Calendar of Events
Career Information (Jobs, Internships & Events)
Scholarships
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International Education week will take place from November 16-20, 2009. Please visit the link below for a list of international events on campus, and feel free to forward this information to any others on campus. http://www.colorado.edu/oie/IEWEventsCalendar2009.html
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TUES, NOV 17TH, @ 2:30 PM – SACNAS MEETING.
Hello, my name is Adelita Mendoza and I am a student in MCDB. I am also President of the CU Boulder SACNAS student chapter. SACNAS is a national group, which serves underrepresented minorities, particularly Chicano and Native American students from undergraduate and graduate levels in mentorship, research and career counseling. We are holding our first interest meeting in a few weeks. Please read on and forward to your students Thank you Adelita D. Mendoza.
Attention University of Colorado Students! The Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science is looking for students like you!
Do you aspire to be a SCIENTIST? Are you committed to ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE? Are you interested in pursuing a career in RESEARCH science? Are you committed to DIVERSITY in science? Are you an UNDERREPRESENTED minority, particularly Chicano or Native American?
If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, come join us, at our first SACNAS meeting at the University of Colorado at Boulder! We need UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE students like you to join the UCB SACNAS student chapter!
When: Tuesday November 17th at 2:30 pm
Where: Genomics Teaching Place (East side of Porter Biosciences addition in the archway -West of the buffalo statue). Directions will be posted! Food will be provided!
For more information, please contact: Adelita D. Mendoza adelita.mendoza@colorado.edu SACNAS Website: www.SACNAS.org, Adelita D. Mendoza, B.A., President,UCB SACNAS, adelita.mendoza@colorado.edu
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary
of the fall of the Berlin Wall. . .
You are invited to a talk about the evolution of
music, art and culture in Berlin and its relationship
to the Berlin reunification. The event is led by two long-standing electronica
performers and composers, Peter Kuschnereit and René
Loewe, founders of the music label, Scion Versions.
7-9 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 16th,
at Hellems Arts & Sciences, room 199.
http://www.colorado.edu/atlas/berlin. See campus map: http://www.colorado.edu/atlas/berlin/CU_map_Hellems_rm199_490pix.jpg.
Free and open to the public.
Seating is first come, first served.
Kuschnereit and Loewe’s live sets have taken them
around the world, playing everywhere from Berghain
in Berlin to the Labyrinth Festival in Japan.
Now, see them perform in Boulder,
11:55 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 14,
at The b.Side Lounge. Get more information:http://www.colorado.edu/atlas/berlin
Monday’s presentation is part of the ATLAS Speaker
Series made possible by a generous donation from
Idit Harel Caperton and Anat Harel.
The event is co-sponsored by Communikey, the
producer of the annual Communikey Festival of
Electronic Arts: http://communikey.us/next.php.
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Study in London in Summer 2010! Informational meeting: 11/18/09
Study international finance in London this summer with CU Business Professor Michael Palmer! This program includes lectures from prominent financial professionals and field trips to sites such as the Bank of England, Houses of Parliament, and the London Stock Exchange. Eligibility requirements include a minimum 2.75 GPA and coursework in Business or Economics. This is an amazing opportunity for students with financial, economic, political, and international business interests to study in London and Paris.
The program is competitive, and typically fills by the end of November. Interested students should attend the meeting and plan to apply quickly!
To learn more, join us at one of two meetings on:
Wednesday, November 18th: 12 pm in KOBL 235 OR 6 pm in KOBL 302
http://studyabroad.colorado.edu
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11/9/09
Research Area(s): Education & Outreach, Intern Opportunities
Description:
The NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP) is seeking candidates for the Summer 2010 internship session. The NASA USRP program is a mentored internship for undergraduate students that are offered at all 12 NASA Centers and research support facilities across the United States. Students majoring in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics will have the opportunity to gain hands-on technical research experiences. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to participate and work with a NASA mentor on a research project from NASA’s core workforce competency needs. USRP research projects are premier research and development projects that are aligned with NASA’s research focus areas.
In order to qualify students must be enrolled at a university and in their sophomore, junior or senior year. Students also must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be a U.S. Citizen.
Summer 2010 Deadline – January 22, 2010
To apply and learn more simply log on to the USRP web site at http://usrp.usra.edu
USRA Point of Contact:
Anthony Zippay
NASA USRP Co-Project Administrator
O: 281-483-2509
John.A.Zippay@nasa.gov
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11/3/09
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ON CAMPUS: - PLEASE CONTACT DR. STERNOVSKY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED:
I talked to you about hiring two undergraduate students for our ongoing projects. Here is a little more info what I am looking for:
- one student with ME experience (machine shop experience is a strong plus)
- one student with EE minor
- preferably junior students (we want to keep them for at least a year)
- sophomores will be considered too if showing outstanding qualities and performance
- the students should have good grades, be independent and motivated
- the students will need to be able to work well in a team
- the project is instrument development for space applications
Currently my group is employing 3 undergraduate students and as far as I can tell they are all happy. The lab is in the Duane physics building, i.e. on the main campus.
Yes, these are paid positions through LASP. The physical location of the lab, however, is in Duane physics. I also have research ideas for students interested in independent study – if there are students interested.
The project description: Our laboratory is developing instruments for cosmic dust detection for future use in space missions. There are two basic types of instruments: one is a dust trajectory sensor that measures the pickup charge from the passing-through dust particle on a set of wire electrodes. The second type measures the charge generated upon the impact of the dust on a target plate. For both instruments we are developing low-noise charge sensitive electronics that needs to be tested and integrated into the system. Besides the electronics, parts of the instrument sub-system need to be designed, built and tested.
