DOE Summer 2015 STEM Students - Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program now accepting applications! - Deadline January 2, 2015

U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF)

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. For 20 years, this program has increased awareness of DOE research opportunities to students pursuing STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in these fields, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.  Stipends start at $600 per week and eligible Fellows will receive an additional travel and housing allowance.  For more information, visit http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/. 

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of application;
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0;
• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher) or had a Ph.D. conferred on or after January 2, 2014 in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree

Application closes Friday, January 2, 2015 – click http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/ to get started NOW!

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

I am writing to request your help in identifying undergraduate students who are interested in a summer research experience. I hope you will encourage them to consider applying to the 2015 Nebraska Summer Research Program. Nebraska's summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in addition to an interdisciplinary Minority Health Disparities program aimed at conducting cutting edge social and behavioral research into understanding and reducing health disparities and in diversifying minority health researchers. A complete listing of faculty mentors and research project descriptions can be found on our website at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram. Students can also find information about program benefits including a competitive stipend, room and board, travel expenses, and more.  Summer 2015 programs include: Applied Mathematics  Bioenergy Systems  Biomedical Engineering  Chemistry  Minority Health Disparities   Nanohybrid Functional Materials Optics and Laser Physics Redox Biology  Sustainability of Civil Infrastructures in Rural Environments Virology  During the Nebraska Summer Research Program, students receive first-hand exposure to research and the experience of graduate school. They work closely with faculty mentors and research teams of graduate students and other summer scholars. Students also have opportunities to participate in meaningful social and professional development activities outside of the laboratory. Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review begins Monday, February 2 and all applications must be completed by Monday, March 2. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education and students from academic institutions where research programs are limited are especially encouraged to apply. Please feel free to forward this to your students or to download our flyer to post. If you or your students have questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly.  Sincerely, Maggie Jobes Summer Research Program Director Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment  Office of Graduate Studies University of Nebraska–Lincoln  maggiejobes.graduate@unl.edu University of Nebraska–Lincoln Office of Graduate Studies | 1100 Seaton Hall | Lincoln, NE 68588 We'd miss you, but you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to mariah.birgen@wartburg.edu  2994232

DOE Summer 2015 STEM Students - Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program now accepting applications!

Please share the following with interested STEM students.  Thank you!

U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF)

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. For 20 years, this program has increased awareness of DOE research opportunities to students pursuing STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in these fields, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.  Stipends start at $600 per week and eligible Fellows will receive an additional travel and housing allowance.  For more information, visit http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/. 

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of application;
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0;
• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher) or had a Ph.D. conferred on or after January 2, 2014 in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree

Application closes Friday, January 2, 2015 – click http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/ to get started NOW!

Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM 2015 Summer Internships

Now accepting applications for

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

2015 HS-STEM Summer Internships

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) Disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM Disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas.

Undergraduate students receive a $6,000 stipend plus travel expenses.

Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses.

10-week research experiences are offered at: Argonne, Berkeley, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia National Laboratories; as well as at Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Customs and Borders Protection Laboratories and Scientific Services, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Naval Research Laboratory, Engineer Research and Development Center, National Security Technologies Remote Sensing Laboratory, Transportation Security Laboratory, and more.

Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and more.

U.S. citizenship required

Application deadline: December 22, 2014

Detailed information about the internships can be found at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/

A poster is located at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/files/hs-stem-2015-poster.pdf

Previous participants’ testimonials can be found at http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/stories-hsstem.html

DHS has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage the program. For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org

DOE Summer 2015 STEM Students - Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program now accepting applications!

U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF)

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. For 20 years, this program has increased awareness of DOE research opportunities to students pursuing STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in these fields, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.  Stipends start at $600 per week and eligible Fellows will receive an additional travel and housing allowance.  For more information, visit http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/. 

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of application;
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0;
• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher) or had a Ph.D. conferred on or after January 2, 2014 in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree

Application closes Friday, January 2, 2015 – click http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/ to get started NOW!

Research Opportunities at Mayo Graduate School

Dear Colleague: We'd like your help in getting the word out about research opportunities at Mayo Clinic for your students who are going on to PhD or MD/PhD training. You are undoubtedly familiar with the excellent reputation of Mayo Clinic in clinical medicine. Mayo Graduate School offers equally excellent biomedical research and education programs. We especially want to highlight three upcoming admission deadlines: Mayo Graduate School offers PhD and MD/PhD training to future leaders in biomedical research and education. Training is especially distinctive for the world-class research laboratories at Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona, and Mayo Clinic's unique funding model where all PhD students are awarded 5-year internal fellowships to select the mentor of their choice with no teaching responsibilities. Mayo Graduate School particularly welcomes applications from international and underrepresented students. The Mayo Graduate School application deadline is Dec. 1, 2014.   Mayo Graduate School Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program offers a world-class opportunity for undergraduates to conduct a summer research project for 10 weeks while developing technical skills, networking, and enjoying special weekly seminars about current research. The SURF application deadline is Feb. 1, 2015.   Mayo Graduate School created and sustains the oldest competitive NIH-funded Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) in the U.S. This program enriches PhD- and MD/PhD-bound post-baccalaureate students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research, with the goal of a future biomedical research workforce whose diversity matches that of our country. Participants benefit from mentored research, graduate courses, and focused training in communication skills. The PREP application deadline is May 1, 2015. Look for more information about these remarkable training programs on the Mayo Graduate School website. Best Regards, Bruce Horazdovsky, Ph.D. Associate Dean Mayo Graduate School

