Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence(MCAE)

The Fluid Power Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and companies in the fluid power industry who are corporate members of the CCEFP. This highly selective summer program identifies and connects the very best undergraduate engineering students across the United States to the fluid power industry with the purpose of training the next-generation of fluid power leaders.

This is a highly competitive program, open to undergraduates who have successfully completed at least two years in an accredited engineering program in the United States. The Scholars program begins with an intensive three-day instructional program in fluid power, taught at the Fluid Power Institute at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), and follows with internships in the fluid power industry. The 2010 Fluid Power short course at MSOE will be held June 1-3. Students should expect to spend 10-11 weeks as a participant in this program. Up to ten undergraduate students will be selected as Fluid Power Scholars by a committee of faculty and industry representatives. In addition to their paid internships, scholars will receive stipends for travel and living expenses associated with their work at MSOE.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2010

For more information and to apply: http://www.ccefp.org/get-involved/students/fluid-power-scholars-program

CCEFP: http://www.ccefp.org

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Welcome to the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. The program allows undergraduates to gain hands-on experience in conducting original research and apply it to cutting edge applications in fluid power and related disciplines.

The program and center are funded by the National Science Foundation. Students come from all around the country to work at the seven universities that are part of the center. Students have a diverse range of majors, experiences and interests. We hope that you will consider joining us this summer.

Students work in a university research lab on a project related to fluid power along with a faculty advisor with expertise in the field. Projects may involve background reading of technical literature and reports, computer-aided design, mathematical modeling, fabrication designs, experimental testing and group discussions and project team meetings. Every student has a project of their own with specific responsibilities and deliverables. At the end of the summer, every student creates a scientific poster and a project report. In addition, there is a program of professional development and social activities with other REU students.

REU positions are available at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2010

For more information and to apply: http://www.ccefp.org/get-involved/students/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu

CCEFP: http://www.ccefp.org

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We need your LEADERSHIP once again!

The 2010 Multicultural Kickoff Ambassador Program is now accepting applications. We seek students that are anxious to share their LEADERSHIP gifts and talents. We seek students who are looking to expand their LEADERSHIP experience. We seek students who are looking to expand and find new ways to improve their LEADERSHIP development and experience on campus.

To be considered for a 2010 MKO Ambassador position, go to http://www.mcae.umn.edu/ then see News/Events, click on MKO Ambassador Application then all you have
to do is:

Download, Fill Out, Send In at: mcae@umn.edu

Or drop off at: 140 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN
55455

Visit our blog: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mcae/mko2010/

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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) is now accepting student applications for our Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation. Students are matched with mentors and conduct independent field research on topics such as climate change, animal behavior, pollination biology, plant ecology, veterinary research, and more. REU awards cover expenses and pay a $4750 stipend. Students from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply for an REU award is February 15, 2010.

All information is available on the website: http://www.rmbl.org/education

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Learning Works @ Blake: A Breakthrough Program 2010 Summer Teaching Opportunities

Learning Works mission is to offer a challenging academic enrichment program to a representative group of motivated, high potential middle school students from Minneapolis Public Schools, setting them on the path to college by preparing them to enter rigorous high school programs; and to draw talented high school and college students into the education field by engaging them in the art of teaching.

Thursday, January 28, 2010
41 Appleby Hall
1:00pm - 2:00pm (session 1)
2:00pm - 3:00pm (session 2)

Please RSVP to Lourdes Cancel at canc0003@umn.edu

If you have any specific questions about applying to LearningWorks, please contact Jaimee Bohning at jbohning@blakeschool.org
or go to https://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/apply/index.htm

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2010

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