We invite you to participate in the 15th Annual Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference at IU Bloomington.
Friday, November 20, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Students are encouraged to submit an abstract and participate in this year’s conference, especially since it will be held in the Indiana Memorial Union. Please note that undergraduate research presenters and their faculty mentors’ registration fees are being covered by the University Graduate School.
The IU Undergraduate Research Conference (IUURC) annually rotates across IU campuses. This year, The University Graduate School is pleased to host the 15th annual conference on Friday, November 20 in Bloomington. Dr. Roosevelt Johnson, an IU alum, a Fellow of the AAAS Center for Advancing Science and Engineering Capacity (Capacity Center) and an Executive on Loan from the National Science Foundation is our keynote speaker this year. He will talk about the issues and opportunities undergraduates will need to consider as they “Prepare for ‘The New Normal’”.
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 23, 2009
Conference Registration Deadline: November 6, 2009
The Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference (IUURC) is dedicated to the promotion of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity performed in partnership with faculty or other mentors as a vital component of undergraduate education at Indiana University. The conference is open to all disciplines including (but not limited to): visual and performing arts, humanities, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, business and economics, education, and nursing. For more information, visit the IUURC website at http://www.crl.iupui.edu/IUURC
Conference Theme - The IUURC steering committee presents the 2009 conference theme to unify and focus discourse on a topic that touches all undergraduate researchers: Preparing for “The New Normal”. In an era of great uncertainty, a plethora of opportunities exist for those who optimize across multiple dimensions. The goal is to explore how new and original research advances our knowledge in all aspects of academia, health care, industry, and technology; and, provides solutions to the problems and limitations impacting an era marked both by uncertainty and opportunity.
Conference Speaker – Each year the IUURC Steering Committee invites a special speaker to talk about a topic that would be of interest to undergraduate researchers. This year’s keynoter is Dr. Roosevelt Y. Johnson. He serves as a Fellow of the AAAS Center for Advancing Science and Engineering Capacity (Capacity Center) and as an Executive on Loan from the National Science Foundation.
Research Roundtables – These events are recommended for students who are the beginning stages of their research projects or who are not making other, more formal presentations. All students delivering oral or poster presentations must also participate in the research roundtables. These are more informal presentations of research ideas or results by students for open discussion with other students and faculty in their discipline.
Abstract Preparation and Submission – Participants may give an oral or poster presentation. However, all participants must also present in a research roundtable. Abstract preparation directions are on the conference website. Abstracts are to be submitted online at http://crl.iupui.edu/IUURCRegistration/index.asp
All abstracts will be approved by the campus liaisons after submission online, and students will be notified by email of their acceptance to the conference.
Registration Procedures and Costs – The registration fee for those attending the conference with lunch is $24. For those attending sessions only, without the luncheon, the registration fee is $10. The campuses will pay for students presenting oral papers or posters, so the students themselves do not pay. All conference attendees need to register in
advance at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QeMVN5FKl8l2UChcCK2Y9g_3d_3d
Campus Liaisons:
IU BLOOMINGTON
Yolanda Treviño, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Indiana University Graduate School
(812) 855-5697, ytrevino@indiana.edu
IU EAST
Mary Blakefield, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
(765) 973-8522, mblakefi@indiana.edu
IPFW FORT WAYNE
Jihad Albayyari, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and External Support
(260)481-6391, albayyaj@ipfw.edu
IUPUI INDIANAPOLIS
Elizabeth Rubens, M.Ed
Director of Undergraduate Research Programs, Center for Research and Learning
(317) 274-4590, erubens@iupui.edu
IU KOKOMO
Kathy Holcomb, Ph.D. Director, Center for Research and Creative Activity
(765) 455-9452, kmholcom@iuk.edu
IU NORTHWEST
Michael S. LaPointe, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
(219) 980-7106, mslapoin@iun.edu
IU SOUTH BEND
Erika L. Zynda Office of Research
(574) 520-4181, ezynda@iusb.edu
IU SOUTHEAST
Walter F. Ryan, Ph.D. Dean of Research
(812) 941-2539, wryan@ius.edu
Friday, August 21, 2009
Basic Mediation Training
Are you interested in constructive conflict resolution, restorative justice, and the mediation process? The Community Justice & Mediation Center (CJAM) invites you to attend Basic Mediation Training.
September 12, 13, 19, and 20
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
IU Maurer School of Law, Room 214
“Basic Mediation Training” is a great tool to add to the lifelong toolbox of community members interested in healing community harm, resolving neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, alternative dispute resolution, criminal justice issues, or helping youth.
Participants who complete CJAM’s “Basic Mediation Training” are eligible to work as CJAM volunteer mediators; however, any community member interested in learning basic mediation skills is also welcome to participate.
Tuition for the training is $200, although a sliding scale is considered when applicable, and scholarships are available for those unable to afford the fee. Registration forms are available at www.cjam.org or by emailing training@cjam.org.
