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EEB & Biology Undergrad Student Newsletter
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Important Dates & Announcements
1) Upcoming Registration Dates and Deadlines 2) Freshman/First Year Biology and EEB majors advising Requirement 3) Senior Degree Checks for December 2009 graduation
University of Arizona Positions/ Student Jobs
4) New- UA Undergraduate Research Website 5) Undergraduate Research Position- Desert Plant Ecology- Paid Position 6) Web & Communications Assistant – National Phenology Network 7) EEB & Biology Science Ambassador- Urgent
Things to Do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Regular Courses)
8) EEB Monday Seminars 9) Upcoming Career Services Workshops- Resumes, Interviewing, Job Search, Grad & Profession School 10) Club Announcements (Emergency Medicine, Marine Awareness & Conservation Society) 11) UA Career Services Kick Off- Oct. 16th 12) Pizza with a Professional: Sports Related Careers 13) Free Practice Tests for GRE, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT- Saturday, September 19th 14) Study Abroad Information Sessions 15) Panel Discussion- Why attend Graduate School & How to fund and prepare for it?
Scholarships, Stipends, and Funding
16) AES Engineering Scholarship 17) AHMP Thunderbird Scholarship- Environmental Scholarship Program- Spring 2010
Research/Field/Internship Opportunities
18) State Department Internships- Info Session- (opportunities for students in the biological sciences) 19) Internship Opportunity: Arizona Wilderness Coalition
20) Panel Presentation: Internships and Post-Baccalaureate Experiences- Sept. 14th
21) Pre-Health Clinical Rotation Internship- Spring 2010
Normal Jobs & Graduate Positions
22) Research Specialist- School of Life Sciences- Arizona State University (Bachelor’s required) 23) Research Fellow- Scale Insect Systematics UMASS Amherst (Bachelor’s required) 24) Graduate Position- MS- University of Florida (Evolutionary Biology and Behavior)
Important Dates & Announcements
1) Dates and Deadlines- Monday, Sept. 14th- Last day to increase units without $250 late registration fee. Friday, Sept. 18th – Last day to:
September 21st -October 16th -
****************************************************************************** 2) Freshman/First Year Advising Requirement
Just a reminder to freshman and first year UA Biology and EEB major- You are required to meet with an EEB Academic Advisor (either Kathy or Liz) in your first semester. This meeting is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have; complete a four year plan, talk about study abroad, research, next semester’s classes, etc. It also gives the advisor the chance to get to know you better so we can help you in the future. You can use this meeting as much or as little as you like but we do need to see you.
In order to meet with all of our first year students we are asking students to schedule an appointment sometime between Sept. 21st and Oct. 16th.
Students can set up their appointments online at www.eebweb.arizona.edu/advising/. Please keep in mind that we see many students and being late or not showing up for appointments takes away from other students.
Freshman/First year Biology and EEB majors who have not meet with an advisor by October 16th will have an advising hold placed on their account which will prevent them from registering for the spring semester.
Please feel free to email the advisors if you have any questions- eebadvsr@email.arizona.edu.
****************************************************************************** 3) Senior Degree Checks for December 2009 graduation
You must complete a Senior Degree Check before Thursday October 29th, 2009 if you are planning to graduate in December 2009, whether or not you plan to walk in commencement.
If you are planning to graduate in December 2009, you must have applied for degree candidacy by October 29th in order to ensure your name appears in the commencement program for December. Advisors will not be accepting appointments for degree checks during priority registration advising which begins October 12th, so please take care of this before then.
College of Science December Commencement Friday, December 18th, 2009 Centennial Hall 9 AM
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University of Arizona Positions/ Student Jobs 4) New- UA Undergraduate Research Website
Looking to get into a UA research lab?
