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<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc_wThDNFUMuHrEP0IUteE1ZMg2_daBXV4BiM3h0RFgHYHPpymw8f2BtfPuoKO0aOz5vXn1QP7q0ESB0jS-Kj2MTg9jczSrol4l_9JYad1YmxjRyY0h7DfzE=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Spring 2016 Week 6 2/22/16 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc_wThDNFUMuHrEP0IUteE1ZMg2_daBXV4BiM3h0RFgHYHPpymw8f2BtfPuoKO0aOz5vXn1QP7q0ESB0jS-Kj2MTg9jczSrol4l_9JYad1YmxjRyY0h7DfzE=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> In This Issue -Undergraduate Biology Journal Club <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK24> -EYH Volunteers Needed <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK63> -Arts + Design Initiative Survey <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK65> -Career Connection <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK61> -Berkeley Scientific Journal <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK57> -Kaplan MCAT Practice Test <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK67> -Global Social Innovation Initiative <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK46> -Summer in Japan or Korea <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK69> -One Heart Source <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK59> -My Love Affair with the Brain <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK55> -Starting Point Mentorship Program <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK30> -UCSF Pre-Health Undergraduate Program <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK32> -Emory University's MD-SEE <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK34> -Global Poverty & Practice Minor <#1719795412_LETTER.BLOCK38> *MCB Advising* M-Th: 9am - 12pm, 1 - 4pm F: 9am -12pm, 1 - 3pm 3060 VLSB (Valley Life Science Bldg.) (510) 643-8895 mcb...@berkeley.edu *MCB Department News* MCB PAWS Applications due this FRIDAY *Interested in becoming joining the PAWS team? Apply NOW! * http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/peer-advising <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4zWXV9EMWIqlHK5yj2TMwvcQrygiEhsZjhwRDQOlURb9llK6jn4m5GKkWYarwvD39C_9nWi-NF467L8mA_VxecX2N13Rq-bXifruVmdCQs3EghlYrh2ElEwLue9s_HJG6aL8eNKq5XiKLwINczqc6zwCpH4CR5JhNd2Dz4FXCTAZRDnRqa124goAB4rhByMpA==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> *Applications due February 26 by 3pm* Want to find out more information? Come to our *Recruitment Social*! Hear from current peer advisors about their experiences and there will be *FREE FOOD!* IB/MCB Peer Advisor Recruitment Social *February 23, 5-6pm in VLSB 3060* MCB DeCal Application Deadline this FRIDAY Interested in teaching a MCB Decal next fall? Get your applications in now! http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/courses/courses/de-cal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6JczeTJWOp0sveYPwGhwj3ykEcgeC5WVnNYiIpVQrRyEow0Vicmso4DgJ6FFGkmqBRcTpOOg9aVCSrk48GAk6u4epUIUZh56vOSo7uR9PqDc5SU02pLf62HdrOTCmMkU4RPFCAcBIxWCLsd92x2bhOldiKwqoDTdyLvbkXSBt3IZ1W&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> *Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb 26 at 3pm* *In other news...* Undergraduate Biology Journal Club *Want to learn about cutting edge biology topics? * Come to the next meeting of Cal's first Undergraduate Biology Journal Club! It'll be this *Wednesday (2/14) from 7-8PM in 228 Dwinelle*. Food will be provided! We're interested in creating a place for undergrads who are interested in research to meet regularly and discuss scientific research papers in the biological sciences. At this meeting, Milena will be presenting a very interesting Nature paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEyUZUoIGtR9P96418npiy8t7psl9We9lj3yYupD_1z9nhxq6QQ88dSd_bRAK0EWcU4sVVU2cy93QLCzusNolruxj4pRTfYK9k8n4mTbcQN0J6M3JACTkjRQsaCm_V-427ylfvueqtD5pc-vwejuGKm9bl0as5NViv6-oWKHkrleWxX7Q2hwXGIA==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> on how we can switch cell-fates between muscle and brown fat cells. For more information, please see our Facebook event page <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEfr5GifnahrJt92DrxLpw8q3h8PhAhSHw-ep0bHjqkvbsIW8KJlaUrBf5SSDPAQrW5-vJ39rZUip88X0dxt0BPmEQA-5zdNaeQq0_CHVDzA_rV5w24smsYfCJgFHM_n-hnNQSwmsBVM-YTU8oUaJlUA==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> . Mailing List Signups: tinyurl.com/ucbjournalclub <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEtRBuZMFta6soOj4Z7Oq8L52tdWjtrv0lImyHuaGlJ3SHGMF-GptTqCBF8XXBeKoThKu08m5Qwq9NaIc5M0V--HMrD1n6WN8TIHDgVMtpJ2kNiXl5PdmNzg==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Past Meeting Slides: http://bit.ly/1nyzLAS <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDE2Z983TIaUSvj192Sn1Wi_qjvxWSJoEy8vmDLbaZZrO1-UMwhi860Iktdlj-VWRtH0JOzeUA10sx2vTJgBD_iBN-u3bw1VQ8PTNFDSxv4LtU=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Suggest or present papers: http://bit.ly/1ZC5kWh <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEq172CQkLp2BFlOwC3EIv-xltXpUp9GeQZ8Puk9wJGKtqALPD8WOdVrQOPnk-V2gbPC-FmihS4O4h0XvCFru6iwhJC2TXyCnOuGfxHGXc53Y=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Volunteers Needed for Expanding Your Horizons Conference *We need YOU at Expanding Your Horizons!* EYH is a conference for 5th-8th grade girls that serves to introduce them to careers in STEM through an array of fun interactive workshops. When: *Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM* Where: *University of California, Berkeley* This year we will be hosting ~450 conference attendees from surrounding East Bay communities. As an undergraduate mentor, you will assist workshop leaders, join the girls for lunch, share your STEM experience, and act as a positive role model throughout the day. We do ask that our undergraduate volunteers are female identified. In addition to conference day participation, volunteers are REQUIRED to attend a training session. SIGN-UP to volunteer and/or get more information at ocf.berkeley.edu/~eyh/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEC4BdT2Ur45aQc5LVVl0LJmtf3e65OrTz_tG6U9Y-HBNfQNscoGW9PHOPpDG_D4Sf1UiMKCUaza9AjpYg5mKJP3TtqeH_M_jEqXA8R3ePVkAgBzvUNx9ITQ==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Questions? E-mail us at eyh.ucb.volunt...@gmail.com Arts + Design Initiative Survey The Arts + Design Initiative is a new priority for our campus and we're seeking input from students about two of our key initiatives - a campus-wide culture pass and a comprehensive arts + design website. We've created a 10-15 minute survey, and are looking for student input on these two future initiatives. Here is the LINK TO SURVEY <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEtT_3z4NTT9X_TafHObtfqwkdgiZopYZrB0H7siM86DbobuIN0zwq_Znys8AuobRjctMqLpuiC6nRYTpQtNtL40NTKTWEZc592Z4fkbWi_CZ_B-xafyBCTrnVsnoCW-qCkwbgw-kA2kaTtWS_iLgDfQ35d-pmWdYaIawHlpkPokCcessFrhvE60EAOctVvtC-RfIgf3gRkGtT6w_tLWbbXZhFOF3HHetv&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==>. All information will be kept confidential; *participants will be entered to win one of five $50 amazon gift cards.* Thank you for your help as we continue our work on the Arts + Design Initiative. Career Connections: Business Roles in Health *Tuesday, February 23, 2016* *6:00 PM to 8:00 PM* *Career Center, Blue & Gold Room* Join us for an evening of casual career conversations with over a dozen Cal alums working in a variety of non-clinical roles in the country's fastest growing industry! Participating alumni are in diverse roles, ranging from Analyst and Consultant to Marketing Manager and Recruiting Coordinator. Organizations represented include consulting firms, health start-ups, biotech and medical technology companies, not-for-profit health plans/providers, human resources firm, and more. Explore the many ways to work in healthcare as you gain advice, make new professional connections, and prepare for your search for an internship, job, gap year, or career! All majors, backgrounds, levels, and career intentions welcome. Attending Alumni: - Marketing Manager at *Biosearch Technologies * - Consultant in *Biotech Investor Relations * - Director of Quality Management at *Carl Zeiss Meditec * - Data Scientist at *Cogitativo * - Analyst at *DaVita Healthcare Partners * - Senior Consultant in *Environment & Occupational Risk Management * - Regulatory Consultant, Health Plan Regulatory & Exchange Operations at *Kaiser Permanente* - Clinic Site Manager/Adolescent Services Coordinator at *LifeLong Medical Care * - Lead Consultant at *Nice Little Idea, Inc. (Training & Consulting)* - Recruiting Coordinator at *Omada Health (Digital Health Program) * - Associate, Rotational Development Program at *RelayHealth * - VP/Healthcare Practice Manager at *Robert Half * - Optometrist & Professor at *UC Berkeley School of Optometry * - CEO at *VSee (Telemedicine Platform)* - & more! * Refreshments will be served! * RSVP on Callisto <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc5ZChoH-hiEJa6oumebp2hv73an6UER8iy_gxMXLV-SD1V0bQAr1JM-d3Qy-q3AwLZU1htLsEcAUUo0MU8k2VUkrDli5YvTFsC2g_ueP8D3trGxmUDsyNiYIEMKfra23tA==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> is strongly recommended! All current students, grad students, and Career Center Alumni Advantage members are welcome. Berkeley Scientific Journal *Hey student researchers!* The Berkeley Scientific Journal is an undergraduate science research journal at UC Berkeley. Every semester since 1996, our undergraduate staff has published independent research done by undergraduates at UC Berkeley, interviews with faculty members, and articles on current issues in science. *At this time, we are accepting undergraduate research papers, including honors theses, for publishing in our Spring 2016 and Fall 2016 issue. *Each paper submitted will be peer reviewed by a faculty member. Note: If you're graduating this semester, you can still submit your paper for next semester's issue. Please email research....@gmail.com for submission. Specific directions can be found on our website: http://bsj.berkeley.edu/?page_id=277 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4t_61P6V2KJRIcCkLPEgS1QYVK7bW3Tv7QKS0TijqIj7efW7XrRjNWuEZQ4s9DZscd6TUdQQucHi2H6OqRVKnkCAWfF1D-3d7oeQvoi7WIA10oyeFqF9u9Uk9t74aUHKJHRph0KDcgU&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> . Kaplan MCAT Practice Test *Are you a junior or senior? Would you like to see what the MCAT test is really like? *Would you like to receive a breakdown of which areas you need improvement and how to score higher next time? A free practice test is a great place to start your preparation. Attend the *Free Practice MCAT test* on *February 27th* at *10 am at Berkeley Kaplan Center.* Pre-registration is required. Reserve your seat by clicking here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEaLAhPw8HUz4Jz1HFCMOa8_GMN5rPv4YsgGYkiR-BRKcwiN77TfbAwIiEoqWMcgDfZ_d1OGfL0imIZyJOWUjI1gCJYqFN4Rp5BECiRtAqWnGPMuDwChGI72c2XAEdbA7paiH0vAshmby-905nUfQB9bRnb1pTxf1gXmhtCp8y-ZA=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Global Social Innovation Initiative The Global Social Innovation Initiative at Berkeley is a newly formed organization that seeks to develop solutions to social issues relating to human welfare. Each academic year, members develop and implement a project focused on a social issue based on a theme: Public Health, Environmental Sustainability, Poverty Reduction, Gender Equality, or Education. Before executing a project, members will conduct research about the chosen topic, collaborate on project designs, and perform testing trials on the product. All members will be involved in all phases of each project and will have the opportunity to implement the project on a wider scale. Members will be serving the community at large while realizing the potential they have to impact and change issues confronting society. This year's topic is energy poverty and we are currently discussing project ideas. There are other chapters at other universities we can collaborate with. We are currently looking for new officers and members. For more information, please see http://www.theprojectinspire.org/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4t_61P6V2KJZ-Inon4ZX7OVK-FnZtkEyvka7jTvYxbX_0QH8E-vYaiqVaKpZ1kqkeMuQfZhw2jzOlKZP2CoecLtv__UFzKysR5Xm6j4bnWupsANM9FJpF-gCjy4lT83DA==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> or email any questions to thegsiinitiativeatberke...