Wartburg Science Center Art Competition: Deadline extended

Wartburg Science Center Art Competition: Deadline extended: To allow people to get things together over break, the deadline has been extended from March 1 (the Friday before break) until March 13 (the...

Good Luck to all the Service Trips

I know lots of you are heading off to travel for Break and we just wanted to wish you good luck and safe travels.  The Scholars Book Club is finishing this week and they are being asked to share their books, so grab a copy of the Last Lecture for that long drive.

New Scholars Council Members

Just a heads-up that we will be calling for nominations for Scholars Council in March.  We will need

1 representative  from class of  2014
3 representatives from class of 2015
2 representatives from class of 2016

Look for the call when you get back from break.

Students interested in traveling to New Orleans

One Week Remains

Only one week remains to submit proposals for the 2013 NCHC Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 6-10, 2013.

NCHC is seeking proposals in the following categories:

• Forum on Diversity
• Forum on Teaching and Learning
• General Sessions
• Faculty Poster Session
• Idea Exchange
• Master Classes
• Roundtable Discussions
• Student Poster Sessions
• Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels
• Student Moderators

Complete details and further information about each of the sessions are available on the proposal guidelines page.

Note: You will be required to log in to the Conference Proposal site prior to submitting a proposal. If you do not have a user name and password, you will need to create a new account. Begin here.

Several NCHC Committees including Research, Science & Mathematics, and International Education among others are interested in organizing sessions at the conference. Those interested in participating in a committee-sponsored session should contact the appropriate committee chair for more information and then submit the presentation proposal in the General Session category.

• All proposals must be submitted on-line no later than Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11:59 PM CST. Proposals received after 11:59 PM CST March 4, 2013, will not be accepted.
• In order to submit a proposal, your institution must be a current 2013 member of NCHC.
• Proposals may be submitted in only ONE category. The same proposal may not be submitted in multiple categories or by different main presenters. Duplicate submissions will be disallowed.
• Participants are limited to two presentations, excluding pre-conference BIH and DIH sessions.
• Presenters of accepted proposals must have paid conference registration fees no later than September 16, 2013.

If you need assistance with the proposal submission process, please contact psouliere2@unl.edu or 402-472-9172. If you have questions about conference proposals, please contact conference chair Jim Ruebel at jruebel@bsu.edu or 765-285-1024.

We look forward to receiving your proposals!

Summer Student Research Participation Opportunity

ORISE Summer Student Research Participation Opportunity at NCTR

Introduction

Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas.  This program is designed for science and mathematics students preparing for future careers in toxicology, regulatory science, or related scientific disciplines. Selected individuals will participate in research projects on the biological effect of potentially toxic chemicals and the solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and the environment.

The appointment period is for up to 10 weeks beginning May 28, 2013.  The participant will receive a stipend depending on education level and experience. The Research Participation Program for FDA is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education under an agreement with FDA and the Department of Energy (DOE).  Participants do not become employees of FDA, DOE, or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

For additional information about this opportunity, NCTR or FDA, please see the attached document or visit http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/FellowshipInternshipGraduateFacultyPrograms/ucm243662.htm

Pi Day Quiz Bowl

Pi Day Quiz Bowl - March 14, 2013

Great Lakes National Scholarship Program

This appears to be a needs-based scholarship program for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students.  For more information, go to their web page.

Guidelines

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc. is offering $2,500 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students enrolling in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) programs. Up to 750 awards will be granted to qualified students from across the country.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be high school seniors or graduates or be current postsecondary undergraduates or graduate level students.
• Be United States citizens or permanent residents.
• Plan to enroll in full-time science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) undergraduate or graduate field of study at an accredited non-profit public or private two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2013-2014 academic year. The field of study must be identified in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics department of the college, university or vocational-technical school. Major fields of study include mathematics, natural sciences, physical sciences, biological/agriculture sciences, engineering/engineering technologies and computer/information sciences. Social/behavioral sciences, medicine, health-related sciences and education fields of study are ineligible.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
• Demonstrate financial need.

2013 Geothermal Student Competition

The US Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2013 Geothermal Student Competition

The Challenge:

The Competition seeks to engage students in a collaborative exercise to develop a business plan for developing a geothermal enterprise. Applicants are encouraged to consider a candidate resource in their home state/region, though convincing plans for any domestic target will be considered.

The US Department Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2013 Geothermal Student Competition.

Who Should Apply?

The Competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering, and business programs of study.

Where do I Apply?

The Competition application, guidelines, and further details can all be found on the Competition website http://orise.orau.gov/geothermal

How does the Competition work?

