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Important Dates

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04/16/2013 (Tues.) – Associated Student Executive Board Elections- Student voting will be April 16th from 8AM until April 17th at 11:59PM for more info go to: http://as.pasadena.edu/about/elections/

04/16/2013 (Tues.) – 12-1pm (V105) Pasadena Engineering and Science (Robotics) Expo: Training for Volunteers interested in working directly with the Robotics students as a mentor by visiting the classrooms during school hours to help their student team in Robotics. Please note that volunteers for this portion of the Expo need a TB test and a DOJ security screening at no cost.
RSVP http://doodle.com/xih7aukh5zz4icic

04/16/2013 (Tues.)- 12-1pm Circadian (CC130) Join the Safe Zone Coalition as they celebrate this years great work training allies! Come support the work happening on campus advocating for our undocumented and LGBTQ communities. Light refreshments will be served.

04/18/2013 (Thurs.) – 12-1pm (V105) UC Berkeley will be in the MESA lab talking to us about their Community College Partnership Program. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

04/18/2013 (Thurs.)- 10am-2pm (Wi-Fi Lounge) Grad-fest! All things graduation will be together at the Wi-Fi Lounge to ensure access to information about this years PCC Commencement Ceremony.

04/20/2013 (Sat.) – 12-3pm 2nd Annual MESA Family BBQ: Please join us for our 2nd Annual MESA Family BBQ at Grant Park 1200 Cordova 91106(across the street from Cal Tech); Family is your ticket in! MESA will be taking $5 and $10 donations towards purchasing hotdogs and sodas and we’ll have a potluck roster as well. (BBQ will be cancelled if it rains Friday or Sat)
http://www.doodle.com/c3s249busv8wg2n7

04/23/2013 (Tues.) – 12-1pm (V105)Pasadena Engineering and Science (Robotics) Expo: Training for Volunteers interested in volunteering the day of the event, Saturday, June 1st.
http://doodle.com/5hfip2w3tahub5cs

05/03/2013 (Fri.)- 7pm Pasadena Commencement Ceremony. MESA students please let us know if you will be walking so that we can try and get you a MESA medal for the ceremony.


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Chemistry Club April Activities

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Thursday, 4/4/13 in SV1- 12-1pm Dr.Carlos Gutierrez from CSULA will be here to speak on the More Program

Thursday, 4/11/13 in SV1 – 12-1pm, Dr. Thomas Valdez from JPL will be here to speak on “Regenerative Fuel Cells for Space”

Friday, 4/19/13, from 12-2:30 we will be doing outreach at Jefferson Elementary

Tuesday, 4/23/13 in honor of Earth Day we will be having ” The Great Mole Hunt” around Science Village- If you are interested in hiding moles- Let me know.

Thursday, 4/25/13, from12- 1pm, we will be having an end of the year pot luck, and board elections.


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Gala Volunteer Positions

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Gala Volunteer Positions are filling up fast!
Well, the gala event is quickly heading towards us and we still have positions available. If you have a specific position you want to sign up for you might want to do it asap! If you don’t care what position you work and you just want to work at the gala then I suggest you sign up as a floater and we’ll move you around where needed.
And have no fear, if the doodle polls (listed below) are still accepting sign ups then there is still space in that area. Once we’ve maxed in a specific area doodle.com will close down the sign-up (poll) and you will not be able to sign up. So — GO, sign up now! Time’s a’ waistin’!
If you’ve never volunteered with the gala rest assured you’re in store for some crazy MAGIC.


We have THREE primary time segments to the gala:
First is SET-UP: it is the early part of the day and is pertinent to the gala going off without a hitch.
Second is the actual GALA, this segment has many working parts.
Third is STRIKE (or tear-down): and is the last part of the day and can always use your help since it is so late.
If you volunteer DURING the gala or have purchased a ticket PLEASE, consider helping out with the set-up or strike shifts. We know it makes for a long day, but think of it as a really long, rewarding day….
The following are all of the available volunteer positions. Please see the descriptions and sign-up links below. The start and finish times are not set in stone, but are pretty close.

