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Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | Issue II, Vol VI
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Campus Community Centers & More
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Greetings CASP Scholars,
Can you believe that it's Week 5 already? It feels like we just got back from break, and Spring classes will already be posted next week. While life can seem hectic and hurried this time of year, we hope you are taking the time to think about your long-term goals and what you can do to achieve them.
Take advantage of the resources available- internships, research, Dine-with-a-prof, and RIMAC, to name a few. This month's newsletter is dedicated to highlighting some of those resources and opportunities.
In this issue you will find information on:
Summer Research and Study Abroad Opportunities:
-The CASP Team
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ACADEMIC ADVISING REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CASP STUDENTS |
First year CASP students (2015 cohort):
You are required to check in with your academic advisor twice in the winter and spring quarter as part of your scholarship commitment.
Second year CASP students (2014 cohort):
You are required to check in with your academic advisor once in the winter and spring quarter as part of your scholarship commitment.
All other CASP students are required to meet with their advisor one time each quarter.
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HOW TO JOIN A LAB
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Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
SACNAS is offering a seminar called "How to Join a Lab." This is an excellent opportunity for students to get advice from expert UCSD students who currently hold lab positions.
When: Thursday, February 11th from 6-7 p.m.
Where: The Raza Resource Centro
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DINE WITH A PROF |
You're invited to lunch with your professor, in a program sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and College Student Affairs Offices.
The program fosters informal, out-of-classroom interactions between you and your professors. It also gives you the opportunity to experience a professional dining atmosphere at the
UC San Diego Faculty Club or a more casual setting of
Zanzibar @ the Loft.
Choose Lunch or Coffee!
Coffee-With-a-Prof program allows you to take a faculty member/ graduate teaching assistant out to coffee at select coffee carts on campus, twice per quarter.
After you've invited your professor out to lunch or coffee, obtain a program card at your college's Student Affairs Office.
The program card can be redeemed by the faculty member, with the undergraduate student as a guest, at one of the approved coffee / dining locations.
Before requesting your program card, make sure you have:
- Invited your professor or teaching assistant (TA), and confirmed a date and time.
- The full name and e-mail address of the faculty member or TA in hand.
- Chosen your location from the approved list.
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Application Workshop by City Year |
City Year, in conjunction with CASP and the Undocumented Student Services Center, presents:
"Make Your Application Stand Out:
Learn how you can make your application stand out from the rest when you apply for that job or internship!"
Date: March 3rd, 2016
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Who: All students are welcome to attend!
Where: Undocumented Student Services Center (Student Services Center, 5th floor, Suite 518)
Light refreshments will be provided
City Year is a great opportunity to build
career experience,
leadership skills and make a
difference in the lives of children. They offer full-time positions to approaching graduates interested in doing a paid, year of service.
Next City Year application deadline is February 15th
- Serve in your choice of 27 different cities
- Receive a $5,775 scholarship upon completion
- Health insurance and loan forbearance provided for participants
Check out #MakeBetterHappen on social media to hear real-life stories from our current corps.
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IDEA STUDENT CENTER
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Check out the Jacob School of Engineering's
Engineering Summer Research Opportunities On & Off Campus
The IDEA Student Center has updates engineering research opportunities for both on and off campus. Be sure to check them out and review the application requirements and deadlines very carefully.
Take me to the research opportunities page!
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT UC SAN DIEGO |
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration that provides the opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans have played in the shaping of U.S. history.
UC San Diego will honor the history and accomplishments of African-Americans for the university's annual celebration of Black History Month. The theme for 2016 is
"Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African-American Memory."
Check here for a full list of events, including music, theater and movie productions, as well as speakers and social events.
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CAMP AT UC SAN DIEGO - SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM |
CAMP serves underrepresented minorities as defined by the National Science Foundation (African Americans, Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders) majoring in mathematics, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology or other sciences, who are permanent residents or U.S. citizens.
There are no GPA or class level requirements to join CAMP.
Enrollment
THE CAMP SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM (For Juniors and Seniors at UC San Diego)
The CAMP Summer Research Program is a component of the Summer Research Program (SRP) offered by Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP) each year.
- CAMP SRP is a ten-week, full-time research opportunity for undergraduates to work as research assistants with faculty mentors.
- The program takes place from Monday, June 20 to Friday, August 26, 2016.
