2009 ARCS Scholar Recognition Event
San Diego’s most outstanding students in chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, medicine and engineering will be honored Sunday, November 8, 2009, at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall-5775 Morehouse Drive
San Diego. Hosted by the San Diego Chapter of the ARCSÒ Foundation, the event will begin at 2:30 pm with an opportunity to meet some of America’s brightest minds and learn about their current research projects. The 2009 ARCS Scholar Recognition Event is open to the public- Reservations deadline is November 2, 2009.
Scholars being honored are among 42 academically excellent San Diego undergraduate and graduate students in science, medicine and engineering receiving scholar awards this year from the ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation. A total of $317,500 in ARCS scholar awards will be presented this fall to San Diego students attending San Diego State University, The Scripps Research Institute, the University of California, San Diego, and the University of San Diego. Corporations, foundations and individuals, as well as San Diego Chapter members, contribute annually to this scholar support, with over $6.4 million awarded to 413 scholars since the chapter began in 1985.
For event reservations and information, please call (619) 223-1359 or email loisthompson4@cox.net.
Life Science Partners Program-Support Science Education
The BIOCOM Institute and the San Diego Natural History Museum have established a new Life Science Partners program. A gift of $1000 would entitle your company to exclusive benefits such as:
* Recognition on a prominent partner panel in the exhibition.
* Invitations to an exclusive Life Science Partners VIP reception prior to a networking and exhibition opening event (open to all life science companies), fully catered by Festivities Catering, on November 18.
* Recognition on the BIOCOM and Museum websites, with a link to your site.
* Exhibition VIP passes for key staff members.
* Inclusion in a press release specifically about Life Science Partners.
* Option to "pledge now and pay later" or pay in installments
* Recognition in BIOCOM's LifeLines Magazine and Biocommunique.
This gift will support the important science education and workforce development activity of the BIOCOM Institute and the San Diego Natural History Museum. In addition, a host of educational programming is planned to coincide with the exhibition. To make a contribution, or for more information about this important exhibition, please contact the San Diego Natural History Museum at naturalpartners@sdnhm.org or 619.255.0241. You can also visit the museum's website for further details.
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