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September 5 ,2008

HENAAC Conference in Houston Oct 10 to 12

On behalf of our title host Lockheed Martin, and academic co-hosts, Rice University and University of Houston, Downtown, HENAAC would like to invite you and your students to participate in the upcoming 20th Anniversary HENAAC Career Conference and Awards Show.  This year’s conference will take place in Houston, TX on October 10-12, 2008.

HENAAC is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to promote careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math “STEM.”  Each year, over 4,000 of the best and brightest students, professionals and high level executives, such as Lockheed Martin CEO, Robert J. Stevens, congregate at the HENAAC Conference.

With a one to one ratio of students and professionals, your students will be able to maximize their experience by building relationships and skills for the future. We are accepting our last round of travel grant applications for round-trip airfare to Houston.  To apply, students must register at www.henaac.org.  Our discounted student registration fee of $125 (ending Sep 26) includes hotel accommodations, majority of meals, and access to all student events and seminars.

Adalina Rodriguez
Senior Coordinator, Education Programs
HENAAC
(323) 262-0997
www.henaac.org

September 4, 2008

CAREER: Companies Interviewing On Campus

All of the following organizations will be recruiting Engineering students through on-campus interviewing at CU-Boulder in Career Services, Willard Hall. We receive requests daily for interviews, so if students are looking for a job after they graduate or an internship it would be wise for them to check the INTERVIEW SCHEDULES section of CSO on a weekly basis. Some of these employers do not make a return trip in the spring semester.

THE DATES IN RED (below) ARE IMPORTANT AS THIS IS THE DEADLINE THAT STUDENTS MUST APPLY IN THE INTERVIEW SCHEDULES SECTION OF CSO.

We also have many more organizations who would like to interview engineering students at our career fair that will be on Tuesday, September 30th. Students can find career fair resources here: http://careerservices.colorado.edu/student.cs?listFall
Of course, there are additional job opportunities listed in the general JOB SEARCH tab in CSO as well.

If a student is interested in one of these positions, they must log into CSO (Career Services Online, upper right hand login box): http://careerservices.colorado.edu/public.cs?onCampusInterviews
Click on the tab Interview Schedules, and apply if they are qualified in the QUALIFIED SCHEDULE section.
A resume must be uploaded to CSO in order to see the button to apply. Please also follow the application messages that are posted for each job that you are interested in.

Sept Interviewing Schedule

If questions arise about how to use CSO or applying to positions, please call our help desk 8-5 p.m. (303-492-4100).

Thank you,

Cherie Wilcox
Recruitment Coordinator
Career Services, Willard Hall, 133 UCB
University of Colorado at Boulder
303-492-7433
http://careerservices.colorado.edu/employer.cs
oncampus@colorado.edu

NASA Accepts Aeronautics Scholarship Applications

WASHINGTON -- NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate will accept scholarship applications from Sept. 5, 2008, through Jan. 16, 2009, for the academic year beginning in fall 2009. NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and five graduate scholarships to students in aeronautics or related fields.

Undergraduate students in their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per year for two years and a summer internship with a $10,000 stipend at a NASA center. Graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per year for three years and two summer internships at a NASA center with $10,000 stipends. Scholarship money can be used for tuition and other school-related expenses.

Students who have not committed to a specific academic institution or program may apply. However, if accepted, they must be admitted by fall 2009 into a suitable aeronautical engineering program or related field of study at an accredited U.S. university. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.

NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate works to enhance the state of aeronautics for the nation, transform the U.S. air transportation system, and develop the knowledge, tools and technologies to support future air and space vehicles. The directorate's focus is on cutting-edge, fundamental research in traditional aeronautical disciplines, as well as emerging fields with promising applications to aeronautics.

For specific details about this scholarship program and how to apply,
visit: http://www.asee.org/nasaasp

For more information about NASA aeronautics programs, visit:
http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov

CUSEDS Kick-Off Meeting 9/9/08 5pm DLC 1B70

Are you a space person?

