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News from the Director of Undergraduate Programs
How to Make an Effective Research Poster Presentatioin
posted March 14, 2008
Co-sponsored by the NC State Graduate School and the Division of Undergraduate Affairs, the workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 1, from 10:30 a -12:00p in the Talley Student Center Walnut Room. Dr. George Hess, Associate Professor in Forestry who teaches a course on poster making, will conduct the workshop. He will discuss the "nuts and bolts" of making a poster presentation and display some examples of already completed posters.
If you are going to be making a poster presentation at any upcoming conferences, including, but not limited to the NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 21, 2008, or even if you are not presenting now, but think you may in the future, this workshop should be very helpful! Registration is required. You may register on-line at:
www.fis.ncsu.edu/grad_fellows/AGEP/registrationform3_old.htm
Think about tutoring when registering for classes
posted March 07, 2008
The Undergraduate Tutorial Center is currently seeking peer tutors for 100 and 200 level courses, including foreign languages, economics, statistics, computer science, accounting, mathematics, chemistry, physics and writing/speaking for the summer and fall 2008 semesters. Tutors must have received at least a B+ in the course(s) they wish to tutor and have at least a 3.0 overall GPA. Every new tutor is required to take the tutor-training course, ECI 210 - Introduction to College Tutoring, which is a one‑credit hour course that meets for 75 minutes each week (this class meets twice a week during the 10-week summer session). Along with this course, each new tutor is assigned to work with students on a one-on-one basis. Tutors typically work 5 to 15 hours a week, depending on personal preferences and availability. All time spent tutoring is paid!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please register for a section of ECI 210 and then come to class to get started! For additional information, you may visit our website at
www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center/
and click on "How to Become a Tutor," email tutorialcenter@ncsu.edu or call Megan Early at 515-5620.
NASA/LORD Corp Summer Internship
posted March 07, 2008
NC Space Grant and the LORD Corporation have partnered to develop the NC
Space Grant/ LORD Corporation Summer Internship Program for 2008. LORD
will be providing funds to support 4 students (undergraduate/graduate
level) this summer in a dynamic internship experience. Selected students
will be treated as LORD employees and will spend approximately 10 weeks
conducting hands-on research under the supervision of a LORD scientist.
Students will receive $7,000 from LORD and a $2,500 living allowance.
Deadline for applications is March 28, 2008. Application information can
be found at:
www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/lord/
NE/PY Seminar
posted February 11, 2008
Joint NE-PY talk, 4pm on Wed. Feb 27 by George Miley from UIUC on "inertial
electrostatic confinement fusion: physics and applications".
www.ne.ncsu.edu/info/Seminars/sem_2_27_08.html
NCSU Undergraduate Research Grants
posted January 30, 2008
The Office of Undergraduate Research, Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs, is pleased to announce two Summer 2008 grant opportunities: (1) Undergraduate Energy-Related Summer Research Grants of $3,700 with $300 as operating dollars for the student’s mentor; this award is funded by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, and Progress Energy, Inc. (2) This second grant opportunity, Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, is open to undergraduates of any discipline and is not restricted to energy-related research; the award stipend for summer 2008 is $3,700 with $300 as operating dollars for the student’s mentor.
The deadline for applications is Monday (midnight), February 18, 2008. Further details and
information regarding application submission is availble on line.
EPA Job
posted January 28, 2008
The EPA is seeking a student or recent graduate for contract services in RTP. Information on this
opportunity can be found at www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0800048/index.htm
HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI STUDY ABROAD GRANTS AVAILABLE
posted January 25, 2008
The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is requesting applications for its 2008-2009 Study Abroad grant program. Both members of Phi Kappa Phi, as well as non-members are eligible to apply. Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society established in 1897 to recognize and promote academic excellence in all disciplines of higher education. Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest, largest, and most selective of all such honor societies. The NC State chapter was established in 1923.
Phi Kappa Phi will award 50 study abroad grants of $1000 each. Eligible undergraduates are those who have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. By February 18, 2008, applicants must: 1) have earned at least 30 credit hours, but no more than 90 credit hours of academic credit; 2) be accepted into a study abroad program; and 3) have at least two semesters (or equivalent) remaining in residence at their home institution after completing the study abroad experience. The study abroad program must be taken between May 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Applications should be submitted directly by the student to Phi Kappa Phi headquarters and must ARRIVE by February 18, 2008. Additional eligibility requirements, as well as application forms, are available at:
http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/studyabroad.html
For questions, please contact Phi Kappa Phi National Headquarters at studyabroad 'at' phikappaphi.org.
Journal of Young Investigators
posted January 25, 2008
The prestigious Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) is recruiting staff and
manuscript submissions. Applicants must be undergraduate students with an
interest in science, broadly defined. In particular, JYI is seeking students
with an interest in web development and programming skills to fill the Chief
Technical Officer position. Application information and position
descriptions can be found at http://www.jyi.org/participate.php.