Skills for EE minor: experience with building analog electronics circuits, PCB layout experience
Skills for ME position: SolidWorks, machine shop experience
Grades: I do not want to put a GPA requirement on the positions but I am looking for very motivated and smart students. The last student I hired had a very high GPA but was not doing a good job and his heart was not into it. Also important is to work in a team.
I would rather hire a good sophomore student than a mediocre junior student.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
Zoltan
Zoltan Sternovsky, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, 429 UCB, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0429
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Research Scientist, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado at Boulder, Ph: 303 735 6272, Fax: 303 492 6444
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11/3/09
Please pass this information on to your Undergraduate Students regarding the New Venture Challenge sponsored by the Silicon Flatirons. This is a great opportunity for Faculty, Post-Docs, Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students to learn about the entrepreneurial process. Faculty should encourage their Graduate Students to attend this as several of CU’s spin off companies have been started by Grad Students and Post-Docs who continue to have a research relationship with the Faculty Advisor through these companies (via SBIR/STTR funded projects and consulting agreements).
In its second year, the CU-NVC is an interdisciplinary competition presented by entities across campus. The goal is to provide an experiential educational opportunity for CU students and faculty. This hands-on approach to entrepreneurship is a critical part of catalyzing a start-up culture across CU-Boulder.
Monetary prizes are available to the challenge winners. Each participant will learn how to “think like an entrepreneur.” The opportunity to attend workshops, discuss the application of ideas, and receive feedback from local experts in represented fields offers an unprecedented incentive to “put your idea to the test”.
There is more information at: http://cunvc.org/
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10/29/09
Having Trouble Viewing this E-mail? Click Here <http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar_intern>
DEADLINE FOR LUNAR INTERN APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 22, 2010!
The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) is hosting a special lunar exploration summer intern program to evaluate possible landing sites for robotic and human exploration missions. The LPI invites applications from graduate students in geology, planetary science, and related programs. The program is also open to undergraduate students in geology, astronomy, chemistry, and physics with at least 50 semester hours of credit so that they, too, can participate in lunar exploration activities. The goal of this program is to integrate NASA’s lunar science priorities with the exploration components of the new Constellation program. This will be a unique team activity that should foster extensive discussions among students and senior science team members. The 10-week program runs from June 1, 2010, through August 9, 2010. Selected interns will receive a $5000.00 stipend and a $1000.00 travel expense reimbursement for U.S. citizens or $1500.00 for foreign nationals. Please pass this information on to any students who might be interested. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 22, 2010
For more information, or to access the electronic application form, visit the LPI’s Lunar Exploration Summer Intern website:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar_intern/ CONTACT:
Dr. David Kring
Lunar Exploration Summer Intern Program
kring@lpi.usra.edu
Lunar and Planetary Institute <http://www.lpi.usra.edu/>
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10/20/09
I write to make you aware of a tremendous scholarship-for-service opportunity for U.S. graduate and undergraduate students and to request that you encourage your best students to apply to the SMART Scholarship Program. This is a highly-selective, prestigious, national program that fully supports their education, including full tuition and a very generous stipend while they are in school.
The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Mathematics.
The SMART application web page is at www.asee.org/SMART. The application deadline is December 15, 2009 for the 2010 school year. SMART provides:
- · Full Tuition – to any accredited U.S. University
- · A very generous stipend while in school
- - $25,000 for undergraduates
- - $36,000 for masters candidates
- - $38,000 to $41,000 for doctoral candidates
- · Book allowance – $1,000
- · Health Insurance
- · Paid Summer internships
- · All required student fees
- · Travel fees for internships
Summer internships at Labs are required. In return for fully funding their education, students are required work as a civilian employee at a Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) or DoD Agency (NSA, DIA, DARPA, etc.) laboratory for a period equal to the time the program paid for their school. Students must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, and be willing to work in a defense laboratory upon graduation.
There will be approximately 300 new awards this year. A list of SMART fellows from previous years is listed by University at:
http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/schools/scholar%5Fdirectory/list%5Fby%5Fschool/
While CU – Boulder is one of the top schools in terms of SMART recipients, I think we can greatly increase the number of your students supported in this program. I would appreciate your help in disseminating this information to your students, faculty, undergraduate advisors, and graduate coordinators, and by encouraging your best students to apply for this tremendous opportunity.
Please direct your interested students to: http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/. There are links to the application portal and other program related information. Additional applicant and SMART related questions can be answered via:
Email: smart@asee.org
Phone: (202) 331-3544
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any individual questions or questions at the university/department level, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Respectfully,
Knox
DoD Executive Agent for SMART
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10/14/09
The Engineering Merit Scholarship application is now available at https://engineering.colorado.edu/ScholarshipApplication/index.aspx
This is a secure site but you may get a security certificate warning; just click continue to the website.
To be eligible to apply you must be entering your sophomore, junior, senior or 5th year in the fall of 2010, have at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa and be enrolled full-time for fall 2010. I encourage you to apply for these scholarships even though you're not sure what your GPA will be. (Please note that we are using credit hours to determine sophomore, junior and senior status.)
The update application feature is available once you have submitted your application so that if you have any changes later in the semester you can use this great feature rather than reapplying. Some donors look at these applications early, so please apply as soon as you can to be considered for these early donors.
The site is open to all engineering students until March 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Students who have reached the graduate level of the BS/MS degree are not eligible for these scholarships.
If you have any questions regarding the application or scholarships, please contact me at Gretchen.lee@colorado.edu
The ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado) is now accepting applications for 2010. They will award $28,500 in scholarship to students in engineering with the top award of $6000.
Applications are open to students pursuing a Bachelors degree and entering their junior, senior, or 5th year senior in fall of 2010. Students graduating in December 2010 are not eligible.
Students must be US citizens and have an understanding of the consulting engineering profession and be registered full-time.
