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21 January: 2009 Green Chem & Eng Conference

Attendance at the upcoming 13th Annual GC&E Conference, June 23-25, 2009, in College Park, Md., is expected to reach 400 attendees or more. This is THE premier meeting of the year for scientists, engineers, and corporate leaders engaged in the business of sustainability. If you can only attend one meeting on sustainability, this should be your top choice. We urge you to make your plans now to attend this year's conference.

Abstracts Submission deadline: Feb. 13, 2009
If you are planning to present a paper at this year's conference, the deadline is fast approaching. Don't miss this important date. Submit your abstract now at www.gcande.org.

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29 December 2008: DeSimone Named "Tar Heel of the Year"

The Raleigh News and Observer has named Prof. Joseph M. DeSimone "Tar Heel of the Year for 2008". This marks the 12th year in which an exemplary North Carolinian has been so honored. This was their first selection of a scientist. Prof. DeSimone's selection highlights the importance of our universities to the future of North Carolina.

Congratulations, Joe, on this well deserved recognition. Click here to read the article online. Click here for the pdf.

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18 November 2008: Summer Programs and Aspiring Grad Students

It is that time of year! the attached information from the National Science Foundation is for any students or former students who may be considering undergrad summer research and/or applying to graduate school. For additional details click here.

FOR UNDERGRADUATES:

Paid Summer 2009 Undergrad Research Placements!!!

Over 600 programs -Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities: See www.agep.us/summer.asp or www.igert.org/summer.asp

FOR THOSE CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL in 2009:

Opportunities at over 150 colleges and universities

Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see www.agep.us

For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs Graduate School IGERT Opportunities: www.igert.org

IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.

We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide you and your students with assistance in looking into and applying to these programs.

I hope you have had a good fall semester and look forward to a happy holiday season!

Sandy

Sandra Thomas
Executive Director, Institute for Broadening Participation
Email: sthomas@ibparticipation.org ; shthomas@umich.edu
Websites: www.agep.us ; www.ibparticipation.org ; www.igert.org
Phone: 866-593-9103 Fax: 207-563-6069

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