Internship Opportunity: US Dept of Homeland Security STEM Internship
Nov. 5, 2015—U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2016 HS-STEM Summer Internships Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses. 10-week research experiences are offered at: Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ●...
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Job Opportunity: Program Director, Postdoc & Predoc Education, The Jackson Laboratory
Nov. 4, 2015—Program Director, Postdoc & Predoc Education Tracking Code 5148 Job Description The Program Director for Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Education (PD, P&P) is a leadership position with the responsibility of fostering a robust and dynamic predoctoral and postdoctoral program and community. Located at The Jackson Laboratory’s (JAX) Bar Harbor, Maine campus, the Program Director is responsible...
Job Posting: Scientist II, R&D, Insight Genetics, Nashville, TN
Nov. 3, 2015—INSIGHT GENETICS CULTURE Insight is proud of its culture, which focuses on providing a meaningful and challenging work environment where individuals are part of a team and are recognized for their creativity and ability to meet company goals. We offer a competitive salary, as well as medical and life insurance. SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT Insight Genetics is...
ORISE Fellowships…. a great opportunity!
Nov. 3, 2015—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), is seeking Summer ORISE Fellows to focus on public health issues related to the environment. Candidates will join projects associated with developing and applying new methods to characterize and quantitate biochemical markers that are relevant in environmental exposures and chronic diseases. The fellowship carries a stipend of approximately $2,700 per month for full-time undergraduate student fellows and $3,400 for full-time graduate student fellows. Qualifications...
Fall 2015 events for Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership
Nov. 3, 2015—The Cal Turner Program endeavors to educate students and professionals about moral intelligence, ethical commitments and leadership abilities. A primary means of achieving this mission is our Leadership Development program of experiential workshops. We seek to integrate research-based theory, rich conversation and practical skills in each session to facilitate professional formation. Further, we hope to...
Volunteer Opportunity: Young Scientist journal needs reviewers
Nov. 2, 2015—If you are a post-doctoral fellow or graduate student in a science-related field, we are actively recruiting reviewers for the upcoming volume of Young Scientist (www.youngscientistjournal.org). This is a relatively small time commitment that makes a large difference for the students involved. Please find details in the below links. Young Scientist Call for Reviewers Young Scientist Reviewers' Guide Please...
STEM Pedagogy Journal Club meeting, Nov 17
Nov. 2, 2015—The STEM Pedagogy Journal Club will be meeting this month on Tuesday, November 17th at 4pm in MRBIV 11455. At this meeting, we will be joined by Dr. Anita Disney for our article discussion on applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the college classroom. UDL principles encourage curriculum development that gives...
How to make a good first impression
Oct. 27, 2015—Meeting someone new for a business meeting, interview, or conference? How to make a good first impression, by author Harvey Mackay for The Business Journals, provides tips for how to act – and what not to do – when meeting new acquaintances for the first time.
Office of Science and Technology Policy Spring 2016 Internship Program — deadline soon!
Oct. 26, 2015—OSTP Policy Internship Program—Spring 2016 The Office of Science and Technology Policy is currently accepting applications for its Spring 2016 Policy Internship Program. The application deadline is Friday, October 30. Students who are U.S. citizens and who will be actively enrolled during the Spring semester are welcome to apply. More information and application instructions are...
Internship Opportunity: Launch TN Specialist Program
Oct. 23, 2015—Would you like the opportunity to engage in Tennessee's entrepreneurial ecosystem and learn about what it's like to work for a start-up? Launch TN's Specialist Program is now accepting applications for their Spring and Summer internship program. The Specialist Program kicked off in May 2014 providing students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The...
Job Opportunity: Technology Commercialization Scientist, Vanderbilt biotech startup
Oct. 21, 2015—Seeking business-minded pharmacology/clinical disease R&D experts to join an exciting Vanderbilt-founded startup that is transforming drug discovery and development Title: Technology Commercialization Scientist Position: We are offering an exciting opportunity to get involved at the ground level of a biotech startup with potential to be a big disruptor in biopharma drug discovery & development. We are seeking...
OneStart a Bio-Entrepreneurship Program for Students/Postdocs
Oct. 14, 2015—Win $150k to realize your healthcare business idea! Applications are open NOW Do you have an innovative idea that could tackle humanity's most pressing healthcare needs? We are pleased to announce the launch of OneStart 2016, the world's largest life sciences and healthcare accelerator program. Offering young entrepreneurs the chance to win $150k, free lab space and on-going advice from our...
NSF EAPSI Program for US Students in Science and Engineering
Oct. 12, 2015—The National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) Fellowship Program provides U.S. graduate students in science and engineering with an opportunity to spend 8 weeks (10 weeks for Japan) during the summer conducting research at one of the seven host locations in East Asia and Pacific: Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New...
Laine Russell Distinguished Early Career Fellowship applications now being accepted via Oak Ridge Natl Lab
Oct. 8, 2015—ORAU is pleased to provide the information below regarding an opportunity available to all institutions. This notice is a service to ORAU Sponsoring and Associate Institutions. Please forward within your institution and broadly to colleagues as you feel appropriate. Laine Russell Distinguished Early Career Fellowship applications now being accepted The Oak Ridge National...
Event: Careers Options in Clinical Research Organizations
Oct. 7, 2015—Join us as we welcome Bill Taaffe, president of Medelis, an oncology clinical research company, as he discusses Career Options in Clinical Research Organizations. Friday, October 9, 2015 9-10am PRB 206 Registration is requested. Bill Taaffe spend 18 years at ICON Clinical Research-US in the roles of president and CEO, president of corporate development and president of DOCS,...
New Insight Data Fellows program added
Oct. 2, 2015—Announcing a new Insight Data Science Fellowship for Seattle, LA, Austin, Chicago, DC, and other cities across the US. The Insight Data Science program is excited to announce a new remote program designed to help PhDs looking for careers as data scientists which they are launching in addition to our in-person programs in New York City and Silicon Valley. This...
Scientific Advisor – Patent Prosecution Law Firm in Austin, TX
Oct. 1, 2015—Scientific Advisor – Patent Prosecution Law Firm Position within the life sciences-focused patent counseling and prosecution. Position is located in Austin, TX. Duties include: – conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses – analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent agents and attorneys on patent prosecution and...