Research

Student to Academic Professoriate for American Indians (SAPAI)
Deadline: March 31, 2010

SAPAI is a project funded by NSF to increase rates of degree completion for American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). It also aims to increase the representation of AIAN scholars in STEM faculties at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU).

SAPAI has three program STEPS.
Step 1*: Summer Writing Retreat: June 14– July 23, 2010. Location TBA
Step 2*: Faculty Preparation Training: July 26– August 13, 2010. Location TBA
*Participants in Steps 1 and 2 receive: weekly stipends ($250), lodging, meals,
transportation (to and from training location), and limited child care assistance.
Step 3: TCU Faculty Placement
A year of partial financial support in the form of a stipend ($23,000) to ensure the SAPAI
scholar will have time to prepare and submit proposals for external grant funding of
research and education programs in science to take place at the TCU. The scholar is
assisted by a “Transition Team” comprised of an Academic Advisor, a representative from
the TCU where they will be placed and a member of the SAPAI administrative team.

Required prerequisites:
AIAN graduate students in STEM fields who have completed all degree requirements with
the exception of their thesis/dissertation are eligible.

Online application: http://stepup.dbs.umt.edu/
Have questions? Contact: Rachel Smith at rachel.smith@umontana.edu; (406) 243-5798
 

Research Experience in Astronomy, Space, and Planetary Sciences for Undergraduates

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at the Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences aims to provide undergraduate students an experience in research in astronomy, space, and planetary sciences. For ten weeks every summer, about 12 students join our program, we help them identify a research problem, and provide the resources to research the problem, design the experiment, gather the data, interpret the results, and prepare them for publication. Most of our students take their results to an international conference, like an American Astronomical Society meetings or the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. To help in the process of professional development that must accompany research training we organize field trips to NASA Johnson Space Center, the Oklahoma Badlands, Oklahoma Aquarium, a local observatory and a local aerospace company, social events, and seminars, and we hold mid-summer poster presentations and end-of-summer oral presentations. Since we are fully committed to the Nation’s efforts to fully tap all potential talent pools, we especially encourage applications from American Indians.

To learn more about us click on http://www.uark.edu/ua/kecklab/reu/
 

Research Opportunity for Undergraduates at Portland State University
Deadline: April 2, 2010

This program is an eight-week long experience that gives students the opportunity to work closely with a PSU faculty member to produce a research project. Each student will learn to operate either a scanning electron or focused ion beam microscope (SEM or FIB), and then use these techniques when working on their independent research projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real research experience, work hands-on with advanced equipment, present and possibly publish findings, and make invaluable contacts for future education and professional advantage.

The program runs from June 21nd through August 13th, and students will be expected to work approximately 40 hours per week for a $3200 stipend. Some assistance with local housing may be available.

We will be accepting applications through April 2, 2010. Female and minority students are strongly encouraged to apply.

A link to our general site can be found here: www.reu.pdx.edu and to our application specifically, here: http://www.reu.pdx.edu/Pages/apply.php
 

Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) seeking applications for the 2010 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (C2B2-REU)
Deadline: February 22, 2010

Please visit www.c2b2web.org  for the online application and additional submission requirements.

•  Students from all academic fields, interested in researching bioenergy.
• Applications from underrepresented students are strongly encouraged.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international citizens are eligible to receive funding.
• Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
   

University of Miami Summer Research Experience 2010
Deadline: March 15, 2010

This is a terrific opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to conduct research, analyze data, and gain presentation experience. The programs being offered are: Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Sociology, Economics, and International Studies. We are especially seeking a diverse pool of underrepresented minority students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

During the UM NSF SBE Summer Research Experience you will:

• Learn and conduct research in University of Miami research initiatives
• Utilize a range of specialized libraries and laboratories
• Collaborate with mentors who are leaders in their respective fields
• Analyze research methods and results
• Participate in weekly seminars and networking sessions
• Gain experience by presenting your research

The program will run from May 19 to July 23, 2010.

The application can be found at: http://www.miami.edu/grad/summerresearch.  Students are more than welcome to fax the application to the Graduate School at 305-284-5441. For questions, please contact Bryan Jones, 305-284-4154.
 

Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities - Air Quality, Atmospheric Chemistry, and Climate Change: Measurements and Modeling in the Pacific Northwest
Application deadline - February 26, 2010

The Laboratory for Atmospheric Research at Washington State University is seeking motivated undergraduate students interested in atmospheric science and air quality engineering to participate in a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program supported by the National Science Foundation. The program will run from June 3 to August 6, 2010, on the campus of Washington State University in Pullman, WA.

Participants will receive a stipend plus all housing and travel costs.

A goal of this program is to select a student group that reflects diversity in terms of ethnicity and gender, and includes students that would not otherwise have exposure to research. Freshman and sophomore undergraduates are especially encouraged to apply. To receive NSF/REU funding, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate, and will not have received your Bachelor's
degree prior to June 2010.

Additional details about the program and application materials are available at: http://lar.wsu.edu/undergrads/reu.html