Department-wide Undergraduate Town Hall. All are invited! Come learn about the majors in the department. Meet faculty and undergraduates.
March 15, 5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs.
February 25 deadline- Fall Semester (2016) Scholarship Opportunity (undergraduates) Duke University Marine Laboratory
The Duke University Marine Lab is pleased to offer scholarships for two non-Duke undergraduates covering tuition & fees, room & board, books, travel to Beaufort, and full support for participation in a Beaufort Signature travel course to Panama during a semester of study, Fall 2016 in Beaufort North Carolina. Undergraduate fellows will enroll in Duke courses taught in Beaufort, where there is emphasis on the biology and physiology of marine organisms, marine molecular biology, marine policy, and coastal socio-ecological issues. Announcement of awards will be made no later than 15 March 2016. Students on financial aid should consult with their financial aid advisor to determine how a scholarship would impact their financial aid package.
To be eligible, an applicant must
- be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college in Fall 2016
- be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa
Other factors considered in the evaluation process include whether an applicant
- identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in marine science
- has demonstrated interest in marine science and its impact on society
- anticipates pursuing a PhD in the marine sciences
- submits a compelling personal statement and strong letters of recommendation
To apply
Interested students are required to submit:
- Personal essay: How has your heritage made a difference in your life? How might it resonate in your work in marine science? How will a semester at the Duke Marine Laboratory benefit your career goals?
- Resume
- Two academic letters of recommendation (electronic recommendations are accepted)
- Official transcript
- Undergraduate Scholarship Application (available at the website link below)
Check the website for complete application information:
https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/undergraduate/scholarships-marine-science
Fall Course Listings
https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/fall
For more information, contact Katie Wood: katie.wood@duke.edu (252) 504-7586
Summer Internship at Biogen
The Biogen Community Lab in Research Triangle Park (RTP) is seeking a summer intern. The intern’s main responsibility will be to assist with running the Community Lab summer sessions for high school students and professional development for teachers. During the summer, the intern will perform basic laboratory preparation and clean up, test hands on genetics and microbiology labs, assist with the organization of the summer sessions and the related paperwork, as well as provide teaching assistance. Applicants should have a strong background in the biological sciences including at least basic lab experience in genetics and microbiology. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills with good attention to detail and an enthusiasm for working with high school students. For more information, check out the following link: https://jobs.biogen.com/job/Research-Triangle-Park-Intern-RTP-Community-Lab-NC/323138100/
Service Raleigh Recruiting Site Liaisons
Service Raleigh, scheduled for April 9th, is recruiting site liaisons. Site liaisons are responsible for communicating with all of the volunteers assigned to their site, the partner, handing out t-shirts, coordinating transportation, and leading a meaningful conversation about service after the completion of the service project.
Applications (http://www.serviceraleigh.org/register/) are due by February 15th.
Archives and Data Visualization at the NCSU Libraries: Enhancing Research on Women in STEM
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