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EducationUSA Weekly Update No. 199 ∙ 4 October 2010 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - UG: Worchester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Scholarships for International Baccalaureate Diploma Applicants - UG: Saint Mary?s College (IN) welcomes women from around the world ? scholarships up to $17,000 - JD and LLM: Hofstra Law School (NY) offers scholarships to international students - Fellowships: AAUW 2011-2012 International Fellowships for women II. News you can use - Enter the Think Beyond Borders Video Contest and win a U.S. scholarship ? Competition extended until November 1st! *********************** I. Scholarships and Fellowships Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholarships for International Baccalaureate Diploma Applicants Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a highly selective technological university offering degrees with 40 majors in the pure and applied sciences, engineering, computer science, management and business administration, and the liberal arts. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, WPI has outstanding teaching facilities and laboratories and a unique academic program that emphasizes professional-level, individually advised project work. Scholarship Opportunities All admitted applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships, which typically range from $10,000 to $25,000 per year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Most noteworthy, valedictorians, salutatorians, and IB diploma graduates with a diploma score of 40 or greater admitted to WPI are guaranteed an academic merit scholarship worth a minimum of $19,000 per year. Another of WPI's newest scholarship opportunities is the Global Scholars Program. WPI has sent more science and engineering students abroad than any other private university in the United States. Today, approximately 50% of our students complete at least one academic project overseas (www.wpi.edu/academics/GPP/Overview/index.html). Whether in Venice or Bangkok, Copenhagen or Cape Town?or at any of our 31 project centers around the world?students collaborate with peers, faculty advisors, and local community members on projects that make a difference in the world. This scholarship program will help provide opportunities for WPI students to fully participate in our global curriculum for years to come. Each year, up to 50 Global Scholars are selected and receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship to be used for a WPI Global Studies experience. In addition to merit scholarships, WPI offers a limited number of need-based scholarships to international students, typically ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. These awards are renewed each year, provided the student remains in good academic standing. WPI does not guarantee to meet applicants' full financial need. For more information: http://admissions.wpi.edu/International/index.html Michelle Carrara Coordinator of International Admission Worcester Polytechnic Institute Email: mcarrara@wpi.edu www.facebook.com/wpi.edu www.youtube.com/user/WPIAdmissions *********************** Saint Mary?s College welcomes women from around the world ? scholarships up to $17,000 Saint Mary?s College is one of the oldest four-year women?s colleges in the United States, having been founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844. With a population of about 1600, Saint Mary?s has long been recognized for its exceptional academic programs and for preparing graduates to make a difference in the world. Saint Mary?s 98-acre campus is located just across the street from the University of Notre Dame, just minutes north of the city of South Bend (population 150,000), and only 1 ? hours east of Chicago (population 14 million). With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1 and small discussion-based classes, students are ensured that our faculty provides personal attention, engage them in lively dialogue, and assist in shaping their dreams and aspirations. Qualified international applicants are eligible for both academic scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $17,000 per year and financial aid ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per year. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2011. Students need to complete the application for admission and submit all required academic documents in order to be considered for admission to the College and for academic scholarships. Additionally, students applying for financial aid will need to complete the CSS financial aid PROFILE at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp and use code 1702. Consideration for scholarships will be based on: ? The challenge of the student?s secondary school curriculum ? Grade Point Average ? Class rank (when appropriate) ? Test scores (TOEFL or SAT, if available) For more information: http://www.saintmarys.edu/apply Talia Cerrone International Student Services Coordinator Saint Mary?s College 50 Spes Unica Hall Notre Dame, IN 465556 Email: tcerrone@saintmarys.edu www.facebook.com/saintmaryscollege *********************** Hofstra Law School offers scholarships to international students Hofstra Law School is now offering need- and merit-based scholarships for international