Come to the CUSEDS Kick-Off Meeting with FREE FOOD!

Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 5:00pm
Discovery Learning Center 1B70 (Bechtel Collaboratory)

Ryan Kobrick will present the history and goals of CUSEDS and discuss some of our past events, including Yuri’s Night, the X PRIZE Cup, March Storm, local outreach, and more. We’ll make plans for this year, including astronaut speakers, job/internship help, cool trips, and other projects!

Students from all majors are welcome to this informational meeting!
If you are interested in joining CUSEDS, please bring $10 for annual dues. Leadership positions are available for all levels of experience.

Questions? Email Robert (Robert.Lossing@colorado.edu) or Kristian (Kristian.Hahn@colorado.edu).

CUSEDS is the University of Colorado at Boulder chapter of the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space.
URL: http://www.colorado.edu/StudentGroups/CUSEDS/
Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7840280335&ref=ts

September 1, 2008

Graduate Seminar for Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Focus Area

ASEN 6519-006 (1 credit)
ASEN 6519-007 (2 credits)

Graduate Seminar for Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Focus Area

Weekly seminar speakers from CU and the broader community will present research in the field of Astrodynamics and general satellite navigation.  Graduate students who register for 1 credit may only miss 2 of the seminars.  Graduate students who are interested in registering for 2 credits and presenting their research should contact Prof. Scheeres (scheeres@colorado.edu) by Friday, September 5, 2008 to schedule their seminar.

Class will meet in the Seebass Forum Room (ECAE 153) on Tuesdays from 2:00-2:50pm.  The first seminar will be on September 9, 2008.  A schedule of speakers will be distributed and revised throughout the semester.

August 29, 2008

Teach For America

"Teach For America is a national corps that is working to eliminate educational inequality by calling upon our most promising future leaders - recent college graduates of all backgrounds and academic majors - to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and to become lifelong advocates for change.  During their two years in the classroom, corps members make a significant impact in the educational achievement and life prospects of their students. There will be an information session if you would like to learn more Tuesday, September 9th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the UMC Aspen Room."  

August 28, 2008

Part-time BioServe Lab Position Open:

Looking for a detail oriented, responsible graduate or undergraduate student to aid in image analysis of biological specimens. Prefer 15-20hr/week availability, with work conducted in minimum of 4-6 hour shifts. No prior laboratory experience required. The position requires working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn how to work with additional analysis software applications. Position will start immediately and end when analysis is finished (2-4 months). This position is paid hourly at a rate of $10-15 depending upon experience.  A Research Assistantship might be considered for graduate students.  Please call Andrea at 303-492-5826, if interested.

Career Services is seeking Student Hosts to help check in Employers
at the Fall Career Fair (Tuesday, Sept 30)! 

Times needed: 2 shifts ~ 10:30am-1:00pm (check-in) and
5:30-7:00pm (check-out & closing) ~ you can choose one or both

Student Hosts are a critical component to our Career Fairs – they help to provide high quality customer service to employers who attend. We encourage Student Hosts to connect with employers (while you’re helping them) to discuss your interest in pursuing an internship or job. As you assist employers with their belongings and guide them to their Career Fair tables, feel free to let them know about your interest, demonstrate your knowledge of their company, and ask insightful questions. We want you to enjoy your experience and develop some good contacts at the same time.

All Student Hosts are invited to enjoy a free lunch on Tuesday (11:30am-1:00pm) in the tent on the east side of the Coors Events Center – concourse level (please bring your student host badge with you).

If you are interested in serving as a Student Host, please contact Ann Herrmann at Ann.Herrmann@colorado.edu – and let her know which shift you are interested in.