Well you need a place to start-
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new website, www.ur.arizona.edu, an undergraduate research portal. This is a centralized website that will help students in science find research opportunities in a one-stop-shop environment. The website includes the following:
I encourage you to explore this site; it is an easy way to find out who is doing what on campus and how to connect with faculty who are doing cutting-edge research that interests you! Remember the benefits:
Undergraduate research is one of the most beneficial ways to get involved as a college student. Please take advantage of this new website and the opportunities to learn science by doing science. Enjoy! Shelley McGrath, M.B.A.
****************************************************************************** 5) Undergraduate Research Position- Desert Plant Ecology- Paid Position
A position is available for an undergraduate student to work as a research assistant in desert plant ecology. Assistance is needed for research projects that focus on the effects of plant invasions and climate change on desert plant communities. The student will gain valuable laboratory and field research experience. The student will also be encouraged to pursue an independent project. The student should have excellent attention to detail, word processing and computer skills. The successful applicant must be energetic and possess good teamwork skills.
The position is for 10-20 hours per week at $8.00/hour, and is available immediately.
Contact Dr. Danielle Ignace, ddignace@email.arizona.edu. Provide resume with educational background, employment experience and references with phone numbers.
****************************************************************************** 6) Web & Communications Assistant – National Phenology Network
The USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) is currently seeking a student worker to assist with website maintenance and observer support for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Based at the University of Arizona, the USA-NPN (www.usanpn.org) brings together citizen scientists, government agencies, non-profit groups, educators and students of all ages to monitor the impacts of climate change on plants and animals in the United States.
Responsibilities
Qualifications We are looking for a student with strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
While Drupal site maintenance experience or familiarity with HTML would be helpful, a willingness and ability to learn new software is all that is needed.
To Apply Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Arizona are welcome to apply for this part time (20 hours/week) position. Salary dependent on experience.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Alyssa Rosemartin, IT Project Manager, (alyssarosemartin@gmail.com ), by Friday, September 18th, 2009. We expect the position to begin in October 2009.
****************************************************************************** 7) EEB & Biology Science Ambassador- Urgent
We are looking for students to represent the EEB department as a UA SCIENCE Ambassador! UA SCIENCE Ambassadors are a group of distinguished undergraduates that participate in College of Science recruiting events (UA Up Close, National Merit recruitment, Flinn recruitment, individual student visits, etc.) UA SCIENCE Ambassadors are generally juniors and seniors (but highly qualified sophomores are included) with a major in the College of Science. The UA SCIENCE Ambassadors have a high level of academic achievement and an independent research experience. They are outgoing, motivated, and leaders within the college and across campus, and they serve as role models for current UA undergraduates and potential UA undergraduates.
While not required, international travel, study abroad, or some other foreign experience is strongly desired.
Recognition...
... and additional benefits such as interaction with many CoS faculty members, the deans, and other bright students in the CoS as well as a UA SCIENCE Ambassador polo shirt!
Things to do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Awards, Courses) 8) EEB Monday Seminars All Monday seminars are presented in Bioscience West room 301 at 4 PM. Upcoming Speakers:
************************************************************************9) Upcoming Career Services Workshops Career Services offers these information-packed, 50-minute career workshops FREE to UA students and alumni. ALL workshops are held in the Career Services Workshop Room in the Student Union Memorial Center, Suite 411. The workshops schedule is subject to change. Please check Career Services Calendar for the most up to date workshop schedule. You are encouraged to RSVP (http://www.career.arizona.edu/Students/Workshops/) for workshops and we will send you an email reminder. RSVPs are recommended but not required. Walk-ins are always welcome. If you have questions concerning access, wish to request a sign language interpreter or accommodations for a disability, please contact Career Services at (520) 621-2588 or email career@email.arizona.edu .
***All workshops are held at UA Career Services, Student Union Memorial Center 411. ****************************************************************************** 10) Club Announcements (Emergency Medicine, Marine Awareness & Conservation Society)
Emergency Medicine Club Are you interested in Emergency Medicine? Or medicine in general and want to meet awesome med students?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then the Emergency Medicine Club is for you. A few things that you can look forward to and participate in as an undergrad member:
1.)Suture Clinic-an awesome skill that you can put down on your AMCAS application 2.) Lunch time lectures at the COM with food provided 3.) Intubation Clinic in the ASTEC lab4.)CPR training (a must if you ever plan on shadowing in the hospital or just good to have in general for those unexpected moments?
