The Department of Forensic Science at Virginia Commonwealth University is holding a Spring Open House for all interested students on February 27, 2009, from 9am to 2pm, in the Richmond Salons of the University’s Student Commons. A PDF version of the flyer is available on our website at http://www.has.vcu.edu/forensics/index.html.

Students will learn about the Department’s Masters degree program in Forensic Science. Research posters and hands-on demonstrations will also be available to promote discussion about internship opportunities within the Department and in the forensic science community.

Faculty of the Department of Forensic Science will be available to answer questions about our degree programs and about careers in forensic science. Current students will be available to meet with prospective students to answer their most pressing concerns about what the program is like from a student perspective. We will also have available representatives from Financial Aid, Graduate Admissions, and International Education to address any other questions students may have about graduate school and VCU.

Please make this information available to your student body. If students plan to attend they should RSVP to fos@vcu.edu by February 20th, 2009.

For additional information about this Open House and about our forensic science degree program contact:

Tracey Dawson Cruz, Ph.D.
Graduate Director
Department of Forensic Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
804-828-0642
tcdawson@vcu.edu

-or-

Angelica Bega-Hart
Administrative Assistant
Department of Forensic Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
804-828-8420
aebega@vcu.edu

OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. CHEMISTRY UNDERGRADUATES IN GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, AND THE UK

Are you an undergraduate student majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science or molecular biology? Are you interested in living and doing research in Germany, France, Italy or the UK next summer? If you are a current sophomore or junior with prior research experience, the American Chemical Society encourages you to apply for the ACS-IREU program. This program, funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), allows US citizens or residents currently enrolled at US institutions to participate in a 10-week research program at various universities in Germany or at one of the following institutions:

• CPE-Lyon (France)
• University of Perugia (Italy)
• University of Strathclyde (Scotland, United Kingdom)

Selected applicants will receive a generous award – up to $5,600 for air travel, living expenses, insurance, pre-departure orientation, language instruction, and presenting at an ACS National meeting.

For more information and application materials go to www.acs.org/ireu or write to ireu@acs.org.

Applications are now open. All application materials are due January 31, 2009.

2008
September 26 — KU School of Medicine Open House, Kansas City, KS
Come talk to Assoc. Dean of Admissions, Sandy McCurdy and current medical students about the admissions process and the medical school experience; then enjoy a campus tour. Register at www.kumc.edu/som/openhouse.html
November 14 —- KU School of Medicine Open House, Kansas City, KS
Come talk to Assoc. Dean of Admissions, Sandy McCurdy and current medical students about the admissions process and the medical school experience; then enjoy a campus tour. Register at www.kumc.edu/som/openhouse.html

2009
January 9 — KU School of Medicine Open House, Kansas City, KS
Come talk to Assoc. Dean of Admissions, Sandy McCurdy and current medical students about the admissions process and the medical school experience; then enjoy a campus tour. Register at www.kumc.edu/som/openhouse.html
January 31 — Primary Care Workshop, Kansas City, KS
This one-day workshop prepares select Kansas students to shadow physicians, observe doctor-patient communications, learn about the roles other healthcare professionals play, participate in community health programs, and write patient case summaries. www.kumc.edu/som/primarycareworkshop for more program details and application materials.

2009 Premedical Student Conference — TBA
Join premedical students and advisors from across the state to learn more about the changes on the MCAT, sit for a mock interview, and receive tips to writing a slam dunk personal statement. Also talk to current medical students about what it’s like to be a “Jaydoc” and visit with practicing physicians about life after graduation. There are also opportunities to learn about financial aid, workforce development, and dual degree programs. Registration will be online after the first of the year.

Marian Clinic Application (.pdf)

NASA-USRP offers undergraduate students across the United States internships at NASA centers under the supervision of technical mentors. This prestigious program seeks rising sophomore, junior and senior students in the disciplines of engineering, math, computer science and life/physical sciences. Students may apply for 10-week summer session and15-week spring or fall session. NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life research experiences that challenge, inspire and bring practical application to complement the students’ academic education. Stipends are $6,000 for the summer session and $9,000 for fall and spring, plus a round-trip travel allowance. Application deadlines are:

• Spring - October 22, 2007
• Summer - January 31, 2008
• Fall - February 29, 2008

View NASA Internship Flyer or visit http://www.education.nasa.gov/usrp for more details.