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No matter where you work in the health profession, you will not be able to touch patients. And there are very strict privacy regulations. However, although you may be doing routine tasks, this is incredibly valuable experience to let you see what happens on the inside of a medical career. It also allows you to meet people who can discuss and mentor your career path with you.
1. Hospitals:
a. May be called a “Volunteer”, not “Intern”. Intern implies someone who has graduated medical school.
b. Each hospital has a Volunteer Coordinator or Volunteer Office, etc. They will have the application packages for you. If you are applying for an ACADEMIC YEAR POSITION please tell the coordinator you are enrolled in the Science Internship Program at Wootton High School.
c. The links are on the POST. Apply NOW to as many as you can.
i. Shady Grove
ii. Suburban
iii. Montgomery General
iv. NIH Clinical Center
v. Bethesda Naval
vi. ETC: There are hundreds of other Hospitals around here, Silbey, Childrens, Washington Hospital Center, NOVA, UM, Georgetown, GWU, etc). I have had interns at all of them. And all will follow the same “pattern” for application.
2. Medical Offices (Doctors, Dentists, Physical Therapists, other Therapists, etc) and “Minute” “Emergency” Urgent Care” clinics:
a. Doctors want you to come to them with resume in hand. This shows interest and “initiative”. Be prepared to discuss why you chose this field of medicine and why this doctor.
3. Public Health: There are a lot of governmental health offices and entities: Local (Rockville, Gaithersburg, etc), County, State, National.
a. Many of them list volunteer positions on the SSL hours site. Link is on the POST
b. Contact someone at the site- and again why you are interested in this site, this field and this person.
4. Volunteer Organizations: A zillion of them, such as Lymphoma/Leukemia Society. Choose your condition of interest. Most non-profits and may have volunteer positions in their offices. Great way to make contacts.
5. Professional Societies: For example, local medical societies
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POSTED 2/1: WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY MENTORING PROGRAM
attend and see if they are really committed to this and will agree to be a mentor for a summer + academic year internship!
I am writing to introduce an exciting opportunity for high-school girls to participate in the Women in Technology 2012 Spring Mentor-Protégé Program offered by our Girls in Technology committee. This program provides high school girls with an opportunity to meet and be mentored by women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-related fields. There is no charge for this professionally developed and fully funded program, rich with opportunities for high school girls. We are currently accepting applications from protégés for our Maryland program.
This Spring, GIT has added Rockville, Maryland, as a second location for its 2012 Mentor-Protégé program. The sessions will be held at the Maryland Biotechnology Center (located in the Shady Grove Innovation Center) from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on the following dates:
Orientation - 02/16/12
Session 1 - 3/01/12
Session 2 - 3/15/12
Session 3 - 3/29/12
The program is comprised of three 2-hour sessions where girls engage with a panel of professional women to learn about their careers and then have a one-on-one mentoring session. Studies have shown while that girls and boys take math and science courses in roughly equal numbers, fewer women than men pursue these careers. We believe it is important for girls to see and talk with successful women in STEM-related fields to understand what kinds of opportunities they may have and help increase their self-confidence in pursuing these careers that are underrepresented by women.
After the program is concluded, girls are eligible to compete for a monetary scholarship award by writing an essay about their experience and will have an opportunity to participate in a raffle for two iPad 2s.
For more information, please visit:
http://womenintechnology.org/git
<http://womenintechnology.org/git>
The deadline for protégé applications for this Spring is February 8th
Online Application: http://womenintechnology.wufoo.com/forms/git-mentorprotege-program/
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POSTED 1/25: DEADLINE FOR IBBR INTERNSHIP FEB 10
Many different opportunities available
SUMMER &/OR ACADEMIC YEAR INTERNSHIP AT IBBR:
The University of Maryland Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (formerly the Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology) is supporting a limited number of internships for high school students. The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for highly motivated students to work with mentors to explore career opportunities in the fields of: • Biotechnology • Computer Technology • Administrative and Facilities Operations.
Students will work with a mentor headed by one of the IBBR faculty and staff. Information about IBBR can be found on their web sites: http://ibbr.umd.edu/ There are three options to this program. Priority placement will be given to students enrolled who have taken or are concurrent Molecular Biology (or) Molecular Biotechnology AND are applying for summer + academic year placement. • Full year: Summer + Academic Year credit program: A one-year program of paid summer internship + academic year internship. Students may receive summer pay and MCPS Internship course credit for the academic semesters. • Summer only: Paid internship. Course credit may be arranged. • Academic Year only: Students must be enrolled in the MCPS Internship course and will receive course credit.
