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*MCB News, Week of January 26, 2015* *MCB News* - *UAO Updates: **The Neurobiology emphasis requirements have changed.* - *Summer Research and Graduate Funding: Resources* - *Purchase awesome MCB merchandise!* *Other News* - *QB3-Berkeley Undergraduate Internship Program 2015* - *UCB Blood Pressure Project* - *Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM)* - *Hospital Help Desk Volunteer Program * - *Pre-Health Society Infosession * - *UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program * - *Fall 2015 UCDC application now available online * - *The Berkeley Group is now recruiting * - *UC Berkeley Extension Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program * - *Sigma Mu Delta, Premedical Fraternity* - *Summer Opportunity with Support for International Change (SIC)* - *Diamond's Anatomy Enrichment Decal Spring 2015 * - *Complete a Year of Physics on a UC Education Abroad Summer Program * - *Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Centre (WSORC) Volunteer and Internship Opportunities* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Upcoming Important Dates/Events* - January 30, Early Drop Deadline, Last day to drop without a fee - February 6, Last day to add without a fee - February 20, Add/drop deadline; last day to add 99/199/H196 units *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *UAO Updates* - The Neurobiology emphasis requirements have changed. Please visit the NEU emphasis webpage <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/major-requirements/neuro> on the MCB site for detailed information. Some highlights include... - Introduction of a two semester Neurobiology sequence (MCB 160 and MCB 161) that replaces MCB C160 and Elective B, and an - Updated elective list. - The changes affect all students declaring the NEU emphasis in sp15 and beyond, and any declared NEU student who has not completed MCB C160 by Sp15. - Major declarations began on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. - Faculty advising <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/advising-services> and peer advising <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/peer-advising> resumed on January 20. Please note changes availability by clicking on each service or visiting the MCB website <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/advising-services> . *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Summer Research and Graduate Funding: Resources* *For Undergraduates:* Summer Research Opportunities on the MCB Website <https://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/research/research/summer-research> Paid Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Placements: Over 800 programs – REU, NASA and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/undergrads.aspx *For Financial Support in Graduate School:* Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx *For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships: * http://intern.nasa.gov *For tips on applying and associated resources:* http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx *For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:* http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx *For opportunities specifically in Engineering:* http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Purchase awesome MCB** merchandise!* Interested in representing and supporting your MCB department? MCBcDNA is selling brand new quarter zip sweaters, sweatshirts, water bottles, and shot glasses this semester! Check out pictures of our merchandise and order online at http://goo.gl/forms/H93SdYURK <http://goo.gl/forms/H93SdYURKr>. If you have questions, please email mcbcdnafundrais...@gmail.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Other News* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *QB3-Berkeley Undergraduate Internship Program 2015* The online application for the QB3-Berkeley Undergraduate Internship Program 2015 is now open! UC Berkeley undergraduates can gain hands-on experience in the biotech industry through QB3-Berkeley Undergraduate Biotech Internships. The program is open to sophomores and juniors with minimum 3.2 GPA and previous lab experience. Apply by January 30, 2015 for paid summer positions. More -->http://qb3.berkeley.edu/qb3/intern.cfm *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *UCB Blood Pressure Project* Blood Pressure Project (BPP) is a club dedicated to providing our South Berkeley community blood pressure screenings and health education alongside Heart2Heart and The American Heart Association. Our goal is to increase community involvement in health habits through the help of students and external organizations. Our 1st information session is Thu, January 29, 7pm – 10pm RM 234 Dwinelle Our 2nd information session is Thu, February 5, 7 pm -10 pm RM 234 Dwinelle For more information email: kimj...@berkeley.edu Our site is: http://bpp.berkeley.edu *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM)* Are you interested in global health, health policy and advocacy, law, or medicine? *Universities Allied for Essential Medicines* (UAEM) is a student-led organization that work in cooperation with top experts in international medicine access, campus technology transfer offices, and faculty members in order to change the current research, patenting, and licensing policies of academic institutions to ensure that low-income countries have access to essential medicines. We are currently recruiting students to join our organization, through which they will have the opportunity to become part of either our Communications, Research, or Awareness committees. We will be tabling during Calapalooza and hosting two info sessions for anyone who is interested: - Monday, January 26, 7-8pm in 106 Dwinelle - Tuesday, January 27, 7-8pm in 206 Dwinelle For more information, please visit our website at uaem.berkeley.edu or email us at calu...