Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tips on Finding and Applying to Programs


Paid Summer Research Experiences:  
What are they good for? How does it all work?  
Tips on Finding and Applying to Programs

Wed, Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm, ET
Featured presenters: Chris Cash, Liv Detrick (IBP) & George Gorospe (NASA) 
[REGISTER NOW] 

The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) and COSEE-Ocean Systems invite you and undergraduate students connected with your COSEE Centers to join us for this free 1-hr webinar to learn more about the "nuts and bolts" of how to enhance their STEM science careers by applying for paid summer research positions.  

**This popular webinar is being offered once again with updated info as well as new special guest speakers who are "veterans" of summer research experiences for undergraduates. We encourage you to gather a group of students to participate in the webinar together!**
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What will I learn? 
This webinar will include:
  • Tips for finding and applying to paid summer research positions
  • Overview of different types of funding (including internship and fellowship opportunities)
  • Specific strategies and resources for application 
  • Special guest speakers like George Gorospe (NASA; Learn more about George's research)
  • Preregistration is requested.  Please sign up and pre-share your questions with us at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5XYTFHR
Presented via an interactive concept map, staff from the IBP will discuss the timeline and strategies for applying for summer research positions as part of an on-going series of webinars assembling practical advice and resources for students at various levels of higher education. IBP staff will host a Q&A session at the end of the webinar to address audience inquiries.
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Webinar Registration and Connection:


Once you register for the webinar and fill out the brief survey, you will be sent connection information via email. The webinar starts at 7pm (it will also be archived online after the fact on IBP's website and our own). To access webinars via OS website: http://cosee.umaine.edu/programs/webinars/mlpios/

Please note: The audio portion of this webinar is broadcast through your computer, and does not use a telephone to connect. To listen to the webinar you will need a computer that has sound or speakers enabled. All chats/questions will be handled through the chat box.

Questions about webinar? Please contact: 

Chris Cash
Director of Student Assistance Programs
Institute for Broadening Participation
P.O. Box 607
Damariscotta, ME 04543
ccash@ibparticipation.org
www.pathwaystoscience.org
Mobile 207-975-0003

Office  866-593-9103