NanoJapan: International Research Experience for Undergraduates
The
NanoJapan program is pleased to announce the opening of the Summer 2010
application cycle for the NanoJapan: International Research Experience for
Undergraduates program in Japan.
NanoJapan 2010 Now Accepting Applications
The NanoJapan: International Research Experience for Undergraduates program seeks
to cultivate a generation of globally competent scientists and engineers with
the technical research skills needed to prepare them for a successful graduate
study in a field related to nanotechnology. The program is sponsored by a
National Science Foundation Partnerships for International Research &
Education (NSF-PIRE) grant and received the 2008 IIE Heiskell Award as a Best
Practice in Study Abroad.
NanoJapan is now accepting applications for the 2010 program which will be held
from May 14 - August 6, 2010. Open to freshman and sophomore undergraduates at
any US university or college, this summer research internship program includes
a three-week Japanese language and culture orientation held in Tokyo followed
by a nine-week research internship at leading nanotechnology laboratories
throughout Japan where students will conduct research projects directly related
to the study of nanoscale semiconductor devices, nanophotonics, and carbon
nanotubes. Potential research host universities include Keio University, RIKEN,
the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Osaka University, Osaka
Institute of Technology, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Hokkaido
University.
Up to 16 students will be selected for our 2010 program which will be held from
May 14 - August 6, 2010. To be eligible to apply for NanoJapan you must:
Be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at a US
institution of higher education
Be currently in the spring semester of your freshman or sophomore year
Be in good academic standing, not currently under any academic or other
disciplinary action at your home university, and meet all eligibility criteria
set by your home university for participation in international programs
Be able to express a demonstrated interest in the field of nanotechnology as
it relates to nanoscale semiconductor devices, nanophotonics, and carbon
nanotubes
Be able to express a demonstrated interest in Japan and/or study of Japanese
language
Interested students should apply online by January 31, 2010 and submit two
letters of recommendation by February 5, 2010. Interviews with program
finalists will be held in late February or early March with selected
participants announced in late March.
Selected participants will receive a stipend of up to $3,500 to to be used
towards their international airfare and living costs during the research
internship period. In lieu of a program fee students will be required to enroll
for one academic research credit through the Rice University Summer School with
further details on this process provided to selected participants in April.
The
NanoJapan program is administered by Rice University and the University of
Tulsa and is sponsored by a National Science Foundation Partnerships for
International Research and Education grant (OISE-0530220).
For more information please see our program website or contact the NanoJapan
office.
NanoJapan
6100 Main St., ECE - MS 366
Houston, TX 77005
USA
Phone: +1 (713) 348-6362
Email: nanojapan@rice.edu
The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the inauguration of an exciting new program. The Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (FINIP), funded by the Freeman Foundation, aims to develop student leaders and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Indonesia. IIE will select and pair 10 Indonesian students pursuing U.S. degrees with 10 U.S. undergraduates and arrange internships for them to work together in an Indonesian nonprofit organization. The nine-week experience, from June 15 to August 17, 2010, arranged by IIE's partner organization, the Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF), will take place in three cities: Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta. All program-related costs will be covered. Upon returning to the U.S., students will be expected to share their experiences with peers on their home campuses and to explore ways to incorporate what they learned over the summer into their academic and professional careers.
Interested American and Indonesian sophomores and juniors enrolled in U.S. institutions are encouraged to apply, using the online application at http://www.iie.org/programs/finip. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 15, 2010. Please feel free to contact us at finip@iie.org or (212) 984-5542 with any questions. More information and a program flyer can be found at the program website at http://www.iie.org/programs/finip.
Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
Arabic
. Azerbaijani . Bangla/Bengali . Chinese . Hindi . Indonesian . Japanese . Korean . Persian . Punjabi . Russian . Turkish . Urdu
Countries
may include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India,Indonesia,
Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia,
Turkey, or others where the target languages are spoken.
The
United States Department of State is pleased to announce the upcoming scholarship
competition for overseas intensive summer language institutes in
thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2010. The on-line application
for CLS Program awards will be available November 9, 2009, and the
deadline to apply will be December 18, 2009.
Critical
Language Scholarships (CLS) provide group-based intensive language
instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven
to ten weeks. Levels available for each language are as follows:
Arabic:
Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
Bangla/Bengali,
Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, or Urdu: Beginning,
intermediate or advanced level;
Azerbaijani,
Chinese, Japanese, Persian, or Russian: Intermediate or advanced
level.
