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Your AISES monthly newsletter just got more useful — and more relevant. New in 2018 every member will receive one focused, streamlined newsletter instead of the previous two separate newsletters (those were Pathways, with feature articles, and Opportunities, with career- and academic-related listings). Starting with this issue, the all-new Paths to Opportunities newsletter will bring you both feature content and listings of relevant opportunities — targeted to where you are on your own STEM path. For students, Paths to Opportunities provides information for continued growth and success in STEM education. And for professionals, Paths to Opportunities is packed with information and listings focused on career growth. In addition, you’ll find information from the AISES family on timely topics and upcoming events. Our goal is to make Paths to Opportunities a great tool for your continued success, and we hope you’ll let us know what you think.

REENERGIZE FOR THE NEW SPRING TERM

 

It’s winter. The holiday break is a memory, and you’re settling in to the new term. And while it may seem that having been gone for a few weeks shouldn’t make a difference, we all know it does. So it’s important to think about things you can do to gear up for a great spring semester.

 

To get and stay energized, first take time to rest and relax. When you’re not on campus, spend time with family and friends, catch up on sleep, and do things unrelated to school. Being able to separate academic work from your life outside school is important, because without those breaks, it’s challenging to stay on top of things.

 

It’s also important to take study breaks on campus. It’s much easier to stay enthusiastic when you have something to look forward to. Seek out activities to join — then show up and participate. If you’re busy with people you enjoy, you’ll naturally feel energized.

 

STUDENT Q&A

Patricia Bancroft, Northern Arizona University

 

Patricia Bancroft is a senior at Northern Arizona University majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. She’s learned a lot, both in and outside class, including holding leadership positions in the AISES College Chapter. Here are some of Patricia’s tips on keeping that midyear enthusiasm.

 

How do you get the term off to a good start?

It’s important to arrive at school ready. Enjoy your time away from class and get into the “school mindset” only when you’re back on campus. If you’re not at school, don’t turn it on.

 

How do you keep from being overwhelmed by all you have to do this term?

I tell myself it’s just one more semester — push to get through this one semester. Then prioritize — decide what you need to do, and do it!

 

What’s your favorite tip for staying psyched for school?

Getting involved and being active in a club can help keep you busy, which means you won’t be focusing on how much of the semester is left. Also, clubs are typically very busy in the spring, and many have conferences or events going on, so there are lots of ways to get involved and meet people.

 

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Feb. 27–March 1, 2018

 

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing higher education in natural resources.

 

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites students interested in pursuing a career in substance abuse research to submit an application for the 2018 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program.

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Date and time: Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT

The DOE has joined the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) in its campaign to raise awareness and facilitate dialogue around the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers in Indian Country. In concert with these efforts, this webinar will highlight the Office of Indian Energy’s college student internship program.

 

This interdisciplinary REU Site program at the Sevilleta Field Station in central New Mexico will train undergraduate students, who will conduct independent research under the guidance of UNM faculty along with scientists from federal and state agencies in biology, ecology, civil engineering, and earth and planetary sciences.

 

The University of Colorado invites undergraduates to apply for a paid summer research experience for highly motivated students interested in solar and space physics.

 

The Marion Milligan Mason Fund will provide four to five grants of $50,000 every other year to women researchers engaged in basic research in the chemical sciences. Awards are for women who are starting their academic research careers. In addition to research funding, the program will provide leadership development and mentoring opportunities.

 

The Native American Summer Research Internship is a dynamic opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in health science research. The 10-week, paid summer internship is located at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. It is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

 

The program is designed to inspire bright and motivated undergraduates to pursue graduate education and careers in science and engineering research. Participants will work closely with leading materials engineers at Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston and contribute to ongoing cutting-edge research in materials for sustainability in energy and manufacturing.

 

During the program, all REU students will also be involved in workshops, visits to local industry, recreational activities, a symposium of presentations by students, and other activities. Training will be included in laboratory practices and safety; shared materials characterization tools; and scientific writing/presentations.

 

Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. Interns will participate in transportation planning and engineering activities.

 

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites students interested in pursuing a career in substance abuse research to submit an application for the 2018 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program. 

