Spring 2010 CS/AMP Retreat Luncheon

The Computing Sciences and Alliance for Minority Participation undergraduate research program will be hosting the Spring 2010 CS/AMP Retreat Luncheon.  The event will focus on Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), as well as International Experiences.  We will also present a new point system to encourage students to be more active as a research fellow. 

This event is mandatory for CS/AMP students.  Faculty mentors are encouraged to attend.  Please join us for great food as we support and prepare the CS/AMP undergraduate fellows for a year of successful research. 

Additionally, Spring 2010 CS/AMP contracts must be signed and returned to Lori Vela in CI 334 by January 13, 2010.

CS, Engineering, Math: 2010 Internships and Research Experiences

Announcing Paid Internships and Summer Research Experiences

FOR:  Undergraduates, Graduates, & Faculty

ORISE administers many programs that provides paid educational and research experiences and have eligibility requirements that vary from program to program.  Students or faculty will need to go to the following link(s) and select the program that interests them.  Each program’s web page has instructions on eligibility requirements, application submission, and a link to the online application or a printable application.  All ORISE programs require applicants to submit the appropriate application and supporting documentation.  The program’s web page also provides the name and e-mail address of a program specialist who can help answer any questions that students may have concerning eligibility requirements or submitting an application for a particular program.  When e-mailing questions to the program specialist the program name should be included in the e-mail.  When students choose a program that interests them, they will need to CAREFULLY read the eligibility requirements.  Many of the programs administered by ORISE are open only to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.

http://www.orau.gov/hereatornl – This web page is for the Higher Education Research Experiences at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE). The program has an online application.  Deadlines are stated but they are flexible for the HERE program.  There are multiple academic levels in the HERE program, i.e., entering freshman, undergraduate, post-BS, a graduate student or a faculty member.

http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/ – The students will find information about the Department of Energy’s Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) as well as an electronic application which can complete online.  The SULI program is for undergraduates and graduating seniors.  At this site students can also find applications for the Community College Institute (CCI) and the Pre-Service Teacher (PST) programs.

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/nuclear_science_technology/nstip/nesls.htm – The Nuclear Engineering Student Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS) program is a cooperative research initiative geared toward students working in physics and nuclear engineering applications.  Through one- to three-year summer internships, NESLS offers engineering student on-the-job educational and research opportunities at a multidisciplinary national laboratory.

http://see.orau.org/ – This link is the gateway to many of the education and research experiences offered through ORISE.  The web page has links for faculty, recent graduates, graduates, and undergraduate students.

Engineering, CS, Math: $5,000 stipend & more…

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University would like to invite students from your program to apply to the Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program.  This program is modeled after the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), but funded by the College.  USRG students and REU students from engineering and the university interact at various events. 

The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg.  We encourage your students to apply soon as the deadline is Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members and graduate students on current research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research.  Students may not enroll in additional courses for the summer sessions.

To participate in the program, students should have:
1. Interest in and a desire to actively participate in ongoing research projects
2. Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (international students may apply only if currently enrolled at TAMU)
4. Major in engineering or related science or math curriculum (e.g., physics, chemistry, etc.)
5. Completed sophomore year (at least 60 hours) by the end of Spring 2010
6. Plan to graduate no sooner than December 2010
7. Interest in attending graduate school

Funding: Each participant will receive a $5,000 grant for support during the ten weeks.  The program will also pay tuition and fees for one credit hour of a required independent study/research; provide housing (or housing allowance); and pay up to $400 for travel expenses for non-TAMU participants.

If you or your students have any questions about the program or application process, please contact:
Matthew Pariyothorn at mattp@tamu.edu or 979-845-7200.

FROM: Robin Autenrieth, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Dwight Look College of Engineering
A.P. & Florence Wiley Professor III of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

How to Choose Which Graduate Programs to Apply to

THIS FRIDAY @ 3pm

“How to Choose Which Graduate Programs to Apply to”
Friday November 13th, 2009 in CCH 126 from 3-5pm
Speaker: Dr. Laura Munoz Assistant Professor of History.

