Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Research Opportunity Info Session for CAS Student



What’s Research at CAS?
Planning and Funding Your Project

Sponsored by: The Office of the Dean for Students & the Preprofessional Advising Center
Dates:
Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:30 am OR
Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:30 am
Location: Silver Center, Room 907
Event Details:
Are you an undergraduate interested in research? What does research look like in your field of interest? Are you thinking of applying for a Dean's Undergraduate Research Fund grant? Then join us for a breakfast discussion in which we will discuss...
  • ·         how to ask a good research question
  • ·         how to approach a mentor
  • ·         how to write an effective DURF proposal
  • ·         and more!
Former DURF grant recipients and other student researchers will be on hand to share their research adventures

Please RSVP by Monday, October 8 to Gretchen Souwerwine (gas239@nyu.edu) with your preferred date of attendance in the subject line

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

NYU-Stern Conference on Social Entreprenuership

The 9th Annual NYU-Stern Conference on Social Entrepreneurship

The Berkley Center's Annual Conference of Social Entrepreneurs explores the latest issues on social impact measurement. It brings together leading experts and thought leaders from the public, non-profit, for-profit and academic fields, our conference is designed to present strategies and techniques on how to measure an organization's social impact. Last year, more than 200 attendees from over 20 countries came to the 3-day event where 70 research presentations were made. The Conference also featured stimulating panel discussions, hands-on workshops and dynamic keynote speakers such as Linda Rottenberg, cofounder, Endeavor; Jason Saul, founder, Mission Measurement; and David Bornstein and Susan Davis, authors of Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know.
Academic conference: November 7 & 8


For more information: http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/berkley-center/programs/social-entrepreneurship/annual-conference-of-social-entrepreneurs/index.htm

200K Entrepreneurs Challenge


The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is hosting their 200K Entrepreneurs Challenge.

Do you harbor a nagging sense that now’s the perfect time to finally get that idea you’ve been kicking around off the ground? Discover what it really takes to launch a startup. Enter the $200K Entrepreneurs Challenge, the premier platform for identifying, nurturing and showcasing emerging entrepreneurs at NYU. In addition to the opportunity to receive startup cash, you'll get training assistance and individualized coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, investors and executives. Plus, you’ll learn critical startup skills such as how to:
  • build a solid business model
  • determine the right product/market fit
  • create a sound financial plan
  • pitch investors
  • assemble and lead a winning team of founders.
In the end, no matter what happens, you'll emerge better prepared to bring your entrepreneurial vision to light.

Prior startup experience or business background is not required.

For more information, please visit: http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/berkley-center/programs/venture-competitions/index.htm

Internship Opportunities at the Office of Woman's Health


Internship Opportunities at the Office of Woman's Health 
Application Deadline for the Spring Semester: October 15th 

The US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Women's Health is looking for men and women to fulfill full-time internship positions. All eligible students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, have minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, be a U.S. citizen and able to commit at least 24 hours a week to the program. Internship positions are located in the headquarters office in Washington, DC and in the 10 HHS regional offices: Boston, MA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA.

Questions? Contact Babette Couser at Babette.Couser@hhs.gov or 202-205-0510

Monday, September 17, 2012

Dental School Panel at CCNY


Dental School Discussion Panel at CCNY

Event: Information Panel for Pre-dental Students
Host: 
City College of New York
DateThursday
, September 27th
Time: 
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Where: 
City College of New York campus, Marshak Science Building, Room 801
How to register: 
Register online: http://ccnydentalschoolpaneldiscussion.eventbrite.com
Event Details: 


The panel will focus on:
  • Careers in Dental Medicine
  • Dental School Admission: Do's and Don'ts
  • Resources for students interested in dentistry
Confirmed attendees include:
  • Larry Dunham, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry
  • Sandra Garcia, Assistant Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
  • Dr. Hugh Finch, Director of Admissions & Student Affairs, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
  • Richard Vogel, DVM, Executive Vice Dean, New York University College of Dentistry
  • Eugenia Mejia, Senior Director of Admissions, New York University College of Dentistry
  • Su-Ann Zarrett, Counselor, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Career Development Workshop


Finding Part-Time Work:  On Campus Positions, Internships, Federal Work Study and more!

