Northweste​rn University MS in Biotechnol​ogy Program

Dear Students,

We would like to introduce the Master of Biotechnology Program (MBP) offered by Northwestern University. The MBP provides interdisciplinary training to biologists, chemists and engineers to prepare for careers in the biopharma and biotechnology industries. MBP advantages include:

• 15-month (5 quarters) MS in Biotechnology program
• Optional paid 6-month Industrial Internship (extends the program to 21 months)
• 1000 hours of research guided by a Northwestern faculty mentor.
• Core education in bioprocess engineering theory and laboratory practice.
• New certificates in “Sustainability and Global Health Biotechnologies” and “Nanobiotechnology”
• Technology commercialization seminars on the legal, regulatory, business, and ethical aspects of biotechnology, many presented by industry professionals.
• Guided practice in critical thinking and scientific writing, as well as oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Placement and career development assistance provided by a full-time industrial liaison.
• Industrial Advisory Board members visit annually to provide guidance to the program and interact with MBP students.

Please take a few minutes to review the program materials at http://mbp.northwestern.edu/. MBP Director William Miller or Associate Director Igor Kourkine would be happy to discuss the program with you in more detail.

Sincerely,

Master of Biotechnology Program Faculty and Staff

P.S. Because of its extensive research component, the MBP is also appropriate for students who may wish to subsequently enroll in a PhD program, medical school or dental school.

Announcing the Summer Clinical Research Scholars Program Course CRSP 401

CRSP 401 – Introduction to Clinical research Course Announcement
Summer 2013

We are now accepting applications for CRSP 401 “Introduction to Clinical Research” course for Summer 2013. Course schedule is July 5 through July 29, 2013, Monday through Friday (9:00 a.m. – 12 noon).
Application forms and details are posted on our website at http://casemed.case.edu/CRSP/401.cfm . This course can be taken for credit or audited for no credit.
Cost for postgraduate auditors (10% of 1 credit hour): $154.60
Cost for taking this course for credit (1-3 credits): $1,546.00 – $4,638.00

1. The Postgraduate Audit Option (no credit) is available to individuals who hold M.D., D.O., D.P.M., N.D., D.D.S., or Ph.D. and are involved in CASE research or clinical programs. See Postgraduate Audit Guidelines for additional details. Generally, fellows and residents of Case-affiliated hospitals, who do not have an education allowance, will want to audit the course for no credit. Auditors pay ten percent of the regular tuition, plus the cost of books and materials. Please complete both pages of the on-line Application for Non-Degree Admission form. Please be sure to complete the “Postgraduate Audit Applicants only” section of the application.

2. The Non-Degree Option (for credit) – individuals who wish to earn credit for this course should review Non-Degree Student Registration Guidelines at http://gradstudeis.case.edu/prospect/nondegree.html and fill out the on-line Non-Degree Application Form.

Please be sure to print out your complete form and scan and e-mail cciducation@case.edu or fax it to
216-368-0207. If you have any questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact 216-368-2601 or axb710@case.edu.

Please read this before you fill out the Application for Non-Degree Admissions form or the Non-Degree Form!

· Use Adobe Reader .0 or above to open and fill out the form, you should be able to save your responses.
· If you do not have a CWRU ID # and a Network ID or you cannot remember them, just leave those fields blank.
· Please provide a valid e-mail address that you check regularly.
· International students must provide their address in country of citizenship, the form will not be processed without this information.

· In Institutional Affiliation filed, please indicate whether you are at UH, RBC, CCF, MHMC, VA, etc.
· In Student Signature field you can type in your name.
· E-mail the completed to ccieducation@case.edu – this method is preferred! Alternatively, you can fax your completed form to 216-368-0207
attention ccieducation. Feel free to call 216-368-2601 with any questions.
· Upon receipt of your application, an e-mail with your course details, parking and tuition billing information will be issued.
· After your application is processed by the Graduate School, your will receive additional information via e-mail on how to complete your registration online.

Important Note: You will be officially registered for the course only after you complete the online registration through the CWRU Student Information System (SIS)!

Angela Bowling, M.A.
Center for Clinical Investigation
Case Western Reserve University
Iris S. & Bert L. Wolstein Building
2103 Cornell Road, Room 6133
Cleveland, OH 44106-7291