Find the application at:http://teacherweb.com/MD/DNAResourceCenter/DNAResourceCenter/photo8.aspx
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posted 1/25: J. Craig Venter Institute
J. Craig Venter Institute Discover Genomics
The Internship Program provides opportunities to inspire young scientists and other science professionals to work in all areas of the Institute. Interns are assigned to a mentor who is a member of the Institute's faculty or senior staff. A research program/work experience is tailored to each participant's education level and capabilities. Interns are required to present a summary of their research/work experience to the Institute's staff at the conclusion of their Internship. Students doing research at JCVI during the Fall or Spring semester should apply to receive credit from their high school or college. Interns are required to present a summary of their research/work experience to the Institute's staff at the conclusion of their Internship.
Ourresearch groupsfocus on human genomic medicine, infectious disease, plant, microbial and environmental genomics, synthetic biology and biological energy, bioinformatics, and software engineering. One of our core areas has always been high-throughput genomic sequencing which features the latest DNA sequencers, a new technology development lab and a state-of-the-art data center. The JCVI has a Policy Center dedicated to exploring the social and ethical issues surrounding genomic research, and an Education Group that seeks to enlighten and engage the next generation of scientists through efforts such as the DiscoverGenomics! Science Education Program. In addition to our research group administrative internships are available in communications, library and environmental health and safety areas.
http://www.jcvi.org/cms/education/internship-program/important-dates/
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posted 1/15:
Hi- Many of yu have sent me emails asking about various specific aspects of internship that apply to you, personally. Thank you for doing this. Each internship is personal so I appreciate being able to give you first-hand answers.
I promise I will get back to you. But right now I am buried under a mountain of paperwork for this semester's grades. Let me clear that out first so I can devote all of my thoughts to your question.
I'll be back in touch in a couple of days.
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POSTED 1/13: REGISTER FOR ACADEMIC YEAR INTERNSHIP (or SUMMER + ACADEMIC YEAR)
If you are registering for science internship for the academic year: Academic Year only or Summer + Academic year.
You must complete a Wootton High School common application. I have them. You can either pick one up from me on Tuesday BEFORE school or print out the electronic version. It my be on the WHS web site somewhere. But I will also upload it to the Science Internship web page: “ACADEMIC YEAR: Starting Your Internship: Data Package”. http://teacherweb.com/MD/WoottonHS/Adler-ScienceInternship/photo9.aspx
SEE LEFT HAND COLUMN: "ACADEMIC YEAR: Starting Your Internship
Data Package:
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PLACED WITH A MENTOR OR SITE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE!!!
Please complete the WHS application and bring it AND your registration card for me to sign. The WHS application is due back to Dr. Thomas by January 27. So get it to me before then. I will not be available Wednesday through Friday of next week. So either bring it Tuesday (BEFORE SCHOOL in room 208) or once you start second semester. Again- best time to find me…. BEFORE SCHOOL in room 208.
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POSTED 1/12: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE: The National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking exceptional candidates for its Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer internship program.
The mission of the NEI is to conduct and support research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other visual disorders. Because we believe that a diverse group of scientists plays a crucial role in accomplishing this mission, NEI seeks to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in vision research by promoting career development opportunities for science students interested in pursuing a career in research or medicine.
The DIVRO program offers each participant the opportunity to work closely with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural Research and provides students with hands-on training in a research environment that will prepare them to continue their studies and advance their careers in basic and clinical research.
The program supports students age sixteen and over who are enrolled at least half-time in high school or in an accredited U.S. college or university and have completed course work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or science course GPA of 3.2 or better. Interns typically work 8-12 weeks at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD or at the Twinbrook facility at Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD. Internships may begin between mid-May and the beginning of July. Stipend is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Interested candidates must apply through the NIH Summer Internship Program atwww.training.nih.gov/programs/sip and indicate the following information:
For Question #9 of the on-line application, Preferred Institute/Center (IC):
National Eye Institute (NEI)
In your Cover Letter, please indicate your interest in the DIVRO program.
