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Would you like to tell us about your academic and
extracurricular accomplishments? We’d like to
publish this information in our biweekly e-newsletter.
The e-newsletter is forwarded to our member graduate
and professional schools.
If you are interested in submitting an article, please
go to
http://www.venturescholar.org/e-news/submission.asp
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Articles provide an opportunity for you and our
member colleges and professional associations to share
information and experiences with other undergraduate
Ventures Scholars. Possibly you would like to tell Ventures
Scholars about your experiences with a good program.
Maybe you'd like to offer advice about research or a
career major or share your thoughts about the graduate
admissions process. Articles are published in the undergraduate
e-newsletter and are transferred to the VSP Web site.
You can also write articles for the high school e-newsletter
so that you can have a positive impact on high school
Ventures Scholars.
If you are interested in submitting an article to
the high school or undergraduate e-newsletter, please
go to www.venturescholar.org/e-news/submission.asp.
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| This link provides you with links to resources
that might help you access scholarships.
In Applied Math and Sciences (Actuarial Science, Astrophysics,
Energy Research, Meteorology, Oceanography, Remote Sensing,
Statistics), Mathematics, and Physical Sciences (Chemistry,
Physics, Geology).
Read more:
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar15.html
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In addition to AMS's society awards
and medals, AMS presents AMS Industry/Minority Scholarships,
AMS/Industry Undergraduate Scholarships, AMS Undergraduate
Scholarships, and AMS/Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
to the nation's future meteorologists, oceanographers,
hydrologists, and climatologists each year. Along with
AMS, leading environmental science and service corporations,
government agencies, and members support the scholarships
and fellowships. The graduate fellowships and undergraduate
scholarships help to further the education of our future
scientists. Listed here are the scholarships/fellowships,
eligibility requirements, stipend amounts, and application
procedures.
Read more:
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html
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Through an expanding scholarship program,
AIAA awards 30 scholarships annually to undergraduate
students and 14 to graduate students in science or engineering
programs related to AIAA's aerospace mission. Our goal
is to attract top science and engineering students to
aerospace fields … to provide high-visibility
recognition of these students and their work …
to furnish financial assistance to aerospace students
in need … and to assure the availability of talented
professionals that the aerospace industry will require
in the years ahead.
Read more:
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=211
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| CONSIDERING
GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL |
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Welcome to the Online Guide to Choosing a Surgical
Residency developed by the Subcommittee on Medical Student
Education. Although this section of the American College
of Surgeons Web site provides comprehensive information
and links to other sites that might be helpful to students
of any age considering a career in surgery, it has been
targeted to the specific interests of medical students
who are interested in pursuing a surgical residency.
Read more:
http://www.facs.org/medicalstudents/welcome.html
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| All dental schools in the United States and Canada
are members of the American Dental Education Association
(ADEA). ADEA is providing this page as an easy link
to dental schools and other clinical training programs
Read more:
http://www.adea.org/links/default.htm
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OAT Test Date: February
5, 2005
OAT Application Deadline: December
28, 2004
Online Registration: www.opted.org
All schools and colleges of optometry in the United
States and Canada require the OAT for admission. The
application fee for the OAT exam is $135.00. Payable
by certified check or money order when registering by
mail with paper application.
To register online and pay by credit card,
go to www.opted.org.
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| PROVIDING
YOUR INFORMATION TO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS |
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| The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH)
is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic
minority populations through the development of health
policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.
Read more:
http://www.omhrc.gov/
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The NHSC has a number of exciting opportunities
available for health professions students. Our programs
offer dedicated individuals the chance to make a real
difference in a community. And a rewarding and challenging
career in primary health care is the greatest benefit
of all.
Read more:
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/students.asp
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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
(ORISE) is committed to increasing diversity in science,
mathematics, engineering, and other technical fields.
We believe that diversity is a strength in any setting,
especially in our nation's premier science and technology
centers, where ORISE provides educational opportunities
for tomorrow's scientists and engineers. Therefore,
it is our mission to attract a widely diverse applicant
pool for our federal sponsors who offer education and
training experiences. To that end, we pledge to reach
out to all corners of the academic community, in all
geographic locations, to all types of institutions,
students, and faculty to make our fellowships, scholarships,
internships, and research experiences available to all
qualified individuals.
