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*MCB News, Week of March 30* * - Week 10MCB News* - *UAO Updates: Advisor codes now released. * - *mcbUSA Undergraduate Mentorship Program * - *Pre-health Advising Options* - *Summer Research and Graduate Funding: Resources* - *Purchase awesome MCB merchandise!* *Other News* - *Summer Research Intern, Digital Biotechnology, San Francisco * - *2015 Faculty Research Lectures* - *Now Accepting Applications for Residential Computing Consultant! * - *L&S Peer Adviser Application Packets for 2015-2016 * - *Health Service Internship opportunity * - *Medical Assistant paid job opening * - *Summer Business Program at Haas * - *AMWA Pre-Health Symposium (4/11) * - *Internship Opportunities at Nodexus * *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Upcoming Important Dates/Events* - The first day of Telebears phase 1 is April 6. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *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. - Advisor codes have now been released. Please check bearfacts to see your Telebears appointment times and check if you need an advisor code. All students who have declared MCB as a major will need an advisor code to register. To receive your advisor code, please come to the UAO during drop-in advising hours and speak with a MCB advisor. The first day of Telebears is April 6. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *mcbUSA Undergraduate Mentorship Program* Interested in becoming a mentor or mentee for mcbUSA? Participate in the mcbUSA Mentorship Program! mcbUSA (the Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate Student Association) is piloting a mentorship program to promote the growth of undergraduates studying MCB at Cal. Our goal is to pair MCB underclassmen with upperclassmen of all biology majors based on shared interests and goals. The advice and insights of upperclassmen who have experienced Cal are precious resources for underclassmen in such a large public university. As a mcbUSA mentor, some things you might share with your mentee include general course planning suggestions and general academic advice. **Mentors also receive higher priority in connecting with our graduate student mentors (one of which is a graduate student from the Schekman lab), which is a subset of our undergraduate mentorship program.** For potential undergraduate mentees: Are you an MCB incoming freshman or sophomore looking for an upperclassman mentor to guide you through your life at Cal? Come join our mcbUSA Mentorship Program! Our program pairs underclassmen with upperclassmen to facilitate networking within the biology community and is a great chance for you to gain one-on-one personalized advice for success at Cal. If you are interested in becoming a mcbUSA mentor/mentee, please fill out this survey http://goo.gl/forms/1aO8V9KOKm by 11:59 pm April 7th, 2015 (it should take no more than 5 minutes). You will need to be logged into your Berkeley email to access the survey. Our mentor-mentor mash-up orientation will be on Wednesday April 22nd 7-8 pm. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Pre-health Advising Options* Here are several ways for you to get pre-health advising: *1. Schedule a 30-minute appointment:* with a Pre-Health advisor at the Career Center for in-depth assistance including mock interviews for medical school and other health programs. Appointments can be madehere <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=https://career.berkeley.edu/Info/MakeAppt.stm> up to two weeks in advance. *2. Phone/Video Appointments:* http://tinyurl.com/PreHealthvideoCareerCounseling *3. Pre-Health Tuesdays at VLSB, 10am-1pm:* Visit for help with Pre-Med class requirements, resources for finding volunteer experiences or internships, an overview of health professional school application processes, and all your other pre-health professions questions and concerns. *4. Pre-Health Student Self-Assessment:* is designed to be a quick status check on how you're doing in order to help you better identify areas of concern ahead of your counseling appointment, and therefore better strategize your pre-health sessions. Simply click here <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.edu/forms/d/1uxj4eJHbILsuG3FkN-szzzq54lEj3gjIMO0COvDsj2w/viewform> to access this tool. *5. Cal Health Peer Forum on LinkedIn <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Cal-Health-Peer-Forum-5140917?gid=5140917&mostPopular=&trk=tyah>:* is an online forum designed to answer quick student and alumni questions about preparing and planning for various pre-health professions at Cal. Join our open group on LinkedIn and post quick questions, engage in discussions, and network with one another. Our Health Counselors and Peers will be posting answers to questions and relevant pre-health related articles and resources regularly. Check it out here <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Cal-Health-Peer-Forum-5140917?gid=5140917&mostPopular=&trk=tyah> . *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *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* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Summer Research Intern, Digital Biotechnology, San Francisco* *Pioneer a brighter future* At Novozymes, we work in close partnership with our customers to make an impact and help create a better world. For those around us, for each other and for the next generation. We use science to advance industries, and as part of R&D, you will create and develop the biological answers that will pave the way for a brighter future. *Summer Research Intern, Digital Biotechnology, San Francisco* Do you want to work in an environment in which creativity and challenging the status quo is as valued as scientific excellence? If so, you could be our new colleague, part of an R&D enzyme discovery and development team in the dynamic San Francisco Innovation Corridor. We are an ambitious team of 8 researchers based in San Francisco. Working with us, you’ll have responsibility for developing and implementing cutting-edge synthetic biology techniques for novel enzyme discovery. Alongside an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles of synthetic biology and chemical biology, in your daily work, you’ll use all of these talents to pioneer research and transform it into business value for our customers. *The successful candidate must have:* - 2-4 years of course-work towards a B.S. or B.A. in Biological Science (e.g. Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Biology, Genetics, Molecular biology, Microbiology, or equivalent field) - Conducted research either in an academic lab or professional lab. - Beyond-the-classroom experience in cell and molecular biology techniques such as: PCR, qPCR, cloning techniques, DNA isolation, and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will have experience working with cell-free protein expression, library screening, DNA sequence analysis, gene assembly, next-gen sequencing and automated liquid handling - Independent problem solving skills, which require original thinking and deductive reasoning. - Exceptional data reporting, multitasking skills, and the ability to function effectively within a dynamic interdisciplinary environment. - Enjoy working in an exciting small team environment, and be able to work under deadlines. - Be a proven team player with outstanding communication and networking skills. Are you the next Zymer in our team? Consider a career with Novozymes and let’s unfold your potential together. *Rethink Tomorrow* Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers across a broad array of industries, we create tomorrow’s biosolutions, improving our customers’ business and the use of our planet’s resources. With over 700 products used in 130 countries, Novozymes’ bioinnovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world’s resources by offering superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ever-changing marketplace. Contact information: www.novozymes.com/careers reference code: 1331BR Application deadline: April 1, 2015 Novozymes, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *2015 Faculty Research Lectures* Dear Campus Community: The Martin Meyerson Faculty Research Lectures, a 102 year old campus tradition celebrating research excellence at UC Berkeley, will take place on April 1 and April 8, 2015. The faculty honorees for this year are: Montgomery Slatkin, Professor of Integrative Biology, will present “Population Genetics of the Neanderthal Genome Project" on Wednesday April 1. Jennifer Doudna, Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Li Ka Shing Chancellor's Professor in Biomedical & Health Sciences, will present "The Biology of CRISPRs: From Genome Defense to Genomic Engineering" on Wednesday April 8. Both events are free and open to the public and take place from 4 to 5 p.m. at the International House, 2299 Piedmont Avenue. Every year since 1912, the Academic Senate has selected faculty members who are exceptionally distinguished for their scholarly research to serve as the Faculty Research Lecturers. These public events provide a unique opportunity for the campus community to hear from the very people who are transforming knowledge at Berkeley and in our world. Past participants include many of Berkeley's Nobel Prize winners and campus notables, including Willis Linn Jepson, Ernest Lawrence, George Pimentel, and Czeslaw Milosz, to name a few. I hope that you will join us. Best, Nicholas Dirks Chancellor *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Now Accepting Applications for Residential Computing Consultant!* ResComp is currently recruiting for the position of Residential Computing Consultant (RCC) for the 2015-2016 academic year! ResComp is the technical support resource and network provider in all the residence halls at UC Berkeley. The position offers: * Competitive pay - $14.50/hour with work-study available * Leadership and advancement opportunities * Training - No professional IT experience is required * Flexible work schedule * Social work environment * Strong alumni network - our staff have gone on to work at Google, Twitter, Yelp, Amazon, and more! Applications are due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2015 at 5PM. For more information and to apply, visit: rescomp.berkeley.edu/jobs/rcc Questions? Post them to our 'Ask an RCC' Tumblr at calrescomp.tumblr.com or email hir...@rescomp.berkeley.edu. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *L&S Peer Adviser Application available for 2015-2016* The L&S Peer Adviser applications are now available for the 2015-2016 academic year. Online application packets will be available on the L&S home page (ls-advise), Calisto and our Facebook page, and hard copies available at the front desk at 206 Evans Hall. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Health Service Internship opportunity* HSI is an internship program in which students are given the opportunity to work in a public health-focused non-profit organization in the Bay Area for a semester. In addition to interning for 6-8 hours a week, HSI interns attend a 2-hour weekly discussion that delves into addressing current public health issues in an intimate environment with their peers. HSI pairs interns with various organizations involved with nutrition, education, health care access, prevention, policy, environmental sustainability, and so much more based on their interests in the field. Previous interns have worked with wonderful organizations like the International Rescue Committee in Oakland, Glide Health Services in SF, and Project Open Hand. Internships are a great way to build professional experience and a strong network of leaders and future colleagues. Applications can be found here: http://hmap.berkeley.edu/hsi-2/become-an-hsi-intern/ Deadline: April 10, 5pm Any questions can be directed to hsicoordina...@gmail.