For more information about the DIVRO program, please visitwww.nei.nih.gov/training/diversity_in_research.asp or contact
Dr. Cesar Perez-Gonzalez, Ph.D. atcesarp@nei.nih.gov. For information about working at the NEI, please visitwww.nei.nih.gov/training/summer_intern.asp.
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POSTED 1/9: GREAT WAY TO MEET A POTENTIAL MENTOR:
How much do you know about your universe? If you have every wondered how it all began, what’s at the edge, and how it all will end, then you will want to take advantage of a very special opportunity. Professor Cole Miller from the University of Maryland’s Department of Astronomy is coming to Wootton to discuss answers to questions such as these:
- · How old is the universe and how do we know?
- · What is the ultimate fate of the universe?
- · How do Einstein’s theories shape our vision of space and what other theories are there?
- · What happens to space and time near Black Holes?
- · WHAT IS DARK MATTER?
- · WHAT IS DARK ENERGY?
- · And any question that your own imagination can conjure!
Please plan to attend this excellent lecture/question-answer session nextWednesday, January 11th, after school (2:30-4:00) in room 183. Attendance will count for STARS lecture credit. Please see or e-mail Mr. Thompson (Michael_U_Thompson@mcpsmd.org) in room 212 with any questions.
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POSTED 1/4: HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN ACADEMIC YEAR SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
Remember at the meeting in November how I said things will get very confusing because all these science internship opportunities have similar vocabulary and the due dates are about the same times?
Well- here is an example.
Step #1: Answer this Question: Do you want an academic year science internship? If the answer is "no", I want to do summer stuff only. Then go no further and apply for all the summer things you can find. If the answer is "yes", I want summer + academic year or academic year only - then read along:
Academic year science internship is a course and you must register for it just like any other science course. The course code is 3511/12 (for single period) or 3521/22 (for double period).
Step #2: Now answer this Question: Are you planning to go off-site (away from school to your work site) or planning to stay here at WHS working for a science teacher?
· Option a:on-site: Find a science teacher who will sponsor you. Get a form from me and have teacher sign it. Bring signed form to me. I give you a form that says you can register for the academic year course.
· Option b:off-site: Come to meeting at lunch Wednesday, 1/11 (or not since it will be a repeat of November meetings). Pick up WHS application to do an academic year internship. Applications will be available at the lunch meeting, online on WHS website or from me. Fill it out so it is clear that you want a science internship. Follow directions (on the application form) about submitting the form.
· YOU DONOT HAVE TO BE PLACED– YOU DONOT NEED TO HAVE A WORKSITE IDENTIFIED– IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR ACADEMIC YEAR. HELPING YOU FIND A WORKSITE IS ONE OF THE THINGS THEY PAY ME FOR.
· Once I know who is registered for the academic year course, I will begin to work with my personal contacts to help you find a suitable placement.
· If you are planning to work during the summer also, then apply for EVERYTHING! Most mentors will keep you during the academic year, too.
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POSTED 1/3: Couple of Reminders:
1. Complete all application forms completely and legibly. No tiny letters. And use dark ink.
2. Make sure you have followed the directions in the application. No freelancing here. Do exactly what it says.
3. Give your teachers plenty of time to write recommendations! Remember how I told you to complete the IBBR application during our meetings in early November??? If you had done as I said, you would already have teacher recommendations on file! And ask politely. A thank you gift is nice, too. Nothing elaborate, just a small token of appreciation.
4. If I have a form on file from our meetings in early November, I will edit your resume. But plan on at least 24-48 hours! And please don't argue with me about what I say! Remember you are applying for a science position. Put your science stuff front and center. If you highlight sports stuff (for example), they will think you are not serious about science.
5. I can get your transcript for you. Send me an email and I will notify you when it is ready.
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POSTED 1/3:
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (JHU) APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL):
Although you can apply for summer, the site prefers FULL YEAR COMMITMENT.
JHU-APL is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research, and development. Located in Laurel, MD, APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to develop a critical World War II technology in 1942.
We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, and 68% of our recruits are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 600 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $980 million.
APL solves complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation. That's how we decide what work we will pursue, and it's how we've chosen to benchmark our success. Our sponsors include most of the nation's pivotal government agencies. The expertise we bring includes highly qualified and technically diverse teams with hands-on operational knowledge of the military and security environments. We offer an outstanding and creative staff, augmented by world-class facilities.
