KAWERAK SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

Native American Research Internship for Undergraduate Students

National Park Academy INTERN OPPORTUNITY this Spring Break!

National Park Service Academy Internship this Spring Break!

Apply to be in the inaugural Alaska cohort of diverse interns to serve in Alaska National Parks!

Alaskan students of color, Alaska Natives, and underrepresented Alaskans age 15 - 25 have an opportunity to join together in Seward during Spring Break (March 10-16, 2013) for an orientation on diverse career paths in the National Park Service. School is out in Nome Public Schools during this time, perfect timing!

After successful completion of the week's activities, students will have an opportunity to be placed at an Alaska National Park this summer for a paid internship.

To apply and also to have your application fee waived, call Jeff Chen at 907-717-8414 or email him at JChen@theSCA.org.

Deadline is Feb. 4!!!!!

Link to application: http://mysca.force.com/member/NewRegistration
If you're age 15-18, apply for "National Crew."
If you're age 18-25, apply for "Conservation Internship."



2013 National Institute on Drug Abuse: Summer Research Program

2013 National Institute on Drug Abuse: Summer Research Program for High School and Under Graduate Students

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites high school and under graduate students to submit applications for the 2013 Summer Research Program. Under this program students underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research.

Internships may involve a variety of experiences including laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, patient interviews, library research and literature reviews.

Student interns receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses.

Complete program information, including the application form, required student qualifications, research site locations and research project descriptions are available at: www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/sposummer.pdf

The deadline to submit applications for the 2013 program is February 15, 2013

Your application must contain the following information to be considered complete:
1.Transcript. Submit an official transcript from your school.
2.Statement of Research Career Interest. Submit a statement that describes your interest insubstance abuse/addiction research, career goals, and educational plans beyond your high school or undergraduate studies. Do not exceed two pages double-spaced.
3.Two Letters of Recommendation. Letters of recommendation from an advisor, teacher(s) orprofessor(s) must be submitted in sealed envelopes and included with this Application Form.

For more information, contact Dr. Albert Avila at aavila@nida.nih.gov or (301)496-8804.

A complete application packet including: an Application Form, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a Statement of Research Career Interest, is due to NIDA by Friday, February 15, 2013.If necessary, your school can send your transcript separately, but all other items must be sent together.To ensure NIDA’s timely receipt of your application package, you should mail your package at least 4 days in advance of the due date to:


Regular Mail:Charlotte AnnanSpecial Populations OfficeNational Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3105, MSC 9567Bethesda, MD 20892-9567

FedEx:Charlotte AnnanSpecial Populations OfficeNational Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3105 Rockville, MD 20852(301) 443-0441



2013 SUMMER Science Expedition in Greenland

Joint Science Education Project (JSEP): 2013 SUMMER Science Expedition in Greenland

**Applications are due February 15, 2013**

Any current 10th or 11th grade student with a strong interest in the natural sciences and a passion for learning may apply to participate in the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP), a summer research experience in Greenland. JSEP is a two part program: The Kangerlussauq Science Field School sponsored by the Government of Greenland and the US-led Science Education Week sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

A limited number of high school students from the United States will join their peers from Denmark, and Greenland to spend three weeks this summer doing field science in and around Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and visit a research station on the Greenland ice sheet. Students work with Arctic scientists and with their peers on research projects in a wide variety of fields including biology, geology, climatology, chemistry and engineering.

This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs in collaboration with the Joint Committee.

Note: There is no cost to students except for incidentals and any clothing they plan to wear. Extreme cold weather outerwear is provided however clothing to wear underneath is not.

More information, including the application, can be found on the website

at: http://www.arcus.org/jsep

Contact Lynn Foshee Reed, lreed@nsf.gov, for more information.

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow

National Science Foundation - Polar Programs

4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 755

Arlington, VA 22230

Office Phone: (703) 292-8051



Certified Nursing Aide Training 2013

CNA Training 2013

May 20-June 1: Course begins in Nome

June 2-15: Course concludes in Fairbanks and students take the state CNA exam

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

General Information

Certified nurse aides work under the direction of nurses and doctors in hospitals, clinics, home health, assisted living, private homes and doctors' offices. CNAs give personal care to patients, helping them with everyday activities like bathing, changing dressings, and eating. In helping patients with these important activities, CNAs improve the quality of life for their patients by making sure they are comfortable and well treated. 

Cost: the Bering Strait Health Consortium will cover the high cost of training for eligible students accepted into the CNA training program. Travel and most meals will also be covered.

A maxium of 10 students will be selected

For those interested in applying must take the appropriate test prior to applying.

High school seniors ages 17 and up may apply through NACTEC, these students must first have completed at least one 2-week immersive NACTEC training program, preferably a healthcare program.

Students must complete a NACTEC application and submit it to the NACTEC Director. For more information Contact Douglas J. Walrath, Ph.D. NACTEC Director. 907-443-3507 or dwalrath@nomeschools.com or visit www.nacteconline.org.

Adults must complete an application packet available from Kawerak, Inc.

