NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins

Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University

Dates: May 20 – July 27, 2019

(Please note that students must participate in the entire program)

Web site: https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU.aspx

Overview of Program

- Ten-week mentored research experience

- Weekly career development sessions

- $5250 stipend and additional $750 meal allowance

- On-campus housing provided

- Round-trip transportation to West Lafayette, IN

Eligibility

- Undergraduate who has completed at least 4 semesters of college study

- Students must have at least one semester of college remaining after the summer of 2019

- U.S. citizen or permanent resident

- Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Application

- Online application requiring a statement of career goals and interest in the program

- Two faculty letters of recommendation

- Copy of transcript

https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU_Application.aspx

Application deadline is February 8, 2019.

RFP Learning Model Development for Cohort-Based Early Childhood Leadership

The Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program (MECLP), in partnership with UMBC’s Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities, seeks a highly qualified and experienced consultant (or consulting firm) to develop an innovative learning model, content and training materials for a cohort-based leadership development program in early childhood education.

The research-based learning model will incorporate best practices in key leadership competencies and reflect break-through thinking in education design.  The program will be delivered through a cohort design of approximately 12-14 people comprised of early and mid-career individuals with a broad range of backgrounds (e.g., roles, geography, race, ethnicity, gender); in early childhood and related fields.  The 12-month hybrid model will include face-to-face sessions as well as online modules.  The model will be project-based and is expected to include coach/mentoring support, select readings and homework, as well as opportunities for field trips and guest presentations.  An August or October 2019 start date is expected for the initial pilot cohort.

To express interest, please send application, including cost estimate, to Laurel Bassett at lburgg1@umbc.edu by January 8, 2019.  Please direct any questions about MECLP or this RFP to MECLP director, Louise Corwin, at lcorwin@umbc.edu.  For further information about MECLP, visit the Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program website at https://shermancenter.umbc.edu.

The University of Michigan invites outstanding individuals to apply for the Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program (MICHHERS). This program is designed to encourage rising seniors, recent B.A.s and terminal master’s students from diverse cultural, economic, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds to consider pursuing a doctoral degree in the humanities at the University of Michigan. Our goal is to attract diverse scholars with unique experiences who foster innovation and push the humanities to meet today’s challenges. For 2019, students interested in the fields of Asian Languages and Cultures, Classical Studies, English, History, Linguistics, Romance Languages and Literatures, Sociology (qualitative), and Women’s Studies (any humanities field) are eligible.

This summer research experience, running from Monday, June 10, to Saturday, June 22, 2019, will help students learn about the various fields within their chosen discipline along with the latest methodologies and developments from faculty in individual departments. Students will have the opportunity to work on a piece of their own scholarship or develop a research project in consultation with U-M faculty and graduate students in their field. Attention will also be given to articulating the importance of diversity to the development of the humanities. Students will receive practical instruction on applying to graduate school and pursuing careers inside and outside academia.