@gmail.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Hospital Help Desk Volunteer Program* Join us at our Informational Session on Tuesday, February 3rd from 5 - 6PM, 401 University Hall UCB! Job Description: Volunteers will be health and research advocates in our resource navigation programs at San Francisco General Hospital, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, and Highland General Hospital in Oakland. This opportunity requires about 8 hours of training, completion of hospital on-boarding requirements, and a 4-hour per week volunteer commitment from late August 2015 through mid-May 2016. Volunteers will work directly with patients as well as doctors, nurses and social workers. They will gain experience navigating community resources to assist patients with basic needs like access to food and safe housing, interviewing patients in a clinical setting, and collecting data for research purposes. How to Apply: To apply for a BARHC volunteer position for the 2015-2016 school year at Children’s Hospital Oakland, Highland General Hospital - Alameda Health System or San Francisco General Hospital please complete a brief application by Wednesday February 25, 2015 using the link below. A coordinator will contact you during the first week of March to let you know if you are selected for an interview. Application link: http://goo.gl/forms/sY0SoFL8UE Please email us at bayareahelpdeskconsort...@gmail.com with any questions. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Pre-Health Society Infosession* Are you "pre-health," but still unsure about what field you specifically want to pursue? Pre-med with concerns about getting to medical school? Or are you just looking for a group of other friendly and motivated students? If so, Pre-Health Society is the club for you! Come learn about Pre-Health Society at our Infosession next *Thurs., 1/29 at 7 PM in 109 Wheeler*. At the Infosession, we'll be presenting more about our club's future events, and opportunities for club leadership and involvement. Our *guest speaker* Dr. Kim, a *radiologist*, will also be speaking about his experiences as a medical professional. Please e-mail ucb...@gmail.com with any questions. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program* The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program offers a summer clinical research training program for 12-15 currently-enrolled undergraduate students who are planning to attend dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy or physical therapy professional schools after graduation, and who have an interest in a career in clinical research. Students will be paired with a UCSF professional student who is enrolled in the course. The purpose of the course is to train students to evaluate the medical literature, to design clinical and translational research studies, and to encourage long-term collaborations between UCSF and students. Tuition and book are included if accepted into the program and a $1500 stipend is offered. To learn more about the program, click here: http://accelerate.ucsf.edu/training/pup The application deadline is February 23, 2015. If you are interested, have any questions, or would like to set up a meeting with your group or a combination of student groups, please let me know. I have attached announcements for you to post or share with others you feel may be interested. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Fall 2015 UCDC application now available online!* An application for the Fall 2015 UC Berkeley Washington Program is now available online, at: http://ucdc.berkeley.edu Each Fall and Spring, the UCB Washington Program sends undergraduates to Washington, D.C., to complete academic research projects of their own design, and to participate in internships related to their research. The Program is open to juniors and seniors in any major, and graduating seniors may participate during their final semester at UCB. To apply, you must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have junior or senior standing in the semester you plan to attend. You must also have taken at least two upper-division courses on the UC Berkeley campus. Internships are available in a wide variety of DC-based government agencies, nonprofit organizations, policy think-tanks, media outlets, and businesses. Students live in the UC Washington Center at Scott Circle and UCB financial aid is transferrable to DC. Scholarships are also available. Students earn a full semester of UCB academic credit. *Fall Semester 2015 applications will be due Wednesday,* *February 25, 2015.* Candidate interviews will be conducted in mid-March for the Fall 2015 UCDC Program. Accepted students will be notified by the end of the month. Several information sessions will be conducted during the early weeks of Spring Semester. An alum of the UCDC Program will speak about his or her experiences and answer your questions. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, feel free to schedule an appointment with Kathy. *All UCDC info sessions will be held in Barrows Hall:* *Wednesday, Jan. 21st 12 noon-1:30 P.M. (291 Barrows)* *Tuesday, Jan. 27th 4-5:30 P.M. (291 Barrows)* *Monday, Feb. 2nd 4-5:30 P.M. (291 Barrows)Thursday, Feb. 5th 12 noon-1:30 P.M. (291 Barrows) Wednesday, Feb. 11th 6-7:30 P.M. (791 Barrows - different room)* Information about how to locate internships in DC is available on a bulletin board outside the UCB Washington Program Office and at the Information Sessions. The Program Office is at M24 Wheeler Hall, and generally will be open 9-12 and 1-4 on Mondays through Thursdays. More details about the program can be obtained by e-mailing u...