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SET-UP CREW will assist with the assembly and placement of gift bags, constructing and arranging table centerpieces, placing signage, etc. 9am – 1pm
Sign up here to join the SET-UP CREW:         http://www.doodle.com/pic3i5hm8de8kpuu <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-40f89cea1f584866be7a5cec23d94689-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need just a few more.


STAGEHAND will assist with the production of the awards show. Some physical work may be required. — TIME has changed — 12:30pm – 11pm. Sign up here to be a STAGEHAND:      http://www.doodle.com/fw4a7khptph7eaa6 <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-ec36fc1be0bff022017613497406a1a2-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need 2-3 more.


PUBLICITY & PR VOLUNTEERS will assist the publicity team with press. Volunteers are expected to help make media calls, work the Media Sign-In Table, and help wrangle talent and special guests on the red carpet.
*Experience is preferred. If you’ve volunteered for Publicity & PR in the past, you may sign-up, email [email protected] for a sign-up link. If you have not, please send an email to [email protected] with a few sentences about your experience and what assignment you’re interested to get confirmation before signing-up. 4pm – 9pm. Need 7-8 more.


GUEST AMBASSADORS will cheerfully greet, guide, and assist guests to their destinations. 3pm – 11pm. Sign up here to be a GUEST AMBASSADOR:       http://www.doodle.com/qkrp66erw8h9mmtn <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-0d33bc14732ae10001140ea0dbb25466-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need 12 – 13 more.


SILENT AUCTION CREW will assist with tasks as needed for the Silent Auction. 3:30pm – 3pm – 11pm. Sign up here to be a SILENT AUCTION volunteer:     http://www.doodle.com/49gta3vf3u6qagdk <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-282719b7275043feb68c70e8def7f5ed-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need 15 or so more.


RAFFLE ASSOCIATES will promote and sell exclusive raffle tickets during the Gala Dinner.  3:30pm – 10pm. Sign up here to be a RAFFLE ASSOCIATE:        http://www.doodle.com/cxa22nv9688vfy74 <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-6c735f1e706ca1267cd1ab64a47c124b-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need 6-7 more.


TALENT ESCORTS— ALL FULL


WILL CALL ASSOCIATES will check-in Gala guests…with a smile! 2pm – 9pm. Sign up here to be a WILL CALL volunteer:           http://www.doodle.com/6exakimadd4m5u2a <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-c69b51fabe1e84101a7067e9ceabfe2a-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need about 6 more.


TABLE CONCIERGES will ensure that the dinner guests’ needs are being met and will also assist in the live auction. 4pm – 10pm. Sign up here to be a TABLE CONCIERGE:          http://www.doodle.com/ayreudceihyrv2m5 <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-504a4bc8d59a2962f0086e5c4e01ed03-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need 12 – 13 more.


STRIKE TEAM will assist with taking inventory and the general event teardown. 9pm – 11pm. Sign up here to be part of the STRIKE TEAM:       http://www.doodle.com/c8sgzgnuuy8dkn9t <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-2d1fb9d56b5ad18bd621b32c549b470b-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need about 6 more.


VOLUNTEER CENTRAL CREW will assist volunteers in getting credentials/walkies (where necessary) and help all teams follow scheduling for meal breaks. Two shifts: 8am & 3pm http://www.doodle.com/64e7xi9wedswn4sp <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-b0f9df979c0de54fa1d52b82c5dd0fdc-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  Need about 3 or 4 more for each shift.


FLOATERS will assist with volunteer assignments as needed. Two shifts: 8am & 3pm. Sign up her to be a FLOATER:      http://www.doodle.com/4dmt2d74nmycckc2 <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-65a77c327fce156f8ab62e91064d0e68-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>  As many of you who’ll sign up!