Learn about working on and off campus with an interactive presentation and view our Wassertube video explaining federal vs. non-federal work study, on campus versus off campus employment, and how to use NYU CareerNet to apply for positions.

Date: October 1, 2012
Time: 2:30pm- 3:30pm
Location: Presentation Room B of the Wasserman Center for Career Development,133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003

You can RSVP on NYU CareerNet under Events.

Volunteer Research Opportunity


Volunteer Research Opportunity

Position Title: Intern
Location: New York City, NY
Employer: VA Medical Center via American Heart Association 
Department: N/A
Website: N/A
Time Commitment: 10 hours/week during business hours (8am - 5pm Tuesday - Thursday), from mid-September through December (applicants who can stay the full year are preferred)
Salary: unpaid
Qualifications:   The applicant must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate or post-bac student, and should be pursuing a psychology major, nutrition major, pre-medical concentration, or something similar in nature. Research experience, experience with patients, and completion of a Research Methods or Statistics course are preferred, but not necessary.
Position Description:   Our externally funded multidisciplinary research team has positions available for Fall interns. We are looking for highly responsible, organized psychology major or pre-medical students who are  interested in pursuing careers in medicine, psychology, clinical research, and related fields. This is an  opportunity to be involved with several of our ongoing studies. The American Heart Association study (PREVENTS) is in its fourth year and the federally-funded study VALOR in Heart Failure is in its second year. In addition, a new federally-funded study, VIP Treatment in Heart Failure, and a quality improvement project, VICTORY in Heart Failure began recently.
The individual would be responsible for assisting in recruitment and data management in ongoing research studies evaluating different behavioral approaches to improve treatment management for patients with heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, and stroke. The intern would also participate in organization of study materials, administrative duties, and literature searches. The individual will have opportunities to aid in patient recruitment and screening, to observe patient intake and study interviews, and to participate in research team meetings. Responsibilities may include listening to, transcribing, and coding interviews to improve patient care/interventions. As part of the position, interns will be involved in academic deliberations involving a multidisciplinary group that includes individuals with expertise in medicine, psychology, epidemiology, statistics, health education, economics, etc. The interns are able to join in conducting the research, and in preparing for presentation and publication. As such, interns who make substantial contributions to any material can expect to be named as co-authors. For example, at the NYU Medicine Research Day, two of our interns presented abstracts. In the past, they have also been co-authors of abstracts at large national meetings.
The applicant must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate or post-bac student, and should be pursuing a psychology major, nutrition major, pre-medical concentration, or something similar in nature. Research experience, experience with patients, and completion of a Research Methods or Statistics course are preferred, but not necessary. The position requires that the applicant be available for at least 10 hours a week during business hours (8 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Thursday during the Fall. The intern will be expected to devote some time to both the Brooklyn and Manhattan VA Medical Centers. The position is an unpaid position and would start as soon as possible and end no earlier than mid December. Applicants who plan to stay a year are preferred. This is an excellent research opportunity for students planning to apply to graduate programs in Clinical/Health Psychology or medical school.
How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume including your current GPA before September 24 2012 to MariaAntonia.Rodriguez@va.gov(Maria Antonia Rodriguez, Ph.D.). Applicants will be invited for interviews as applications are received. Candidates will be notified of acceptances in mid September.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND



HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Looking to serve as a role model in the NYU and NYC community? Want to volunteer with high school students? Searching for professional development and networking opportunities?
Join us in an informational about how you can become a member of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter @ NYU! Dinner and refreshments will be served. 
(Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be of Latino or Hispanic descent to participate.)

Date: Tuesday, September 25
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Kimmel 907
For more information please contact Jennifer Rigñack, jr2669@nyu.edu

Wasserman Work Shop


Finding Part-Time Work:  On Campus Positions, Internships, Federal Work Study and more!

Learn about working on and off campus with an interactive presentation and view our Wassertube video explaining federal vs. non-federal work study, on campus versus off campus employment, and how to use NYU CareerNet to apply for positions.

Date: October 1, 2012
Time: 2:30pm- 3:30pm
Location: Presentation Room B of the Wasserman Center for Career Development,133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003

You can RSVP on NYU CareerNet under Events.