE gardening educator will work with schools, recreation centers, and senior centers throughout Baltimore City and County to deliver the program. While the program's focus is nutrition, the lessons provided reinforce concepts related to ecology and environmental sciences, and are interdisciplinary in nature.

An intern is sought to assist in curriculum development, program planning and preparation, instruction, and program administration. The internship would begin as early as late February/early March 2008, and would last until the end of the semester, with the potential to extend through the summer.

The hours are flexible but will require a commitment of at least 10-15 hours per week. Potential applicants must have his/her own transportation, but would be reimbursed for mileage.

The position is unpaid; however, there is the potential to earn independent study credit if approved by a faculty advisor.

Qualifications: Students seeking degrees in environmental science any of the life sciences, especially those with an interest in education. Background or interest in horticulture, agronomy/agroecology, food security issues, or nutrition is highly desirable. Must be willing to work hard, including physical labor. Must be reliable and organized and possess good communication skills. A strong candidate will be comfortable working with produce and demonstrating simple preparations of fruits and vegetables.

To apply: Email or mail a current resume and cover letter describing your interest in the program and any relevant experiences not reflected in your resume to:

Chrissa Carlson
chrissa@umd.edu
Maryland Cooperative Extension
1840 York Road, Suite J
Timonium, MD 21093
410-666-0445

• Must be a student in the College of Chemical & Life Sciences
• Must have completed at least one semester here at Maryland
• Must be computer literate
• Must have a GPA of 2.0>
• Rising seniors should not apply

Days & Hours Needed:
Monday 11-2pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 1-4:30
Thursday 12-4:30
Friday 8:30-12pm
Office Hours are 8-4:30

Students should be able to work 7 to 10 hours per week.
Students should be available for at least 2 to 3 hour time frames.

Starting salary $7.00 per hour!

Applicants should email a letter of interest and available hours to:
Chirice Cade(cccade@umd.edu)

Student Services
1300 Symons Hall

I am a 4th year graduate student in the Biology department and am looking for an undergraduate who is interested in working with me next semester (and possibly next year) helping me with lab work for credit. My research focuses on understanding how functional morphology, ecology, behavior and phylogeny have influenced female sperm storage in crabs. To address these factors, I am conducting a comparative analysis of reproductive traits and mating behavior in "true" crabs. Depending on the number of credits (and how long) the student would like to work with me, I need help in prepping samples for counts and conducting counts and could also use help with analyzing behavioral videos, measurements, and dissecting crabs. Through my advisor I am connected to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD and we could discuss where might be the best place for me to set the student up providing availability of equipment (College Park or Edgewater since I can pretty much work at either place).

This would probably be the best fit for a student without a lot of lab experience. The work will be a combination of microscopy (some phase contrast), dissections, cell counts, measurements and maybe even some field collection (if he/she is interested). I would be more than willing to teach him/her as many additional techniques as I can. I could give them the opportunity to gain experience working with graphing and statistical programs (if that is of interest).

Contact Paula Rodgers at rodgersp@si.edu

The University of Maryland has been asked to select one student to participate in the summer 2008 EXROP (EXceptional Research OPortunities) Program, sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The goal of this program is to expand the pool of talented students who enter graduate studies with the goal of becoming academic scientists. It is open to undergraduate students (usually sophomores and juniors, but freshmen and seniors will also be considered) from a disadvantaged background or from groups typically underrepresented in the sciences. In addition to having a research experience in a top biomedical research lab, EXROP participants are eligible to apply for Gilliam Graduate Fellowship, which provide 5 years of funding leading to a PhD in the biological sciences.

Additional information and application instructions can be found at http://www.life.umd.edu/hhmi/Programs/EXROP2008.html Interested students should contact Dr. Kaci Thompson at hhmi@umd.edu or stop by 1313 Symons Hall by December 7.