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Oak Crest Institute of Science

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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


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UC Berkeley Achievement Award Program

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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

  1. Full-time enrollment at UC Berkeley
  2. Evening scholar meetings and events throughout the academic year (e.g. attendance at overnight Fall Retreat)
  3. 10 hours of community service and outreach per semester
  4. 2.0 cumulative GPA
  5. “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
Incoming junior transfer
Cal student

 

Visit http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/achievement-award-program

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Lùnasa

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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.



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2012-2013 Watson Lecture Series

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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.


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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


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MESA Monday Mixer on Monday, November 19th

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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

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University Night, Nov. 7th

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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]

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Rushing Waters Rising Dreams

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HACU

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2013 CBST CCWinter Program

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The call for applications for the 2013 CBST CCWinter Program is NOW OPEN!


To visit site, click here…


Apply now for a two-week paid Winter Research Program at the NSF Center for Biophotonics Science & Technology and the College of Biological Sciences, UC Davis. This program is only open to community college students and it is sponsored by HHMI and NSF. The overall objective of the program is to provide community colleges students with a first hands-on research experience. Students from underserved and/or disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

WHO CAN APPLY: Northern CA community college students intending to transfer to UC Davis in the Fall 2012. Majors: Biochemical or Biomedical Engineering; Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related.
DATES of the PROGRAM: January 7-11, 14-18 2012
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Oct. to Nov. 30, 2011
DEADLINE: Nov 30, 11:59 PM PST
STIPEND paid to the student: $600 (total)
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 24

You can see what past students have said about the program at:
http://cbst.ucdavis.edu/education/community-college/internship-community-college/2011-ccwinter  <http://cbst.ucdavis.edu/education/community-college/internship-community-college/2011-ccwinter>

Numbers from last year’s cohort:

  • 23 students from 12 Community Colleges in Northern CA
  • 16 belonged to MESA
  • 11 participated in the 2012 Summer Internship (8-12 weeks). 3 received Best Presentation Awards
  • 14 transferred to the UC System in Fall 2011 (11 transferred to UC Davis)
  • 8 received travel awards to attend SACNAS and we are sponsoring their registration fee
  • 6 continue to participate in research during the academic year 2011-2012, sponsored by HHMI



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