You don’t have to be a McNair Scholar to attend our McNair Conversations. Anyone from the university or the community is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

FMI Contact: priscilla.herrera@tamucc.edu, 361-825-3835

Interested in working with dolphins?

Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity for your resume?

The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network – Corpus Christi Region is looking for volunteers to help with the rehabilitation of marine mammals in the Corpus Christi area. 

How to Volunteer:
If you are interested in volunteering, there will be a training session on Saturday, November 21, 2009 — RSVPs are required!
Please contact Ken Brown at Kenneth.Brown@tamucc.edu or stop by Room 179 in the Faculty Center.

The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the conservation and understanding of marine mammals through rescue, rehabilitation, release, research, and education of stranded marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and manatees) along Texas Coastline. Six network regions have been designated along the coast (divided by county), including Sabine Pass, Galveston, Port O’Connor, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, and South Padre Island.

For more information about the network, including past rescues, you can visit the Corpus Christi website at: http://sci.tamucc.edu/~tmmsn, the state website at: www.tmmsn.org or you can visit us on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/TMMSNDolphinRescue

Teacher Job Fair…Nov 11 @ 9:30am

Interested in pursuing a career in teaching? This is the fair for you! Visit this fair at the University Center Ballroom to get in direct contact with recruiters who are looking for people looking to teach after they graduate! Visit Career Services for more information, and to have your resume reviewed before the fair! http://career-services.tamucc.edu/

 – Date: November 11, 2009
 – Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
 – Location: University Center Lonestar Ballroom

 

Recruiters Attending the Fair:

• Aldine ISD
• Alice ISD
• Alief Independent School District
• Alvin ISD
• Brazosport ISD
• Brownsville ISD
• Calhoun County ISD
• Clear Creek Independent School District
• Corpus Christi Independent School District
• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
• Denton Independent School District
• Eagle Pass I.S.D.
• Education Service Center, Region 20
• Floresville ISD
• Flour Bluff ISD
• Fort Bend ISD
• Galena Park ISD
• Giddings ISD
• Gregory Portland ISD
• HARLINGEN CISD
• Houston Independent School District
• Humble ISD
• IDEA Public Schools
• Kingsville I S D
• La Grange ISD
• Lamar Consolidated ISD
• Los Fresnos CISD
• Marble Falls ISD
• McKinney ISD
• North East ISD
• Northside ISD
• Pasadena I. S. D.
• Region 4 Education Service Center
• Region III ESC
• Region One ESC
• Rice Consolidated ISD
• San Antonio Independent School District
• Splendora ISD
• Spring Branch ISD
• Stafford Municipal School District
• Strategies of Success Program
• Uvalde Cons. I.S.D.
• Victoria Independent School District
• Ysleta Independent School District

Become a Texas Aerospace Scholar…Apply today!

Community College Aerospace Scholars (CAS) is a program funded by the State of Texas and administered by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).

Each community college district across Texas will nominate students interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to travel together to NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) for a 2 day experience.

This opportunity will provide a hands-on project featuring engineering career possibilities. Selected students will begin the semester commitment with Web-based preparation prior to visiting JSC.

The 2 day experience at JSC will allow participants to:

• Participate in team project directed by NASA engineers
• Attend engineer, scientist and astronaut briefings
• Tour NASA JSC facilities
• Interact with students from across Texas

Student Benefits
 – All-expense paid trip to NASA for workshop
 – Network with other community college students from across the nation
 – Discover career opportunities at NASA

Students Apply Online Now! https://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/CAS/
Deadline to apply is February 5, 2010

FROM: Deborah Hutchings, Aerospace Scholars
NCAS Program Manager, Office of Education/External Relations
NASA – Johnson Space Center
office phone: (281) 483-8623, fax: (575) 525-7977
deborah.hutchings-1@nasa.gov