Weekly E-Newsletter

Vol. 6, No. 11 - Nov. 9, 2010

UK AMSTEMM Program Office, 113 Bowman Hall, Lexington, KY 40506-0059
Phone: 859-257-2613, E-mail: AMSTEMM@uky.edu

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please e-mail: AMSTEMM@uky.edu.

In this Issue
Note from the AMSTEMM Advisor/Coordinator Research Opportunities & Fellowships Important Events & Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities SPUR Academic Resources
Career Center Events

Note from Sue Scheff, AMSTEMM Advisor/Coordinator

Hello! Only a little over five weeks of school left – it is hard to believe. For first & second year students, I hope you have had the
time to meet and get to know your peer mentors this year. They can be a big help in selecting classes, advice on instructors,
preparation tips for finals, and much, much more. If you need to know who your peer mentor is, please e-mail me
suescheff@uky.edu. If your peer mentor calls or emails you, please reply and let them know how things are going at UK!

We are excited about our “WINTER FEST” scheduled for Wednesday, December 1st in the Student Center Ballroom,
4:00 – 7:00p.m.!! Mark your calendars and plan to attend. More information in next week’s newsletter.

Scholarship Opportunities
▪ Gaines Fellowship Information Session - An overview of the Gaines Fellowship and application process will be presented. Light refreshments will
be served. 4pm, Tuesday, November 16, Commonwealth House, 226 E. Maxwell Street. Applications are now available at http://www.uky.edu/
OtherOrgs/GainesCenter/prospective_fellows.html. The deadline for applications is 4 pm, January 14, 2011. Each spring the Gaines Center
accepts a small number of outstanding undergraduates to receive a yearly stipend and to spend their final two university years at the Center as
Gaines Fellows. Sophomores from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. To learn more, come to the above-mentioned information session and
check out our website. Contact the staff at the Gaines Center for more information about the program or application process by phone at 257-1537,
or by email: Dr. Robert Rabel (rrabel@email.uky.edu), Dr. Lisa Broome-Price (lisa.broome-price@uky.edu), or Colleen Horne
(chorne@email.uky.edu).

▪ Truman Scholarship $30,000 for graduate school plus leadership and academic mentoring. Are you a [future] CHANGE AGENT AND LEADER?
Do you want a career in PUBLIC SERVICE OR GOVERNMENT? Do you want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE locally, nationally, globally? Are you a
Junior (1 year before graduation) and US citizen with a 3.0 GPA or better? UK may nominate up to 4 students for this award. About 60 scholarships
are awarded nationally each year. UK nomination application deadline: 4pm Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Check out www.truman.gov and
contact Dr. Lisa Broome-Price, Office of External Scholarships, lisa.broome-price@uky.edu, for more info and an application for nomination.

▪ Applications are now open for the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) at https://
www.krellinst.org/doecsgf/application/. This is an exciting opportunity for doctoral students to earn up to four years of financial support along with
outstanding benefits and opportunities while pursuing degrees in fields of study that utilize high performance computing technology to solve com-
plex problems in science and engineering. Benefits of the Fellowship: $36,000 yearly stipend, payment of all tuition and fees, $5,000 academic al-
lowance in first year, $1,000 academic allowance each renewed year, 12-week research practicum at a DOE Laboratory, yearly conferences, ca-
reer, professional and leadership development, renewable up to four years. Applications for the next class of fellows are due on January 11th,
2011. For more information regarding the fellowship and to access the online application, visit http://www.krellinst.org/csgf.

