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Tag: Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

First In Series of Federal Funding Workshops – Sept 15th and 16th.

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A federal fellowship/scholarship writing workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 15th  and Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 in Fisher 135.

You will only need to attend one of the workshops, as they are the same workshop, different days and time.

During the workshop we will review 3 samples of NSF GRFP personal statement essays. Tips will be given on how to organize your essay, utilize wording, and meet the merit criteria expected by reviewers

Prepare for the workshop by:

1. Understanding how NSF defines “broader impacts”

2. Brainstorming answers to NSF “personal statement” questions


    If you (or someone you know) plan on attending, please RSVP to Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu).

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    The Department of Education Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program

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    The Department of Education invites applications for Fiscal Year 2011
    awards for the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program for graduate study in
    the social sciences, arts, and humanities.  Eligible students must be
    U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be either entering, or
    have not yet finished, the first full year in a graduate program leading
    to the highest terminal degree in their field.  Approximately $1.5
    million is available; the department expects to award 33 new fellowships
    at an estimated average amount of $43,989.  Applications are due by
    September 30, 2010.

    Interested applicants should contact Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu).

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    Graduate Students Invited to Meet with NSF Program Officer, Michael Gorman

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    On May 17 and 18, Michigan Tech will host a visit by National Science Foundation program officer Michael Gorman, program director for science, technology and society. Gorman, a cognitive psychologist and former Michigan Tech faculty member, will deliver a general presentation about NSF and its research and education programs. He also will deliver presentations for and participate in focused discussions about developing NSF support for on-going activities here at Tech, that are related to nano-scale sciences and engineering (one of Gorman’s personal interests), and developments in the social sciences.

    This is an important opportunity to learn about the most recent developments across the foundation. The campus community is invited to any of his activities. Time is built into every event to allow one-on-one conversations. Graduate and undergraduate students in particular are urged to attend any meeting that aligns with their interests.

    Below is the itinerary for Michael Gorman’s visit:

    Monday, May 17

    General Presentation on NSF: Plans, Status, & Preparing Proposals
    10:00 – 11:30 AM, Rekhi G009

    Tuesday, May 18

    Social Sciences at NSF
    Update on NSF activities & options for support
    9:00 – 10:30 AOB 201

    Psychology at NSF
    Update on NSF activities & options for support
    11:00 – noon AOB 201

    Lunch with Graduate students and seniors
    Noon – 1:30 in MUB Ballroom A-1
    This event is now full.  Contact Debra Charlesworth to be put on the waiting list.

    Nano-scale science and technology at NSF
    Update on NSF activities & options for support
    2:00 – 4:00 Rekhi 101

    Please contact Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu) (487-2875) with any questions.

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    Beckman Institute Posdoctorate Fellowships

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    The Beckman Institute Fellows program is intended for recent Ph.D.s or students in their final year of doctoral study with research interests relevant to the Beckman Institute. A competition is held yearly and four fellows are selected for terms of up to three years.

    Initiated in the fall of 1991 with funding from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, the program provides an opportunity for young scientists to spend several years doing independent research in the behavioral and biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, and physics before launching formal academic careers. Fellows are selected on the basis of their professional promise, capacity for independent work, interdisciplinary interests, and outstanding achievement to date. Preference is given to those applicants whose research interests correspond to one or more of the programs in the Beckman Institute.

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    Michigan Space Grants Available

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    Michigan Space Grants Available
    The Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) is inviting applications for 2010-11. The application and review processes are online at www.umich.edu/~msgc .

    Funding is available for the following:

    * Fellowship Program
    * Research Seed Grant Program
    * Precollege Education Program
    * Public Outreach Program
    * Teacher Training Program

    Michigan Tech’s MSGC liaison is Chris Anderson, special assistant to the president for Institutional Diversity. For more information, contact Anderson at csanders@mtu.edu or Michigan Tech’s MSGC Assistant, Carol Argentati, at 487-2474 or caargent@mtu.edu .

    Applications are due to Institutional Diversity no later than 3:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16.

    The process for submission is as follows:

    1) Create a budget be contacting Kellie Buss at Research and Sponsored Programs at 487-2226 or by email at kellie@mtu.edu .

    2) Complete online forms at www.umich.edu/~msgc (but do not submit until after step 4).

    3) Complete transmittal form by clicking here .

    4) Print the materials and bring them to Institutional Diversity, which will provide a letter of approval to submit. Step 4 needs to be completed during the week of Nov. 16.
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    Board of Control Approves Nine New Degrees

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    Published in Tech Today
    By Marcia Goodrich, senior writer

    Nine new degree programs–most of them in computer engineering and business–were approved last Friday at the Board of Control meeting.

    The board’s action included final approval for a Master of Science and a PhD in Computer Engineering, which were initially approved at the Board’s March meeting and sent to the State Academic Affairs Office for review and endorsement. Computer engineering is a hybrid discipline born of computer science and electrical engineering.

    One of the seven new degree program proposals approved to advance to the State Academic Affairs Office is a Master of Science and PhD in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors.

    Applied cognitive science applies the principles of cognitive psychology to develop practical solutions for real-world problems such as effective teaching methods.

    Human factors is a multi-disciplinary science within the framework of cognitive science that focuses on human needs in the design of products, work processes and technological systems. It is an emerging discipline critical to technological advancement.

    The six remaining new degree proposals are all for bachelor of science degrees with majors in various business disciplines, including accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing and operations and systems management.

    The new BS degrees replace the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with concentrations in specialty areas, which the School of Business and Economics now offers. The BS adds recognition to the degree and should help increase the job placement rates at graduation.

    “These new degree programs will enable Michigan Tech to remain ahead of the curve–academically and in terms of preparing students for a changing job market,” said President Glenn Mroz.

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