Women in Science Program presents -
Workshop: Effective Negotiation Skills for Academia & Industry
Wednesday Feb. 6, 2008
6-7:30 PM
IMU, Dogwood Room
Become a powerful negotiator. A panel of experts will discuss practical negotiation techniques that work in the real world. How to negotiate for jobs in industry and academia will be specifically addressed. This will be an interactive [...]
Archive for January, 2008
WISP Workshop: Effective Negotiation Skills for Academia & Industry
Posted in Career on January 30, 2008 | Comments Off
Focus the Nation climate change presentation – tonight!
Posted in Advising Announcements, Student Meetings on January 30, 2008 | Comments Off
Contact information about this event is below:
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Focus the Nation is a campus-wide teach in and media event on the subject of climate change.
“We are in a time where critical decisions need to be made on global warming, which means today’s leaders and the youth who will inherit the crisis need serious education on the issue,” [...]
Student Academic Center FREE workshops! Feb 4-13
Posted in Academic Links, Advising Announcements on January 30, 2008 | Comments Off
From the Student Academic Center – FREE student workshops!
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Workshops are open to all students and there is no need to register ahead of time. However, students who arrive 5 minutes past the starting time will not be allowed to participate. Monday and Tuesday night workshops take place in classrooms with limited seating so arriving early [...]
It’s week 4 – do you need course help?
Posted in Academic Links, Advising Announcements on January 29, 2008 | Comments Off
It’s Week 4, which means that if you’re not happy with that first quiz grade or you’re struggling with your homework assignments, you may find yourself wondering if you still have time to turn things around or if you should consider easing your schedule via dropping one course and adding an 8 week course.
This edition [...]
A message from HPPLC re: letters of recommendation
Posted in Career, Health Professions Links on January 29, 2008 | Comments Off
A public service annoucement from HPPLC:
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Please note that HPPLC will NOT send your letters automatically! We need your signature authorizing us to do so.
Whenever you are ready to have your letters sent, you’ll need to come to our office in Maxwell Hall 010 and fill out a short, green form entitled: “Request for Letters to [...]
Futures in Biology reminder – healthcare lecture and resume lecture
Posted in Career, Important Stuff! on January 29, 2008 | Comments Off
The Department of Biology would like to announce the first two “Futures in Biology” lectures of the spring semester!Date: TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Lecture Title: “Healthcare Careers: Exploring your Career Options”
Time: Lecture (6:00-7:00); Pre-lecture reception (5:30-6:00)
Location: Jordan Hall 009
Description: Don’t miss this session if you’re interested in a career in healthcare! Speakers at this session [...]
Women in Science Research Conference – 3/3/08
Posted in Research Opportunities, Student Meetings on January 29, 2008 | Comments Off
2008 Women in Science Research ConferenceMonday March 3rd, 2008
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Indiana Memorial Union, Solarium
**Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students in Natural Science, Social Science, Math and Technology**
Present a poster about your research at the 10th annual Women in Science Research Conference and compete for the 2008 Outstanding Research Award. Cash prizes will be [...]
Sophomores – want to learn about Proctor & Gamble?
Posted in Career on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
Each year, Consumer & Market Knowledge hosts a week long Consumer Strategy Workshop for students who will be entering their junior year in the fall. This program is a great opportunity to apply consumer market research, act as a business team to impact P&G brands, and interact with other top students from around the nation. [...]
College Senior Scholarship Competition
Posted in Scholarships Links on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
(NOTE: this is different than the Biology Departmental Scholarships and Awards program found on the front page of this blog.)
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The College’s Senior Scholarship Competition is now open! This one application form covers (relatively small) funds for a wide variety of majors or types of majors, financial need, resident, non-resident, etc.
The new application form has [...]
Local Audobon Society events
Posted in Career, Volunteer Opportunities on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
A couple of upcoming Sassafras Audubon Events that may be of interest:Wednesday, January 30: The Birds of Goose Pond FWA–An Unparalleled Example of Wetland Restoration in Indiana
A special panel discussion will be held in the Monroe County Public Library auditorium on Wednesday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. and is free for all to attend. Our [...]
