What: Faculty Undergraduate Research Panel with Dr. Richard Hardy and Dr. Daniel Kearns
Learn about opportunities for undergraduates in research labs on campus, the benefits of doing undergrad research, and more.
Q&A following presentation by Dr. Hardy and Dr. Kearns Everyone is welcome to attend.
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 8PM
Place: JHA106
Archive for the ‘Research Opportunities’ Category
Micro Faculty Undergraduate Research Panel with Dr. Richard Hardy and Dr. Daniel Kearns
Posted in Advising Announcements, Career Links, Club/Association Links, Grad School Links, Research Opportunities, Student Meetings on November 9, 2009 | Comments Off
U of Penn VMD-PhD program – cancer research in animals and humans
Posted in Grad School Links, Research Opportunities on October 19, 2009 | Comments Off
For all you Micro majors, or for anyone interested in comparative cancer research:
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Osteosarcoma – Prostate Cancer – Breast Cancer – Lymphomas – Melanoma
Did you know that these spontaneous cancers in dogs and cats share many features with human cancers? Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hypothermia and immunotherapy are all used to fight cancer in [...]
Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference at IU Bloomington
Posted in Research Opportunities on October 8, 2009 | Comments Off
Call for Papers
Preparing for “The New Normal”
15th Annual Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference at IU Bloomington
Friday, November 20, 2009 ● 8:30am – 5:00pm
Abstract Submission DEADLINE: October 23, 2009
Conference Registration DEADLINE: November 6, 2009
The Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference (IUURC) is dedicated to the promotion of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity performed in partnership with [...]
MATLAB seminar
Posted in Research Opportunities on October 8, 2009 | Comments Off
For more information, see the contact info below.
Please join The MathWorks for a complimentary MATLAB seminar on Wednesday, October 14th 2009 in the Dogwood Room in the Indiana Memorial Union (see http://www.imu.indiana.edu/pdfs/imu/imumap09.pdf for a detailed map).
–Register Now–
Register for this seminar at: www.mathworks.com/seminars/idu1009
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MATLAB Seminar at Indiana University (Bloomington)
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–Who Should Attend–
All IU faculty, staff, students, and affiliates [...]
Get a CHARGE out of your job!!! Student worker needed part-time in electric fish lab
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities on September 4, 2009 | Comments Off
Get a CHARGE out of your job!!!
Biology laboratory that studies South American electric fish is seeking a part-time student helper. The fish studied in the lab are not dangerous and produce very weak electrical fields to navigate and to communicate. We study the mechanisms of generating and detecting electrical communication signals. Duties [...]
Research Stipends in Practical Ethics – the Poynter Center
Posted in Research Opportunities, Scholarships Links on September 3, 2009 | Comments Off
Research Stipends in Practical Ethics for Undergraduates
Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions
2009-10
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions announces Research Stipends in Practical Ethics for IUB undergraduates. The stipends of up to $200 each will be awarded to as many as ten undergraduates for use in research [...]
Oceans Research internship program
Posted in Career, Overseas Study, Research Opportunities on September 1, 2009 | Comments Off
Here’s some information about an internship plan at Oceans Research:
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Oceans Research has started accepting applications for the 2010 Internship Program. Interns will be able to choose any of the following 4 projects:
- Great white sharks in Mossel Bay, South Africa
- Bull sharks in Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique
- Manta rays in Zavora, Mozambique
- Dolphins and whales [...]
Interested in a summer volunteer position with the DNR?
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities on June 10, 2009 | Comments Off
Attention Biology Majors!
Are you interested in conservation/wildlife biology? Did you know that most State and Federal employment for these kinds of careers require practical experience within a conservation/wildlife biology setting?
Read on for a GREAT opportunity to get experience you need to give you that edge in looking for a conservation/wildlife biology career after you finish [...]
Interested in shark research in South Africa?
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities on June 8, 2009 | Comments Off
Check out Project Great White Shark’s internship possibilities! They are now accepting applications for 2010.
The link to the site is here.
Summer internships still available at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities on May 18, 2009 | Comments Off
For more information, see below, or contact Luke Flory in the Biology Department at sflory [AT] indiana.edu.
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Internship at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
BIOLOGICAL INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS (2-3) needed for wildlife management activities and public use in southeastern Indiana. The intern (s) will assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff on Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, which [...]
Undergraduate research position in the bio department – summer position available!
