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Summer REU Opportunities for Undergraduates at Rice University

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The goal of these programs is to provide early stage students first hand experience with cutting-edge research in a range of departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and more. These summer research experiences for undergraduate’s (REU)’s are ten-week research-immersion internship programs at Rice University during the 2021 summer that provide research interns full-time financial support.  Students need not have prior research experience to be considered for these summer research opportunities. 

A detailed description of our Summer 2021 program offerings, as well as information about our application and deadlines, can be found below:

Student pipettes in the labBionetworks REU. Hosted by the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (IBB), students in this REU will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge research needed to predict and analyze biological functions sufficiently to understand complex biological phenomena, reprogram cells to perform new tasks, and prevent diseases. Students from a range of majors are encouraged to apply, including biology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, ecology, environmental science, physics, computer science, statistics, or related engineering fields.
Two students with their experiments in the labBioXFEL REU. Hosted by IBB, students in this REU will engage in hands-on research studying the structure, function and dynamics of protein molecules that make use of the new and powerful free electron X-ray laser facilities around the world. A trip to Stanford’s facility in the fall to present the students’ work at the annual users’ meeting is also planned. Willingness to work on a team and in molecular studies is required. Majors from biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or related engineering fields are encouraged to apply.
Students take a tour of the laboratory facilitiesPlanetary Habitability REU. Students will explore the intersection of Earth science and life with the goal of understanding what makes a planet hospitable. Topics will include atmospheric sciences, oceanography, soil science, ecology, planetary science, plate tectonics, deep and early Earth processes, and volcanism. This program will include a 5 day field trip to the Western US. Competitive students will be interested in how the Earth works and be willing to travel. Majors from physics, chemistry, geology, environmental science, biology, computer science, or related engineering fields are welcome. 

We are now accepting student applications for Summer 2021 REU opportunities! Interested students should visit: reuapply.rice.edu to begin their application.  Priority consideration will be given to students who apply by our priority deadline of February 15, though we will review all applications received by March 1.

Paid APS/IBM Research Internships for women and underrepresented minorities

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Looking for a paid summer internship to enhance your STEM education? Interested in working at a world-class research facility? APS and IBM co-sponsor two undergraduate research internship programs for women and underrepresented minorities.

The goals of these programs are to encourage women and underrepresented minority undergraduate students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. They are also enticing to students because:

  • Both internship programs feature salaried positions at IBM Research locations that are typically 10 weeks long.
  • These internships provide an opportunity for interns to work closely with an IBM mentor.
  • You will have the opportunity to travel to either San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY for these positions.

The undergraduate women internships are located at any of the locations, and the research internships for underrepresented minorities are located in San Jose, CA. While the Austin lab focuses on research for software and systems, the other programs have a full range of research opportunities.
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Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 15, 2021. Please refer to the application process for further details on how to apply.

Spring 2021 NASA Pathways Announcements

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Here is some info to share among Rice colleagues and departments as well as other academic and technical contacts regarding the Spring 2021 call for NASA Pathways (formerly NASA Co-op) Program.  We are looking forward to having talented student applicants that are excited about aerospace and human spaceflight!  The internships will begin in August 2021.  Thanks for helping us to spread the word.

 

Pathways Intern announcements will be open 2/1/2021 through 2/5/2021. Direct links to the job announcements will be posted soon.

  1. Go to USAJobs to create an account:Applicants must click on ‘create a login.gov account’ in the red box and follow the prompts. Once they have created the account, click ‘continue’ to log back into USAJobs. Please note that it is very important for applicants to retain their login information, as passwords are not easily reset in the system.
  2. Create a profile:Before an applicant can apply, they will need to complete their profile. They will need to select ‘Complete Profile.’
  3. Build a Resume:After applicants complete a profile, they will need to build a resume. In past cycles, the system did not allow applicants to upload documents, but now that is a requirement. Please pay attention to any required documentation listed in the announcement.
  4. Set up a Job Alert:Create an alert through the ‘saved search’ function. Saved searches will automatically search for jobs based on search criteria and email applicants when there are new jobs available. Pathways announcements are listed as ‘Student Trainee’ roles.
  5. Once applicants have set up their alert, they will be notified when Pathways vacancies open. Once an opportunity is posted, they can follow the instructions in the ‘How to Apply’ section of the announcement.

Note: Please encourage applicants to read the postings in their entirety to understand the unique requirements for each announcement.   

Outreach Resources

The attached USAJobs application tip sheet is designed to assist students with navigating the application process. The Guide for Recruiting Pathways Interns is a template to assist you in conducting outreach. Please share this with your employees and networks as you see fit.

Connect with NASA Internships here:

 

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Repperger Research Intern Program | Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2021

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Repperger Research Intern Program

Now accepting applications for summer 2021!

Deadline: February 15, 2021

The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, providing research opportunities for students at one of three Air Force research facilities under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist. The program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Eligibility

Applicants need to meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of application:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year
  • Be pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale

Research Locations

  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
  • Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
  • Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Program Dates

June 7 – August 13, 2021

How to Apply

Submit your application at the following link: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2021-Repperger

Application Deadline

February 15, 2021, at 8 a.m. ET

 

Want to Learn More?

For additional information, visit the Repperger Research Intern Program website. If you have any questions, please contact AFRL-Summer@orise.orau.gov.

New M.S. in Medical Physics program at Johns Hopkins

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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine plans to offer an M.S. in Medical Physics beginning in August 2021.

The M.S. in Medical Physics will prepare students for a career as a medical physicist, either as a researcher, as a certified clinical professional, or in industry. The program will require successful completion of a minimum of 36 credits for Master’s degree and completion of a research thesis (in conjunction with one or more of the faculty). Full-time master’s students will complete the program in two years.

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Cornell Astro REU

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From: Patricia Eugenia Fernandez de Castro Martinez <pf46@cornell.edu>
Subject: Cornell Astro REU
Date: January 4, 2021 at 10:39:41 AM CST
To: Patricia Eugenia Fernandez de Castro Martinez <pf46@cornell.edu>

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Astronomy of Cornell University is pleased to announce its 2021 Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. We hope to host an in-person program but based on the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state and University guidelines, we may need to run a hybrid or remote program.
Students will work on individual research projects with Cornell faculty and research staff on a wide range of topics in planetary science, solar system exploration, astrobiology, exoplanets, radio, infrared, and submillimeter astronomy, and related theoretical topics as well as astronomical instrumentation. Students interested in computer science and engineering are also encouraged to apply. Students will also participate in a series of group activities including lectures, roundtables and workshops and, depending on whether the program has an in-person component and its duration, one or two field trips.
For each participant, a stipend of $6,000.00 will be provided for the ten week session, plus $1,250.00 for housing and meals. The program will also provide up to $1,000.00 to travel to present results at a professional meeting, observe or other research-related activities. If there is an in-person component, there will be up to $700.00 for travel to and from Ithaca. Tentative program dates, to be confirmed by February 28, 2021, are June 8 to August 13, 2021 (but dates may be adjusted for conflict with academic schedules).
To be eligible, undergraduate students must be US citizens or permanent residents. Eligible candidates must have completed at least one year of undergraduate academic training by June 2021 and will graduate at or after the end of the 2021 fall semester or quarter at their school. Up to ten Research Assistantships will be available.
Learn about the program.
Fill out an application.
Completed applications AND supporting materials must be received by February 5, 2021 at 5 pm EST.
Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer.
We would appreciate it very much if you could post the attached poster in an area of high undergraduate traffic and forward it or otherwise distribute it as appropriate.
Thanks,
Patricia Fernandez de Castro
REU Coordinator
Department of Astronomy
Cornell University