As a division of The Johns Hopkins University (JHU), education is an important part of APL’s mission. The Laboratory supports education at all levels to encourage current and future engineers and scientists.
See Mrs. Adler in room 208 before school pick up an application for an internship here. The school-based contact (Mrs. Adler) must submit the applications. They will not accept submissions directly from students. Mrs. Adler plans to submit the applications February 3.
http://www.jhuapl.edu/education/default.asp
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POSTED 12/23: ORWH (Office of Research on Women's Health)-NIH-FAES
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, I JUST RECEIVED THIS:
This is a very selective internship for current juniors and seniors only. Based on academic achievement, aptitude, and interest in future career in a scientific discipline. Selected students will work in one of the research laboratories at the NIH and have the opportunity to become involved in ongoing research protocols.
Applicants must be 16 years old as of June 1 and have completed their junior or senior year by this coming summer. And must be committed to working for 8 weeks during the summer. Interns will receive a stipend.
Wootton may nominate only 5 students. If interested, submit a package including the following the following to Mrs. Adler by 8:00 am MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012. IN A FOLDER IN MY MAILBOX IN THE MAIN OFFICE. DO NOT EMAIL IT TO ME.
1. Resume: REFER TO THE RESUME WRITING LINK ON THIS WEB SITE, READ IT THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY AND DO WHAT IT SAYS!!!. Resume must include: relevant coursework, educational and science related accomplishments, research activities (including Research Project course and the title of your experiment AND if it was submitted to the Montgomery County Science Fair), prior internships and awards received (both inside and out of school). Be complete. We will be using your resume as the first “selector”.
2. Recommendations: They must be written recommendations. You will need 2. One must be a science teacher. Make sure whoever is writing your recommendation will write a complete, thoughtful, personalized one.
3. Cover Letter describing your interest in biomedical sciences and the reasons why you want to participate in this program. Also describe your hobbies and other interests.
4. Areas of Scientific Interest: Indicate a maximum of 3 areas of interest:
a. Neuroscience
b. Immunology
c. Cell Biology
d. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
e. Genomics
f. Chemistry
g. Microbiology
h. Computer Sciences
i. Bioengineering
5. Medical Entity or Disease Interest: (after all, this is the National Institutes of Health and presumably you are interested in some topic related to health and disease).
If you are selected as one of the nominees, you will be contacted to immediately complete the on-line portion of the application which must be done by mid-January (yes, right in the middle of exam week)
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POSTED 12/20: American Technion Society of Greater Washington. We are funding 3 full scholarships to Technion University in Haifa, Israel for their Sci-Tech summer program in the summer of 2012. Attached is a description of the program. We are looking for qualified applicants for these scholarships.
The DC Chapter of the American Technion Society is proud to announce the Madaras SciTech Scholarships.
Three scholarships will be provided to qualified high school students to attend the SciTech 2012 summer program at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology located in Haifa, Israel.
The Technion is consistently ranked among the world's leading science and technology universities and recently was awarded by New York City, in partnership with Corrnell University, to build a mulit-million dollar high-tech graduate school on Roosevelt Island in New York City.
The program (7/23-8/16) combines hands-on scientific research with a summer program of cultural and social activities. It brings together students from throughout the world, and is intended to challenge even the best students. Participants use the stellar facilities available at the Technion to work on projects tailored to their skills.
The scholarships will cover tuition, fees, airfare, use of Technion research and recreation facilities, dormitory accommodations, meals, health insurance, and the cost of all excursions.
We are looking for DC area High School students who have interests in science and engineering and in visiting Israel; students of all religious and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Please submit the standard SciTech
application (www.scitech.technion.ac.il) to Irv Elenberg at irv@ats.org by February 1, 2012.
Additional information about the program is available at www.scitech.technion.ac.il. For more information about the scholarships, please contact Irv Elenberg at irv@ats.org or at (301) 654 - 4773.
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POSTED 12/20: Application for GIS Internship at The National Center for Smart Growth
The National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education is proud to offer an internship program for High School students in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS is an extremely powerful computer mapping tool used by professionals all over the world, in nearly every field imaginable. Its potential is practically limitless. Knowledge of GIS will be an invaluable tool in students' academic futures, as well has a highly marketable skill for the workforce. An internship at the National Center for Smart Growth will give high school students valuable research experience at one of the nation's foremost urban policy institutions, as well as a competitive edge for those looking to bolster their resumes.