UGGS Fall Travel Grants

The United Government of Graduate Students (UGGS) fall grant series are now open. There are two types of UGGS Grants available:

1) Individual Travel Grants: Sponsors graduate students who are planning to attend an academic conference / event. Students are only eligible to receive travel aid once in their tenure as a CU grad student. Grants are $300 / student. Travel Grants are competitively awarded.
2) Student Group Grants: Sponsors various graduate student-oriented events that promote community within the Graduate School. Grants are $750 / group.

Applications are available at http://uggs.colorado.edu and are due to UMC 127 by 5 PM, Wed, Sep 17th. Please download both the Application Form and the accompanying Policy and Guidelines. Please note that for Student Group Grants, a small presentation in front of the UGGS Assembly is required as part of the application process.

Questions, concerns and comments should be addressed to uggsinfo@colorado.edu, Re: UGGS Grants.

August 25, 2008

Graduation Deadlines: Fall 2008

Masters Students:
Masters Deadlines

If you plan to graduate this fall, you will need to complete and return your graduation paperwork to me no later than Friday, September 12th. This is about one week before the completed paperwork is due in the Graduate School.

I need time to get the appropriate signatures on the forms so I need them earlier than the posted deadline.

If you are submitting a thesis, the last day for your final exam/thesis defense is December 3rd, and the deadline to submit the thesis is December 10th.

The last day to have grade changes submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters is December 12th.

Ph.D. Students:
Doctoral Deadlines

Please submit an Application for Diploma card to me by September 29th so I will have time to forward it to the Graduate School. You should have already completed a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree form.

The deadline for submitting your dissertation title is October 20th; completing your oral exam in defense of dissertation, November 26th; and final copy of dissertation to the Graduate School, December 3rd. These deadlines are posted on my door and are available in my office, as are the doctoral exam forms, diploma card, and final grade card.

…

For more information on Master and Ph.D. deadlines, please view the Graduate School calendar, http://www.colorado.edu/GraduateSchool/calendar.html, and graduate pages http://www.colorado.edu/GraduateSchool/graduation.html

Graduation forms are available in my office.

Please note that these deadlines are FIRM ones and you may not be allowed to graduate if you don’t meet them.

August 19, 2008

CU Testing Services Job Opportunities for Grad Students

CU TESTING SERVICES is looking to hire GRADUATE STUDENTS for one Office Assistant, 7 - 8 Test Proctor, and 2 Computer-Based Test administrator positions for the 2008-09 Academic Year (and beyond).

The OFFICE ASSISTANT position involves 12 - 18 hours per week handling in-person and telephone inquiries, preparing materials for large test administrations, and administering some short tests to individuals. Excellent customer service skills a must.

TEST PROCTORS administer standardized group paper-based tests (such as SAT, PCAT, GRE-Subjects) and occasional internet-based tests (TOEFL) on fixed Saturdays and infrequent weekdays. Hours are varied (0 - 8) per week, but ability to commit to at least 2 Saturdays per month is a must.

The following skills are required: clear, strong speaking voice (mastery of spoken English is imperative); professional but friendly manner; attentiveness to detail; punctuality and reliability; ability to think and act quickly under pressure.

CBT TEST ADMINISTRATORS conduct computer-based GRE, MCAT, and PRAXIS I tests in a 5-seat testing lab with a fixed server. CBT staff also take phone calls and make appointments over the phone as requested. Workers must commit to a schedule of consistent Saturdays and 1 - 2 half-days per week. General skills required are the same as for PROCTORS (above); additionally, comfort with computers and related technology is imperative.

Starting wage: $10.50 per hour

TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS, send an email addressed to Lori to testing@colorado.edu. Briefly describe the reasons for your interest, and related skills/experience. Attach a current resume if you have one. Appropriate candidates will be invited to interview in person.

University of Colorado-Boulder
Testing Services
Willard Hall Rm. 5 133 UCB
Boulder CO 80309-0133
(303)492-5854
Office hours for Academic Year 07-08: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Some testing is conducted outside of these hours.)

