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 The EL Alliance is supported through the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Computer and Information Science (CISE) and Engineering's Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) program. |
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| Opportunities for Students
See the Community Events page for information on upcoming conferences of interest, and we invite you to become involved in the EL Alliance today!
Your involvement can match your level of interest, and your time, through:
- Enrolling in the EL Alliance student leadership program
- Collegially supporting student peers across the country
- Directing underrepresented minority students from majority institutions to join with you in the EL Alliance
- Mentoring senior faculty and university administrators in how to improve their campus environments and programs
- Attending EL Alliance meetings and speaker programs in person, and via videoteleconferences
To join the EL Alliance, write to info@empoweringleadership.org or call 218.724.3216, or just click here. https://my.rice.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1178907169932
Job Opportunities
Position Announcement: Biomathematical Programmer Analyst
The Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is advertising a position suitable for a budding computational person who is interested in acquiring experience in the research setting. The position is for a programmer in their Analytics and Modeling Group which has developed mathematical models of the effect of light/schedules on human performance. The goal of the project is to tailor simulation software developed in house to meet the needs of NASA's schedule designers.
Although they are searching for a full time person, they will consider experienced applicants for a Co-op/intern/temporary position. Click here for contact info, and to read the full job description.
Scholarships, Internships, and Research Experiences
CDC/CRA-W Systems Research Mentoring Workshop
More info: http://www.cis.udel.edu/systems-mentoring-workshop
Download flyer: PDF 172 KB.
Deadline: April 1, 2008
The purpose of this workshop (June 16-18, 2008, University of Delaware) is to encourage women and minority computer science/engineering students to obtain a Ph.D. in computer science. The workshop has a strong focus on undergraduates and also graduate students who are enrolled in MS programs. Topics will include information about work being done in several areas of systems research and mentoring with respect to helping students prepare for and apply to graduate school. The workshop will feature leaders in computer systems research from academia and industry to share their expertise in the kind of research typically performed after obtaining a Ph.D. Students who participate will be reimbursed for all reasonable travel expenses.
Collaborative Research Experiences for Undergraduates (CREU)
http://www.cra.org/craw/creu
Deadline: May 2, 2008
Sponsored by CRA's Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC) and the Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), the CREU program is geared toward increasing the number of women and minorities who go on to CS&E graduate programs. Students have the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research with a small team (2-4 students) at their home institution during the academic year.
Mathematics Research Communities (MRC), American Mathematical Society (AMS)
http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/mrc.html
Deadline: Applications will be considered starting March 1, continuing until all places are filled.
Mathematicians who are close to finishing the doctorate or have recently finished are invited to become part of Mathematics Research Communities, a program to develop and sustain long-lasting cohorts for collaborative research. The program includes: one-week summer conferences for each topic (June 14-27, 2008 - Snowbird Resort, Utah), discussion networks by research topic, ongoing mentoring, and a longitudinal study of early career mathematicians.
IBM 2008 Summer Intern Program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
http://www.research.ibm.com/about/career.shtml
Deadlines vary
Calling highly motivated graduate and undergraduate students interested in research, prototyping, and exploring new frontiers! Students work closely with a research team on problems that range from leading-edge exploratory work to real-world systems and applications. More than 400 interns will be hired for positions in Almaden (California), Austin (Texas), Cambridge (Massachusetts), and Yorktown Heights and Hawthorne (New York).
National Science Foundation Computing and Information Science and Engineering Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5049
Deadlines vary
REUs are extremely well respected appointments through which students are involved with a specific research project, working closely with faculty and other researchers nationwide. REUs are available at numerous institutions, including at many EL Alliance partner sites.
Paid Summer Programs at More than 300 Schools in the US and Overseas
http://www.agep.us/summer.asp or http://www.igert.org/summer.asp
Deadlines vary
2008 Graduate School Programs and Professional Development Support at More than 100 Schools
http://www.agep.us
Deadlines vary
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programs Offering Stipends of $30,000 per Year Plus Tuition and Expenses
http://www.igert.org
Deadlines vary
2008 "Junior Summer Abroad" Research Program in Europe for Undergraduate U.S. Students
http://pire-europe.chem.ttu.edu/pire/junior_summer_abroad.htm
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Work in an experienced, collaborative research team to develop and apply algorithms and software. This program includes eight weeks in Europe (June 30 - August 22), a $2,000 stipend, housing, food and transportation paid, extensive contact with graduate student mentors and professors, training in cyberinfrastructure, arranged tours and outings, and participation in a concluding workshop.
IEEE PERCOM2008, Hong Kong, March 17-21, 2008
NSF Student Travel Grant announcement
NSF and IEEE announce $1,000-$1,500 travel grants to IEEE PERCOM 2008
Application Submission Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2008
Microsoft Scholarships
Applications Due February 1, 2008
For more info http://www.microsoft.com/college
Deadline: Postmark by 02-01-2008
For undergraduates pursuing degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The scholarship covers up to 100 percent of tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year. Recipients are required to complete a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington."
SUPERB Summer Research Program at UC Berkeley for Undergraduates
Applications Due January 31, 2008
Apply to Berkeley's SUPERB Summer Research Program "Computer Science in the Interest of Society."
NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program
http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/usrp/
Deadline: 01.31.2008
Google Anita Borg 2008 Scholarships
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/
Deadline: 02.01.2008
$10,000 and $1000 academic year scholarships designed to encourage women to excel in computing and technology; awards will be made based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated leadership.
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