EducationUSA Weekly Update

     
No. 94, August 25, 2008

I. Scholarships and Fellowships
- Undergraduate: Berea College- 4-Year Tuition Scholarship
- Undergraduate: The Ruth Clark and Philip Holton Memorial scholarships
- Post Doctorate: Howard Foundation Fellowships
- Post Doctorate: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University  2009-2010 VISITING FELLOWSHIPS
 
 

II. News you can use
- European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies
- Mathematics Illuminated
- The Environmental Literacy Council: Teaching Resources
- Personal Brain 4.5.0.8
- The Beloit College Mindset List is out!

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Berea College- 4-Year Tuition Scholarship

If admitted to Berea, you will receive a 4-year tuition scholarship. This scholarship is combined with financial aid you may receive as well as any other scholarship you may be awarded by outside parties or organizations to cover 100% of tuition costs for four years of enrollment.
We are able to provide this level of financial assistance due to the generous support of alumni, friends, organizations, and others who believe, as we do, that a student’s income should not dictate their outcome.
So when you enroll at Berea, your scholarship will be provided by people you don’t even know who believe in your potential—and who know that Berea is well-positioned to help you realize that potential. http://www.berea.edu/prospectivestudents/financialaid/tuitionscholarship.asp
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The Ruth Clark and Philip Holton Memorial scholarships

University’s most prestigious awards
DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, invites high school senior students who are considering application for admission to DePauw University to apply for one of DePauw University’s most prestigious awards – the Holton Memorial Scholarship.
To qualify for the highly competitive Holton Memorial Scholarship, students must apply both to DePauw University and, by separate application, to the Holton Memorial Scholarship. Students are considered for the award based upon their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership abilities and their commitment to community service. Students must submit the following by the deadline of February 1:
1. a separate application for the Holton Scholarship, deadline past - no longer available.
2. a detailed resume of activities
Incomplete applications or applications submitted online after February 1 or postmarked after this date will not be considered.
Continue on the path to a successful and purposeful life by applying for DePauw University’s Holton Memorial Scholarship. The Holton Memorial Scholarship program recognizes students who:
• Have demonstrated exceptional leadership and/or service to their school, community or family.
• Have a record of strong academic achievement.
http://www.depauw.edu/admin/financial-aid/scholarship/holton.asp
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Howard Foundation Fellowships

The Howard Foundation awards a limited number of fellowships each year for independent projects in fields selected on a six-year rotation of topics. Approximately ten fellowships will be awarded for 2009-2010 in the fields of history and philosophy. Stipends of $25,000 are awarded to support individuals working on specific research projects. Howard Fellowships may not be used to prepare exhibits or to support institutional programs. There are no residency requirements for individuals who receive awards. We are willing to grant awardees some flexibility in postponing the year in which they actually use their fellowships.

Due November 10, 2008
http://glasscockcenter.blogspot.com/2008/06/howard-foundation-fellowships.html
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University  2009-2010 VISITING FELLOWSHIPS

 
The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library offers short-term fellowships to support visiting scholars pursuing postdoctoral or equivalent research in its collections. The Beinecke Library is Yale University's principal repository for literary papers, and for early manuscripts and rare books in the fields of literature, theology, history, and the natural sciences. The fellowships, which pay for travel to and from New Haven and a living allowance of $4,500 per month, are designed to provide access to the library for scholars who live outside the greater New Haven area.
 
Students enrolled in degree programs are ineligible. 2009-2010 Fellowships, normally granted for one month, must be taken up between September 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010. Recipients are expected to be in residence during the period of their award and are encouraged to participate in the activities of Yale University. Applicants are asked to submit an application form, a curriculum vitae and a brief research proposal (not to exceed three pages) to the Director. Application deadline is December 15, 2008. The proposal should emphasize the relationship of the Beinecke collections to the project and state the
preferred dates of residence. The applicant should also arrange to have two confidential letters of recommendation sent to the Director.
 
Application materials should be sent to the Director, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University, P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520-8240.
 
