MHIRT Introduction
The San Diego State
University Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research
Training program (SDSU MHIRT) is a component of the national MHIRT program
funded by the National Institutes of Health. We provide international training
experiences to students from health disparity backgrounds with a goal of
encouraging such students to pursue careers in biomedical, clinical, and
behavioral health research. The ultimate mission of the MHIRT program is for
MHIRT trainee alumni, through their careers as researchers and medical
professionals, to work to reduce, and eventually eliminate, healthcare
disparities in the United States.
The
SDSU MHIRT Program is always interested in receiving applications from
exceptional candidates. In addition to meeting the below criteria, we are
looking for applicants with a high level of emotional maturity,
professionalism, and dedication to improving the research and outcomes of
populations affected by health disparities post matriculation. To be eligible
for the MHIRT program you must, at minimum, meet the following criteria: You
must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- You
must come from an NIH specified minority group underrepresented in
biomedical research. (Please visit our Program Overview page for more
information).
- You
must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Undergraduate
applicants must have junior or senior class standing at your institution.
Previous undergraduate research experience is highly recommended.
- Master’s
students must have previous research experience in the area of our MHIRT
training programs.
- You
must show a commitment to pursuing a career in research, public health, or
another field, focused on health disparities.
JUMP into STEM,
the Department of Energy’s building science competition for
undergraduate and graduate students, has kicked off the 2019–20 season
with
three challenges running until November 15, 2019.
Building science experts will be hosting a series
of webinars to help guide students through the inventive and
developmental stages of bringing their ideas to life.
You can register for these webinars at
https://jump-webinars.ornl.gov.
Webinar Schedule
- October 7, 1-2 p.m. ET: Jim Leverette, Southern Company, “Smart Sensors and Controls for Residential Buildings”
- October 8, 3-4 p.m. ET: Grant Wheeler, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “Designing a Healthier and Energy-Efficient Air Distribution
System”
- October 9, 3-4 p.m. ET: Michael Kane, Northeastern University, “Smart Sensors and Controls for Residential Buildings”
- October 14, 1-2 p.m. ET: Jeff Munk, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, “Designing a Healthier and Energy-Efficient Air Distribution
System”
- October 15, 3-4 p.m. ET: Andre Desjarlais, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, “Pushing the Envelope with Wall Retrofit Designs”
Internship Opportunity
Develop your creative idea for energy-efficient building solutions by
November 15 and compete for a paid summer 2020 internship at Oak
Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) or the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL). Ideas must be submitted by teams of 2-5 people with
at least two different majors. An application for
the
Building Technologies Internship Program (BTIP) – ORNL and NREL must also be completed and submitted by November 15 to qualify for the internship opportunities.
For more information on JUMP into STEM, please visit
https://web.ornl.gov/sci/buildings/jump/.
Happy ideation!
The United Kingdom: UB Semester in London Spring 2020 Program offers 2-3 Sociology courses (SOC 467, SOC 358, SOC 499 –optional) AND 6 credits of an internship! There will be an information session TODAY (Wednesday, September 18) from 5-6pm in NSC 216. All are welcome to attend!
Posted by Tim on September 18, 2019 in Internships
As an intern embedded within the CE3 initiative, you will get to develop educationally and professionally while participating in policy-related projects at DOE’s EERE office in Washington, D.C. The goal of the CE3 effort is to close the gender gap and increase participation, leadership and success of women in clean energy fields. You will collaborate with DOE Senior Program Advisors and engage closely with your mentor to move this initiative forward. You will also learn how to plan, manage and execute initiative activities, including organizing meetings and collaborations within the agency and with partnering organizations, solicitation of new ideas for how to grow the CE3, as well as new strategic directions and activities.
Apply here! *Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Ideal for SUNY students and early career faculty researchers:
Explore and interview on-the-spot for competitive internship and fellowship opportunities in leading edge research programs at New York’s nationally-acclaimed federal laboratories.
Discover and connect with scientific mentors for research and scholarly projects.
Network with R&D leaders and identify opportunities for research collaboration and access to cutting-edge R&D facilities.
SUNY Lab Days will take place at Stony Brook University on October 10, 2019 and at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (Utica) on October 17, 2019 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s Buffalo office is currently
seeking intern candidates for the fall 2019 semester. Please feel free to share
this opportunity with your students.
Students who wish to apply should be in good academic
standing and have an interest in government, political science or public
policy. Applicants should apply via the Internship portal on Senate Schumer’s
website (https://www.schumer.senate.gov/students/internships).
Please direct any questions to Courtney Ball at Senator
Schumer’s Buffalo office, by email courtney_ball@schumer.senate.gov
or by phone at (716) 846-4111.
Marketing and Public Relations Internship
Organization Name
___Hillel of Buffalo_____________________________________________
Overview of
Organization
Hillel
is a hub for Jewish college students at UB and in the greater Buffalo area.
The organization aims to connect Jewish students to one another and to
provide opportunities for celebration, learning, travel, leadership
development, and community service. Hillel strives to be a safe and inclusive
community that welcomes new ideas and constructive discourse.
To
achieve these goals, Hillel offers a variety of programs, including social
events, weekly Shabbat services and dinners, Israel education, volunteer
opportunities, and holiday celebrations. We also offer a winter Birthright trip
and student leadership and mentorship opportunities.
Hillel
of Buffalo is growing, and is looking to include new student voices. Interning
with Hillel provides an opportunity to work with a supportive professional
staff, grow as a student and as a professional, give back to the community, and
leave your mark on an up-and-coming organization.
Additional
benefits include fun Hillel swag, flexible work hours, and work that can be
completed from home.
Hillel
of Buffalo is located in the University at Buffalo Commons Suite 101B, across
from Starbucks and next to the UB Greek Store.
