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American Heart Association Undergraduate Student Research Program
The purpose of this program is to encourage talented undergraduate students from all disciplines to consider careers in biomedical research, particularly as it pertains to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular areas. Students are assigned to leading research laboratories in California, Nevada and Utah for a ten-week period during the summer. The projects students work on range from basic molecular research to direct physiological studies.
Website: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3013196
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Applied Mathematical Sciences Summer Institute (AMSSI)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Loyola Marymount University
This summer institute strives to prepare students for successful future study through an intensive research experience, quality mentoring, and the establishment of a strong support network. Group activities around Los Angeles also contribute to the establishment of the AMSSI research community.
Website: http://www.amssi.org/page1.html
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Argonne National Laboratory Department of Energy Student Undergraduate Laboratory and Student Research Participation Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, a major research center, announces opportunities for university undergraduate students to participate in the Laboratory's ongoing research programs. In addition, they are sponsoring research participation programs at Argonne as well as other DOE facilities. At Argonne, students may obtain research experience through the DOE's Student Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program or the Student Research Participation Program.
Website: http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_undergrad/summer.htm
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BASE Summer Program - U.C. Berkeley Haas School of Business
Undergraduate students from around the country will gain a competitive edge through BASE, the summer business boot camp for non-business majors. BASE is the only premier university program for non-business majors that offers complete courses from the university's business curriculum and nine units of academic credit. The ideal participant of the BASE Program is an undergraduate student who will have recently completed his or her sophomore, junior, or senior year, and who has already gained a solid foundation in liberal arts, sciences or engineering.
Website: http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/
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Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institutes (BBSI)
This summer program provides students majoring in the biological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences with experience in interdisciplinary bioengineering or bioinformatics research and education. The Summer Institutes, occurring at nine university campuses across the country, are open to junior and senior undergraduates and, in most cases, first-year graduate students from the host university or other institution. They combine for-credit coursework and research seminars with hands-on research mentored by leading faculty in the field. The program emphasizes the inclusion of women, under-represented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Students receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.ccbb.pitt.edu/bbsi/
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Carleton & St. Olaf Colleges' Summer Mathematics Program for Women
Admission into this program is limited to female mathematics students who are currently completing their first or second year of college. Students are expected to have had Calculus and Linear Algebra. It’s an intensive four-week summer mathematics program for undergraduate female math majors. The students will immerse themselves in mathematics, living and working in a supportive community of women scholars (undergraduates, graduates, and post-graduates) who are passionate about learning and doing mathematics. The program's intent is three-fold: to excite these young women about mathematics and mathematical careers, to provide them with the tools they will need to succeed in a mathematical career, and to connect them with a network of fellow female mathematicians.
Website: http://www.math.carleton.edu/smp/
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Computational Chemistry and Materials Science Summer Institute
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
The goal of this summer institute is to provide an opportunity for graduate students to explore and learn some of the cutting-edge methods in computational materials sciences, computational chemistry, and other related areas of computational science during their first few years of graduate study. Ten summer fellows will be selected from among an open pool of applicants who have demonstrated a strong interest in computational sciences. Each student will spend ten weeks at LLNL as the guest of an LLNL host scientist working on a computational project in the host's area of expertise. In addition, the students will take short courses presented by the leading professors and scientists, covering state-of-the-art and emerging computational methods, while focusing on the practical aspects of their numerical implementation.
Website: http://www-cms.llnl.gov/ccms_summer_inst/
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EDGE Program
Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education is a program funded by the National Security Agency and is designed to strengthen the ability of women and minority students to successfully complete graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. Applicants should be graduating seniors who are planning to attend grad school.
Website: http://www.edgeforwomen.org/
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George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics
The George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (SPWM) is a five-week intensive program for mathematically talented undergraduate women who are completing their junior year and may be contemplating graduate study in the mathematical sciences. Goals of this program are to communicate an enthusiasm for mathematics, to develop research skills, to cultivate mathematical self-confidence and independence, and to promote success in graduate school. Participants receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.gwu.edu/~math/spwm.html
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Graduate Research Program for Women
The Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) is designed to identify and develop research ability in women and to increase female representation in science and engineering. GRPW is sponsored by the Lucent Technologies Foundation and Bell Laboratories, and provides financial support for outstanding women students who are pursuing full-time doctoral studies in the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communications Science, Computer Science / Engineering Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Materials Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering Operations Research, Physics, and Statistics.
Website: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wps/portal/careers/
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Groton School Teacher-Intern Program
Groton School, a coeducational boarding school of 350 students in grades 8 through 12, is offering a Teacher-Intern Program for college students interested in working under supervision to develop the varied skills required of secondary boarding school teachers.The interns will participate in supervised teaching under the guidance of an experienced member of the department, observation of other classes, and teaching or assisting in at least one other class. Applicants should be graduating seniors.
Website: http://www.groton.org/home/content.asp?id=47
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HSBC/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program and Summer Internships
HSBC North America and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) offer 8- to 10-week paid summer internships at HSBC facilities with corporate mentors and real work experience, as well as need-based scholarships (up to $15,000 per year, renewable).