Thank you all for your dedication and support.
For more information on HRC LA’s largest event and fundraiser, please go to: www.hrcladinner.com <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-6b4c5626f9d37eabd63171822693e1cb-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>
When: March 23rd, 2013
Where: Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott at LA Live
900 W Olympic Blvd  Los Angeles, CA 90015
If you’d like to get a room you can get an HRC discount by going to www.hrcladinner.com <https://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1361479508-6b4c5626f9d37eabd63171822693e1cb-e7ebed6?pa=361107828096118393>
We are currently working on parking arrangements but encourage you to take the Metro Rail, there is a station within walking distance of the hotel.
And as an FYI:
For those of you who are new to the HRC LA Gala this is our largest fundraising event of the year. A primarily donated and volunteer-run event – the ticket sales go toward our continual fight for equality. It is a formal evening including dinner, cocktails, celebrity honorees and a meaningful, information-filled program and could NOT be held each year without the many, many volunteers who help it run so smoothly. If you’ve worked the event before then you know how magical it is, if you haven’t then you will be in for a very special treat.


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Not So Wild a Dream Poster Presentation

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Bridges to the Future and MESA Programs

10th Not So Wild a Dream

SRF Poster Presentations and Dinner

The Creveling Lounge in the Campus Center

February 22, 2013

5:00PM – 8:00PM

Come Celebrate at Pasadena City College with Students of the Bridges and MESA Programs

Past and Present

Please RSVP for you and your families in SV24 or at MESA


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Spring

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Mesa Students Actively Listening to Thomas Rojas about Priority Registration for the Summer.


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Upcoming workshops for this week:

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The first workshop is HIGHLY recommended for those who are planning to transfer or  take summer classes.
Tuesday, February 5th at 11am-12pm followed immediately by one-to-one Education Plan revisions from 12pm-1pm with none other then MESA’s STEM Counselor Tomas Riojas.
Where: MESA Center

Tuesday, February 5th at 12pm-1pm; UCLA’s representative Tracie Sanchez will present about UCLA’s Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Opportunities include access to a summer and year-long academic preparatory transfer program which yields a higher rate of admissions to selective institutions and eligibility for special scholarships.
See attachment for further details
Where: Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), V104


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NASA Ames Research

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Summer 2013 Term:  Application postmark deadline: February 4, 2013
Term Dates: June 3 – Aug 9, 2013

 

Internship Program for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Remote Sensing.  This is a paid 10-week internship program located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California that begins June 3, 2012 (for semester system) or June 17 (for quarter system).

Student teams research NASA science capabilities relevant to community concerns, create and complete projects using remote sensing and GIS techniques, and create advanced computer generated visualizations demonstrating research results. The activities are student-led, with mentors from NASA and partner organizations. Students of all majors are welcome to apply! Please see the attached flyer.

A stipend will be provided for selected students. Student housing options are also available on-site.  Interviews will be conducted after applications are received. Students selected for a summer 2013 DEVELOP internship will be notified by late April.

For further information on the DEVELOP Internship Program at NASA Ames Research Center, please access the National Program website at: http://develop.larc.nasa.gov

 

Ready to Apply? Here are some things You need to know.

Eligibility Requirements

+ Current high school, college, or graduate school student at an accredited US school
+ At least 16 years of age and able to provide personal transportation to and from the DEVELOP location
+ Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or most recent semester)
+ Recent graduates are eligible for one term within a year of their graduation date
+ U.S. citizenship is required to apply to DEVELOP locations at NASA Centers

Application Guidelines

Important Information Regarding the Application Process:
+ Applications must be postmarked by the deadline and sent to the National Program Office (NPO).
+ Incomplete applications, or those postmarked after the deadline, may not be considered.
+ Applicants will receive receipt confirmation of their application within two weeks after the postmark deadline.
+ Applications will be reviewed by the NPO as well as the centers to which the intern applied.
+ Interviews will occur in person (when possible) or over the phone (if the student is not local).
+ After the selection process is complete, each applicant will receive notification regarding their status.

