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THE SECRETS TO GOOD GRADES

 

Does it seem like no matter what you do, your grades just aren’t where you want them to be? Don’t despair. Grades don’t mean you’re not smart enough, or that you’ll never get the grades you want. Getting high marks is about working smarter, not harder. Do that, and you’ll find that getting better grades is easier than you thought.

 

 

Take Stock

Many students think that to improve academically they need to overhaul everything they do related to school success. Before you do that, take the time to review what you already know. Compile all your previous grades in each class and look at why you got those grades. Did you lose points because you didn’t turn in assignments on time? Were you not as prepared for a test or class discussion as you should have been? Did your grades suffer from poor writing? If you’re not sure why you got the grades you did, talk to your teacher. Teachers can provide valuable insights on your progress in class and can also share ways for you to get ahead.

 

ON TOPIC

David Buresh, Southern New Hampshire University

 

David Gordon Buresh is an author, journalist, gamer, and activist from New Hampshire. Originally from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, he was raised as part of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a BA in English. He currently resides in Manchester, N.H., still along the Merrimack River. He is a member of the Global Campus Career Services team at Southern New Hampshire University, where he is currently pursuing a master of science in organizational leadership. He has worked with the Lakota Kids, United American Indians of New England, and Aloha Aina activism groups.

 

Did you get good grades from the start, or was it something you had to work at?

Initially, I found it very easy to achieve good grades. I have always been skilled at taking tests and had a great deal of support from my family initially in learning how to write effectively. It was not until high school that I met any significant challenges, and by then it became as much a matter of overcoming bad habits as laying down good habits. This continued well into my college years, with my largest challenge perpetually being time management. I have a habit of taking on more than I should, and more than once maintaining good grades across an overflowing academic plate has been more than I can handle.

 

Over the years, what study habits have worked best for you?

I developed a significant portion of my good study habits to balance my chronic overcommitment. Step one is finding a time management method that works for you. I break out my day into blocks of hours, organized on a spreadsheet, with study time clearly delineated. I budget for more time when I’m approaching significant milestones, or when I identify greater challenges in any given week. Step two is holding yourself to that schedule, while maintaining a balance between the various demands of your life. If you skip an hour of studying on Tuesday, find a way to include it on Wednesday. Prioritize your education and be disciplined. Especially in college, you’re in charge of your own education, and you’ll get more out of it if you put more into it.

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Smoke Signals Culture Shop, San Diego

Our vision is to inspire and empower at-risk, low-income, urban or geographically isolated middle school through high school students on a path toward higher learning, individual growth, and broader social change.

 

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Denver

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thirty internships are currently available across the country. In addition to getting paid, students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world.

 

NIFA recently announced three Immune Reagents for Agricultural Animals grant awards to develop publicly available, reasonably priced, and readily accessible essential immunological reagents needed to study challenges affecting the health, management, and production of agriculturally relevant animals. These grants are part of NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

First Nations Development Institute and The Henry Luce Foundation

In 2020, First Nations will award 10 fellowships of $50,000 each to outstanding Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. This fellowship is intended to support Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers as they advance their work and significantly move forward their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous communities.

 

Scholarships are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology and business (including, but not limited to, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, persons with disabilities, women, and veterans). Conferences include ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, Lesbians Who Tech, , (Deadline: Aug. 30), and (Deadline: Sept. 6). Note that deadlines for some scholarship opportunities have already passed.

 

Earth Lab, Boulder, Colo.

Earth Lab will be hosting the NEON Science Summit in Boulder, Colo., Oct. 15–17. This meeting will convene current and prospective users of data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to explore major questions that can be addressed at continental scales. At this workshop you will further your understanding of NEON data products and their potential use, build a network of NEON data users, and help drive questions in ecology and environmental science.

 

The PhD Project is a unique diversity initiative that encourages Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans to pursue their PhDs in business to serve as role models and mentors for minority business students. Our annual conference takes place in Chicago each November, and the application deadline is Sept. 30. The PhD Project will cover all travel, hotel, and conference expenses for those who are invited to attend. There is a nominal $200 registration fee (which is waived for full-time students).

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thirty internships are currently available across the country. In addition to getting paid, students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame honors the men and women whose patented inventions have changed our world. We rely on a panel of experts in science, technology, engineering, and patents to evaluate each nominee on the following criteria: patent, progress, perseverance, and passion.

