[Mathreu] Fwd: Student Opportunities from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

[Kevin James]

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From: Sigma Xi <meeting at sigmaxi.org>
Date: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Subject: Student Opportunities from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
To: kevja at clemson.edu


Dear Kevin James:

As a site coordinator for the National Science Foundation's Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, you may be interested in
sharing the following opportunities with undergraduate and graduate
students conducting research.
STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is currently accepting grant
applications through the Grant-in-Aid of Research Program.
Applications are accepted in all fields of science and engineering.
The application deadline is October 15, 2009 for awards to be
disbursed in January 2010.  Additional information at:
http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar.
Email questions to giar at sigmaxi.org .

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to share their
research through poster presentations at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting
and International Research Conference on November 13th and 14th at The
Woodlands, Texas (near Houston).  Presentations will be accepted in
all fields of science and engineering and awards will be given for
outstanding presentations.  Below is a formal announcement suitable
for email transmission, along with the attached .PDF flyer.
Additional information at: http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/src.shtml
Email questions to meeting at sigmaxi.org
Thank you,
Kevin Bowen, JD
Sigma Xi Program Manager, Society Grants and Awards
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Email Announcement

On November 13-14, 2009 undergraduate and graduate students will join
research scientists from North America and abroad for a celebration of
research accomplishments hosted by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research
Society, the global honor society for science and engineering
research.
You are invited to submit an abstract of your research for
consideration to be presented as a student poster presentation.
Judging categories include Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Cellular
& Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology,
Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geo-Sciences, Math & Computer
Science, Physics & Astronomy, Physiology & Immunology and
Interdisciplinary Research.

Conference activities include: - Student research presentations to be
evaluated by leading career scientists
- Interactions with eminent scientists and engineers from around the
world at social events - Network with graduate school recruiters and
potential employers
- Special Mini-Conference on Energy Science and Policy

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Deborah Jin - atomic physicist at the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST)

- David Michaels - Obama Administration's nominee for assistant
secretary for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration

- Timothy Phillips - Texas A&M food safety scientist

- Brandt Eichman - Young Investigator Award winner and assistant
professor of biological sciences and biochemistry, Vanderbilt
University

- Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage - hosts of the popular Mythbusters
program on the Discovery Channel

MEETING INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION -
http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/index.shtml

CONFERENCE PROGRAM - http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/program.shtml

DEADLINE - Abstracts should be submitted by October 14, 2009 in order
to appear in the conference program.

CONFERENCE LOCATION - The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel at The
Woodlands, Texas (near Houston)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.sigmaxi.org - meeting at sigmaxi.org - 800-243-6534





-- 
Kevin James
Associate Professor

O-21 Martin Hall
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Clemson University
BOX 340975
Clemson, SC 29634-0975

phone: (864) 656-6766
fax:   (864) 656-5230
web:   www.math.clemson.edu/~kevja/
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