PHYSICS EDUCATION NEWS (PEN) September 1994, No. 2 An electronic newsletter of the AIP Edu
PHYSICS EDUCATION NEWS (PEN)
September 1994, No. 2
An electronic newsletter of the AIP Education Division
NIST OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Undergraduates and graduating college seniors in science and
engineering are invited to apply for the 1995 Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowships (SURF) program in physics at the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Fellowships are
awarded to about 20 students each summer for 10 to 12 weeks of
research within the agency's Physics Laboratory. SURF students are
paired with NIST scientists based on the student's background and
interests. Each SURF fellowship includes a $3,600 stipend as well
as housing and transportation. The program, supported in part by
the Physics Division of the National Science Foundation through its
Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, encourages partici-
pation of minorities and women, but is open to all undergraduate US
citizens interested in a career in physics. Students receive SURF
awards through nominations from their college or university. Each
school may nominate two candidates plus one alternate. Applicants
must submit one signed original and two copies of their proposal
along with the federal Grant Application Standard Form 424.
Applications should be submitted to David King, B266 Physics Bldg.,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001, by February 1, 1995.
(For more information, contact King at: telephone: 301-975-2369;
fax: 301-975-3038; email: king@enh.nist.gov)
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT TEACHER FELLOWSHIPS
The American Association of University Women offers the 1995-96
Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships. The fellowship program gives
female teachers the opportunity to learn techniques that will
increase girls self-confidence and academic performance, especially
in math and science. Approximately 13 teachers who have
demonstrated a commitment to gender equity in the classroom will
each receive stipends ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Female
teachers are eligible to apply if they have taught full time in a
K-12 public school for at least three consecutive years, and at
least part of their teaching assignments have included math,
science, or technology.
(For more information, contact: AAUW Educational Foundation, Dept.
14, 2201 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; telephone: 319-
337-1716, ext. 14)
INFORMATION ABOUT THE NSF NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WORLD-WIDE-WEB
Users of "Mosaic," "Lynx," or other World-Wide-Web programs can now
access information about the National Science Foundation (NSF) by
typing: http://www.nsf.gov/ to gain access to the information
system. Users can get up-to-the-minute bulletins, search internal
NSF directories, and browse through a vast database of research
awards from the agency.
APS INDUSTRIAL SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
Applications are now being accepted for the 1995 APS Industrial
Summer Intern Program (ISIP). The program provides an opportunity
for well-qualified physics students to spend time in an industrial
environment during the summer months. Any graduating senior or
first year graduate student in physics may apply. Those selected
will spend the period of June through August participating in
existing projects at the host laboratory. The stipend for interns
will be about $2,000 per month, varying somewhat with each
industrial company. Provisions for relocation expenses and fringe
benefits will be made according to the practice of each host
laboratory. Applicants should complete and return an application
form and arrange to have two letter-of-reference forms, in addition
to the department chairperson's endorsement form, sent to the
Program Administrator. Copies of all forms are available in the
office of the chairperson of your department or by writing directly
to the address below. Transcripts may be included with the
application form or sent to the Program Administrator by the
school. Completed applications and supporting material must be
received by October 28, 1994.
(For further information, contact: Industrial Summer Intern Program
Administrator, The American Physical Society, One Physics Ellipse,
College Park, MD 20740-3844; telephone: 301-209-3231)
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