Intern’s Supervisor (Name, Title, email): _Sara Rich, Executive Director of the
Hillel of Buffalo
_rabbisara@hillelofbuffalo.org_____________________________________________________
Address __520 Lee Entrance, UB Commons Suite 101B,
Amherst, NY 14228 __________________________________________________________________
Telephone 716-616-0083___ Fax _______________ Website
http://www.hillelofbuffalo.org
Intended Semester of Internship (fall, spring, summer) ___Spring_______________
Internship Details
Intern’s Title _Marketing and Public Relations Intern
Main Project
Responsibilities (50% of Internship)
Describe the main project in which the student intern will
be involved e.g.
The internship is an opportunity to bring your excellent
written and verbal communication skills to an organization that is working on
getting its name out on campus and in the community.
Marketing responsibilities include:
- Working with Hillel staff to develop social
media strategy
- Updating social media sites with new information
- Compiling and sending weekly student e-blast
- Creating brochures, flyers for events, promo
items and more
Public relations responsibilities include:
- Contributing to quarterly alumni and community
newsletter
- Pitching articles for the local Jewish newspaper
and for University publications
- Interviewing alumni, students, etc. for Hillel
publications
Interaction/ Exposure
to Leadership Team and Board of Directors (25% of Internship)
The Marketing and Public Relations Intern will work closely
with the Hillel of Buffalo professional staff team, and will collaborate with
the Student Board to market upcoming programs and opportunities. The intern
will also build relationships in the local Jewish community and serve as a
voice for this growing organization.
Support /
Administrative Responsibilities (25% Maximum of Internship)
n/a
Compensation
This is an unpaid, academic credit only internship.
Development Intern
Organization Name
___Hillel of Buffalo_____________________________________________
Overview of
Organization
Hillel
is a cultural and religious hub for Jewish college students at UB and in
the greater Buffalo area. The organization aims to connect Jewish
students to one another and to provide opportunities for celebration, learning,
travel, leadership development, and community service. Hillel strives to be a
safe and inclusive community that welcomes new ideas and constructive discourse.
To
achieve these goals, Hillel offers a variety of programs, including social
events, weekly Shabbat services and dinners, Israel education, volunteer
opportunities, and holiday celebrations. We also offer a winter Birthright trip
and student leadership and mentorship opportunities.
Hillel
of Buffalo is growing, and is looking to include new student voices. Interning
with Hillel provides an opportunity to work with a supportive professional
staff, grow as a student and as a professional, give back to the community, and
leave your mark on an up-and-coming organization.
Additional
benefits include fun Hillel swag, flexible work hours, and work that can be
completed from home.
Hillel
of Buffalo is located in the UB Commons Suite 101B, across from Starbucks and
between SEFCU and the Greek Store.
Intern’s Supervisor (Name, Title, email): _Sara Rich, Executive Director of the
Hillel of Buffalo
_rabbisara@hillelofbuffalo.org_____________________________________________________
Address __520 Lee Entrance, UB Commons Suite 101B,
Amherst, NY 14228 __________________________________________________________________
Telephone 716-616-0083___ Fax _______________ Website
http://www.hillelofbuffalo.org
Intended Semester of Internship (fall, spring, summer) ___Spring_______________
Internship Details
Intern’s Title _Development Intern
Main Project
Responsibilities (75% of Internship)
Describe the main project in which the student intern will
be involved e.g.
This internship is an opportunity to learn the inner
workings of a non-profit organization and to gain experience working with data
to advance the organization. Qualified applicants do not need to have past
experience with organizational development, but must be strong writers and have
excellent communication skills.
Main responsibilities include:
- Updating the Donor database and running reports
- Assisting with an online crowdfunding campaign
- Organizing a student phone-a-thon, senior gift,
or other student-initiated projects
- Sending thank you emails and gifts to donors
- Preparing materials for meetings of the Board of
Directors
- Prospect Research
- Media monitoring to find enriching content to be
shared with stakeholders
Interaction/ Exposure
to Leadership Team and Board of Directors (25% of Internship)
The Development Intern will work closely with the Hillel of
Buffalo professional staff team. S/he will receive weekly mentorship and will
be invited to attend strategy sessions and meetings with members of the Board
of Directors. The intern will also build relationships with supporters of
Hillel who are leaders in the local community.
Compensation
This is an unpaid, academic credit only internship.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Understand Elmwood Village Association internal operations, including event
planning, finance, human resources, marketing, daily operations, etc.
● Build a working knowledge of CRM systems, functionality, and use
● Complete assigned tasks weekly and report progress to executive director
● Contribute to Community Engagement Committee projects
PROJECTS & TASKS:
● Operations Support
○ Work directly with EVA board members, staff, and committee
members
○ Perform outreach tasks to new members and volunteers
○ Assist Community Engagement Manager with contact updates
○ Gain familiarity with Salesforce CRM system
● Communications Management
○ Manage EVA weekly e-newsletter in Constant Contact
○ Assist with content for EVA website and social media
○ Attend EVA events and meetings when schedule allows
Contact Ashley Smith, Executive Directory at: ashley@elmwoodvillage.org with questions.
Posted by Tim on April 15, 2019 in Internships
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s Buffalo office is
currently seeking intern candidates for the summer 2019 semester. Please
feel free to share this opportunity with your students.
Students who wish to apply should be in good
academic standing and have an interest in government, political science
or public policy. Applicants should apply via the internship portal on
Senate Schumer’s website (https://www.schumer.senate.gov/students/internships).
Though the website states differently, the deadline for applications with be April 17th.
Please direct any questions to Courtney Ball in Senator Schumer’s Buffalo office, by email
courtney_ball@schumer.senate.gov or by phone at (716) 846-4111.
