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• 3rd Annual Women’s Health Research Day, Save the Date & Call for Abstracts

  Feb 12, 2016 8:45 am73 views

  The UIC Center for Research on Women and Gender/National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, in partnership with the UIC Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Program and other local groups, is pleased to sponsor UIC’s 3rd annual Women’s Health Research Day to promote research and advance the understanding of new developments in women’s health. This half-day event provides an opportunity for faculty, fellows, and students to network and to showcase their research through poster and oral presentations.

  When: Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

  Where: Thompson Room, Student Center West, 828 S. Wolcott Ave, University of Illinois at Chicago

  Call for Abstracts: Students, fellows, staff, and faculty are invited present a poster on women’s health or sex/gender differences research. Monetary prizes will be awarded for top posters. Additionally, a multidisciplinary team science prize, sponsored by the UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, will be awarded to the presenter of the top clinical-translational science poster. Abstracts are due on Monday, March 21, 2016.

  This year’s theme is “Every Cell Has a Sex.” Up to two abstracts that best exemplify this theme will be invited to present 5-minute “data blitz” presentations prior to the keynote address.

  For abstract guidelines and to submit an abstract, visit: http://go.uic.edu/whrd16abstracts.

  Registration: Advance registration required. Visit: http://go.uic.edu/whrd2016 to register.

  Keynote speaker:

  Teresa Woodruff, PhD

  Director, Women’s Health Research Institute

  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  Dr. Woodruff is the Thomas J. Watkins Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Vice Chair of Research (OB/GYN), the Chief of the Division of Reproductive Science in Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine and Professor of Molecular Biosciences at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University. She is an internationally recognized expert in ovarian biology and, in 2006, coined the term “oncofertility” to describe the merging of two fields: oncology and fertility. She now heads the Oncofertility Consortium, an interdisciplinary team of biomedical and social scientist experts from across the country.  She founded and directs the Oncofertility Saturday Academy (OSA), one of several high school outreach programs that engages girls in basic and medical sciences, and developed the concept for a National Physicians Cooperative in Oncofertility (NPC) in order to link medical practices interested in fertilitypreservation protocols. Dr. Woodruff also serves as the founding director of the Women's Health Research Institute, which has as its mission ‘science to care’ and ensuring that sex and gender are part of the research mission.  Because of her work in inclusion, she was recently interviewed by Leslie Stahl and was highlighted on a 60 Minutes report and has written extensively on inclusion of sex and gender in science and medicine (PNAS, Nature). She was named to the Time Magazine 2013 list of the World’s Most Influential People as the only scientist on the list and was voted 112th. Dr. Woodruff was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring in an oval office ceremony (2011) and her other awards include the Beacon Award from Frontiers in Reproduction (2013), the Women in Science Award from the Weitzman Institute (2012), and an Alumni Association Merit Award from Northwestern (2012). In addition to her academic stewardship, she also served as the President of the Endocrine Society from 2013-2014. Dr. Woodruff leads a large group of scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduates, visiting scholars and technicians who together make up the Woodruff Lab.  Members of the lab are making important breakthroughs in follicle biology, oocyte quality and translating this work to patients.

  Questions?

  For more information about Women’s Health Research Day, please contact Kris Zimmermann at kzimme3@uic.edu or 312.413.4251.

  Co-sponsors:

  UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science

• National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

  Jan 29, 2016 5:30 pm489 views

  NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.

  By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.

  Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants. A contact person and contact information is listed for each site.

  Learn more at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/. 

• Illinois Research Experience at UIUC, in Chemistry, Deadline 2/12

  Jan 27, 2016 9:15 am403 views

  We are happy to announce the sixth year of the Illinois Research Experience for Undergraduates program, with support from the 3M Foundation.  I write now to invite you to urge students to apply to do summer research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  The program will run for 10 weeks, May 29 – August 6, 2016.

  We particularly seek students who have not previously conducted research, are members of underrepresented groups (including women), or are first-generation college attendees.  Students who have completed coursework at the sophomore to junior level by June 1, 2016 are our intended scholarship recipients.  Because of high demand for our program in prior years, applicants should be planning to obtain a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry or related fields between January 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018.

  The scholarship provides:

  *$5,000 stipend for a ten-week stay in our department

  *Housing at Europa House in Urbana, within walking distance to the Department of Chemistry and the rest of the campus

  *Round trip travel cost (up to $800)

  *$600 living allowance

   

  We do require that students have at least two semesters of organic chemistry lecture and laboratory. They should also be inclined to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.  Applications may be made at the website http://chemistry.illinois.edu/reu/.  For detailed information about the research areas of individual faculty members, please see http://www.chemistry.illinois.edu/faculty/index.html. 

  Please apply as soon as possible. Applications received by February 12, 2016 will receive full consideration.   Given heavy demand for our program, files incomplete at 11:59 PM on the closing date will not be kept open for consideration.  Letters of recommendation must be received by the deadline. 

  Attached is the flyer for our REU program

• Capstone workshops: general,business, humanities, and social sciences, This Week!

  Jan 25, 2016 9:30 am67 views

  For those of you who are interested in conducting Capstone projects in humanities, social sciences, and business (or cross-disciplinary research involving these disciplines), or are just curious about them, we invite you to attend the following lectures (please note the time and place): 

  For humanities--this coming Wednesday, 1/27, and next Wednesday, 2/3, from 2 to 3

  Developing Capstone Ideas (BH 121) Proposing, Conducting, and Writing a Research Paper (BH 121)

  With Dr. Ralph Keen

  For business---this coming Friday, 1/29, and next Friday, 2/5, from 2 to 3

  Developing Capstone Ideas (BH114) Proposing, Conducting, and Writing a Research Paper (BH B16)

  With Dr. Helen Roberts

  For social sciences---this coming Friday, 1/29, and next Friday, 2/5, from 2 to 3

  Developing Capstone Ideas (BH B21) Proposing, Conducting, and Writing a Research Paper (BH B21)

  With Dr. Joel Palka

  These lectures are part of our pilot junior seminar, "Foundations for the Future." In these lectures, you will be able to discuss your topics and learn how to develop research ideas and design a research plan. This knowledge will help lay a solid foundation upon which you can seek further guidance from your Project Supervisor. 

  And don't forget the General Capstone Workshops coming up:

  Tuesday, 1/26, 3 pm - 4 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Wednesday, 2/3, 4 pm - 5 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Thursday, 2/18, 11 am-12 pm, 121 Burnham Hall  (Please note date change!)

  We hope you will take advantage of these lectures--don't miss the opportunity to learn from these experts! 