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities on May 5, 2009 | Comments Off
Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant – Plant-Soil-Microbial Ecology
Contact: Dr. Heather Reynolds, hlreynol *AT* indiana.edu
Location: Jordan Hall 155
Description: Seeking one or two dedicated and enthusiastic undergraduate research assistants to work with the Reynolds, Bever, and Clay labs on a project investigating the microbial ecology of sustainable biofuels production (http://www.indiana.edu/~cres1/research/biofuel.htm).
Position #1: Activities will include isolation and culturing [...]
Campus internships in sustainability – app deadline April 17!
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunities on April 8, 2009 | Comments Off
The 2009 IUB Summer Internship Program in Sustainability
This spring Indiana University announced the creation of its first Office of Sustainability. Directed by Bill Brown, the office will continue the work of the IU Task Force on Sustainability, addressing issues of environmental sustainability in campus operations, academic programs, and university-community relations. This summer, we [...]
Graduate School Opportunities in Oceanography presentation – 3/31
Posted in Career, Grad School Links, Research Opportunities on March 25, 2009 | Comments Off
Graduate School Opportunities in Oceanography
Speaker: Erin Easton – graduate student in the Department of Oceanography at Florida State University
Tuesday, March 31
6:00 pm
Chemistry C033
If you are getting a B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Meteorology, Engineering, you can apply for graduate study in Oceanography. Come learn about this opportunity.
Field Museum summer fellowship opportunity – DEADLINE SOON!
Posted in Career, Research Opportunities on March 23, 2009 | Comments Off
NSF REU Summer Fellowships at Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois
ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 25, 2009
Please Visit the Field Museum Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Website – registration:
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/scholarships/reu.html
Please note: Undergraduate student participants in REU Sites must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
The Field Museum houses one of the world’s foremost scientific [...]
HHMI Capstone – due right after spring break!
Posted in Advising Announcements, Important Stuff!, Research Opportunities, Scholarships Links on March 17, 2009 | Comments Off
Reminder – Summer Capstone Applications are due right after spring break.
L490 Summer Capstone Applications are now available.
Application Deadline: 4:30 pm, Monday March 23, 2009
Program Requirements
Undergraduate engaged in laboratory research that is biological in nature.
Enrollment in 3 credit hours of L490 during either summer session.
Work with faculty member from Department of Biology.
Minimum of ten weeks of [...]
University of Michigan Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
Posted in Grad School Links, Research Opportunities on March 12, 2009 | Comments Off
Check out this program for underrepresented students who want to further prepare for application to top-ranked Ph.D. programs in the biological and biomedical sciences.
If you’re getting ready to graduate and want to do more research before graduate school, this is an opportunity to do so:
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Dear Colleague,
I am writing to let you know that the University [...]
L490 Summer Capstone Applications – deadline 3/23/09
Posted in Advising Announcements, Research Opportunities, Scholarships Links on March 2, 2009 | Comments Off
L490 Summer Capstone Applications are now available.
Application Deadline: 4:30 pm, Friday March 23, 2009
Program Requirements:
Undergraduate engaged in laboratory research that is biological in nature.
Enrollment in 3 credit hours of L490 during either summer session.
Work with faculty member from Department of Biology.
Minimum of ten weeks of full time (40 hours) work in lab.
No other jobs [...]
Undergraduate Teaching Intern (UTI) program – apply now for Summer and Fall 2009
Posted in Advising Announcements, Important Stuff!, Research Opportunities, Scholarships Links, Volunteer Opportunities on February 25, 2009 | Comments Off
The Biology Department is now accepting Undergraduate Teaching Intern (UTI) applications for Summer and Fall 2009. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 13 (note: early submission of application means earlier consideration for hire).
Minimum requirements include a 3.25 (includes major GPA), have at least a junior or senior class standing and received an A- [...]
LAST CALL – Hutton Honors College Symposium!
Posted in Research Opportunities on February 20, 2009 | Comments Off
:::DEADLINE EXTENDED! CONTACT LYNN COCHRAN FOR DETAILS!! :::
The Hutton Honors College presents:
2009 Annual IUB Undergraduate Symposium and Research Fair
April 4th, 9:00-5:00
Submit abstracts and proposals to Assistant Dean, Lynn Cochran (lcochran@indiana.edu)
The Hutton Honors College invites proposals and abstracts for our annual symposium and research fair. The symposium is to be held on Saturday, April 4th, [...]
Students interested in research – check out the SACNAS symposium!
Posted in Research Opportunities, Student Meetings on February 17, 2009 | Comments Off
Attention All Undergrads!
Join us for a SACNAS-sponsored panel discussion:
Getting Your Foot in The Door: Or How to Get Research Experience At IU!
Are you interested in research and want to join a lab but don’t know how?
Are you trying to figure out if research is right for you?
Are you looking for ways to stand out when [...]
