2009 ACS Women Chemists Committee Travel Awards Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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Eli Lilly & Company is sponsoring a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral women chemists to travel to scientific meetings in 2009 to present their research. The full award announcement, with specifics and details on how to apply, is attached.
Research Opportunity Friday, May 16, 2008
Posted by Rahul Sengupta in : Research , add a commentStephen Arnold, who is University and Thomas Potts Professor at Polytechnic University, is looking for excellent students from biology, chemistry, and physics with research interests that bridge his work. Steve is the Director of the Microparticle Photophysics Lab at Polytechnic, and his research is at the intersection of engineering, the physical sciences, and the life sciences. His website, which describes his interests, can be found at http://mp3l.org/reseme/arnold.htm.
Steve has an extraordinary history of working with undergraduates on projects that lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as undergraduate research theses. If you know of any academically strong students who would be interested in working with Steve, please let Professor Scicchitano know. Professor Scicchitano can be reached at das2[AT]nyu.edu.
Election Results Friday, May 9, 2008
Posted by Rahul Sengupta in : Announcements , add a commentHere are the results from the Draper E-Board elections and next year’s appointed officers (A-Board):
2008-09 Draper E-Board
President: Rahul Sengupta
Vice-President: Garrett Lew
Treasurer: Jason Flamendorf
Secretary: Abhinav Rohatgi
2008-09 Draper A-Board
Programming Chair: Wah Yan
Community Service Chair: Erin Armenia
Columnist: Arielle Johnson
Draper Board Elections Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Posted by Garrett Lew in : Announcements, Meetings, News , add a commentThis Thursday, May 1st, we will hold the last Draper meeting of the semester.
12:30-1:30 in Room 808, we will be holding official elections for the coming year. You’ll get a chance to hear from the nominees, ask them questions, and then vote!
And in typical Draper fashion, pizza for everyone!
In case you can’t make it, here are all the candidates’ written statements. You may vote by absentee ballot, just send Ryan an email at rgh234@nyu.edu with your choices. Your voting records will be held in the strictest of confidences. If voting by absentee ballot, please email Ryan by Thursday, May 1st, 8:00am.
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Scientific Youth Camp Monday, April 28, 2008
Posted by Garrett Lew in : Announcements, Random , add a commentI thought that you may be interested in the scientific youth camps organized by our non-profit association on various scientific themes for 7 to 18 year-old kids and teenagers.
http://asso.objectif-sciences.com/To-learn-French-with-high.html
We are hoping to reach all the kids and teenagers who like sciences and French speaking and we would be very grateful if you could pass on information about our association all around you (friends, family, colleagues, professors…)
There is the link to reach our center in Quebec province :
http://asso.objectif-sciences.com/+Objectif-Sciences-au-Quebec+.html
Community Service Opportunities: Tutoring & Mentoring Thursday, April 10, 2008
Posted by Garrett Lew in : Announcements, News, Volunteering , add a commentTo everyone interested in making a difference in somebody else’s life, the Draper Society is providing several options. Currently, we have two ventures ongoing, one at NYU and one up at the School of the Future. Whether you are interested in working with younger students, or simply need to fulfill a community service requirement, these options are for you.
Here at NYU, the C-STEP Program tutors high school students from around New York City who want some added help. Students require help mostly in math, but there may be students interested in science help. These students are motivated, as they had to apply for this program. This is a great opportunity to help students who want to learn and perhaps even open their eyes to the subjects we love so much. The C-STEP Program meets on Saturdays at NYU and has a morning and afternoon session. The morning session is from 9-1130AM and the afternoon session is from 1230-230PM.
The School of the Future has a requirement for its students to do some sort of research project on a scientific concept relating to daily life. The teachers would like students to be able to write a college level report similar to our lab reports. However, many of these students are not well experienced in performing experiments and documenting their findings. The School of the Future would like college students to act as mentors to these high school students and help steer them in the right direction. The following list contains the topics that students are researching.
