October 2009 Issue # 2
UCSC Pregraduate Program Newsletter
Faculty Mentor Program
FMP
fmp_circleUndergraduate Research is the key to submitting a strong graduate school application.
The Faculty Mentor Program (FMP) is designed to support Undergraduate Fellows in a research experience within the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
FMP Fellows are matched with a UCSC faculty sponsor who will act as their mentor. Together they will identify a research project for the student to engage in for the winter and spring quarter.
FMP applications are due November 20, 2009. Drop off by 4:00PM at EOP. For more information or for assistance in finding a mentor and/or completing your FMP application contact Yolanda Venegas at (831) 459-2296.
Are You Ready for the Nov 7th California Diversity Forum?
Do you know what questions to ask recruiters?
Getting the most of The Diversity Forum and other Graduate Schools Programs. The workshop will prepare any students on:
...How to ask recruiters questions
...What to do before the forum
...How to select workshops
...and much more
Wednesday November 4th
Conference Room C (above the Bay Book Tree)
2-4pm
Thursday November 5th
Conference Room C (above the Bay Book Tree)
4-6pm
Workshops are to prepare you for the Diversity Forum on November 7th, 2009
This event is FREE and at UCSC
THE CALIFORNIA DIVERSITY FORUM
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November 7, 2009
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UC Santa Cruz
The California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California, have been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The groups include low-income and first-generation college students and especially African Americans, American Indians, Chicanos/Latinos, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, Asian American women, and Asian American men in the arts, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences.
Each California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education will bring together approximately 1,000 pre-selected, high-achieving undergraduate and master's students. The students will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day. Universities and individual graduate programs offering academic master's and/or Ph.D. degrees are welcome to participate in the recruitment fairs that will take place concurrently with the other planned activities. Note that these events are for all disciplines except MBA programs, medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary science, and law, all of which have their own recruiting networks.
Register Here
Need Help Studying for the GRE?
KAPLAN GRE ONLINE CRASH COURSE
Price- $99
Crash Course Materials:
* Online lessons address all Quantitative and Verbal question types as well as vocabulary-building strategies
* Each Quantitative and Verbal lesson is accompanied by a reinforcement quiz
* Downloadable practice sets
* Online Math and Vocabulary references
* Usage & Style writing guides
* Online vocabulary flashcards.
For more information please contact:
Phone: 1-800-KAP-TEST
or
Go to www.kaptest.com
Got Scholarships?
EOP now has a Scholarship Peer Advisor to help you find and secure the scholarship dollars you need
Email Sonia Gandara at sgandara@ucsc.edu to set up a one-on-one appointment and get on the EOP Scholarship Roster.
Scholarship Drop-in Advising Hours:
Every Wednesday 10:00am to 12:00pm
Or by Appointment (831) 459-4633
in the GIP Library
located at the ARCenter next to the EOP office.
We would like to make these events accessible to people with disabilities. If you need accommodations please call EOP at (831) 459-2296
Join Our Mailing List!
UC Davis Graduate School of Management will be holding numerous MBA Admissions Events in October and November across California. These are excellent opportunities to meet admissions staff and gather information regarding admissions requirements, management concentrations, program curriculum, financial aid and careers in management.
Register Here
Thinking about Grad School In Berkeley?
UC Berkeley- The School of Information
Prospective Student Open House
Thursday, October 29, 2009, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
110 South Hall
The School of Information will be hosting an open house for prospective graduate students. Classes during the day will be open for visitation starting as early as 9:00 am and ending at 5:30 pm. Feel free to attend any that look interesting to you, or just come for the information session at 5:30 pm.
To RSVP for the event or for more information, please email admissions@ischool.berkeley.edu.
Information about The School of Information at UC Berkeley
The School of Information is both UC Berkeley's newest and its smallest school. Located in the center of campus, the I School is a graduate education and research community that crosses the boundaries of law, economics, sociology, business, library science, engineering, design, publishing, linguistics, computer science, and information science.