  If you have any questions, please contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu 

• Paid Summer Research Opportunities in the Social or Natural Sciences, Math, or Engineering (STEM) Information Session, Wed. 1/27

  Jan 21, 2016 4:00 pm157 views

  Are you a looking for a paid summer research opportunity in the social or natural sciences, math, or engineering (STEM)? 

  The Office of Undergraduate Research invites you to attend an information session on finding and applying for Paid Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates. This session will include information on UIC summer research programs and a group viewing of an informative hour-long webinar on opportunities nationwide, sponsored by Pathways to Science, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).

  Students seeking summer opportunities in other fields (humanities, arts, etc.) can feel free to email our@uic.edu for an individual appointment.

  Wednesday, January 27th

  1:30 pm - 3 pm (Come and go at any time)

  1501 University Hall

• Physiology and Biophysics Undergraduate Research Assistant Position Available

  Jan 20, 2016 11:45 am165 views

  Position available in lab of Mark Rasenick.

  Responsibilities:

  General lab cleanliness and upkeep, washing dishes, and making buffers

  Students may go on to work on independent research projects if they are proficient in assigned tasks. Lab specializes in neuroscience of g-proteins and depression.

  Requirements:

  Students MUST have completed BIOS 222 with a B or better. Work-study eligibility is preferred. Send resume and unofficial list of completed coursework with grades to nwray2@uic.edu

• Undergrad Research Opportunities Info Session

  Jan 20, 2016 9:45 am114 views

  Would you like to do undergraduate research this summer? No matter what your field of study, there are options!

  There are opportunities to conduct research in a variety of different fields both here at UIC and in locations around the country and around the world over the summer. Join us to learn more about undergraduate research opportunities

  When: Thursday, January 21
  When: 12-1:30

  Where: UH 850

  Staff from the Office of Special Scholarship Programs and the Office of Undergraduate Research will talk about research opportunities and how to apply for them. Questions? Contact ssp@uic.edu

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in UIC College of Pharmacy

  Jan 13, 2016 3:00 pm438 views

  The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in the College of Pharmacy, funded by American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, aims to introduce undergraduate students to research in biomedical sciences.  We are inviting applications from domestic sophomores and juniors majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related field. Application deadline is February 1, 2016.

  Detailed information can be found on the website: go.uic.edu/surf 

  For any questions about the program, please e-mail: surf@uic.edu

  Program Dates and Structure:

  The program runs for 10 weeks between June 1, 2016 and August 9, 2016. In addition to working on independent research projects in the laboratories of faculty mentors, SURF fellows will participate in workshops on advanced scientific techniques and instrumentation, scientific presentations, a career day at a local pharmaceutical company, research seminars and final symposium where they formally present their summer projects.

  Eligibility:

  Sophomores and juniors majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related field with GPA of 3.0 or better who are US citizens or permanent residents and have an interest in pursuing graduate studies.

  Mentors:

  ASPET members in the College of Pharmacy are eligible to serve as mentors.

  Compensation:

  SURF fellows will receive $3,000 for the summer.  Housing and travel cost is not covered by the program.

  Application Deadline:

  Deadline to apply is February 1, 2016. Form and instructions are located at go.uic.edu/SURF Please feel free to contact us with any questions by e-mail at surf@uic.edu

• Call for Submissions: Real Talk Series - Spring 2016

  Jan 13, 2016 10:30 am27 views

  The Campus Advocacy Network (can.uic.edu) is inviting undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff to participate in the Spring 2016 REAL TALK series. You do not have to be currently matriculated as a UIC student. This is an open call. REAL TALK is a yearlong series and will be held from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pmon the 3rd Thursday of every month. Date can be negotiated with presenter.

  Submissions must fall within the spectrum of emerging research, social justice, advocacy, activism, and interpersonal violence. Submissions should incite critical dialogues about emerging research, social equity, and justice – while aiming to advance dialogues of power, privilege, and oppression.

  Eligible participants may present a working paper, illustrated paper, interactive short paper, or poster presentation, and panel discussion. Presentations should describe purpose, methods (if applicable), conclusion of research, clear connections between the culprits of interpersonal violence and social injustice.

  Presenters will have 45 minutes to present, and 10 minutes for a Q&A session.

  SUBMISSIONS
  Full Name:
  Email:
  Phone number:
  Year / Major:
  Subject / Topic
  50-100 Word Abstract:
  Preferred month of presentation:

  Please make submissions to Daniel K. Cairo at dcairo2@uic.edu by January 22nd.

• Amgen Scholars Biotechnology research summer program, Apply by Mon. 2/1

  Jan 13, 2016 10:30 am111 views

  Harvard University is one of ten U.S. institutions that again will be offering a ten-week Amgen Scholars Program in the summer of 2016.  The Harvard-Amgen program, with an emphasis on biotechnology research, affords a diverse cohort of rising undergraduate juniors and seniors the opportunity to work in laboratories of faculty across the Harvard universe, including the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School. In addition to an engaging, formative research experience, Harvard-Amgen Scholars will live among the 400 undergraduates residents of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village community in one of the historic Houses along the Charles River. 

  The deadline to submit complete applications is Monday, February 1, 2016.  More information about the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program, including profiles of last year’s cohort, along with eligibility criteria and instructions to apply may be found here:  http://uraf.harvard.edu/amgen-scholars.  The Amgen Scholars Program website, which includes information about all of the U.S. and international programs available this coming summer may be found here: www.amgenscholars.com.  

  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at gllacer@fas.harvard.edu. 

  Gregory A. Llacer
  Director, Harvard College Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF)
  Director, Harvard College Program for Research in Science and Engineering (PRISE)
  Harvard University  |  77 Dunster Street  |  Cambridge, MA  02138  |  617.384-7995
  http://uraf.harvard.edu  

• Professor Claire Decoteau (Department of Sociology) Looking for Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Dec 22, 2015 1:30 pm2 views

  Professor Claire Decoteau (Department of Sociology) is looking for an undergraduate research assistant to conduct research related to her project that analyzes the ways in which Somali refugee populations make sense of the high rates of autism within their communities.  For this project, the student would be analyzing newspaper articles on Somali immigrants in the two cities in which the project is based: Minneapolis, MN and Toronto, ON.  Somalis have mostly immigrated to North America from 1991 until the present – the largest group immigrating in 1991 after the collapse of the Barre regime in Somalia.  Prof. Decoteau is interested in understanding the various public discourses which emerge in these two cities as Somali immigrants become a significant minority population.  The student will download and code newspaper articles analyzing the ways in which Somalis are represented in these two cities.  The project should appeal to students interested in racial formations, immigration, the African diaspora, and/or mental illness.   It will involve the use of Dedoose coding software, and the student will gain skills in learning how to code and analyze archival data.  

