With the increased enrollment of students who openly identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (GLBTQ), the Michigan Tech Safe Place Program is designed to be a comprehensive and in-depth resource to better prepare faculty, staff, and graduate assistants to address the needs of these students. The training program addresses a wide range of terms that GLBTQ students use to define their identities, issues that GLBTQ students often deal with during the coming out process, concerns that GLBTQ students face both in and out of the classroom, ways that faculty, staff, and graduate assistants can create inclusive classroom and office environments, where faculty, staff, and graduate assistants can refer students who need to report harassment, and the on- and off-campus resources available to students. All graduate students are invited to participate in the program. The spring 2013 training times and the online registration form are available at http://safeplace.mtu.edu/register.php.
AEG announces student scholarships for 2013
To apply for the AEG student scholarships: https://www.aegfoundation.org:16450/applications/index.php
The scholarship applications are due on Feb 1st, 2013.
Student membership of AEG is required to qualify for the scholarship. But the good news is that the AEG student membership is free.
For more details on the membership:
http://www.aegweb.org/home/join
For more details about the AEG Michigan Tech students chapter:
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~toommen/aegstudentchapter.html
The Ethics education program, funded by the National Science Foundation, offers busy graduate students a unique opportunity to build an understanding of intellectual property that will complement their studies, research, and instructional goals.
Students will participate in a non-credit (no-cost) and semester-long program that is guided by Michigan Tech copyright and patent experts. Learn with peers in online environments, during weekly evening meetings, and during four (4) special dinner meetings with campus experts to develop a broad understanding of copyright and patent
fundamentals in the context of academic research and publishing. Engage in guided team activities to analyze IP case scenarios relevant to graduate studies and to share their informed analysis with others.
Students will gain a competitive edge for their graduate studies and with future employers. They will explore the beneficial balance of IP law that supports the continuous advancement of knowledge by protecting, rewarding, and encouraging originality in STEM research. On successful program completion, they will receive a certificate of
training in intellectual property.
Enroll now at:
http://www.gradschool2.mtu.edu/registration/events/
An orientation dinner meeting is scheduled for the fourth week of the semester on Wednesday, February 6 in the library.
This article from ASEE Prism has some great insights into the training some universities are offering students so that they can hit the ground running in industrial positions. Michigan Tech offers business training for its student both formally and informally. If a career in industry might be in your future, try checking out these suggestions to find relevant training to help you succeed.
The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), invites applications for the Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program.
A PhD. in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, biology, or related field is required. Each applicant must be no more than three years beyond receiving his/her doctorate degree. Applicants should not have previously held more than one postdoctoral appointment. Current ORNL postdoctoral appointees and staff members are not eligible. Previous experience in neutron or X-ray scattering is highly desired; however, outstanding candidates possessing related expertise are also encouraged to apply. Strong written and oral communication skills as evidenced by a significant publication record, and the desire to work in a team environment on scientifically challenging problems are required.
Applicants should have a PhD degree conferred on or after January 2010.
For more information regarding the program, and application instructions please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/shullfellowship.
Application deadline is January 31, 2013
In addition to your CV, please include a short research statement and names of at least three professional/academic references. This position will remain open until a candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word(.doc, .docx), Excel(.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint(.ppt, .pptx), Adobe(.pdf), Rich Text Format(.rtf), HTML(.htm, html) and text files(.txt) up to 2MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov. Al Ekkenbus, Ph. D
NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2013-2014 academic year. This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines.
The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA’s scientific goals. Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities.
The deadline for NEW applications is February 1, 2013, and the deadline for RENEWAL applications is March 15, 2013.
The NESSF call for proposals and submission instructions are located at the NESSF 13 solicitation index page.
Also refer to “Proposal Submission Instructions” and “Frequently Asked Questions” listed under “Other Documents” on the NESSF 13 solicitation index page.
All proposals must be submitted in electronic format only through the NASA NSPIRES system. The advisor has an active role in the submission of the fellowship proposal. To use the NSPIRES system, the advisor, the student, and the university must all Register.
More information and how you can register, http://nspires.nasaprs.com/
For further information contact: Claire Macaulay, Program Administrator for NESSF Earth Science Research, Telephone: (202) 358-0151, E-mail: claire.i.macaulay@nasa.gov or Dolores Holland, Program Administrator for NESSF Heliophysics Research, Planetary Science Research, and Astrophysics Research, Telephone: (202) 358-0734, E-mail: hq-nessf-Space@nasa.gov.
Drivers of many new cars will have better taillights, thanks to a partnership between Michigan Technological University students and 3M.
Michigan Tech’s Consumer Products Manufacturing and Blue Marble Security Enterprise–teams of students that take on challenges faced by industry–tested 3M’s Uniform Lighting Lens (ULL), investigating the optical properties of the material. Four years later, that material is now on the market and will be debuting on more cars in the near future.