Biology/Environmental Science/Life Sciences:
Group 1 (6 students): The effect of various chemicals on the growth of duckweed
Group 2 (3 students): Various physiology experiments (effect of heat
of blood pressure, effect of food particle size on digestion, effect
of aerobic exercise on heart health)
Group 3 (3 students): Effect of various images on pupil size
Group 4 (1 student): Sensory compensation (hearing for vision)
Group 4 (1-2 students): Effect of water temperature and detergent type
on bacteria during handwashing
Physics:
Group 1 (4 students): Projectile Motion (Football, Basketball, Baseball)
Group 2 (2 students): Sound Waves
Group 3 (2 students): Airplanes
Group 4 (2 students): Roller Coasters and Energy Conservation
This is an amazing opportunity to inspire young students to develop an interest in the sciences while working with a topic you enjoy. Students helping at the School of the Future would mentor either during lunch periods or after school during the week.
If you are interested in either program, email Garrett ASAP at garrett@drapersociety.org.
For Current Juniors: On Campus Recruitment for Post-Graduation Employment Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Posted by Garrett Lew in : Announcements, Jobs, Meetings , add a commentDear Class of 2009 Graduates:
Fall will be here before you know it! If you plan on finding a job after graduation, the early stages of your job search process should begin now. This email contains lots of important information. Please read through the details thoroughly.
Many industries start recruiting Class of 2009 graduates in August. That means that it is time to register for the On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) program. To participate in the On-Campus Recruitment Program and to apply for jobs through NYU InterviewNet, there are 3 requirements: (more…)
Collegiate Inventors Competition Now Accepting Submissions Thursday, April 3, 2008
Posted by Garrett Lew in : Announcements, Competitions , 1 comment so farDeadline for Submission:
All applications must be postmarked by May 16, 2008
This year, graduate and undergraduate students and their advisors will compete for over $75,000 in prizes and the opportunity to present to a distinguished panel of judges, including Inductees to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
PRIZES
STUDENT GRAND PRIZE: $25,000
GRADUATE PRIZE: $15,000
UNDERGRADUATE PRIZE: $15,000
All student/student teams who advance to the final judging round will receive $2,000 per team and an all expense paid trip to Chicago for the final judging round and ceremony. The academic advisors for the grand prize and top prize winners will also receive a cash prize.
Top 5 Reasons to Enter the Collegiate Inventors Competition (more…)
Summer Research Opportunity for NYU & Polytechnic Undergraduates Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Academics announces a program that will support summer research opportunities of up to 25 undergraduate students. The selected students will have the opportunity to get involved in cutting-edge research with Poly faculty. The summer research internships will run for 10 weeks, June 16 - August 18 2008. The internships consist of a weekly stipend of $375 for the student ($3,750 for 10 weeks). Students who are interested in the program should submit the attached application form and a description of their objectives and goals, to Chrystanyaa Brown (cbrown@poly.edu) by May 1, 2008. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted via email.
The range of research projects in which students may participate in is quite extensive. Applicants are encouraged to learn about faculty doing research in their areas of interest and coordinate with their faculty summer research advisors. Partial listing of on-going research projects is attached.
Eligibility:
Eligible students must be a Polytechnic or NYU undergraduate student with at least 32 credits earned and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Attached Documents:
Draper Society Meeting this Thursday Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Posted by Rahul Sengupta in : Announcements, Meetings, Volunteering , add a comment 
We will be having a meeting this coming Thursday (3/27) to discuss opportunities to get involved in our community service efforts, tutoring and helping local high schools in the sciences. The meeting is as usual in Silver 808 at 12:30 pm. Pizza (with toppings!) and soda a plenty.
If you cannot make the meeting, but are interested in getting involved, please e-mail Garrett Lew at garrett@drapersociety.org. We will be sending out a description of the volunteer work following Thursday’s meeting for those interested in more details. We would love all the help we can get, this is a great opportunity and a wonderful service we can provide as top-notch science students.
What: Free lunch and a Draper meeting
When: Thursday, 27th March, 2008 @ 12:30 pm
Where: Silver 808
