NY. American Museum of Natural History, Undergraduate Research in an Interactive Environment. NSF REU grant. Contact: Dr. Melanie Siassny, Department of Herpetology and Ichthyology, American Museum of Natural History, New York City NY 10024. 212-769-5796 or 212-769-5798. mljs@amnh.org 1/7/97
NY. Brookhaven National Laboratory, Summer Student Program. Life sciences and science journalism. 10 weeks. For rising seniors and recent graduates. Stipend: $225 per week plus housing and travel. GPA ³3.0. Deadline: 31 January 1997. Contact: Head, Office of Educational Programs, Science Education Center Bldg. 438, Brookhaven National Laboratory, P. O. Box 5000, Upton, NY 11973-5000. 516-344-4503 or 516-344-3054. 1/7/97
NY. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Summer Undergraduate Research Program in genetics, development, neurobiology, cancer biology. For rising juniors or seniors interested in research in molecular biology. Stipend: $2000 plus free room and board. Jim Lister ('90) worked at Cold Spring Harbor in summer 1990; Wenying Shou ('93) in summer 1992; Stephanie Knabe ('95) in summer 1993; and Steve Miller ('95) in summer 1994. Deadline: 1 February 1997. Contact: Undergraduate Research Program, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Box 100, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724-2206. 516-367-8460. fax: 516-367-8454. 8/25/97
NY. Cornell University, Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Scholarship Program in Biomedical Research for Disadvantaged/Diverse College Students. 8 weeks of biomedical research for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, in laboratories at Cornell University Medical College, Rockefeller University, or Sloan-Kettering Institute. Stipend: $3900. Deadline: 2 February 1998. Contact: Dr. Olaf Andersen, Program Director, Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program, Cornell University Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, New York City NY 10021. 212-746-6023. 1/30/98
NY. Cornell University, Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute. Provides outstanding opportunities for Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, and other minority and underprivileged students to learn and do basic research in Mathematical and Theoretical Biology. The main goal of this institute is to provide research opportunities for these students, and introduce them not only to basic concepts, but also to the experience of research as a team effort without the competitive burden of grades. Topics covered include population dynamics and demography, theoretical ecology, epidemiology, and evolutionary biology, dynamical systems and stochastic processes. The students from our past two years have been very motivated and found the experience extremely rewarding. Approximately 2/3 of those eligible have applied to graduate school. Stipend: $2,000 plus travel, room and board. For further information send email to: mtbi@cornell.edu or call (607) 255-8103 or to the director, MTBI, Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Mathematical & Theoretical Biology Institute for undergraduate Research, 434 Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 12/1/97
NY. Cornell University, Plant Science Center, Summer Research Program. 10 weeks research in plant molecular biology for rising juniors and (preferably) seniors. Gretchen Diehl ('94) was at Cornell in summer 1993; Cora Schmid ('95) studied light reception in the "alga" Chara and Jeff Mulert ('96) studied photosystem II QB nonreducing reaction centers, both in summer 1996. Stipend: $2500 plus travel allowance. Deadline: 11 March 1998. Contact: Ms. Melissa Stucky, Plant Science Center, Biotechnology Building, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853-2703. 607-254-4845. fax: 607-255-2428. mjs32@cornell.edu 12/1/97
NY. Cornell University, Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research for Under-Represented Minority College Students. 8 weeks for rising sophomore, juniors, and seniors interested in biomedical research and ultimately in a Ph.D., in labs at either Cornell University Medical College or Sloan-Kettering Institute. Stipend: $3000 plus subsidized housing and a "modest" food allowance. GPA 3.0. Deadline: 1 February 1997. Amy Hanlon (Ō98) worked in the laboratory of Margaret More in summer 1996. Contact: Ms. Fran¨oise Freyre, Program Coordinator, Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research, Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 445 East 69th Street Room 412, New York City NY 10021. 212-746-6120. fax: 212-746-8906. 9/26/96
NY. Cornell University, AVON Summer Research Program. A summer internship for under-represented minority college students. 8 weeks of biomedical research either at Cornell Medical College or at Sloan-Kettering Institute for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Stipend: $3000 per summer, plus subsidized housing, food allowance. Deadline: 1 February 1997. Contact: Ms. Fran¨oise Freyre, Program Coordinator, Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 445 East 69th Street, New York City NY 10021. 212-746-6120. fax: 212-746-8906. 1/7/97
NY. Cornell University - (PCMB) - Plant Cell & Molecular Biology Program, Plant Science Center. 10 weeks from June 1 to Aug. 15. Stipend $2,500, round trip transportation to Ithaca, NY will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $500. Undergraduate Research Assistants will work directly with members of the Cornell faculty and staff on research projects involving state-of-the-art techniques. In addition, students will participate in group activities such as student and faculty research seminars. Deadline: March 5, 1997. Contact: Ms. Melissa Stucky, Plant Science Center, Biotechnology Building, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-2703. 607-254-4845 FAX 607-255-6249. Email: mjs32@cornell.edu 3/12/97
