Summer Research Opportunity in Behavioral and Evolutionary Genetics

I am a PhD student looking to hire 1-2 undergraduates who are interested in animal behavior, neuroscience and/or evolutionary genetics. Undergraduates will work on several projects in these areas including the development of aggressive behavior and the neurobiology of learning.

We study the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster; undergraduates will be involved in rearing flies and measuring their aggressiveness and/or learning capabilities. There may also be opportunities to learn basic techniques in molecular biology. Students will read and discuss relevant papers from the scientific literature, and are also encouraged to participate in other Nuzhdin lab and MCB intellectual activities.

I work best with students who are independent, self-motivated, and interested in basic conceptual research. No prior coursework or research experience is necessary. You can choose a salary ($3000 for the summer if you work full time) or course credit. Students who work during the summer will likely to be able to continue working during the school year. We always have lots to do!

For more information, please send an email introducing yourself to Julia Saltz at jsaltz@usc.edu.

Thanks!

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Summer Course—EXSC-301: Human Anatomy

We are offering a very intimate section of Human Anatomy this summer at USC!  Maximum enrollment is 15 students! Great way to learn the material in a smaller environment!

MTWTh  10:00-11:50 a.m.  Lecture
TTh   1:00-3:50 p.m.  Lab
http://web-app.usc.edu/soc/20112/exsc.html

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Summer Problems Without Passports Course—BISC-499: The Ocean in a Changing World

Where: Catalina Island at the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies http://college.usc.edu/wrigley/home/index.cfm in Big Fisherman Cove

When: May 31^st till June 24^th

Estimated Costs: $1,007    (includes costs for meals and accommodation)

Eligibility: Freshmen and sophomore are not eligible BUT can enroll via waiver. The waiver is granted based on an interview with both instructors.

Available Fellowships: Students can apply for a SURF fellowship, which will provide $3, 000 for the students who qualify, which can be used towards paying the tuition of $5,000.

We will help you prepare the application. See http://college.usc.edu/surf for eligibility and application details.

Course details: The course will offer hands-on experience in oceanographic research with ~4 sampling expeditions planned and students will also be involved in planning, preparing and carrying out one of the expeditions as well as the sampling and measuring. There is a boat that will operate on a daily basis between San Pedro and the Wrigley station. For USC students the use is free of charge. The boat leaves the SCMI (Southern California Marine Institute) in San Pedro every morning at ~7:30 a.m. and leaves the station to return to SCMI) every afternoon at ~3:30 p.m. The passage time is ~ 1 hour 15 min. Students usually stay on the island during the week and leave for the weekends to return to the island on Mondays. Of course you can also stay on the island for the weekend.

Please contact us via email astrids@usc.edu and wziebis@usc.edu if you have any further questions or need to arrange for a waiver. If there is updates on course-specific information we will send further emails.

Hope to see you on the island,

Astrid Schnetzer & Wiebke Ziebis

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Stanford Summer Business Program

Spring is already here and many students are still exploring their options for this summer. For those who’d like to learn more about business and develop their professional skills, the Summer Institute for General Management (SIGM) can provide an excellent insight into an MBA curriculum and aid in their preparation for post-undergraduate life.

Developed in 2004, SIGM is an academically intensive four-week residential program designed for college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (1-2 years out of undergrad) majoring in non-business fields. Taught by the same outstanding faculty who lead our MBA program, SIGM provides students with a fundamental knowledge of business with courses in 12 core management disciplines. In addition to the academic curriculum, students receive training from our Career Management Center, individualized coaching, and meet with guest speakers from prominent local companies across a variety of industries. A program overview, faculty profiles, and information about the application are available at www.gsb.stanford.edu/sigm. Additionally, I’ve attached a copy of the participant profile and schedule for the 2010 program and a single sheet describing the program for you to share with your students.

The dates for this summer’s program are June 19 – July 16, and the deadline for applications is April 15, 2011. Although there is plenty of time to apply, we are admitting applicants on a rolling basis and expect the program to be full close to the deadline. Please contact me with any questions or queries related to the program.

