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MARCH 2024

ROUNDING OUT YOUR ACADEMIC RESUME

You’ve spent years in the classroom, and now it’s time to showcase all that you’ve learned. Regardless of where you are in your academic career, an up-to-date resume is a valuable asset. An academic resume is a helpful reference when it comes time to fill out your college applications, and it may be required when applying for opportunities, such as internships. A resume that highlights your experiences inside and outside the classroom can help you stand out from the crowd. Here are a few ways to round out your academic resume.

 

Highlight Your Extracurriculars

Activities are especially important for high school students interested in attending college. According to a survey by The Ohio State University, students who participated in one sport and one non-sport extracurricular activity were not only more likely to go to college than those who did not, they also went to more selective schools. Colleges are looking for well-rounded students to help diversify their student bodies and enrich overall campus life. Underscoring your extracurriculars will help define who you are beyond academics.

 

 

 

Love Math? Be An Actuary!

The Casualty Actuarial Society has a free eight-week online summer program for college students and career changers who love math and are considering a career as an actuary. The CAS Student Central Summer Program develops your technical and professional skills and builds your network of professional actuaries. .

 

 

• and make your mark on the world.

• We recruit a from multiple professional backgrounds.

• work to solve the most challenging issues for the nation.

• draw on a diversity of talents, thoughts, and experiences.

 

SAVE THE DATE

  • Region 1: University of Alaska-Fairbanks,
    April 12–13
  • Region 2: Westin Pasadena, April 19–21
  • Region 3: University of Arizona, March 22–23
  • Region 4: Oklahoma State University,
    April 5–6
  • Region 5: University of Saskatchewan,
    May 3–5
  • Region 6: Cornell University,
    March 22–23
  • Region 7: NASA Langley, Hampton, Va., April 4–5; Nansemond Indian Nation Tribal Lands,
    April 6

 

ON TOPIC

Participating in extracurriculars is important — they’re a great way to meet new people, have some fun, get involved in your school or local community, and grow as a leader. But how much is too much?

 

The right number of extracurricular activities is different for everyone. Determining factors include the time required for each activity as well as the demand of your academic workload. For example, is the commitment seasonal but intense, such as an athletic team with daily practices and games, or weekly and less physically taxing, like the school newspaper or a club? Understanding how much time is needed to fully participate in a particular activity is vital to striking the balance between extracurriculars and your academic workload. 

 

If you start questioning whether you’re doing too much, you probably are. Similarly, if you find you’re stressed out or frequently sick, you might want to consider cutting back. Track how many hours you spend on various activities, commitments, and your studies each week and determine how much time is left for yourself. It is important to understand your limits and live within them. Time management is a particularly useful skill in college, when the demands and responsibilities placed on you become even more pressing. Always try to keep things in perspective and put your well-being first.

 

 

 

 

 

CAREER CORNER

 

To help you on your journey to determine a career pathway, each month we'll highlight one STEM profession and how you might use that career to support and build your tribal community after earning your degree. Many career paths are worth exploring — even those you've never heard about. Keep an open mind as you learn about various options within STEM, and discover your path to opportunity.

 

CHEMIST

Students in biology, geology, and most engineering fields will need to study chemistry because chemistry underpins everything having to do with materials and matter. Undergrads will typically study organic and solid-state chemistry. They can go on to careers in sustainable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and manufacturing.

 

What they do:

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

  • Analyzes organic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
  • Conducts quality control tests.
  • Maintains laboratory instruments to ensure the proper working order and troubleshoots malfunctions when needed.
  • Prepares test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
  • Induces changes in the composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
  • Evaluates laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
  • Compiles and analyzes test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Writes technical papers or reports or prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
  • Confers with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses or research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
  • Develops, improves, or customizes products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.

 

How can I use this career to help my community?

  • Forensic Chemist: Serve as part of crime and detective units in the area of forensics in and around your tribal community.
  • Professor: Instruct or conduct research at a university or tribal college to serve as a role model for other Indigenous students in the area of chemistry.
  • Research Chemist: Study the effects of chemicals within your tribal communities to provide better and safer living environments.

 

 

SCIENCE AT WORK

In honor of Women's History Month, we shine the spotlight on three women who forged their way in STEM, turning their passion for science into fulfilling careers. Read their full stories in archived issues of Winds of Change.

GOING PLACES WITH AISES

SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000 for the academic year for undergraduates; $2,000 for the academic year for graduate students pursuing a degree in a STEM field. 
Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 for the 2024–2025 academic year for incoming freshman or sophomore. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate students studying in particular STEM fields. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,500 for the academic year for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in certain disciplines. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,500 per academic year (up to four years) for American Indian high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 per academic year (must re-apply) for students majoring in information technology, engineering, and earth science. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,000 for the academic year for undergraduate Indigenous students pursuing a STEM or planning degree in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, or Florida. Apply by April 30.

 

Applicants who are participating in fieldwork or research in a geoscience field will be prioritized, but all those majoring in geosciences are encouraged to apply. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,000 for the academic year for undergraduate students; $3,000 for the academic year for graduate students. Apply by April 30. 

 

$2,500 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate student. Apply by April 30.

