SEP CURRENTS
Issue: #5
August 21, 2015
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Jesse is a UROC Research Assistant who is currently studying fungicide resistance in Erysiphe necator by developing molecular tools to identify the mutation responsible for fungicide resistance in this pathogen.

Click HERE  to read more about Jesse's adventures.
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Campus Events:
Check out the CSUMB Calendar!
& enjoy what's left of your summer!
Off Campus Events:
ABRCMS Professional Conference:
The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is one of the largest, professional conferences for underrepresented minority students, military veterans, and persons with disabilities to pursue advanced training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). You must submit an abstract by September 11.

For more information click HERE .
Central Coast GIS Day - November 18th

Join us at the MPC Satellite campus in Marina for the Central Coast GIS Day. Learn about Geographic Information Systems and how they are being used in our area. We will be hearing presentations from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), Monterey Peninsula College (MPC), SeaSpatial, Monterey Bay National Marina Sanctuary (MBNMS) and there will also be a live Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) demo.

For more information click HERE .
Seed Central: professional networking event

Seed Central is an initiative of the Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis and SeedQuest, joined by a growing number of companies and organizations in the global seed and food industry. Interested CSUMB students are invited to addend a catered networking event with industry professional as well as a talk with featured speaker Dr. Carl Winter, CE Food Toxicologist, Food Science and Technology, UC Davis

For more information click HERE .
INTERNSHIPS & JOBS
On-campus positions open with SDR
The Student Disability Resource (SDR) office is recruiting for 2 different part-time Access Assistant positions.  

1) SDR Access Assistant for Tech Support   
Part-time, up to 20 hours per week.  
Deadline for Priority screening of applications is 8/20/2015.

Apply in OtterJobs (OtterJobs position# 15441).
Required: complete Application, Resume & cover letter

2)  Mobility Assistant  
to work part-time, primarily some Fall 2015 Thursdays from approximately 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, preferably starting 8/20/2015.
  
Apply in OtterJobs (OtterJobs position #15442)
Required: complete Application, Resume & cover letter

Into Environmental Interpretation?
Check out these various regional positions advertised from the National Association for Interpreters (NAI)


Marine Mammal Science Center
Guest Experience and Education Intern


Monterey Bay Aquarium
Education Project Supervisor. Click here for more information.
Senior Bilingual Education Specialist. Click here for more information.

Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Interpretive Services Program Leader. Click here for more information.

SAGE Center
Contract Teacher Position. Click here for more information.

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society. 
Education Outreach Associate. Click here for more information.
Deadline 8/20/15

Sustainability Intern - On Campus
Sustainability Education and Outreach Assistant
Deadline: September 1, 2015

The Sustainability Office works to foster a culture of sustainability at CSUMB by; engaging students, staff and faculty in campus sustainability efforts; and providing campus-wide advocacy for sustainability. We provide information about why sustainability matters and support for taking steps to live and work more sustainably.



Click HERE for more information.

 

Other Internships
Want a different internship? 

If you are interested in other internships please visit the SIP Featured Internship page or Internship Opportunities page.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS
Groundwater Research Scholarship
Groundwater Resource Association of California Scholarship
The Central Coast branch of the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC) has scholarship funds up to $2500 available for distribution to college and graduate students performing research on groundwater resources in the Central Coast branch region (generally, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties). GRAC wishes to support student research related to groundwater issues, water resources management, water recycling and other proposals related to groundwater research. We also have funds available for students who would like to attend the 30th Biennial Groundwater Conference & 24th Groundwater Resources Association of Calif 

ornia Annual Meeting in Sacramento on October 6 & 7, 2015.

 

Click HERE for more information.

 

COAST Student Travel Awards
COAST Scholarship
The Council of Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST) provides travel support for CSU undergraduate and graduate students to present the results of original research at marine, estuarine and coastal-themed scientific meetings and conferences, or special thematic sessions of more general scientific meetings. Please note COAST has new guidelines and policies regarding travel reimbursements as of August 1, 2014. See award announcement for full details.

 

Click HERE for more information.

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
NEW Chemistry Minor!
Visit your academic adviser!

Chemistry is the science that explores the fundamental properties, reactivity, and analysis of atoms and molecules. An understanding of chemistry brings an appreciation and understanding of the world, and provides real-life technical skills. 


 

Check it out HERE!

Graduate School Test Prep Books Available
Available in the library

In an effort to support graduate school efforts for our students, a partnership with UROC, support programs (CSS and SSS), and the library have come together to make some test books available for our students. Check out the selection of available test prep books here.