ISF Weekly 
Issue: #12December 10, 2013 
 
In Today's Weekly
Open 190 sections!
Spring 2014 Courses
ISF Faculty Office Hours
Changes to the ISF major
Research Workshops
European University Institute Doctoral Programs
Scholarships, Fellowships & Prizes
Internship and Employment
 
OPEN ISF 190 SECTIONS for Spring 2014!


ISF 190.6
CCN: 45569
TTH 1-2
206 Wheeler
Instructor: TBD


ISF 190.1
CCN: 45557
MW 3-4
35 Evans
Robert Ehrlich

Anyone who is currently on a wait list for ISF 190 should strongly consider adding one of these sections, as there are several open seats and all other 190 sections are full.

These classes offered in departments of the College will meet the second ISF 100-series methodology requirement

Anthropology 115 - Medical Anthropology

Anthropology 137 - Energy, Culture, and Social Organization

History 183A - Health and Disease

History 182- Technology and Society

History 159B- European Economic History

Education C145 - Literacy through Literature                                 

Political Science 138G- "National Success and Failure in the Age of a Global Economy: from Pleats to Cleats"

 

For more information, click here 

ISF Faculty Advisor Office Hours
Faculty

 

Peter Sahlins

259 Evans, 510-664-4315,E-mail: [email protected]

 

Earl Klee

Rm 267 Evans, 642-1344, E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours (drop-in): Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, 1-3:30- RRR WEEK ONLY 

 

Gary Wren

Rm 239 Evans, 642-2087, E-mail: [email protected] 

 

Robert Ehrlich

Rm 259 Evans, 642-0660, E-mail:  [email protected]

(Office hours are drop-in & by appointment. Contact Prof. Ehrlich directly to schedule)

Tuesdays 3:15-4:15, Wednesdays 11-12, Thursdays 3:15-4:15, Fridays 1:30-3


Additional Office Hours for RRR week: Tu 2:30-3:15, Wed 10-11, Th 2:30-3:15, Fri 9-10, 3-3:30

New Office Hours for Finals week: Mon 11-12, 1-2, Tu 2-4:45, Wed 10-12, Th 2-4:15  

Changes to the ISF majorchanges
 

  

ISF Senior Thesis Guidelines (2013-2014) 

 

The ISF Senior Thesis requirement is the capstone experience and final product of the ISF Major.   The thesis is a sustained, original, and critical examination of a central interdisciplinary research question, developed under the guidance of the ISF 190 instructor. 

 

 

For more information, click here 

 
 
New Course Description for ISF 189

ISF 189 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research Methods

 

This class is an introduction to research methods, leading students through different units built around specific learning goals and practical exercises.  

 

For more information, click here 



New Course Description for  ISF 100A 

 

 ISF 100A - Introduction to Social Theory and Cultural Analysis 

 

This course, required of all ISF Majors but open to all students, provides an introduction to the works of foundational social theorists of the nineteenth century, including Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Max Weber (1864-1920).

 

 

For more information click here
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Research Workshops  

  

 

How to Write a Research/Grant Proposal 

Workshop: grant proposal writing | December 11 | 9:30-11 a.m. | 9 Durant Hall 

Thursday, December 12, 2013 

Monday, December 16, 2013 

Getting Started in Undergraduate Research 

Workshop: Workshops | December 16 | 10-11 a.m. | 9 Durant Hall 

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 

How to Write a Research/Grant Proposal 

Workshop: grant proposal writing | December 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | 9 Durant Hall 

How to Write a Research/Grant Proposal 

Workshop: grant proposal writing | December 17 | 3-4:30 p.m. | 9 Durant Hall 

See the full calendar of workshops and information sessions here:  http://goo.gl/KHKZzl     
European University Institute Doctoral Programs

Applications to the European University Institute's (EUI) Doctoral Programmes in Economics, History and Civilization, Law and Political and Social Sciences are now open. The deadline for submitting applications for the academic year 2014/2015 is 31 January 2014.

The EUI is a unique academic institution with one of the world's largest doctoral and postdoctoral programmes in the social sciences. Our intellectual community comprises of more than 1000 scholars from over 60 countries. Located in Florence, Italy, the EUI offers a structured doctoral programme with excellent supervision and opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research that transcends national academic traditions.

Since its establishment 40 years ago, the Institute has been committed to fostering the advancement of research in fields which are of particular interest for the development of Europe. The EUI is proud of bringing together top academics from all over the world in an international research and teaching environment to train the next generation of scholars and provide them with the theoretical and applied skills needed for successful careers in leading universities, research-oriented organisations, international organisations and government agencies.

