Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program Application Open

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program – Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2014!

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program, sponsored by the Office of Fossil Energy (FE), U.S. Department of Energy, is now accepting applications for a10-week summer internship.  MLEF's mission is to improve opportunities for women and minority students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The program allows students to apply their academic achievements to actual research while gaining hands-on experience.

Selected MLEF Fellows will receive a bi-weekly stipend, approved travel costs to/from their host site and will attend a Technical Forum to present their project at the end of the internship.

Eligibility

To qualify for the program, students must:

·         Be at least 18 years of age

·         Be a U.S. Citizen

·         Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

·         Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher)

For more information or to complete an application, visit http://orise.orau.gov/mlef.  Application period closes January 15, 2014.

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2014

DOE SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Explore the Possibilities!

The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2014.

Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars for more information or to apply - deadline is January 12, 2014! 

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 of up to $650 per week (depending on academic status)
• Travel arrangements to and from appointment site

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 the Possibilities!

Friday meeting of the Philosophical & Literary Society this week

Daniel Kaplunas, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of the Wartburg Community Symphony, will present this Friday, November 22, at the Philosophical and Literary Society.  The title of his presentation is, "Wartburg Community Symphony: Lasting Partnership Between Wartburg College and the Waverly Community." Learn about the symphony and its operations.

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Daniel Kaplunas

Wartburg Community Symphony: Lasting Partnership Between Wartburg College and Waverly Community

The Philosophical & Literary Society meets Fridays at 4:00 in the McCoy conference rooms of the Saemann Student Union when Wartburg is in session.  Students are encouraged to attend.  Beverages and snacks available.

We invite presentations of an academic nature from faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.  Please contact one of the individuals below for further information.

Philosophical & Literary Society Steering Committee:

Walter C. "Chip" Bouzard

Amy Nolan

Lynn Olson

Fred Waldstein

Roy Ventullo, Technical Consultant

Celebration of Learning

Scholars Celebration of Learning - Dessert Buffet

When: December 13, 2013
           7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Heritage Ballroom
Who: All First Year Scholars expected as part of SCH 101
          All other Scholars and Scholars faculty are invited.

Christmas Break Book Club Voting

We have until Friday for you to complete voting for your three favorites for the Christmas Break Book Club, but right now The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is in first place followed by Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris  and Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman .

For more information, go to this previous blog post.

Save the Date: December 5

Things are still in the planning stages, but a group of Wartburg Scholars students who went on the May Term to Costa Rica last year is planning a presentation on their learning and experiences.  If you are already enrolled in this course, or still on the fence, come learn what goes on from some students who will really let you know.

Summer ORISE Fellowhip Opportunity at CDC

Summer ORISE Fellowship Opportunity at CDC

Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), is seeking Summer ORISE Fellows to focus on public health issues related to the environment.  Candidates will join projects associated with developing and applying new methods to characterize and quantitate biochemical markers that are relevant in environmental exposures and chronic diseases.  The fellowship carries a stipend of approximately $2,700 per month for full-time undergraduate student fellows and $3,300 for full-time graduate student fellows.

Qualifications
Current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in chemistry or biology and who have completed or expect to complete three years of coursework in chemistry or biology before the start of the fellowship may apply.  They must also be able to comply with safety and security requirements before or upon reporting to CDC.

Application Process
The appointment is through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.  The application is available at: http://orise.orau.gov/cdc. 

To be considered, please send all application materials, including the application, a current resume, official transcript, and two letters of recommendation, to CDCrpp@orau.org by January 17, 2014. Please reference CDC-NCEH-2014-0004 LS in all communications.


For further information contact
Daniel Parker at (770) 488-7854 or DParker2@cdc.gov.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/dls/orise.html