French Film Festival

I'd like to invite you to attend the French program's forthcoming series of events, the Tournées French Film Festival. Thanks to the generous support of the French American Cultural Exchange and its partners, we are able to host five new films on campus beginning next week. The full schedule and details, along with a description of each film, are attached to this email. Each film will be introduced briefly by students from FR 276: Intro to the Cultures and Literatures of the Francophone World, and there will be time for discussion afterward. We are also offering free popcorn to attendees.

Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. All are welcome to attend the festival - students, faculty, staff, and community members - and no knowledge of French is necessary.

The Tournées Festival was made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the US and the Centre National de la Cinématographie et de l'Image Animée, Florence Gould Foundation, Campus France USA, and highbrow entertainment.

PIMS Undergraduate Workshop on Supersymmetry

The PIMS Undergraduate Workshop on Supersymmetry will be held at the
Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences at the University of
British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, on May 25-31, 2014.

In physics, supersymmetry is a pairing between different types of
particles.  One may study supersymmetry mathematically by using graph
theory and abstract algebra.  The PIMS workshop is a weeklong program
for undergrads.  It will combine lectures introducing research problems
in math and physics with problem-solving sessions and opportunities for
career development.

For more information, or to apply, visit the workshop website:

http://people.uwec.edu/whitchua/supersymmetry/

Travel funding is available for US and Canadian citizens and permanent
residents.

Immortal Cell Line

Coming across the news wires recently was a story about an immortal cancer cell line that is more than 11,000 years old.  This is a cancer in dogs that is itself contagious.  That is, it isn't spread by a virus, but one dog can catch the cancer from another dog that has the disease.  Read more on NPR.

Culture Point Congratulations

Congratulations to Kayla Heslin, Madison Mix and Sarah Mullinax who reported the most culture points since January 1. This is especially impressive when you consider I haven't been reminding the students to do their reporting.

DC Summer Internship Opportunity – Feb. 10 Priority Deadline

The priority deadline for the Summer 2014 LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs in Washington, DC is coming up on February 10. The final application deadline is March 18. Please pass the announcement below to students in your honors programs who may be interested in spending a summer interning and earning credit in the nation's capital.

Students will earn up to 9 credits and are guaranteed an internship in the fields of public policy, international affairs, journalism, communication, business, or the nonprofit sector. More information on our programs may also be found online at www.DCinternships.org.

We greatly value the participation of honors students in our programs and students from NCHC member honors programs receive priority admissions and scholarship consideration. Over 70% of students receive scholarship awards of the basis of financial need and merit.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, I may be reached at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Sincerely,

Dana Faught

Manager, Recruitment and Admissions

U.S. Programs

The Fund for American Studies

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LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org

June 7 – August 1, 2014

*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC

*Priority Deadline: February 10, 2014

*Final Deadline: March 18, 2014

*Scholarship Funding Available

Spend a summer interning in the nation's capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.

The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located in George Washington University's downtown campus just steps from the White House and State Department. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

We've been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student's unique goals and aspirations to match them with the most fitting internship site.

"My internship allowed me to attend exciting events on Capitol Hill and at various think tanks in DC. I was then able to take what I learned and compile reports on strategic operations for my supervisor."

Audrey Sutton, Loyola University Chicago

Intern, International Stability Operations Association

APPLY TODAY

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 18, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of February 10, 2014 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement. Please include your status as an honors student within your application materials in order to receive priority admissions and scholarship consideration. Over 70% of students receive scholarship awards on the basis of financial need and merit.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

