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*The English Undergraduate Association Newsletter* Weekly News For UC Berkeley's English Undergrads 2/21/07 /In this week's issue:/ * ****1. EUA**:* Columbia Publishing Info Session **//The Lounge, 330 Wheeler, Tuesday 6:00-7:00 / / *2. Goings-On About Town* /A Heads-Up on Cultural Events/ *3. *Get Published* *//Scholarships and contests// *4. Internships and Volunteering * /Spring Credits, Summer Plans and other opportunities/ *5**. *The Bulletin Board** /A Smattering of Postings / Visit our webpage: http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~eua If you are getting double e-mails, please let us know: berkeley.eua@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* ****1. EUA**:* Columbia Publishing Info Session **//The Lounge, 330 Wheeler, Tuesday 6:00-7:00 // Interested in a career in publishing? We are hosting an *info session for Columbia University's Publishing Course* in place of our normal Tuesday meeting. Please note *the event begins at 6pm*. Short interviews will be conducted after the info session for interested candidates. The Columbia Publishing Course provides an intensive introduction to all aspects of book and magazine publishing, from evaluations of manuscripts to the sales and marketing of finished products. At CPC students learn directly from leaders in the industry--writers, editors, publishers, design directors, illustrators, advertising experts, and publicists. From a glamorous cocktail party at Condé Nast to a brainstorming session at Jane magazine and a day in the offices of HarperCollins, the Columbia Publishing Course provides unparalleled access to the publishing industry. The course also includes extensive preparation for the job market and culminates in a job fair. Graduates from 2006 have landed at Knopf, Houghton Mifflin, Scribner, Penguin, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, New York, and Travel & Leisure online. For more information, please attend our info session or visit our website (http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/academic_programs/publishing/). *2. Goings-On About Town* /A Heads-Up on Cultural Events/ /12th ANNUAL WOMEN OF COLOR FILM FESTIVAL 2007/ With Featured Artist--LOURDES PORTILLO in person March 1, 3 Artists in Person at every screening! March 1-3, 8-10 at the Pacific Film Archive 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, Ca 94704 (Near Bowditch) (510) 642-1412/Advanced Tickets: (510) 642-5249 http://bampfa.berkeley.edu $4 UCB students, $8 General, $5 Non-UCB students, seniors and disabled March 17 Presented by SF Cinematheque California College of the Arts 1111 Eighth Street (near Sixteenth), San Francisco www.sfcinematheque.org Discounts for students, seniors and disabled. ***Complete program details at wocff.berkeley.edu*** *3**. Get Published */Scholarships and contests/ Announcement of Literary Awards for unpublished manuscripts for writers between 20-35 years of age NO SUBMISSION FEE I am writing to let you inform students that you work with about our upcoming Literary Award competitions: the 50th annual Joseph Henry Jackson Literary Award, the 70th annual James Duval Phelan Literary Award, and 17th annual Mary Tanenbaum Literary Award. These three prestigious awards are offered annually to promising young writers between the ages of 20 and 35 who either were born in California or now reside in Northern California or Nevada. There is no entry fee to submit a manuscript for consideration, and there are two awards of $2,000.00 each and one award of $3,000.00. Several award-winners in recent years have secured publishing deals with major publishing houses such as St. Martin's Press, Simon & Schuster, Random House, and Knopf as a result of these awards. Former award recipients include Philip Levine, Ernest J. Gaines, Al Young, Michael Palmer, Frank Chin, Jane Hirschfield, Lyn Hejinian, David St. John, Dagoberto Gilb, and Sallie Tisdale. Deadline for submission is a postmark deadline by March 31, 2007. http://www.theintersection.org/resource_awards.php. /The Berkeley Undergraduate Journal/ is a bi-annual publication of the best undergraduate research in the humanities and social sciences. The BUJ is currently accepting submissions and staff applications. Staff Applications can be found at http://learning.berkeley.edu/buj. Note that the deadline is incorrect. Applications are actually due by Wednesday, February 21st at 4pm in 301 Campbell Hall. Subtmissions should be 15-60pgs. Submissions procedures can also be found at http://learning.berkeley.edu/buj. Note that the deadline is incorrect. Submissions are due by Wednesday, February 28th at 4pm in 301 Campbell Hall. /2007 Writing Competition/Scholarship - Gradware/ Gradware is sponsoring its first annual 2007 College Essay Scholarship: Digital Dorm Room of the Future (deadline: Mar. 16th) Some details about the scholarship: http://www.gradware.com/EssayScholarship.asp The Roosevelt Review wants your papers on politics and policy for the 2007 issue The Roosevelt Review is devoted to publishing high quality research, analysis, and policy proposals by graduate and undergraduate students. It aims to give policymakers access to untapped student intellectual capital and build connections between students and policymakers with common interests. While the primary mission of the Roosevelt Review is to present innovative policy proposals, it is also interested in research that analyzes and clarifies current modes of thinking about policy issues. If you've written a paper that analyzes current public policy or could offer a policy perspective on a given problem, please submit it. Articles are selected for originality, relevance, and readability. As a general guideline, articles should be mid-length analysis pieces of between 2000-10,000 words, and must include a bulleted executive summary of 250 to 400 words. All citations must be included, with a 'works cited' page attached. To submit your work, please email your submission to the Chair of the Editorial Board, Caitlin Howarth at caitlin@rooseveltinstitution.org, with subject line "Roosevelt Review Submission." This email should be sent with two electronic copies of the submission: one file (whose name includes the word "author") with the author's name, school, and full contact information, and one file (whose name includes "no-author') without this information. Please also indicate which policy sector(s) your paper addresses in your email. All submissions undergo blind review; names are known only to the Chair of the Editorial Board. Any questions about submissions or the Roosevelt Institution can be sent to caitlin@rooseveltinstitution.org. Papers are accepted on a rolling basis, with the final submission deadline of May 20th, 2007. Writing Prize! The author of the top rated article will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Washington, D.C. Roosevelt Policy Expo in the summer, where they will be a featured presenter before an audience of policymakers and top students from around the country. For full details and more information about the Roosevelt Institution, please visit http://rooseveltinstitution.org/publications/roosevelt_review/submit Roosevelt Critique Service The Editorial Board offers policy paper critiques for students who are interested in getting feedback on potential submissions to the Roosevelt Review. Papers seeking critique should be sent to Caitlin Howarth at caitlin@rooseveltinstitution.org with subject line "Roosevelt Critique Service", and should expect a six-week turnaround. *4. Internships and Volunteering * /Spring Credits, Summer Plans and other opportunities/ /The Magnolia Project - Education. Service. Advocacy. Our Commitment to the Gult Coast/. Do you want to make a real impact in New Orleans? Do you want first hand experience in Katrina relief? If so, check out the Magnolia Project! We're a new initiative that seeks to increase student involvement in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Whether you're interested in the physical efforts of rebuilding New Orleans or the political and social issues behind Katrina, the Magnolia Project has something valuable to offer you. So join us from May 22nd - June 12th for a three week long service trip that will change your perception of what hurricane Katrina is all about. Attend our info-session on 2/21, 3/1, and 3/12 from 7:00-8:30pm in 2050 VLSB to learn more! Check out our website at www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~magnolia or email us at magnolia.katrina@gmail.com ! /SEARCHING FOR JUSTICE? INTERESTED IN CRIMINAL LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE?/ INTERN WITH THE CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR COURT, ALAMEDA COUNTY - PRETRIAL SERVICES DIVISION WILEY MANUEL COURTHOUSE 661 Washington St. Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 268-7708 FAX: (510)-268-2801 Intern Coordinator - Cece Woo intern.manager@gmail.com PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Superior Court Pretrial Services Division provides community ties information about defendants to help the judges determine their eligibility for release on own recognizance, without posting bail. If released the Division reminds the defendants of their further court dates, and assists them to reinstate their cases to the court calendar if they fail to appear. Under the supervision of the paid staff, Interns interview recently arrested defendants in the Wiley Manuel Courthouse, Monday through Friday. The Interns are responsible for, calling references, verifying the information given, preparing a written report to the court, and making courtesy reminder calls to O.R.'d