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Virginia Tech University

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A Wealth of Opportunities for

Summer 2009

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About Virginia TechAbout Virginia Tech

• Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college. Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical• Now a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest full-time

student population in Virginia• At a glance ...

– Located in Blacksburg, Virginia– Eight colleges and graduate school

• Agriculture and Life Sciences Architecture & Urban Studies• Pamplin College of Business Engineering• Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Natural Resources• Science Virginia-Maryland College of

Veterinary Medicine

– 60 bachelor's degree programs; 140 master's and doctoral degree programs– 30,000+ full-time students; 16:1 student-faculty ratio– 125+ buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport– Computing and communications complex for worldwide information access– Ranked 42nd in university research in the United States

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Our CommitmentOur Commitment• Virginia Tech is committed to

providing opportunities to learn new skills, network, and develop mentoring relationships with faculty, staff and other students.

• We uphold the values of our Virginia Tech Principles of Community.

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Summer 2009 Summer 2009 OpportunitiesOpportunities• Virginia Tech is pleased to offer

opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students from Alliance member institutions in the summer of 2009.

• These opportunities will provide research experiences and valuable skills that will impact your academic and career goals.

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Summer 2009: VBISummer 2009: VBI

Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) is a research institute dedicated to the study of the biological sciences.  The research platform of VBI focuses on the "disease triangle" of host-pathogen-environment interactions. 

Work at VBI involves collaboration in diverse disciplines:• Mathematics / Statistics• Computer Science• Biology / Synthetic Biology• Plant Pathology• Biochemistry• Systems Biology• Economics

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VBI: Summer Undergraduate VBI: Summer Undergraduate ProgramsPrograms

• Modeling and Simulation in Systems Biology (MSSB)http://biomath.vbi.vt.edu/

https://www.vbi.vt.edu/archive/pdf/education_outreach/undergrad/flyer-reu-mssb-2009.pdf

• Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute (BBSI) http://www.bbsi.sbes.vt.edu/ ;

https://www.vbi.vt.edu/archive/pdf/education_outreach/undergrad/flyer-bbsi-2009.pdf

• Systems Biology Fellowships (SBF) https://www.vbi.vt.edu/education_and_outreach/educational_programs/undergraduate

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VBI Application ProcessVBI Application Process• Application Deadline is February 6,

2009 for all VBI programs

• 10 weeks: May 26 – July 31

• Stipend, on-campus housing, meal plan, access to library & local transportation

• Students network and collaborate with students in MAOP summer program

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VBI ContactsVBI ContactsTo learn more about these opportunities, please contact:

Susan Faulkner

Outreach & Education Officer

540-231-1259

[email protected]

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Summer 2009: MAOPSummer 2009: MAOP Multicultural Academic Opportunities

Program• Summer Research Internship for many

disciplines, including several health and medical related areas

• 10 weeks: May 24 – July 31• $2,500 stipend, room & meal plan, GRE

Preparation (possible MCAT), professional development & weekend activities

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MAOP Opportunity in MAOP Opportunity in Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Medicine

• Opportunity to explore research and hands-on training in Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine not only taking care of cats and dogs; but includes many practical applications to the medical/health professions

• Typically supports up to 5 students with interest in a career in Veterinary Medicine or related field

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MAOP Opportunity inMAOP Opportunity inVCOMVCOM

• Research Internships in the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

• Hands-on experiences in a medical environment through research opportunities

• New opportunity exclusively for 3-5 Alliance participants

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MAOP Opportunity in MAOP Opportunity in HealthHealth• Research internships in health areas such

as obesity, infectious diseases, vector-borne diseases and other health-related items that impact the medical/health fields

• Collaborations with cluster of faculty on various projects and experience in the lab environment

• Seeking 3-5 Alliance participants with interest in the above-mentioned areas

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MAOP Application MAOP Application ProcessProcess• Application will be available after

Thanksgiving Break

• Download and complete application at www.maop.vt.edu

• Note on application/cover letter that you are an Alliance participant

• Deadline is March 1, 2009

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MAOP ContactMAOP ContactTo learn more about the MAOP opportunities, please contact:

Cathy Fernandez-Weston

Associate Director, MAOP

540-231-5023

[email protected]

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Summer 2009: MII SURPSummer 2009: MII SURP• Opportunity at Virginia Tech’s

Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute (MII). It is their Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

• FIVE positions exclusively Alliance participants who are interested in materials research at the interface between polymer science and medicine

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MII SURP DetailsMII SURP Details www.mii.vt.edu/SURP www.mii.vt.edu/SURP

• Targets rising juniors and seniors

• Eleven week program: May 26 – August 7

• $6,300 stipend

• Responsible for lodging and meals

• Eligible for travel reimbursement

• Apply early--Review of applications will begin February 1, 2009

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MII SURP ContactsMII SURP ContactsFor more information regarding the MII SURP opportunity, please contact:

Angie Flynn

540.231.6717

or

Mary Jane Smith

540.231.3704

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Words of AdviceWords of Advice• Apply early!

• Indicate that you are a student from an Alliance institution

• Consider all of your options

• Be open to the research opportunity

• Think critically about how this experience can impact your career and educational goals

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Support for Alliance Support for Alliance Students at VTStudents at VT

• Academic and support services• Network and engagement with peers from

across the country • Professional development & weekend activities

with peers• Presentation of your scholarly research at end-

of-summer Research Symposia• Continued relationships with faculty research

mentor

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Thank You!Thank You!We look forward to some of you becoming a part of the VT Hokie community in the Summer of 2009!

If you have questions about opportunities at Virginia Tech, please feel free to contact:– Karen Eley Sanders, [email protected] / 540-231-

5499– Ray Plaza, [email protected] / 540-231-7289

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Jacquelyn McRaeJacquelyn McRaeSophomore in ChemistrySophomore in ChemistryNorfolk State UniversityNorfolk State University

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The goal of the Alliance and its participating members is to provide you with opportunities to enhance your skills, increase your knowledge, and strengthen your determination to succeed.

To sum it up, the main thrust of every academic representative here is to “HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF!!!”

The Goal of the Alliance

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