FREE VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR ONLINE
(Jan 21-26 : for students in the state of California)
for more info: www.collegefairsonline.com
-click on the student tab and register before the fair
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Internship Opportunities
ATTENTION Sophomores and Juniors:
The Introductory College Level
Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) program is an 8-week summer research
internship program for exceptionally motivated high school sophomores and
juniors with an interest in biotechnology. Applications
for summer 2013 are now being accepted. The application deadline
is March 1. Apply at http://qb3.berkeley.edu/synberc/iclem.html.
Along with the application, a high school transcript and one teacher recommendation
are required.
Description: iCLEM teaches basic molecular biology lab and research skills. Students work on a team-based bioenergy research project with four Ph.D. level scientists and two high school science teachers. In addition the program also exposes students to career exploration and preparation for the college admissions process, including field trips to a local biotech companies and colleges, career talks with scientists, guidance on writing a college statement of purpose, meetings with a college admissions and financial aid officers. Stipend is $1500, plus a $500 scholarship upon successful completion of the program.
Program info: iCLEM takes place at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (5885 Hollis, Emeryville) and runs from June 18 to August 8, 2013. Hours are Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Students must commit to full-time work for all eight weeks of the program. The lab can be easily reached by public transit. Eligibility: Students must be sophomores or juniors currently enrolled in high school in Alameda, San Francisco or Contra Costa counties; must be US citizens or permanent residents; and must be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2013 (no exceptions). Students' household incomes must be $60,000 or below. Students typically have taken Algebra 1 and biology. For questions, please contact Kate Spohr kspohr@berkeley.edu.
Description: iCLEM teaches basic molecular biology lab and research skills. Students work on a team-based bioenergy research project with four Ph.D. level scientists and two high school science teachers. In addition the program also exposes students to career exploration and preparation for the college admissions process, including field trips to a local biotech companies and colleges, career talks with scientists, guidance on writing a college statement of purpose, meetings with a college admissions and financial aid officers. Stipend is $1500, plus a $500 scholarship upon successful completion of the program.
Program info: iCLEM takes place at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (5885 Hollis, Emeryville) and runs from June 18 to August 8, 2013. Hours are Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Students must commit to full-time work for all eight weeks of the program. The lab can be easily reached by public transit. Eligibility: Students must be sophomores or juniors currently enrolled in high school in Alameda, San Francisco or Contra Costa counties; must be US citizens or permanent residents; and must be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2013 (no exceptions). Students' household incomes must be $60,000 or below. Students typically have taken Algebra 1 and biology. For questions, please contact Kate Spohr kspohr@berkeley.edu.
Please check the link below for more info:
Sophomores and Juniors:
UC Davis- Young Scholars Program (UCD-YSP) is offering a summer research opportunity in the biological and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students. Online application materials and information about the program is available at : http://ysp.ucdavis.edu
*** Substantial fee reductions (up to 90% of cost) are available for students on a needs based sliding scale.
Check out the flyer : UCD-YSP
Attention Juniors and Seniors:
The "Doctors On Board Program" is an innovative and exciting opportunity for African American students to experience a rare snapshot of what it takes to become a physician or pharmacist.
This will be done on March 9, 2013. Please submit your application via web: www.pmfmd.com before Feb 28, 2013.
College Workshop
Your Pathway to College!
Planning your College Day at Holy Names University
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
9:00am-1:30pm
Valley Center for the Performing Arts at Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
Planning for College, College 101, Financial Aid and California Dream Act
Please RSVP. Check out the flyer for more detailed info. =)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Cash for College - FAFSA Workshop
Attention Seniors and Parents:
There will be a FREE Cash for College workshop at
De Anza High School
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013
7:00 pm- 8:30 pm in Rm. 207/208
You can also win an extra $1,000 scholarship money, but must be present that night. There will be assistance on filling out the FAFSA on the Web, the CA Dream Act and AB 540 info. Spanish Translators available.
For more info Contact Jill Ellis (510)223-3811
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