The project was “a good example of getting students involved with problems of interest to industry,” said Brett Spigarelli, a PhD candidate is chemical engineering at Michigan Tech and advisor to the Consumer Products Manufacturing Enterprise. on Mountain native, said. “It’s a lot of what you do when you get out there on the job,” explained Spigarelli, an Iron Mountain native who worked on the 3M project as an undergraduate at Michigan Tech.
ULL is designed to better disperse the light of LEDs (light emitting diode), increasing effectiveness while still enjoying the same energy savings compared to halogen bulbs. The challenge was in applying ULL, a film, in industrial applications and ensuring that it would hold up to the manufacturing process. This was where 3M asked Michigan Tech students to step in early in 2009.
For the full story, see taillight.
Published in TechToday by Kevin Hodur, creative writer
Kalamazoo Community Foundation announces the George L. Disborough Trout Unlimited Research Grant
Purpose and Sponsor: This research grant fund was established at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation by the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (KVCTU) for the purpose of recognizing and supporting studies of trout habitat or other projects consistent with the goals and objectives of Trout Unlimited. KVCTU’s goals are to preserve wild rivers, clean up polluted waters, maintain early warning Water Quality Surveillance programs, educate the public through workshops and seminars, and speak for the concerns of all anglers and conservationists.
Eligibility Criteria: The grant will be awarded based on the merit of the proposed project and not on the financial need of the applicant. The project must be consistent with the mission of Trout Unlimited, take place in North America, and the recipient must be a citizen of the United States or a Permanent Resident Alien (Green card holder) and a graduate student at an accredited college or university.
Selection Criteria: The grant will be awarded based on the project location, subject, distinctiveness, and method of implementation. Preference will be given to studies related to resident populations of coldwater salmonids rather than those related to anadromous species. The written proposal, talents required to perform the project, the candidate’s grade point average, and place of residence will also be considered.
Application Deadline is February 15, 2013
Access the George L. Disborough Trout Unlimited Research Grant Application at:
http://www.kalfound.org/Scholarships/FormsPaperApplications/tabid/237/Default.aspx
Contact Information: Kalamazoo Community Foundation, 151 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Additional Grant information is available at:
http://www.kalfound.org/Scholarships/OurScholarships/tabid/230/s/1016/Default.aspx
The Inter-American Foundation Grassroots Development Fellowship Program
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) was created in 1969 by the United States Congress to fund the self-help initiatives of the organized poor in Latin America and the Caribbean and the groups that directly support them.
IAF’s Fellowships are intended to increase awareness of grassroots development efforts while building a community of professionals and scholars knowledgeable in the subject. Fellows examine the efforts of the rural and urban poor to improve their lives, their methods of organization and production, and the policies and programs designed to alleviate their poverty.
All inquiries should be directed to The Institute of International Education at iaffellowships@iie.org
The deadline for the 2013-2014 fellowship cycle is January 22, 2013
Eligibility – The applicant must be a Ph.D. student, must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university, and must have completed all course requirements and qualifying or comprehensive examinations for the doctoral degree before initiating IAF-funded field research. For more on eligibility or to Apply.
The J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library is offering another round of its EndNote workshops.
EndNote is a citation management software that helps you easily create and manage bibliographic information and incorporate references into your writing. In other words, EndNote streamlines the research and reporting process.
Seating for these workshops is limited and registration is required. To register please visit: EndNote LibGuide
EndNote Basic I: Creating and Organizing an EndNote Library on December 19th @ 11:00 AM
The Van Pelt and Opie Library is offering a 1 hour introductory workshop on creating and managing references using the citation management software, EndNote. EndNote allows you to easily collect, organize and use your research references. No prior knowledge of EndNote is necessary
In this workshop participants will learn how to:
- Build an EndNote collection of citations (i.e. EndNote library)
- How to manage an EndNote library
EndNote Basic II: Cite While You Write (CWYW) on December 19th @ 12:15 PM
The Van Pelt and Opie Library is offering an 1 hour EndNote Workshop on how to incorporate your EndNote Library citations into a written document (MS Word). Attendance of EndNote Basic I, or prior knowledge of building and managing an EndNote library, is highly recommended.
In this workshop participants will learn how to:
- Incorporate EndNote Library references into a written document (MS Word)
- Import specialized output styles
EndNote Special Topics: Managing Journal Terms List on December 19th @ 1:30 PM
Some publication submission requirements specify abbreviations for journal titles in citations while others prefer full journal titles. The EndNote Journal Terms List feature can simplify this process for you by managing both the journal title abbreviations and full titles. The Van Pelt and Opie Library is offering a 45 minute EndNote Workshop on how to manage Journal Terms List. Attendance of EndNote Basic I & II workshops, or prior knowledge of creating an EndNote Library and using CWYW, is highly recommended.
In this workshop participants will learn how to:
- How to create a Journal Terms List
- How to add/modify Journal Abbreviations
- How to auto update a Journal Terms List
Seating for these workshops is limited and registration is required. To register please visit: EndNote LibGuide
Note: Our sessions use EndNote X5 on PCs. Laptop users are encouraged to update their versions of EndNote prior to the session. See the library’s EndNote Download page.