 

The Indigenous Peoples Education Fund (“Foundation”) was founded to provide grants to support the education of enrolled members of any U.S. state or federally-recognized Native American tribe. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000–$10,000 for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree. Apply by April 30.

 

$4,000 for the 2024–2025 academic year for a full-time student pursuing specific STEM degrees. Apply by April 30.

 

$1,500 scholarship for students pursuing a vocational certificate or diploma at an accredited institution.

 

$2,000 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate students interested in all aspects of the casino gaming industry from game development, commissioning, marketing, cyber security, and more. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 per academic year for Indigenous students interested in an aerospace career who are pursuing a degree in the state of Washington. Students with dependent children will receive preference. Apply by April 30.

 

$6,500 annually for up to two years distributed in two installments each year; $7,000 allotment for mechanical tools. Apply by April 30.

STUDENT RESOURCES

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

PK–12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley – Berkeley, Calif.

Consider architecture and design to give back to your community! These immersive and comprehensive programs in architecture, sustainable environmental design, landscape architecture, and urban planning will show you how design intersects with social and environmental justice. All CED Summer programs start on July 1. No design experience is necessary! Scholarships are available.

 

Indigenous Education Fund Opportunity – British Columbia, Canada

This fund will provide both financial support and career mentorship. An award of $5,000 will be awarded annually to one successful applicant. All applicants will have the opportunity to make direct connections with industry professionals while allowing them to fully focus their energy on their studies. Apply by April 30.

 

America250.org – Washington, D.C.

America’s Field Trip is a new contest that aims to engage students in grades 9–12 around the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. You may be able to participate in behind-the-scenes experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic American historical and cultural sites. First-place awardees will be provided with special field trip experiences at select historical, educational, and cultural sites across the country. Second-place recipients will receive $500. Submissions accepted until May 17.

 

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

The 2024 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference will take place in Saskatchewan, Canada, at First Nations University of Canada, the University of Regina, and the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Centre May 21–23. Come together to honor ancestral knowledge, explore cutting-edge research, and connect with Indigenous scholars.

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Abt Associates

As a paid intern in the Division of Health and Environment of Abt Associates, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on consulting experience working on environmental projects and learning from some of the top experts in the field. This opportunity has a tribal student preference. Our summer internship program consists of two components: working on existing Abt projects; and mini-capstone project and mentorship. Interns can be remote, hybrid, or in person and can be located anywhere in the United States. The Summer Internship Program at Abt Associates is 10 weeks, beginning June 3 through August 9. Interns must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the program.  

 

Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 – Calif.

AnitaB.org Advancing Inclusion Scholarship Program provides scholars the ability to virtually attend the annual Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world’s largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. Scholars also gain access to year-round career and academic workshops, networking opportunities, inspirational role models, and memories that will last a lifetime. Students, faculty, and those enrolled in boot camps or other certification programs should apply for one of these opportunities. Apply by March 25. Decision notifications will be sent on April 22.

 

Rocky Mountain REACH – Alaska

This 2024 Pilot Cohort Research Funding Announcement (RFA) seeks proposals that will support the translational advancement of promising health innovations. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities through milestone-driven funding. Supported innovations may span the spectrum of health outcomes, including therapeutics, preventatives, diagnostics, devices, methods, or research tools that move the needle forward on unmet patient and public health needs. RMT-REACH intends to fund 4 pilot projects with up to $50,000 each in this application cycle. Awarded teams will be eligible to apply for an additional $50,000 through the RMT-REACH Drive Award RFA, anticipated to be released in Winter 2024. Successful completion of a RMT-REACH Pilot Award is required to apply for the RMT-REACH Drive Award.

 

University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Penn.

Apply now for the Summer Research/Clinical Immersion (SRI) program for an eight-week, in-person research and clinical experience at the University of Pittsburgh from June 3–July 26. Apply by April 1.

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

At this groundbreaking CME course, participants join a national healthcare dialogue on this important subject and explore evidence-based solutions and innovative initiatives. Keynote presentations by leading experts and panel discussions cover health disparities, digital equity and much more.

 

One of SEO’s most impactful initiatives is the Tech Developer Program, a competitive tech program designed to break the barriers in tech education for underserved and historically excluded communities in the tech industry including Black, Hispanic/Latine, and Indigenous American/Native American students. We create pathways to technology careers, aiding students in their journey from education to professional success. 

 

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) – Portland, Ore.

This training program in applied biostatistics and data science is geared toward American Indian and Alaska Native students and professionals who are interested in building their quantitative skills. The program includes intensive courses offered in person in Portland, Ore., in June 2024 and June 2025; regular virtual seminars throughout the year; and a mentored capstone project. Travel costs will be covered by NARCH. Apply by April 15.

 

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education – Washington, D.C.

The Office of Critical and Emerging Technology (CET) facilitates exchange among Departmental entities responsible for the development of critical and emerging technologies to advance Department of Energy (DOE) mission priorities. The fellow will collaborate closely with all elements of the CET Office and with relevant DOE program offices across the complex. The fellow will be mentored by the CET Director. Participants will be eligible for a monthly stipend for their participation in the opportunity. Stipend will be set by DOE.
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