Matthew Selaya - Associate Director, Programs and Marketing
Summer Institute for General Management
Office of Executive Education, Stanford Graduate School of Business
selaya_matthew@gsb.stanford.edu
www.gsb.stanford.edu/sigm

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2011 National Science Foundation REU Program in Cell and Molecular Visualization at Brandeis University

Brandeis University seeks qualified applicants for an NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in the Biological Sciences for a 10-week period (June 1 -August 5, 2011). Stipends of $5000, plus housing costs and meal allowances will be awarded to each participant. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents and should have completed their sophomore or junior year of study and be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university. We especially welcome applications from students of under-represented groups in science, or who come from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds (for example, first-generation college students), or who come from academic institutions with limited resources for research, or who are students with disabilities (i. e., a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities).

Selected students will be matched with a faculty researcher, from among 50 in the biological sciences, who will mentor the student through an independent research project using modern cell and molecular visualization techniques. Students will participate in weekly lunch seminars, which will include faculty research presentations, ethics discussions and professional development activities such as panel discussion with students and postdoctoral fellows from the Greater Boston area concerning careers in medicine, biotechnology and research. Students will develop a written synopsis of their summer work, with feedback and editing, and they will participate in a capstone symposium including poster presentations.

Applications are due by March 31, 2011. The application can be found online at

http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/undergrad/summerresearch. To apply, send by mail the completed application, including personal essay (describing your academic and research goals and how participating in this program would help you achieve them), official transcript, and two letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Joan Press
Brandeis University
Rosenstiel Center MS 029
Waltham, MA 02454

Additional information may be found at the website http://www.bio.brandeis.edu, including faculty research interests and potential projects.

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Ocean Research and Exploration Internship

We are looking for an intern who could be available 10-15 hours a week from now to the end of the term and possibly through the summer to help with the planning and staging of an international, high profile, ocean research and exploration expedition. Exceptional candidates may even be invited on the cruise.

We are looking for people with ocean research experience, time at sea, knowledge of the field, and an affinity for organization and detail. Someone who can help track actions, create schedules and timelines and handle other missions and projects as assigned and who is resourceful, self starting, creative and good at problem solving.

We can talk about the position being paid or unpaid. You can work from home, but short be able to drive to Pasadena or Orange County as needed.

Email us with your resume and why we should pick you to oceanexplorer@mail.com

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Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies Course Summer 2011

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Summer Field Biology Internships and WestLand Resources

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Blue Kitabu Summer Research Opportunity in Ghana

Join Blue Kitabu (www.bluekitabu.org) for five weeks in June and July as part of our Summer 2011 Research Fellowship Program in Ghana. The theme is Agriculture, Sustainability and Educational Development. Ten fellows will be selected to engage in field research in the rural Central Region of Ghana, utilizing the rich culture and knowledge of the local communities as well as the resources of Cape Coast University. The research products will shape the practices of Blue Kitabu on the ground, and we are looking for individuals with a commitment to responsible development.

Fellows will be responsible for creating their own research topics in collaboration with Blue Kitabu staff and research will result in a final paper to be presented at a USC symposium in the fall. The cost of participation is $2,500 and includes all mentorship, room, board, transport and insurance costs, except airfare. A Blue Kitabu staff member will be onsite at all times for support and to supervise research.

Five USC College students will be supported up to $3000 through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) . Graduating seniors are not eligible for SURF. Also, those who are eligible can apply to the USC Africa Student Fund for additional funding.

Apply to Blue Kitabu on www.bluekitabu.org. The application deadline is April 1st, 2011 for those who wish to be considered for SURF. A separate SURF application is required.

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Summer Research at the University of Michigan

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International Student Volunteers Summer Programs

Travel and volunteer this summer!

• Travel from 2 weeks to 3 months and participate in meaningful volunteer work and action packed adventure travel with International Student Volunteers.
• Volunteer in Conservation or Community Development: work with endangered animals, build homes, and teach English to children.
• Travel to: South Africa, The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, New Zealand, Australia and Thailand.
• Participate in adventure activities like: whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, caving, glacier climbing, scuba diving and zip lining!

Information meetings will be held this Thursday, February 10th, in the International Relations Lounge, VKC 300a. Meetings will begin at 12, 1 and 2 o’clock. See you there!

www.isvonline.org

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Global Engagement Summer Institute Study Abroad Programs

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Coral Reef Ecology at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

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Summer Research Opportunities in the College

Problems Without Passports (PWP)
USC students have the opportunity this summer to participate in six
Problems Without Passports (PWP) courses that combine problem-based or
inquiry learning research exercises with study in a foreign country,
Washington D.C., or Los Angeles. Check out the Summer 2011 courses and
past student experiences on college.usc.edu/pwp.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF)
You want to do research in the summer but you don't know where to start? Check out SURF. Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) is USC
College's commitment to supporting undergraduate research in
collaboration with USC Faculty.

