######################################################################## SciMON Bulletin @Hunter College - ######################################################################## To view this newsletter in a browser, visit: https://hunter.listserv.cuny.edu/Scripts/wa-hc.exe?A2=SCIMONBULLETIN-L;af280f14.1310p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. Logo Issue #2 | October 2013 ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: SciMON Program Fair Personal Statement Workshop Academic Networking Workshop Harvard Graduate School Admissions Visit AstroCom NYC: Deadline LSAMP: Deadline FREE practice MCAT, GRE, LSAT BioMed Virtual Grad School Fair Bellvue Hospital research internship * Contact Details * Subscription Details ######################################################################## Greetings from SciMON! Here are the latest exciting upcoming events, deadlines, and news. ######################################################################## *Upcoming Events* SciMON Program Fair Weds, October 9 | 1pm – 2:30pm, West Building 3rd Floor Lobby With over a dozen programs, SciMON can connect you with research opportunities related to medicine, astronomy, geography, and lots of other fields you might be interested in. But which ones might be a good fit for you? What do they offer other than research experience? And what will the experience be like? Students and representatives from many of the programs will be on hand to answer your questions and show you how to apply! Personal Statement Workshop Weds, October 23 | 1pm – 2:30pm, HE 1203 Applying to graduate or medical school? One of the key pieces of your application will be your personal statement. This is the essay that will set you apart as an individual! So how do you put your best foot forward in writing? What will readers be looking for and how do you set your personality apart from your GPA? This workshop will break down the basics and give you some tips as you prepare your applications. Academic Networking Workshop Weds, November 6 | 1pm – 2:30pm, HE 1203 Your academic contacts at Hunter will be useful if you’re interested in pursuing research, internships, or graduate work. So how do you approach faculty members? Ask about research opportunities? Or maybe even a letter of recommendation? This workshop will help you build your network. Harvard Graduate School Admissions Visit Weds, November 20 | 1pm – 2:30pm, HW 604 SciMON and the McNair program will be co-hosting an information and advising session with Harvard’s School of Arts and Sciences Minority Recruitment and Student Programming Officer, who will be visiting to talk with you about applying to graduate school, financial aid, housing, summer research programs, and more. *Upcoming Deadlines* AstroCom NYC Application Deadline: October 15 The AstroCom NYC program is for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in physics and astronomy. The program matches students with long-term mentors to work with peers on real astrophysics research. The program offers training on all aspects of the field, offering summer research experience, a fellowship that stretches through the academic year and summer, a personal research laptop, and support for travel to observatories and conferences around the world. HOW TO APPLY 1. Obtain the contact information for 2 references 2. Obtain your unofficial transcript 3. Prepare 2 required essays (see application) 4. Apply here Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Spring Application Deadline: November 30 The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is an alliance of 17 CUNY Colleges and the CUNY Graduate Center. Students participate in faculty research and receive mentoring from senior faculty. The Alliance provides academic scholarship support to CUNY students majoring in the STEM disciplines, making research an integral part of STEM education in New York City. HOW TO APPLY 1. Obtain the contact information for 2 references, and fill out cover sheet here. 2. Obtain your transcript 3. Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) 4. Obtain your social security card or other proof of citizenship 5. Apply here *Other Exciting News* Take a FREE practice MCAT, GRE, or LSAT! Sat, October 12 How would you score on test day? Find out by taking a free practice test (courtesy of Kaplan) right here at Hunter. Click this link for more details and to sign up: bit.ly/CUNY2013 Biomed Virtual Grad School Fair Thurs, October 14 Meet school representatives from graduate schools of biomedical sciences in a live virtual setting. This is a free workshop for all prospective students to attend online. Click this link for more information and to register: http://biomed.careereco.net/. Research Internship Opportunity at Bellevue Hospital Accepting applications now This academic year-long Research Associate Internship gives students the opportunity to develop basic clinical research skills, learn how to collect data from patients in the Emergency Department, and assist with research-related tasks such as data-entry and analysis. Click this link for more information and to apply: here. ######################################################################## * Contact Details * Hunter College Office of the Provost, HE 1008A 695 Park Ave New York, NY, 10065 212-650-3181 [log in to unmask] www.hutner.cuny.edu/scimon ######################################################################## * Subscription Details * You are subscribed to SciMON Bulletin @Hunter College. To unsubscribe, visit: https://HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU/Scripts/wa-hc.exe?SUBED1=SCIMONBULLETIN-L&A=1 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the SCIMONBULLETIN-L list, click the following link: &*TICKET_URL(SCIMONBULLETIN-L,SIGNOFF);