The Center to Eliminate Cancer Health Disparities at Charles Drew University (CDU) and the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA (UCLA) are hosting a great summer internship opportunity for undergraduate students and the deadline, February 1, is coming up. Please let students know about this opportunity.

The Undergraduate Cancer Research Training Program (UCRTP) is a summer internship to train undergraduates in technical and critical thinking skills in a laboratory, clinical, or community setting. The goal of the UCRTP is to ensure that each undergraduate student acquires the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become a proficient researcher in cancer research. Research topics include but are not limited to molecular, cell, developmental biology and genetics of cancer; the influence of lifestyle choices, diet, and exercise on cancer risk; and translating basic research into cancer therapeutic agents. Each student intern acquires training by working on a hypothesis-driven scientific research project, at CDU or UCLA, alongside a designated mentor during the course of 8-12 weeks. A stipend is provided to students in the program. The internship is competitive, and applications are due on February 1, 2013.

This is a great opportunity for students to gain research experience so please feel free to forward this information. The UCRTP Program flyer, application and letter of recommendation form are attached. Please see the link below for more information about the program and how students may submit an application:
http://cdrewu-dcrt.org/education_training.aspx?page=undergrad_apply

Thank you for your time, and for any efforts you take to disseminate information about UCRTP. It truly is a great opportunity for any undergraduate contemplating a career in biomedical research.

SUPERB-Information Technology for Sustainability is funded by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program.

Principal Investigator: Professor David Culler, Chair, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Goals

The goal of the Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley – Information Technology for Sustainability (SUPERB-ITS) in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) Department is to prepare and motivate a group of diverse, competitive candidates for graduate study. The research focus of the REU site will be computer science in the context of information technology for sustainability.

SUPERB-ITS participants spend nine weeks at UC Berkeley during the summer (June 10 – August 9, 2013) working on exciting ongoing research projects in information technology with EECS faculty mentors and graduate students. Students who participate in this research apprenticeship explore options for graduate study, gain exposure to a large research-oriented department, and are motivated to pursue graduate study.

SUPERB-ITS participants receive a $4,500 stipend, room and board on campus in the International House, and up to $600 for travel expenses

How To Apply

SUPERB-ITS applications must include all of the following:

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2013
• Application Period: November 28, 2012 – January 31, 2013
• Submit Part I: Online Application
• Submit Part II: Resumé and Statement of Purpose form (online on the EECS website)
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Submit official current college transcript
• Submit your supporting documents by January 31, 2013

Please mail all non-electronic application materials (recommendations and transcript) to the SUPERB-ITS Program Coordinator.

Eligibility

The program is open to U.S Citizens or permanent residents who are rising juniors or seniors and have completed some upper division course work in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required with upward trends in grades being preferable. The program is open to students with or without prior research experience.

SUPERB-ITS, Tiffany Reardon
EECS Department
231 Cory Hall #1770
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
Fax: 510-642-7644

Applicants will be notified of their status by Mid March 2013.

The Department of Astronomy of Cornell University is pleased to announce its 2013 Research Experiences for Undergraduates. Undergraduate students interested in astronomy, computer science and engineering who have completed one year of undergraduate academic training by June 2013 and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are welcome to apply.

Website: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity  <http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity>

The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) is accepting applications for summer internship positions at UC Berkeley, MIT, and Stanford.
2013 E3S Summer Research Internship
Date: June 9-August 10, 2013
Locations: UC Berkeley, MIT, and Stanford
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013

What is the E3S Summer Research Program? A 9-week program that introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in science and engineering. Summer interns have the opportunity to join E3S researchers working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems. Learn more at: www.e3s-center.org/research/ <http://www.e3s-center.org/research/>
Internship Overview

• Real-world experience: Work on challenging projects developing materials and devices for ultra-low energy electronics
• Summer salary: $4,000 stipend
• Live and work in Boston or the San Francisco Bay Area: Travel to/from institution, summer housing, and meals provided
• Mentorship: Work one-on-one with research mentor and program staff
• Professional development: Graduate school preparation seminars, GRE prep course, guest speakers, and lab tours
  

Eligibility
·        US citizen or permanent resident
·        Rising sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors
·        Engineering and physical science majors
·        Minimum GPA: 3.25
E3S Commitment to Diversity: E3S is committed to broadening participation in science and engineering. We strongly encourage students from historically under-represented groups in science and engineering to apply to our internship program. Our program is designed to promote future student success by providing support through mentoring, leadership training and various networking activities.
Questions or addition information: Contact Sharnnia Artis at [email protected] or 510-664-4467