The SURF program provides funding to undergraduates for participation
as a research assistant in a faculty member’s project, or who wish to
pursue a scholarly research project of their own choosing (sponsored and
supervised by a faculty member). SURF allows all students to be mentored
one-on-one by USC faculty, and introduces students early in their
academic careers to the process of serious scholarly inquiry.

Any student in good standing, with at least one USC College major, may
apply for a research stipend of up to $3,000 to support a summer
research project of their choosing or to apply to tuition expenses
towards a Problems Without Passports course.

Now what ?
Check out SURF for more details.  Applications for Summer 2001 are available.  We added and extra tool on our website to
start the process. In addition to your own search for a research project
and a faculty member, you can post your interest(s) on the SOAR-SURF Board. Faculty who are searching for student researchers will be using this tool to find students for their project.  It works both ways too ! If you find something on the faculty postings
you would like to work on, you can contact the faculty member.

For questions, email surf@college.usc.edu.

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Support for International Change Information Session

Tuesday, January 25, 6:00pm – VKC 104

Great news! If you are interested in making a difference by fighting HIV in Africa, apply for SIC's summer or fall volunteer programs! Find out more at our info session.  Coffee and cookies will be served!

Support for International Change allows students to make a difference in Tanzania by promoting HIV awareness and prevention. In Tanzania, the HIV prevalence rate is 7-8% and in some areas as high as 20%. Education in underserved communities such as Tanzanian's rural areas is desperately needed to combat this epidemic.
As a volunteer, you will:

• Spend 8 - 12 weeks living in a Tanzanian community
• Teach about HIV/AIDS prevention to students and adults in the community
• Promote HIV/AIDS testing and counseling

All years and majors can apply. Volunteers should be open-minded, adventurous, and especially passionate to make change! You can find the application at www.sichange.org. Program dates are May 20th - July 15th and Sept. 22rd - Dec. 15th.

For more information, email usc@sichange.org with any questions!
"Tuko pamoja kuishinda UKIMWI!" - Together we can fight AIDS!

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Undergraduate Neurobiology Research Opportunity

Seeking motivated undergraduate student to conduct an original research project in a neurobiology lab at the Keck School of Medicine this semester with the possibility of continuing on in a paid full time position for the summer funded by the Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP).

The laboratory uses cutting edge techniques including molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and behavioral studies using the nematode C. elegans. The research focus of the lab is to understand, at a molecular level, how cells in the brain communicate with each other through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.  We are particularly interested in understanding how neurotransmitters are released from neurons at sites of cell contact called synapses and how this release is regulated to control synaptic strength. Changes in synaptic strength underlie neuronal development, learning and memory and mis-regulation of synaptic strength can cause neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and schizophrenia. Must be highly motivated, a biology, neurobiology or related major.

Please email your CV or resume to:

Dr. Derek Sieburth
Zilkha Neurogenetic institute
1501 San Pablo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
sieburth@usc.edu

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Summer Course in Italy—GERO-499: Nutrition, Genes, Longevity and Diseases

Syllabus

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USC Health Care Business Club AMGEN Networking and Recruiting Event

Wednesday, January 19, 4:00pm – HOH 304

This Wednesday, USC Health Care Business Club will be kicking off the semester with Amgen, the world's largest independent biotechnology company. Not only is Amgen one of the largest employers in California, but it was also named by Business Week as the most "future-oriented" company of all those listed on the S&P 500. Come join us for light refreshments as well as an opportunity to meet with the recruiters from Amgen. There will be a brief presentation about the firm's recruitment opportunities, followed by a networking session. They are looking to hire for their summer internship program, so please bring a resume.

Attire: Business Casual

This event is open to all USC Students.  Have a great semester. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

HCBC Exec Board

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BRAIN 2011 Summer Research Program

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ASBMB Summer Research Opportunities

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is pleased to announce the opening of a Summer Research Opportunities website. Here students can find listings for over one hundred summer research programs, including the name of the host institution, the 2011 application deadline and most importantly, and a link to the program’s website. Our goal is to encourage participation in summer research experiences by aiding students in locating and applying to suitable programs.

Sincerely
Peter Kennelly, Ph.D.
Chair, ASBMB Education and Professional Development Committee

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