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2015

DOE SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Explore the Possibilities!

The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2015.

Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars for more information or to apply - deadline is January 15, 2015! 

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:

• Career possibilities with the nation’s leading sponsor for scientific research
• Opportunities to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts
• Stipends are a minimum of $600 per week (depending on academic status)
• Travel arrangements to and from appointment site
• Veterans are given Veterans preference with the Federal Energy Management Program

Applicants must be US Citizens and undergraduates, graduates or post-graduates of an accredited college or university.  The program is open to majors in: Engineering; Physical Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Computer Science and Information Technology; Physics; Business; Policy; Program Management; Mathematics; Statistics; Safety and Health; Accounting and Finance; Law; Communications; and other related areas.

Want to learn more about the DOE Scholars program? E-mail doescholars@orise.orau.gov or visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars.re th

CBFO Summer Fellowship

U.S. Department of Energy

Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Fellowship Program

Now Accepting Applications for current BS, MS or PhD students and recent graduates (within the last 5 years) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information/Systems Technology, Cyber/Computer Security or related technology/engineering degrees.

Application closes Wednesday, April 23, 2014, midnight EDT – visit http://orise.orau.gov/cbfo/applicants/applicants.html to get started NOW! 

Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico for a full-time, 12-16 week commitment (possibility of extension), starting in May 2014 to conduct mission-oriented research in DOE's Carlsbad Field Office. Applicant must be interested in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment focused on energy technology research and development.

  Applicants must be U.S. Citizens - no exceptions.

Strong analytical, research and communication skills are required.  Stipends are dependent on academic level, skills and experience. Additional allowances for round-trip travel to site may be provided. 

For more information, e-mail cbfo.fellowship@orise.orau.gov.

ELITE (Emerging Leaders in Technology Education)

Vogel Library, Instructional Technology, and Information Technology are collaborating on an exciting new effort to provide just-in-time technology support to students, faculty, and staff. We are implementing a program next fall called the ELITE (Emerging Leaders in Technology Education) team. Wartburg students will serve as ELITE consultants in Vogel Library.

We are looking to employee 5-7 students next year as ELITE consultants. The students will be available for faculty, staff, and students. The hours will be approximately 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. There is a strong student support aspect to this effort.

Students will be asked to be knowledgeable in one or more area (i.e. Adobe’s Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Apple iLife, freeware, apps, programs, etc...) Training will be required of the students along with peer learning in specific areas of expertise. We are looking to cover a wide range of technological needs.

ELITE consultants will be assisting students, faculty, and staff along with providing training to colleagues and producing tutorials for the Resource page. For instance, one student who is talented in video production will help teach the ELITE team, create tutorials, and provide campus support from Vogel Library.

We need your help! Do you have a recommendation of a student who is strong in technology (one or more areas), has good verbal communication skills, and would provide excellent customer service? The job description is attached.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.  If interested, contact the Scholars Director to be nominated.

Fall SULI application is now open

The Office of Science / Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists WDTS), is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications to its 2014 Fall Term Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program, with all required application materials, including recommendations, due by 5:00 PM ET on May 30, 2014. The SULI program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories, where selected students participate as interns appointed at participating host labs. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

Further information, including program eligibility, requirements, host lab participation, and access to the online application system are found at:

http://science.energy.gov/wdts/

http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/

with inquiries or questions made using:

http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/contact/

The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories. The Department of Energy's Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

MCSP Seminar - Brownian Motion and HMD-Functions

The final MCSP Seminar of the term will take place on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:30 in SC 134.  The featured speaker will be Kevin Gerstle, a graduate student in mathematics at the University of Iowa.  He will deliver a presentation entitled, "Brownian Motion and HMD-Functions."
(See below for an abstract.)  As always, refreshments (cookies and beverages) will be provided.  We hope to see you and your students there!

-Ben


March 25 Speaker: Kevin Gerstle, University of Iowa graduate student

Title: "Brownian Motion and HMD-Functions"

Abstract:
Models of random motion can be used in all scientific disciplines to study phenomena ranging from the rise and fall of stock prices to the motion of pollen particles through water. In particular, models of Brownian motion can be used to describe the behavior of random, continuous motion through any number of dimensions.

