Want to start a research project? Come to the Research Mixer 12/5, 3-5:00!

Each semester, the Coordination of Undergraduate Research Committee sponsors a Research Mixer for students and faculty to learn about research projects at City Tech and to meet interested collaborators. That means that if you’re a student, you can come to the Research Mixer to meet a research mentor. Faculty members, you can join the Research Mixer to meet students interested in working with you on a research project.

Image: Research Mixer Fall 2012 flyer

The Research Mixer has now become part of the festivities during the Student Research Poster Session. Click on the poster for more details. We hope to see you in Klitgord Gym on Wednesday, December 5th from 3:00-5:00pm!

Jonas E. Salk Scholarships

JONAS E. SALK SCHOLARSHIPS

The Jonas E. Salk Scholarships were created by the Board of Estimate of the
City of New York in 1955 to honor the City College graduate who developed the
first anti-polio vaccine. They are awarded annually to eight graduates of the
senior colleges of The City University of New York who have demonstrated sound
character, outstanding scholarship and the promise of significant contribution to
medical research. The scholarship winners receive a total of $8,000 * ($2,000 per
year for four-year medical schools) to help defray the expenses of study for the
M.D., Ph.D. or D.Sc in Biomedical Sciences or D.O. degree.
*Subject to approval of the CUNY Board of Trustees

Salk Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduates and recent graduates of the senior colleges of The City University
of New York who have received an acceptance for admission in September
2013 to the first year of an American university in pursuit of the M.D., Ph.D. or
D.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences, or D.O. degree are eligible for nomination.

Please send your nominations to:
Dr. Suresh Tewani
Preprofessional Advisor
Chemistry Department
stewani@citytech.cuny.edu

NYC Service

Did you know that you can find volunteer and internship opportunities through NYCService.org? The website lets users look for opportunities based on interest, location, and other factors. Here are two internships right near City Tech: Intern as a Career Services Assistant Coordinator or as a Volunteer Assistant Coordinator at Project Redirect–but there are other opportunities available in the City Tech area and many, many more throughout the city.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)!

Interested in a summer internship?  Consider the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)!
We are now accepting application for the 2013 Summer Program.
The deadline to apply is January 10 – apply online now at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/how-to-apply/!

 ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory in the Department of Energy system.  Scientific programs focus of materials, neutron sciences, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security.  Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSCdUJ8cavw to discover some exciting reasons why ORNL offers a great internship experience!

Benefits of the spring SULI program include:

  • 10 weeks (June 3-August 9) engaged in a research project under the direction of a laboratory scientist or engineer
  • career development workshops
  • laboratory tours
  • stipend of $500 per week
  • travel reimbursement (for those who qualify)
  • housing allowance (for those who qualify)

Contact Julie Malicoat at Julie.Malicoat@orau.org for additional information!

Check out this SEP Flyer and Summary of Student Scholarly Activities for more information!

Julie Malicoat
Program Manager
Educational Student Programs
ORNL, Bldg. 5100, MS 6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173
Phone:  (865) 576-2311
FAX:  (865) 574-4528
Email:  Julie.Malicoat@orau.org

Internship at the Poetry Society of America

The Poetry Society of America, the nation’s oldest poetry nonprofit, seeks a highly motivated intern for the 2012-2013 academic year. The PSA internship program provides hands-on experience in the managing, development, and programming extensions of this art-nonprofit, and is an excellent opportunity for a professional and creative individual who wants to develop a career in the cultural nonprofit sector.  As the office is small, interns will have the chance to work with all areas of our organization, and thus are expected to express the motivation and readiness to transition from task to task.

Candidates are expected to possess:

  • A strong command of the English language
  • Proven excellence in proofreading and copyediting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Pleasant demeanor that translates well to phone and office manner
  • Skills with time efficiency and management
  • Comfort with a PC and Microsoft-based operating system
  • Ability to work in both a collaborative and self-managed environment
  • A solid literary background, an enthusiasm for poetry, and basic office experience

This position comes with a $750 stipend (split over two semesters). Interns will be asked to give a 10-16 hour per-week commitment October through May. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Brett Fletcher Lauer, the Managing Director, at brett@poetrysociety.org. The PSA will take applications through October 15th.

Brett Fletcher Lauer
Poetry Society of America
Managing Director
15 Gramercy Park
New York, New York 10003
212/254-9628
Friend us: http://www.facebook.com/poetrysociety

CLAGS seeks Memberships and Fellowships interns

Please read below for information about the internship opportunities with the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. Although these are not research internships per se, CLAGS is an outreach and research organization, and working there would provide a student with insight into the work that takes place at a research center.

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The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center (CLAGS) is looking for Memberships and Fellowships interns.  We would be happy to work with colleges to create internships for which students receive class credit.  

CLAGS was founded in 1991 as the first university-based research center in the United States dedicated to the study of historical, cultural, and political issues of vital concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities. By sponsoringpublic programs and conferences, offering fellowships to individual scholars, and functioning as an indispensable conduit of information through the International Resource Network, CLAGS serves as a national center for the promotion of scholarship that fosters social change.

Much of what goes on in the CLAGS office is fairly standard administrative and clerical work.  The most basic intern tasks would be:

  • help with photocopying
  • scan and digitally store Past Fellowships Recipient applications
  • generate renewal and thank you letters
  • update donation records
  • update outreach venue lists
  • help prepare and organize CLAGS events

We imagine the internship would require 10-15 hours/week but could be expanded depending on how much responsibility an intern wanted to take on.

Interns will receive free admission to all CLAGS events as well as complimentary books and other LGBT resources.

**For more information, please contact: clagsfellowships@gmail.com