Applications must be postmarked by 2/3/2010
Applications are available in ECAD 115 (Gretchen’s office) or on line at www.acec-co.org/education
Gretchen Lee, Scholarship Coordinator, College of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, ECAD 115, 422 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0422, 303-735-2440, 303-492-2199 (fax), gretchen.lee@colorado.edu
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10/14/09
INTERNSHIPS FOCUS ON EARTH BENEFITS OF SPACE RESEARCH
Release available at: http://www.nsbri.org/NewsPublicOut/Release.epl?r=126
HOUSTON – (Oct. 14, 2009) – Want to be an intern at NASA? Applications are now being accepted for 10-15 week summer internships involving research that benefits health care on Earth.
The positions, offered as part of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute’s Summer Internship Program, provide an introduction to the health concerns associated with long stays in space. The program offers undergraduate, graduate and medical students the opportunity to work under the guidance of scientists and physicians at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
Applications for the program are due January 31, 2010, and include an online application, CV or resume, letter of interest, and two letters of reference. Participants must have completed their second year of undergraduate studies by the summer of 2010 and must be U.S. citizens. Since 1998, 117 students from 60 universities have participated in the highly competitive program.
“Interns work in labs at NASA and learn not only how their work is benefiting space exploration but also how the research benefits health on Earth,” said Dr. Jeffrey Sutton, NSBRI director. “We hope as a result of their exposure that many of the students will seek careers related to the nation’s space program.”
Typical internship projects include assessing muscle performance and changes in lean body mass, studying the effects of radiation on bone, testing products in the space food systems laboratory, and developing techniques to assess physiological adaptation to space.
NSBRI, funded by NASA, is a consortium of institutions studying the health risks related to long-duration spaceflight. Research findings will also impact the understanding and treatment of similar medical conditions experienced on Earth. The Institute’s science, technology and education projects take place at more than 60 institutions across the United States.
For more information on the NSBRI Summer Internship Program, visit http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html, contact 713-798-7896 or email info@nsbri.org.
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10/5/09
Attend National Conference for Free
Feb. 10-14, 2010
Washington DC
Open to all students in physics, and related fields such as astro, applied math, chem, geology, bio-phys, engineering, etc…
The Joint Annual Conferences of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) and National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP) brings together over 500 African American and Hispanic American physics students and professionals from across the US.
In addition to opportunities for networking and community building, this conference has a cutting-edge scientific program, a student professional development program, and a recruiting fair.
CU is sending a contingent of students, faculty, and staff for the purpose of professional development, networking, and recruiting. Students wishing to attend should be interested in participating in the conference by giving a research talk, presenting a poster, and/or assisting with the recruiting table. Last year we had a great turn out from CU, which included a broad and diverse population of students (including majority students), faculty and staff.
The conference will be held Wednesday, Feb 10th through Sunday, Feb 14th, 2010 in Washington DC. Details about the conference can be found at:
http://www.nsbp.org/conference/. All fees are covered including airfare, lodging, meals, registration, etc….
Any interested undergraduate or graduate students in physics or related field are encouraged to contact Noah Finkelstein at finkelsn@colorado.edu and/or Dennis Gardner at dennis.gardner@colorado.edu for more information. Preference will be given to students who respond quickly and can commit to attend.
There are a limited number of spots, so contact us soon!
Dennis F. Gardner Jr., Liquid Crystals Materials Research Center, Department of Physics, 390 UCB, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, LAB: +1-303-492-6530, TEL: +1-970-412-4875, FAX: +1-303-492-2998
Noah Finkelstein, Associate Professor 303 735 6082 (o), Department of Physics 303 492 3352 (f), University of Colorado finkelsn@colorado.edu, Boulder, CO 80309-0390 http://spot.colorado.edu/~finkelsn
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10/1/09
STUDY ABROAD GLOBAL SEMINARS FAIR
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
3-5 PM
UMC Aspen Rooms
Discover CU-Boulder's very own Global Seminars! CU faculty teach amazing courses in various locations abroad, providing great opportunities for study abroad during summer and winter sessions. Programs vary by subject, length, credit, and (of course) location. These are incredible opportunities that are not available outside CU.
This fair will display 14 of CU-Boulder's faculty-led study abroad offerings to 10 countries:
-- Art in France in Paris, France
-- Art in Spain, Madrid & Barcelona, Spain
-- Contemporary Nordic Culture & Society: Iceland
-- Economy, Politics, & Society in the Middle East, Kuwait
-- Engineering for Developing Communities in Haifa, Israel
-- Film & the French Aesthetic in Paris, France
-- Film & the Italian Aesthetic in Rome, Italy
-- Historic & Contemporary Barcelona, Spain
-- London Finance Seminar, England
-- Reconciliation & Diversity: The South African Model, South Africa
-- Rome Humanities Summer Program, Italy
-- Self-Awareness & Images of the Other in Xi’an, China
-- St. Petersburg Russian Language & Culture, Russia
-- Venice: the Cradle of European Jewish Culture, Italy
Faculty directors and Study Abroad Programs (SAP) staff will share special information about learning and living abroad, including details on eligibility and applying at each program's table. Come and learn!
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9/30/09 SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are pleased to announce that the AAAS ENTRY POINT! program is now accepting applications for 2010 summer internship opportunities. For more information, visit www.entrypoint.org.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest society for science, IT, engineering, and mathematics professionals, has placed hundreds of interns since 1996 at NASA, IBM, Merck, NOAA, Lockheed Martin, NAVAIR, CVS, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Shell Oil, USDA, and several university science laboratories.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Full-time undergraduate or graduate student
2. Documented disability
3. Major in science, math, computer science/IT, engineering, business
4. GPA of 3.0 or higher
5. U.S. citizen
APPLICATION PROCESS
Go to the website to apply: http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/apply.htm. Complete the online application and submit the required documents.
