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Center for Coastal Margin Observation & Prediction:
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
(See http://www.stccmop.org/undergraduate/ for information and applications or contact Vanessa Green at greenv@stccmop.org or 503-748-1609).  CMOP conducts research to achieve a better understanding of physical, chemical, and biological processes regulating river-to-ocean ecosystems. Students with a background in biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, math, physics or engineering are encouraged to apply for interdisciplinary research opportunities.  Interns will conduct research with senior scientists, engage in fieldwork on research cruises in the Columbia River, and contribute to developing datasets for publication. Women and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology:
Summer Student Research Awards

The Summer Student Research Awards are two to three month long paid summer internships designed to introduce college sophomores, junior, and seniors to various fields of biomedical research. Interns will potentially be able to work with over twenty scientists conducting research at CROET, and at the Superfund Basic Research Center at CROET.  See here for application due dates and requirements.

Environmental and Biomolecular Systems:
Undergraduate Research Assistant Program

Faculty in the Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems at the Department of Science and Engineering in the OHSU School of Medicine seek motivated upper-level undergraduate students who are interested in hands-on research in preparation for graduate school in a related field of science or engineering. Students will have opportunities to interact with faculty, post-doctoral, doctoral and masters students while learning new skills and contributing to scientific research. For detailed descriptions of research groups within EBS that accept undergraduate research assistants, see ogi.edu/ebs/openings.cfm#undergrad. To apply, send resume and statement of interest, with name and contacts of two references to EBS Education Coordinator Nancy Christie.

Equity Summer Research Program

This is a program for rising sophomores and juniors who are interested in biomedical sciences and may be considering an M.D./Ph.D. program. This 8-week, paid summer program places students in OHSU research labs to provide hands-on experience, mentoring, and the association of graduate students, professors, and other like-minded undergraduates. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. See www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/diversity/equity.cfm. 2009 Application deadline is March 27th. You may contact equity@ohsu.edu with questions.

Health, Science & Engineering Careers Conference

The winter conference assists under-represented minority and disadvantaged college students by providing them with insight and information regarding various health professions, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, engineering, and biomedical research. This conference is coordinated by OHSU's Center for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. See www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity to register or call 503-494-5657. Registration deadline is early February.

Healthcare Adventures in Medicine and Science (HAMS)

HAMS is a one-week summer enrichment program offered by OHSU's Center for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. Twenty selected undergraduate students are offered opportunities to job shadow health science professionals, use clinical equipment, and attend classes similar to those taught through OHSU's various professional graduate programs. See www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity for application due dates and requirements; or call 503-494-5657.

Murdock Undergraduate Collaborate Research Program

The program is designed for talented students from Concordia University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Pacific University, University of Portland, Warner Pacific College, and Willamette University who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research, particularly those who are considering graduate school or an M.D./Ph.D. program. Students participate in ongoing research projects with investigators at OHSU and are paid a small stipend. Students who are already committed to a career involving only clinical practice, such as private practice physicians or dentists, are specifically discouraged from applying. Application deadline is mid-October. Contact scied@ohsu.edu for contact information.

Oregon Institute on Disability & Development:
Summer Youth Program

Each year OIDD provides an opportunity for several high school and early college students to become exposed to some of the work being accomplished at OIDD. Students participate in activities of our various programs both at the Child Development Research Center and at Doernbecher Children's Hospital. In addition to engaging in meaningful employment, students learn about healthcare career options as well as many of the healthcare issues facing patients with disabilities today. For additional information, contact Chuck Davis at davchar@ohsu.edu or 503-494-3281.

Applications are due late March, see www.ohsu.edu/oidd/summer.cfm for application.

Oregon National Primate Research Center Summer Fellowship

The Oregon National Primate Research Center invites college undergraduates who are interested in neuroscience or reproductive sciences to apply for the ONPRC Summer Fellowship Program. Applicants selected to participate in this 8-week program will receive a $2000 stipend and assistance with travel expenses (out of state residents). Principal Investigators in the Divisions of Neuroscience and Reproductive Sciences oversee research programs that relate to high-priority medical needs that are expected to increase in importance and funding emphasis over the coming decades. These include research in neurodevelopment, neuroendocrinology, neurodegeneration, cancer, aging, mental illness, brain injury, addiction, obesity, reproductive health, and stem cells.

For more information contact Diana Gordon, gordondi@ohsu.edu or call 503-690-5201.

Rural Experience Programs (AHEC)

Oregon AHEC offers the Rural Community Health Clerkship. The Rural Community Health Clerkship is a partnership between the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and the Statewide Area Health Education Centers Program. One of eight, five-week clerkships required of third- and some fourth-year medical students, it provides the opportunity to experience primary care as practiced in rural areas or with underserved populations in Oregon. Each student is supervised by a skilled primary care physician experienced in internal medicine, pediatrics or family medicine.

TIES: Teacher Institute for the Experience of Science

The NIH-funded Teacher Institute for the Experience of Science (TIES) brings middle school teachers from across subject areas to OHSU to learn about the culture of biomedical research.  TIES offers teachers an exposure to research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (Beaverton, OR) and the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (Portland, OR). Participating teachers observe and interview researchers as they develop insight into the process of scientific investigation. Ultimately, teachers incorporate their new understanding of the culture of biomedical research into their classroom practices.