   

  10-20 hours per week is preferred.  Interested students should send Prof Decoteau (decoteau@uic.edu) a CV/resume, list of experiences in conducting primary research and reasons for interest in this position.  Prof. Decoteau would prefer to hear from students prior to the start of the term: January 11th.  

   

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  2016 Regenerative Medicine Summer Internship Opportunities

  Dec 21, 2015 10:00 am479 views

  The SRF Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such exciting areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research. The Summer Scholars Program emphasizes development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded scientists who can work equally well with other scientists or the general public. Students participating in the program will hone their writing skills via periodic reports, which are designed to emulate text scientists commonly must produce. Additionally, a poster presentation at a SRF-sponsored conference at the end of the summer will provide students with an opportunity to put all of their newly developed communication skills into practice when they present their results to scientists from other research institutions.

  Paid positions are available at such world-renowned research institutions as:

  Buck Institute for Research on Aging

  Harvard School of Medicine

  Sanford-Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

  Scripps Research Institute

  SRF Research Center

  Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

  The online application and full descriptions of each research project can be found at www.sens.org/2016-summer-scholars. Applications will be accepted until 12 pm PST February 1, 2016. 

  If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact Gregory Chin at greg.chin@sens.org

• Sociology Research project on autism in Somali refugee populations

  Dec 21, 2015 9:45 am101 views

  Professor Claire Decoteau (Department of Sociology) is looking for an undergraduate research assistant to conduct research related to her project that analyzes the ways in which Somali refugee populations make sense of the high rates of autism within their communities.  For this project, the student would be analyzing newspaper articles on Somali immigrants in the two cities in which the project is based: Minneapolis, MN and Toronto, ON.  Somalis have mostly immigrated to North America from 1991 until the present – the largest group immigrating in 1991 after the collapse of the Barre regime in Somalia.  Prof. Decoteau is interested in understanding the various public discourses which emerge in these two cities as Somali immigrants become a significant minority population.  The student will download and code newspaper articles analyzing the ways in which Somalis are represented in these two cities.  The project should appeal to students interested in racial formations, immigration, the African diaspora, and/or mental illness.   It will involve the use of Dedoose coding software, and the student will gain skills in learning how to code and analyze archival data.  

  10-20 hours per week is preferred.  Interested students should send Prof Decoteau (decoteau@uic.edu) a CV/resume, list of experiences in conducting primary research and reasons for interest in this position.  Prof. Decoteau would prefer to hear from students prior to the start of the term: January 11th.  

• Research Opportunity on Puerto Rican Debt Crisis with Finance Professor

  Dec 18, 2015 5:15 pm59 views

  Professor Bob Chirinko in the Department of Finance is seeking a student to work on a proposed research project: "What Went Wrong?  The Puerto Rican Debt Crisis and Lessons for the State of Illinois."  Please read the document below for full details on this opportunity.  Students who are interested in the possibility of expanding this project into a Capstone project may discuss that with Dr. Chirinko.  If interested, please contact Dr. Chirinko at chirinko@uic.edu and include your resume and a description of why you are interested in the project.  Any questions can be directed to Dr. Chirinko.

• Win an internship through Oak Ridge National Laboratory Challenge Program

  Dec 14, 2015 8:45 am172 views

  Oak Ridge National Laboratory wants to pinpoint and capture some of the best new minds entering scientific and engineering fields today by using a unique competitive process, one that is attractive to students who want to be involved in grand challenge science and make a difference in the world. Learn more about how you can participate in the ORNL Challenge program and become an integral part of scientific discovery at ORNL! Win an internship. Choose between the Model Magnets Challenge and the Distributed Energy Research Challenge. http://orau.org/ornlchallenge/index.html  Application deadline: January 15, 2016

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity with African American Cultural Center

  Dec 11, 2015 4:45 pm44 views

  Lori Danielle Barcliff Baptista

  Email Address: baptista@uic.eduCollege: Architecture and the Arts

  Department: Theatre and Music

  Secondary Department: Art History

  Title: Director, African American Cultural Center/Adjunct Asst. Prof, School of Theatre & Music; Faculty Affiliate, Museum & Exhibition Studies

  Office: 209 Addams Hall

  Phone: 312-413-2705

  Webpage: https://aacc.uic.edu/

  Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program:Yes

  Research Interest:I conduct archival and applied research that examines the relationships between culture, aesthetics, and everyday life. My research focuses on how members of Immigrant and migrant communities use aspects of material and expressive culture - especially food, nature and religious iconography - to honor, validate or convey their sense of connectedness to multiple places or traditions. I am most interested in how members of marginalized communities use innovative or creative practices to improve their quality of life. I am looking for students interested in conducting research on the history of the African American Cultural Center, the Center's arts-based programs and initiatives, and the history of campus and community based programs and organizations related to the Black experience at UIC.

  Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10

  Qualifications of a Student:-Sophomore or higher standing with a strong academic record -Ability to work independently and as a member of a team -Any major with an interest in African-American or African-Diaspora culture, education, visual and performing arts, social justice-Experience or interest in interdisciplinary, archival, ethnographic or participatory research methods-Organized and detail-oriented with exceptional writing and multi-tasking skills -Familiarity with Excel, wordpress preferred

  Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:Working under the direction of the AACC Director, student researchers will conduct literature reviews, interview actors involved in the process of establishing the Center, identify, access and log archival materials, and participate in asset mapping exercises and creative activities – such as participatory photography, storytelling, arts making and performance.Student researchers will contribute to the writing of an historical overview for the Cultural Center website and other social media outlets. These materials will be adapted into a number of formats that can serve as the basis for scholarly publications, presentations, documentary film, exhibitions and to engage stakeholders in the work and mission of the AACC.Student researchers will present their research in a public forum. They will also be acknowledged and credited for their work.

• American Psychological Association Research Grants for Undergrads

  Dec 7, 2015 4:45 pm33 views

  The American Psychological Association has many research awards and funding opportunities that undergraduate students in psychology and other disciplines can apply for.  View the site below for more information: 

  http://www.apa.org/related.aspx?query=PageID:7-194256-64&fq=DocumentTypeFilt:%22Scholarship/Grant/Award%22

• Research Assistant for the Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring

  Dec 7, 2015 3:45 pm205 views

  Research Assistants for the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring"

  We are currently looking for Research Assistants to aid in the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring" at the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP). This study is being lead by Dr. DuBois, a professor at UIC's School of Public (Dr. David Dubois). Dr. DuBois and his team are conducting a follow-up study of persons who were involved in a study dating back to the 1990's that looked at the effects of mentoring provided by the Big Brothers Big Sisters program (LSYM).