American Association for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS)
ENTRY POINT!
ENTRY POINT!, a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), offers outstanding internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business.
AAAS has developed unique partnerships with IBM, NASA, Merck, Google, Lockheed Martin, Shell, NAVAIR, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Infosys, and several university science laboratories to place students with disabilities in 10-week paid summer internships around the country. Most students relocate for the summer.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for an internship, successful applicants must meet the following criteria:
Full-time student enrolled in an accredited institution- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Major in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business
- Documented physical or non-apparent disability*
- U.S. citizen
WHAT AN ENTRY POINT! INTERNSHIP OFFERS
- Paid positions in areas that complement your major and enhance your skills
- Travel allowance may be offered
- Assistive technology as needed
- Assistance in locating accessible housing and transportation
- AAAS support with application process, throughout internship session, and beyond
- Competitive job assignments that allow you to “test drive” your career choice
- Mentoring
- Opportunities for successive internships, co-ops, and research opportunities
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE
Applications are accepted from September to May. Apply early for the most opportunities, as some companies have deadlines as early as January 15. Applicants are notified of acceptance for an internship from AAAS or from the specific company who has made the offer.
To apply, fill out an online application at www.entrypoint.org. For more information, including a list of required materials, visit the website or contact Laureen Summers at 202.326.6649 or lsummers@aaas.org.
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9/25/09 SCHOLARSHIPS - NEW & OLD
Kelly Engineering Resources: kellyengineering.com/scholarships
Available for sophomores or junior level students in 2010 at $5000 for 2010 tuition expenses.
Students must demonstrate: great potiential for, and commitment o, a career in engineering; outstanding academic performance; depth of engineering knowledge on a given topic; essay creativity, composition, and originality.
Deadline to submit application October 15, 2009
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program https://nasa.asee.org
$40,000 in scholarships available
Deadline to apply 1/11/2010
For more information contact nasa.asp@asee.org
American Public Power Association http://www.APPAnet.org
(click on Research & Development (DEED), then choose DEED Funding Opportunities)
$45,000 available in scholarships
Undergraduate or graduate students can apply
Students can conduct research on projects or internships in conjunction with a DEED member utility.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund applications for the 2010-2011 academic year are now available online. HSF gives out over 4,000 scholarships each year to Latino students.
Gretchen Lee
Scholarship Coordinator
College of Engineering & Applied Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
ECAD 115
422 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0422
303-735-2440
303-492-2199 (fax)
gretchen.lee@colorado.edu
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NASA Announces 2010 RASC-AL Student Engineering Design Competition
It is my pleasure to invite your students to participate in NASA’s 2010 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts-Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition. The 2010 design competition is looking for innovative and creative ideas from undergraduate and graduate level engineering students. We encourage you to involve your students in this competition which gives them the opportunity to: interact with NASA and industry experts; infuse concepts and data from RASC-AL into NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate program planning; develop relationships that could lead to participation in other NASA student research programs; and demonstrate and leverage potential university-NASA-industry cooperation.
Student teams and their faculty advisors are invited to submit abstracts by February 5, 2010, responding to the following themes:
- Lunary Outpost to Settlement
- Technology-Enabled Human Mars
- Bringing the World Along with Participatory Exploration
- Common Lunar Sortie/NEO Mission Design
Based on review of the abstracts by the RASC-AL Steering Committee, up to ten (10) undergraduate and five (5) graduate level teams will be selected to participate and receive a $5,875 travel stipend per team to attend the RASC-AL forum to be held at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Florida in June. The top scoring undergraduate and graduate teams will be invited to participate in the AIAA Space 2010 Conference & Exposition where they will present their design project to industry experts (team travel stipends provided).
"NASA is always looking for great ideas. What better group to turn to than the next generation of engineers?" said Pat Troutman, senior systems analyst at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. "Students get something out of it too. They get chance to apply what they learn in class to real world aerospace challenges.”
Here is a copy of the NIA press release, and a flyer describing the 2010 RASC-AL challenge themes. For complete information on the 2010 RASC-AL Engineering Design Competition, visit www.NIAnet.org/rascal
Important dates for the competition:
Feb 5, 2010 |
Deadline for abstract submission |
Feb 24, 2010 |
Team notification of abstract review decision |
Apr 9, 2010 |
Online registration and payment for conference |
May 26, 2010 |
Submission for written reports due |
May 28, 2010 |
Submission of oral reports due |
June 7-9, 2010 |
2010 RASC-AL Forum |
Teams are requested to submit a Notice of Intent to compete form which can found on the RASC-AL website.
Contact:
Shelley Duguid Spears
Director, Outreach & Development
National Institute of Aerospace
100 Exploration Way
Hampton, VA 23666
757.325.6732
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Does the opportunity to live abroad and gain real life experience with an
internship sound interesting to you? How about networking with local business
leaders and learning valuable business skills? It’s possible with AIESEC
Colorado!
AIESEC is the largest run student organization in the world and is in over 90
countries and over 800 Universities. AIESEC is committed to building globally
aware and responsible leaders. We provide opportunities in marketing, IT,
business development, event planning, and recruitment. AIESEC also offers our
members the opportunity to obtain a PAID international internship in any of our
90 partner countries. Whether you’re graduating in May, want to take a
semester off of school and earn some real world experience, or want a summer
internship in a foreign country, AIESEC can help you get there. All students are
welcome. This is an opportunity of a life time! Contact us at
aiesec@colorado.edu for more information.
INTERESTED? COME TO OUR INFO SESSIONS!!!!
September 8th and 9th at 6:00 P.M. in Duane G125
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ACE YOUR EXAMS: A WORKSHOP TO HELP YOU MAKE THE GRADE!