students in our Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree programs. Located in the greater New York City region, Hofstra Law School?s mission is to prepare passionate students to make an impact in their communities and beyond. Accredited by the American Bar Association and Bar Council of India, Hofstra is a proud member of the International Association of Law Schools. We offer both full-time and part-time J.D. programs as well as LL.M. programs in American Legal Studies (for foreign law graduates) and Family Law. The J.D. program takes full-time students three years to complete and is appropriate for international students who have not completed a first law degree in their home country. The requirements include completing fundamental courses in Contracts, Torts, Civil Procedure, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Professional Responsibility. Students also take a first year course on Transnational Law, a unique offering that promotes an understanding of the relationships between U.S. law and international business, legal, social and political issues. Hofstra Law School designed the American Legal Studies LL.M. program for lawyers trained outside of the United States, and who wish to either practice law in the United States or return to their home countries. Hofstra?s nine-month, full-time LL.M. program trains students to handle the increasing internationalization of legal practice and navigate transactions involving the laws of multiple nations. This program may also qualify students to sit for the New York bar examination and become licensed attorneys. International students in our J.D. and LL.M. programs are fully integrated members of the Law School community. Candidates may select from over 200 courses and join any of our 40 student organizations. These programs have attracted students from over 40 foreign countries. For more information: http://law.hofstra.edu Jeffrey A. Dodge Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives & Multicultural Affairs Hofstra Law School 121 Hofstra University, Suite 201 Hempstead, New York 11549 Email: Jeffrey.Dodge@hofstra.edu Phone: 001-516-463-0417 Web: http://law.hofstra.edu/LLM www.facebook.com/hoflaw *********************** AAUW 2011-2012 International Fellowships for Women AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW provided more than $3 million in funding for more than 200 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2009-10 academic year. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities ? breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2010: www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/international.cfm. 2011-2012 Academic Year ? Master's/Professional Fellowship: $18,000 ? Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000 ? Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000 ? Applications available: Aug. 1?Dec. 1, 2010 ? Application deadline*: Dec. 1, 2010 ? Fellowship year: July 1, 2011?June 30, 2012 *All supporting documents must also be received by this date. If an application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, supporting documents must be received the next business day. International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S. For more information: +1-319-337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org *********************** II. News You Can Use Enter the Think Beyond Borders Video Contest and win a U.S. scholarship ? Competition extended until November 1st! Destination California and the AACC International are giving you the chance to win more than $9,000 in scholarships. All you have to do is tell us how to market to students in your country. In other words, how can U.S. colleges make you and your friends interested in studying abroad in America? Tell us and you could win! Deadline extended to November 1, 2010! Who can Enter The Think Beyond The Borders video contest is open to all students outside of the United States interested in studying in the U.S.A. or who are currently international students studying in the U.S. Contest Rules Please read the directions carefully. ? You must live outside the U.S. or be an international student at one the participating colleges in the U.S. ? The scholarships can only be used at participating community colleges in the U.S. (full list of colleges at http://www.destinationca.org/TBB/images/files/TBB_colleges.pdf). ? Funds can only be used for tuition and will be credited directly to the school. ? Each participant or group may submit as many videos as they like. Each video is eligible to win one prize, however the content should be different for each video. ? The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges who will consider the popularity of the video, so make sure to have your friends visit your YouTube video page and hit the ?Like? button to vote for you and post a comment. Prizes 1st place receives $5,000 USD toward a scholarship to study in the U.S. 2nd place receives $3,000 USD toward a scholarship to study in the U.S. 3rd place receives $1,000 USD toward a scholarship to study in the U.S. Because there is no limit to the number of videos you can submit, you have the chance to win more than one prize. Good luck! For more information and to enter the competition www.destinationca.org/TBB/index.php,tbb@destinationca.org