Read more:
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/uggrad/undergrads.htm
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| Pfizer Global Research and Development (PGRD),
Pfizer's discovery and development division, is one
of the finest pharmaceutical research institutions in
the world. Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals - (PGP) brings
these prescription medicines to patients and physicians
through a global organization of dedicated professionals.
Read more:
http://www.pfizerrdgrad.com/CampusRecruitingExternal/html/pfizerug_fellowship.html
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| Explore the Veterinary Profession at the
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference, February 26, 2005
Open to undergraduate college level students, as well
as high school students in their junior or senior year
What:
Explore the Veterinary Profession at the
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference
When:
Saturday, February 26, 2005, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where:
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
Cost:
Registration to this event is complimentary. Attendance
is limited to the first 350 Registrants.
Deadline:
The deadline to register is February 10, 2005.
Who:
The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference is open to any
interested undergraduate college level students, as
well as high school students in their junior or senior
year, however, attendance is limited to the first 350
that pre-register.
Registration:
Interested undergraduate college level students, as
well as high school students in their junior or senior
year, can register for this event by calling the OVMA
office at 1.800.662.6862.
Many questions arise among those trying to make a decision
to pursue veterinary medicine. These include such common
questions as,
- "What is a veterinarian?",
- "Do I have what it takes to become a veterinarian?",
- "What are the rewards and downsides to being
a veterinarian?", and
- "How do I prepare for a career in veterinary
medicine?"
Join current members of the Ohio Veterinary Medical
Association (OVMA) and other veterinary professionals
for a day filled with information to answer these and
many other questions.
This day also will include several complimentary events:
pizza lunch with guest speaker Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
of Animal Planet's Emergency Vets TV series; an optional
tour of the Midwest Veterinary Conference Exhibit Hall.
2005 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference
Program Agenda
Welcome &Introduction (9:30 AM)
OVMA President Dr. Beth Kellogg & Dr. Tod Schadler
Veterinary Career Opportunity Modules
(9:45 AM to Noon)
(Six Modules Total)
Each Module will last for 15 minutes with 5 minutes
available to go to next room (20 minutes total)
- Road to Veterinary College and Careers in Theriogenology
- Veterinary Medicine: Serving and Protecting People
and Animals
- Non-degree Opportunities in the Veterinary Profession
- Careers and Interesting Cases in Equine Surgery
- Veterinary Medicine: The First Line of Defense Against
Bio-Terrorism
- Careers in Small Ruminant Medicine and Care
Pizza Luncheon with Speaker (Noon
to 1:15 PM)
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald (Animal Planet's Emergency Vet)
"From Rock & Roll to Rots and Foals"
Veterinary Admissions Informational Modules
(1:30 PM to 3 PM)
(4 Modules Total)
Each Module will last 15 minutes with 5 minutes available
to go to the next room (20 minutes total)
- The Cost of Education and the Future Job Market
for Veterinarians
- Veterinary Admissions Academic Preparation
- Veterinary Admissions Interview Skills
- Choosing and Applying to a Veterinary College: What
You Need to Know
Tour of the Mid West Veterinary Conference's
Exhibit Hall (3 to 5 PM)(Featuring a performance
by the Terrier Agility Dogs)
Interested undergraduate college level students, as
well as high school students in their junior or senior
year, can register for this event by calling the OVMA
office at 1.800.662.6862. Be sure to mention that you
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Federal figures project that if current
trends continue, the shortage of RNs will continue to
grow throughout the next 20 years. By 2020, 808,416
jobs for full-time-equivalent RNs are expected to go
unfilled nationwide, according to the National Center
for Workforce Analysis, an agency of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. But already, in an expanding
number of markets, hospitals and other employers are
struggling to meet the rising demand for RN care and
have stepped up recruitment.
Read more:
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/nurse_ed/careerresources.htm
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