@berkeley.edu, by visiting M24 Wheeler Hall, or by calling 510/642-9102. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *The Berkeley Group is now recruiting* TBG is a student-run consulting organization that provides pro-bono services to nonprofits in the Bay Area. Since TBG’s founding in 2003, we have successfully consulted on over 100 projects, and 100% of our clients have expressed high satisfaction with our work. Our members are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in their communities, and inject passion, professionalism, and initiative into their social sector work. *Why join TBG?* Firsthand Consulting Experience: Through our rich history of projects in the Bay Area nonprofit sector, TBG has built the credibility to consistently work with the key decision-makers (e.g. directors, CEOs, CFOs) at our clients and ensure our recommendations are implemented. This unique reputation will provide you the opportunity to take concepts from the classroom and create guaranteed, tangible impact in your community. Extensive Professional Development: TBG’s professional network and weekly trainings run by professional partners such as Accenture and PwC can provide you the skills, tools, and opportunities to jumpstart your career. Our alumni have gone on to industries ranging from consulting (Bain, McKinsey, BCG), technology (Google, Apple, Facebook), to social work (TFA, World Bank, Peace Corps). Tight-knit Organization: TBG is a closely-bonded community where you can develop long-lasting friendships. With only 30-40 active members, TBG is more of a family than a professional network, and you can form close bonds with every single member of the club through socials & fun events (e.g. spontaneous Tahoe Trips, karaoke nights, dinners at Off the Grid, and much more)! *How to join?* Apply online at www.theberkeleygroup.org by 11:59PM on Wednesday, January 28th, and attend one of our Info Sessions on January 26th or 27th! Be sure to check our website and our Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/TheBerkeleyGroup) for more details. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *UC Berkeley Extension Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program* The UC Berkeley Extension Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program provides academic preparation in the sciences and advising to enhance your application for admission to medical, dental or veterinary school or to other advanced degree programs in the medical and health-related fields. Learn more about the UC Berkeley Extension Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program at a free information session: Thursday, January 29, 6-7:30 pm, 1995 University Ave., Room 202, Berkeley <http://extension.berkeley.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=42298> Friday, February 27, 12-1 pm, online <http://ucbx.adobeconnect.com/pbhpp022715/event/event_info.html> *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Sigma Mu Delta, Premedical Fraternity* Interested in medicine, dentistry, optometry, or other pre-health fields? Rush Sigma Mu Delta, the oldest pre-medical fraternity on campus! Our brothers have the resources necessary to help you get into medical school, dental school, and achieve other pre-health aspirations. Rush starts this *Monday, January 26th, at 7pm in 101 Moffitt*. See you there! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ceremonial Chair Vishnu Murthy (vishnu.mur...@berkeley.edu) or External Vice-President, Eddie Lu ( edbert...@berkeley.edu). *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Summer Opportunity with Support for International Change (SIC)* The organization: Support for International Change (SIC) is an organization committed to limiting the impact of HIV/AIDS in underserved communities in northern Tanzania. The program: SIC offers an 8-week service-learning program in rural villages in Tanzania. You will be immersed in your community and trained to provide meaningful, evidence-based HIV prevention education. The program provides in-depth and hands-on field learning experience for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of global health and grassroots development. Together with Tanzanian university students, you will have countless opportunities to connect with and learn from local people and work to support SIC’s year-round community-based HIV interventions including: mobile HIV testing, mobile care and treatment centers, and social support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Campaigns begin with an assessment of local HIV knowledge, attitude, and behavior of the community. You will partner with community members and teach HIV prevention education in local primary and secondary schools, organize community teachings with the church, women’s groups, and support groups. You will also work with SIC’s mobile voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) staff to organize HIV testing and link people to our mobile care and treatment centers. A local family will host you during your campaign, giving you an even deeper connection with the community you are serving. Extra Travel Opportunities: You will have a break in the middle of the program where you will be free to see the sights of Tanzania. Our staff can help you plan a safari, a trip to Zanzibar, or even a two-day white water rafting trip on the Nile! Academic Credit: Many participants have worked with their departments to earn internship or practicum credit for their participation. The requirements and process are different for each school, and SIC staff is happy to assist with letter of support, setting goals and objectives, and other relevant paperwork. We suggest discussing this early with your professor or advisor. *For program dates, more info and to apply:* website: *www.sichange.org <http://www.sichange.org/> * email: *lind...