Author: Lisa Gates

Lisa Gates is associate dean for fellowships and research at Middlebury College. To contact Dean Gates, send an email to lgates@middlebury.edu or call x3183.

Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences 2018 Intercollegiate Student Symposium, Call for Submissions

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Intercollegiate Symposium at Norwich University

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018

 

Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences 2018 Intercollegiate Student Symposium

 

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The VAAS Intercollegiate Student Symposium is a forum for College and University students in Vermont to present original work in the Arts or Sciences.

SUBMISSIONS must be accompanied by a faculty recommendation acknowledging the outstanding nature of the work; must be in final format (no rough drafts); and include a cover letter indicating audiovisual requirements, as well as a phone number and e-mail address where you may be reached. For science presentations a detailed abstract is acceptable. Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes and may include class essays, creative writing, research projects, artwork, musical compositions, and/or multimedia presentations. If your work is accepted you will receive an invitation to participate, and will be expected to be present for the entire program (9:00-12:00) on April 21 to provide an oral presentation and to support other students. Free lunches will be provided.

WRITTEN WORK (including science abstracts): Send a double-spaced document in any common format (i.e., Word, PDF, Google Doc) via email.

ARTWORK: Send photographs via email with descriptions of the medium for up to three (3) works. The actual work must be displayed at the conference.

MUSIC: Send a score and a CD performance of the work via email. Use of Piano may be requested in advance.

THEATER: Send a YouTube or Vimeo link of a short scene of the performance that might be enacted at the conference.

MULTIMEDIA WORKS: Send a copy of your work via email. Include a text description of the nature of your presentation.

Submissions must be received by April 7, 2018.

All Materials should be sent to: mthomas3@norwich.edu

 Matthew Thomas, Psychology Department, Norwich University, Northfield, VT 05663

Symposium events are free and open to the public, family, friends and professors.

Talk by Watson Fellow and Fulbrighter Barbara Ofosu-Somuah ’13 on Tuesday, March 20

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Join Barbara Ofosu-Somuah ’13 for a talk about her Fulbright and Watson Fellowships on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 4:30 pm in Axinn 229. 

Barbara studied psychology, sociology and Italian at Middlebury. During her Watson year, she explored the role of hair in Black, Latina and multiracial cultures in several countries. For her Fulbright grant, she examined diversity and inclusion efforts in Italian schools.

See go.middlebury.edu/watson for fellowship details and links to profiles of additional current and past recipients.

Eligibility: Fulbright requires US citizenship and is open to seniors and young alumni; Watson is open to all citizenship types, but you can only apply your senior/super-senior fall. 

If you’re considering applying to either of these in the fall, now is the time to think and to plan. Preliminary applications are due April 15 (but yes, you can still apply in the fall if you miss that date).

Rhodes Scholarship Updates for 2018 Competition

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There are a few significant updates to share about Rhodes Scholarships for 2018:

  • DACA students in the US are now eligible for US Rhodes Scholarships
  • Newly expanded scholarships exists for citizens from Singapore and East African countries
  • Two new Global Rhodes Scholarships have been added for citizens not from existing Rhodes jurisdictions

See http://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/  for more information. The US Rhodes requires institutional nomination; others may as well. Applications (from young alumni and current seniors) for nomination by Middlebury College for the Fall 2018 application cycle are due April 6, 2018 at 5pm. See go.middlebury.edu/fellowships for more information. Questions? Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu .

Information Sciences Summer Research Program, Deadline April 13, 2018

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Application Deadline Extended: April 13, 2018
2018 i3 Summer Research Program for Underrepresented Students
Hosted at the University of Pittsburgh | Open to Students of All Majors

For more information and applications, see www.ischool-inclusion.org

What is i3?
The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is an undergraduate research and leadership development program that prepares students from underrepresented populations for graduate study and careers in the information sciences. Only 25 students from across the country are selected each year to become i3 Scholars. Those students undertake a yearlong experience that includes two summer institutes hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information and a research project spanning the year.

Program Funding and Benefits

  • Receive full funding for program expenses, including transportation to and from Pittsburgh, campus housing, and meals
  • Earn a stipend while you complete the program: $1,200 for the Introductory Institute | $600 for the Concluding Institute
  • Prepare for the GRE with free training sessions

Introductory Institute: June 17-July 14, 2018

Held on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh

  • Participate in special-topic workshops that highlight the many specialties and research areas in the information sciences
  • Take part in professional development seminars led by industry and research experts that focus on graduate school applications, mentoring, résumé building, and networking
  • Complete two-week modules on research design and programming (beginner and advanced sessions) taught by PhD teaching fellows from top-tier iSchools
  • Form research teams and work with advisors to design a yearlong research project

Team Research Project
i3 Scholars return home and work with team members remotely to complete a yearlong project

  • Each team is supported by a research advisor
  • Students gain experience with project management tools and collaborative technology
  • Interdisciplinary project topics blend social and technical aspects

Concluding Institute: Summer 2019, Two Weeks
i3 Scholars return to the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh to complete the program

  • Develop a research poster and copresent your team’s project
  • Learn about submitting your project to the iConference and other leading research conferences
  • Network with the new cohort of i3 Scholars and join the i3 Alumni Association

Human Engineering Research REU, U of Pittsburgh, March 2 Deadline

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From ASPIRE REU program: Undergraduates interested in an in-depth summer research experience should consider the American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE) program at HERL. ASPIRE is a ten-week research program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), that focuses on research in the rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology fields.  In addition to full participation in an on-going research project, students write a project paper, develop a poster, and compete in an elevator pitch competition.  The program concludes with Student Symposium where the winners of the best paper, poster, and elevator pitch are recognized.

ASPIRE participants receive a stipend, housing, and laboratory accommodations.