######################################################################## SciMON Bulletin @Hunter College - ######################################################################## To view this newsletter in a browser, visit: https://hunter.listserv.cuny.edu/Scripts/wa-hc.exe?A2=SCIMONBULLETIN-L;2339ed16.1407p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. Logo Issue #10 | Summer 2014 ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: Kaplan workshops: Path to Medical School and Graduate School CUNY Summer Research STEM Symposium: Abstracts due July 14 MBRS-RISE Program Deadline Extended Until Spots Filled HHMI Program deadline August 1 Summer 2014 Research Opportunities Ask SciMON, SciMON Says * Contact Details * Subscription Details ######################################################################## Greetings from SciMON! Here are the exciting events and deadlines for July and August, 2014. Attention Bulletin Subscribers! As you have probably heard, Hunter’s new email system will soon be in effect. This means that your Hunter email will now be your CUNYfirst username followed by @myhunter.cuny.edu. To make sure that you keep receiving our monthly bulletin, please update your email here if you haven't already! ######################################################################## * Upcoming Events * Kaplan Workshop: Path to Medical School (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/events/upcoming?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714events) Weds, July 23, 6pm, Room HW605 This workshop will take students through a review of the medical school admissions process, application tips, and the structure and scoring of the MCAT exam. Learn how to create a compelling application, including tips on personal statements and letters of recommendation. To reserve your spot, click here. (http://www.kaptest.com/schedules) Kaplan Workshop: Path to Graduate School (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/events/upcoming?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714events) Weds, July 30, 6pm, Room HW605 This workshop will review the graduate school admissions process, application tips, and the structure and scoring of the GRE exam. Learn how to create a compelling application, including tips on personal statements and letters of recommendation. To reserve your spot, click here. (http://www.kaptest.com/schedules) * Upcoming Deadlines * Call for Abstracts and Pre-Registration: CUNY Summer STEM Research Symposium (http://www.cuny.edu/research/sr/undergrad-research/crest-symposium.html) Abstracts due: July 14 CUNY CREST invites students from across CUNY to present at the one-day CUNY Summer STEM Research Symposium on August 8. Areas of research include but are not limited to atmospheric sciences, geology, geophysics, glaciology, global climate and weather studies, informational technology, oceanography, physical geography, remote sensing of the ocean and atmosphere, and soil science. To pre-register, submit your abstract, and get more information, click here. (http://www.cuny.edu/research/sr/undergrad-research/crest-symposium.html) Minority Biomedical Research Support – Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (MBRS-RISE) (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/programs/list?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714mbrsrise#MBRS-RISE) Application Deadline: March 7 DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL SPOTS FILLED Eligibility Requirements: Click here (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/programs/choosing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714eligibility) The MBRS-RISE program offers research experience and academic and financial support for undergraduate and graduate students interested in biomedical research and eventually obtaining a PhD. Students participate in a Hunter Faculty member’s research lab, and receive financial support and a tuition waiver. Students also receive support to present their work at a scientific conference, and participate in other professional development activities. HOW TO APPLY 1. Obtain the contact information for 2 references, and fill out cover sheet here (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/repository/files/Recommendation Cover Sheet_July 8 2013.doc) 2. Obtain your official transcript 3. Apply here (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/programs/apply?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714apply#genappchart) Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Scholars (http://www.hunterhhmi.com/) Application Deadline: August 1 Eligibility Requirements: Click here (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/programs/choosing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714eligibility) Hunter/HHMI offers economically disadvantaged undergraduate Biology majors the opportunity to work in a faculty member's research lab at Hunter College as Hunter/HHMI Undergraduate Scholars. HOW TO APPLY 1. Obtain 2 references, and have them fill out the cover sheet (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/repository/files/Recommendation Cover Sheet_July 8 2013.doc) 2. Prepare 1 required essay (see application) 3. Apply here (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/scimon/programs/apply?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter0714nongenapp#nongenapp) * Other Exciting News * Summer 2014 Research Opportunities There are thousands of research internships and opportunities available to undergraduates in a diversity of subject areas at universities, research centers, and institutions across the nation and around the world. SciMON’s Research Opportunities Database - http://bit.ly/scimonresearch (including a link to the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates database) allows you to view these opportunities by area of interest. Start browsing for the right research experience for you today! 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