For more information about the application process or the Beinecke Library and its collections, and to download a fellowship application form, please visit the fellowships links on the Library website: http://www.library.yale.edu/beineckel or send an email to beinecke.fellowships@yale.edu
 
Priscilla Holmes
Coordinator, Fellowship & Educational Programs
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
(203)432-2956
 
Email: beinecke.fellowships@yale.edu
Visit the website at http://www.library.yale.edu/beineckel

 

II. News you can use

European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies

http://ec.europa.eu/european_group_ethics/index_en.htm
More and more governmental agencies and bodies are having sustained conversations about the ethical concerns raised by new technologies and scientific discoveries. One such governmental body interested in these questions is the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies. Convened by the European Commission, the group is composed of fifteen experts who examine various ethical questions that arise. On the group's homepage, visitors can view their opinion papers and statements in the "Opinion" section. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including the ethical aspects of animal cloning for food and nanomedicine. Needless to say, these papers are available in languages such as French, German, and Maltese. Additionally, visitors can view all of their past publications here, along with copies of their newsletter, "Ethically Speaking".
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
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Mathematics Illuminated

http://www.learner.org/resources/series210.html
Bringing mathematics to life is an admirable yet difficult task. New approaches to teaching the subject are always welcome, and that is precisely the focus of this very fine series produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting. This 13-part multimedia learning resource is offered as part of the Annenberg Media website, and it covers everything from the study of prime numbers to the beauty of symmetry. Visitors can view each one of the 13 half-hour programs, and the titles include "How Big is Infinity?", "Other Dimensions", and "Game Theory". That's not all, as visitors can also click over to the Mathematics Illuminated supplementary website which includes interactive features, a glossary, and other materials for educators.
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Environmental Literacy Council: Teaching Resources

http://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/17.html
Environmental science encompasses a number of fields within the natural sciences, and an interdisciplinary approach to the subject is a must. For educators working in this area, the Environmental Literacy Council's Teaching Resources site will be a real find. On their site, visitors should click on over to one of the sections on the right-hand side of the page. The sections here include "General Resources", "Environmental Science Toolkit", and "Survey & Textbook Reviews". The "Environmental Science Toolkit" is a good place to start, as it contains data table examples, information on creating citations, a guide to important concepts in environmental science, and an experimental design rubric. Additionally, visitors should not miss the Environmental History Modules which help teachers link up fundamental historical concepts to important environmental issues. These modules include "War and the Environment" and "Ordinary Landscapes", and they are both creative and quite engaging for students and teachers.
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
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Personal Brain 4.5.0.8

http://www.thebrain.com/#-53
The Personal Brain application promises "mind mapping" and it's an intriguing idea at that. Essentially the application allows users the ability to map out key documents, contacts, files, and Web pages via a graphic user interface. It is well worth a look, and this particular version can be used for 30 days at no charge and a free edition is available to use as long as you want. Personal Brain is compatible with computers running Windows 2000 and newer
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/

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The Beloit College Mindset List is out!

 http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2012.php
The class of 2012 has grown up in an era where computers and rapid communication are the norm, and colleges no longer trumpet the fact that residence halls are “wired” and equipped with the latest hardware.
These students will hardly recognize the availability of telephones in their rooms since they have seldom utilized landlines during their adolescence. They will continue to live on their cell phones and communicate via texting.
Roommates, few of whom have ever shared a bedroom, have already checked out each other on Facebook where they have shared their most personal thoughts with the whole world.
For these students, Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Henson, Ryan White, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Freddy Krueger have always been dead.
Shampoo and conditioner have always been available in the same bottle. Gas stations have never fixed flats, but most serve cappuccino.  Films have never been X rated, only NC-17. IBM has never made typewriters.  McDonald’s and Burger King have always used vegetable oil for cooking french fries. The Tonight Show has always been hosted by Jay Leno and started at 11:35 EST.  Balsamic vinegar has always been available in the U.S.  Soft drink refills have always been free.  Clarence Thomas has always sat on the Supreme Court.