Non-Paid Internship Opportunity: BIOCOM Institute
The BIOCOM Institute, a non-profit organization that advances science literacy in California, is looking for an intern to help support its programs. Responsibilities include: researching grant opportunities, logistics for programs and events and marketing support. The ideal candidates will have the availability to work 15-30 hours per week.
This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic organization that is on the cutting edge of the life science industry. BIOCOM provides a very intern-supportive environment. Interns participate as members of the team and enjoy substantial autonomy in their special area of activity. We choose interns we believe to be suitable candidates, based on their studies, extracurricular activities, employment and experience through travel or volunteer work.
BIOCOM internships are unpaid and academic credit can be arranged. To apply for this internship, please send a resume along with a cover letter indicating your interest in this internship opportunity. You may send your resume by e-mail to: kgrover@biocom.org
Crawford Educational Complex Career Exploration Fair
Crawford Career Exploration Fair is on December 10, 2009 and is looking for industry participants who would like to talk to students and tell them about careers, how you got to where you are, what your company is all about and the various different occupations that make your company function successfully. This should be a dynamic, interactive, hands-on experience for students. Bring your gadgets, photos, technology or interesting examples that highlight the work being done in your company. The Career Exploration Fair is from 10:05 am – 12:15 pm. Thank you, in advance, for helping students understand the many opportunities open to them in the San Diego workforce. If you like to participate, please contact Melissa Woods at mwoods@sandi.net or 619.583-2500 ext. 4802.
Introductory Life Science Experience
The Introductory Life Science Experience (ILSE) created by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. is a pilot program that was developed to gain more student interest in the life sciences industry. This summer, 18 youth had the opportunity to participate in this two-week summer exploratory program and received a $500 stipend for completion.
Students gained hands-on laboratory training at the Southern California Biotechnology Center at Miramar College and visited various companies including Aquatic Adventures, Biogen Idec, Conservation for Research and Endangered Species, Ruben H. Fleet, and The Scripps Research Institute. Youth learned more about the various career pathways this industry has to offer and experienced real world science by visiting labs, participating in seminars, and conducting experiments.
To learn more about this program please contact: Erika A. Aranguré at erika@workforce.org
Mentoring and Diversity in Science
The American Chemical Society, BIOCOM Institute, NOBCChE & The Scripps
Research Institute present Mentoring and Diversity in Science, Friday, October
16 at 12pm at The Scripps Research Institute. This event will offer a view of
Professor Saundra McGuire’s efforts in helping students to discover the
metacognitive processes involved in mastery learning of science as well as the
importance of programs that promote mentoring and diversity in science. This
program will offer attendees an opportunity to learn about local efforts to
increase diversity and access to STEM mentoring programs.
Dr. McGuire is
a Chemistry Adjunct Professor and the Director of the Center for Academic
Success at Louisiana State University. In addition to her teaching and mentoring
roles, Dr. McGuire has also served as a Curriculum or Evaluation consultant to
the National Science Foundation, The National Institutes of Health, The National
Urban Coalition, and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. At a November
16, 2007 White House ceremony Dr McGuire was honored for earning a Presidential
Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring.
To register please click HERE