Students will prepare a concept paper with the guiding topic: Innovative geothermal project proposal (related to electricity production—not primarily to direct use applications although these may be combined with electricity production) in your selected locale. Students are required to show evidence that existing data, or new data was used to support their approach. The seven most compelling and competitive applications will be selected through a screening process described in the evaluation section of this document.

Seven Semi-Finalist Awards

Each Semi-finalist will receive a total award of $5,500, where $5000 is expected to be used as planning funds (stipend) and $500 is to be used to startup a geothermal club on your campus

For more information please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by email: geothermalstudentcompetition@orise.orau.gov

We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!

Regards,

Desmond Stubbs, PhD

Scholars Culture Points

Scholars Culture Point reports just went out by email to all first and second year students.

Congratulations to Aditi Patel for having the highest point total of all second year students.

Congratulations to Christina Liggett, Alexia Brewster and Ben Bogard for tying for having the highest point total of all first year students.

Student Travel Writing Contest

I was perusing my favorite travel sites when I saw this contest you might be interested in.

Student Writing Contest

The Only Student Travel Writing Contest to Cover Studying, Working, Interning, Volunteering and Living Abroad

The 2013 Winner Will Be Awarded $500 to Share their Student Experience (See Guidelines for All Prizes!)

The contest is open to all "currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, students who have graduated within the past year, and students currently on leave from school." The judges want to see essays of 1,000-2,000 words that offer solid advice for adjusting to student life overseas. Check out their guidelines carefully before putting pen to paper.
First prize is $500; second prize is $150; third prize is $100; and runners-up get $50. All get published in "Transitions Abroad" print and webzine. Deadline is April 15.

Thanks to Gadling for the information.

Upper Midwest Honors Conference

Greetings!  The Honors Program of The College of St. Scholastica cordially invites the honors students, administrators, and faculty from your institution to participate in the 2013 Upper Midwest Regional Honors Conference in Duluth, Minnesota. The conference will be held from April 18-20. 

The theme for the conference this year is “Steering for Deep Waters.” The conference title is adapted from a poem by Walt Whitman, and was chosen to (1)  highlight our location on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior with its shipping industry and (2) express figuratively the intellectual and moral curiosity, courage, and creativity required to explore the world through honors with its attendant risks and satisfactions. 

The website for the conference is currently under construction; the address is www.css.edu/HonorsConf.  The website will allow you to register for the conference; submit abstracts for presentations and posters; view drafts of the program; and obtain information about hotel options, costs, and contacts. Make sure to mention the Upper Midwest Honors Council Conference for discounted rates at the hotels.  

Here are some dates and details that you might find useful now:

February 1, 2013:  Website ready to accept registrations (credit card or check) and abstracts.

March 1, 2013:  Abstracts and early registrations due at $60 per student, $70 per faculty member (same cost as last year).  Registrations after March 1 will be assessed a $10 late fee per student and faculty member.

April 3, 2013:  Registration closes. 

Applications for Student Research Stipends are now available.

1.  R.J. McELROY STUDENT/FACULTY RESEARCH FUND

Application/Deadline:  Email roy.ventullo@wartburg.edu for an application and cover page.  The cover page and proposal (as a word document) due March 22, 2013 to Sally Malcolm in the office of V.P. forAcademic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.

Proposals will be pre-reviewed by a panel of faculty members and up to four proposals will be forwarded to the McElroy/Iowa College Foundation for consideration.

Eligibility.  Students can major in any department.  Applications require dual authorship by the proposing student or teams of students (2 or more) and a sponsoring faculty member.  Research in credit courses is not eligible.

Qualifying Activity: The research fund will cover any expenses necessary to support activities defined in a credible research proposal (supplies, travel, student stipends).  Maximum award will be $2,000.

2.  WARTBURG UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Application/Deadline:  Due March 22^nd, 2013.  Application is on-line at:http://www.wartburg.edu/forms/grant_app.aspx . Program information can be found at:http://www.wartburg.edu/wcur/fellowshipsgrants.html. Proposals are reviewed by a panel of faculty members.

Eligibility:  Students can major in any department.  Applications require authorship by the proposing student and a letter of support by the sponsoring faculty member. May include student stipends, supplies, equipment, or travel for research.  Limit $2,500 per student in summer, $1,000 during the academic year.  Research conducted in credit courses is not eligible. 

New Web Site

Google managed to eat our previous web site.  I have created another.  Please take a look at let me know what else you would like to see.

Change from Posterous

The blogging function of Posterous is ending in April 2013, so Scholars Program Announcements will switch to this blogspot location.