UCSC Graduate & Professional
School Fair
Stevenson Event Center
October 20th, 2009
11:00am to 3:00pm
UCSC Grad fair
Representatives from Graduate and Professional School programs throughout the United States will be present to answer questions and provide information regarding graduate admissions, individual programs and their school.
The event is free with a current school ID.
For a list of Graduate & Professional schools attending the event, click on the link below:
List of schools attending
17th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Pre-Health Conference
DDLM
For the past 17 years, pre-medical undergraduate students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities from across the state have attended the DDLM conference. Stanford CHE is honored to sponsor this year's conference which will take place on the 7th of November at the Stanford Medical School. The one day conference is full of workshops, speakers, and many other activities that are specifically geared for the minority premed crowd. Participants reaffirm their decision to enter the medical field as they are inspired by both the conference and one another. Register now to be a part of this unique and unforgettable experience!
The event is $12 and a great resource for those interested in
Medical School.
here is the link to register DDLM Registration
Scholar Intern for the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in Congressional offices and learn about health policy, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and undeserved communities. Through the nine-week program (May 17-July 24, 2010), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills.
The deadline to apply for the 2010 program is December 4, 2009.
More Information.
UCSD ETHNIC STUDIES Ph.D.
An Open House Invitation
Prospective graduate students planning to apply for admission in Fall 2010 are encouraged to attend; it is a great opportunity to meet and talk to faculty and current students about your graduate school plans. To register for the Open House event, please email: ethnicstudiephd@ucsd.edu
Amgen Scholars, UC Berkeley
An Undergraduate Summer Research Program
in Sciences and Biotechnology
BP * The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the sciences.
* This program provides outstanding science undergraduates with research experience and increases participants' competitiveness as candidates for admission to prestigious graduate and professional institutions.
* Additionally, this program encourages participants to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD degree and research careers in the sciences and biotechnology.
* Applicants from diverse populations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Program Dates and Information
* May 31 - August 6, 2010
(UC and other students on the quarter system are permitted to participate
8 or 9 weeks in the summer program)
* Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
* Online Application (Available November 2009)
* Application Status: Applicants will be notified by email if your application is complete or incomplete
For mor einformation visit the site at http://www.amgenscholars.com/
SOUTHWESTERN Graduate School
of Biomedical Sciences
Quantitative and Physical Sciences
SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS in...
Biological Chemistry
Biophysics
Cancer Biology
Cell Regulation
Chemical Biology
Computational Biology
Developmental Biology
Genetics
Immunology
Integrative Biology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
OBJECTIVE
To provide an intensive research training experience that leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Fellows will pursue individual research projects under the direction of a member of the graduate school faculty. Lectures and seminars by faculty members will supplement the research.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be enrolled in a natural science degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year. Criteria used in selecting fellowship recipients will include college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in biological research.
SALARY AND TENURE
Each fellowship award carries with it $4000 in support for the 10-week period beginning June 7, 2010 through August 13, 2010. This support taxable and is the mechanism used by the university to pay SURF students for their training. If a fellow requires housing, the costs will be covered by the program; however, fellows are responsible for paying for their own travel expenses and will not be reimbursed by the SURF program. Complete details about the SURF program can be found at www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF
HOW TO APPLY
The SURF application is available on-line at www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF/SURFapp. Completed applications should be submitted by February 9, 2010. In addition to submitting the on-line application, official transcripts and reference letters must be received through the mail by February 9, 2010.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
SURF@utsouthwestern.edu
UC Santa Cruz
S.E.P.A. Sociedad Estudiantil de Psicólogos Avanzando
Psychology
The mission of SEPA is to generate academic empowerment and mentorship through our three pillars: Social Action, Community Investment, and Academic Excellence for the Latino/a student population in the field of psychology who would like to attend graduate school.
For more information regarding upcoming meetings and events, contact sepaucsc@gmail.com
Meetings for Fall Quarter will be on the following dates at Social Science 2 Room 265 at 5pm:
October 2nd
October 16th
Novemeber 6th
November 20th
December 4th
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