For more information contact Kawerak, Inc. at 907-443-4358 or 1-800-450-4341.

High School Student Opportunities at UAF!

Please Visit: http://www.uaf.edu/summer/high-school-students/

UAF Summer Leadership Institute

May 29 - June 4

Deadline for Application is April 10, 2012

The UAF Summer Leadership Institute is a one-week summer experience designed to develop leadership skills for students finishing grades 9-12. The curriculum focuses on leadership roles and accountability, team building, leadership styles and situations, motivating others, civic responsibility, integrity, public speaking, changing behaviors, and goal setting.

Students live on campus, enjoy the academic and social atmosphere and get a taste of college life.

Application deadline is April 10, 2012. Needs based scholarships are available. For more information e-mail fynlc@uaf.edu, call 907-474-5942, or go online at www.uaf.edu/som/nlc/.

Alaska Business Week
July 15 – July 21, 2012

The Alaska Business Week (ABW) program is designed to give high school students (finishing grades 9 – 12) hands-on experience in running a company, competing with other student companies to arrive at a winning strategy and leading them to discover their own leadership skills. Student companies are guided and mentored by senior business and organization executives who take on the role of company advisors.

The curriculum includes a series of presentations from statewide business leaders who share their strategies and experience in real-life scenarios. At the end of the program, students will be able to defend their actions in front of a panel of business managers and realize their own potential for leadership and future endeavors.

ABW students earn two college credits for successful completion of the program. Application deadline is June 1, 2012. (Applications will be accepted after that date on a space-available basis.) Cost is $450.00 For more information, email hope.bickmeier@alaska.edu or call 907-474-5942 or go to www.uaf.edu/abw.


Rural Alaska Honors Institute

May 29 - July 12, 2012

Deadline for Application is March 30, 2012

Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) is a competitive six-week, residential, college preparatory bridge program for rural and Alaska Native high school juniors and seniors held on the UAF campus. RAHI students may earn up to ten university credits from a wide range of subjects.

For more information e-mail rahi@alaska.edu , call (907) 474-6886, or toll free in
Alaska (800) 478-6886, or online at http://www.uaf.edu/rahi/


Alaska Summer Research Academy
June 18 - 29, 2012

(Day program) 7th - 12th grade (grade in the fall)
July 16 - 27, 2012
(Residential program) 9th - 12th grade (grade in the fall)

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) provides an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 to experience life on the UAF campus and receive hands-on instruction from university faculty, staff, and industry professionals. Students can explore one of seventeen modules, including marine biology, biomedicine, forensics, robotics, and archaeology. ASRA students live in the dorms on campus. All students receive one college credit upon completion. ASRA is offered by the College of Natural Science and Mathematics in cooperation with other units throughout UAF.

For more information please visit the ASRA website: www.uaf.edu/asra, email klpendleton@alaska.edu or call 907-474-7221.

Alaska Summer Research Academy

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is a fun and intensive two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project based learning in a college-like environment.

Applications open January 14th, 2013

Applications Due February 28, 2013

High School ASRA - July 15 - 26, 2013

Residential - 9th - 12th grade (grade in the fall)

Cost: Varies depending on module

High School ASRA is an intensive, two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project based learning in a college-like environment. Students live in dorms on the UAF campus for this two week program. Some modules take students off campus to remote areas of Alaska for field work.

Module sizes are small with an average of eight students and two instructors. Our instructors are faculty, graduate students and industry professionals. There are no grades, tests or homework. Modules are designed to be fun and engaging while offering challenging content.

In its 13th year, admission to ASRA is competitive. Students who apply must complete an essay, provide references and show evidence of sincere interest in participation.

2013 High School Modules


Dates: July 15th-26th
■Archaeology
■Advanced Robotics
■Biomedicine
■Fiber and Electronics
■Forensics
■Undersea Aliens!
■Plug In!
■Smart Circuits
■Sounds of Science
■Vetmedicine

I'm a student. How do I apply?
1. Fill out the online application

http://cms-test.alaska.edu/asra/summer-programs/high-school/application/

2. Send the reference link to two teachers and ask them to fill it out.

https://asra.wufoo.com/forms/2012-asra-reference-form/

3. If you are requesting financial aid, submit the online form.

http://cms-test.alaska.edu/asra/summer-programs/high-school/application/

Please note - once you begin the application, you must complete it. There are no options to save your progress.

For more information please go to: http://cms-test.alaska.edu/asra/summer-programs/high-school/application/

What if I have questions?
Email: ASRA@uaf.edu
Call Tiffany DeRuyter @ 907-474-6049


 

Della Keats Summer Research Program

Della Keats Summer Research Program

2013 Program Dates: June 16-July 26, 2013

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

History & Purpose

The Della Keats Summer Research Program provides an opportunity for the previous summer Della Keats students to return to undertake a six-week mentor guided research internship in a health-related field.

Research Program Information

Each student is paired with a UAA researcher and works for that mentor as an intern for the duration of the program. As a part of this internship, students are expected to (with the mentor’s help) design, conduct and analyze an individual research project and to present their results publicly at UAA at the end of the program.

