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Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s major research centers, offers opportunities for qualified graduate students to carry on their master’s or doctoral thesis research at the laboratory. Thesis Parts Appointments are for students who wish to perform only a portion of their dissertation research or to satisfy practicum requirements at Argonne. The work a student proposes must be related to work in progress at the laboratory and must require resources not available on campus.
For more information visit: http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_graduate/thesispa.htm
The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) is designed by the NIST Boulder Laboratories to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students. Fellowships are awarded to assure continued growth and progress of science and engineering in the United States.
For additional information about research areas at NIST go to www.boulder.nist.gov.
All PREP applicants must be full-time students, who are U.S. citizens (or hold permanent residence visas) and have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: May 28, 2010
Contact Information:
For questions, please contact
Rosemary O’Connor
Office of the Director
NIST
325 Broadway, MC 104.01
Boulder, CO 80305-3328
(303) 497-5238
roconnor@boulder.nist.gov
The Sigma Xi Grants-in Aid of research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 80 years. By encouraging close working relationships between students and faculty, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.
The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research.
Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.
While membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement for applying for funding from the Grants-in-Aid of Research program, approximately 75% of funds are restricted for use by dues paying student members of Sigma Xi or students whose project advisor is a dues paying member of Sigma Xi. Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.
For more information visit: http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a 3-year, $3 million grant to the Hydro Research Foundation. Approximately 25 fellowships will be awarded as early as June 2010 and will continue for two academic years.
Fellowship includes: Up to $26,000 living stipend, $2,000 annual honorarium for professor supervising fellow’s work, up to $16,900 allowance for tuition & university-sponsored health insurance, and attendance at 3 Hydro Fellows Roundtables.
Eligibility: Students who are American citizens and who will complete their Master’s by June 2012 or their Doctorate degree by June 2013 are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted from students who will be conducting research directly related to hydropower in the fields of engineering, environmental and biologic science, or regulatory/economics.
Details available at www.hydrofoundation.org
If interested in applying please contact Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu).
The Graduate School is pleased to announce it’s inaugural group of Dean’s Fellows. These students began their doctoral studies in 2009, and have received a supplement to their stipend and summer support.
The following PhD candidates have received a one-time award:
- Carol A. Engelmann, Geology
- Weston H. Thomas, Electrical Engineering
- Michael D. Via, Chemical Engineering
The fellowships are made possible by the Graduate School and the Class of 1950.
Application procedures for the Graduate School fellowship programs and photographs of recent recipients can be found online. Nominations are currently open for Finishing Fellowships and Dean’s Fellowships.
If you have any questions, contact Debra Charlesworth.
The Graduate School has awarded its Finishing Fellowships for spring 2010.
The following PhD candidates have received a one-time award:
- Shreehari Elangovan, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- Margot J. Hutchins, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- Aaron David LaLonde, Materials Science and Engineering
- Sara Robinson, Forest Science
- Yuejun Yin, Civil Engineering
The fellowships are made possible by the Graduate School.
Application procedures for the Graduate School fellowship programs and photographs of recent recipients can be found online. Nominations are currently open for Finishing Fellowships and Dean’s Fellowships.
If you have any questions, contact Debra Charlesworth.
Over $10,000 in designated railroad scholarships are available for graduate or undergraduate students in any discipline with an interest in railroad transportation. Interested students are encourage to apply for AREMA, CSX Transportation and UP Railroad scholarships.
CSX Transportation offers two $1,000 Diversity Scholarships open to all undergraduate students in any discipline with an interest in railroad transportation. Preference will be given to females and minorities involved in rail activities.
UP Railroad has three scholarships available to students (graduate or undergraduate) in any discipline with an interest in rail transportation. Each scholarship is worth $2,000.
American Railway and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) has two $1,000 scholarships available for Rail Engineering and Activities Club (REAC) members. One scholarship will be available to an officer of REAC and another awarded to a student involved with the club. All applications to AREMA are eligible for over $37,000 of other AREMA scholarships. In the past, Michigan Tech students have received numerous AREMA scholarships.
CSX and UP applications must be received by Bill Sproule by Friday, March 5. AREMA scholarships must be received by AREMA by Friday, March 12. Only one AREMA application is necessary for all available AREMA scholarships.
Guidelines and applications can be downloaded online.
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The School of Business and Economics will welcome the first student cohort in the accredited MBA online program this fall. At 7 p.m., today, the first of four webinars will be held to provide information and answer questions about the new program.
More information is available on the School of Business and Economics website.
We had a chance to talk with Lt. Col. Otha Thornton via email and a 15-minute telephone call.
The former leader of the Army ROTC program, who also was our commencement speaker in May of 2009, is stationed in Iraq at Camp Victory in north Baghdad. He is helping facilitate the drawdown of troops, but his biggest and most challenging job is what he calls “casualty operations,” which involves taking care of the wounded and the deceased.
“Probably one of the toughest jobs I’ve had,” he says. “We track the fallen from the time they go down until they get to the US. To perform these duties–from the front of the spear–truly reinforces the gravity of our business.”
How is he treated by locals?
“Very well. I deal with both civilians and military. They’re appreciative of what we’re doing.”
The war is divisive on the home front. What’s the mood among the soldiers?
“The morale is pretty good. They’re highly disciplined. They understand why they’re here and what they’re doing. In the military, you pray for peace but prepare for war.”
Are you in harm’s way?
“Yes.”
Are you scared?
“No. I believe when it’s a person’s time to go, it’s time to go. I wake up and take care of my profession for the day. Then the next day I get up and do it all over again.”
Is the American public well-informed or misinformed about the war?
“Generally pretty well informed. They realize that Iraq can be a regional model of democracy.”
Where is your family?
“My wife and son are in Maryland. I talk to them at least once a week. The technology to do that from the battlefield is wonderful.”
Do you miss Houghton?
“Oh, yeah. I’m coming home in April and I’ll be up to visit in the spring or fall. I’m counting the days.”
Over 20 years in the military, Thornton has served in 22 countries but never traveled far from his values. “I am extremely proud to be an American,” he says.
He was stationed at Michigan Tech from 1999 to 2002 and served as a recruiter, public affairs officer and assistant professor of military science. While here, he earned a master’s degree in rhetoric and technical communication. He received the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2003.
by John Gagnon, promotional writer
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