▪ The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program encourages outstanding students to pursue careers in mathemat-
ics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in these fields. The award provides the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and
board, up to $7,500 annually (2 years for sophomore recipients, 1 year for junior recipients, defined by years remaining to degree). For more infor-
mation: http://www.act.org/goldwater/. Application deadline: January 27, 2011.
 Research Opportunities & Fellowships
▪ CUR Posters on the Hill will be held April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. CUR is calling for students to submit an abstract of their research that
represents any of CUR's disciplinary divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer
Science, Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences). Abstract submissions will be accepted using our on-line submission form. Prior to
submitting the form, students should gather the contact information for all co-authors, advisors and sponsors, prepare a short vitae/resume, and
poster abstract. A document listing the information required for submission can be found by visiting: http://www.cur.org/pdf/poh%20application%
20information.pdf. For more information please visit: http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html Please be sure that both portions are submitted by Novem-
ber 15, 2010. For more information about the Posters on the Hill program, please visit http://www.cur.org/postersession.html. **Please note, appli-
cations from UK students for the CUR-Posters on the Hill may be submitted by listing Ms. Bessie Guerrant as advisor (and CUR member) on the
recommendation letter, along with that of the mentoring faculty as co-advisor. Contact Ms. Guerrant at (859) 257-6322 or bguer00@email.uky.edu.

▪ American Physical Society Announces Travel grants for Undergraduates Presenting at The Future of Physics Days: APS is excited to an-
nounce they are providing a limited number of travel awards to help more undergraduates experience the excitement of presenting at the March
and April 2011 APS Meetings! The Future of Physics Days (FPD) events will be held at the March Meeting in Dallas, TX, and the April meeting in
Anaheim, CA. DEADLINE for the March meeting is November 19, 2010. For additional information visit:
http://www.aps.org/programs/education/undergrad/students/futurephysics/

▪ NIH Funding Opportunity- NIH Early Independence Award Program: Early Independence Awards are targeted to exceptional junior investiga-
tors with the intellect, scientific creativity, drive, and maturity to flourish independently without the need for traditional post-doctoral training. Early
Independ-ence Award projects will receive up to $250,000 in direct costs each year for up to 5 years. Junior scientists must identify a host institu-
tion. Alternatively, institutions may actively recruit exceptional junior scientists to apply for these positions. An institution may elect to host an appli-
cant for this program with the commitment to a position being con-tingent upon receipt of the award. These awards will be very selective, and each
institution may only submit two applications. The deadline for submitting Early Independence Award applications is January 21, 2011. For more
information visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-10-019.html

Society for the Promotion of Undergraduate Research

Join the Society for the Promotion of Undergraduate Research (SPUR):
An active student organization that seeks to provide opportunities for under-
graduates interested in engaging in scholarly work with faculty. We serve as
student mentors, host workshops, panel discussions, and the Showcase of
Undergraduate Scholars.

SPUR website: http://www.uky.edu/eureka/spur

SPUR email: SPUR.UK@gmail.com
SPUR is also on Facebook under groups.

Career Center Events

MAJOR AND CAREER EXPLORATION EMPLOYERS SPEAK SERIES
QUICK QUESTIONS
*Located in Student Center near Starbucks MBTI Personality Assessment Careers in Government

▪ November 10 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. *RSVP required via Wildcat CareerLink November 10 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*Stuckert Career Center
▪ November 15 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Strong Interest Inventory Assessment TAKING A GAP YEAR

ENTREPRENEUR DAY Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Stuckert Career Center
*RSVP required via Wildcat CareerLink
November 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
▪ November 30 | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Do Something Awesome: Turn Your Idea
James W. Stuckert Career Center
Into Business!
DROP-IN HOURS 408 Rose Street | Lexington, KY 40506- 0494
Alumni House, Lower Level First come, First served P: (859) 257-2746 | www.uky.edu/CareerCenter
Tuesday - Thursday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
 Important Events & Opportunities
▪ SACNAS ("Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science") chapter organizational meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday,
November 9th will meet on the 2nd floor of Main Building in the Lexmark Room – if interested in seeing a chapter on UK’s campus, please at-
tend. http://www.SACNAS.org

▪ Do Something Awesome: Entrepreneurship Seminar, November 12th, 2010, 9 AM – 4 PM, King Alumni House (corner of Euclid and Rose).
Lunch is provided. For more details: http://www.dosomethingawesome.awesomeinc.org/ . Brought to you by the Stuckert Career Center and Awe-
some Inc. The Entrepreneurship Seminar is designed to inspire and educate students about how to start a business. The Seminar will not only be
entertaining and enjoyable but it will inform people of the resources they have at their disposal to get started (including those organizations specific
to the state of Kentucky). Most importantly it will connect current and aspiring entrepreneurs with each other and those that want to help them, and
have them start to strategically analyze their idea if they have one, or help them come up with one if they don’t. To pre-register, RSVP to the
event on Wildcat CareerLink. It is listed under the Events tab and is listed as a Workshop/Event.