 

Harvard University Physics in partnership with the Women+ of Color Project (WOCP) will host a Graduate School 101 Workshop Weekend, Oct. 3–5, on the Harvard University campus. This three-day workshop will guide participants in the graduate application process as well as how to thrive after matriculation.

 

Science Publishing Group, New York

We invite scholars and researchers to submit papers to the journals or to join the editorial board or reviewer team.

 

College Park, Md.

Physics and physical science departments at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) or community colleges can apply for a $1,000 grant to bring guest speakers to their institution for colloquium or seminar presentations. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain exposure to the breadth of physics research. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Denver

The Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) certificate is an exciting new educational opportunity at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), where the term Indigenous includes Native American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native. This first-of-its-kind program provides training, internships, and job placement opportunities for students interested in environmental issues involving tribal and non-tribal entities.

 

GO PLACES WITH AISES

 

Start your AISES National Conference off right with this engaging and helpful afternoon of STEM activities and learning. The event, sponsored by The Boeing Company, offers exciting chances to win prizes! Wisconsin high school students and chaperones can attend for free.

 

The one-day Faculty Career Workshop provides networking, cultural activities, and tailored professional development. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this grant covers travel expenses (up to $2,000) for up to 40 eligible applicants. Expenses include airfare, lodging, registration, meals, and other travel costs (e.g., parking).

 

Deadline: August 26, 2019

Chapters in good standing are eligible to participate in the Chapter Awards Program. Chapters may apply to no more than two Award Categories. The Award Categories are: Recruitment/Retention, Fundraising/Marketing, Outreach & Community Service, and Professional & Chapter Development.

 

Deadline: September 1, 2019

Calling all middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals to present their STEM research! This is the final call for poster research presentations. All submissions are due September 1; submissions after will not be reviewed.

 

Pre-conference registration ends Sept. 29.

This one-of-kind event focuses on educational, professional, and workforce development.

SAVE THE DATE

 

Oct. 10–12

Milwaukee, Wis.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

 

RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

Are you looking to get some advice or share your own secrets to good grades? Check out an where you can learn from and even mentor fellow students!

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

GRADUATE/POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s is pleased to announce two funding opportunities that are open to applications from individuals or collaborative teams.

 

First Nations Development Institute and The Henry Luce Foundation

In 2020, First Nations will award 10 fellowships of $50,000 each to outstanding Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. This fellowship is intended to support Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers as they advance their work and significantly move forward their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous communities.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor. Financial support is awarded on an hourly basis (maximum of 20 hours/week) until completion of the research (not to exceed 1,000 hours). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thirty internships are currently available across the country. In addition to getting paid, students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

Science Publishing Group, New York

We invite scholars and researchers to submit papers to the journals or to join the editorial board or reviewer team.

 

Scholarships are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology and business (including, but not limited to, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, persons with disabilities, women, and veterans). Conferences include ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, Lesbians Who Tech, , (Deadline: Aug. 30), and (Deadline: Sept. 6). Note that deadlines for some scholarship opportunities have already passed.

 

Earth Lab, Boulder, Colo.

Earth Lab will be hosting the NEON Science Summit in Boulder, Colo., Oct. 15–17. This meeting will convene current and prospective users of data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to explore major questions that can be addressed at continental scales. At this workshop you will further your understanding of NEON data products and their potential use, build a network of NEON data users, and help drive questions in ecology and environmental science.

 

The PhD Project is a unique diversity initiative that encourages Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans to pursue their PhDs in business to serve as role models and mentors for minority business students. Our annual conference takes place in Chicago each November, and the application deadline is Sept. 30. The PhD Project will cover all travel, hotel, and conference expenses for those who are invited to attend. There is a nominal $200 registration fee (which is waived for full-time students).

 

College Park, Md.

Physics and physical science departments at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) or community colleges can apply for a $1,000 grant to bring guest speakers to their institution for colloquium or seminar presentations. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain exposure to the breadth of physics research. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Richmond, Va.

Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program in partnership with Minority Outreach Network and USDA will host the first National Conference for Outreach and Agriculture Development Sept. 10–11 at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Va. Outreach Professionals who plan or conduct activities to support farmers and agricultural producers as part of non-governmental organization (NGOs), grass roots organizations (GROs), academic institutions, and state and federal organizations are sure to benefit from exceptional learning and networking opportunities.

 

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