  We are looking for Research Assistants who are interested in gaining research experience for course credit or as a volunteer. All Research Assistants will gain real life research experience that will help in the next step after graduation, whether that be applying for graduate school or entering the professional sector.  Dr. DuBois will be available to provide a letter of reference to facilitate these next steps. For those who continue with the project more than one semester, there will also be an opportunity to be included as a co-author on a research paper for a professional conference.

  Some of the tasks the Research Assistance will be doing are:

  - Participant outreach: communication with participants by email and phone for purposes of recruitment into the study as well as data collection.
  - Data entry and management using software such as "Redcap" and Lexis Nexis
  - Administrative tasks involving the use of Microsoft office

  Students who are interested must have the following qualifications:

  - GPA must be above 3.0
  - Willing to travel to the West Campus (IHRP)
  - Minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week
  - Oral and written communication: must be able to communicate effectively through email and phone
  - Customer service skills and experience with Microsoft software (e.g., Excel) are a plus.

  If interested, please contact Dr. David Dubois at dldubois@uic.edu or Julius Rivera at Jriver40@uic.edu.

• Paid Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates

  Dec 7, 2015 8:30 am62 views

  Are you a looking for a paid summer research opportunity in the social or natural sciences, math, or engineering (STEM)? Will you have some time on Wednesday because your finals are over or you need to take a productive study break? 

  The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to invite you to attend an information session on finding and applying for Paid Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates. This session will include information on UIC programs and a group viewing of an informative webinar on opportunities nationwide, sponsored by Pathways to Science, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).

  Wednesday, December 9th
  1:30 pm - 3 pm (Come and go at any time)
  1501 University Hall
  Snacks will be provided

  RSVP not required. But if you let us know you're coming, we'll be sure to have enough food and drink! 

  Click or copy/paste this link to reply yes or no: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/7252947 

  (And don't worry. If you cannot make this event, the Office of Undergraduate Research will hold a similar session again in January.)

  Have questions or want more info? 

  Email: our@uic.edu
  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/UICUndergraduateResearch
  Twitter: @UICOUResearch

• Study human rights, science or public service abroad

  Dec 2, 2015 10:45 am58 views

  Are you interested in going abroad to study public health, human rights, or to conduct research?  Then the Rotary, Humanity in Action, and/or DAAD-Rise programs may be for you!

  Humanity in Action:

  The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of Fellows to study minority rights and produce original research exploring how and why individuals and societies, past and present, have resisted intolerance and protected democratic values. Separate programs take place for five weeks every summer in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, and Warsaw.  Fellows only pay the cost of airfare to their host country; students can apply while in college or soon afterwards.

  Program Dates:  May 24 - June 26, 2016

  Website:  http://www.humanityinaction.org/programs

  Deadline to apply:  January 7, 2016

  DAAD-Rise Summer Internship Program:

  RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American and British universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions.

  Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field)DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expensesHost universities and institutes provide housing assistance and match students with Ph.D. student mentorsGerman language is not required and the working language will be in English

  Website:  https://www.daad.de/rise/en/

  Deadline:  January 15, 2016

  Rotary International Global Grant:

  Through global grants, Rotarians can support future leaders in fields related to the areas of focus:

  Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

  Global grant scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years.

  For more information, please see attached document.

  Deadline: January 4, 2016

  To discuss any of these opportunities, please contact Molly Hildebrand at mhild@uic.edu. 

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity with the Motor Behavior Lab

  Nov 30, 2015 2:30 pm182 views

  Interested in helping with a research project on how the human brain controls movement? I need motivated students to help with several projects starting next semester. Engineering students are preferred.

  To learn more contact:

  Max Berniker mbernike@uic.edu
  http://sensorimotorcontrolatorium.uic.edu/

• Psychology research position with Dr. Bottoms’ jury decision making study

  Nov 23, 2015 5:30 pm66 views

  There are openings for smart, motivated students to work as research assistants on a jury decision making study with Professor Bette L. Bottoms, Ms. Liana Peter-Hagene, and several other undergraduate research assistants beginning immediately and for the following semester, Spring 2016. One study focuses on implications of race and prejudice in decision making. All students will receive Honors College activity credit and departmental research credit. Students who are eligible for federal work study are encouraged to apply.

  The research skills and experience gained would be applicable to many other research disciplines. You will have the opportunity to work on research that has direct implications for the justice system and to gain knowledge about the legal system as well as psychology. The primary tasks will involve transcribing videos of group discussions as part of a team.

  If you are interested, please complete the application attached and email it to Liana, cpeter26@uic.edu. Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis, so please apply soon to receive priority. Thank you!

   

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  Fall Honors College Research Symposium, Tues. 11/17

  Nov 16, 2015 4:15 pm267 views

  Are you interested in seeing undergraduate research?  Unsure what to do for your Capstone project and want to see examples from other students?  Come to the Fall Honors College Research Symposium!  

  The Honors College is excited to announce the Fall 2015 Honors College Research Symposium. This will be a poster presentation event with Honors College student presentations ongoing throughout the event.

  Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

  Location: 302 SCE

  Questions?  Contact Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu

• Goldwater Scholarship for careers in science or engineering research

  Nov 6, 2015 4:00 am56 views

  The Goldwater Scholarship has been won by 20 UIC students in the last 16 years. You could be next!

  What is the Goldwater Scholarship?
  The Goldwater is a $7500 award for sophomores and juniors committed to earning PhDs or MD/PhDs in math, science or engineering. Students apply as undergraduates and the money must be used toward the following year(s) of undergraduate study.

  What is the deadline?
  UIC’s internal Goldwater deadline is November 11.

   What makes a good Goldwater Scholar?

  -very strong grades (3.8 or higher)

  -research experience

  -a commitment to a career in research

  If you have questions about the scholarship, please check it out online at goldwater.scholarsapply.org and direct any questions you have to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

   

• Free Survey Research Methods Webinars in Fall 2015, Beginning Wed. 11/4

  Nov 2, 2015 5:30 pm13 views

  FREE SURVEY RESEARCH METHODS WEBINARS IN FALL 2015

  The Survey Research Laboratory is offering four introductory webinars on survey research methodology during the fall 2015 semester. The webinars are free to University faculty, staff, and students.

  Introduction to Web Surveys
  Wednesday, November 4, noon
  Timothy Johnson

  This webinar will provide a brief overview of current Web-based survey data collection systems and review the major sources of survey error associated with Web surveys and current approaches to addressing these problems.

   

  Introduction to Questionnaire Design
  Tuesday, November 10, noon
  Allyson Holbrook

  Designing a good questionnaire is a complicated process that includes decisions ranging from questionnaire format and question order to question wording and response categories. The design should aid respondent understanding of questions, recall, and judgment formation, and minimize response editing because of social desirability. This webinar will review basic strategies for achieving these goals.

