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Julio is a UROC Scholar who conducted a comprehensive screening of multiple strains of
P. syringae to determine if there is a correlation between relatedness and bacteriocin activity.
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UPCOMING ON-CAMPUS EVENTS
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 On Campus Events:
Check out the CSUMB Calendar!
Pun of the Week:
Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.
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 Next SEP Seminar Series:
Bart Shepherd, Director of the Steinhart Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences
Title: How Public Aquariums Help Sustain Coral Reefs
When: Mon, September 14, 4pm - 5pm
Where: Chapman Science Academic Center Building 53 / room E104
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 Internship and Job Fair
Check out more HERE!
When:Thursday, September 3, 2015 10AM to 3PM Where: Student Center Click the link above to see who will be recruiting
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 Sea Otter Awareness Week Talk
Annual Sea Otter Awareness Week talk on Thursday, September 24 in the CSUMB University Living Room at 7PM. The speaker will be Chris Law from Tim Tinker's lab at UCSC, who will be talking about why some sea otters are chest bangers and others are jaw crunchers when it comes to eating.
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UPCOMING OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
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 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 . |
 American Association of Petroleum Geologists West Coast Student Expo
The PS-AAPG West Coast Student Expo is set for Friday and Saturday, 2-3 October 2015. The venue will be the California State University Northridge Student Union.
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 . |
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GIS Interactive Mapping Project Intern
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program
Application deadline: 9/10/15
The GIS intern will work with Seafood Watch Partnership Program Manager to develop an online, interactive map highlighting the location/information/logo of 150+ Conservation Partners of Seafood Watch. Most are located in North America with some global representation.
Note: The position is voluntary, but meets the requirements for course credit for interested applicants.
Click HERE for more information |
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Grants for Clean Air Projects
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District
Application deadline: 10/16/15
The District invites students and teachers in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties to apply for grants that use creativity and imagination, to help the District improve air quality and build a better future with informed and motivated young people. The District is soliciting projects from high school (9-12th grades) and college undergraduate students.
Click HERE for more information |
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Hollis SCUBA - Electrical Engineer Intern
Application deadline: 9/9/2015
Hollis in the process of updating their rebreather line. They need to set up a series of test to validate the new circuit board design. This will include building a simulated lung to be used in their pressure tank.
The intern will work closely with the design and manufacturing team in developing test procedures/fixtures.
Depending on candidates experience duties could include assisting in developing test plan, circuit design and fabrication, microcontroller programming, basic CAD and 3D printing.
Click HERE for more information |
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California Marine Sanctuary Foundation Internship
The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is excited to announce openings for internship positions. We're seeking applicants with an interest in ocean education andoutreach with an emphasis on generating greater awareness of and support for California'smarine protected areas. Ideal candidates will be self--motivated and will work closely, but independently, with Sanctuary Foundation staff on one or more projects.
Click HERE for more information |
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MEarth NatureConnect Intern Position
The NatureConnect intern will assist in maintaining native plant nursery and mature native plant habitat and active restoration plots. Activities could include: watering, weeding, propagating and off site restoration. If interested, assist the NatureConnect Instructor with ecoliteracy and environmental science programming for middle school students.
Click HERE for more information |
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2015 California Water Policy Challenge
Imagine H2O
Application Deadline: 9/30/15
A supportive policy environment is vital to foster a market for water innovation. Imagine H2O's California Water Policy Challenge is a policy brief competition designed to source policy ideas that accelerate the deployment of water technologies to improve California's water resource management.
Win up to $25K in cash & grants!
Click HERE for more information |
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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
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Other Internships
Want a different internship? 
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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.
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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.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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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!
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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.
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