By letting these randomly moving particles, ie: Brownian particles, travel through a two-dimensional domain, we can learn valuable information about the shape and structure of the domain by determining how far from their starting points Brownian particles will first hit the domain's boundary. In doing so, we will construct the "harmonic measure distribution functions" (HMD-functions) for these domains and discuss just what information these functions encode. For example: are the domains bounded? Do they have any corners or cusps? Do they have any holes in them? Are their boundaries connected?

We will examine the HMD-functions of several different types of domains using both geometrical and computational methods and then look in particular at a class of circle domains for which the HMD-functions are of particular interest. In doing so, we will use concepts from analysis, geometry, probability, and computational theory in order to define these functions and to explain their significance.

2014 Science Demo Show

Scholars Culture Points

Math Symposium at Simpson College

Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium

Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, 2014

Simpson College - Carver Science Center - Indianola, Iowa

You, your students, and your colleagues are invited to attend the 11th annual Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium (MUMS).  The purpose of MUMS is to promote, share, and celebrate student engagement in the mathematical sciences.  In addition to the contributed presentations, there will be two plenary talks and two panel discussions.  This year the plenary talks will be given by Dr. Jitka Stehnova from Mount Mercy University and Dr. Kathryn Leonard from California State University Channel Islands.

Undergraduate students and faculty are invited to present 10-15 minute talks or posters from any area of mathematics.  Possible topics for presentations include, but are not limited to:

·         results of class projects;
·         solutions to contest problems (Putnam Exam, modeling competitions, etc.);
·         results from undergraduate research projects (summer programs, capstone courses, etc.);
·         expository talks on interesting topics in mathematics;
·         papers on the history of mathematics;
·         mathematics education projects; and
·         independent work in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines.

Abstracts are due by Friday, March 28.  Student travel stipends are available; they will be awarded in order received and as funding allows.

More detailed information can be found on the MUMS 2014 website (simpson.edu/math/mathematics-events/midwest-undergraduate-mathematics-symposium/) and in the attached call for presentations.  Have questions?  Contact the symposium directors, Dr. Heidi Berger (515-961-1837) and Dr. Bill Schellhorn (515-961-1321) at MUMS@simpson.edu.

Funding for MUMS 2014 is provided by NSF grant DMS-0846477 through the MAA Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Conferences program (maa.org/RUMC).  Additional funding is provided by the Simpson College Mathematics Department (simpson.edu/math).

We hope that you are able to attend!

2014 Geothermal Student Competition

Dear Colleagues:
The US Department Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2014 Geothermal Student Competition. The Geothermal Student Competition seeks students interested in building and showcasing scientific research, communication and leadership skills to promote geothermal energy as a player in the nation’s renewable energy future. This year’s event focuses on a non-technical barrier to geothermal development: public communications.  Energy production can be a complex topic to explain to a broad public audience, and describing energy that comes from a subsurface environment—difficult to visualize for many—amplifies the challenge of explaining geothermal energy, how it works, and how it can benefit consumers. 

The Challenge:
This year’s Competition focuses on a non-technical barrier to geothermal development: public communications. Students are asked to develop a cutting-edge geothermal communications tool that integrates accurate, technical information with a graphical visualization infographic. Students will also create an outreach plan to disseminate the infographic to local middle and high schools.

Who Should Apply?
Teams may consist of undergraduates and/or graduate students. High school seniors are encouraged to apply.

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

Semi-Finalist Awards
The five most compelling and competitive applications will receive a total award of $2,500, where $2000 is expected to be used as project development funds (stipend) and $500 is to develop an outreach presentation for middle and high school students.

Key Dates:

·         Feb. 21: Application page opens

·         March 25: Kick-off Call with prospective Student Teams

·         April 5: Round 1 deliverables due: Project plan, Communications and Education Strategy, and Infographic mock-up due

·         NLT April 16: Five finalists are notified and invited to submit full application packages

·         June 14: Final packets due

·         NLT June 27: First, second, and third place teams are notified

·         September 28-October 1: GRC Conference: Five finalists attend the GRC conference in Portland and winners are announced. Additionally, GRC attendees will have the opportunity to vote for a “People’s Choice Award,” the winner of which will be announced at GRC’s conclusion. 

For more information please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by Email: Desmond.Stubbs@orau.org
We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!
 

