I wanted to let you know about several resources on the PathwaysToScience.org http://pathwaystoscience.org/ website that may be useful if you are planning professional development activities for undergraduate summer research students.
"Funding your STEM Graduate Education" Webinar Recording:
http://pathwaystoscience.org/Webinars.aspx#GradFundingSum2016
This webinar recording is a great resource for independent study or group discussion. Students can view the webinar recording and associated professional development handouts.
"STEM Fellowship Applications and Personal Statements" -- with guest speakers from NSF and the EPA!
http://pathwaystoscience.org/oldwebinars.aspx#FellowshipsPersonal
This webinar recording features Dr. Joerg Schlatterer with the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, and Dr. Brandon Jones, with the EPA fellowship programs. This is a great resource for independent study or group discussion. Students can view the webinar recording and associated professional development handouts.
Preparing for Graduate School Resource Toolbox:
http://bit.ly/2rNKAWi
This collection of handouts helps students understand the graduate school application process and provides tips and strategies related to finding suitable programs and completing successful applications.
Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation Handout:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/pdf/Applying_LettersOfRecommendation.pdf
We often get questions from students who are nervous about approaching recommenders for letters. This handout helps prepare undergraduate students to get strong letters for their graduate application packages.
Enhancing your Fellowship Application Handout:
http://pathwaystoscience.org/pdf/EnhancingYourFellowshipApplication.pdf
This handout provides tips on preparing successful graduate fellowship applications.
Please share these links with any colleagues or students who could benefit from these resources. Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Liv Detrick
Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP)
http://www.PathwaysToScience.org http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/
Become a member: http://pathwaystoscience.org/Giving.aspx
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Danielle Sumy, PhD
Seismologist
Project Associate
Instrumentation Services
Education and Public Outreach
The IRIS Consortium
1200 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-407-7015
Fax: 202-682-0633
Email: danielle.sumy<at>iris.edu
www.iris.edu
"Funding your STEM Graduate Education" Webinar Recording:
http://pathwaystoscience.org/Webinars.aspx#GradFundingSum2016
This webinar recording is a great resource for independent study or group discussion. Students can view the webinar recording and associated professional development handouts.
"STEM Fellowship Applications and Personal Statements" -- with guest speakers from NSF and the EPA!
http://pathwaystoscience.org/oldwebinars.aspx#FellowshipsPersonal
This webinar recording features Dr. Joerg Schlatterer with the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, and Dr. Brandon Jones, with the EPA fellowship programs. This is a great resource for independent study or group discussion. Students can view the webinar recording and associated professional development handouts.
Preparing for Graduate School Resource Toolbox:
http://bit.ly/2rNKAWi
This collection of handouts helps students understand the graduate school application process and provides tips and strategies related to finding suitable programs and completing successful applications.
Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation Handout:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/pdf/Applying_LettersOfRecommendation.pdf
We often get questions from students who are nervous about approaching recommenders for letters. This handout helps prepare undergraduate students to get strong letters for their graduate application packages.
Enhancing your Fellowship Application Handout:
http://pathwaystoscience.org/pdf/EnhancingYourFellowshipApplication.pdf
This handout provides tips on preparing successful graduate fellowship applications.
Please share these links with any colleagues or students who could benefit from these resources. Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Liv Detrick
Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP)
http://www.PathwaysToScience.org http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/
Become a member: http://pathwaystoscience.org/Giving.aspx
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBParticipation
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pathways-to-Science-120825625433/?ref=bookmarks
___________________________
Danielle Sumy, PhD
Seismologist
Project Associate
Instrumentation Services
Education and Public Outreach
The IRIS Consortium
1200 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-407-7015
Fax: 202-682-0633
Email: danielle.sumy<at>iris.edu
www.iris.edu