@gmail.com. Here is a google form if you are interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ad6Gs12b3PQEwJwUyPwDS1oAJ5TVKVw6LYfIvGLB8Ps/viewform <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4t_61P6V2KJIOWuCQLEuM7ZdKypI0yYTv2i2Ii9WJBqNa__CZ84O4RKCzoqan_IZw9qXT-yGhjHYRMZW9agmYAz-g9_NPB9wk0zWymhKjPZXwCjBJCq7rtnb9y_uzVL321XXMTbXwGYi8Kdni_b721N7Jz7njWSwkMQvXpYGhPR5p0HPZFuJ4ILl6WpAyp29wYTrF2jvjR067mACWyFDsc=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> . We look forward to answering and welcoming you! Short Term Summer Opportunities in Japan & Korea *INFO SESSION:* Wed, Feb. 24th from 12-1pm at 122 Wheeler - *Tohoku University Science Summer Program (Japan) - Deadline March 7th* - Examine how advanced technologies can meet the needs of society through a lecture series, field trips to cultural sites and areas affected by the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, cultural workshops, and collaborative opportunities with Tohoku University students. - *Tohoku University Japanese Program (Japan) - Deadline March 7th* - Discover Japan through intensive Japanese language classes, seminars on Japanese culture and society, collaborative projects with fellow students, home stays, field trips, and other cultural activities. Students will also learn about opportunities at the University of Tokyo and the Korea University this summer. *Scholarships are available! * Learn more at studyabroad.berkeley.edu/additional-programs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc1nTjMUnEgDEhm3LQur4rdobvJV6JPZ7qmgjn6o6uf-WU24dOuz-ASUF4nMpXlYyEDXxJNOX7uAMhdr1_SbbjiCu7KhQXg2rlnHdAWIriVWTz3WEzWPNQgVZJgdJF4wZE58x9y7ErDlPuiQ8YNisWGBV3-KYej8Vrw==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> One Heart Source: Experimental Learning Program One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for our 2016 Experiential Learning Programs. We are offering 2 week Health Innovation programs in South Africa! As an OHS Volunteer you will: - Gain international experience on the ground in global health initiatives. - Mentor students who strive to become healthcare professionals and cultivate lifelong relationships. - Immerse yourself in diversity through service and excursions. - Collaborate with groups of university students from around the world. - Develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills through the pursuit of social justice. - Broaden health care skills in real-world environments Apply here for our Volunteer Programs: 2016 Application <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4t_61P6V2KJSLjHLZ8EBE5VM1g7vPrBUBFg_9jEd15xbjA266kehW1C0DbhrIBRGU9KU-YYDZtnVgmJUI1TES5Hj1IUpfNjbZTxh_kkw_LLGzWd6n0VAzHpOQrYGRNpl_E2sfyCl7iH1aSbYuMD3BQiBk05pchwIwzpIeVcCOqITqzqrnjZ9SRcXKe1TNwcmg==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> *Application Deadline: March 1, 2016 * Learn more about our Health Program here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4t_61P6V2KJq11l21YTamA7ijN3jmEWGy9g8xYdSQSiT-qtUTyVBPH87drpWgSs4rjGSYfBCc0BPLkWdLLBLp0rQFzyba_n3o3Rh1T9bN6U_Qi_5kkvc4Dp-uL8mwft5wtSevYoptFosv9SMzf3OJAjGOdUyoXrOoN3jyfEh6heSWbRM1Hm19M=&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Sneak Preview: My Love Affair with the Brain *MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE BRAIN: THE LIFE AND SCIENCE OF DR. MARIAN DIAMOND.* February 27, 2015 at 1:00pm, at BAMPFA. My Love Affair with the Brain is a soon-to-be-on PBS documentary about the brain, the passion of scientific discovery, the creation of modern neuroscience, Albert Einstein, women in science, and love - all via the life and research of beloved professor and YouTube celebrity, Dr. Marian Diamond. We invite you to attend a celebration of Dr. Diamond and her pioneering contributions to modern neuroscience, including a pre-release screening of the documentary. *This event is free and open to the public. No registration required, but space is limited. Please arrive early to claim your seat. **Open to a**ll audiences.* Event Contact: cather...