Monday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m.
You made it to college, you go to class, you want to make good grades, now learn how to improve your study skills and put it all together on an exam. FREE PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!
In this workshop, you will:
* Learn strategies to help you prepare for your exams so you can feel confident
* Explore methods for contending with test-taking anxiety
* Discover the complexity of your nervous system while learning simple methods for managing symptoms of anxiety and nervousness
* Investigate mindfulness strategies and methods for working with your thoughts and feelings to foster success
You have made it this far, it is time to discover ways to go the next step and excel. There are a limited number of spaces for this workshop. If you are interested, please sign up in advance by sending an email to matthew.tomatz@colorado.edu.
When: Monday, September 14th 2009
What Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Brackett Lounge in the Engineering Quad – Free Pizza Dinner to be provided
Presented by: Matthew Tomatz, MA, MM, LPC, CACIII
Counseling and Psychological Services
http://www.colorado.edu/sacs/counseling
Sponsored by: College of Engineering and Applied Science, CU-Boulder
Housing and Dining Services, CU-Boulder
WANT TO ATTEND? SEND AN EMAIL TO MATTHEW.TOMATZ@COLORADO.EDU TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
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If you'd like to know about tutoring options, and other academic support programs, please download the list of Fall 2009 Academic Resources (College of Engineering): Fall 2009 Academic Support Sheet
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Upcoming Study Abroad events for students
The two events below are Fairs, and students may stop by at any point during the duration of the event. Program representatives, program Directors, Study Abroad staff and returned students will be available to answer questions.
- Study Abroad Fair: September 8th from 4-6:30 pm in UMC Ballroom
- Global Seminars Fair (short-term, faculty-led programs): Tuesday, October 13th, 3-5 pm, UMC Aspen Rooms
Additional meetings specific to programs, countries or other opportunities:
- Africa info. meeting: Wednesday, September 9 from 4:30-5:30 in UMC 425
- Spain info. meeting: Wednesday, September 9 from 3-4 pm in UMC 247
- Italy info. meeting: Wednesday, September 9 from 4:30-5:30 in UMC 415-417
- Kuwait Global Seminar info. meeting: Wednesday, September 9 from 3-4 pm in Chem 133
- Affording Study Abroad: Thursday, September 10 from 5-6 pm in HUMN 250
- England info. meeting: Wednesday, September 16 from 4:30-5:30 in UMC 382
- AustraLearn info. meeting: Tuesday, September 22 from 3-4:30 in UMC 247
- Boren (NSEP) scholarship info. meeting: Wednesday, October 7 from 4-5 pm in UMC 415-417
- Rome Humanities Global Seminar info. meeting: Wednesday, October 21 from 5-6 pm in ECCR 131
- Affording Study Abroad: Thursday, October 22 from 5-6 pm in HUMN 250
- Germany info. meeting: Wednesday, November 11 from 5-6:30 in ECON 117
- Affording Study Abroad: Thursday, November 12 from 5-6 pm in HUMN 250
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Interested in space exploration? Our organization, CUSEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, would like to invite you to attend our semester kick-off meeting today, September 3rd at 5:00 in Engineering Classroom ECCR 155.
Our organization is an independent, student-based club dedicated to uniting space enthusiasts throughout the CU Boulder community. CUSEDS provides information, motivation, leadership development, and networking opportunities concerning the exploration and development of space. Today, we will be talking about what our club is and discussing some of the exciting opportunities for the upcoming year.
We will be providing Half-Fast subs today. Membership dues are $10 for the semester.
Thanks and I hope to see you there,
Laura Stiles
laura.stiles@colorado.edu
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There will be a Group Advising Session on ROTC Degree Plans on Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:30 PM. Please RSVP to Claire.Yang@colorado.edu. Freshmen will be filling in their NAVY, AIR FORCE & ARMY 4-Year Degree Plans. Continuing Air Force students can get their Form 48 signed off at this meeting.
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Design Build Fly will be holding it's first meeting of the semester next Thursday, September 3rd at 5:00-6:00pm in the Seabass Conference Room (ECAE 153).
We will go over:
- What is Design Build Fly? Great aerospace experience!
- Previous year's missions
- 2009-2010 mission: Baseball Plane!!! The plane must complete 2 missions. During the first flight, the plane must strategically haul softballs. During the 2nd flight, it will carry baseball bats. Check it out! http://www.aiaadbf.org/2010_files/2010_rules.htm
We'd love to see people from all majors and experience levels there!
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Interested in learning how to improve your study skills, time management, test taking skills, utilizing facutly office hours, etc? Here's a list of Academic Skills Workshops for Sept 2009. To register for a workshop, go to: http://colorado.edu/sasc/services/workshops.html
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AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Speakers Program
September 2009
Adventures in Space Entrepreneurship
Scott Tibbitts: Founder and Executive Director
eSpace: The Center for Space Entrepreneurship
6:00 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2009
6:00 pm Social, 6:30 pm Program
Ball Aerospace RA7W Conference Room
1600 Commerce St
Boulder, CO 80301
This month’s presentation will highlight aerospace entrepreneurship and the newly founded Center for Space Entrepreneurship, eSpace which is located right here in Colorado. Scott Tibbitts, the founder of eSpace will provide an intimate look at space entrepreneurship through the story of Starsys Research, the company he formed in 1988 from a water heater technology that became one of the worlds leading suppliers of mechanical systems for spacecraft. Through his personal experience of creating, growing, and selling Starsys, Mr. Tibbitts will provide a window into a paradoxical entrepreneurial domain that is both surprisingly easy and incredibly hard. Mr. Tibbitts will also talk about how these lessons learned are being used to help emerging space entrepreneurs create and develop their own companies through eSpace.
