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BIO-BULLETIN

November 17, 2009

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! And, for your holiday entertainment Department Chair, Dr. MIchael Goldman, suggests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd4h5xKLGuE&feature=player_embedded Thanksgiving is National Family History Day. Visit www.hhs.gov/familyhistory for information and tools about how your family history affects your health.

Are rodents protecting Manzanita trees from fire? Dr. Tom Parker's research leads to unusual results. To learn more, visit: http://www.sfsu.edu/~news/2009/fall/24.html Congratulations Dr. Parker!

Looking for the perfect gift for that gardener and bug aficionado on your list? The 2010 Great Sunflower Project calendar is here! For only $14 you can purchase both the 8-1/2" x 11" calendar and support the project, too. For more information, visit: http://www.greatsunflower.org/en/2010-bee-calendar

Director's message: There's a flu going around! Keep healthy by following hygiene guidelines. If you're sick, stay home and get healthy. For more information: http://www.sfsu.edu/~shs/H1N1_Flu/H1N1_Flu.html#Quick_Facts (Posted 11/3)

Want to order pictures/video of Biology's 2009 Baccalaureate and Master's Recognition Ceremony? Visit: http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~mfong/biostockroom/ (Posted 10/20)

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Last day to withdraw from a class: November 19.

Campus closed November 23-27.

Is your GPA below 2.0? Are you on PROBATION or SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION? Undergraduate Advising Center's "Subject to Disqualification" Tutorial can be accessed at: http://www.sfsu.edu/~advising/workshops/SDQ/SDQtutorial.html (Posted 11/3)

Office of International Programs presents International Education Week, November 16-20. For more information, visit: http://www.sfsu.edu/~oip/internationaleducationalweek/index.html

Fall 2009 academic calendar: http://oi.sfsu.edu/cgi-bin/student/webcalendar.search?calid=2&previous=Y...

ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

University of Georgia offers undergraduate Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad opportunity in China during Spring/Summer 2010. Travel to and within China, lodging and most meals provided. Application deadline: November 30. For more information, contact: Dr. Mauricio, Mauricio@uga.edu or visit: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/undergrad.html

Freshwater Tropical Biology Field Techniques in Biodiversity Monitoring course held January 1-10 2010. For more information, contact: apoyo@gaianicaragua.org or www.gaianicaragua.org/course1-2010.html (Posted 10/27)

Pasteur Institute, Paris, France offers summer research experience for undergraduate students. Applications due: December 18. For more information, visit: http://www.pasteurfoundation.org/internships.shtml

University of Wyoming offers summer (May 24-August 6, 2010) undergraduate research program in bioinformatics. Application deadline: February 5, 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.wyomingbioinformatics.org/SummerSchool

FUNDING: SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS

US Department of Energy graduate student fellowship ($35K) application deadline: November 30. For more information, visit: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html

UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Research Scholarship and Fellowships ($35K-$85K) available to support undergraduate and graduate African American biomedical scientists. Applications due: December 1. For more information, visit: www.uncf.org/merck or call Dr. Jerry Bryant, 703-205-3503.

Kansas State University (Manhattan) offers $30K Gaan Ph.D. Fellowships in Ecology, Evolution and Genomics to assist graduate students who demonstrate financial need. Applications due: December 15. For more information, visit: www.k-state.edu/eeg

University of Arkansas and National Science Foundation offers grant to study fungal biodiversity in Northern Thailand during three summers for undergraduate/graduate students. All expenses paid and $1750 stipend included. Application deadline: February 1, 2010. Submit letter of interest, academic transcript, two letters of recommendation from academic advisors/faculty and a 2-page essay addressing the development of your interest in mycology, tropical ecology or evoluntionary biology and current professional career goals to slsteph@uark.edu or FAX: 479-575-4010. For more information, visit: http://biology.sfsu.edu

Alltech Young Scientist Award offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in animal health and nutrition. Application deadline: February 26, 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.alltechyoungscientist.com/ysa/en/

EVENTS: CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, SYMPOSIUM, COLLOQUIUM

USF Seminar Series in Biology presents "Rapid spread of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis auses chytridiomycosis outbreaks and population extinctions in yellow-legged frogs of the Sierra Nevada, California" by Dr. Vance Vredenburg, SF State, December 2, 6:15 p.m., HR 232. For more information, contact Dr. Tzagarakis-Foster, 415-422-6820, ctzagarakis@usfca.edu

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, seeks temporary part time Billing Clerk. Experience working in a healthcare organization preferred. Submit cover letter and resume to recruiting@medamerica.com or FAX: 510-879-9080. (Type "Billing Clerk" in the subject line.) (Posted 11/17)

Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Reserve/Ohio Divison of Wildlife seeks Education Coordinator. M.S. degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental science, wildlife science preferred. For more information: contact Frank Lopez, frank.lopez@dnr.state.oh.us, 419-433-4601 or visit: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ohio/default.cfm?&promotionaljobs=0&tra... (search County=Erie or Agency=Natural Resources) or http://www.oldwomancreek.org (Posted 11/3)

Scantibodies Laboratory, Inc. seeks full-time Senior Fermentation Specialist for Cell Culture Department. Bachelor degree plus 10 years experience in diagnostic industry required. For more information, visit: http://scantibodies.com/opp.html (Posted 10/20)

Graduating students receive six months of free services from the Career Center after graduation. SF State online job listing site: www.sfsu.edu/~career/students/resources/resources_major.htm or www.sfsu.edu/~career

Need help with your job search? Resume or cover letter critique? Confused about your major? Contact Janelle Metz, COSE Career Advisor, Career Center, SCI 247, jmetz@sfsu.edu, office hours: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.