For best
consideration, application materials should be received by February 24,
2008; however, applications are always accepted on a rolling basis. JYI is
also seeking original research manuscripts and review articles for
publication in its monthly online journal. For more information on
submissions, please visit http://www.jyi.org/submissions/.
JYI is an international, online peer-reviewed journal for undergraduates,
publishing both original research manuscripts and science feature and news
articles written by undergraduate science journalists on staff. Over JYI's
10 years in operation, we have been supported by the National Science
Foundation, Science Magazine, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Science's Next
Wave, Duke University, Georgetown University and many others. JYI has been
featured in The New York Times, Science Magazine, Nature Magazine, Chemical
Engineering News and EureekAlert!.
For more information, please e-mail JYI's Chief Executive Officer, at
ceo@jyi.org.
Tutors Needed
posted January 24, 2008
NC State Academic Support Program for Student Athletes is looking for dependable, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals to tutor PY 131, 205, 208, 211, and 212.
Tutors are required to be of junior standing, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and must have received a B or higher in a class in order to tutor that class.
Contact Wendy LeBlanc at Wendy_Leblanc@ncsu.edu
or apply online @ www.ncsu.edu/aspsa
UG Research Opportunity
posted January 20, 2008
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Program at NC State is
pleased to offer a two-year undergraduate research experience for students
in the life sciences and life science-related areas. The program allows an
undergraduate to work with a faculty mentor on a research project and to
receive monetary support for academic year and summer activities. North
Carolina State University’s Department of Zoology is searching for rising
Juniors with a research interest in the field of life sciences.
Please contact Prof. Blondin for further details.
The application deadline is Friday, February 29, 2008.
Summer Student Program at Space Telescope Science Institute
posted January 18, 2008
Each summer the Space Telescope Science Institute brings 15 to 20
students to Baltimore, Maryland, for our Summer Student Program
(SSP). The SSP lasts ten weeks, from mid-June to mid-August. SSP
students work with STScI researchers and staff one-on-one in projects
ranging from astronomical research to science writing, software
development. and preparation of scientific data for public release.
The SSP is oriented around upper division undergraduates, but we have
had students from all academic levels and a broad variety of backgrounds.
There are no restrictions on who may apply, and the SSP is open to
foreign students.
Complete information may be found at:
www.stsci.edu/institute/sd/students
Please note that the application deadline is February 20, 2008.
Global Change Education Program
posted January 17, 2008
The Global Change Education Program (GCEP) promotes undergraduate education/training in support of the DOE global change research activities through a ten-week research program: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).
Global change research encompasses a variety of technical areas including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate modeling, and terrestrial processes. Since 2005, GCEP has focused attention on aerosols and their radiative effects in coordination with the change in the CCRD Atmospheric Science Program's focus in atmospheric chemistry and physics. CCRD supports global change research through its Atmospheric Science Program (ASP), Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (ARM), Terrestrial Carbon Processes (TCP), Program for Ecosystem Research (PER), and the National Institute for Climate Change Research (NICCR). Currently, ASP and ARM research projects are examining aerosols and their radiative effects, and the formation of clouds and their impacts on climate, respectively. TCP and PER projects are focused on understanding the terrestrial ecosystems and their effectiveness in sequestering carbon. Other studies address integrated assessments of Global Climate Change and Information Integration.
For more details about GCEP-SURE and to access electronic applications, please visit
http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/
The application deadline is 04 February 2008, so you still have time to apply. Contact Barbara Dunkin at (865) 574-6440 or Barbara.dunkin@orau.org if you have questions.
Commercial tutorial service hiring tutors
posted January 16, 2008
Educational Enrichment is hiring juniors, seniors, and graduate students with a 3.0 gpa and above for 6-15 teaching hours each week. Pay is $21-$23 per teaching hour. Applicants may call 847-2109 and leave their name, phone number and major and repeat the information for clarity. A phone call is much better than an email.
DOE Summer Research Opportunity
posted January 7, 2008
The Department of Energy Office of Science hosts a summer research program at various
DOE labs. Deadline is February 1, 2008. For more information, visit
www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html
Epic Systems job opportunities
posted December 19, 2007
Hello!
My name is Jon, and I am a recruiter at Epic Systems Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin. At Epic, our goal is to improve healthcare. We create and implement a wide range of integrated software solutions to many of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. Our software improves patient care, reduces costs, and saves lives.
We're searching for the smartest people to join our dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in an industry that makes a difference, while enjoying great benefits and a casual work environment (jeans, shorts, sandals). Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Epic is proud to be a privately-held software company with over 25 years of success.
In Technical Services, you can combine your problem solving skills and technical interest with our comprehensive training to help support our nation-wide clients. You'll become a technical expert in our applications, work closely with knowledgeable users at our customer sites, and have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of the software field including analysis, training, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and installation. Both a willingness to travel nationally 20% and relocation to the Madison, Wisconsin area are required and reimbursed.
Epic is happy to consider all majors, and we have a variety of positions open at this time. Please visit our website at www.epicsystems.com for more information and to apply online. Qualified candidates must have a minimum 3.2 major GPA and graduate by May or June of 2008. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
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