Our next lunch time talk is this Friday, September 11th in Room 2117 at the College of Medicine. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Emergency Medicine Club, you can contact me for an application at liz8236@email.arizona.edu. You can also check out our website at www.emclub.medicine.arizona.edu for any upcoming events and to see who the officers are.
Hope to see you all soon. Elizabeth Lee, MSII Emergency Medicine Club Undergraduate/ACEP Representative
MACS- Marine Awareness and Conservation Society
The Marine Awareness and Conservation Society (MACS) is a student organized club at the University of Arizona. We are devoted to promoting the conservation and protection of marine life and its oceans through education and volunteering for eco-friendly activities. A main purpose of MACS is to promote the education of local residents through community outreach programs that teach children the importance of marine ecosystems. Travel plans for scuba diving, tidepooling, and snorkeling are underway, as well as beach cleanups in the US and Mexico. During MACS meetings, teachers and professionals are asked to present their work to the group as an educational experience. MACS would like to provide members with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in marine science, while making friends and meeting experts within the marine science field.
Next Meeting- Tuesday, Sept. 15th- 5:15 p.m., Koffler 511
****************************************************************************** 11) UA Career Services Kick Off- Oct. 16th
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Find out more at the UA Career Services Kick-Off
The first 100 students who practice their One-Minute Commercial (introduction) at the Mock Career Fair booth will receive a free UA red cap. All that and you can grab a piece of pizza and soda too (while supplies last). UA CAREER SERVICES’ KICK-OFF
****************************************************************************** 12) Pizza with a Professional: Sports Related Careers
* University College Presents * Pizza with a Professional – Sports Related Careers!
Are you interested in a sports related career, but not sure what? Would you like to gather information about the various sports related fields?
Tuesday, September 22nd McKale Center – Lohse Room 12:00 – 1:30pm Free pizza and soda!!! RSVP Required Online @: http://www.universitycollege.arizona.edu ****************************************************************************** 13) Free Practice Tests for GRE, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT- Saturday, September 19th
Kaplan will be offering a campus-wide opportunity for students to take a free practice GRE, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT on Saturday, September 19th. Each test will be administered under simulated testing conditions and every student will receive a detailed score report the same day. This free event is a terrific opportunity to answer a critical question, "If I were to take the exam today, how would I score?" Last year, tens of thousands of Kaplan Practice Test participants assessed their test-taking skills while learning valuable strategies to help them ace the real test. Since admission to Medical, Dental, Optometry, and Pharmacy school is fierce, a high exam score is crucial to the admissions process. ****************************************************************************** 14) Study Abroad Information Sessions
The deadline to apply to study abroad for spring 2010 is Oct. 15, 2009.
****************************************************************************** 15) Panel Discussion- Why attend Graduate School & How to fund and prepare for it?
GEM Grad Lab (National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science – Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees)
Panel discussions on: Why attend Graduate School, How to fund Graduate School, How to prepare for Graduate School
Hear from minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math that have attended Graduate School
This is a free event – breakfast and lunch will be provided
September 19, 2009 8:00 am – 4:00 pm University of Arizona Keating 103
For more information and to register, please see the BME website at www.bme.arizona.edu or call Debbi Howard at 520-626-9134
Scholarships, Stipends, and Funding
16) AES Engineering Scholarship
*Students do not need to be engineering majors to apply for this scholarship.
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Purpose of Scholarships
How to Apply ****************************************************************************** 17) AHMP Thunderbird Scholarship- Environmental Scholarship Program- Spring 2010
Encouraging students who are investing their future in the environment.