In 1987 Mr. Tibbitts founded Starsys Research Corporation, to bring a promising thermal actuator technology to the spacecraft industry. With Tibbitts as CEO, Starsys developed as a world-class supplier of mechanical systems and actuators for spacecraft, with 150 employees and $18M in revenues. Starsys track record of 2500 mechanisms flown on more than 250 spacecraft with 100% success is unmatched in the aerospace industry.
In 2006, Starsys Research was acquired by SpaceDev Inc, with Mr. Tibbitts assuming the role of Managing Director through January, 2009. SpaceDev was acquired by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in December of 2008 and is now the core element of SNC’s Space System Group.
Mr. Tibbitts received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin in 1980. He was the recipient of the “Esprit Entrepreneur of Distinction” award in 1998, and is the holder of three patents for spacecraft products. He has been active in the Colorado Aerospace Industry.
R.S.V.P Christopher Zeller by Monday, September 14 2009 for badge access
(303) 939-4636 or by email czeller@ball.com US citizenship required.
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INVOLVEMENT WEEK: Sept 8-11, 2009
- Wednesday, September 9th - Student Involvement Fair on the Norlin Quad from 11-2 pm.
- Thursday September 10th - Volunteer Fair at the UMC fountain from 10:30-2 pm.
- Friday September 11th - Greek Fair at the UMC fountain from 11-2 pm.
Involvement week is a great opportunity for students to become part of an organization on campus and to find something that satisfies their interests. Research by the Alexander Astin in the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA maintains that students who are involved and engaged on campus have stronger retention and graduation rates, do better academically, become stronger Alumni, enhance their time management skills, and have a more positive overall experience in college.
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UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:
Research Area(s):
Education & Outreach
Description:
August 27, 2009
Beth Dickey
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-2087
beth.dickey-1@nasa.gov
RELEASE: 09-199
NASA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
WASHINGTON -- NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate will
begin accepting scholarship applications on Sept. 1, 2009, for the
2010 academic year. The application deadline is Jan. 11, 2010.
"These scholarships are a fantastic way to support our brightest
students and encourage them to finish their education, expose them to
NASA's research programs and inspire them to pursue a career in
aeronautics," said Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for the
Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in
Washington.
NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and five graduate scholarships
to students in aeronautics or related fields. Undergraduate students
entering their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per
year for two years and the opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend
by interning at a NASA research center during the summer. Graduate
students will receive up to $35,000 per annually for up to three
years, with an opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend interning at
a NASA research center up to two consecutive summers.
Students who have not committed to a specific academic institution or
program still may apply. However, if accepted, they must be admitted
by fall 2010 into a suitable aeronautical engineering program or
related field of study at an accredited U.S. university. All
applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholarship money may be used for
tuition and other school-related expenses.
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate conducts cutting-edge,
fundamental research in traditional and emerging disciplines. The
intent is to help transform the nation's air transportation system
and to support development of future air and space vehicles. Goals
include improving airspace capacity and flexibility; aviation safety
and aircraft performance; reducing overall noise, engine emissions
and fuel usage.
For details about this scholarship program, including how to apply,
visit:
http://asee.org/nasaasp
For more information about NASA's aeronautics programs, visit:
http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov
For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov
USRA Point of Contact:
Barbara Hammond
Program Manager
Education Programs Office
hammond@epo.usra.edu
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UPCOMING CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
What Are the Career Benefits of Studying Abroad?
Thursday, September 3, 4:00-5:00pm in UMC 247
Don’t miss this presentation by Dr. Michael Vande Berg who will present relevant and researched information about the employability of students who study abroad.
Dr. Michael Vande Berg has authored a wide range of publications on international education topics, and on literary movements and authors, and he has published English-language translations of two classics of Spanish literature. He has been the Principal Investigator of, and has consulted on, a wide variety of study abroad research projects, including the “Georgetown Consortium Study,” funded through a $550,000 Department of Education grant. He now teaches a summer course on study abroad leadership at the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication in Portland, Oregon. He frequently speaks with faculty and staff about intercultural education topics, and leads intercultural workshops, in the U.S. and abroad.
Interested in Learning More About the Variety of Opportunities at the CIA? Attend this Info Session to Learn More!
CIA Information Session - Tuesday, September 15, 12noon-1pm in Wolf Law, Room 204
Open to all CU-Boulder students.
Are You Interested in Learning More About Opportunities in the Government?
Wednesday, September 16, 5:00-7:30pm in UMC Aspen Room
Attend this panel to hear from federal, state, and city/county representatives about the ins and outs of applying for government jobs. Be sure to attend the Government Networking at Night immediately following this event. You will have the opportunity to speak with all of the representatives in a “speedy format.” So even if you’ve never attended a networking event before, we’ll make sure you are comfortable and get the information you are looking for. RSVP on Career Services CSO database for the networking event.
Tips for Finding a Job in the Federal Government
Thursday, September 17, 12noon-1:00pm in UMC 247
The federal government is hiring and has a wide variety of opportunities to fit your major. However, applying for a job with the government can be daunting. Attend this one-hour workshop to learn successful tips to land a job or internship with the federal government.
Recruiters Tell All
Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-7:00pm in UMC 235
Are you seeking a job or internship anytime this year? Get the inside scoop! This is your chance to find out what recruiters have to say about resumes, cover letters, career fairs, interviews, job offers, and salary negotiations. Bring all questions!
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August 27, 2009:
Subj: RC Pilots for MAVs wanted
RC Pilots sought for a Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) Research Project. Hourly payment will be provided. Interested candidates, please contact Professor Mohseni (kamran.mohseni@colorado.edu) or Apratim Shaw (apratim.shaw@colorado.edu).
Regards,
Apratim.