At the National Center for Smart Growth, we use GIS as a tool for analyzing patterns in how cities and communities are organized. We do research on where people live and work, how they commute, where development occurs, and how these things impact environmental and social health. As part of our inaugural class, interns will meet two to three times a week, during normal work hours, at our offices located at the University of Maryland. Interns will help us collect and analyze spatial data, prepare maps, and write reports. Previous experience in GIS is not required, but interested students should have background or strong interests in geography, environmental science, public policy, government, urban studies or emerging technologies. The internship focuses on the ArcGIS software package, so students should have a solid understanding of MS Windows environment (we will expect you to know how to use a computer!). We will provide transportation assistance for truly exceptional candidates if needed.
Using the form below, let us know why you think you would be the ideal candidate for one of our positions. We have a limited number of openings, and we expect pretty stiff competition, so make yourself stand out! What separates YOU from the rest of the candidates? The application is mostly open-ended. We want to know about you. Be creative and let us know what makes you a good fit. We don't expect you to write a book on your life story, but give us enough information to make an informed decision. It's probably better if we know too much about you than if we have to guess.
Application link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEMzX0FLYjFSSTBla3cwbFY2ZDVkS0E6MQ
For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.smartgrowth.umd.edu (and while you are at it, give us some feedback on our brand new site that was just given a complete overhaul! It's almost ready for deployment, so let us know what you think! www.test.smartgrowth.umd.edu)
To learn more about GIS, visit http://www.esri.com/what-is-gis/index.html and click
through the links on the left, starting with "What Can GIS Do?"
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POSTED 12/20: J. Craig Venter Internship Program
Application Process: J. Craig Venter Institute Internship Program is small and highly selective. Previous applicants and participants are eligible to apply to the program. Please note that participants are limited to two Internships. See Important Dates for application deadlines.
Applicants must submit their application through our on-line application and attach the following as ONE-PDF file:
1. A Resume;
2. An essay addressing the following topics:
◦What interests you in science (or specialized area) and why?
◦How does the Internship support your interest and professional goals?
◦What strengths would your bring to the Internship?
◦Let us know something about yourself that we might not learn from the rest of this application.
3. Current high school or college transcripts as appropriate (does not have to be official).
email: internships(AT)jcvi.org
http://www.jcvi.org/cms/education/internship-program/application-process/
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MARINE SCIENCES CONSORTIUM: SEA S.T.A.R. PROGRAM (STUDENTS TEACHING AND RESEARCHING)
An Eight Week Coastal Education and Leadership Internship Program for Rising High School Seniors
Sunday June 17, 2012 – Sunday August 12, 2012
Do you love the ocean and the outdoors? Do you have an interest in studying wild and diverse ecosystems? Do you dream of one day working as a Marine Biologist? Get ready for the summer adventure of a lifetime! The Marine Science Consortium is excited to offer a Coastal Education and Leadership Program for rising High School Seniors. This internship allows students to gain experience in an Environmental Education program while researching a Marine Science Project that interests them.
We are looking for six rising high school seniors (currently juniors age 16 and older) with an interest in education, biology or science. Students must have a strong academic profile and be interested in an opportunity to work in an outdoor environmental education setting. Interns will spend a lot of time outdoors in marine environments. Students who are enthusiastic and outgoing, can work easily with others and are organized, with good attention to detail will be the best fit for this internship.
For 8 weeks students will live, work and play on the Marine Science Consortium’s main campus, in Wallops Island, VA. This internship includes three components: programs, research and enrichment. Students will work alongside program staff to provide environmental education programs and summer camp activities; periodically attend college level courses; develop their own research project or legacy project; and explore the exciting marine habitats of the Eastern Shore of VA. This eight week program is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and develop self-confidence, self-awareness, communication skills, and personal leadership style. The internship is a unique opportunity for students to gain job experience, to learn about the exciting field of Marine Science and to make new friends. Students will gain work and research experience that they may then apply in their senior year in high school and beyond.
Since 1965 The Marine Science Consortium has educated and inspired thousands of children, youth, and adults about the marine and coastal ecosystems along the Mid-Atlantic Region through place-based, hands-on experiences. MSC is ideally located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, between the powerful Atlantic Ocean and ecologically important Chesapeake Bay. The barrier islands of the Eastern Shore create a series of habitats that are biologically diverse and geologically dynamic. These natural classrooms introduce students to a variety of concepts in the biological, chemical, and physical scienCES
http://msconsortium.org/#/highschoolstudentinternship/4546405256
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POSTED 12/20: MORE NIH: Some may be repeats.