Website: http://www.uncf.org/internships/internshipdetail.asp?id=71
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Institute for Advanced Study, Park City IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI)
The IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute runs education and research programs that bring together the mathematics community in a unique way. High school teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, college and university faculty, and researchers working at the most advanced levels of inquiry in both mathematics and mathematics education participate in distinct but overlapping programs. The PCMI is sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, and receives major support from the National Science Foundation.
Website: http://www.admin.ias.edu/ma/
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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics: Research in Industrial Projects for Students
The Research in Industrial Projects (RIPS) Program provides an opportunity for college and university upper classmen/women to work in teams on a real-world research project proposed by a sponsor from industry or a national lab. Participants receive room and board as well as a stipend.
Website: http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/rips2008/default.aspx
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Institute for Systems Research – University of Maryland
Faculty and students at the Institute for Systems Research (ISR) perform basic and applied research with an emphasis on five major research directions: global communications systems, sensor-actuator networks, next-generation product realization systems, societal infrastructure systems, and cross-disciplinary systems education. ISR seeks a balanced, integrated approach to the design and control of large, heterogeneous systems, bringing together a diversified team of outstanding engineers, scientists, and students to research, develop, and implement advances in systems engineering.
Website: http://www.isr.umd.edu/research/REU.htm
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LAUSD District Intern Program
The Los Angeles Unified School District offers a tuition free certification program for students seeking a credential in Math, Science, English, and Special Education. See webpage for more details. Pre-employment requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, Official transcripts for bachelor’s degree reflecting a minimum GPA of 2.7, Passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test, Passage of subject matter competency exam or subject matter waivers are accepted for those who have completed their degree in a California institution and have completed a university waiver program.
Website: http://www.teachinla.com/cert/di_single.html
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Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Students will explore the interaction of several areas of mathematics centering around group actions, graphs and polyhedra, braids and knots. Students and faculty will look at higher-dimensional versions of these things, especially two-dimensional complexes and surfaces in relation to combinatorial group theory. Participants will receive a stipend.
Website: https://www.math.lsu.edu/~reu/application/index.php
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Summer Internship Program
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBRI) offers teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and educators. The focus of the MBARI internship is on the intern’s professional development—learning research techniques and improving communication and collaboration skills. Each intern will have an MBARI mentor who will supervise a specific project. Interns will also serve as peer-mentors to other interns. Participants will receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.mbari.org/education/internship/08interns/08announce.htm
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NASA
Programs are designed to introduce undergraduate students majoring in all areas of the physical sciences to research opportunities in the atmospheric, hydrospheric, and terrestrial sciences, both theoretical and experimental (no previous experience in these fields is necessary).
Website: http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/studentopps/employment/programs.htm
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National Security Agency Director’s Summer Program
The Director's Summer Program (DSP) is a highly competitive program that seeks to reach the Nation's most outstanding undergraduate mathematics majors. Each summer we invite 24 exceptional students to put their problem-solving skills to the test in mathematics, cryptology, and communications technology. These problems often involve applications of abstract algebra, geometry, number theory, probability, statistics, combinatorics, graph theory, algorithms, computer science, and analysis.
Website: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_1.cfm
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NIH Summer of Discovery
The Summer of Discovery Program awards internships to outstanding college undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biological sciences. Interns will work on a research project that entails exposure to the latest biochemical, molecular, and analytical techniques in that field. Participants will receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/summers/home.htm
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Ohio State University Summer Program in Mathematical Biology for Undergraduates
The program consists of two parts: two weeks of introductory lectures plus short projects and a computer lab, and a summer long research experience (6 weeks to be followed after the first 2 weeks) devoted to projects in the interface of mathematics, statistics, and biological sciences. Participants will receive a stipend.
Website: http://mbi.osu.edu/eduprograms/2008description.html
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PacifiCare Actuarial Internships
The Actuarial Summer Internship Program (ASIP) at PacifiCare is a 10-week program from June to September, with flexible start and end dates depending on each intern's summer schedule. Interns will work 40 hours per week at either the Cypress or Santa Ana office in Orange County, California. Salary is competitive. Interns will work on projects ranging from product pricing, provider contract analysis, reserves calculation to financial reporting. During the process, interns will go through various training programs to learn more about the managed care industry, PacifiCare's business models, and how to use database query language and Microsoft applications to perform actuarial calculations.
The internships are open to juniors and seniors who major in mathematics or statistics and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Website: http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/actuarial/index.htm
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Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)
Graduate internship program
Each year PARC invites highly qualified graduate students to join its community of researchers for the summer. Technical internships may be in research or advanced development, working with top researchers and pursuing independent projects. Successful applicants typically hold Bachelor's degrees in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields and are enrolled in advanced degree programs by the time their internships begin.
Website: http://www.parc.com/contact/employment/intern/default.html
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Princeton University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics
The program brings together research mathematicians with undergraduate and graduate students for an intensive 11-day workshop on the campus of the Institute for Advanced Study, which is designed to address issues of gender imbalance in mathematics. Founded in 1994, the program includes lectures and seminars on a focused topic, mentoring, discussions on peer relations, an introduction to career opportunities and a women in sciences seminar.