defendants. The Interns are present in court to monitor and record release dispositions. The Pretrial Services Division offers a unique opportunity to learn about the court system from the inside. Interns will have regular contact with defendants, judges, district attorneys, and public defenders. INTERN QUALIFICATIONS -MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD -At least a sophomore (second year student, not units standing) at Berkeley -Should be interested in learning the principles and procedures of the criminal justice system -Attention to detail -Excellent communications skills -Ability to work both independently and on a team with others COMMITMENT The Pretrial Services Division offers two internship programs: 1. SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM - A 12 week Summer Intensive Internship begins the first week of June and ends one week before classes begin for the Fall semester. Interns (5-7) are required to work three morning shifts (9:00 AM - Noon) and two afternoon shifts (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) per week (Monday - Friday) throughout the Summer. 2. ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM - Requires a two semester commitment. Interns (12-15) are required to work one morning shift (9:00 AM - Noon) and one afternoon shift (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) per week (Monday - Friday) throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. ***For both programs: all shifts are at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in downtown Oakland. Interns are also expected to attend mandatory orientation sessions at the beginning, and monthly in-service meetings during the course of their internship. EMAIL FOR APPLICATION INFO - intern.manager@gmail.com Great PAID internship opportunity! Find out how you can put your vibrant, creative minds and leadership skills to use and gain some great experience! /Breakthrough Collaborative (formally Summerbridge National)/ Teach. Share. Inspire . Want to make a difference this summer? Come find out about one of the top 10 internships in the country. Breakthrough Collaborative is a "students-teaching-students" program that offers enrichment to motivated middle-school students in underserved communities in various cities across the United States and abroad. Our goal is to emphasize educational excellence and rigor, leadership and community building. As a Breakthrough teacher, you will make strong connections with students and be a positive role model and mentor. Join us to find out about this great opportunity to change lives and effect change! For more information, contact: ucb.breakthrough@gmail.com (Cal Campus Recruiter) The application is located at www.breakthroughcollaborative.org and will remain open until Monday, March 5, 2007. If you have questions, please contact admissions@breakthroughcollaborative.org or call 415-442-0600 x108. /Production Internships in Broadcast Journalism and Film Production/ Positions vary by location, experience, and interests -- participants could spend the entire semester working part time at a major news network or spend ten intensive weeks shooting on-location for a feature film. We are particularly looking for rising seniors interested in spending the summer working in broadcast journalism for a major news network. www.TheIHS.org/production Application Deadline: March 1, 2007 *The Bonner Leaders Program is a nationally recognized AmeriCorps program that seeks to transform the lives of students, their campuses, their local communities and the world through service and leadership. Bonner Leaders are outstanding students who commit themselves to leadership through service and making positive change across campus and in the community. Cal Corps is recruiting 55 students of all majors and years to lead off campus programs in many areas including: reading, writing, and math literacy, environmental restoration, civic engagement and learning, and public policy. Committed students receive a $1000 voucher for tuition/loans, can earn up to 2 units, and will receive extensive leadership, career, and professional skills training. Skills developed include: ability to work with others; critical thinking; volunteer management, and program planning. Detailed position descriptions and applications found at: http://students.berkeley.edu/osl/calcorps.asp?id=1102 Applications are due Friday, March 23, 2007. * The Alternative Breaks Program immerses students in communities faced by social issues that interest them. Participants take week-long trips over winter or spring break to diverse communities and learn about a range of social issues, such as homelessness, poverty, immigration, health care, sustainability, and more. Alternative Breaks is currently recruiting 10 students to lead Alternative Weekends and Breaks in 