NY. Cornell University, Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program for Premedical Minority Students. 7 weeks of lectures, seminars, clinical and hospital rounds, and directed research, for rising minority juniors. Stipend: $120 per week plus free on-campus housing and travel allowance. Gotta pay for your own meals. GPA 3.0. Deadline: 1 March 1997. Contact: Bruce L. Ballard, M.D., Associate Dean, Cornell University Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, D-119, New York City NY 10021. 212-746-1057. 1/8/97
NY. Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. 12 weeks of ecological research. Stipend: $3000. Dorm housing at a discounted rate of $250 for the summer. Deadline: Application must be postmarked by 13 February 1998. Contact: Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, Undergraduate Research Program, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, P.O. Box R, Millbrook NY. 914-677-9150. fax: 914-677-6455. 1/6/98
NY. Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute of the New York Blood Center, Summer Research Program. Research in molecular biology and biomedicine. Stipend: "approximately" $1500 per month, plus housing. Deadline: 5 April 1997. Contact: Dr. Jack Goldstein, New York Blood Center, 310 East 67th Street, New York City NY 10021. 212-570-3000 or 212-468-2150. fax: 212-879-0243. 1/7/97
NY. Mount Sinai Graduate School, Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships. SIGMA-XI SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The undergraduate summer research fellowship program invites applications from students who are interested in research and are contemplating graduate study (PhD, MD/PhD, or MD) in an area of Biomedical Sciences. It is an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to obtain hands-on experience in one of over 160 cutting-edge laboratories of active researchers in diverse fields. Sarah Zwehl-Burke ('96) worked at Mt. Sinai in summer 1995. Stipend: $2500 paid over 10 weeks. Deadline: February 1, 1998. Apply to: The Mount Sinai Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Summer Research Fellowship, Box 1022, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029-6574. 212-241-5646 Fax 212-241-0651 Email grads@smtplink.mssm.edu URL http://www.mssm.edu 10-29-97
NY. Rockefeller University, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF). 10 weeks of research in biochemistry, biophysics, virology, and molecular, structural, cell, and developmental biology, for rising sophomores and juniors. Stipend: $2500, plus free on campus housing. Deadline: 2 February 1998. Contact: SURF Program, Office of the Dean, The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York City NY 10021. 212-327-8086. fax: 212-327-8505. 12/1/97
NY. Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Summer Research Participation in Science. 10 weeks of research in molecular-cellular biology, immunology, biophysics, biochemistry, pharmacology, or cell physiology for college juniors. Stipend: unstated. Deadline: 16 February 1998. Contact: Dr. Edwin A. Mirand, Director, Research Participation Program, Education Department, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carleton Streets, Buffalo NY 14203-9963. 716-845-2339. 12/17/97
NY. State University of New York at Stony Brook, Undergraduate Research Programs Research Disciplines: Chemistry, Physics, Marine Science, Psychology, Political Science., Any sophomore or junior who is a United States citizen or permanent resident is eligible to apply. Students selected fro the programs will receive a fellowship that includes a stipend, housing (double occupancy) in a university residence hall, a food allowance, and round trip airfare or equivalent ground transportation. from the participant's home or college to Stony Brook. Deadline: March 3, 1997. Direct application material and/or inquires to: State University of New York at Stony Brook, Undergraduate Research Programs, E2360 Melville Library, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3351 516-632-7080 3/10/97
NY.University at Albany, State University of New York 10 week program for undergraduate Science and Math majors are invited to apply for a research program held each summer at the Wadsworth Center in Albany, New York. Students selected into this program will do basic research from June through mid-August. Participating scientists are also faculty of the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the university at Albany's School of Public Health. For more information about the Wadsworth Center and its educational programs, visit their home page at www.wadsworth.org. Stipend: $2500 along with Travel costs, housing and food allowance are provided. Deadline: March 1, 1998. Contact: Dr. Carmen Mennella, Chairman, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, Wadsworth Center, C-349, Empire State Plaza, Box 509, Albany, NY 12201-0509. (518) 473-7553 12/1/97
NY. University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Summer Research Fellowship Program (SURF). 8 weeks. For minorities, rising juniors and seniors. Stipend: $150 per week plus free housing. Deadline: 19 January 1997. Contact: Ms. Ann Marie John, Director of Minority Affairs, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 601, Rochester NY 14642. 716-275-2175. 1/8/97