LearnLab Undergraduate Research Opportunity

LearnLab Undergraduate Research Opportunity Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have an exciting opportunity summer research experience for undergraduates (REU) available for undergraduates.  The application for this program can be found at http://www.learnlab.org/opportunities/LearnLab_Summer_REU.php. This REU program is sponsored by LearnLab, a Science of Learning Center funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We encourage applications from students who would like to conduct research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interfaces and language technologies. LearnLab's REU program allows talented undergraduates to spend 8 weeks during the summer in a research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, or one of our research partners.  The REU program supports LearnLab's commitment to training a diverse set of science, technology, education, and psychology leaders. Applications are encouraged from students who wish to learn to conduct research in a modern academic research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers and experiment in real classroom environments. The REU program will expose students to the excitement and opportunities of a research career. This experience will provide excellent preparation for students interested in subsequently pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree. Although students from other years may apply, this opportunity is most fitting for a student at the end of the junior year of undergraduate studies. Each student will receive a fellowship stipend of $4000 for the eight-week REU program. Food, housing and travel will also be provided. Students will conduct research in an area matched to the interests expressed in the student's application. Guidance and supervision of the research project will be provided by the faculty member as well as, in some cases, a postdoctoral fellow and/or advanced graduate student. Seminars specific to those participating in the REU program will be held weekly including seminars on graduate admissions and career opportunities in science, education, computer science and engineering. In addition, LearnLab seminars and those held by Carnegie Mellon's Human Computer Interaction Institute and Language Technologies Institute and seminars at Pitt's Language Research and Development Center will be open to the students, giving them exposure to a wide range of research in learning sciences. There are several benefits that the participating students may receive. If the student's research in the summer is of high quality and has added value to an ongoing research project, past students have been asked to be a coauthor on the research team's publication on that subject. Addition of publications to the resume of a graduate school applicant always greatly improves the application. If the quality of the research is high, the faculty member who advised the student would likely be willing to write a letter of recommendation for the student which could be included in a graduate school application. Research experience in one of the National Science Foundation's premier research centers will be viewed attractively. Finally, a summer spent in one of the National Science Foundation's premier project areas is a plus in an application whether it be for entry to Carnegie Mellon or the University of Pittsburgh or to any other institution. There are scholarships available for graduate work on projects in LearnLab. The student should inquire about these possibilities during the summer program. REU Program Dates: Students will begin their research experience on Sunday, June 1, 2014 with a welcoming reception and information session. The REU program will end on Friday July 25, 2014 with a poster session in the afternoon. Submission of an application indicates that the applicant agrees to be present from June 1 to 4pm July 25, 2014 inclusive. Application Deadline: Deadline for applications is February 17, 2014. Students will be informed of our decision by March 3, 2014. Minimum Requirements: Students should have a minimum of 3.5 GPA out of 4.0, although we will consider students who show by other measures that they are exceptional and who have GPAs over 3.2. Class standing and grades in specific subjects that are close to the field of research will also be considered, as are recommendations.  Students must also be United States citizens or have a current F1 visa. Number of slots/ positions available: LearnLab can accommodate as many as 10 positions, although in any given year, we may decide to fund less than 10 applicants.

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Dear Professor, Are your students looking for summer research opportunities? Please post, forward, or tell your students about the 2014 Nebraska Summer Research Program housed on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. Due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All programs for 2014 are listed at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram and include projects in Applied Mathematics, Bioenergy Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/Water Resources, Minority Health Disparities, Nanohybrid Materials and Algal Biofuels, Redox Biology, and Virology. Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review of applications begins Friday, February 1 and all applications are due by Monday, February 17. Thank you for your assistance in disseminating this information.

Summer Research Program in Global Health (SRPGH)

Wartburg Friends-

I just thought I'd forward along this information in case you have been working with any students who are interested in Global Health. I think this would be a great opportunity and I'd enjoy having another knight around here!

Hope you all are well, - Wartburg Scholars Program Graduate

Research Experience at Winthrop University

I am happy to announce that Winthrop University will be hosting a Research Experience for Undergraduates program: Bridging Applied and Theoretical Mathematics from May 28^th through July 25^th.  This summer's research themes are Interactions between differential equations and cancer biology and Interactions between algebraic geometry, combinatorics and phylogenetics. More detailed information is available at http://www.birdnest.org/wureu/.  Applications are due on February 28^th and are available https://www.mathprograms.org/db.  

We welcome applications from all hard working mathematics students, and especially those from groups traditionally underrepresented in mathematics graduate programs.  This program is designed for students from primarily undergraduate institutions, and other who may have limited access to research experiences.

Feel free to forward this to others you think might benefit from a summer mathematics research experience in a welcoming environment.