Students in the Summer Research Program live in the dormitories with the Della Keats Health Sciences students. Both groups join together and participate in the extracurricular activities.

Travel and Housing
Housing is provided at no cost on campus in a UAA dormitory for the length of the program.
Travel assistance may be available for qualifying students from rural Alaska.

Cost
There is no cost to participants in this program. A stipend is usually provided to help cover food and miscellaneous expenses. Due to the programs’ demanding schedules, students may not hold jobs or participate in other activities while participating in the summer research program.

Della Keats Summer Research Program Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Della Keats Summer Research Program, an applicant must:

1. Have completed the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program or an equivalent program the previous summer;

2. Meet the eligibility criteria for the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program;

3. Be enrolled as a senior in high school at the time of application.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
▪ A completed Della Keats Health Sciences & Summer Research Programs application
▪ A sealed, official current high school transcript*
▪ PSAT/SAT/ACT scores if available
▪ Two sealed letters of recommendation from teachers [one of which must be from a science or mathematics teacher]
▪ Current photograph of self
*Ask your high school counselor how to obtain your transcript.

Acceptance is based on written responses to essay questions from the application form, letters of recommendation, high school academic performance, and a formal telephone interview.

Please note: Places in the Della Keats Summer Research Program are limited. The application process is a competitive one. Successful completion of the core Della Keats program (or an equivalent program) is an eligibility requirement. It is not a guarantee of acceptance.

For more information please visit and contact the following:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/wwami/programs/dk_summer_research.cfm

Ian van Tets, PhD, Director

René Contreras, EdD, Associate Director
Della Keats and NIH NIDDK Summer Programs
UAA WWAMI School of Medical Education
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 301
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 786-1019
FAX: (907) 786-4700
E-mail: wwami@uaa.alaska.edu



Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program

Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program

Program Dates: June 16-July 26, 2013

Applications Begin: September 15, 2012

Applications End: March 22, 2013

The Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program is a program offered through the University of Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education. The goal of the Della Keats Program is to foster, affirm, and encourage high school students’ interest in the medical professions by allowing them to explore health-care careers and to obtain a valuable introduction to college life.

Current high school juniors and seniors who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the program:

•Come from an ethnic minority background •Live in rural Alaska (off the road system)
•Be a first-generation American
•Be the first in his/her family to go to college
•Speak English as a second language, and/or
•Be economically disadvantaged

Housing/Tuition-There is no cost to participants in the program and dormitory housing is provided at no charge. A small stipend is provided to help cover food and miscellaneous expenses of participating in this program.

Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

Read more about the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program and eligibility requirements: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/wwami/programs/dellakeats-udoc.cfm   Ian van Tets, PhD, Director
René Contreras, EdD, Associate Director
Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program
UAA WWAMI School of Medical Education
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 301
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-786-1019
FAX: 907-786-4700
E-mail: anrvc@uaa.alaska.edu



Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program

The Udall Foundation is currently recruiting Native American and Alaska Native students to apply to their internship program.

This ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian country.

The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides:

• Round-trip airfare;
• Housing;
• Per-diem for food and incidentals;
• An educational stipend at the close of the program.

Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with key public officials and tribal advocacy groups, experience an insider’s view of the federal government, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance.

The 2013 application is available at http://www.udall.gov/. The complete application package must be postmarked by January 31, 2013, at the Udall Foundation.

Additional Resources:
• Advice for the Application: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/AdviceForApplication.aspx

• Frequent Problems with Applications: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NAcInternship/FrequentApplicationProblems.aspx

• Ask an Alum: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/AskAnAlum.aspx



Free Science Trip for Alaskan high school age girls to learn Field Glaciology

Call for Applications

Girls on Ice 2013 Expeditions

21 July - 1 August at Mount Baker, Washington

21 June - 2 July in Alaska

Application deadline: Friday, 1 February 2013.
Organizers announce that the Girls on Ice 2013 Expeditions are now accepting applications. The 2013 program includes two expeditions. The original North Cascades expedition on Mount Baker in Washington State will be held 21 July - 1 August 2013, and an Alaska-based expedition will take place 21 June - 2 July 2013.

Girls on Ice is a unique, free, wilderness science education program for high school girls. Each year a team of nine teenage girls and three instructors spend 11 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers
and alpine landscapes through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists and mountaineers.

Applicants must be at least fifteen years old by 21 June 2013 and no older than eighteen on 1 August 2013. The application process requires a series of short essay questions and two teacher recommendations. The
Alaskan expedition is primarily intended for Alaskan and Pacific Northwest girls. For further information, or to download the application form, please go to: http://girlsonice.org/apply.

Funding for Girls on Ice is provided through small grants; gifts from individuals and support from the National Science Foundation, the Alaska Climate Science Center, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.


Application deadline: Friday, 1 February 2013

For further information, please go to:
http://girlsonice.org.

For questions, please email:
info@girlsonice.org.