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| US Dept of Commerce - NIST FY07 Summer Undergraduate Research
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
FY 2007 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - Gaithersburg (2007-SURF-G-01)
FY 2007 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - Boulder (2007-SURF-B-01)
Application Deadline: Gaithersburg 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 15, 2007 and Boulder 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on February 15, 2007
Gaithersburg Program
(http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12080&mode=VIEW)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Gaithersburg program is soliciting applications in the areas of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Building and Fire Research, and Information Technology. The SURF program will provide an opportunity for the NIST laboratories and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to join in a partnership to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to pursue careers in science and engineering. The program will provide research opportunities for students to work with internationally known NIST scientists, to expose them to cutting-edge research and promote the pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering.
The NIST SURF Gaithersburg will work with appropriate department chairs, outreach coordinators, and directors of multi-disciplinary academic organizations to identify outstanding undergraduates (including graduating seniors) who would benefit from off-campus summer research in a world-class scientific environment. The objective of the SURF Programs is to build a mutually beneficial relationship between the student, the institution, and NIST.
NIST is one of the nation's premiere research institutions for the physical and engineering sciences and, as the lead Federal agency for technology transfer, it provides a strong interface between government, industry and academia. NIST embodies a special science culture, developed from a large and well-equipped research staff that enthusiastically blends programs that address the immediate needs of industry with longer-term research that anticipates future needs. This occurs in few other places and enables the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Lab (EEEL), Manufacturing Engineering Lab (MEL), Chemical Science and Technology Lab (CSTL), Physics Lab (PL), Materials Science and Engineering Lab (MSEL), Building and Fire Research Lab (BFRL), and Information Technology Lab (ITL) to offer unique research and training opportunities for undergraduates, providing them a research-rich environment and exposure to state of the art equipment.
NIST's SURF Gaithersburg Programs are open to colleges and universities in the United States and its territories with degree granting programs in materials science, chemistry, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics. Participating students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. The SURF Gaithersburg Programs are anticipated to run from May 29, 2007 through August 10, 2007; adjustments may be made to accommodate specific academic schedules (e.g., a limited number
of 9-week cooperative agreements). All SURF Gaithersburg Program applications, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 15, 2007.
Boulder Program
(http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12083&mode=VIEW)
The SURF Boulder program is soliciting applications in the areas of
Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, and Information Technology.
The SURF program will provide an opportunity for the NIST laboratories and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to join in a partnership to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to pursue careers in science and engineering. The program will provide research opportunities for students to work with internationally known NIST scientists, to expose them to cutting-edge research and promote the pursuit of graduate
degrees in science and engineering.The NIST SURF Boulder will work with appropriate department chairs, outreach coordinators, and directors of multi-disciplinary academic organizations to identify outstanding undergraduates (including graduating seniors) who would benefit from off-campus summer research in a world-class scientific environment.
The objective of the SURF Programs is to build a mutually beneficial relationship between the student, the institution, and NIST.
NIST is one of the nation's premiere research institutions for the physical and engineering sciences and, as the lead Federal agency for technology transfer, it provides a strong interface between government, industry
and academia. NIST embodies a special science culture,developed from a large and well-equipped research staff that enthusiastically blends programs that address the immediate needs of industry with longer-term research that anticipates future needs. This occurs in few other places and enables the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Lab (EEEL), Manufacturing Engineering Lab (MEL), Chemical Science and Technology Lab
(CSTL), Physics Lab (PL), Materials Science and Engineering Lab (MSEL), and Information Technology Lab (ITL) to offer unique research and training opportunities for undergraduates, providing them a research-rich environment and exposure to state of the art equipment.
The SURF NIST Boulder Program is open to colleges and universities in the United States and its territories with degree granting programs in materials science, chemistry, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics. Participating students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. The SURF NIST Boulder Program is anticipated to run from May 21, 2007 through August 10, 2007; adjustments may be
made to accommodate specific academic schedules (e.g., alimited number of 12 week cooperative agreements shifted to begin 3 weeks after the regular start in order to accommodate institutions operating on quarter systems). All SURF Boulder Program applications, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on February 15, 2007
National Student Leadership Conference on Forensic Science
Since 1989, thousands of outstanding high school students from across the United States and more than 45 countries have come to the NSLC to explore the qualities of leadership and get an insider’s perspective on some of today’s most exciting and important professions. During this 10-day conference, students will be introduced to the field of Forensic Science, learn crime scene investigation techniques, and interact with experts in the field of Forensic Science. With the guidance of Team Advisors, students will analyze a mock crime scene, conduct an investigation, and present their findings to a mock grand jury.
The Role of the Team Advisor
Team Advisors (TA) will act as leadership facilitators, simulation monitors and resident advisors. The job of a TA encompasses the role of a chaperone, teacher, mentor, and policy enforcer. As a TA you would be asked to facilitate and supervise your TA group of 12-16 students. As their TA, you will be their role model throughout the session. Working with your group is an amazing experience as you watch your students make friends for life and experience the world of International Diplomacy in a personal way. Team Advisors arrive on-site 3 days before the students arrive in order to participate in orientation and training and stay for at least two 10-day sessions in Washington, D.C..
Requirements for Employment
Team Advisors must be current college students with a background in some aspect of forensic science (anthropology, bioscience, chemistry, et cetera). Participation in leadership programs, workshops, or classes, as well as experience with high school students will be considered beneficial. Assistant Team Advisors must have graduated high school, be eighteen years of age at the start of employment, and have preferably completed one year of college.
Dates & Compensation
Team Advisors will be paid $800 at the end of each session. Assistant Team Advisor positions are unpaid. NSLC pays for room & board, as well as transportation to and from the conference.
American University, Washington DC
Staff Orientation: June 20-23, 2007
Session 1: June 23-July 2, 2007
Session 2: July 6-16, 2007
Staff Orientation (for new staff): July 17-19, 2007
Session 3: July 20-30, 2007
Session 4: August 2-11, 2007
Interested?
Please email a resume to Leah Arnold at leah.arnold@nslcleaders.org and apply online at http://www.nslcleaders.org/job.html. More information about the NSLC can be found at www.nslcleaders.org. Feel free to e-mail with any questions.
Applications will accepted until January 24, 2007
59th meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Advanced Forensic Training Seminar
The Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine would like to post an Advanced Forensic training opportunity to Ohio University’s website. This advanced seminar would be for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of forensic science and medicine and will take place in March 2007.
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