The following message is official and has been approved by the appropriate authorities to be posted to this list. +++++++++++++++ 1. Meet the Osteopathic Medical Schools Conference, 3/18 2. Medical Assistant Openings 3. MCAT Prep course 4. Full-time Research Associate in the Laboratory of Adam Gazzaley, UCSF 5. Run for student government 6. Genetech Information Session, 3/16, 6 pm 7. Time Change for PILLS' UCSD Guest Speaker Night: now starts at 7PM, Thursday 3/16 @ 101 Moffitt 8. Undergraduate Research Newsletters (between *****s) +++++++++++++++ 1. Meet the Osteopathic Medical Schools Conference, 3/18
Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association (Pre-SOMA) presents : "Meet the Osteopathic Medical Schools Conference" this Saturday, March 18 in 2040 VLSB from 1-3pm. Osteopathic Medical schools will come to Berkeley this Saturday to give presentations, pass pamphlets, and answer questions about how to apply to and join one of the fastest growing medical professions today! There are two types of doctors in America today as there are two types of medical schools. The one everyone knows about (allopathic medical schools or MD's) make up the majority, accounting for over 100 medical schools in the United States. Osteopathic medical schools account for only 20 schools and produce fewer doctors in numbers. Therefore most people do not know about osteopathic schools. Osteopathic doctors, DO's, are fully licensed physicians in all specialties and in all 50 states. They have equal practicing rights with their allopathic counterparts, MD's, but in addition to traditional 4 year medical training DO's also receive additional training in physical osteopathic manipulation. If you are Premed and thinking of applying to medical school sometime in the future, come out this Saturday and find about the other path to becoming that medical doctor you've always dreamed of becoming one day! +++++++++++++++ 2. Medical Assistant Openings Private Orthopedic Practice We are looking for highly motivated pre-med students to fill positions as medical assistants in a busy San Francisco orthopedic surgeon's office, R. Thomas Grotz M.D. Inc. Training will start in late May 2006. Positions are also available starting in April. These positions are full time and do require you to commit for at least ONE YEAR. Salary will be discussed at interview. Job duties include working-up patients, assisting the doctor, and doing administrative tasks. The position is very involved, and is a great opportunity to become familiar with a doctor's practice. A strong sense of responsibility and work ethic is a must. It is a fun and rewarding experience and a great opportunity for students who are applying for medical school after graduation. If you are interested, please email your resume with cover letter to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Luck! +++++++++++++++ 3. MCAT Prep course Are you thinking about prepping for the MCAT soon? Prep with Kaplan to get the best score possible. Kaplan has generously donated an MCAT course to AMSA. All proceeds will go to fund future events that benefit PreMed students like you! This great Kaplan course normally sells for $1549, but we are offering this course for $1249 (a $300 discount) to anyone that wants to prep for the MCAT. You can purchase this course now, and use it up until the next three years. Lock in this great price because the KAPLAN MCAT course fee will increase this April. Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for inquiries and questions. If you are an AMSA member, there will be a better discount for you, so please email for this special price. Support AMSA and Prep with the best MCAT company! +++++++++++++++ 4. Full Time Research Associate in the Laboratory of Adam Gazzaley, UCSF I am a new faculty member at UCSF, with a joint appointment at UCB. I just completed my fellowship in the lab of Mark D'Esposito at UCB. I am now looking for a full-time Research Assistant to replace one that is leaving my lab for medical school. I have worked with many of the UCB undergrads during my fellowship and I know they are excellent. I think my lab would be well suited for graduating MCB students. One of my former MCB students suggested that I contact you and find out how to post an announcement for UCB undergrads that might be looking for a RA position at UCSF. I have attached the announcement below. Thank you for your help. Adam -- Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology and Physiology University of California, San Francisco Mission Bay - Byers Hall 1700 4th Street, Room 102C San Francisco, CA 94143-2512 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: 415-476-2162 mobile: 267-257-8191 fax: 415-401-0919 <http://www.ucsf.edu/neurosc/faculty/neuro_gazzaley.htm>http://www.ucsf.edu/neurosc/faculty/neuro_gazzaley.htm Position: Full-Time Research Associate in the Laboratory of Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD <http://www.ucsf.edu/neurosc/faculty/neuro_gazzaley.htm>http://www.ucsf.edu/neurosc/faculty/neuro_gazzaley.htm Location: University of California, San Francisco- New Mission Bay Campus Job Description: Work in a cognitive neuroscience lab integrating the techniques of functional MRI (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study how human brain region interactions underlie higher order cognitive processes, such as attention and memory. Studies will also involve pharmacological interventions and involvement of patient populations. Job Responsibilities: As a Staff Research Associate (SRA), the employee will assume an integrated role in all aspects of the data collection and analysis on projects investigating the neural mechanisms of attention and memory and how these are influenced by age and disease. Additionally, the employee will serve to supervise and manage Dr. Gazzaley's lab. Relevant projects are identified by the Principal Investigator (PI), and are carried out under the general academic supervision of the PI and post-doctoral fellows. Responsibilities