2009-2010 Amelia Earhart Fellowships for Women

TO:                      Financial Aid/Dean of Graduate Studies/Aerospace Related Departments

FROM:                Ana Ubides, Zonta International Program Coordinator

DATE:                 August 2008

SUBJECT:      Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships for women pursuing graduate Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences an aerospace-related engineering in 2009-10 academic year.

ZONTA WEBSITE

Please post this information on your website. For up-to-date information on the Amelia Earhart Fellowship program, please visit the Zonta International Web site at www.Zonta.org . If you received this email in error, please forward it to the appropriate department at your institution.  Please provide us with the correct email address, name of university, and State/Country of university and forward correct information to Zontafdtn@Zonta.Org .

AMELIA EARHART POSTER

The poster invites applications for the 2009 academic year from qualified women for fellowships of US $10,000 each for graduate study in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.  Please post it so that interested students may apply.  Please visit the Zonta International Web site for posters.

AMELIA EARHART & ZONTA INTERNATIONAL

The Fellowships memorialize famed air pioneer and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937. By remembering Amelia Earhart through this fellowship, Zonta International encourages and supports women to expand their horizons by pursuing aerospace-related sciences and aerospace engineering.  There have been 1,227 Amelia Earhart Fellowships totaling over US $7 million awarded to 855 fellows worldwide.  It is anticipated that 35 grants will be made for the 2009 academic year.

ELIGIBILITY

Women of any nationality are eligible. To apply for the fellowship, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• q       Be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering. A letter of acceptance or verification of enrolment must be submitted with the application.
• q       Demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized university or college with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies as verified by transcripts and recommendations.
• q       Provide evidence of a well-defined research program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications. 
• q       Clearly demonstrate the relationship of the research to aerospace and furnish verification of research program through at least one of the reference letters required with the application [i.e. research supervisor or advisor must be one of the referees].
• q       Applicant must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctorate program when funds are received in September and December.

APPLICATION

The application can also be downloaded from the Zonta International Web site at www.Zonta.org . The application, recommendations, transcripts, and letter of current standing must be received or post-marked by 15 November to be considered. 

Zonta International Foundation * Attn: Ana Ubides, Program Coordinator * 557 West Randolph Street * Chicago, Il 60661-2206 USA * Telephone: (312) 930-5848 * Fax: (312) 930-0951 * E-Mail: Zontafdtn@Zonta.Org *  WebSite: www.Zonta.org

 Student fellowships for greener campus projects/$5,000 for Graduate Students

Student Group for SIS Replacement Project

Students!

We are looking for approximately 20 – 25 Boulder Campus students to participate on an advisory team for the two system replacement projects in progress.  The University is currently replacing our existing Degree Audit and Student Information Systems (SIS).  The SIS system is, for example, what students use to apply for admission, register for classes, pay their bills, access their records, and stores their financial aid eligibility and status, etc.  The degree audit system is just that!  The data from these systems will be delivered to students via CUConnect (or a newer version of it).  We need input from students to help us with the design, delivery, input on changing processes, communications to students, etc. 

We are looking for undergraduate, graduate or non-degree students who plan to be on campus through May 2010.  This group will meet the second Tuesday of each month, with dinner being served from 5:00 p.m. through 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Please contact Barbara Todd, Registrar at CU-Boulder, if you are interested.  Barb can be reached at Barbara.todd@colorado.edu, or call her at 303-492-2459.