2007-2008. Together with at least on other Break Leader, and the assistance of two student Coordinators, the intern plans and facilitates a DECal for break participants. The Break Leader has specific responsibilities of scheduling events with non-profit organizations, fundraising and budgeting for the entire trip, securing lodging, recruiting participants, and creating a scrap book which details the break. Contact Mike Bishop: bishop@berkeley.edu * Community Projects Grants are offered through a partnership between the ASUC and Cal Corps, to fund student-initiated service programs dedicated to addressing vital community needs. Cal Corps sponsorship provides groups with leadership training, specialized advising, and administrative resources to help them manage volunteers and provide effective service to their communities. Any registered student group engaged in off-campus service can apply for grants from $200-$1000. Cal Corps also accepts applications from new and emerging groups, looking to address an unmet community need. Applications Due April 20th, 2007. http://students.berkeley.edu/osl/calcorps.asp?id=1104 * Choose Your Own Adventure: Post-Graduate Service Opportunities In conjunction with UC Berkeley's Career Week 2007, Cal Corps will host a Post-Graduate Service Opportunities Networking Event on Thursday, April 19th from 3:30-5:30pm at the Alumni House. This event is geared toward students who are looking for post-grad plans other than graduate school and the typical 9-5 job, and students interested in pursuing public service careers. The event is looking to host representatives from Teach for America, the PeaceCorps, The Fund for Public Interest Research, and more! Contact: Minh Dang, mdang@berkeley.edu *5**. The Bulletin Board* /A Smattering of Postings/ FREE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP (and pizza) Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity is hosting a free law School admissions workshop. Trent Teti of Blueprint Test Preparation will cover the law school application process, the LSAT, personal statements and letters of recommendation. The seminar will be Thursday, February 22 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in Boalt Hall. room 140. Don't miss this free opportunity to learn more about the ins and outs of law school admissions! /Subject Tutors/ in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Writing: During regularly scheduled evening shifts, a team of Academic Services Tutors assist residents with their coursework and academic assignments, provide study tips and shortcuts, and promote student success. Most tutors work in one of the following four subject areas: chemistry, mathematics, physics, or writing. Tutors may be hired in other subject areas depending on the student need. Tutors are responsible for understanding and tutoring a subject area, not just one or two classes. Throughout the year tutors conduct midterm and final exam reviews and other programs as necessary. Pay rate: $12.44 per hour. Applications are available on our website at: http://academicservices.berkeley.edu/about/jobs/ The deadline to turn in these applications is Tuesday, February 27, 2007 by 5:00pm. ================================================== Listed below are all of our other job opportunities in the Academic Centers as well. Academic Services Assistant: During regularly scheduled shifts, Academic Services Assistants provide customer service support to residence hall students using the Academic Services Center. Academic Services Assistants help find answers to students' questions, monitor access to the facility, complete administrative tasks, and prepare advertising that promotes the Center. Pay rate: $9.49 per hour. Peer Advisor: Work directly with and supervised by the Peer Advising Supervisor, the ResHall Peer Advisors hired at each Unit provide general information to undergraduate residence hall students regarding university and college requirements and policies; offer career and graduate school information to residents; and organize academic and career-related programs. Pay rate: $9.49 per hour. Marketing Assistant: is responsible for overseeing the production of all electronic and print media disseminated by the Academic Centers. The Marketing Assistant oversees the marketing and publicity of the Academic Centers in the residence halls and across campus. The Marketing Assistant is also responsible for the graphic design and layout of projects for the Academic Centers, including but not limited to, web page designs, multimedia presentations, newsletter layouts, and designing other publicity products such as T-shirts, posters, flyers, etc. Pay rate: $11.10 per hour. Applications are available on our website at: http://academicservices.berkeley.edu/about/jobs/ The deadline to turn in these applications is Tuesday, February 27, 2007 by 5:00pm. For questions, students can contact Erin Wixson, who is the Training and Staff Development Specialist, at (510) 643-8565 or through e-mail address at selectioninterns@berkeley.edu. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are in need of note-takers for DSP students! To be a note-taker, you must provide notes for a DSP student by photocopying your own notes for FREE (using the photocopier in the DSP office) OR by e-mailing the notes to the DSP student. Note-takers are paid a stipend of $40 per lecture unit (e.g. $160 for a 4 unit class) at the end of the semester if all the responsibilities are fulfilled. You can find a list of classes that still need note-takers on our website dsp.berkeley.edu under the heading "NEWS - INFORMATION." If you are interested in becoming a note-taker, please e-mail dspnotes@berkeley.edu. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This undergraduate research newsletter contains the following: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Hints for applicants to programs 2. Overview of deadlines coming up in February, March, and April, including information sessions for some of those programs. 3. Workshops "Getting Started in Undergraduate Research", and "Writing a Research Proposal": Schedule for the spring. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Want to make a competitive application to one of the programs listed below? Here are some hints (from Leah Carroll, Program Coordinator of the Haas Scholars Program): a) Read the program's web site carefully. Are you eligible? What does the program seem to be looking for? Do you know any of the students now participating in the program? If so, make contact with them to get their advice on applying. b) If there are information sessions, go to the earliest one possible so you have time to act on any advice given. c) If the web site encourages you to contact the program coordinator, then do so, ASAP! d) If a proposal or essay is required as part of the application, you will want to start EARLY. A good proposal or essay takes several rounds of revision, with feedback from your professor and possibly the program coordinator of the program a must. Remember that the draft won't get read the same day you create it; allow for time for your readers to give you feedback. e) Ask for faculty and other recommendations at LEAST two weeks in advance, if at all possible. Follow the advice on this link to get the best possible recommendation: http://research.berkeley.edu/haas_scholars/documents/recommendation.html Bottom line: Remember that everything always takes longer than you think it will, so start early! Good luck! --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. RESEARCH PROGRAM DEADLINES FOR MID- TO LATE SPRING - AND INFORMATION SESSIONS HELD EARLIER THAN THAT Deadline: Usually around 4th wk of semester, but soft deadline. HISTORY TRAVEL GRANT Amount: up to $600. Intended for students enrolled in History 101, the honors thesis. Funds research-related travel. http://research.berkeley.edu/otheropps/HistTravel.html 02-15-07 deadline. NSF SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU) PROGRAM IN CELL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Amount: $3,500 + rm.+board. Students must have completed one course in bio and one in chem; must entering at least 2nd year in college and plan to be registered in fall 2006; for UCB and non-UCB students; US citizen or permanent resident. Students from underrepresented minority groups, economically disadvantaged backgrounds, or who are the first generation in their families to attend college are especially encouraged to apply. 10-wk. summer program is designed to expose participating students to core concepts of Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology. Twenty-one participating faculty provide a broad range of research options in these areas and share a strong commitment to working with undergraduates and promoting diversity in the biosciences community at Berkeley. Students will gain first-hand research experience and training in state-of-the-art research facilities, working on individual projects. 12 , most non-UCB. http://mcb.berkeley.edu/nsfreu 02-28-07 deadline. CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS Amount: $3,500. Applicant must identify organization s/he will work with. Most fellows are grad students, but u.grads have been funded in the past. Fellowship to work with human rights organizations in the United States and abroad. Also includes a pre-fieldwork orientation; post-fieldwork get-together; fall conference presentation; final paper in May. 10 participants, 1-2 of them u.grads http://www.hrcberkeley.org/fellowships/index.html 02-28-07 deadline. UCDC Internship; no funding provided. All majors may apply; must have achieved junior status (60 units) by the time their semester in Washington commences.. Applicants must be in good standing within their Colleges, preference is given to students who have completed at least 30 credits on UCB campus. Program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates from all majors to spend a semester (Fall or Spring) in Washington, D.C. pursuing full-time course work and an internship in their selected field. 