▪ The University of Michigan will host their annual Engineering Graduate Symposium on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, www.engin.umich.edu/
gradsymposium. Travel grants are available for prospective Ph.D. students (flights/mileage, hotels, local transportation, meals). Junior level stu-
dents will have the highest level of priority. Applicants must reside within the United States. Students should be within 1-2 years of attending
graduate school and have a strong interest in research. Those who are invited to attend this fall program will have all their expenses paid. Full
details can be found on the website. Students should submit their completed applications by late September: Travel grant application: http://
www.engin.umich.edu/academics/gradprograms/gradsymposium/travelgrants.html

▪ Men & Women of Color Leadership Conference, Nov. 12-13, 2010. Networking, speakers, workshops, student panel discussions all promoting
academic excellence, building coalitions, career awareness, diversity education, empowerment, leadership development. For more information, visit
www.indiana.edu/~moc.

▪ SPUR is hosting a Panel Discussion: "How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research” on November 18 from 6-8 pm, in the Gallery of the
WT Young Library.

▪ Kentucky Student Rural Health Association - Solutions for Kentucky - 2010 Rural Health Forum. 7 to 9 PM on Friday, November 19. UK Stu-
dent Center Room 230

▪ NCUR: 24th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, March 31-April 2, 2011. Abstract Registration:
http://www.ithaca.edu/ncur2011/information/dates/. Submission Deadline: November 19, 2010. Get ready for the National Conference on Under-
graduate Research at Ithaca College in the spring of 2011!

▪ Are you looking for a great opportunity to network and gain more information on your potential career field? Look no further. ProfessionaPalooza is
a full day conference for students in business and engineering on Sat., Nov 20th 11:00-7:30 p.m. The conference includes seminars by employers
(i.e., Enterprise, Kraft, Premier Real Estate, Brooks Brothers, Northwestern Mutual, DMD Data Systems) in a variety of fields. Further, Dr. Labianca
will discuss the benefits of Gossip in the Workplace as the keynote speaker for ProfesionaPalooza. Also, students will have an opportunity to net-
work with employers over a lunch and dinner, as well as through an employer expo. Brooks Brothers will culminate the day with a fashion show. If
you are interested, please register on-line at the website http://professionapalooza10s.eventbrite.com.

▪ For Juniors! Have you considered beginning Master level classes next year along with your remaining undergraduate major require-
ments? Many students are not aware of this opportunity. Requirements include:
1) Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
2) Have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher
3) Have senior standing by the first semester of the combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program (90 or more earned hours)
4) Be finished with University Studies requirements by the first semester of the combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program
5) Apply to the Graduate School with the addition of completing the University Scholars form to note how graduate level coursework will count
for transcript and tuition purposes.
More information is available in the UK Undergraduate Bulletin and the UK Graduate Bulletin. Please see http://www.scribd.com/doc/39595648 for
undergraduate information or http://www.scribd.com/doc/39595669 for graduate information for more information.
 Academic Resources
▪ UK Counseling Center: are you confused about your major, experiencing anxiety about upcoming tests, feeling lost and alone here on cam-
pus? Don’t waste another minute..drop in to the UK Counseling Center, 201 Frazee Hall and attend a workshop or talk with a coun-
selor. 859.257.8701

▪ Visit Academic Enhancement's "The Study"! Offering a variety of tutoring for different subjects, academic consultations from AE's staff, exam
reviews and more. All for FREE. The schedule as well as a full list of services offered can be found at: http://www.uky.edu/UGS/study/.