August 14, 2008

CU-Boulder Fall 2008 Professional Development and Career Services Events for Graduate Students

Check out CAREER SERVICES ONLINE (CSO), our job listings and on-campus interviewing service. There are currently 99 job postings requesting graduate degrees. Log in (or register for the first time) on the CSO. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Note: Graduate students may receive credit toward the Graduate Teacher Program certificate for professional development when attending career workshops. Be sure to sign in on GTP attendance sheet. See professional development certificate details at www.colorado.edu/gtp/training/cert-pdc.htm 

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP (engineering majors only)
**Must sign up on CSO under “events”**
Learn how to write a resume and leave with a great start on your own!
Wednesday, September 10, 5:00-7:00 PM / ECCH 107

DROP-IN RESUME CRITIQUES with Employers (engineering majors only)
Engineering Lobby
Thursday, September 18, 2:00-4:00 PM

Turning Points Career Workshop for Advanced Graduate Students and Post Docs on Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., September 16 through October 21.  Are you satisfied with your current path? Do you ever wonder what your options would be if you decided to go a different way? Are you looking for more meaning and joy in your work-life? Would you like to be more proactive about the way you guide your career? Career Services is pleased to offer a new workshop series to help you to answer these questions. REGISTRATION and details on our website at http://careerservices.colorado.edu/student.cs?graduateTurningPoints 

Suit Yourself! ~ Thursday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., UMC 235. Gearing up for a job interview? Get a great deal on interviewing attire! Gently worn suits for $20 from designers such as Brooks Brothers, Jos.A.Banks, Talbot's, and many others. Shirts, jackets, pants, skirts, etc., will be sold for $5 each. Co-sponsored by the Multicultural Engineering Program and the Multicultural Business Students Association.

Etiquette Dinner, Thursday, October 21, 5:30-8:00 p.m., UMC 235. Join Career Services staff and business professionals for an evening of fine dining and etiquette instruction. Learn more about networking and socializing, dining etiquette, dressing for success, interviewing etiquette and more. This event is FREE for students. REGISTRATION required through CSO~Career Events (etiquette note: an RSVP means you are coming).

RECRUITERS TELL ALL
Recruiters share their preferences & pet-peeves about resumes, cover letters, career fairs, and job interviews.
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30-7pm / HUM 150

ACE YOUR INTERVIEW
Date TBD:  Potentially Thursday, October 16, 5:00-6:30 PM

CAREER FAIRS
Note: Open only to CU-Boulder students and alumni! Student I.D.'s and alumni status are verified for entrance to each fair.

Multicultural Career Fair, Monday, September 29, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Coors Events Center. This evening event precedes the Fall Career Fair and offers a special opportunity to meet employers who are recruiting for diversity. Interact with employers seeking multicultural students in engineering, business, and arts and sciences.

Fall Career and Internship Fair, Tuesday, September 30, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., Coors Events Center. If you are seeking a full time position or internship this is the fair for you! Check out the list of employers at http://careerservices.colorado.edu/student.cs?listFall

EMPLOYER PRESENTATIONS

Great opportunity to network and get valuable information about employers! Log in (or register for the first time) on the CSO.  (Select “Career Events” and view details and logistics of employer presentations).

NON–ACADEMIC NETWORKING & MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN LINKEDIN Career Services at the University of Colorado at Boulder has created a networking group through LinkedIn that we invite anyone associated with CU-Boulder to join. We hope this will provide a great professional resource for perspective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, and anyone else affiliated with CU-Boulder! Visit http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/113018/2D526C775499 to join. Creating a profile with LinkedIn is easy and free.

Graduate students in engineering and science can participate in MentorNet.  E-mentors come from AT&T, Intel, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco Systems, HP, Ford, Los Alamos, SPIE, IEEE, SAP Labs, Texaco, Department of Education and others. See details at www.mentornet.net/.

PERSONALIZED OPTIONS

When your schedule allows, SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 303-492-6541. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CAREER TOPIC WORKSHOP OFFERED TO YOUR DEPARTMENT GRADUATE STUDENTS. Contact Valentine at 303-492-0520, valentine.roche@colorado.edu OR use our online sign-up http://careerservices.colorado.edu/student.cs?departmentWorkshops. Career topics include: career assessment, CV and resume writing, non academic career options by discipline, non-academic mentors, networking, interviewing, and job search.