CJAM is a not-for-profit community leader in collaborative decision-making and conflict resolution, and CJAM’s experienced mediators have facilitated the resolution of a wide variety of community conflicts such as Victim-Offender Reconciliation, neighbor-to-neighbor and landlord-tenant disputes, and school and workplace disagreements among many others.
For information about “Basic Mediation Training” or other CJAM services, please visit www.cjam.org or contact the CJAM office at 812-336-8677.
Community Justice & Mediation Center
(812) 336-8677
www.cjam.org
September 12, 13, 19, and 20
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
IU Maurer School of Law, Room 214
“Basic Mediation Training” is a great tool to add to the lifelong toolbox of community members interested in healing community harm, resolving neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, alternative dispute resolution, criminal justice issues, or helping youth.
Participants who complete CJAM’s “Basic Mediation Training” are eligible to work as CJAM volunteer mediators; however, any community member interested in learning basic mediation skills is also welcome to participate.
Tuition for the training is $200, although a sliding scale is considered when applicable, and scholarships are available for those unable to afford the fee. Registration forms are available at www.cjam.org or by emailing training@cjam.org.
CJAM is a not-for-profit community leader in collaborative decision-making and conflict resolution, and CJAM’s experienced mediators have facilitated the resolution of a wide variety of community conflicts such as Victim-Offender Reconciliation, neighbor-to-neighbor and landlord-tenant disputes, and school and workplace disagreements among many others.
For information about “Basic Mediation Training” or other CJAM services, please visit www.cjam.org or contact the CJAM office at 812-336-8677.
Community Justice & Mediation Center
(812) 336-8677
www.cjam.org
Thursday, August 20, 2009
2009 Fall Jobs Fair
The Career Development Center will hold the Fall Jobs Fair as follows:
Friday, August 28, 2009
9-11 a.m. (work-study students only)
1-3 p.m. (all students)
Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)
Students, to view a list of attending employers, please log in to your myIUcareers account.
Friday, August 28, 2009
9-11 a.m. (work-study students only)
1-3 p.m. (all students)
Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)
Students, to view a list of attending employers, please log in to your myIUcareers account.
Changes to Extended-X Grade Replacement Policy
In April, the Bloomington Faculty Council amended the Extended-X grade replacement policy effective Spring Term 2010. The two important changes are:
1. The elimination of the restriction that the course to be replaced must have been taken in the first 45 hours of coursework;
2. Students must now apply for the grade replacement by the Pass/Fail deadline of the second iteration of the course, moved up from the previous Automatic W withdrawal deadline.
The Bloomington Office of the Registrar web site has been updated to reflect these changes.
Again, these two changes are effective Spring Term 2010. Although the Spring 2010 calendar is not yet posted on the Registrar's web site, please note that Pass/Fail deadlines for first eight-week, second eight-week, and term classes are included in the Official Calendar published there.
1. The elimination of the restriction that the course to be replaced must have been taken in the first 45 hours of coursework;
2. Students must now apply for the grade replacement by the Pass/Fail deadline of the second iteration of the course, moved up from the previous Automatic W withdrawal deadline.
The Bloomington Office of the Registrar web site has been updated to reflect these changes.
Again, these two changes are effective Spring Term 2010. Although the Spring 2010 calendar is not yet posted on the Registrar's web site, please note that Pass/Fail deadlines for first eight-week, second eight-week, and term classes are included in the Official Calendar published there.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Berlin School of Mind and Brain
The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is an international research school, located in the vibrant heart of Berlin. Founded in 2006 as part of Germany's Excellence Initiative, it offers a unique three-year interdisciplinary doctoral program in English in the mind/brain sciences.
Research within the School focuses on the interface between the humanities and the neurosciences. Of particular interest are research areas that fall on the borders between the mind sciences (e.g., philosophy, linguistics, behavioural and cognitive science, economics), and the brain sciences (e.g., neurophysiology, computational neuroscience, neurology, and neurobiology). Major topics of research within the program include: 'conscious and unconscious perception', 'decision-making', 'language', 'brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny', 'mental disorders and brain dysfunction', and the 'philosophy of mind'. However, research is not limited to these areas, and students are strongly encouraged to develop and work at their own initiative on any projects that are relevant to interdisciplinary questions relating to mind and brain.
The School is situated in the center of Berlin, on the grounds of the Charite, the largest medical campus in Europe. The city itself is a major center for culture, politics, media, and science and is globally recognized for its rich art-scene, museums, internationally renowned festivals, and a pleasant and highly affordable standard of living.
Each year the School accepts ten to fifteen doctoral candidates into its program. Here are some excellent reasons why students might wish to be considered for one of these highly sought after positions at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain:
* The School has a faculty comprised of 60 distinguished researchers, including four Max Planck directors, which cover the gamut of research in the mind and brain sciences.
* Research within the School is strongly embedded in the basic and clinical research conducted within the region allowing for strong synergistic research initiatives and opportunities. Hosted by the Humboldt University, the School's research program includes scientists from the Free University, the Technical University, the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin), the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig), and the nearby universities of Potsdam and Magdeburg.