We are looking for highly motivated and qualified candidates to further complement the already outstanding quality of our current scholars. Grants for doctoral candidates are available.

Please refer to our website for further details regarding application requirements, grants and eligibility.

Alternatively, you may also contact us at the following addresses: [email protected] [email protected].

Thank you,

Communications Service
European University Institute
Scholarships / Fellowships / Prizes
 
This website includes links to all programs on campus, off-campus opportunities, resources for research, publishing opportunities, and our calendar of events: http://research.berkeley.edu/ 

 

 

Beinecke Scholarship

 

The Beinecke Brothers Memorial Scholarship provides $34,000: $4,000 prior to graduate study and $15,000 per year for two years of graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Eighty colleges and universities from across the U.S. (including UC Berkeley) are invited to nominate one student for a Beinecke Scholarship; twenty scholarships are awarded nationwide.

 

Application Deadline: February 11th, 2014, 12:00p.m.  

 

Students interested in applying should contact Alicia Hayes at [email protected].  

 

For more information visit, http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/prestigious?scholarship=beinecke 

 


ASUC Academic Opportunity Fund (open to all majors)

 

The Academic Opportunity Fund awards grants for academic travel that enhances student access to valuable educational experiences beyond the classroom. The program provides opportunities for individuals and student groups to represent and further UC Berkeley's academic prestige and dedication to education. While most ASUC funding is restricted to on-campus activities, the Academic Opportunity Fund subsidizes off-campus academic pursuits - professional meetings, research conferences, academic competitions, and independent research.

For more info: https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/aavpgacademicopportunityfund/about

 

 

Institute for International Studies Undergraduate Conference Travel Grant

 

The Institute of International Studies (IIS) Undergraduate Conference Travel Grant supports undergraduate students who plan on traveling to a conference to present a research project, paper, or poster on any topic related to international affairs. (rolling deadline) 

 

Students from all departments are eligible and IIS encourages applications from a wide range of disciplines. The travel grant provides opportunities for individuals to gain valuable educational experience beyond the classroom and recognizes that many UC Berkeley undergraduate students engage in research projects that may require travel to national or international conferences.  Grant amounts will depend on the location of the conference (domestic or international).  Students must be registered for the term in which they are planning to attend their conference and be presenting a paper or poster at the conference.

For more info: http://iis.berkeley.edu/content/undergraduate-conference-travel-grant

 

 

Student Opportunity Funds (SOF)
 
The Student Opportunity Fund is designed to provide support for events/activities both co-curricular and academic planned by and for Cal students. One of the objectives of the Student Opportunity Fund is to support programs that foster a greater sense of campus community and that are conducive to free intellectual exchange. Another goal is to encourage more interaction and educational experiences for students outside of the classroom, such as visiting speakers, forums on topics of general interest, and special campus panel discussions. (rolling deadline)

 


 

URAP: Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program 


The URAP program provides undergraduates with the opportunity to work with faculty on the cutting-edge research projects for which UC-Berkeley is world-renowned. Faculty who want to involve undergraduate students in their research post opportunities through the URAP program; students who are interested can apply for up to three projects. Research opportunities are posted twice a year near the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.  

 


Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (College of Letters and Sciences)


Fellows receive $4,200 to carry out a project during the summer which will become their senior thesis. Eligibility: Students in all L&S majors, 3.0+ GPA, graduating F'14 or Spr/Sum '15. AB540 and international students OK. Deadline is traditionally the first Monday in March.

 

SURF/Rose Hills


Eligibility: Students in all engineering majors except environmental engineering, L&S CS, and other selected science majors (see website for full list); permanent residence is in Southern California (see web site for list of counties/zip codes); US citizen; 3.25+ gpa, sophomore, junior, or senior (directly following graduation). Fellows receive $6000, and they may either carry out an independent project that will become their thesis, or engage in a "research experience" carrying out faculty-initiated research. Deadline is traditionally the first Monday in March.

 

Haas Scholars Program -- a senior capstone experience for all majors


Each year, twenty highly qualified, academically talented undergraduates with financial need come together to build a supportive intellectual community during their final year at UC-Berkeley. Applicants are evaluated primarily on the merit and originality of their proposal for an independent research or creative project that will serve as the basis for a senior or honors thesis. Eligibility: 3.450+ gpa, financial need (AB540 and international OK), and graduating Fall 2014 or Spring/Summer 2015. Once selected, Haas Scholars receive close mentoring from members of the UC-Berkeley faculty, seminars and workshops to assist them in the research and writing process, the opportunity to present their work at a professional conference, and up to $12,600 each in financial support. Deadline is traditionally the last Monday in February (this year, February 24, 2013.)  