Visit our website: http://casemed.case.edu/CRSP

Entry Level Research & Development Chemist

Coatings Research Group Inc. (www.crgiconnect.com) is an international association of paint and coatings manufacturers dedicated to the benefits of shared research and development. CRGI operates an applied coatings research and technology laboratory. CRGI currently has and full time opportunity for an entry level coatings chemist position in our Independence, Ohio laboratory.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop an expertise in paint formulation including the appropriate selection of raw materials, paint making and testing, data analysis and application to meet product specifications and performance requirements
• Accurately performing ASTM and internal test methods
• Accurate documentation of test results
• Commitment to CRGI’s ISO-17025 Quality Program
• Presentation of lab results and technical information in a written report format
• Ensures high professional standards in the group (including safe working habits and areas of skills/knowledge).
• Frequent and direct interaction with laboratory supervisor, suppliers, chemists and member companies
• Be willing to learn from peers and mentors Position Requirements •Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field from
an accredited four year college or university.
• General knowledge of chemistry
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Must have ability to write excellent technical correspondence and reports.
• Must have ability to effectively present information (orally and written) and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
• Must use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to analyze data and generate reports.
• Ability to work carefully, follow procedures and pay strict attention to detail and quality of work
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Proven problem-solving/decision making ability
• Less than 5% travel
• Must be a permanent resident of the U.S.

Send resume to: Brenda@crgiconnect.com or Jackie@crgiconnect.com.

Employment Opportunity – Instructor Positions

We are seeking test preparation instructors for our GRE and SAT classes.  These are part-time positions with classes once per week on Sundays.  We seek intelligent, charismatic instructors who have both top test scores and excellent teaching skills.  Our company has a social mission to provide top caliber test preparation courses at a value price.  Team Sherwood is committed to the social responsibility of accessible test preparation courses: Everyone deserves to put their best score out there.

Salary: $30.00 per hour for GRE and/or SAT classroom instruction.

Qualifications

• Education: Current graduate or professional student (Ph.D. (or equivalent), Master’s, J.D.); or Completed Ph.D. (or equivalent), J.D., or Master’s degree.
• Test Scores: Top-tier test scores on one of the following: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, or ACT.
• Teaching Experience: Have taught at least one university semester/quarter class.  Prior university teaching experience is required.
• Quantitative and Verbal Skills: Must have BOTH excellent math and verbal/writing skills.  Sherwood Test Prep Instructors teach the entire course.
• Consistent Sunday Commitment: We seek team players who are flexible and can teach on consecutive Sundays throughout the entire year.  We only take off four weekends per year (those corresponding to): Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.  Instructors can teach from 3 to 6 hours per weekend.

Summary

If interested, please send your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume/Vita, and (3) Test Scores to:  employment@sherwoodtest.com

Interviews and hiring are to commence immediately.Teaching test preparation is a fun and rewarding experience.  As an instructor you will have the opportunity to help bright, high-achieving students achieve their goals and dreams of entering their first choice Universities and programs.  We hire good people who are intelligent, compassionate, honorable, and dependable.  All test prep instructors are respectfully treated as faculty members and are afforded autonomy and latitude in the courses they teach. At Sherwood Test Prep, our work is to help others.

Sherwood Test Prep, Inc.
www.sherwoodtest.com
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Sherwood Employment (Pdf)

Internships available for students

My name is Kait and I am a Field Organizer with the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG).

We are now accepting applications for our spring internship program. Students can run campaigns ranging from combating hunger and homelessness to making textbooks more affordable. They’ll learn how to recruit a team, plan an event, work with the media, and build grassroots support for important issues. Students can apply here: http://www.studentpirgs.org/page/sp/campus-internships.

Please find below the link to our internship application. Students can also find out more information on our organization and our campaigns on our website.

Sincerely,

Kait Herick
Field Organizer
PIRG

PIRG Activist Internships
Meet new people, get involved in your community, learn important skills, and make a difference on the issues that matter. Interns take on a leadership role within a campaign, and in many cases are able to receive course credit for their work.

Spring 2013 Campaigns:

• Clean Air
• Make Textbooks Affordable
• 21st Century Transportation
• Hunger Clean Up

Apply for a PIRG internship here: http://www.studentpirgs.org/page/sp/campus-internships.

VCU Research Training Program Flyers

Please find attached four flyers about our Research Training programs. The VCU Center on Health Disparities offers several programs and opportunities designed to diversify the workforce in biomedical research.

IRACDA is a post-doc program (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development award)

http://www.healthdisparities.vcu.edu/?id=1346&sid=10

IMSD PhD is our graduate student program (Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity PhD Program)

http://www.healthdisparities.vcu.edu/?id=1344&sid=10

Please post or share these flyers as you see fit, and encourage students to apply!

IRACDA FLYER (Pdf)

IMSD PHD FLYER (Pdf)

STEM Funding From Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Eligible applicants include current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or had careers in, STEM fields. Fellows receive a $30,000 stipend, admission to a master’s degree program at a well-established partner university, and preparation for teacher certification in science, mathematics or technology education.

The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows are among 21,000 Woodrow Wilson Fellows who, over more than six decades, have produced world-class scholarship, teaching, and service. They include 13 Nobel Laureates, two Fields Medalists, 35 “genius grant” MacArthur Fellows, and leaders in every sector. They represent a remarkable network.

For more information, visit http://www.wwteachingfellowship.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Edward Crowe & Audra Watson
Co-Interim Directors