   

  Introduction to Survey Data Analysis: Addressing Survey Design and Data Quality
  Wednesday, November 18, noon
  Linda Owens

  The basics of analyzing survey data, including techniques for data screening, the handling of missing data, sample weighting, and adjustment for complex survey designs will be addressed in this webinar.

   

  Learn more and register at http://www.srl.uic.edu/seminars/Fall15Seminars.htm. 

   

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  Capstone Workshops: Mock Presentation Workshop, Wed. 11/4

  Nov 2, 2015 5:15 pm108 views

  Working on your Capstone?  Attend a Capstone workshop to help you through the process!

  Abstract Writing Workshop: Tuesday 10/20, 2- 3pm, 114 BH

  Presentation / Poster Preparation Workshop: Thursday 10/29, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 114 BH** Please note time change!

  Mock Presentation Workshop: Wednesday 11/4, 3-4pm, 114 BH

  General Capstone Workshop: Tuesday 11/17, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 121 BH

  If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu).

• Introduction to Cancer Research Careers, Visit to National Cancer Institute and Potential Internships, Apply by 11/18

  Oct 30, 2015 2:00 pm67 views

  Introduction to Cancer Research Careers 2-day visit to the National Cancer Institute and internship opportunity deadline is coming up on November 18th.

  NCI will sponsor a visit for ICRC participants to the NIH campus in February 2016 for an opportunity to learn about the research being conducted at the NCI. Participants may be scheduled for interviews with NCI Investigators recruiting summer or post-baccalaureate interns. Internship offers will be made by individual investigators through the ICRC program office. Information here: https://icrc.nci.nih.gov/icrc/ProgDetails.html  Selection as a participant for the visit does not guarantee the candidate an internship at the NCI.

   

  November 18Applications dueNovember 23Reference letters duelate December/early JanuaryParticipants notifiedFebruary 7-9ICRC Visit

  If a student is hired by an NCI investigator as an intern, he/she will work under their direction and in concert with other researchers, fellows, and technicians. Interns will have the option to attend seminars on topics related to basic, clinical, biomedical and behavioral research, human health, healthy lifestyles, and health disparities.

  ICRC interns are provided with travel support and a monthly stipend with summer housing subsidy.

  All interns are required to carry health insurance. No-cost health insurance is available for interns who work a minimum of three months.

  NCI has facilities in Bethesda, Rockville, and Fredrick, Maryland. You may be matched with an investigator at any of the locations.

  Details at: https://icrc.nci.nih.gov/icrc/ProgDetails.html#TwoDayVisit 

• Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar on Resistance to Slavery, Deadline 11/2

  Oct 28, 2015 3:45 pm72 views

  Dear UIC students,

  I am delighted to announce the topic for the Spring 2016 Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar:  Break the Chains:  Revolt, Rebellion, and Resistance in the World of Atlantic Slavery.  The Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar is a team-taught interdisciplinary course that is open to undergraduates from four Chicago-area universities (DePaul, Loyola, UIC, and Roosevelt).  The six-credit course provides undergraduate students an unparalleled opportunity to conduct archival research in one of the country's foremost public research libraries. This year the seminar will explore the many varieties of slave resistance in the Atlantic world, using primary documents from Europe, Africa, and especially the Caribbean. Topics will include revolt among maritime laborers; the creation of multicultural communities among enslaved Africans and Indigenous people; Caribbean slave revolts; the relationship between slave resistance and the abolitionist movement; slave conspiracies in the decades before the U. S. Civil War; and the influence of slave rebellions on the philosophy, music, and literature of the period.

  The course will meet at the Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-5:00 (January 12-May 5) and will be taught by Professor John Donoghue, associate professor of history at Loyola University, and Professor Jeffrey Glover, associate professor of English at Loyola.

  Each student who is accepted into the seminar will be awarded a $250 scholarship to cover the cost of transportation and other research related expenses.  Any junior or senior at UIC is eligible to apply.

  To apply for the course, simply fill-out an application form and submit it electronically with the required materials to:  Professor Lisa A. Freeman, lfreeman@uic.edu.   The application deadline is Monday, November 2.

  If you have questions about the course, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am eager to ensure a strong contingent of students from UIC and would be more than happy to meet with you to discuss the course.

  Yours,

  Lisa A. Freeman
  Associate Professor and Associate Head
  Department of English

• NSF/Biology Research Program for 1st and 2nd year students, Fri. 10/30

  Oct 28, 2015 9:15 am117 views

  Attention all freshmen and sophomores majoring in Biological Sciences:

  Are you interested in getting involved in research in the biological sciences? There will be an organizational meeting for the NSF/Biology/Capstone Program on Friday, October 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Quiet Study Room (BH 121). The meeting will include more details about the program and a dozen faculty members from the department will be present to briefly describe their research programs and interests. The presentations are expected to last a total of approximately 2 hours.

  This program offers a two-and-a-half-year participation in biology research on campus and provides one way that Honors College students can fulfill their Capstone requirements. Students participating in the NSF/Biology/Capstone Program are associated with a research group in the Department of Biological Sciences and conduct experiments in ongoing research projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

  See the flyer attached below for an agenda for the event.  Details are provided at http://www.uic.edu/honors/learning/bioscapstone.shtml

  Please RSVP to Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu).  Light refreshments will be served.

   

• Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Conference (BARFAA), 10/23-10/25

  Oct 16, 2015 8:30 am91 views

  OCTOBER 23RD – 25TH, 2015

  22ND ANNUAL MIDWEST BIOARCHAEOLOGY AND FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY CONFERENCE

  Host: Dr. Sloan R Williams, Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago

  Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daniel Wescott, Director of the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University.

  Schedule:

  Friday, 10/23:
  Informal Reception: 6-9pm

  Saturday, 10/24:
  Registration: 8:30 am
  Conference: 9am - 5pm

  Sunday, 10/25:
  Field Museum Panel: 9:30 - 11am

  Location: University of Illinois at Chicago

  For additional information and registration details, please see the attached flyer.

• Northwestern University Internship Opportunity in Medical Social Sciences

  Oct 14, 2015 3:15 pm101 views

  Northwestern University is looking for a volunteer intern to join their research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences. The studies the intern would be assisting with are part of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. Studies within this program primarily focus on understanding the Hispanic breast cancer patient’s cultural and psychosocial experience in order to improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. 

  This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

  Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least a semester. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Training in medical language in English and Spanish will be provided. If interested, please contact Diana Buitrago via email (diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu) with a copy of your CV/resume, or by phone if you would like more information.