Applications must be mailed to:
DEVELOP National Program Office
NASA Langley Research Center
MS 307
Hampton, VA 23681


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Oregon State REU Internship

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Come discover the Oregon Coast!
From Estuaries to the Deep Sea…OSU’s Research Experience for Undergraduates…

Are you a Biology, Environmental or Atmospherics Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Mathematics or Computer Science major? Take advantage of the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while exploring the exciting interdisciplinary field of ocean science research!

Oregon State University is offering summer marine science internships to 18 college students through its Research experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport and College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences in Corvallis.  The 10-week program matches qualified students with faculty mentors representing a wide range of ocean science research interests, including: Cetacean/Fisheries Conservation Genetics; Marine Aquaculture; Physical, Chemical and Biological Oceanography; Marine Geology; Coastal Ecology; Marine Renewable Energy; Marine Biological Invasions; Satellite Remote Sensing and many others.

The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is a 49-acre research and education campus on Oregon’s central coast, with modern laboratory facilities, a world-class marine science library, and five state and federal agencies co-located on site with easy access to the “living laboratory” of Oregon’s coastal estuaries and the ocean. Scientists representing the U.S. Fish & Wildlife, USDA, EPA, NOAA Fisheries, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife serve with OSU faculty as mentors in the REU program. Situated on the south shore of Newport’s picturesque Yaquina Bay, the HMSC provides easy access to the ocean and estuary for field research and recreational activities alike. On the OSU main campus in Corvallis, the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences trains the next generation of Biological, Chemical, Geological and Physical Oceanographers and Earth System Scientists, offering opportunities or interdisciplinary research in world-class labs and facilities.

Oregon State University Ocean Sciences REU Program:


• 10-week summer program, June 17 – August 23, 2013

• Program provides students a stipend ~$5200 for 10 weeks, onsite housing and round-trip travel costs

• Detailed Program Information: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/REU/index.html

• Applications due: Friday, February 15, 2013 by 5 PM PST

Eligibility is limited to students who will have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework (but have not yet graduated) by June of 2013.
Underrepresented and Community College students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Printable PDF poster: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/REU/REU_Poster.pdf

Application: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/REU/applying.html

For more information or questions, please contact me at (541) 867-0380 or email [email protected]


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SCEC @ USC

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PAID INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE for UNDERGRADUATES at the Southern California Earthquake Center at the University of Southern California

The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) is headquartered at the University of Southern California. Founded in 1991, SCEC has a mission to gather new information about earthquakes in Southern California, integrate this information into a comprehensive and predictive understanding of earthquake phenomena, and communicate this understanding to end-users and the general public in order to increase earthquake awareness, reduce economic losses, and save lives. SCEC is funded by the National Science foundation and the United States Geological Survey.

There are 2 SCEC internship programs offered to undergraduate students who are interested in earth sciences and/or its related fields:

USEIT (Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology)

Work as a team to develop technical tools for scientists, educators, and policy makers to communicate important concepts about earthquakes, faults, seismic hazard mitigation, and earthquake risk reduction.

Term & Location: Summer, University of Southern California

Candidates: Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all majors

SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience)

Conduct primary field, laboratory, and/or theoretical research under the supervision of leading scientists in the fields of geophysics, earthquake geology, seismology, tectonics, and geodesy.

Term & Location: Summer, various SCEC institutions

Candidates: Undergraduate juniors and seniors in earth sciences or related fields.