25 participants/semester. Info sessions Tues., Feb. 13th: 12 noon-1:30 P.M.; Weds., Feb. 21st: 4-5:30 P.M. http://learning.berkeley.edu/ucdc/program.htm 03-?-06 estimated deadline. BERKELEY SUMMER BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH PROGRAM Amount: $3,000 probably. Apply only for projects posted on website, any major OK; apply any year. no Participants work in campus bioengineering lab all summer, present research; Biotech industry tour. 20 participants. http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/bsbrp/ 03-01-07 deadline. JUDITH LEE STRONACH BACCALAUREATE PRIZE Amount: up to $25,000. Open only to students who completed/will complete their undergrad. degree at UCB in Summer '06, December '06, Spring '07, or Summer 07. no The prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that that strive to heighten awareness about issues of social consciousness and the public good. 1-3 participants. http://ls.berkeley.edu/StronachPrize/ 03-02-07 deadline. QB3 UNDERGRADUATE BIOTECH INTERNSHIPS Competitive full-time salaries for 10 wks. For students interested in quantitative biomedical research; no seniors; bio/chem lab experience. Applicants must have completed one semester at UCB, 3.2 gpa; requires 2 recs, 1 from a UCB prof. Provides interdisciplinary biomedical research and development internships in local biotech companies, full-time, 10 wks of summer. 18 participants, approx. http://www.qb3.org/intern.htm 03-02-07 deadline. CENTER FOR LATINO POLICY RESEARCH MINI-GRANT Amount: $250-$750. Proposals must demonstrate direct relevance to domestic policy isssues affecting Chicanos or Latinos. Esp. for upper division students; priority to proposals that support thesis research. Grantee needs to submit mid-year progress report and final report, as well as expense report. 3-5 u.grad participants. Info sessions February 12 and 15. http://clpr.berkeley.edu/pages/aboutus/programs/minigrant.html 03-05-07 deadline. HAAS SCHOLARS PROGRAM Amount: $12,600. Must be on campus fall semester, work FT on project in summer. Requires 3.5 UCB gpa; grad. F'06 or Spr/Sum 07; eligibility for need-based aid. Funds independent research in all majors, as well as creative projects in the arts; June research retreat; fall weekly colloquium; April conference. 20 participants. Application requires a letter from a faculty mentor and a five-page proposal; prospective applicants are urged to read the web site carefully and then contact the Program Coordinator for an advising appointment as soon as possible. http://research.berkeley.edu/haas_scholars/ 03-07-06 3 PM deadline. CENTER FOR RACE AND GENDER Amount: $200-$1,000. For research or creative projects that address issues of race and gender, especially on the Berkeley campus and its neighboring communities, but also in California, the nation, or the world. Applications are particularly sought from students majoring in areas where race and gender issues have not previously been of major concern. For Spring '07 deadline, student must graduate after 5/07. Grants awarded for up to six months from start date. Covers direct costs related to project, but not for equipment or living expenses. Public presentation, and project description in newsletter. About 6 participants. http://crg.berkeley.edu/programs/grants/grants.html 03-12-2007; April, 2007; November, 2007 deadlines. BIOLOGY FELLOWS PROGRAM Amount: $1500 ac. year, $3500 summer. Applicant must graduate AFTER program; esp. for "needy" students, women, under-rep but all encouraged to apply. Project must be in the biological sciences, broadly defined, 2.7+ gpa. For ac. year fellowship, must have lab placement in order to apply. Student carries out research in lab in biological sciences; enrichment meetings (grad school advice, etc.) 15 participants. http://research.berkeley.edu/Biology_Fellows/BFP.html 03-16-07 deadline. SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM (SURP) Ac. credit or stipend at discretion of mentor. Projects only in the biological sciences, although some also relate to chemistry, computer science, or other disciplines. no Summer apprenticeship program in bio sciences. 45 participants/summer. http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/SURP/ 03-23-07 deadline. SURF: SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (L&S) Amount: $3,000. L&S only 3.0 gpa; grad F'07or Spr/Sum'08. Funds independent summer research; a few mtgs in the summer. 