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  <Title>2018 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program</Title>
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  <Summary>Greetings from Harvard Forest!  We are offering an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research.   Attached is a detailed...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content">The race is on, if you haven't completed your <strong>Student Satisfaction Survey</strong> check your emails and complete!  How's your community doing, check below?  Chesapeake is leading the race at 82.60% with Patapsco not far behind at 73.20%  Harbor Hall we need you to catch up! <div><br></div><div><img src="https://my.umbc.edu/groups/reslife/posts/72808/attachments/26367" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"><br><div><br></div><div><strong>Halls close Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 8:00pm.</strong> For closing procedures log on to <a href="https://reslife.umbc.edu/housing/important-dates/">https://reslife.umbc.edu/housing/important-dates/</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Are you interested in working for Residential Life,</strong> applications are open!  Log on to <a href="https://umbc.erezlife.com/staffapp/jobs/">https://umbc.erezlife.com/staffapp/jobs/</a></div><div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://my.umbc.edu/groups/reslife/posts/72808/attachments/26368" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>We know you're studying for finals.  The Career Center has provided <strong>Tips for Finals Week, by Billie Streufert for USA Today!  </strong>For the complete list log on to <a href="https://careers.umbc.edu/news/?id=63786">https://careers.umbc.edu/news/?id=63786</a>.</div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>Top Five Tips:</strong></div><div><ol><li>Create a master to-do list and a schedule for the remaining days in the semester. Break cumulative exams into smaller study units, which will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed and help you monitor your progress daily.</li><li>Just get started. Don’t wait until you feel like studying.</li><li>Review your notes daily.</li><li>Identify the format of the exam. Vary your study technique according to the type of exam.</li><li>Predict possible questions. Review old tests, study guides or the course objectives.</li></ol><div>For a complete list of upcoming activities log on to <a href="https://my.umbc.edu/events/weekend">https://my.umbc.edu/events/weekend</a>.</div></div></div>
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  <Title>6 Exciting Research Opportunities for All Majors!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">UROC is a consortium of ten programs, of which five accept out-of-state students. They have several NSF REUs as well as Summer Research Institute (SRI) - a program that accepts all majors. The campus and the city of Tucson are relaxed, welcoming environments that celebrate diversity, difference, and culture. 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Open to junior or senior biomedical majors interested in continuing their education at the PhD level.  McNair and MARC scholars from other schools are invited to participate in MHD.<br><strong>Contact:</strong> Holly Lopez, <a href="mailto:hollyl@email.arizona.edu">hollyl@email.arizona.edu</a></div></div><div><a href="https://grad.arizona.edu/UROC">https://grad.arizona.edu/UROC</a></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>Research in Optics (RIO)</strong></div><div>The UA College of Optical Sciences is internationally recognized for its innovative research programs. Our decorated faculty are constantly expanding the boundaries of optics knowledge. Apply to become part of the experience by participating in our Research in Optics program!  This program is geared towards students in STEM fields and open to rising juniors and seniors or second year community college students.</div><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Melissa Ayala, <a href="mailto:mayala@optics.arizona.edu">mayala@optics.arizona.edu</a></div><div> <a href="http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students/research-in-optics">http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students/research-in-optics</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Application Deadline: FEB 15, 2018</strong></div></div><div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>The following programs have an <strong>Application Deadline of MAR 1, 2018</strong></div><div><div><strong>Biosphere 2 Research Experiences for Undergraduates</strong> </div><div>UA’s Biosphere 2 facility is the site of this summer research experience.  By using a multidisciplinary approach (involving disciplines such as hydrology, geology, geochemistry, ecology, biology, physics, engineering, and atmospheric sciences) research teams focus on understanding how earth systems respond to environmental change.  Open to freshman, sophomores, and juniors.</div><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Katerina Dontsova, <a href="mailto:dontsova@email.arizona.edu">dontsova@email.arizona.edu</a></div><div><a href="http://biosphere2.org/education/research-experiences-for-undergraduates">http://biosphere2.org/education/research-experiences-for-undergraduates</a></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><strong>Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering CAT Vehicle REU</strong></div><div>This research experience for undergraduates (REU) is engaged in the myriad of applications that are related to autonomous ground vehicles.  Each summer, 10 NSF-funded undergraduate students participate in an immersive research experience, sitting side-by-side with graduate researchers and working on one of the most compelling and complex applications of today: autonomous systems.</div><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Nancy Emptage, <a href="mailto:emptagen@email.arizona.edu">emptagen@email.arizona.edu</a></div></div><div><a href="http://catvehicle.arizona.edu">http://catvehicle.arizona.edu</a></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><em>If you have any questions about finding summer research or you need assistance with you application, please contact Dr. April Householder, <a href="mailto:aprilh@umbc.edu">aprilh@umbc.edu</a></em></div></div></div></div>
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    <Title>Want to raise some money for YOUR student organization?</Title>
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