‘Announcements’
Results and Discussion newsletter: Fall 2015, Issue 2
Nov. 19, 2015—Please enjoy the second issue of the BRET newsletter, "Results and Discussion," devoted to highlighting the research accomplisments and activities of our PhD graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Read the issue here.
AIMBE Scholars Program looking for expert advisors for FDA
Nov. 18, 2015—The AIMBE Scholars Program enables distinguished postdoctorates in the medical and biomedical engineering fields to serve as expert advisors to policy makers at the FDA. Scholars learn how to apply their experiences from the lab bench to inform regulatory policy decisions. AIMBE Scholars work side-by-side with the most influential decision makers at the agency–from reviewers...
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 ●...
Make an Impact: Become a White House Fellow
Nov. 5, 2015—
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching: Coursera Course
Sep. 18, 2015—This eight-week course explores effective teaching strategies for college or university STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) classrooms This course will provide graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who are planning college and university faculty careers with an introduction to evidence-based teaching practices. Participants will learn about effective...
Apply September 28-October 13 for the Presidential Management Fellows program
Sep. 15, 2015—The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) is a prestigious leadership development program designed to help advanced degree candidates and advanced degree holders enter a career in the US Federal Government. Selected PMF Finalists are eligible to work in a managerial/ administrative role (not research) at a range of government agencies. PMFs perform valuable service while jump-starting their careers, and get full...
Opportunities at Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG)
Sep. 15, 2015—Please see the message below from Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) Did you know that there is a fascinating industry that offers an exciting career alternative for PhD candidates and post-docs in life sciences, as well as for MDs? You may remember a recent presentation by Denise Bottiglieri, a Vanderbilt alumna and now the CEO of...
Internship Opportunity: Tech Transfer Fall 2015 Internship Program
Sep. 11, 2015—The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a 13 week technology transfer internship that runs from September 7th to December 4th. Technology transfer is the practice of transferring inventions from the research lab to the marketplace to benefit the public and is an interesting blend of science, business, and law. The...