ELIGIBILITY
CAMP SRP fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who are JUNIORS (or have at least 90 units) or SENIORS [at UCSD] by the END of the Spring Quarter, have NOT previously participated in THIS program, are majoring in a CAMP-eligible major, are part of a group ethnically underrepresented in higher education, and have a GPA of 2.7 and above.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Research projects are designed and supervised by faculty mentors in conjunction with students' research interests. The program activities are substantial, requiring a full-time commitment from each student. Attendance at seminars and meeting is mandatory. Each student will be trained to write a research proposal and paper and will present his or her paper at the 2016 UCSD Summer Research Conference.
AWARDS
Students receive a $3,500 fellowship and free on-campus housing (meal plan/points not included) or a housing allowance to help offset the cost of living off campus.
APPLICATION DEADLINE for CAMP SRP (for Juniors and Seniors)
Monday, February 15, 2016 (week 7)
The CAMP SRP can be a great stepping stone if you are interested in pursuing a research career or are considering graduate school in the future. Students who have participated in the program in the past have expressed enthusiasm based on a positive and rewarding experience that has continued to serve their academic goals.
If you are currently participating in the McNair Program, you don't need to apply to CAMP's SRP, as the SRP is already a part of the McNair Program. If you are participating in the Faculty Mentor Program this year, you are especially encouraged to apply and take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your research experience by working on a project full-time and/or continuing your current research project.
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RESEARCH: UC SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
The UC Scholars Program is a 8-week, full-time research experience for undergraduates, supported by UC San Diego, Student Affairs.
- Provides students with the skills to become research scholars
- Stimulates students' serious consideration of graduate study
- Increases learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing either a professional or academic research career
Program dates and deadlines
- 2016 program dates: June 20, 2016 through August 12, 2016
- 2016 program application deadline: February 15, 2016 11:59 p.m. PST
Both parts of the application must be complete for the application to be considered.
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SUSTAINABLE FOREST BIOPRODUCT RESEARCHERS
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in The University of Maine and University of ConcepciĆ³n, Chile
During the Summer of 2016, the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute offers for the third year student an opportunity for highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in research for a 10 week period, 06/06 - 08/12/2016 .
Women, minorities and students with disabilities are strongly urged to apply to the program.
Award Includes:
- $5,000 Stipend + On Campus Housing Provided
- Week Long Research Experience & Exchange in Chile for all Students
- Opportunity to Perform Research on Pressing Global Issues Relating to Sustainable Product Development and Biofuel Generation from Woody Biomass
Eligibility
- Current undergraduate in sophomore or junior year with a minimum GPA to 3.0
- US Citizen or permanent resident with a valid passport
Contact: Wendy Erickson
Phone: (207) 581-1489
ROLLING DEADLINE TO 2/15/16
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UNIVERSITY OF KENT SUMMER SCHOOL |
University of Kent Summer School in
Brussels, Canterbury, and Paris
The University of Kent Summer Schools in
Brussels
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Canterbury,
and
Paris
are specialist Summer School courses designed for students (or professionals) thinking about studying on a postgraduate degree program in the United Kingdom (
Canterbury Courses
) or at our specialist postgraduate centers in Paris or Brussels on our
European Summer Schools
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There are a range of scholarship opportunities for non- Kent students.
Applications to apply for a scholarship are open until April 1, 2016.
Contact: Sebastien Cadinot
UNIVERSITY OF KENT / KENT INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS
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NATIONAL COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS |
Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation for Public Service
$10,000 award for a public service project
Due: February 8, 2016
Eligibility:
- Innovative, original public service project to be completed before April 2017
- One or two years remaining before graduation
- The desire to "make a difference" in local, regional, national or international communities
- GPA in upper 1/3 of your class
How to Apply:
- Make an appointment with Dr. David Artis, to discuss your service project. You can schedule an appointment through his assistant, Charity Kunold (
ckunold@ucsd.edu).
Beinecke Scholarship
Up to $34,000 for graduate study in Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences
Due: February 5, 2016
Eligibility:
- Planning to attend graduate school (masters or doctoral) for study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences
- U.S. Citizen
- Minimum GPA 3.6
- Graduating between December 2016 and August 2017
- Financial Need (as verified by UCSD's Financial Aid Office)
How to Apply:
- Make an appointment with Dr. David Artis, to discuss your service project. You can schedule an appointment through his assistant, Charity Kunold (
ckunold@ucsd.edu).
Contact: Dr. Sophia Tsai
Phone: (858)-534-9014
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