• Honors College Research and Travel Grants, Apply by Fri. 10/9

  Oct 7, 2015 1:00 pm86 views

  A significant advantage of being in the Honors College is access to money to support your undergraduate research or other scholarly projects. Please see your faculty research advisor right away and start on your applications for several grants-in-aid, which are all due on-line Friday, October 9, 2015. All applications must be read by and supported by a letter from your research faculty advisor.

  (1) Research grants: All forms of scholarship are supported, including Capstone Projects. Maximum award is $1,000, for expenditures incurred since January 12, 2015 or anticipated for projects planned for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters. Reasonable research expenses may be covered (but not student stipends). Please submit your application here: https://uic.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

  (2) Travel grants: Proposals will be considered for expenses associated with presentation of research at conferences (e.g., flight, hotel, poster preparation costs) up to $500. Please submit your application here: https://uic.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

  Whether you are conducting scientific experiments, lab research, or surveys, whether you are analyzing data from field work such as participant observation or in-depth interviews, creating a set for a play, designing a building, or exploring historical archives, you may apply for funding to support your research, attend professional conferences, pay for your Research Forum poster, etc.   

  Please read the award announcements carefully, and follow instructions for submission of rationale and methods, detailed budget and budget justification, letter of support, etc. Submit your completed online application--include support letter--by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015. The online system will be terminated at that time and no late applications will be accepted.

  Please direct questions to Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu or 312-413-5987.

• Student Research Forum Library Workshop Series, Beginning Thurs. 10/8

  Oct 7, 2015 9:15 am13 views

   The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, Honors College and the University of Illinois Alumni Association, is pleased to announce the 2016 Student Research Forum (SRF), which will be held on April 12, 2016. This important campus-wide event showcases undergraduate, graduate and professional student research covering a broad range of scholarship: Art/Design/Humanities; Business/Computer Science/Mathematics; Engineering/Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; and Social Sciences. In addition to awards in the above categories, awards will be given to the top student research projects that best reflect the principles of sustainability and those that use women, sex, and/or gender as the central focus of their study or which have a primary focus on understanding sex or gender differences related to the topic under study.

   Registration for the forum will open in January. Further details on the event and specific instructions for participation are provided on the SRF website. http://www.research.uic.edu/srf

  In order to help you prepare, the UIC Library, the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research are sponsoring a series of workshops designed to help students with their research.

   Student Research Forum Library Workshop Series

  Getting Started with Your ResearchIf you plan to present at the Student Research Forum or elsewhere in the Spring, now is the time to get started with your research.  In this workshop librarians will work with any and all students to:

       Develop Your Topic: Is your topic too broad or too narrow?  Librarians will help you address this and other issues that can crop up as you develop a research topic.

       Find Resources:  What are the best resources in your field?  How should you use them? What are effective strategies for figuring out which articles you should read?

       Organize What You Find:  There are tools that help you save and organize the materials you find online.  They can save you a lot of time and even save you from accidental plagiarism. Librarians will briefly introduce you to these tools.

   Dates and times:

              October 8 from 1-2 pm
             October 9 from 2-3 pm
             October 27 from 3-4 pm

  Location: The IDEA Commons Classroom, Daley Library, First Floor, Room 1-010

  Registration: http://research.uic.edu/node/3775

  How To Read and Use Scholarly Journal Articles

  If you have ever read a journal article, the core expression of scholarship in a wide variety of fields, you may have felt that reading and understanding journal articles is hard.  You aren’t the only one.  This workshop is meant to provide you with some advice and methods for breaking a journal article into manageable pieces and extracting the key information from it for your research. Open to students from all fields and all disciplines!

  Dates and times:

              October 28     2-3 pm
             October 29     1-2 pm

  Location: The IDEA Commons Classroom, Daley Library, First Floor, Room 1-010

  Registration: http://research.uic.edu/node/3775

   If you have any questions regarding the 2016 Student Research Forum please feel free to contact Jacqueline Berger at jacquieb@uic.edu

• Life Discovery – Doing Science Education Conference

  Oct 1, 2015 9:00 am3 views

  Presentation venue for your research:

  http://www.esa.org/ldc/

  This conference will highlight the leading science, curriculum design and implementation and data exploration in a research-rich biology education for high school and undergraduate students.

  A major goal of the conference is to foster communities of practice and encourage the sharing of best practices in biology education across grades. The Education Share Fair will be a central event for participants to contribute to a collection of lesson ideas as well as teacher-friendly scientific resources including photo collections, figures and charts and datasets etc. leading to publication in theLifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library.

• Indiana Review Online: Submit Fiction or Poetry by 10/31

  Sep 30, 2015 2:00 pm26 views

  Indiana Review Online: an Undergraduate Project submission guidelines:

  The subject of the email must read: YOUR NAME, GENRE OF SUBMISSION, “NAME OF SUBMISSION” (ex.: Jacob Smith, Short Fiction Submission, “The Smallest Thing”). The submission email must come from a University address. The body of the email must include the following information, in exactly this format:

  SUBMITTER NAMENAME OF SUBMITTER’S UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITYYEAR AT UNIVERSITY (Junior, Senior, etc)TITLE(S) OF WORK SUBMITTED (If fiction, please include the word count)

  No cover letter is necessary.

  The submission period will open on September 15, 2015 and close on October 31, 2015, Midnight EST. Submissions sent outside this period will be deleted unread.

  All submissions must be emailed as .doc attachments toindianareviewonline@gmail.com. We will not accept submissions to IR Online: an Undergraduate Project through the Indiana Review submissions manager.

  3 Poems maximum per Poetry submission

  5,000 words maximum per Short Fiction submission

  Only one submission is allowed per person during this submission period. You may submit either fiction or poetry: not both.

  We are unable to accept nonfiction submissions at this time.

  Current Indiana University undergraduates are unable to submit.

  WE WILL NOT READ SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

  So, all interested, currently-enrolled undergraduate students: Ready your best for when submissions to the inaugural issue of Indiana Review: an Undergraduate Project open on September 15, 2015!

• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program, Apply by Fri. 10/9

  Sep 29, 2015 8:00 am125 views

  The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

  Learn more at: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/ 

  Applications for the SULI program are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internship appointments are 10 weeks in duration for the Summer Term (May through August) or 16 weeks in duration for the Fall (August through December) and Spring (January through May) Terms.  

  Applications for Spring 2016 are Due Friday, October 9.

• Submit your work to be published in Aisthesis, Deadline 10/28

  Sep 28, 2015 10:15 am48 views

  The University of Minnesota Duluth believes that honors students around the United States deserve the chance to publish their brilliant works!

  We want YOUR work in Aisthesis. Aisthesis is an online periodical published annually by the University Honors Program at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

  We invite all undergraduate college students in a university-level honors program to submit their academic work! This includes research work, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, visual art, photography, etc. Please see the attached document for more information.