The AHMP- Thunderbird Chapter will award three scholarships to students in graduate and undergraduate environmental programs in the Arizona:
To qualify, you must:
Scholarship Award Certificates will be presented at the Gatekeeper Regulatory Round-up Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 26-27, 2010. The award applicants andwinners will be notified by the end of December 2009.
All scholarships include: Complementary one-year AHMP- Thunderbird Chapter membership Free attendance at the next annual Gatekeeper Regulatory Round-Up Conference Free monthly luncheon meetings. Winners will be encouraged to participate in Thunderbird Chapter activities and will be expected to speak on a topic of their studies at a monthly lunch meeting.
Funds will be administered through the university scholarship/student financial assistance departments for the spring semester, 2010.
For an application and more information visit- https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/forms/Thunderbird-AHMP%202010%20Scholarship%20application.pdf
Applications Due- November 15, 2009
Research/Fieldwork/Internships
18) State Department Internships- Info Session- (opportunities for students in the biological sciences) Department of State is hiring interns. Internships are excellent preparation for future careers in both the Civil Service and Foreign Service. The Department is looking for students with a broad range of majors, such as Business or Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Information Management, Journalism, and the Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, as well as those majors more traditionally identified with international affairs. Intern duties and responsibilities may vary according to the post or office of assignment. For instance, interns may write reports on human rights issues, assist with trade negotiations, assist with citizens services or visa work, help Americans in distress abroad, or organize conferences or visits of high-level officials. Others may research economic or environmental issues, write news stories, work on web pages or help produce electronic journals. Interns with scientific and technical backgrounds might work with issues such as arms control, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), infectious diseases, and remote sensing. Those interested in management may use their expertise working on projects involving budgets, human resources, information systems, or general logistical support to posts abroad. Some may be involved in educational and cultural exchange activities. Interns are also instrumental in the recruiting of U.S. speakers and specialists for overseas programs. Information is also available at the following internship brochure link: http://www.careers.state.gov/docs/4.0_Student_Intern_brochure.pdf State Department Internships Information Session Wednesday, September 16th, 2009- 3:00 PM Student Union- Sabino Room (3rd floor) ************************************************************************************** 19) Internship Opportunity: Arizona Wilderness Coalition
The Arizona Wilderness Coalition (AWC) is a grassroots organization that advocates for permanent protection of Arizona’s wild lands and waters. They will be offering student jobs and internship opportunities this fall and would like to offer EEB students a chance to apply.
The internships would be unpaid, 10 hour/week positions and will include a variety of tasks associated with helping a grassroots organization function and grow. Students will learn about wilderness policy issues, as well as fundraising and membership development, and will help with administrative tasks.
**While this internship is unpaid there would be an opportunity to get internship or independent study credit for your experience- check with your advisor regarding this.
More information about the AWC can be found at their website- http://www.azwild.org/ or by calling (520) 326-4300. The application for this internship is attached.
************************************************************************************** 20) Panel Presentation: Internships and Post-Baccalaureate Experiences- Sept. 14th Monday, September 14th, 2009 Panelists:
************************************************************************************** 21) Pre-Health Clinical Rotation Internship- Spring 2010
The Pre-Health Professions Advising Center Staff is pleased to announce the opening of applications for our Clinical Rotation Internship for Spring semester, 2010!
The UNVR 393 (3 units), “Clinical Rotation Internship” is designed for students intending to apply to medical school during the current application cycle, meaning those planning to start their program in 2011. Through this internship, students have the opportunity to experience hospital, specialty, and group practice settings, develop mentoring relationships with health care professionals, explore career options and prepare for the application to medical programs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To further explore your career goals by talking with doctors and other health care professionals whose own career paths are congruent with your interests.
To learn how major health care issues are manifested within the health care setting, i.e. professionalism, ethics, health care disparities and special populations.
To observe and begin to develop communication and empathy skills that are fundamental to effective patient care.
To prepare for writing the personal statement required in the medical school application.
To develop interview skills.