▪ FREE Tutoring in Ingles Hall 6:00 - 8:00p.m. every Monday. Advanced math courses, physics, and engineering courses included.

▪ UK Writing Center: Located on the 5th floor, west stacks of Young Library. Open M-Th 10-2; F 12-2, and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
from 6-9pm. Offers individual consultations on any writing project at any stage in the process and are happy to meet regularly, even every day, if
needed! It is a free service offered to all students, faculty and staff.

▪ Mathskeller: The center is a computing and mathematics learning center of the Mathematics Department and the Mathematical Sciences Comput-
ing Facility at the University of Kentucky. The center is located in CB 63, which is close to the loading dock in the basement of White Hall Class-
room Building. The Math Resource Center is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Faculty, Graduate Students, and Undergradu-
ate Assistants for 100 level courses hold office hours in the Mathskeller. http://www.mathskeller.com/

▪ Campus Libraries: The library system maintains a humanities, social sciences and life sciences collection in William T. Young Library as well as
subject libraries in several colleges and departments around campus, each library holding materials related to the particular discipline it serves.
There are 16 libraries, find them at: http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/branches.php

▪ The Medical Center undergraduate mentoring program seeks to connect undergraduate students to current students, faculty and alumni in each
of the graduate and professional programs in the Medical Center colleges by holding regularly scheduled sessions where undergraduate students
can hear from and connect to current students. These sessions are meant to allow students time to interact, ask questions, seek answers and build
relationships that can be beneficial for both the undergraduate or prospective Medical college student, and the current student with whom they con-
nect. 6:30-8pm: November 18th (Student Center 251). For more information, contact: Christopher L. Johnson, chris.johnson@uky.edu.

▪ MATH 109 Exam Review Sessions will be in the Business and Economics building on the following dates:
Sunday, November 14 from 3-5 Room 205
Sunday, December 12 from 3-5 Room 205
The sessions, hosted by SSS, will be run by a tutor and will be working on past exams. If you are interested in attending please email val-
erie.rister@uky.edu by Friday before the review sessions.

▪ CHEMISTRY 105 Exam Review Sessions will be in the Business and Economics building on the following dates:
Sunday, December 12 from 3-5 Room 205
The sessions, hosted by SSS, will be run by a tutor and will be working on past exams. If you are interested in attending please email val-
erie.rister@uky.edu by Friday before the review sessions.

▪ CHE 105 Review Sessions: (sponsored by Chemistry Department)

Tuesday, November 9th 5:00-5:50 PM CP-139
Tuesday, December 7th 5:00-5:50 PM CP-139

▪ The General Chemistry Learning Center is staffed by Chemistry graduate student teaching assistants. The Learning Center is located in CP-25
in the basement of Chem-Phys. The schedule for the learning center will be posted on the door to CP-25 and in Blackboard under “Course Help”
on the left-hand menu. If any teaching assistants are particularly unhelpful, please report their names to your instructor.

▪ Chemistry Help Sessions: An instructor will offer help sessions on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 5:50 PM in CP-139 the week of each examination. Atten-
dance at these help sessions is voluntary but highly recommended.

▪ Chemistry Private Tutors: A list of names of Department of Chemistry staff (usually graduate students) willing to be paid tutors for general chem-
istry can be obtained from the General Chemistry Office (CP-120). SAACS (Chemistry Student Organization) Officers and Members can tutor or
mentor students free of charge. Simply stop by CP-144 if interested.

▪ Student Support Services 2010 Fall Workshops: Please RSVP: email valerie.rister@uky.edu
GRE Exam, Free - Saturday November 20, 9am in the Student Center Room 203

▪ MCAT-DAT Review Summer Workshop, University of Louisville, July 5 - Aug 3, 2011. Free residential intensive review program. Books, materi-
als, housing and a meal stipend provided for eligible participants. Application cycle: Nov 1, 2010 - Mar 1, 2011. Email
klfarm02@gwise@louisville.edu for an application or call 502-852-8109.