EducationUSA Weekly Update      

No. 78 April 21, 2008

I. Scholarships and Fellowships
- Undergraduate, Graduate: SFSU Edward B. Kaufmann Scholarship
- Graduate, Doctorate, Post Doctorate: WPI Graduate Science and Engineering Programs
- Post Doctorate: APS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiological Genomics

II. News you can use
- Chronicle of Higher Education Article: Community Colleges Take on Global Challenges
- Coming in May 2008: IIE Study Abroad White Paper Issue No. 2

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Undergraduate, Graduate: SFSU Edward B. Kaufmann Scholarship
San Francisco State University

Program Description
The scholarship intends to support classified graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a degree within the College of Humanities other than the Department of Humanities. Majors in the Department of Humanities are prohibited from applying for the College of Humanities Kaufmann scholarship. Majors in the Department of Humanities are eligible to apply to the Departmental Kaufmann Scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: essay; 2 recommendation letters from faculty; transcript; min GPA of 3.25 for undergrads,
3.5 for grads

For the department scholarship:
Grad applicants must have already completed 6 units toward the Humanities M.A. degree by the time of application, must be enrolled in at least 3 units at the time of application and at the time of receipt, and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Undergrad applicants must have completed 12 units toward the B.A. in Humanities, and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Requirements:
Cover sheet; unofficial transcript; 2 letter of recommendation from Humanities Dep’t. faculty members; statement on the significance of the Humanities M.A. program to applicant; statement of financial need.

Further Information
http://www.sfsu.edu/~collhum/scholarships.html

Contact
College of Humanities
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Telephone: (4l5) 338-1541
collhum@sfsu.edu

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Graduate, Doctorate, Post Doctorate: WPI Graduate Science and Engineering Programs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts

Program Description
Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's premier engineering and technology-focused universities. WPI's 18 academic departments offer 36 Master's and 17 Ph.D. degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, and the social sciences, leading to the MS, ME, MBA and Ph.D. WPI's world-class faculty work with students in a number of cutting-edge research areas, leading to breakthroughs and innovations in such fields as biotechnology, fuel cells, nanotechnology, and information security. In support of research endeavors, the University maintains numerous labs, research centers, and advanced research institutes, as well as a renowned information technology infrastructure. Furthermore, their success in forming partnerships with industry leaders, government laboratories, and other universities has enabled them to broaden their students' experience and opportunities. WPI’s students come from more than 70 countries, and international students make up 35 percent of their full-time graduate student population.

Areas of Study: Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Finance Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematics Physical Sciences Physics Science Social Science
Levels of Study: Graduate Doctorate Post Doctorate
Open to Students from: any region
Award Types: Associate Fellowship
Avg. Award Amount: $15,000
Number of Awards: 256
Award Coverage: Monthly stipend (avg. $1667 per month) plus tuition credits (18-20 per year).
Award Duration: 9 months
Award Deadline: October, January

Eligibility Requirements
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT/ 213 CBT/79-80 IBT or IELTS min band of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0. GRE scores are required for some departments.

Further Information: http://www.grad.wpi.edu

Contact
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Lynne Dougherty
Graduate Studies and Enrollment Office
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone #: 1 (508) 831-5301
Fax #: 1 (508) 831-5717
E-Mail: gse@wpi.edu

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APS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiological Genomics
Sponsored By The American Physiological Society

Program Description:
Formerly known as the APS-Genentech Postdoctoral Fellowship, the APS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiological Genomics has been established in recognition of the fact that many advances in genomics ultimately require a functional understanding in the context of the organism, and special training is needed to conduct this type of research.

Areas of Study: health science, life science
Level of Study: postdoctoral
Open to Students from: any country

Award Types: fellowship
Average Award Amount: first year of $36,000, plus a trainee allowance of $3,500; and a second-year stipend of $38,000, plus a trainee allowance of $3,500
Award Duration: 2 years
Award Deadline:  usually in January

Eligibility Requirements
The ideal candidate is one who has completed outstanding work in a top-flight graduate program (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, etc.) and who has the intention of employing organ system approaches during his/her postdoctoral training. Alternatively, a well-trained graduate in integrative physiology might wish to expand his/her work through the use of molecular biological tools and genomics. A central criterion of the postdoctoral project requires the scientist to use the tools of cellular and molecular biology in the setting of the whole animal. [Assays and/or analyses can be performed in vitro on material harvested from control and experimental animals, but material cannot solely be harvested and then exposed to the control and experimental conditions in vitro.

A candidate for this program should identify a laboratory within the United States and a sponsor who is an APS Member in good standing under whose supervision a project in organ system physiology and molecular biology/genomics can be combined. The laboratory host/sponsor must be a member of the American Physiological Society, and it is anticipated that award recipients will join the Society. Adequate progress must be demonstrated by a written report submitted to the APS following the first year before a second year stipend and trainee allowance can be awarded

Application Information
Contact: Dr. Martin Frank
ATTN: Linda Dresser
APS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Physiological Genomics
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814-3991
Phone #:301-634-7118
Fax #: 301-634-7241
E-Mail: awards@the-aps.org

Further information
More information about application procedure available on website: http://www.the-aps.org/awards/student.htm#Postdoc

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II. News you can use

Chronicle of Higher Education Article: Community Colleges Take on Global Challenges

Governments and organizations in developing countries including China and India are looking for models to invigorate outdated vocational training systems, and are looking to United States community colleges for a model, according to a new article in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Read the full article here: http://chronicle.com/free/v54/i32/32a04003.htm.

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Coming in May 2008: IIE Study Abroad White Paper Issue No. 2

Meeting America’s Global Education Challenge:
Exploring Host Country Capacity for Increasing U.S. Study Abroad

Highlighting the results of a new survey conducted by IIE in the fall of 2007 among over 500 higher education institutions outside of the U.S, this paper will address some of the critical challenges and potential areas for growth for increasing U.S. study abroad participation. The paper focuses on the issue of existing and future capacity abroad to host a greatly increased number of U.S. students, and is second in IIE’s white paper series and research initiative on Meeting America’s Global Education Challenge. This IIE initiative offers educators and policymakers focused data and information on current capabilities and future capacity, as well as recommendations for action to maximize resources and pave the way for substantial study abroad growth.

For more information, or to download the first IIE Study Abroad White Paper on "Current Trends in Study Abroad: The Impact of Strategic Diversity Initiatives," visit: www.iienetwork.org/?p=StudyAbroadCapacity or email policyresearch@iie.org.