The UBRP office has received information and application materials for a variety of research experience programs, grants, scholarships, conferences, jobs, and graduate programs. What follows is a sampling:

Research Fellows for Knowles Science & Math Teaching Young Scholars: Deadline: November 1, 2005. A fellowship for research pertaining to the recruitment preparation, induction, mentoring, and retention of high-school science and mathematics teachers is available to young men and women who have received a Bachelor's or advanced degree in science, engineering or mathematics and are committed to teaching high school science and/or mathematics in United States schools. The Fellowship supports you professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program for eligibility for tenure. Contact: Nicole Gillespie (ngillespie@kstf.org) Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, 20 East Redman Avenue, Haddonfield, N.J. 08033; 856-216-8080 (Phone); 856-216-9987 (Fax); Visit: http://www.kstf.org

Postdoctoral Associate Positions in Plant Developmental Genetics – UA Job # 33618. Two postdoctoral associate positions are available at the University of Arizona as part of a NSF-funded Arabidopsis 2010 functional-genomics project to identify and characterize gene-regulatory networks involved in female gametophyte development and function. This is a collaborative project between the University of Arizona (R. Yadegari and K. Schumaker) and the University of Utah (G. Drews).

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with Ph.D. degrees and with demonstrated abilities to carry out outstanding research in the fields of plant biology, genetics, or related disciplines. Proven experience with molecular biology techniques and demonstrated skills in written and oral communication are essential qualifications. Ability to interact and work collaboratively with others is also critical. Previous experience with Arabidopsis or knowledge of functional genomics and/or bioinformatics is desirable but not essential. Positions are available immediately.

To apply, send curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (address, phone, fax and e-mail) for three references to Ramin Yadegari, Ph.D. (yadegari@ag.arizona.edu) or Karen Schumaker, Ph.D. (schumake@ag.arizona.edu), Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0036, United States. FAX 520-621-7186.

Posters on the Hill: Call for Abstracts has been issued (see: www.cur.org/pohcall.html). UBRPers should consider participating in this event, which is held annually in Washington, DC. The event is designed to inform federal elected representatives about the importance of funding for undergraduate research. Students whose posters are accepted (60 students nationwide) meet with their Congresspersons and Senators (or their staff) and present posters of their experimental results to each other, to members of Congress, and to representatives of federal funding agencies. This event provides a great opportunity to talk to people who make decisions on federal funding for research. Abstracts are due November 15 and the event is scheduled for the second week of April 2006. The call for abstracts for the 17th annual UBRP Conference January 21, 2006 will be issued soon and will be due around the same time, so UBRPers could, with little additional effort, submit an abstract for both. The Posters on Capitol Hill event requires a letter of recommendation so it would be good to do this soon.

Experimental Biology 2006: Call for Abstracts has been issued (see www.faseb.org/meetings/eb2006). This meeting is a multi-society, interdisciplinary, scientific meeting featuring plenary and award lectures, symposia, oral and poster sessions, career services, and exhibits of scientific equipment, supplies, and publications. It will be at the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, California, April 1-5, 2006. Deadline for abstracts: November 2, 2005.

Application deadlines vary, so don't waste any time! Check our files (LSS 348) or contact these sites directly.