The
CLS Program is part of a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically
the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign
languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged
to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study
beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language
skills in their future professional careers.
Eligibility:
All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently
enrolled in a U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate* or
graduate level. All candidates must have completed at least their first year
of university-level study by the summer of 2010. Students in all disciplines
including business, engineering, sciences, social sciences and humanities
are encouraged to apply.
CMU STUDENTS: Sign up through IAESTE and then take the course at Pitt
Join engineering, science, and
technical students from the US, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Taiwan as we
explore the issues surrounding innovation, globalization, and technology in
Vietnam and Taiwan! INNOVATE will prepare you to become tomorrow's technical
leaders through ten days of hands-on international experience that will include
company site visits, meetings with key business, government, academic and
policy leaders, and related cultural tours.
Vietnam and Taiwan provide
rich case studies on how technology can serve as an economic catalyst. Vietnam
has an ambitious goal of becoming a developed economy by 2020, and Ho Chi Minh
City is an ideal venue to observe the challenges and opportunities of facing
this nation. Taiwan's pursuit of an open, efficient and internationally
competitive economy has contributed greatly to the island's remarkable economic
growth in highly advanced and diversified industries but it faces unique
challenges in developing new areas of expertise that will support further
development and keep it at the cutting-edge. Join us today for this innovative
program that highlights the unique role Asia plays in the global economy &
technological innovation!
Eligibility:
Open to engineering, science, or technical students
Are you interested in a paid internship opportunity where
you can use your skills to positively impact underserved communities?
The challenges that developing regions face are
significant and technology innovations have not been utilized to the full
benefit of individuals in underserved communities. This summer, take part in
iSTEP (innovative Student Technology ExPerience), a unique internship program
that will give you valuable real-world experience in applying your knowledge
and skills for creative problem solving in unfamiliar settings.
iSTEP allows you to work in a multidisciplinary and
globally-distributed team to conduct research projects in collaboration with
partner organizations in developing communities around the world. This summer,
we will be selecting a team of five or six students to work on projects in
Chittagong, Bangladesh with our community partner the Asian University for
Women (AUW - http://www.asian-university.org).
Want to know more about what you would be doing this summer with iSTEP? Attend one or more of these events to find out:
Wednesday, 10/14 | 4:30 – 6:00pm | Connan Room, University Center Seeking Employment Opportunities Abroad
Tuesday, 10/20 | 4:30 – 6:00pm | Dowd Room, University Center iSTEP 2010 Information Session
Application Deadline: Thursday,
November 5th - Online application system now open. Apply now!
Open to undergraduate and
graduates.
Open to students in both the
Pittsburgh and Doha campuses.
Open to ALL majors!
It is a paid 10-week internship
experience. You will be paid US$3,000 for your participation with the program.
Up to 5 interns will travel
overseas to live and work in Chittagong and up to 2 interns will remain on
their home campus (Pittsburgh or Doha).
Accommodations will be taken care of
by AUW for interns in Chittagong. Interns remaining on campus may be eligible
for an additional US $1,000 to cover living expenses.
Preparation will involve a Spring
1st Mini course (6 units) and an independent study during the 2nd half of the
Spring semester.
If you have any questions, please
contact Ermine Teves at eteves@cs.cmu.edu or 412-268-1289.
RISE Internships for Science and Engineering: Germany
DAAD-RISE
RISE
is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United
States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics,
earth sciences and engineering. It offers unique opportunities for
undergraduate students to work with research groups at universities and
top research institutions across Germany for a period of 1.5 to 3 months
during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom
they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be
English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover
living expenses, while partner universities and research institutes provide
housing assistance.
RISE
internships were first offered in 2005 to applicants from the US and Canada.
Following the first intake of around 100 students in 2005, the number
of participants has increased steadily. In 2009 as many as 364 candidates
(out of 1,149 applicants) were awarded an internship. RISE hopes
to accept as many students as possible for a summer internship in Germany.
However this is a scholarship program and there are only limited funds
available. Each year we have to turn away many students that apply to
this program. In 2010 we hope to have 300 interns.
RISE
2010
Interested
students should apply for a RISE internship through the DAAD. The
application period for undergraduate students from the US, Canada, and the
UK, who wish to take part in an internship during summer 2010, is: December
7, 2009 to January 31, 2010.
Boren Awards are supported by
the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which is a major federal
initiative designed to build a broader and more qualified pool of U.S. citizens
with foreign language and international skills.