@sichange.org <lind...@sichange.org> * *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Diamond's Anatomy Enrichment Decal Spring 2015* If you are passionate about anatomy or teaching, consider taking Diamond's Anatomy Enrichment Decal this semester. The decal enables you to teach anatomy to Berkeley elementary students, and show them the awesomeness of the human body. As Marion Diamond, former Cal anatomy professor said, "The best way to learn something yourself is to teach it to someone else." For more details, attend the first info session on 1/27 in 3070 VLSB, from 5-7 pm. If you have questions, contact Katherine Brito at katherinebr...@berkeley.edu Participants must have taken IB 131 and/ or IB 131L and passed with an A or B. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Complete a Year of Physics on a UC Education Abroad Summer Program!* UC's Education Abroad Program has three special summer abroad programs. On these eight-week summer programs you can complete a year of calculus-based physics with labs, equivalent to Physics 8A & 8B, in order to fulfill major requirements or prepare for graduate school in a health field. Glasgow Summer School also offers 8-week courses in Human Anatomy and Genetics. You need a 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application to qualify. The three programs, including links to program information, are: University of Sussex International Summer School, England <http://eap.ucop.edu/OurPrograms/United_Kingdom_England/Pages/intl_summer_school_sussex.aspx> University of Glasgow International Summer School, Scotland <http://eap.ucop.edu/OurPrograms/United_Kingdom_Scotland/Pages/science_summer_school_univ_glasgow.aspx> University College Dublin International Summer School, Ireland <http://eap.ucop.edu/OurPrograms/ireland/Pages/science_engineering_summer_uc_dublin.aspx> All the benefits of home—UC Berkeley credit, grades, and financial aid—travel with you! University of Sussex is near the resort city of Brighton, England, which is only an hour by train from London. Glasgow is Scotland's second largest city, and Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. All three programs give students the opportunity to explore nearby world-class cities and major European capitals. All have excellent connections to bus, train and plane so that students are free to explore their country and Europe during their free time. Please note that courses are rigorous and require intensive study and focus Mon-Fri, therefore long-distance personal travel is recommended after the program and/or on holiday weekends. You can find applications for all three programs at the links below: Sussex Application <https://studyabroad-prod.berkeley.edu/apply/applicationChecklist.php?eapChecklists_Id=2141> - February 2nd Deadline Glasgow Application <https://studyabroad-prod.berkeley.edu/apply/applicationChecklist.php?eapChecklists_Id=2139> - February 2nd Deadline Dublin Application <https://studyabroad-prod.berkeley.edu/apply/applicationChecklist.php?eapChecklists_Id=1987> - February 2nd Deadline Feel free to contact us for further information about these programs: Michelle Ayazi <may...@berkeley.edu> and Nadine Gerdes <nad...@berkeley.edu> *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Centre (WSORC) Volunteer and Internship Opportunities* WSORC interns are responsible for coordinating and developing the Volunteer Education Programs, as well as the daily operation of the whale shark visitor center (full training provided). WSORC’s interns are an integral part of our diverse organization, and must be prepared to work as part of a cohesive team and willing to help out wherever necessary. The volunteer education program is aimed at volunteers who are passionate about conservation and/or have a background in biology/conservation/marine science/environmental studies or related field. The purpose of the volunteer program is to give an experience of what it is like to work within a non-profit conservation organization, and provide key basic skills for working in marine conservation including; Caribbean reef fish ID skills, coral reef conservation and survey techniques, research diving experience, community outreach, environmental education, experience assisting on whale shark encounter tours and guiding snorkeling excursions. For more information, please visit http://wsorc.org/internships/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *MCB News/Infoline Submission Guidelines* Members of the campus community are invited to submit information about their group, event, etc for the weekly email. Submissions may not be longer than 8 sentences maximum, must include a link/contact email for additional information, and should not include attachments. The MCB News email will be sent to subscribers once each week (Monday morning) during the academic year. You must email your submission no later than 4 p.m. Friday to guarantee inclusion for the following Monday's email. We cannot guarantee inclusion for items submitted after the deadline. Send a plain text email with the event and contact information to mcb...@berkeley.edu. 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