 

Through this program, students work on substantive research issues in the Great Lakes and participate in a career training program that equips them with the knowledge and skills to be the next generation of Great Lakes scientists.

 

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing higher education in natural resources.

 

A unique training experience for students interested in public health prevention research in Native communities, this 10-week program will help students to develop skills and interests in prevention research and participate firsthand in community-based, ongoing research projects at Diné College and at other institutions on the Navajo Nation and in other Native communities.

 

Join us at the University of Oklahoma for a National Science Foundation (NSF)–funded International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program. Our program is open to current undergraduates in geoscience (or allied) disciplines, and is particularly focused on recruiting undergraduates from underrepresented groups.

 

NEWS FROM AISES

 

Help recognize outstanding American Indian and Alaska Native professionals in STEM-related disciplines.

 

AISES is proud to announce its partnership with BMM Testlabs, a gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, for this paid internship. Apply by Feb. 16.

 

Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000. The deadline to apply is March 31.

 

Individual students or teams of up to three students may enter, and AISES awards cash prizes to the winners of each division (Junior, grades 5–8, and Senior, grades 9–12).

 

There’s still time to submit project plans for Phase 1 of the competition (due Jan. 31). Students in grades 7-12 can win up to $2,000, receive full travel funding to attend the AISES Leadership Summit, and more!

SAVE THE DATE

 

March 15–17, 2018

Alpine, Calif.

 

Oct. 4–6, 2018 

Oklahoma City

RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

An AISES is a great place to get involved, meet people, and create good energy.

 

Your is a matchless place to rekindle your enthusiasm as you network with students from other schools, learn, and have fun.

 

Read about in the April 2016 Pathways.

 

Learn how to put the to work for you in the August 2016 Pathways.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES

 

Date and time: Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT

The DOE has joined the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) in its campaign to raise awareness and facilitate dialogue around the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers in Indian Country. In concert with these efforts, this webinar will highlight the Office of Indian Energy’s college student internship program.

 

Receive $75 off when you register on or before Jan. 26. The poster submission deadline has been extended to Jan. 26! This summit is designed to encourage a national conversation on current challenges and future solutions by involving a national group of stakeholders in exploring the current state of the access pipeline for underrepresented students in medical education. Participants will engage in deconstructing the MD/MD-PhD pathway to identify ways to increase diversity in medicine.

 

Submit your bold idea for the chance to receive C$5,000 in seed funding and present your innovation to North America’s top environmental officials in Oklahoma City this summer.

 

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This is your opportunity to meet our recruitment team and learn about how you can join our pool of dedicated aid workers. We’re currently recruiting for a variety of medical and nonmedical positions.

 

Interns will work under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist and be exposed to current research initiatives in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Interns will be paid a stipend for a period of 10 weeks.

 

CGU has recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will allow 12 Native Americans (in two cohorts of six each) to receive a 100% tuition fellowship and a living stipend ($1,400/month for 15 months) to support their earning of a California preliminary K–12 teaching credential and a master’s degree in education from Claremont Graduate University. Contact either Rachel Camacho, Rachel.Camacho2@cgu.edu, or DeLacy Ganley, DeLacy.Ganley@cgu.edu.

 

Through this program, students work on substantive research issues in the Great Lakes and experience a career training program that equips them with the knowledge and skills to be the next generation of Great Lakes scientists.

 

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing higher education in natural resources.

 

The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to provide three terms of tuition support for Native Americans interested in silviculture and fire, spatial analysis, or forest business management.

 

A unique training experience for students interested in public health prevention research in Native communities, this 10-week program will help students to develop skills and interests in prevention research and participate firsthand in community-based, ongoing research projects at Diné College and at other institutions on the Navajo Nation and in other Native communities.

 

Apply now for the next workshop, which will be held July 22–28, 2018, at the University of Washington, Seattle. The one-week SING workshop is aimed at discussing the uses, misuses, and limitations of genomics as a tool for indigenous peoples’ communities. The workshop will also assist in training indigenous peoples in the concepts and methods currently used in genomics.

 

 

 

 

 

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