@lunaproductions.com Presented by BAM/PFA, the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, Lawrence Hall of Science, Department of Psychology, Division of Biological Sciences, Integrative Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Center for Research and Education on Aging, Cal Alum and Luna Productions. Starting Point Mentorship Program *The Starting Point Mentorship Program is currently recruiting mentors for the Spring 2016. * Each semester, the program serves roughly 200 prospective transfer students, or mentees. Though we can never predict our mentees' academic interests, we can be certain that they will cover a broad and diverse intellectual spectrum. By recruiting student mentors from all corners of our campus, we will help to ensure that the SPMP mentees receive the very best help available while cultivating meaningful, valuable peer relationships that will continue to serve them well should they enroll at Cal. Mentors will earn 1-2 units for their participation in SPMP during the semester. But most importantly, the SPMP will also provide mentors with a unique opportunity to develop their interest to help others and give back to their community. For more information: http://ce3.berkeley.edu/startingpoint <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc7sj6reZfO-072mbPBUegjTbxOowqtlLx_vEnVULeOGm9_uOhLacJVXyfQfaiYTTSaQQtfza9q1t_hKe50yreKNr2SXYCsslcUnstJy7O39e5lA_IdbEgd6XvUkWFhNJK1k0M-h_bTHZ&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> Summer 2016 UCSF Pre-Health Undergraduate Program (PUP) The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program offers a summer clinical research training program for 15-18 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 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc48Ow5zWAHRqpxtCfAbTc-8VF-DLg0vZhXnVxYGovJhlex_0Uaz7LrHHlhjXO3ocMVW7W7I7o8JP1voN3wgWLzNlR0Yun1aRG3biCRyrOVvFPOiuZunYEQdiJ4JZOIYgZxqCMZJ7bmen&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> The application deadline is *February 29, 2016. * Emory University's MD-SEE Emory University's Office of Summer Programs is pleased to announce MD-SEE, the MD Summer Experience at Emory, for summer 2016. Much more than a shadowing program, MD-SEE offers genuine clinical experience, classroom guidance on presentations, and a vigorous look at current issues and practices in medicine. This course will cover variable topics of special interest in the field of Clinical Neurology. Undergraduates will have an opportunity to correlate experience with actual patients with the science behind the diagnosis. During their time in the clinics, students will act as a "patient assistant," helping patients who may have partial paralysis or loss of sensation. They will learn the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and will record patients' history and neurological findings while observing real-life patient examinations. Each student will be assigned a Clinical Neurology faculty mentor who will help develop the writing and poster projects. Publication of student work will be encouraged, co-authored by the faculty mentor. This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in medical school. I encourage you to please spread the word, forward this email on to students, post within your department, on bulletin boards around campus, and steer qualified students toward this program. Attached are two flyers that can be posted and used as handouts. *The preferred application deadline is March 1, 2016.* www.mdsummer.emory.edu <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iScOfpxZM_ZAKvK7cE2bJk7KOei8YyxeWZsiC-iJDZ5EGOKtTg6Jc4Gs9kIvUrgMiKjKjpFR0n363Yct1uGCHt86gk0XEynzOWLMdEhb6Os4MaY9rUUmy5xEtSeqOORBaZ-y-wIxxIgNA1zCWmZBkIM_37KNsvXKyQOBbFvl8MbccPw5Jf8X0A==&c=HsMZ5tP4LSoWDbrQwOiTvKs5JCe_66OeizWnLCllJuSdtuqkY7Plrw==&ch=-qXwe1rpyuW0rCysWhkNud6gOiD-nyxANwaX0r1JNstXtiKYs74LQg==> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: summerprogr...@emory.edu <summerprogr...@emory.edu>or 404-727-0671 Global Poverty & Practice Minor Info Sessions *You are invited to attend a Global Poverty & Practice Minor Information Session!* The GPP Minor introduces students to the theoretical frameworks, methods, and practical skills necessary to engage with global poverty and inequality in imaginative and effective ways. 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