Caltech WAVE Fellows

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Caltech Wave Fellows and more programs at Caltech

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intent on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty.  Research opportunities in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more!

Research-specific information sessions scheduled throughout November.

Applications due Jan 9.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be current sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors;
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2;
be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status.
Strong applicants are encouraged to have prior research experience.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Graduate school prep workshops
Faculty seminars
Networking events
Writing workshops
Social activities

 

 

IRIS-HEP summer research opportunity

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“Please note the IRIS-HEP Fellows opportunity below and forward to
any interested students. For the current round we are focused primarily
on undergraduates and masters students without a research assistantship.
The students can either work remotely with the mentor or with a mentor
at their own university (taking into account any COVID-19 related
restrictions). The opportunity is also not limited to physics students.
Computer science or engineering students instead on working on research
software problems relevant for particle physics are also welcome, of
course.” Continue reading IRIS-HEP summer research opportunity →

Two Sigma PhD Fellowship and Diversity PhD Fellowship (due Nov 6th)

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Two Sigma are proud to announce the continuation of the Two Sigma PhD Fellowship program, which supports doctoral students pursuing a PhD in a STEM field such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Finance/Econometrics. At Two Sigma we understand that diversity drives innovation, and we actively seek to promote the visibility and inclusion of women, LGBTQ people, and those from ethnic and racial backgrounds that remain under-represented in technology. Therefore, we are also extremely pleased to announce the launch of our Inaugural Two Sigma Diversity PhD Fellowship.

The application does require nomination from the department, so please contact the graduate chair Professor Josh Klein to express your interest. The links include complete process & guidelines for the application, along with FAQs.  Applications are due Nov 6th.

Ford Foundation Fellowships applications due in December

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As of September 8, 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will be accepting applications for the 2021 Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs.   Through this program of fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Ford Foundation fellowships applications are due by December 17th for predoctoral (can be an undergraduate or in graduate school) and by December 10th for dissertation completion and postdoctoral fellowships.

 

 

CUWiP 2021 is online Jan 22-24

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Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) will be held virtually Jan 22-24 2021.  Applications open September 8th.

Any undergraduate student with an interest in physics may apply to attend a CUWiP. Interested faculty/mentors should email women@aps.org for details about attendance and participation.

NSBP 2020 is online Nov 5-8

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National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) 2020 conference is online from November 5th to 8th 2020.  If you’ve wanted to attend but couldn’t afford the travel time away from classes, then 2020 is your year!

Quoting the website: the NSBP conference is the largest academic meeting of minority physicists in the United States. The goal of the conference is to provide mentorship opportunities, increase participant access to recruiters, offer networking opportunities and inform the broader physics community on best practices that will be gleaned during and after the meeting. The Conference allows students to have close interactions with professional physicists and gain exposure to high-quality scientific researchers and presentations. In addition to being a meeting that promotes the persistence of underrepresented physics students in the academic workforce pipeline, the conference hosts many high-level research talks, provides opportunities for peer-to-peer interactions and allows students the opportunity for exposure to the scientific community.

Friday, October 30, 2020 is the last date to register, and to submit an abstract.

Registration Fees
Student (Member) $10
Student (Non-member) $50
Faculty/Professional (Member) $25
Faculty/Professional (Non-member) $130

 

SACNAS 2020 conference is online Oct 19-24

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SACNAS 2020 is online from October 19-24, advanced registration closes August 31st.   If you’ve wanted to go but couldn’t afford the time away from classes to travel, then 2020 is the year to attend virtually.

Quoting the website, this virtual conference brings you a unique blend of STEM, culture, and community in an online space where you can bring your whole self to STEM. The conference will feature a rich agenda including virtual:

  • Motivational keynote speakers
  • Robust offering of STEM Symposia and Professional Development sessions
  • Student research presentations
  • Graduate School & Career Expo Hall
  • Cultural celebrations, art, and music
  • Group and 1-on-1 mentoring opportunities
Registration Fee Dates Student Postdoc Professional
Advanced July 1 to August 31 $165 $270 $390
Regular September 1 to September 27 $205 $310 $430