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Medical Assistant paid job opening* Are you interested in helping people? Are you interested in a career in the medical field or applying to medical school? This position will give you great hands on experiences and allow you to gain further understanding of career in the medical field. Job Title: Part Time Medical Assistant and Optician Support in an Ophthalmology Practice in Walnut Creek Job Qualifications: Enthusiasm, strong work ethics, leadership, desire for learning, observant, professional demeanor, ability to multitask, reliability and compassion Job Description: Busy and friendly solo ophthalmologist’s office seeking medical assistant and optician support. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to get hands-on experience in the medical field and to explore a career in medicine! Interested assistants have the option to observe ophthalmic surgeries in the operating room. In the past, many assistants have listed the experience on their CV and obtained letters of recommendation for medical school applications. Responsibilities include but not limited to: eliciting medical histories, checking visual acuity, autorefraction, performing visual fields, answering phone calls, making appointments, organizing medical records, assisting patients in their eyewear/lenses selection, optical sales, frame adjustments, eyewear dispensing, and insurance verifications/authorizations/billing. Location: Walnut Creek, CA Job Duration: One year minimal Number of openings: 2 Desired Start Date: 4/15/2015 Salary Level: $11/hr Travel Percentage: No travel Resume Receipt: Email Email Address for Resumes: i...@mloeyeclinic.com Contact Information: Michelle Liu, MD 1844 San Miguel Drive, #303 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.930.8100 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Summer Business Program at Haas* Complement your Cal degree with a unique Summer Business Program at Haas. The Haas School of Business invites you to consider the *BASE Summer Program (Business for Arts, Sciences and Engineering)*. BASE is a six-week business boot camp that enables non-business majors to take business courses while earning full academic credit <http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/credit.html>. Some former BASE students have gone on to earn MBA degrees, while others have accepted jobs in marketing, product development, consulting, and financial services. The ideal participant of the BASE Program is an undergraduate student majoring in liberal arts, sciences or engineering. BASE is the ONLY premier business summer program or institute where students can earn units <http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/credit.html>. Financial aid may be available. Many UC Berkeley students are eligible for summer financial aid: http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/summer-aid *Application Process*We encourage you to apply as soon as possible given the popularity of the Program in the past 17 years. <http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/students.html#2014year17> There is no application fee. To download the application or for more information please visit our website at http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/ Download our program brochure <http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/pdf/haas-base-brochure.pdf> (.pdf). Haas BASE Program Team BASE Summer Program Undergraduate Program Haas School of Business University of California, Berkeley S450 Student Services Building # 1900 Berkeley, CA 94720-1900 URL: haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/ <http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/> E-mail: b...@haas.berkeley.edu Phone: 510.642.1421 Fax: 510.643.3821 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *AMWA Pre-Health Symposium (4/11)* Considering a career in health or medicine? Come out to AMWA-Berkeley’s Pre-Health Symposium on *Saturday, April 11th 2015!* Our symposium will feature a talk on “How to get into the med school of your dreams” by INQUARTA founder and admissions expert Don Osborne, a speaker panel with physicians from different specialties including pediatrics and endocrinology, and an exhibition fair with UC Davis Premedical Surgical Internship, Bear EMT, and more! The symposium will be held from *1-5 PM in 2060 VLSB* and tickets can be purchased in advance for $7 on Sproul or at http: <http://amwasymposium.eventbrite.com/>//amwasymposium.eventbrite.com <http://amwasymposium.eventbrite.com/> or for $10 at the door. The American Medical Women’s Association is a national organization and our UCB branch provides mentorship, service opportunities, and a support network for pre-health students on campus. To learn more, email amwaberke...@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/fb063d8d86566b4aeea38864ee6c3105/1013945951/realurl=https://www.facebook.com/amwaberkeley> ! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Internship Opportunities at Nodexus* Nodexus is an Angel-funded biotechnology startup that is commercializing technology that has been developed at Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley. Nodexus' patented platform technology allows for rapid and robust cell screening and characterization - ultimately leading to academic, industrial, and biomedical applications. We are looking for interns who are interested in the exciting early stages of a startup! Molecular and Cell Biology and Integrative Biology students are encouraged to apply for the available opportunities. Experience with previous internships and labs, especially focused in wet lab biological work, mammalian cell culture, and running flow cytometry protocols is highly desirable. Please contact i...@nodexus.com with any questions and please attach resumes if interested. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *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. 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