will involve coordinating all data collection aspects of the research, including: enrollment and tracking of subjects, preparation of experiment materials, independent collection of data using a variety of techniques (fMRI, EEG and TMS and behavioral testing), and the maintenance of subject data in a database. Data analysis is performed independently under academic supervision, and includes the use of established programs (e.g, SPM and Analyzer) as well as the development and assessment of new analytical tools and techniques. The SRA is expected to present relevant findings at scientific meetings and to participate in the co-authorship of scientific publications. The SRA also will play a role in the management of laboratory resources and supplies, purchases, and financial accounting. Furthermore, the SRA is expected to train new lab members and as a lab leader to train others in laboratory safety issues. Required Qualifications: BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, bioengineering or related science; previous research experience in this field (particularly conducting neuroimaging and/or EEG experiments); working knowledge of MS Windows and Mac OS; computer programming skills, specifically the ability to design and write programs in Matlab; good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently as well as with others; ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines; interest in learning brain structure-function relationships and working with neurological patients. Preferred Qualifications: Graduate work in a related field; experience with statistical analysis of cognitive and imaging data; the ability to independently operate an fMRI scanner and/or an EEG facility; extensive experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM2), and Matlab. Hands-on technical abilities to problem solve equipment-related issues. Please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Adam Gazzaley, [EMAIL PROTECTED] +++++++++++++++ 5. Run for student government >Spring is here! That means sunshine, Spring Break fun, and of >course, thousands of campaign flyers... >2006 ASUC Elections > Run for student government! > > > >If you've thought about running for student government, and you've >got what it takes to be a leader and a representative of your fellow >students, now is the time to act! Get your platform together, buy >some chalk, and start networking, because the Candidate Filing >Period has begun, and continues through March 24, 2006. > >If you are a grad student, remember that your are definitely >eligible to participate! Graduate students comprise a significant >part of the student body, and this is your chance to have your voice >heard and to represent your community! > >Individual candidates: >Candidate Filing Forms are available at the front desk of the 4th >floor of Eshleman Hall, or at the elections website. Candidates must >turn in their completed form by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 24 to the >4th floor of Eshleman, with a filing fee of $5.00 per office. > > > >Parties: >Party Registration Forms to create a new party are available on the >2nd floor of Eshleman, and at the elections website. Registration >forms are due at 5:00PM on Friday, March 24 to the Attorney >General's mailbox, located on the 2nd floor of Eshleman. Party >Filing Forms to file your party for this year's elections are >available on the 4th floor of Eshleman Hall, and at the elections >website. Party Filing Forms and a $20.00 filing fee are due at the >Candidate's Meeting on Tuesday, April 4. > > > >Informational meeting: >To learn more about the ASUC and the elections process, come to the >Informational Meeting on the evening of Wednesday, March 22 >(location & time TBA). > > > >More Information: >Visit <http://election.asuc.org/>http://election.asuc.org to obtain >more details and to download forms. Or, you can e-mail ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] . > +++++++++++++++ 6. Genetech Information Session, 3/16, 6 pm International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers is hosting our Genetech Info Session on Thursday, March 16th, 2006 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Cory Rm 521. Come hear from our guest speaker from one of the world's leading biotech companies Speaker: Stacey P. Fang, Process Engineer, Genetech Free food and beverage will be provided. What are the benefits of joining ISPE? - Networking opportunities with industry professionals - Industry facility tours - One-on-one mentoring with professionals - Annual Student Leadership Forum - Student Poster Contests (June 2006) - Publication opportunities Applications can be submitted at the meeting. Membership fee is now $20. for more information http://ispe.berkeley.edu or www.ispe.org/campusconnection +++++++++++++++ 7. Time Change for PILLS' UCSD Guest Speaker Night: now starts at 7PM, Thursday 3/16 @ 101 Moffitt. Hello! This is to let you know that the UCSD Guest Speaker Meeting this Thurs. 3/16 in 101 Moffitt will start at 7:00 PM, not at 6:30 PM. Please note the time change. Also, the PILLS 06-07 Executive Officers Application is due next Mon, 3/20 by 5 PM. Application and constitution can be downloaded from the PILLS homepage. Please email me your completed application no later than 5 PM on this date. Let me know if you have any questions/concerns. To confirm: What: UCSD Guest Speaker Meeting When: Thursday, 3/16, 7-8 PM Where: 101 Moffitt Best, Ken Nguyen 05-06 PILLS Co-President ********************* This newsletter contains: 1. A reminder about three research program deadlines coming up THIS WEEK! 2. A list of undergraduate research funding programs with deadlines through the remainder of March. 