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Summer 2019 Research Opportunities

Posted on by Brenee King

Undergraduates, looking to conduct research this summer that will take you to a new location and provide a challenging yet rewarding experience. Check out the list of opportunities below. We encourage you to be mindful of the deadlines and make sure to include all necessary components of the application when you apply.

Paid summer undergraduate research Opportunity in Cell Manufacturing

http://cellmanufacturingusa.org/paid-summer-undergraduate-student-research-opportunities

Research labs are located at Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), University of Georgia (UGA), University of Wisconsin (UW) and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.

Deadline for Applications is February 15, 2019

SURE, summer undergraduate research experience

https://gers.engr.wisc.edu/sure.php

This program is located at the University of Wisconsin and housed in the College of Engineering.

2019 EERE Robotics Summer Internships (Department of Energy)

Why should I apply?

  • Hands-on experience in development of future robotics technical, engineering, and advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts
  • Identification of career goals and opportunities
  • Stipends:  High school seniors and undergraduate students receive a $600 per week stipend; graduate students and postgraduates receive a $750 per week stipend
  • Housing Allowance: $150 per week for interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility
  • Inbound/Outbound Travel Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 to/from assigned location for interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility

 Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2019.
  • Be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics related to robotics and/or manufacturing.

How to Apply:  Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EERE-Robotics-2019

For questions please email us at Robotics.Internship@orau.org.

Application deadline:  March 5, 2019 5:00 PM EST

2019 KS-LSAMP Summer research program application now available

Posted on by Brenee King

The application for the 2019 KS-LSAMP Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM (RiPS) program is now available for completion.The deadline to return the application to Dr. Brenee King is March 8, 2019.

The dates for the 2019 RiPS program are May 28, 2019 to July 24, 2019. You can find more information about the program, including the application, at the following website: http://www.k-state.edu/lsamp/summer_programs/index.html

KS-LSAMP students present research at national STEM conference

Posted on by Brenee King

Four students who completed projects this past summer as part of the KS-LSAMP Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM (RiPS) program attended the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) held in Washington DC on March 2-4, 2017. The ERN conference is hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Education and Human Resources Programs (EHR) and the Nation Science Foundation Division of Human Resources Development (HRD). The conference is student-focused with an emphasis on college and university undergraduate and graduate students. One objective of the conference was to help students improve their communication skills. This year 950+ students from 250 institutions attended the conference.

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KS-LSAMP upcoming events | As of 3.3.2016

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Hello KS-LSAMP students there are several upcoming events that can count as participation in the KS-LSAMP Scholar program. Remember you will need a total of 3 events to advance to Silver Scholar status and have the opportunity to apply for scholarships.The scholarship deadline for Spring 2016 is April 4, 2016. There is still plenty of time for you to advance to the next LSAMP scholar level. Below, please see a list of some of  the upcoming events:

KS-LSAMP Organized Events
Campus Involvement
March 10, 2016
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Leadership Studies Room, 113
Interested in what you can do outside the classroom? Listen to current K-State students talk abut how and why they got involved on campus and how they manage their schedules to avoid over-involvement. Registration not required. Attendance at this event would fall into the professional development category.

Networking
March 29, 2016
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Leadership Studies, Room 127
Wondering why you should invest time in networking? We will discuss some of the benefits of networking and ways you can get started. Co-hosted by Career & Employment Services. Attendance at this event would fall into the professional development category.

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