 

Stronach Baccalaureate Prize http://research.berkeley.edu/stronach/ 

 

The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that heighten awareness of issues of social consciousness and the public good. The award (up to $25,000) gives bright, ambitious students the opportunity to extend and reflect upon their undergraduate work at Berkeley by undertaking a year-long public service project after their graduation. Winning projects are creative in the broadest sense, explore themes of significant interest to holders of the Prize, and strive to further understanding of what constitutes humane and effective participation in our worldwide community. The Stronach Baccalaureate Prize is open to Berkeley graduates in any area of study who are awarded an undergraduate degree in Fall 2013, Spring 2014, or Summer 2014. AB540 and international OK. Deadline is March 3, 2014


 

Prestigious Scholarships 


The Office of Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Scholarships manages the Scholarship Connection website, UC Berkeley's clearinghouse for information on scholarships that are funded by sources outside the University. Competition for these awards may be local, national, or international in scope, and scholarship deadlines and requirements vary. Students may search for scholarships on the Scholarship Connection online database. To stay up to date on available awards, enrolled UC Berkeley students may also subscribe to the Scholarship Connection listserv. Subscribers receive biweekly e-mail updates on scholarships and related opportunities. In addition, the coordinator, Alicia Hayes serves as the campus representative of several national highly competitive and prestigious scholarships. Among these are the Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman Scholarships. Most of these awards require a campus endorsement before the applications can be forwarded to the final levels of competition. The office offers workshops and individual advising to help applicants prepare competitive applications for these awards.  

More research program deadlines -- most are in the early spring -- appear at:  http://research.berkeley.edu/opportunities.php?option=bab# 
 
Note that the list can be sorted by deadline or in alphabetical order by program name. Also note the search button on the left side of the page.
Internship and Employment opportunities 
  

 

CalJobs

 

Whether you are looking for part-time employment as a student or that first career position after you graduate, CalJobs is your gateway to job search success.

Part of Callisto, CalJobs provides access to over 26,000 jobs and internships a year. These listings cover the private, non-profit, and public sectors, and are posted by employers who have specifically targeted Cal students and alumni.

CalJobs listings include:

*                Full-time jobs

*                Part-time jobs (both on and off campus)

*                Internships and summer opportunities

*                Temporary jobs and projects

 

To access CalJobs, login to Callisto, click on Jobs, Internships & OCR Interviews on the top menu, and select CalJobs.

Associate Writers Needed

Interested in writing about student health and public health?

Sather Health is a student-health website and an ASUC-sponsored publication group that is still recruiting associate writers for Spring 2014! Benefits include 1-unit compensation and an opportunity to learn about different health topics relevant to the student population! Visit our website at www.satherhealth.org, mouse over Additional Resources, and click on Volunteer Opportunities for more information. Please submit an application by Friday, Dec. 13th.

Also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/satherhealth

Residence Hall Staff Positions Available

 

The Office of Student Development is hiring for Residence Hall Staff positions for the 2014-2015 academic year!  Positions available:

 

Live-in Hall Staff positions include Resident Assistants (RA), Theme Program Assistants (TPA), Program Assistants (PA) and Apartment Assistants (AA). These are academic year long positions in the University residence halls, where you have the opportunity to create change, positively impact the lives of students as they transition into UC Berkeley, and gain a deeper understanding about yourself and your strengths.

 

Academic positions include Academic Center Assistants, Tutors, Peer Advisers, and Center Supervisors. These positions are available in all residence halls and are great ways to foster inclusive, academically successful communities. They are especially great positions for folks who enjoy solving problems and working on teams.

 

Security positions are available in Units 1, 2, 3, 4. Security Monitors oversee building entrances, swiping in residents, maintaining resident security, and checking out hall equipment. SMs primarily work evenings. This is a great entry-level position from which you can easily transition to other OSD positions with valuable job skills.

 

For all Hall Staff positions, we are looking for individuals who have a strong commitment serving the needs of a dynamic living community, fostering the growth of a diverse student population, and helping shape students' experiences at Cal. We are also looking for applicants who can contribute their own unique personality and experiences to our residence halls.

 

If you are interested and would like to learn more about the positions and our selections processes, applications and information are available on the selections website: reshall.berkeley.edu/selection.