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Oak Crest Institute of Science
Paid Science Research Opportunity for Community College Students
Now Recruiting!
Apply now to become an NSF Research Fellow at the Oak Crest Institute of Science! This internship opportunity provides community college students with the unique opportunity to perform high-impact, independent research in atmospheric chemistry. Interns learn valuable research skills and techniques, such as how to run and analyze photochemical reactions.
Eligibility:
– currently enrolled at a local community college
– legally able to work in the US
– currently enrolled in/completed general chemistry (organic chemistry a plus)
Time Commitment: 20 hrs/wk for 20 wks
Pay: $12/hr
To apply, email the following materials to [email protected]:
– cover letter and CV
– transcript
– letter of recommendation (optional, sent directly by your recommender)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible!
Questions? Email Sherry at [email protected]
www.oak-crest.org; 2275 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Program Dates
Internship begins: Jan 2, 2013
Internship ends: May 21, 2013
Hear Renowned Chemist Dr. Jacqueline Barton!
Come to Creveling Lounge at 8:15pm on Wed. Nov. 14th for FREE DESSERT, and stay to learn something! Renowned Chemist, Dr. Jaqueline Barton, will be giving a talk on DNA signaling. Free to all Natural Science students! Email [email protected] for more information.
UC Berkeley Achievement Award Program
The Achievement Award Program
Each year, highly qualified and community-minded students with a proven track record of academic success, gain admission to Berkeley but cannot afford to attend. The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) offers these students substantial scholarship funding and support services to provide the opportunity of a Berkeley education.
The Achievement Award Program is a four-year scholarship program for incoming freshman students and a two-year scholarship program for incoming junior transfer students. Only incoming Cal students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. The scholarship is renewable, provided recipients meet the following program requirements:
Program Requirements
- Full-time enrollment at UC Berkeley
- Evening scholar meetings and events throughout the academic year (e.g. attendance at overnight Fall Retreat)
- 10 hours of community service and outreach per semester
- 2.0 cumulative GPA
- “Satisfactory Academic Progress” as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and the scholar’s college
Award Amount
| Award Recipient | Amount | Length |
| Incoming freshman Cal student |
Up to $6,000 per year and a laptop |
8 semesters |
| Incoming junior transfer Cal student |
Up to $6,000 per year and a laptop |
4 semesters |
Eligibility Requirements
| Student status | Requirements |
| Incoming freshman Cal student |
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| Incoming junior transfer Cal student |
Visit http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/achievement-award-program |
Lùnasa
Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Beckman Auditorium
$29, 24, 19; $10 Youth
Named for the ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron saint of the arts, Lùnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland.
2012-2013 Watson Lecture Series
2012-2013 Watson Lecture Series
The Watson Lecture Series, featuring prominent Caltech researchers, is named for the Late Earnest C. Watson, who founded the series in 1922. He presented one of his most popular lectures, “Liquid Air,” as one of the first programs at the new Beckman Auditorium, a gift of Arnold O. and Mabel Beckman, in October 1964.
Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology
The Siemens Competition recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research.Curious Minds – The Seeds of Research
Siemens Student Workshop
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 4 p.m.
Sturdivant Lecture Hall
Free
This workshop is an excellent opportunity to interact with Caltech scientists and learn about creating new knowledge and real-world applications through discovery. Caltech undergraduate Samantha Piszkiewicz, graduate student Cheikh Mbengue and postdoctoral scholar Dave Doty will lead the workshop.
Siemens Competition Individual and Team Presentations
Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.—2:25 p.m.
Ramo Auditor
MESA Monday Mixer on Monday, November 19th
MESA Monday Mixer on Monday, November 19th; come sharpen your networking skills with faculty and fellow students. Refreshments will be served along with prizes to win!
(Professional attire only: no flip-flops, sneakers, t-shirts, or jeans)
When: 12-1pm
Where: Science Village – SV 25
RSVP here: http://doodle.com/tuhdyapk2hyrvnu3
University Night, Nov. 7th
University Night on Wednesday, November 7th; CSU and UC representatives from both private and public institutions will be on campus to discuss traditional and accelerated programs for transfer students. This is critical for all of those who are considering transferring this year
When: 5-7pm
Where: The Quad [or in the circadian in case of rain]
Let The Building Begin!
After months of learning, research, and planning, the Aquaponics students leaders were finally able to begin the building! They spent their weekend putting together their plans to grow their first Aquaponics grow system. With their great teamwork and positive attitudes, the system finally began to take shape and come to life. Up next? It’s Grow Time!
You can see their work outside of SV-23!
Tool Time with Aquaponics
Have you ever operated a power tool? For the majority of the Aquaponics student leaders, the answer was no. However, that didn’t stop them. After a quick training on how to safely operate the tools, the students revved up and got to work. Slicing and dicing, the Aquaponics leaders had no problem getting comfortable and enjoying the tools’ speed and power.
A love affair with Poop!
Dung beetles can use balls of poo much like air-conditioning units to cool themselves, researchers say.
Dung beetles roll up nutritiousballs of excrement up to 50 times heavier than their own bodies to feed their young. They roll the balls walking backward, with their heads near the ground. The ancient Egyptians envisioned that the sun was rolled around the sky in much the same way, making the dung (or scarab) beetle an important symbol in ancient Egyptian religion.
Past research showed these insects routinely dance in circles on top of their feasts of dung to help navigate away from rival beetles as quickly as possible. As scientists looked for this dancing, they noticed the beetles climbed onto the excrement balls most often during the midday heat.
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