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Below is a list of your job agents that produced results for Thursday, August 27, 2009. To view the results for each job agent click the corresponding View Jobs link below and login. You can find this on CSO:
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August 25, 2009
This year we have 3 openings for the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholarships ($5000 per scholarship).
To be eligible for these scholarships students must:
- 1. Major in Engineering or Applied Math (Undergraduate or graduate level students)
- 2. Be involved in research and/or have publications
- 3. Have at least a 3.500 GPA
- 4. Be a US Citizen
- 5. Be full-time and have at least one full year before graduating
- 6. Demonstrate financial need
This year one of the openings must be filled by a student pursuing research in space related systems. This can include students from MCEN, CVEN, CSEN, EEEN, ECEN and ASEN.
Application deadline is September 21st.
Applications are available in ECAD 100.
Thanks for your help in getting this information to your students!
Gretchen
Gretchen Lee, Scholarship Coordinator, College of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, ECAD 115, 422 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0422, 303-735-2440, 303-492-2199 (fax), gretchen.lee@colorado.edu
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August 25, 2009
Interested in learning how to turn your good grades, excellent leadership skills, and community service into big bucks? The Top Scholarship Office provides assistance to CU students in applying for nationally competitive, prestigious scholarships. Planning ahead is essential, so come to an information session to learn how to prepare! Get a jump on the competition—; it’'s never too early. Come to one of the following sessions!
Information Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 2:00-3:00 p.m., UMC 247 OR Thursday, September 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m., UMC 247.
Deborah Viles Top Scholarship Advisor Assessment Coordinator Office of Undergraduate Education Norlin S-429 365 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0365
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August 24, 2009
Course Announcement for Fall 2009 - THIS COURSE WILL COUNT AS A PROFESSIONAL AREA ELECTIVE
*Algorithms for Molecular Biology*
CSCI 4314/5314 / MCDB 4314/5314
TR 12:30-1:45 MUEN E064
Professor: Debra Goldberg
http://www.cs.colorado.edu/~debra/classes/amb09/
Are you *curious* about:
- How computers are revolutionizing biology?
- What biological problems have been tackled?
- How well the existing methods work?
Do you want to:
- Participate in an interdisciplinary group research project that you help define?
- Learn how to (and if you even want to) start a career in bioinformatics?
*No previous biological knowledge will be assumed*.
**Prerequisite:** Students should have:
- Some programming experience or comfort with mathematics
- More advanced understanding (upper undergraduate) of a relevant discipline, e.g., computer science, mathematics, statistics, molecular biology, evolutionary biology, or chemistry
*Course Description: *
This course will survey algorithms used to decipher genomic data, including the sequence and function of chromosomes, genes and proteins.
Students will work in interdisciplinary groups to tackle meaningful biological problems using real data.
For more information, please contact
debra@colorado.edu <mailto:debra@colorado.edu>
--
Debra S. Goldberg
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
Computational Bioscience Program
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
August 17, 2009
September 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 in UMC 247: How do employers view study abroad and what value do they place on the study abroad experience when considering job applicants?
In partnership with four geographically-dispersed US universities, CIEE recently carried out a research project designed to determine to what extent employers believe that various types of study abroad programs prepare students for work after graduation. More than 350 employers participated in the study, including a number of firms and organizations that recruit entry-level employees at the four partner institutions. The results indicate that employers do believe that studying abroad can give students an advantage in the job market, and that they place different value on different types of study abroad programs. The study’s data also provide insights about the extent to which employers value the sorts of intercultural and global qualities and skills typically associated with study abroad, and point to steps that educators can take to enhance the employability of students who have studied abroad.
August 13, 2009
The Colorado Space Grant Consortium has openings for engineering and science majors to join one of our five projects. Get hands-on experience working with electronics, programing, machining or the development of a sounding rocket experiment.
Open House on Thursday Aug 27 at 5:30pm in the Discovery Learning Center room 1B50.
Here is a short description of each project looking for new students.
DANDE - 18 inch student satellite to measure atmospheric density in low earth orbit, which will likely launch in 2011
RocketSat - Develop a new sounding rocket experiment which will fly to over 100km.
HASP - High altitude balloon experiments to investigate the possibilities of lighter than air astronomy observing platforms
CubeSat - A 10cm on a side cube shaped satellite to launch next year. Final testing including environmental (vib, thermal, data systems) will occur this fall and we will develop launch support teams.
Ground Station - Satellite communication system and building a ground dish communication system.
For more information including the position opening descriptions, application form and further details on each project, follow this link:
http://spacegrant.colorado.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=94
We have opportunities for first year students through Graduate students to apply what you have learned in class and give you hands-on experience which will give you the skills employers desire. Space Grant is an interdisciplinary program with Electrical, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, Computer Science and Aerospace Majors and even some non-engineering majors, working together on teams. All projects are student managed, built, tested and flown giving you a great learning opportunity. Many projects interface with industry or external science investigators. Opportunities range from populating printed circuit boards, machining parts, to flying an experiment to 30km on a high altitude balloon, to launching a payload to space on a sounding rocket to designing a satellite for a low earth orbit.
If you are interested in applying for one of theses positions, come to the Open House on Aug 27th or fill out an interest sheet, found at the above link, and email it to
Brian.Sanders@colorado.edu
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
by Aug 27 at 5pm. Interviews will be on Friday Aug 28th and Monday Aug 31.
Most students get involved at the beginning of the semester but many also get involved mid-semester. If you have any other questions please contact the Research Coordinator: Brian Sanders or call 303-492-5451.
Thank you,
Brian
-- Brian Sanders
Research Coordinator
Colorado Space Grant Consortium
spacegrant.colorado.edu
brian.sanders@colorado.edu
Office 303-492-5451
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August 13, 2009
Are you looking for a part-time job this semester? We are looking for successful students to work as tutors. The Student Success Center provides tutoring for all students in the College on a walk in basis. Courses covered are:
- all levels of Calculus,
- Differential Equations, and
- Chemistry 1211.
