A couple of years ago, I received your contact information from Dr. Hicks.  As I had several LSAMP applicants last year for our summer program, I wanted to again let you know about an opportunity for your students interested in science.  

 

I work for a National Science Foundation funded grant called the Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI) that studies the deep subsurface of the ocean floor. Many investigators across the nation participate in C-DEBI related research and may have graduate student opportunities available in Earth and Ocean Sciences. (partial lab list attached) To learn more about the Center, please visit http://www.darkenergybiosphere.org/

 

We offer a free summer course (not for credit) that is described below and I wanted to make you aware of the opportunity.  Please distribute to students, faculty, organizations or other college that you think might have students interested in the program.  The application period closes February 3, 2015.

 

We had a host of qualified applicants from you last year and I hope for the same this year!

If you have questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

 

Best wishes for a successful new year,

 

Cynthia Joseph, Diversity Director

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213-821-2760

 

The University of Southern California's Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI), funded by the NSF, offers an all-expense paid four-week intensive introductory course, Global Environmental Microbiology (GEM).  This course focuses on microbes found in aquatic environments investigated through authentic research experiences (students collect, process & interpret data). 

                         

Where:  University of Southern California

When:  June 7 – July 2, 2015

Who:  Undergraduates from 2 or 4-year colleges

Cost:  FREE, including travel, plus modest stipend

How to apply:  Application available on December 1, 2014  

http://www.darkenergybiosphere.org/education/undergrads/GEMcourse.html

Note:  First generation college, women, and under-represented students encouraged to apply

                         

The course includes lectures, labs and fieldwork at USC, the Eastern Sierra Mountains, and on Santa Catalina Island.

                         

Application Opens:  December 1, 2014

Application Deadline:  February 3, 2015

Course:  June 7 – July 2, 2015

                         

Our ideal student:

·      Early college career

·      Scientifically curious

·      Interested in a science career and willing to explore scientific research

·      Able to commit to 4 weeks

·      Open and receptive to new experiences

                         

Flier is attached for distribution and display.

For questions and comments, contact Cynthia Joseph at [log in to unmask].

Thank you! 

Cynthia