Applications are being accepted now! To apply, visit: http://www.scec.org/education/college/internships/application.php

Priority consideration deadline is Monday, February 25, 2013. Stipend: $5000

To learn more about the specific programs, please visit http://www.scec.org/internships

OR contact Dr. Robert de Groot at [email protected] or 213-821-6340 <tel:213-821-6340>


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LEGO Robotics

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Here is where you can find training for LEGO Robotics:

 

http://www.robotc.net/education/curriculum/nxt/


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INSET

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The Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering and Technology (INSET) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored, 8-week intensive summer research internship program that engages community college students in real, cutting edge research projects at UC Santa Barbara. The students chosen for the program are matched individually with UCSB faculty and graduate student lab mentors, and gain first-hand experience in scientific investigation in a dynamic, collaborative research environment. Interns also attend weekly meetings, special seminars, and have the opportunity to develop their presentation skills throughout the summer.

This year, INSET will run from June 24 to August 16, 2013 and will admit 15 students for its science/engineering track and 3 for its social science track. More information can be found at this website, which includes an archive of all past students’ projects: Program page: http://csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/cc/inset

INSET interns are paid $3,500 and receive either campus lodging or a $900 housing stipend. The Application Deadline is at 5pm on Friday, March 1, 2013. It would be wonderful if you could forward this information to students in your MESA program. Attached is the program flyer. In closing, just a note on the letters of recommendation, which can be submitted only through this link: Letter of recommendation page: https://csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/forms/ug/INSET/Form.php

We recommend the students to please provide the link to the letter of recommendation page to the recommender right away. If the recommender requires additional time to complete the letter, please have them make arrangements with the program coordinator ([email protected]).


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The 2013 QEM Summer Internship Program

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The 2013 QEM Summer Internship Program consists of a
Science Policy Internship supported by the Office of Integrative Activities at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The ten-week internship experience, which will take place May 28 – August 2, 2013, will include a pre-internship, four-day, orientation and professional development session; a nine-week research-focused assignment with a mentor/advisor; and a post-internship reflection session. The Program provides opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to interact with individuals involved in policymaking positions; increase their awareness and knowledge of issues that prevent minority communities from receiving a quality education and/or quality healthcare; conduct research to become familiar with programs and strategies being implemented to address these issues; and become aware of policies and legislation that have an impact on STEM education as well as access to healthcare.

Science Policy-focused Summer Internship
Science Policy focused interns will work at the National Science Foundation under the guidance of NSF program officers and staff involved in implementing science policies and in managing STEM-focused programs. The internship is designed to increase the students’ understanding of how science policy is made as well as to further develop their potential for becoming leaders and proponents for increasing the number of women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities who pursue degrees and careers in science and engineering. Science policy interns will work at NSF on computer- and library/archive-based research projects assigned by their mentors. They also will be responsible for completing an individual development plan (IDP) and for writing midterm and final reports that provide updates on their accomplishments to date as well as their impressions of the internship experience.

To be eligible for the internship, applicants for the Science Policy-focused internship must be majors in one of the following fields: mathematics, science (life or physical sciences, computer science, behavioral sciences, or social sciences), technology, or engineering, and must have completed at least their sophomore year by the start of the internship. Graduating seniors must already have been accepted to and plan to enter graduate school in the fall to be eligible. For more information, including the stipend and additional eligibility requirements, download the 2013 QEM/NSF Science Student Internship Program application here.

  • The application deadline is March 1, 2013.

Science Education-focused Summer Internship
Science Education-focused interns will work at QEM under the guidance of QEM staff. The internship is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn more about issues pertaining to STEM education among American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, and to familiarize them with policies, programs, and strategies being used to address those issues. The science education interns will conduct computer- and library/archive-based research on topics including health issues that disproportionately affect Native Americans and STEM education at Tribal Colleges and Universities. They also will be responsible for completing an individual development plan (IDP) and for writing midterm and final reports that provide updates on their accomplishments to date as well as their impressions of the internship experience.

To be eligible for the internship, applicants for the Science Education-focused internship must be pursuing a STEM degree, be enrolled in a Tribal College or University, and have completed at least their freshman year by the start of the internship program. Students who have completed their degree program at a Tribal College or University must have been accepted into a four-year or a graduate program that will begin in the fall semester.


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