ACM has recognized CSEE Professor Marie desJardins as a Distinguished Member for her contributions to the field of computing. ACM is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society. Each year it recognizes a handful of its members for significant advances in computing technology that have dramatically influenced progress on a range of human endeavors. This year, Dr. desJardins was one of just 54 computer scientists, educators, and engineers from leading academic and corporate institutions worldwide who were recognized.

Dr. desJardins is well known for her artificial intelligence research, which focuses on planning, learning, and multiagent systems. She leads the large and active MAPLE research group and also works on developing new techniques to improve computer science education.

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is located on the National Mall in the heart of Washington DC. The program runs from May 29 to August 3, 2012. Students selected will receive a stipend of $5,000 and housing at a local university. A relocation allowance may also be available.

Previous research experience is not required, and we encourage applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups.

The program dates for NHRE 2012 are May 29 – August 3, 2012. To apply, download and complete the Application form linked below and follow its instructions. Applicants must arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to NHRE@si.edu, along with copies of all college transcripts; unofficial electronic versions of transcripts are acceptable.

All application materials must be received by February 1, 2012.
Applicants will be notified of their status via email by April 2.

The Women's Center would like to send a special thanks to everyone who contributed to the Sarah's Hope donation drive! We were both impressed and touched by all the donations. Because of you, someone's day will be brighter!

The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program which is administered by the
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is officially accepting
applications for the 2012 Aeronautics Scholarship Program. It is expected
that approximately 20 undergraduates and 5 graduate scholarships will be
awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related
fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics and
Mathematics. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for
undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards
tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship
opportunities at a NASA research center.

Competitive applicants interested in this amazing opportunity should begin
completing application materials immediately. A completed application will
consist of profile information, academic background (including transcripts),
a resume, an essay for undergraduates, a proposal for graduates, letters of
recommendations, and any test scores, such as GRE's, when appropriate.

The application deadline is January 17, 2012. We encourage students to still
apply.

To learn more about eligibility requirements, award benefits, application
instructions, and to apply online, visit https://nasa.asee.org, or contact
nasa.asp@asee.org with any questions regarding this program.

Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative Undergraduate Research Summer Internship Program in Pittsburgh

With the goal to expose young people to the high level of biomedical research being conducted throughout the PTEI affiliate network, PTEI developed and sponsors an annual undergraduate summer internship Program (SIP) to showcase the many exciting new opportunities within the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine throughout the region and beyond.