Graduate Internship Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Graduate Internship opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Computational Data Analytics Research Group (CDAG) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has multiple openings for Graduate Interns in the field of Data Analytics Research. https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS/Posting/Details/516

The Computing and Computational Science Directorate (CCSD) at ORNL oversees ORNL’s store of computing power and its talented staff of computational scientists and mathematicians. CCSD has multiple Graduate Internship openings in the fields of: High-Performance File Systems and Storage; Communications Middleware; HPC Languages and Tools (programming languages, compilers, runtimes, and tools for high-performance computers); Large-Scale and Data-Intensive, Collaborative, Scientific Applications.  https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS/Posting/Details/515

Questions about Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels (SIRP) at NCHC in Denver

Friends & Colleagues:

Kate Bruce and I usually receive a number of questions around this time about submission procedures for the Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel strand, which will take place at next fall’s NCHC meeting in Denver. The deadline for proposals is Monday, March 3, so I thought I might cut a few of those questions off at the pass.

Students submitting SIRP proposals follow the same proposal guidelines as everyone else: they use the conference proposal website to enter their personal data and submit a 50-word description and 150-200 word abstract.  The only difference is that SIRP proposers follow up that initial submission with a completed copy of their research paper uploaded by April 8. The selection committee bases its decisions on those completed papers, all of which are read in full.

The SIRP procedures appear here: http://nchchonors.org/annual-conference/proposal-guidelines/#sirp

Samples of SIRP panels from previous conferences appear here: http://nchchonors.org/annual-conference/sample-sirp-panels/

The conference submission portal appears here: https://nchc.confex.com/nchc/2014/cfp.cgi

SIRP submitters will typically receive a decision on their submissions in late April/early May.  Please feel free to forward this note to your students who might enjoy discussing their research in Denver.

Cheers, Richard

Applied Math REU in California

UC Merced Applied Mathematics 
2014 Summer Undergraduate Research Program
June-August, 2014

[Click here for flyer]

The Applied Math Summer Undergraduate Research Program at UC Merced is called the ARCHIMEDES Summer Program, and it stands for Applied ResearCH In ModEling and Data-Enabled Science. The objectives of the program are to:

1. Introduce students to scientific computing to strengthen programming skills,
2. Use mathematical models to solve real-world problems,
3. Apply computational tools to research level problems, and
4. Analyze results using data and translate into scientific context.

The ARCHIMEDES Program will run for 9 weeks. In the first week, students will participate in a computational "bootcamp" designed to develop fundamental computational skills, preparatory to doing research during the rest of their summer program. The students will then work intensely for the remaining eight weeks, inteams of four and with a faculty mentor, on projects with strong computational and modeling components. Students will actively participate in weekly workshops and presentations to practice and improve their oral communication skills. They will also produce a technical report and a poster, and present at a public research symposium at the end of the program.

PROJECTS

1. Sensitivity Analysis of a Mathematical Model of Blood Coagulation. Blood coagulation is a large network of biochemical reactions that produces an enzyme necessary to clot formation and the cessation of bleeding. Mathematical models have been developed to better understand blood coagulation and to predict outcomes of perturbations to the reaction network. Assessing the predictive capability of such models is crucial if they are to be used to inform clinicians. In this project, students will first learn the biology of blood coagulation, basic theory of ODEs and methods to solve them using MATLAB, and core methodology of sensitivity analyses. They will incorporate cellular-surface binding into a current mathematical model of coagulation, perform sensitivity analysis of the model to its kinetic rate constants, and determine the predictive capability of the model. They will compare results from the mathematical model with those from other models and experiments published in biological literature.Project Mentors: Prof. Karin Leiderman and Prof. Suzanne Sindi.

2. Optimization Methods in Imaging. With the advent of cheaper cameras, large volumes of data in the form of images are generated everyday. To process such data, fast, robust, accurate, and scalable computational methods are needed. This research project will focus on optimization methods for extracting information from noisy and inexact observations from imaging. In particular, we are interested in applications where a sequence of measurements are obtained, such as videos. These problems are high-dimensional. Thus, large-scale optimization methods are needed to solve these problems. For this project, students will (1) model how the signal is projected onto the observed data, (2) solve the recovery problem using large-scale optimization algorithms, and (3) analyze the results and compare them to known data to evaluate the model and the optimization methods. This project will consider different types of approaches for optimization, such as first-order methods and matrix-free methods.Project Mentor: Prof. Roummel Marcia.

APPLICATION
Applications will be due on March 1, 2014. They will consist of the following:

1. Application form (download here)
2. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member (download form here)
3. Transcript from current institution (non-official transcripts will be acceptable).

Email application forms and transcripts to archimedes at ucmerced dot edu. All applicants must a United States citizen or permanent U.S. resident.

All qualified undergraduate students are encouraged to apply to this summer program. Particular emphasis will be placed on broadening the participation of members of groups historically underrepresented in science and engineering: women, African Americans, Alaska natives, American natives, Hispanic Americans, Native Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities.

CONTACT
If you are interested in this program, send an email for further information:
Program Director: Prof. Roummel Marcia (rmarcia at ucmerced dot edu)
Program Co-Director: Prof. Karin Leiderman (kleiderman at ucmerced dot edu)

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.