* Students acquire a strong foundation for interdisciplinary work by attending ten one-week classes during the first half of their doctoral program, which cover all fields relevant for mind/brain-related research, and allow students to explore research methods and topics that they have not been previously exposed to. Each doctoral candidate is assigned two professorial advisors – one from the brain sciences, one from the mind sciences – in order to maximize the interdisciplinary impact of their work.
* Students meet with leading international researchers via the School's Distinguished Lecture Series, interactions with its senior visiting faculty, as well as by attending international workshops and meetings. As part of the School's commitment to maximizing students' research opportunities, the School also encourages and provides assistance for students to spend time studying and conducting research abroad during the course of their doctoral candidacy.
* Extensive practical services to international doctoral candidates are available, including assistance with visa applications, matriculation, health insurance, local authorities, scientific soft skill courses, and language classes.
Finally, there are good financial reasons for studying at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain:
* There are no tuition fees associated with the program.
* Administrative fees are very low. Administrative fees for attending the Humboldt University come to only approximately 250 euros per semester.
* The School offers generous scholarships to the best applicants. Students who were not successful in winning one of the school's own scholarships will receive support in obtaining alternative sources of funding (e.g. a research post within a university department or with one of the School's research groups, or help in finding alternative funding sources for a scholarship).
Recent progress in the neurosciences has opened up new and exciting avenues for research that raise challenging conceptual and ethical questions calling for an interdisciplinary approach. The Berlin School of Mind and Brain offers a unique research and training environment for doctoral candidates to work at this exciting interface between the sciences and the humanities.
For further information please contact:
Patrick Wilken
Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin
Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Luisenstraße 56
10099 Berlin
Germany
Web: http://www.mind-and-brain.de
Enquiries: admissions@mind-and-brain.de
Research within the School focuses on the interface between the humanities and the neurosciences. Of particular interest are research areas that fall on the borders between the mind sciences (e.g., philosophy, linguistics, behavioural and cognitive science, economics), and the brain sciences (e.g., neurophysiology, computational neuroscience, neurology, and neurobiology). Major topics of research within the program include: 'conscious and unconscious perception', 'decision-making', 'language', 'brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny', 'mental disorders and brain dysfunction', and the 'philosophy of mind'. However, research is not limited to these areas, and students are strongly encouraged to develop and work at their own initiative on any projects that are relevant to interdisciplinary questions relating to mind and brain.
The School is situated in the center of Berlin, on the grounds of the Charite, the largest medical campus in Europe. The city itself is a major center for culture, politics, media, and science and is globally recognized for its rich art-scene, museums, internationally renowned festivals, and a pleasant and highly affordable standard of living.
Each year the School accepts ten to fifteen doctoral candidates into its program. Here are some excellent reasons why students might wish to be considered for one of these highly sought after positions at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain:
* The School has a faculty comprised of 60 distinguished researchers, including four Max Planck directors, which cover the gamut of research in the mind and brain sciences.
* Research within the School is strongly embedded in the basic and clinical research conducted within the region allowing for strong synergistic research initiatives and opportunities. Hosted by the Humboldt University, the School's research program includes scientists from the Free University, the Technical University, the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin), the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig), and the nearby universities of Potsdam and Magdeburg.
* Students acquire a strong foundation for interdisciplinary work by attending ten one-week classes during the first half of their doctoral program, which cover all fields relevant for mind/brain-related research, and allow students to explore research methods and topics that they have not been previously exposed to. Each doctoral candidate is assigned two professorial advisors – one from the brain sciences, one from the mind sciences – in order to maximize the interdisciplinary impact of their work.
* Students meet with leading international researchers via the School's Distinguished Lecture Series, interactions with its senior visiting faculty, as well as by attending international workshops and meetings. As part of the School's commitment to maximizing students' research opportunities, the School also encourages and provides assistance for students to spend time studying and conducting research abroad during the course of their doctoral candidacy.
* Extensive practical services to international doctoral candidates are available, including assistance with visa applications, matriculation, health insurance, local authorities, scientific soft skill courses, and language classes.
Finally, there are good financial reasons for studying at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain:
* There are no tuition fees associated with the program.
* Administrative fees are very low. Administrative fees for attending the Humboldt University come to only approximately 250 euros per semester.
* The School offers generous scholarships to the best applicants. Students who were not successful in winning one of the school's own scholarships will receive support in obtaining alternative sources of funding (e.g. a research post within a university department or with one of the School's research groups, or help in finding alternative funding sources for a scholarship).
Recent progress in the neurosciences has opened up new and exciting avenues for research that raise challenging conceptual and ethical questions calling for an interdisciplinary approach. The Berlin School of Mind and Brain offers a unique research and training environment for doctoral candidates to work at this exciting interface between the sciences and the humanities.
For further information please contact:
Patrick Wilken
Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin
Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Luisenstraße 56
10099 Berlin
Germany
Web: http://www.mind-and-brain.de
Enquiries: admissions@mind-and-brain.de
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