Opportunities and Announcements for Undergraduate and K-12 Teacher Research

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Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science: The Directorate for Engineering (ENG) and the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program supports the active involvement of K-12 science, technology, engineering, computer and information science, and mathematics (STEM) teachers and community college faculty in engineering and computer science research in order to bring knowledge of engineering, computer science, and technological innovation into their classrooms. The goal is to help build long-term collaborative partnerships between K-12 STEM teachers, community college faculty, and the NSF university research community by involving the teachers and community college faculty in engineering and computer science research and helping them translate their research experiences and new knowledge into classroom activities. Partnerships with inner city schools or other high needs schools are especially encouraged, as is participation by underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. This announcement features two mechanisms for support of in-service and pre-service K-12 STEM teachers and community college faculty: RET supplements to ongoing ENG or CISE awards and new RET Site awards. RET supplements may be included in proposals for new or renewed NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG) or CISE grants or as supplements to ongoing NSF ENG or CISE funded projects. RET in Engineering and Computer Science Sites are based on independent proposals from engineering or computer and information science departments, schools or colleges to initiate and conduct research participation projects for a number of K-12 STEM teachers and/or community college faculty. DEADLINE: February 28, 2011. For additional information visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=58924. Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) Undergraduate Fellowships in Marine Science, Oceanography and Global Climate Change: The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has received National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) funding to support 8 fellowships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during the 2011 fall semester (August 30, 2011 - November 23, 2011). Students will design and conduct independent projects under faculty supervision within several research areas including: • Biology, chemistry and physics of the open ocean • Biology, physiology and biochemistry of reef building corals and reef ecosystems • Aspects of the molecular biology of marine organisms • Environmental chemistry of Bermuda's atmosphere and inshore waters • Effects and consequences of global environmental change BIOS also offers a variety of Graduate Internships: Students enrolled in accredited graduate degree programs can work on thesis research under the supervision of BIOS faculty members. For more information visit: www.bios.edu/education/courses.html or email education@bios.edu. Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: They are looking for summer interns to work with world-class scientists on cutting edge research! The Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory offer several programs for undergraduate students in STEM fields to participate in a summer internship. For a full list of programs, including others for grad students, faculty, postdocs, and other recent graduates, visit their website at: www.orau.org/ornl. Biotechnology Research Experience for Undergraduates at Western Kentucky University: Get laboratory experience in biotechnology and get paid. Accepted students will spend the summer at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky and be trained in research techniques, participate in exciting research (students can chose from over nineteen projects), and gain valuable presentation skills. Additionally, students will benefit from a series of workshops exploring ethics and preparing students to apply for and succeed in graduate school. Students will receive a stipend of $480 per week, free housing, meal and travel allowances, and lab supplies. The program runs from May 30-August 5, 2011. DEADLINE: March 1, 2011. For additional information visit: www.wku.edu/biotechreu/. NASA’s Summer Research Opportunities- Interns, Fellows and Scholars: New NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) recruitment specialist informs, mentors and prepares interested students to take advantage of the valuable education and career advancement opportunities being offered by NASA. Through the agency’s new Student On-Line Application for Recruiting Interns, Fellows and Scholars (SOLAR) System - undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields can search and apply to a variety of NASA opportunities. Through this website, students can register, complete one application, and apply to up to 15 specific research opportunities. DEADLINE: March 1, 2011. For additional information visit: http://intern.nasa.gov/. NIH Summer Internship Program In Biomedical Research: Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1200 laboratories/research projects located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding area as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; and Detroit, MI. DEADLINE: March 1, 2011. For additional information visit: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip. Sensing and Signaling Research Experience for Undergraduates at UT-Knoxville: The Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is hosting a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates with the theme of “Sensing and Signaling.” It is open to current sophomores and juniors, and priority given to juniors. The program runs from June 6 through July 29, 2011. This comes with a stipend and housing on campus. DEADLINE: March 30, 2011. For additional information visit: http://web.bio.utk.edu/bcmb/reu/index.shtml. Behavioral Research Advancements in Neuroscience (BRAIN) Announces its Summer Research Program: The Atlanta-based BRAIN program invites applications for Fellows who would like to participate in a 10-week summer research program. This program provides full room and board plus a stipend. Those eligible to apply are undergraduates and recent post-bacs who are enthusiastic, hard working, detail oriented, and who want to engage in cutting edge neuroscience research. Some accepted Fellows will be working at the molecular or cellular level in laboratories, others will be working with small animals and some may be collecting data and doing research at outdoor field sites. Projects may include day or evening work. Be a part of an exciting summer research experience! For more information visit: http://www.cbn-atl.org/education/brain.shtml.

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