To Apply:
Normal Jobs and Graduate Positions
22) Research Specialist- School of Life Sciences- Arizona State University (Bachelor’s required)
The Dowling lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a Research Specialist. The individual will assist with multiple aspects of research focused on conservation of native fishes of the southwestern United States.
Applicants are expected to have a B.Sc. degree or higher in biology, with laboratory experience preferred. The principal duties of the individual pertain to the collection and organization of data and lab management. Applicants should be proficient with basic molecular procedures (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, and sequencing). Precision and reliability are essential. Duties will also include contributing to lab management such as oversight of undergraduate student workers, safety awareness, ordering, chemical inventories and the repair of minor equipment. Computer literacy is expected.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Additional information on the position and instructions for application are provided at the following web address:
<https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest>
Go to job #23074. The closing date is 21 September 2009. If you have any additional questions email me at thomas.dowling@asu.edu.
Thomas E. Dowling Faculty Leader and Professor of Genomics, Evolution, and Bioinformatics School of Life Sciences PO Box 874501 Arizona State University Tempe AZ 85287-4501
Office: 480-965-1626 Fax: 480-965-6899 email: thomas.dowling@asu.edu
************************************************************************************** 23) Research Fellow- Scale Insect Systematics UMASS Amherst (Bachelor’s required)
A position is available for a research fellow in the Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences. The position is funded for three years. The successful candidate will implement the goals of a USDA-AFRI project entitled "Molecular identification and cryptic diversity of armored scale insects intercepted in plant quarantine." This will involve managing an active laboratory, a growing insect collection, and an expanding database, under the supervision of the principal investigator.
Specific duties will include preparing DNA, conducting PCR reactions, preparing microscope slides, analysis of DNA sequence data, database management, training and supervision of laboratory assistants, and participation in writing-up of results. The position will involve some travel to scientific meetings and workshops.
Minimum requirements are a bachelor's degree in the life sciences or a related field, experience with DNA-based or specimen-based scientific research, and excellent organizational skills. Experience with database management or bioinformatics would also be an asset but is not required.
The position will have full benefits and a salary of $29,000 - $35,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
To apply, send a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references, to Dr. Benjamin Normark by September 30, 2009.
************************************************************************************** 24) Graduate Position- MS- University of Florida (Evolutionary Biology and Behavior)
A M.S. position is available under the supervision of Dr. Christine W. Miller at the University of Florida. The position is funded by the National Science Foundation for two years and will begin in June of 2010.
The focus of the larger NSF-funded project is the influence of natural environmental variation on the expression and evolution of ornaments, weapons, and behaviors of sexual selection. The M.S. thesis work will include one or two summertime field seasons in New Mexico and some year-round field work in Florida. The student will also conduct extensive greenhouse breeding of the insects in Florida for behavioral and morphological study. The focal research organism is a cactus bug, Narnia femorata (Hemiptera: Coreidae). Males in this species compete over territories on the fruit of prickly-pear cactus and have enlarged hind legs used in these competitions.
Applicants should possess a B.A. or B.S. in Biology or a closely related field and have a strong background in evolutionary biology and behavior. Selection will be based largely on interest and enthusiasm for the research topic, academic achievements, reference letters, and previous research experience.
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to cwmiller@ufl.edu with "Sexual selection M.S. position" in the subject line. Informal inquiries are welcome.
More information on research in the laboratory of Dr. Christine W. Miller and the Entomology and Nematology Department at UF are available at www.millerlab.net. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2009 and will continue until September 25th , or until an outstanding candidate is found.
Christine W. Miller University of Florida Entomology & Nematology Dept. PO Box 110620, Bldg 970 Natural Area Dr. Gainesville, FL 32611-0620 Phone: (352) 273-3917 Fax: (352) 392-0190 Email: cwmiller@ufl.edu<mailto:cwmiller@ufl.edu> Website: www.millerlab.net<http://www.millerlab.net/>
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