Kristin Knutzen ’16 Presents Research at Posters on the Hill in DC

Check out this great video and article about Kristin’s senior research project and presentation of her work at the Council of Undergraduate Research’s annual Posters on the Hill at the Capitol in DC. This event shares impressive undergraduate research work from across the country with Congress and funding agencies. Congratulations, Kristin, on your research! To learn more […]…Continue Reading Kristin Knutzen ’16 Presents Research at Posters on the Hill in DC

Jing He ’17, Goldwater Scholar

Jing He, a physics major, has been named a Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Congratulations, Jing! Jing is among 252 students awarded Goldwater Scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. The one- and two-year scholarships go toward covering the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board up to a […]…Continue Reading Jing He ’17, Goldwater Scholar

Paid Summer REU in Nevada to Study Water Resources, Climate Change and Snowpack

University of Nevada, Reno Summer 2016 REU Program Application Deadline: Friday, March 18th, 2016 Students will explore the intersections of socioeconomic and natural sciences in relation to drought resiliency in the Tahoe, Sierra Nevada and Great Basin Regions, sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Overview of Program: REU research teams will work in the Eastern […]…Continue Reading Paid Summer REU in Nevada to Study Water Resources, Climate Change and Snowpack

British Fellowships and UK Graduate Study in Sciences: Talk with Ed Johnson, PhD

Join Fellowships Dean Lisa Gates for a conversation with Ed Johnson, a Middlebury parent, scientist and Rhodes scholar on Thursday, March 3 at 7pm in MBH 104. This may be especially relevant for science students, but all interested in graduate study in the UK or British scholarships (Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge etc. which generally need a […]…Continue Reading British Fellowships and UK Graduate Study in Sciences: Talk with Ed Johnson, PhD

Paid summer research with the North East Water Resources Network–Protect our Water Resources!

Paid summer research internship opportunities for students in the sciences and/or social sciences!  The North East Water Resources Network (NEWRnet) internship program offers student research opportunities in lake and watershed ecology, climatology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, soil nutrients, environmental engineering and environmental policy and management, as well as computer science and modeling.  The program is especially interested […]…Continue Reading Paid summer research with the North East Water Resources Network–Protect our Water Resources!

PhD funding at Newcastle University (UK) for International Students

Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) Doctoral Training Awards (2015 Entry) Closing Date: 12th March 2015 Details: The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is now accepting applications from outstanding UK/EU and International students to join our Faculty Doctoral Training Scheme. The Faculty has 25 Doctoral Training Awards to the value of £500,000. Each award is: […]…Continue Reading PhD funding at Newcastle University (UK) for International Students

Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for Teaching in STEM Fields–Jan 31 Deadline!

Available this year in Georgia, Indiana, and New Jersey, these Fellowships offer intensive master’s-level teacher preparation, including a year of classroom experience, for exceptionally qualified candidates with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) backgrounds. Eligible candidates may be graduating seniors, or they may be recent grads/alumni; they should have a commitment to teaching in the […]…Continue Reading Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for Teaching in STEM Fields–Jan 31 Deadline!