Second eight-weeks courses – 1-25
Posted in Academic Links, Advising Announcements, Cool Classes on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
We’re several weeks into the semester, which means that if you’re considering adding a class, it will need to be a Second 8-weeks class.
Here is a list of possible open Second 8-weeks classes. (NOTE: this is not a complete list, and these courses aren’t guaranteed to be open by the time you try to add.)
1-25 [...]
Health Programs Fair – Feb 27! Mark your calendars!
Posted in Health Professions Links on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
The Health Professions and Prelaw Center invites you to:THE 2008 HEALTH PROGRAMS FAIR
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indiana Memorial Union – Alumni Hall
Co-Sponsored by: Applied Health Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Come find out about career choices, educational opportunities, and campus resources related to [...]
Global Careers Networking Night – Jan 29
Posted in Career on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
Global Careers Networking NightTuesday, January 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
DeVault Alumni Center
Join IU Alumni and career professionals who have international career experience for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their unique career paths and share advice for students entering the world of work. An introduction to the art of [...]
Overseas Study opportunity – summer tropical biology
Posted in Advising Announcements on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
NOTE: this is NOT affiliated with IU. Make sure you speak to an advisor before doing this experience for credit toward your degree.
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Dear Faculty, Prospective Students and Alumni,
Danta: Association for Conservation of the Tropics and its academic affiliates (State University of New York at Oneonta and East Stroudsburg University) are pleased to announce their summer [...]
Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science – call for papers
Posted in Career, Club/Association Links, Grad School Links on January 28, 2008 | Comments Off
From the Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science:
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CALL FOR PAPERS:
Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science
Are you interested in the inner workings of the mind? Do you have a paper that deals with anything related to this complex subject? If so, then consider submitting it for PUBLICATION in a peer-reviewed journal!
The IUJCS is a peer-reviewed, online [...]
Summer Capstone Grants – deadline March 24
Posted in Advising Announcements, Important Stuff!, Scholarships Links on January 25, 2008 | Comments Off
The Department of Biology is offering the Capstone L490 Research Opportunity Program to foster the career development of undergraduates who plan to pursue postgraduate education in biology and related disciplines.
Participants in the L490 program gain valuable experience in writing a research proposal and in performing research in a lab along side a faculty mentor. Faculty [...]
Attention seniors! Backpack to Briefcase is back!
Posted in Career on January 25, 2008 | Comments Off
From the Career Development Center:
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Attention All Seniors!
Have a fear of the unknown? You are not alone.
The transition from college to the “real world” can be a difficult one if you don’t have the right information. The Career Development Center’s Backpack to Briefcase Workshop Series is designed to equip you with some essential knowledge that will [...]
LAMP certificate – apply now! (Through March 31)
Posted in Advising Announcements, Cool Classes on January 25, 2008 | Comments Off
Attention Freshmen and Sophomores:Are you interested in majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences AND learning about business and management?
Do you enjoy studying multiple points of view?
Are you looking for an interdisciplinary educational experience?
LAMP is an interdisciplinary honors certificate program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the Kelley School [...]
Journal of Young Investigators – undergrad positions available, also seeking articles
Posted in Advising Announcements on January 25, 2008 | Comments Off
Journal of Young Investigators, Inc. (JYI) http://www.jyi.org/ POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technical Officer
Director of Human Resources
Director of Public Relations
Career Researchers
Science Journalists
Features Editors
Research Editors
Associate Editors
Copy Editors
Web and Technical Staff
The prestigious Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) is recruiting staff and manuscript submissions. Applicants [...]
Reminder – Futures in Biology Healthcare Careers session – Jan 30
Posted in Career, Health Professions Links, Important Stuff! on January 24, 2008 | Comments Off
Futures in Biology: “Healthcare Careers: Exploring Your Career Options” Wednesday, January 30
If you are interested in a health care career, this sponsored event includes insights into Hospital Human Resources, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Microbiology, Radiation Oncology. For more information, see:
http://hoosierbiology.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/futures-in-biology-reminder-careers-in-healthcare/