38 participants, approx. Info sessions: Monday, February 12, 2007, 2:15-3:00 Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 1:15-2:00 Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 5:15-6:00 http://research.berkeley.edu/surf/ 04-01-07 estimated deadline. GROUP SUMMER RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIPS (TOWNSEND CENTER) Amount: $2,500. Projects are in the humanities (and social sciences). Students must apply to one of 12 faculty projects no Pairs faculty members and undergraduate students in summer research projects. 12 participants. http://townsendcenter.berkeley.edu/groupapprentices.shtml 04-03-07 estimated deadline. CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEACE AND WELL-BEING UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Amount: $3,000. Applicant's work should relate to how people connect with each other and how we can reduce the tensions and alienation that get in the way of benevolent interactions. Topic can be across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, with a particular focus on the social-behavioral sciences. Fellows receive research funding; contribute to Center's website and quarterly magazine; attend Center symposia and lectures; go to monthly fellows meetings to share progress, solicit feedback, and identify resources; poster presentation; final report. 1 participant. http://peacecenter.berkeley.edu/research_fellowships.html 04-04-07 deadline. DAVID SCHOLARS PROGRAM Amount: $16,500. sciences Applicants should be planning a PhD, in good ac. standing; soph. or jr. , eligible for need-based fin. aid. Funds indep. research in the sciences; community service in low-incomes schools req'd; 4 participants, app. Info sessions: Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 2:00-3:00pm, 2063 VLSB Thursday, March 1, 2007, 1:00-2:00pm, 2063 VLSB Friday, March 9, 2007, 12:00-1:00pm, 2063 VLSB Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 2:00-3:00pm, 2063 VLSB http://research.berkeley.edu/david/index.html 04-06-07 deadline; September, 2007 deadline; Jan. 08 deadline. SPONSORED PROJECTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (SPUR - CNR) Amount: up to $2,000 for student-initiated. Both faculty and student must be in College of Natural Resources. 2.0 gpa Students can apply to work on faculty-initiated projects (soph, jr., or sr.), or can submit their own projects for funding (with support of a faculty mentor) -- usually jr. or sr. 25 participants/yr. , app. http://cnr.berkeley.edu/site/about_spur_students.php 04-30-07, Sept. 07, Dec. 07 deadlines. TRAVEL GRANTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (L&S) Amount: up to $500. L&S only priority to seniors. Provides funds for travel for data collection or for presentation at professional meetings. 15 particip./year., approximately. http://research.berkeley.edu/travel/ Deadline: rolling until $ is gone. ASUC ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANTS Amount: usually up to $500. Highest priority to students with carefully thought-out proposals, support of a faculty mentor, and who have sought out other support. Academic Opportunity Fund awards grants for academic travel that enhances student access to valuable educational experiences beyond the classroom. 90 participants/yr. , app. http://www.asuc.org/grants ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. RESEARCH WORKSHOPS FOR THE SPRING Workshop A How to Get Started in Undergraduate Research -What makes for a good topic -How to find a mentor -Research programs on and off campus All sessions in 344 Campell Hall: Tuesday 2/20 12-1 PM Workshop B Writing a Research Proposal (you should come with a specific topic in mind, since you will be guided through the writing of a first draft of the proposal during the workshop; science/engineering students should already be in the lab where they plan to do the research.). All sessions in 344 Campbell Hall Friday, 2/23 4-5:30 PM Friday, 3/9 3:30-5:00 Detailed info on "Getting started in undergraduate research" and "How to Write a Research Proposal" workshops can be seen at this link: http://research.berkeley.edu/haas_scholars/schedule.html Thanks for reading! *The English Undergraduate Association* *EUA President:* Elizabeth Kremen * Vice President:* J. Antonio Templanza *Treasurer:* Kali Peterson *Publicity Officer, Website Editor:* Lisa Caravello *Social Events Coordinator:* Kevin Ligutom *Community Outreach Coordinator:* Stephanie Haaser Would you like to subscribe, unsubscribe, or be emailed in text-only? Are you receiving duplicate emails? Do you have announcements to be posted? Email us and let us know. Our address is berkeley.eua@gmail.com. Visit our webpage: http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~eua We have *ARCHIVED COPIES * of the newsletter at: http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~eua/html/newsletter.html |