• Internship opportunities at the National Cancer Institute, Apply by 11/18

  Sep 28, 2015 9:45 am168 views

  The National Cancer Institute is accepting applications for its 2016 ICRC Program.

   Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC)

   Applications are due November 18th.

  Apply online!  See website for further details.

   http://icrc.nci.nih.gov

   The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is pleased to announce the 2016 Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC) Program.  ICRC encourages individuals from populations underrepresented in science or financially disadvantaged backgrounds to seek internship opportunities at the NCI.  Successful ICRC applicants will take part in a 2-day sponsored campus visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where they will have the opportunity to learn about the various scientist-in-training programs, participate in laboratory tours, and interview for either a summer or post-baccalaureate (1-year) internship.  Participants selected for internships will receive a monthly stipend, round-trip travel, and a summer housing subsidy.  Housing for the interns is not included, however, a list of housing resources will be provided.

  Our goal is to encourage a diverse group of talented students to explore careers in biomedical research.  You can help us meet this goal by sharing this information with students and faculty contacts you feel would benefit from this opportunity.  Please refer to the attached brochure and the ICRC website for additional information, http://icrc.nci.nih.gov.

  Applications are due Wednesday, November 18th.  Reference letters are due Monday, November 23rd.  

   

  Introduction to Cancer Research Careers

  National Cancer Institute

  Office of Workforce Planning and Development 

  9609 Medical Center Drive, Rm 2E146 MSC 9758

  Bethesda, MD 20892-9758

  E-mail: ICRC-Contact@mail.nih.gov

  Web Address:  http://icrc.nci.nih.gov

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  Capstone General Information Workshop, Mon. 9/28

  Sep 25, 2015 4:45 pm184 views

  General Capstone Information Session: Monday 9/28, 3 - 4pm, 121 BH

  The General Capstone Information Session provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Capstone requirement, brainstorm possible topics or ideas for your Capstone, and talk with an Honors College Associate Dean or Postdoctoral Fellow about your Capstone.  This workshop is intended for everyone from Seniors starting on their Capstones now to freshman who want to learn more about the requirement to be prepared in the future.  

  In addition, mark your calendar for the other upcoming Capstone workshops this semester!

  Abstract Writing Workshop: Tuesday 10/20, 2- 3pm, 114 BH
  Presentation / Poster Preparation Workshop: Thursday 10/29, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 114 BH** Please note time change!
  Mock Presentation Workshop: Wednesday 11/4, 3-4pm, 114 BH
  General Capstone Workshop: Tuesday 11/17, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 121 BH

  If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu).

• Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (for seniors), Apply by Thurs. 10/15

  Sep 25, 2015 9:30 am26 views

  Join the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID’s) diverse research community for 4 days in February to learn about the research training experience at the Institute, a leader in global health research. As a medical or science student from a population underrepresented in biomedical research, find out what it is like to train as a researcher at a leading multi-disciplinary research facility. NIAID will pay expenses for travel and hotel accommodations and reimburse INRO students for meals after the program.

  INRO 2016 will be held February 1 – 4, 2016.

  For more info, please visit: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/labsandresources/labs/training/inro/Pages/default.aspx

• 24th Annual Clement S. Stacy Memorial Undergraduate Research Conference 2016 Deadline February 6th

  Sep 24, 2015 1:30 pm53 views

  The Clement S. Stacy Memorial Undergraduate Research Conference is held each year to offer undergraduate students an opportunity to share their significant research in many areas of study. This conference brings students and mentors together from universities and colleges throughout the upper Midwest for lively presentations and discussion.

  Abstract Submission

  Abstract must be electronically submitted no later than February 6, 2016 as an email attachment to: undercon@purduecal.edu

  Abstract submission guidelines

  Conference

  The 24rd Annual Clement S. Stacy Memorial Undergraduate Research Conference will be held on April 15-16, 2016 at Courtyard Marriot Hotel, 7730 Corrine Drive, Hammond, Indiana 46323.

  Learn more at http://webs.purduecal.edu/lass/clement-stacy/. 

   

• Undergraduate Theatre Scholar Awards

  Sep 24, 2015 9:15 am8 views

  KCACTF is pleased to announce a new awards program for undergraduate theatre scholars attending KCACTF participating institutions. In order to further student activity in the discipline of scholarship, this program will encourage and reward research and scholarly writing among undergraduates throughout the nation. Research Papers on all areas of the art and craft of Theatre, the outcome of class assignments or students' own research interests, will be reviewed by KCACTF appointed readers for cash awards, KCACTF National Festival residencies and professional development opportunities.

   For more info, please visit: http://web.kennedy-center.org/education/kcactf/awards/UndergraduateTheatre#main_content

   

• Individual Artists Program Grants, Apply by 10/6

  Sep 23, 2015 10:15 am12 views

  The goal of the Individual Artists Program (IAP) is to discover, nurture, and expand Chicago’s practicing artists and creative professionals. Through this grant program, DCASE will award project-based grants to Chicago-based artists and creative professionals over 18 years of age, at all career levels (emerging, mid-career, mature), and working across numerous disciplines. Funds are awarded through two separate IAP programs Track 1: Creative Projects Track 2: Professional Development.Artists may only apply to one of the two funding tracks per year.

  For complete information about the IAP grants, please download the Individual Artists Program Guidelines Packet (PDF).

  http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/culgrants/programs/individual-artist.html

   

• Research Assistant Position with The College Drinking Project

  Sep 21, 2015 4:15 pm96 views

  The College Drinking Project is a combined effort between Northwestern University and SIMmersion, a company based out of Baltimore.  The project aims to teach college dorm advisers how to better talk to their residents about problem drinking.  Part of this project involves the dorm advisers playing through three different simulations that they might encounter with actors.  These interactions are audio recorded and will need to be scored based on a variety of competencies.  

  The job we are currently hiring for is to listen to, and code these tapes based on a scoring guideline that will be provided.  Hours will be flexible and can be completed at home.  The total hours will be around 300 for the duration of the project.  

  Please have your students apply by sending a current CV and a cover letter to me at nicolehayes2020@u.northwestern.edu  detailing their qualifications and what would make them a good fit for this project.   Training will take place the second week of October and is mandatory. 

  Contact:

  Nicole Hayes
  Clinical Psychology Graduate Student- Child Psychopathology and Treatment
  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

• EuroScholars: European Undergraduate Research Opportunities, 10/1 deadline for Spring semester

  Sep 14, 2015 3:30 pm46 views

  EuroScholars is a unique research abroad programme designed for advanced and talented undergraduate students from US and Canadian institutions looking for an international research experience. The EuroScholars Program offers these students to conduct research at one of the 9 internationally renowned European Research Universities. In this programme, students have the opportunity to undertake one or two courses in the classroom and then work under the direct supervision of professors and other academic staff on a specific academic research project chosen by both the student and the faculty. There are an abundance of academic research projects in a variety of fields to choose from within the participating universities.