3. Time and date of the last David Scholars Program info session ****************************************************** 1. These three deadlines are coming up THIS WEEK: 03-15-06 DEADLINE CENTER FOR LATINO POLICY RESEARCH MINI-GRANT Amount: $250-$750. Grantee needs to submit mid-year progress report and final report, as well as expense report. Proposals must demonstrate direct relevance to domestic policy isssues affecting Chicanos or Latinos. Esp. for upper division students; priority to proposals that support thesis research. Applications at Institute for the Study of Social Change, located at 2420 Bowditch Street #5670 or at Center for Latino Policy Research offices at 2547 Channing Way, 3rd Floor. 643-8844 (fax), [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Ruth Pati"o, 642-6955 http://clpr.berkeley.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=74 03-15-06 DEADLINE NSF Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Cell, Developmental, and Evolutionary Biology Amount: $3,500 + rm.+board. The 10-wk. summer program is designed to expose participating students to core concepts of Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology. Twenty-two participating faculty provide a broad range of research options in these areas and share a strong commitment to working with undergraduates and promoting diversity in the biosciences community at Berkeley. Students will gain first-hand research experience and training in state-of-the-art research facilities, working on individual projects. Students must have completed one course in biology and one in chemistry; must entering at least 2nd year in college and plan to be registered in fall 2006; for UCB and non-UCB students; US citizen or permanent resident. Students from underrepresented minority groups, economically disadvantaged backgrounds, or who are the first generation in their families to attend college are especially encouraged to apply. For more information, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mcb.berkeley.edu/nsfreu 03-17-06 DEADLINE SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM (SURP) Academic credit or stipend at discretion of mentor. Summer apprenticeship program in bio sciences. Projects only in the biological sciences, although some also relate to chemistry, computer science, or other disciplines. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Natalie Kolawa [EMAIL PROTECTED], mailbox MCB Undergrad Affairs, MCBusa, 142 VLSB #3200, Jody Lin, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/SURP/ ************************************************************************************* 2. A list of undergraduate research funding programs with deadlines through the remainder of March: 03-24-06 DEADLINE SURF: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (L&S) Amount: $2,500. Funds independent summer research; a few meetings in the summer. L&S only, 3.0 gpa; grad F'06 or Spr/Sum'07. For more info, contact Terry Strathman, 642-3795, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 313 Campbell #2922. http://research.berkeley.edu/surf/index.html 03-24-06 DEADLINE BERKELEY SUMMER BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH PROGRAM Amount: $3,000. Participants work in campus bioengineering lab all summer, present research; Biotech industry tour. Project will be bioengineering related, but any major OK with appropriate background; apply any year. Student must apply to one of the faculty projects listed at the program website, which are posted in February. For more info, contact Pam Reynolds, 643-3508, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 469 Evans #1762, fax 2-5835. http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/bsbrp/ 03-19-06 DEADLINE URAP: Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Summer Award Amount: $2,000. Student receives pay to assist faculty with their research during the summer. For students in all majors, all colleges--faculty applies on behalf of student; student must have participated two semesters in URAP. 2.0 gpa For more info, contact Stefanie Ebeling, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 643-5376, http://research.berkeley.edu/urap/index.html 03-24-06 DEADLINE JUDITH LEE STRONACH BACCALAUREATE PRIZE Amount: $25,000 (max.). The prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that strive to advance awareness and provide visibility for issues of social consciousness and the public good. The award aims to enable bright, ambitious students an opportunity to create and complete a project that extends and reflects upon undergraduate coursework and research conducted at Berkeley. Open to students who completed their undergrad. degree at UCB in December 05 or will complete it in May '06. For more info, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Lenore Kitts, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (available 10 hrs/wk. for reading drafts). http://ls.berkeley.edu/StronachPrize/ ************************************************ 3. The last DAVID SCHOLARS Program Info Session will be held on: Tuesday, March 21, 2006, 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 2063 VLSB Questions? Contact Alicia Hayes at 643-6929 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information, also see http://research.berkeley.edu/david/index.html ************************************************ -- ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^ Anne Aaboe phone: (510) 643-7473 Undergraduate Advising Manager fax: (510) 643-2208 Molecular & Cell Biology email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2083 Valley Life Sciences, #3200 web: mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad Berkeley, CA 94720 ---------------------------------------------------------------- The above message does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of MCBcDNA, mcbUSA, the MCB Department, or UC Berkeley. TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS LIST, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe mcb-infoline" in the message body. Please send questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For a list of upcoming events and information about the student clubs: MCBcDNA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/ mcbUSA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbusa/
