Monday, February 15, 2010
Upcoming Scholarship Deadline: Chemistry Students
Students must plan to major in or already be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science, and they must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on college level and economic need.
For more details, see The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program accepting applications for minority students studying chemistry.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ohio event: Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientists Conference
Conference Focuses on African American and Hispanic College Students Interested in Science and Medicine
WHO: Cleveland Clinic is honored to host the second annual Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientists Conference for African American and Hispanic/Latino(a) junior and senior math, science and pre-med majors. These 22 students are from historically black colleges and universities as well as Hispanic-serving institutions and Ohio colleges and universities.
WHAT: This two-day conference will focus on medical and scientific innovation. Several Cleveland Clinic physician and research scientists will welcome and address the students who will, in turn, have the opportunity to present their research to these experts. Scholarships will be given to the (three?) students who win the poster research presentations.
WHEN: March 5-6.
WHERE: Cleveland Clinic HealthSpace Auditorium, 8911 Euclid Avenue
WHY: Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to attracting and teaching medical experts from all over the world. This event will be a learning experience as well as a networking opportunity for these students. Media is invited to attend the conference, interview the physicians and students. For more information and a schedule of events call Natalie Guzzo at 216.444.5703
About the Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2007, there were 3.5 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,455 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic’s Web site address is http://www.clevelandclinic.org/.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Scholarship Deadline March 1: Chemistry Majors
African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are high school seniors, or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors are among those who can now apply for a scholarship from the American Chemical Society Scholars Program. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year.
Students must plan to major in or already be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science, and they must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on college level and economic need.
For full description, see the complete release published on our sister-site, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online: ACS Scholars Program Accepting Applications for Minority Students Studying Chemistry.