  Application deadline for Spring semester is October 1 and Fall semester is April 1.  For more information, go to http://euroscholars.eu/what-is-euroscholars and http://euroscholars.eu/students/how-to-apply/. 

• Research Lab Assistant Opportunities in Anesthesiology Lab

  Sep 14, 2015 9:15 am198 views

  LABORATORY ASSISTANT - UIC DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY

  DESCRIPTION Part time undergraduate student to assist with experiments in a research lab that focuses upon visual neuroscience, and clinical studies on vision. The student will be responsible for data analysis, statistical modeling, and data coding. Student will work as part of a team as well as independently. This work is suitable for an Honors Program thesis or for research experience. The lab studies the following areas: retinal ischemia and neuroprotection, ischemic tolerance, stem cell rescue in vivo, optic nerve damage and prevention, and clinical studies in optic nerve injury. for more details and to see some of our publications go to pubmed: author= Roth S; keyword = retina

  QUALIFICATIONS Past research experience is helpful but not required. One position is suitable for a student who should have interest in biostatistics. The student should have knowledge of and ability to competently work with statistical software such as Stata or SPSS, Excel, image analysis such as Image J, and Matlab or related programs. the other position is for a student who is interested in neuroscience or visual science. Previous lab experience is helpful but not required. I can accomodate up to 4 students per semester. I am also a clinician so students may have the opportunity to participate in clinical studies or see procedures being performed.

  LOCATION Nation Wide no City Chicago State/Province Illinois Country United States

  JOB FUNCTION Math/Statistics, On-Campus at UIC, Research, Science

  POSITION TYPE On-campus : Laboratory assistant UIC- Dept. of Anesthesiology Home Account Calendar Profile Jobs Resume books On-campus recruiting (OCR) Surveys Events / Information Sessions h

  DESIRED MAJOR(S) Health Information Management, Bioengineering, Math & Computer Science, Statistics, Biomedical Visual

  CONTACT INFORMATION Dr Steven Roth Professor 1740 West Taylor Dept of Anesthesiology, UIC Chicago, Illinois 60612 United States 312-996-0052 rothgas@uic.edu www.uic.edu/com/mcas

• Participate in the iLEAD Internship Study and earn a $50 gift card

  Sep 14, 2015 9:15 am67 views

  ILead Internship Study

  UIC’s Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development (iLead) is conducting a research study among students who are participating in internships. Overall, the aim of the study is to advance our understanding of students’ internship experiences and how high-quality relationships develop in the workplace. Participation in the study involves completing a series of online surveys, including a pre-internship survey, 10 short daily surveys, and a post-survey.  And, in return for students’ participation, they will receive a $50 gift card to Amazon.com.

  Please see the attached flyer to determine your eligibility and for researcher contact information.

• Research Opportunity in Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University

  Sep 11, 2015 4:00 pm230 views

  INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

  We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. The studies the intern would be assisting with are part of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. Studies within this program primarily focus on understanding the Hispanic breast cancer patient’s cultural and psychosocial experience in order to improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. 

  This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

  Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least a semester. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Training in medical language in English and Spanish will be provided. Please contact me via email or by phone for more information.

  Diana Buitrago
  Research Study Assistant
  Department IRB Coordinator
  Department of Medical Social Sciences
  Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
  633 N. St. Clair, Suite 19-077
  Chicago, IL  60611
  312-503-2866
  diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu

• Journal of Young Investigators Accepting Applications for Associate Editor Positions

  Sep 9, 2015 10:15 am51 views

  As the premier journal of undergraduate scientific research, the Journal of Young Investigators provides a variety of opportunities in peer-reviewing, scientific writing, and organizational management. Since 1997, undergraduates and recent graduates, from over 30 different academic institutions in 8 countries, have worked to establish the JYI as the top undergraduate science journal. Over the years, the JYI has received generous supports from the National Science Foundation, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Duke University, Science Magazine, Science Magazine's Next Wave, GlaxoWellcome, Inc., Swarthmore College, Georgetown University, and many others. Furthermore, for its excellent publications and innovative educational programs, the JYI has been featured in Nature, The New York Times, The Chronicle on Higher Education, EurekAlert!, and other publications

  JYI is currently hiring Associate Editors in the following categories:

  1) Biology and Biomedical Sciences (BIO)

  2) Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (PSME)

  3) Psychology and Social Sciences (PSS)

  Student editors will receive an in-depth experience in which they are trained as reviewers under the guidance of professionals in the field and engaged in a dialog concerning the methods and future of scientific publishing. There will be many opportunities for entry level staffs to be promoted as well. The JYI staff often go on to become successful professionals who are well-informed and experienced in issues concerning scientific publishing, and are effective communicators and reviewers.

  Submit Applications at http://www.jyi.org/participate/student/

• Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunity in Medical Education, Psychology and Statistics

  Sep 4, 2015 3:15 pm111 views

  Hello, and happy Fall 2015!

  My name is Matt Lineberry. I'm an assistant professor of medical education, with a Ph.D. in industrial & organizational psychology.

  I've had great success working with a few Honors College students as research assistants in my first years here at UIC, and am looking to recruit approximately three new students to work with me and my colleagues, starting this fall.

  Our team is conducting exciting research on how to help medical professionals learn to perform complicated medical work. We're especially focused on (1) optimizing deliberate practice of medical skills and (2) using "high tech" computer- and simulation-based technologies to enhance learning. You can see more about the research we do on the Undergraduate Research Experience website listing for me.

  Honors College students can apply to work in the lab on a volunteer basis, for course credit, and/or for Undergraduate Research Award funding (if available and awarded).

  I'm looking for students who can tentatively make a two-year, 10 hour/week commitment. (I'm looking to mentor students to a fairly advanced level of research skill, and that takes time!)

  Ideal students would be majored or minored in one or more of the following: Psychology (especially the Applied track, and especially those with interests in industrial/organizational psychology), Statistics, and/or Pre-med.

  If you're interested, please:

  (1) Send an e-mail, with the subject "YourLastName Undergraduate RA", to MattL@uic.edu

  (2) Attach your up-to-date resume, including most recent GPA and major(s)

  (3) Attach a brief letter (2 paragraphs is fine) describing (a) your career goals; (b) any particular interests you have in medical education, the psychology of learning, and/or educational technology; and (c) how you imagine yourself contributing to an applied educational research team

  (4) Optional: Attach 1-2 examples of scholarly and/or professional work you've done, e.g., a course paper, a website you designed, etc.