Valentine Roche
Counselor, Graduate Student Career Programs
Willard Hall, 133 UCB 
Direct:  303.492.0520, Reception Desk:  303.492.6541
Web:  careerservices.colorado.edu/

Register online NOW, CU-Boulder Turning Points Career Workshop for Advanced Graduate Students & Post-Docs September 16 through Oct 21, 2008

Are you satisfied with your current path? Do you ever wonder what your options would be if you decided to go a different way? Are you looking for more meaning and joy in your work-life? Would you like to be more proactive about the way you guide your career?

Then join us for Turning Points!

Career Services is pleased to offer you Turning Points - a new workshop series to help you to answer these questions and more. The Turning Points Career Workshop integrates weekly meetings with an interactive, online discovery tool True Path™. Moving beyond the status quo of simply matching you to a single career opportunity, Turning Points helps you learn how to successfully navigate your path through times of uncertainty and change and create an abundant and fulfilling career path with tools you can use now and throughout your lifetime.

This holistic approach uses coaching, guidance, self-discovery and technology to help you?

• Assess your strengths, values and accomplishments
• Explore the way your advanced education fits into the world of work inside or outside of academia
• Formulate a list of goals
• Plan for meeting those objectives
• Develop concrete tools for expressing yourself effectively in resumes and interviews

The Turning Points Career Workshop will be held once a week for six weeks from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21, 2008. The classes will be held in the UMC.  Between sessions, participants will use the online tools to prepare for class activities.

The Turning Points Career Workshop fee is just $60 and includes one-year access to your Turning Points True Path online account, the book: Turning Points: Managing Career Transitions with Meaning and Purpose, and all six workshop sessions. The Turning Points Career Workshop will be led by Valentine Roche, Career Counselor for Graduate Students.

SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register ONLINE NOW. If you have questions contact Valentine Roche directly at valentine.roche@colorado.edu or 303.492.0520

Note: Graduate students may receive six workshop credits toward the Graduate Teacher Program certificate for professional development when attending the Turning Points Career Workshop series. See professional development certificate details at www.colorado.edu/gtp/professional/bgi/index.htm

Participant Feedback:
"I feel much better about exploring new options and how to go about finding something that is congruent with my mission, goals, and values."
"I felt so much better about making a career switch and looking outside or academia after this class."
"I don't have all of the answers, but I feel much better about the process."
"Liked the combination of online activities and classroom activities".
"Keep it going! It was well worth the $60- best $60 I've spent in a long time. Thanks."
"Thank you for doing this group, I think it is a very useful tool, and should be continued!”

Valentine Roche
Counselor, Graduate Student Career Programs
Willard Hall, 133 UCB 
Direct:  303.492.0520, Reception Desk:  303.492.6541
Web:  careerservices.colorado.edu/

Announcement for GEM-ASEE Fellowship

The National GEM Consortium and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) seek talented applicants with a deep interest in improving science and engineering education for a joint GEM-ASEE fellowship position.  The fellow will help develop one or more college-level online introductory engineering courses for the website www.curriki.org, which provides free educational resources for students and educators in third world countries and across the globe.  This project is expected to have lasting impact in making engineering more accessible to diverse populations.  Under the guidance of an ASEE staff member, course creation will take place through an internship at ASEE headquarters in Washington, DC during the summer of 2009.  Prior to this time, the fellow will be expected to gather course materials from ASEE-member (and other) professors, and propose outlines for one or more courses.

A technical background in electrical, materials, mechanical, aerospace, civil, or related engineering fields is a plus.  M.S. program applicants (preferred) and Ph.D. program applicants will apply through the existing GEM fellowship module and adhere to all guidelines set forth by GEM (http://www.gemfellowship.org).  For full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2008.  

