Resources for Students interested in the Sciences
Spring 2008 MCIL Science Programs
The Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning has created a science cohort for students of color majoring in the sciences or interested in science-related careers. In October 2004 Wheaton College hosted a conference for its students, and local high school students, that brought speakers from around the country to talk about pursuing science, either in college, graduate school or medical school. This year the center aims to reach a broader group of students and deepen their learning by sponsoring regular meetings, workshops and funding for local and regional conferences. For detailed information about this opportunity, please contact Raquel Ramos.
Web Resources
http://www.nebhe.org/sciencenetwork/students.html
Seven students attended the New England Board of Higher Education Science Network meeting at MIT on October 22nd.
Students speak with a mentor at the network meeting.
National Physical Science Consortium
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/fordpredoc.html
Ford Fellowships
http://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/gem_00_000.htm
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees in the Sciences
http://ccgmag.com/emerald/aboutconf_moreinfo.php
Science Magazine's Minorities in Research Science
http://www.aamc.org/students/considering/smep/start.htm
Summer Medical Education Program
http://www.bscp.org/events.asp
Biomedical Science Careers Program
Five Wheaton students attended the Biomedical Science Conference at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston on March 10th and 11th. The conference provides students an opportunity to network with advisors and role models from the basic and clinical sciences, medicine, public health, academic administration and the private sector.
http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/college/hpsp.index.htm
Harvard Health Policy Summer Program
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/
National Academies
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
Increase your chances for acceptance into Medical or Dental School.