Website: http://www.math.ias.edu/womensprogram/
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Sponsors for Educational Opportunity
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is a non-profit organization that seeks to place high achieving Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and Native-American students in Wall Street internships. Individuals are placed in a top Wall Street firm for the summer. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Website: http://www.seo-ny.org/main11.php?which=1
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Summer Math Institute at Cornell University
Are you considering graduate study in the mathematical sciences? The Summer Math Institute at Cornell University provides an opportunity to explore the world of mathematics, and helps prepare students for the rigors of graduate school. Participants spend seven weeks at Cornell's scenic Ithaca, NY campus taking an upper-level course in Real Analysis and working on interdisciplinary research projects. This year's research areas are Dynamical Systems and Neurobiology, and Random Graphs and Algorithms. Participants also meet guest speakers from leading academic institutions, and can take advantage of Ithaca's many recreational activities. Cornell University especially encourages applications from women and minorities.
Website: http://www.math.cornell.edu/~smi/
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SURE Program at Emory
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Emory (SURE) allows undergraduate students to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor. Students receive training in the research methods applicable to their research plan, analyze their data and create written and oral presentations of their results. At the end of the summer, each participant takes part in a formal research symposium. Panels of faculty and graduate students help explore mentoring issues, and make recommendations on how to choose a graduate program and how to balance work and family responsibilities. Speakers address their own involvement in science careers and the requirements for success in their fields. Weekly ethics discussions allow students to explore the ethical aspects of research careers. Participants receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/SURE/SURE.html
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University of Colorado Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART)
Hosted by the University of Colorado at Boulder, SMART interns conduct research projects in science, math, and engineering fields under the guidance of a faculty mentor and see firsthand graduate student life at a major institution. Participants receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/SMART/SMARTWebsite/
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Universtiy of Nebraska IMMERSE - Intenvsive Mathematics: Mentoring, Education, and Research Summer Experience
IMMERSE assists students in making the transition from undergraduate to graduate study. The core of the program consists of two courses, one in analysis and one in algebra, with a special emphasis on learning how to read research papers. Participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, and must have the intent to enroll in a graduate program in mathematics (in which the Ph.D. degree is offered) for the fall semester. Participants receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.math.unl.edu/programs/mctp/immerse/
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University of Texas Biomedical Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (B-SURE)
This program is for students who are in their second or third year of college as engineering, physics, computer science or mathematics majors. The intent of the program is to expose students from these fields to opportunities for application of their skills to careers in the bio-medical sciences. Students will participate in a semi-independent bench research project in one of 20+ research labs in the graduate, medical and dental schools of the university's Health Science Center at San Antonio. Students choose the lab in which they wish to work, and present their work in a symposium at the end of the program. Participants receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.uthscsa.edu/outreach/summer.asp
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University of Wisconsin – Madison Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics
The Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to explore a career in biostatistics and bioinformatics, the type of applications of biostatistics in basic and clinical research, and the career opportunities to apply mathematical science to develop new methods for design and analysis of resulting data. Over a 6-week summer school session participants will be engaged in two 3-credit courses for a total of 6 credits that can transfer back to participants' undergraduate institutions. The first course will be an Introduction to Concepts in Biostatistics, which will provide an overview of fundamental statistical concepts. The second course, a practical working course, "Practicum in Basic Biostatistics," will give students exposure to analyzing data from basic science experiments, clinical trials and observational studies.
Website: http://www.biostat.wisc.edu/Educational_Resources/SIBS/
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University of Wisconsin – Madison Summer Research Program in Computational Biology and Biostatistics
The Computational Biology and Biostatistics Summer Research Program (CBB), gives minority undergraduate students the opportunity to explore a career in biostatistics and bioinformatics by working closely with faculty and staff mentors. Students will work one-on- one with a faculty mentor on a chosen research topic, and present their work at the end of the summer to other IBS-SRP participants. Participant will receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.biostat.wisc.edu/Educational_Resources/CBB/
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U.S. Department of Energy Professional Internship Program
Research participation appointments for higher education students at all levels. Ongoing appointments are made for students of the sciences, social science, computer science, mathematics, and engineering to perform research under the mentorship of an Oak Ridge National Laboratory staff scientist or engineer. Outstanding students in these majors have the opportunity to enhance their academic work with hands-on research and to be trained in the use of state of the art instrumentation and facilities.
Website: http://see.orau.org/AcademicStatus.aspx?type=Undergrad
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Wabash Summer Institute in Algebra (WSIA)
The Wabash Summer Institute in Algebra (WSIA) is an eight-week research experience in abstract algebra for mathematics undergraduates. Participants will explore three diverse areas in abstract algebra and conduct original research in small teams in one of these areas. In addition, participants will engage in seminars designed to investigate the ethics of research. Select participants will present their results at the Joint Mathematical Meetings in San Diego.
Website: http://www.wabash.edu/academics/math/wsim
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