Tom Juliano

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Thomas F. Juliano, Ph.D.
Academic Programs Manager
American Society for Engineering Education
1818 N St. NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-2479
ph: 202.331.3517
fax: 202.463.1401
email: t.juliano@asee.org
www.asee.org

 

August 11, 2008

AmeriCorps Education Scholarship

If you are involved in the following service activities, you may be eligible for a service scholarship:

• Tutoring/ mentoring K-12

• Community-based service in a not for profit organization

• Participating in service or service-learning activities

Note: Financial need is NOT a consideration for this scholarship

How it works:

• Students engage in service activities and report time and progress to the CU AmeriCorps sponsor

• Hours served accumulate over the course of either 12 or 24 months

• At the end of the service, students exit the program and receive the scholarship

• There are three scholarships amounts, correlating to three different service terms:

300 hours (over 12 consecutive months) = $1,000
450 hours (over 12 consecutive months) = $ 1,250
900 hours (over 24 consecutive months) = $2,363

The next step:?

For more information, contact the AmeriCorps program at CU at 303-492-7718 or acorps@colorado.edu.

August 6, 2008

NSF: Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Summary: The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 900-1,600 graduate fellowships in this competition pending availability of funds. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation.

NSF RFP: Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Link: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08593/nsf08593.htm?govDel=USNSF_25

Deadline: 12 November 2008

Award Info: 900 to  1,600   new awards for    $36,450,000  to $64,800,000 

August 5, 2008

Lindbergh-Lycoming Aviation Grant Applications
Accepted Until Oct. 30

The Lindbergh Foundation is now accepting applications for the Lindbergh-Lycoming aviation grant. This program is open to anyone conducting an aviation/aerospace research project that will improve the quality of all life by balancing technological advancements with the preservation of our environment. The deadline for applications is Oct. 30, 2008.  The winner will be notified in April 2009, with funding in July 2009. These research grants, in the amount of $10,580 (the cost of building the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927), may not be used for tuition.

For complete details on the Lindbergh Grants program, descriptions of funded research grant projects, Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our web site at www.lindberghfoundation.org <http://www.lindberghfoundation.org> , and click on the “Grants” link, or call the Foundation office at 763/576-1596.  To read specifically about the Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant, download an application, and review links to previously funded Lindbergh-Lycoming aviation projects, click here: http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/lindbergh-lycoming-grant/index.php.

Over the years, Lindbergh Grants have become increasingly well known, supporting innovative ideas at earlier stages of development and establishing pilot projects that often subsequently receive extensive funding from other sources. Since the first Lindbergh Grants were made in 1978, the Lindbergh Foundation has awarded nearly $3 million to 294 men and women around the world.

The Lindbergh Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Minnesota that supports great innovations that foster the environment for a planet in balance.  Its programs are devoted to supporting, honoring, and educating individuals, through the annual honorary Lindbergh Award and the Lindbergh Grants program, which provides grants for research or education projects that will make important contributions to a technology/environment balance.

Kelley A. Welf
Director of Communications/
Award Program Administrator
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow
LINDBERGH FOUNDATION
2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310
Anoka, MN  55303-2200
Www.lindberghfoundation.org
tel:  763.576.1596
fax: 763.576.1664
kwelf@lindberghfoundation.org

 

June 18, 2008

Postdoctoral and Senior Research Awards

The National Academies sponsors a number of awards for postdoctoral and senior researchers at federal laboratories. These awards provide generous stipends ($41,000 - $70,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients and higher for additional experience), and the opportunity to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the country.

Detailed program information, including instructions on how to apply online and a list of participating laboratories, is available on the NRC Research Associateship Programs Web site at: www.national-academies.org/rap

Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (phone) or rap@nas.edu.

There will be four review cycles annually. Upcoming deadline dates are:

• August 1, 2008
• November 1, 2008
• February 1, 2009
• May 1, 2009

Applicants should begin a dialogue with prospective Advisers at the lab as early as possible, before their anticipated application deadline.

H. Ray Gamble
Director of the Fellowship Programs
National Research Council
The National Academies

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