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique
funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add
important international and language components to their educational programs. They can include language study, research, and
academic internships. The program focuses on geographic areas, languages, and
fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in
study abroad.
Graduate fellowship eligibility guidelines
indicate applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled, or applying to enroll, as
degree-seeking students in accredited U.S. institutions. Students must complete
their fellowships prior to graduation. Graduate fellowships offer $12,000 per
semester or $24,000 per year.
Interested in going to Panama over Spring Break 2010?
Interested in working on sustainable, economic development for a small,
struggling rural community? Come join SIFE in our informational meetings where they
will briefly give an overview of their current project to build an ecotourism
community in rural Panama. It's more than just helping people improve their
lives... it's an opportunity for you to actually start changing the world in
how you believe it should and could be. So try out for PANAMA and join the
family!
Information session: Tuesday, September 8th in Wean Hall 5302 at 4:30 p.m.
Heller School Scholarship Opportunities
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University will soon celebrate its 50th year delivering graduate education programs grounded in the pursuit of social justice.
The
Programs in Sustainable International Development (MA in SID and MS in
International Health Policy and Management) are among the largest and
oldest such programs in the United States.
Entering its 15th year, SID is consistently recognized by major
organizations such as the World Bank, the Ford Foundation, and the Open
Society Institutes as a leader in training development professionals.
Java Programming Research Project for Development in Tanzania
What: Java Programming Research Project for Development in Tanzania. One of the project's researchers: Professor Roni Rosenfeld. Who: Any student who is interested in creating a real world products using Java Programming. When: Summer 2009
If you are still looking for something meaningful to do this summer, here is a great opportunity for those of you who want to apply your Java Programming skills in to make an impact on a real world. Professor Roni Rosenfeld from the Carnegie Mellon Computer Sciences Department, one of the main researchers of Project HealthLine in Pakistan, is now working on extending Project HealthLine to Tanzania. The project will begin during this summer with the focus on Java Programming works. As the project grows, other types of contribution, including field work in Tanzania, may be needed. (For more information about Project HealthLine in Pakistan, please go to www.cs.cmu.edu/~healthline)
If you are interested in this great opportunity or have any further questions, please email Apaorn Suveepattananont at asuveepa@andrew.cmu.edu.
Student Learning in the Context of International Research
Take part in research and have a global experience. There are international research opportunities with Matthew Kam, Assistant Professor of Computer Science. View the attached PDF or contact Professor Kam for more information.
The College of Engineering at Texas Tech University is offering an exciting summer study abroad opportunity: International Engineering - ENGR 3301. We welcome applications from interested non-TTU students. Applications will be accepted until the program reaches capacity. Please contact Shelli Crockett with any questions.
ENGR 3301 will combine an online course with an international component in Nantes, France, in cooperation with l'École Centrale de Nantes (ECN). Nantes is located along the banks of the Loire River only 55 km from the Atlantic Ocean and two hours from Paris on the TGV. The greater Nantes area is home to nearly 600,000 inhabitants and has a rich history of trade, manufacturing, and culture.
The birthplace of Jules Verne, Nantes is a vibrant, modern city with one of the youngest average populations in France. Centre-ville (downtown) is a combination of old and new, narrow walks and modern department stores, quiet courtyards and bustling thoroughfares.
The course will be held on the ECN campus, an easy ride on the tram north of downtown. Field trips may include Airbus or shipbuilding facilities, a chateau of the Loire, Machines of Nantes (inspired by Jules Verne), U-boat facilities from World War II, and other historical, cultural, and industrial sites. ECN is a leading engineering school in France, and has state of-the-art laboratories for research.
While in Nantes, students will have a homestay arrangement in which they can learn about the culture first-hand. Some of the lectures will be attended by ECN students and provided by ECN faculty. The course will be in English and French language ability is not a prerequisite.
We are pleased to announce that for the first time ever in spring 2010,
engineering sophomores will have an opportunity to study in Italy with
Gonzaga-in-Florence. Courses are designed to fit into engineering
students' existing curriculum and requirements. See the website below or brochure for more details.
Click on the photos below to read about our students' adventures abroad!
Chisom Amaechi studied abroad for 10 days last summer in Brazil.
Arianna Gutierrez studied abroad for a year in Longdon, England. She also spent her spring break in Japan to train in Shorinji Kempo, a martial art she learned while in England.
Sabrina Porter studied abroad for a summer in Spain, fulfilling a long-time dream.
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