Hours: Monday -Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Sundays from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pay for undergraduates is $10/hour, graduate students $15/hour.
Application deadline: Friday, August 29th.
Interviews: September 1 through 4. Sign up for interviews when you turn in your completed application. **Please make sure that you meet all of the qualifications to be eligible to tutor -see application here: Application
For more information, contact Cindy.Cabrales@colorado.edu
Thank you—
Cindy Cabrales
Coordinator for Retention
Multicultural & Women in Engineering Program
University of Colorado at Boulder
(303) 492-0083
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8/6/09 - FOR SENIORS ONLY
Requirements for NSF Grad Research Fellowships:
Applicants are expected to have adequate preparation to begin graduate study and research by summer or fall 2010. In most cases, this will be demonstrated by receipt of a bachelor's degree earned prior to Fall 2010.
Individuals are typically eligible to apply
**During the senior year of college**
After graduating from college and prior to entering graduate school During the first year of graduate school Prior to completing the first term of the second year of graduate school. Applicants must have completed no more than twelve (12) months of full-time graduate study or its equivalent as of August 1, 2009. Full time graduate study is as defined by the universities attended.
NSF RFP: Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Link: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09603/nsf09603.htm?govDel=USNSF_25
Deadline: Starting 2 November 2009
Award Summary: 1,654 awards for $66,987,000 in FY 2010
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 1,654 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.
Jeffrey G. Sczechowski Ph.D., PE
Coordinator of Research Opportunities
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences University of Colorado at Boulder
303 492 2615; sczechowski@colorado.edu
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8/4/09
THIS CLASS WILL COUNT AS A FREE ELECTIVE FOR AEROSPACE MAJORS
TAKE A CLASS AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE!
Interested in increasing your self-awareness? Want to be part of a small, informal, learning environment? Ready to put theory into practice? Regardless of your career path, active listening skills will help you communicate more effectively with others.
Sign up for ARSC 2274 (call # 70642), an elective course that empowers you to learn experientially. Learn basic counseling theory and techniques and improve your interpersonal communication.
Offered Fall semesters only.
Email: TARA.KIERSON-GALEANO@colorado.edu for information.
Space is limited, SIGN UP NOW!
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7/22/09 CAREER SERVICES FALL 2009 HOURS & EVENTS
Career Services Fall 2009 BOLD Center Hours (starting the first week of classes)
*Tuesdays: 9:00am-4:30pm (scheduled appointments; students can schedule an appointment at 303.492.6541)
*Wednesdays: 1:30-4pm (15/20-minute walk-in appointments)
Career Services Office, Willard 34, Garden Level 303.492.6541
Monday-Friday, 9-4:30 (1 hour appointments with me or other available Career Counselors)
Monday-Thursday, 1:30-4pm (Walk-ins: 15/20 minute appointments)
Check out our revamped website: http://careerservices.colorado.edu/students/students.aspx
Rachel Killam
Career Counselor
303.492.5549
303.492.6541 (appointments)
University of Colorado at Boulder
Willard Administrative Center, Room 34
UCB 133
Boulder, CO 80309-0133
http://careerservices.colorado.edu
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7/23/09
In response to student requests, we are pleased to introduce an Independent Study option for Colorado Engineer Magazine (CEM). Starting in Fall 2009, interested students can obtain General Engineering credit for writing and submitting an article to this student-run magazine.
GEEN 2850 is a repeatable, one-credit, pass/fail independent study designed to develop students' magazine writing skills. Biweekly meetings throughout the semester with course instructors Donna Gerren and Carol Rowe can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
See course flier for details, and let us know if you are interested
Sincerely,
Donna Gerren, faculty advisor, Donna.gerren@colorado.edu
Carol Rowe, staff advisor, Carol.rowe@colorado.edu
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7/16/09
Significant Changes to Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Funding
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is making a number of changes, effective AY 09-10. These changes will help maximize available funds and provide opportunities for new students and faculty to participate in the program. Updates to the website will be made in July.
- · *There will be two deadlines per year for individual and team grant applications: 1) September 15th--for work to be completed within the confines of the current academic year; and 2) March 1st--for summer grants, to be completed in the time between the end of one academic year and the start of the next. This means that students doing independent projects or group research any time during the academic year must apply for funds in the Fall semester. Thus, some students will have to anticipate requesting funds well in advance of their project start dates. Note: Students graduating in December of any given year must submit their applications by August 1st.
- · *Research assistantships will be funded one time only, for a maximum of 100 hours per student. Students can apply for assistantships at three different times: September 15th for academic year projects; December 1st for Spring projects; March 1st for summer projects.
- · *Maximum award amounts have changed and will be posted on the website (address below).
- · *Priority for all awards will be given to first-time UROP applicants.
- · *Spring semesters will be devoted to UROP-sponsored workshops designed to introduce students to research and help them through the application process. Information will be posted on the website, as well as in Buff Bulletins.
We’re available to answer any questions you or your students may have about applying for funds. Contact: UROP@colorado.edu or see our website at www.colorado.edu/UROP.
Joan Gabriele, Director, UROP
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7/15/09
Join CU Engineering @ Boulder on Facebook!
The College of Engineering and Applied Science invites all current engineering student to become fans of “CU Engineering @ Boulder,” a new Facebook fan page launched this summer. The fan page, at www.facebook.com/cuengineering, is a great place to
- · find out about news and upcoming events
- · get informal reminders about important deadlines
- · learn about programs and opportunities available to you
- · view and post photos and videos
- · take fun quizzes and play with apps
- · interact with fellow students, faculty, and younger students who are considering a degree in engineering
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