NIH Summer Internship Program 2012
1. SIP application: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip.
2. NIA research areas: (http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/offices.htm)
3. NIA Summer Program details: http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/students/
summeropps.htm
4. 2012 NIH Community College Summer Enrichment Program (https://www.training.nih.gov/ccsep_home_page)
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POSTED 12/20: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES in Mongtomery County: I can modify most of these into an internship. And most of these welcome someone to continue during the academic year.
The best place to start searching for volunteer opportunities is the Center's website www.montgomeryserves.org. If the information on our website doesn't answer your questions, or you need help finding volunteer opportunities or exploring volunteering options, contact us via email at volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov.
You can also register to receive their newletter with newest opportunities and highlights.
Get your resume ready and apply for anything that meets your needs.
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POSTED 12/19:
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, and molecular electronics. While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 18 to August 17, 2012; Applications are due Feb. 15, 2012. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm
If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.
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POSTED 12/19: REMINDERS!
Please fill out forms in PEN! And print clearly - very clearly. Have someone else proofread it. And spell check it. And then check it again to make sure all information is completed. And all parts of the application are present.
People my age are reading these applications. We are old, distracted, busy, crabby and need glasses that we left somewhere but can't remember where. If the person who screens the applicantions can't read yours, then s/he will take one of the next 100 or so applicants who are equally qualified but can actually complete the process appropriately!
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POSTED 12/12: REMEMBER deadlune for national aquarium apps is this Friday, Dec 16 to Mrs. Adler's mailbox in the main office. She needs to send them to the contact in Baltimore.
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POSTED 12/12: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING @ NIH: The NIA Intramural Research Program provides training opportunities in several sites; most of the laboratories are based at the Biomedical Research Center and the Gerontology Research Center on the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The Clinical Research Branch's Advanced Studies in Translational Research on Aging (ASTRA) Unit is located at Harbor Hospital, a few miles south of the Bayview Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The section of Brain Physiology and Metabolism is located in Building 9 on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, and the Laboratory of Neurogenetics is located in the Porter Neuroscience Research Center on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, and the Laboratory of Epidemiology, Demography, and Biometry is located in the Gateway Building in Bethesda.
NIA research areas: (http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/offices.htm).
Applications may be filed after November 21, 2011. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2012 11:30 p.m. EST.
http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/students/summeropps.htm
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Going to these sessions and meeting with the speaker is a great way to find a mentor. Not many can resist an email or a letter from a student who attended your lecture and then contacted you saying how interested they were, etc....
POSTED 12/6: Rockville Science Center Café: Speaker
"A Fly in the Ointment: What Insects Can Teach Us About Human Health and Disease!"
Dr. Kelly G. Ten Hagen -- Chief, Development Glycobiology Unit, NIDCR National Institutes of Health
The common fruit fly has more in common with us than we may think. Aside from having many of the same genes and proteins, the fruit fly can also develop complex diseases typically seen in humans, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders. Many researchers are using the fruit fly to identify the underlying causes of these diseases in an effort to develop better treatments for human patients. This talk will highlight some of the ongoing work in this field and how this amazing insect can improve human health.
Location: Branded '72 Pit Barbecue
387 East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 7:00 pm
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POSTED 12/5: GET YOUR RESUMES GOING!
There is a link on this page with resources to help you write your resume. Read it carefully and follow the directions. If you are applying for the summer, you need to get it done, now. The applications will want it. AND THEIR DEADLINES ARE COMING UP SOON.
I will assist those of you planning to register for the Science Internship course for the academic year. Give me a hard copy of your resume in my mailbox in the main office and I will proofread it/edit it for you. It takes about 3 days- so do it quickly if you plan to use it for NIH, NIST, IBBR, etc.
REMEMBER: Apply for anything and everything that meets your needs…..
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POSTED 12/5: UPCOMING PLACEMENTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR (OR SUMMER + ACADEMIC YEAR) INTERNS
1. NIH MENTORS
2. URGENT CARE MEDICAL FACILITY
3. DENTIST
4. JHU APPLIED PHYSICS LAB
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POSTED 12/5: NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE: SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT THE AQUARIUM