Od 1. oktobra 2010. godine Međunarodni akademski centar se nalazi na novoj adresi. Mo?ete nas naći u Dečanskoj 12, na prvom spratu. Novi broj telefona je 011/334 9639.

Prijava za ispit je moguća vi?e meseci unapred i trebalo bi je pa?ljivo planirati zbog ograničenog broja mesta i drugih faktora. Savetovanja se odr?avaju jednom ili dva puta mesečno i potrebno je nazvati kancelariju da se prijavite za termin koji je dostupan i koji vam odgovara.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is currently accepting applications for its prestigious Lawrence Fellowship. Applications can be submitted through the website: http://fellowship.llnl.gov/. They must be completed no later than November 1, 2010. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's prestigious Lawrence Fellowship is once again soliciting applications from your most promising rising postdocs. The fellowship was established to provide outstanding postdocs an opportunity to pursue cutting-edge science and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas. The successful candidates have freedom to pursue world-class research with ample resources to support their efforts. The Fellows will interact with scientists with a wide range of expertise. The Laboratory is committed to making their experience at LLNL positive and rewarding. This three-year fellowship is awarded only to candidates with exceptional talent, credentials, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically, two to four awards are given each year. After their three-year term, the Fellows may consider any career options, including employment at the Laboratory. Fellows will choose original and independent research in one or more aspects of science relevant to the competency at LLNL. Research areas may include all branches: * Atmospheric Science * Engineering * Biology * Environmental Science * Chemistry * Geoscience * Applied Mathematics * Lasers * Computer Science * Materials Science * Energy * Physics Further information is available at http://fellowship.llnl.gov/. You may contact Christine Zachow at zachow2@llnl.gov if you have any questions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON Department of Mathematics The Department of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2011 subject to available funding. Tenured appointments at the rank of Associate or Full Professor may be considered for exceptional candidates with a strong record of external funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The minimum qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in mathematics or related areas. At least two years of experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferable. Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching and a strong potential for external funding are essential. While outstanding applicants from all mathematical research areas will be considered, preference will be given to those with significant research and scholarly accomplishments in applied/computational mathematics, especially those who can do interdisciplinary research in areas such as biology and material science. Duties will include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students; doing scholarly research; writing grant proposals; interdepartmental collaboration; and department and university service. UT Arlington is a public Comprehensive Doctoral/High Research Activity institution and part of the University of Texas system with an enrollment of over 32,000 students. The department is fast evolving into a major center for mathematics research and education in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and north Texas. It features nationally recognized faculty with outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research and service. The department offers master?s and doctoral degree programs in Mathematics and Statistics and currently has more than 100 supported graduate students. As part of the university's College of Science, the department actively encourages interdisciplinary research efforts at the interface between mathematics, statistics, science, engineering and local industries. For more details, visit the Department's web page at http://www.uta.edu/math and the University?s webpage www.uta.edu. Applicants should send a letter of application plus a complete curriculum vitae, statement on research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and an American Mathematical Society (AMS) cover sheet to: Dr. Benito Chen Chair, Faculty Recruiting Committee Department of Mathematics The University of Texas at Arlington P.O. Box 19408 Arlington, TX 76019-0408. Applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to the above address. Inquiries about the position may be directed to mathsearch@uta.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 13, 2010, and will continue until the positions are filled. Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position, and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. Effective August 1, 2011, the use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products) by students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prohibited on all UT Arlington properties. The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services. For more information see http://www.uta.edu/hr/eos.

Applications are invited for two positions to begin in the fall semester of 2011. One position is for a tenure-track assistant professor and the other position is at any level with preference given to tenured associate or full professor candidates. The Department of Mathematics offers an active doctoral program in computational and applied mathematics. While preference will be given to candidates in these two areas, applicants in other related areas are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD, provide evidence of outstanding research, and have a strong commitment to teaching at all levels. Applicants can visit http://www.smu.edu/math for more information about the department. Applicants should send a letter of application with curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and research and teaching statements to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750156, Dallas, TX 75275-0156. The Search Committee can be contacted via e-mail at mathsearch@mail.smu.edu; (Tel: (214) 768-2452; Fax: (214) 768-2355). Tenure-track applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the department. Tenured applicants should provide contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 17, 2010, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. SMU, a private university with an engineering school, is situated in a quiet residential section of Dallas. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex age, disability or veteran status. SMU is also committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Tek kada krenete u proces prijave bićete u mogućnosti da vidite u koliko sati počinje ispit. Centri za testiranje imaju mogućnost da biraju početak u određenom opsegu vremena i to se obično razlikuje.

Naravno da hoće - svi potencijalni studenti tako rade. Oni koji čekaju da zavr?e srednju ?kolu pa onda da pola?u SAT ne mogu odmah da se upi?u na koled?, već moraju da prave godinu pauze.

Plan vam je prilično dobar, jer je potrebno početi sa pripremama ranije. Rezultati sa ispita će va?iti do upisa, ne morate da se brinete. SAT se pola?e na najmanje dve lokacije u Srbiji i na vi?e lokacija u dr?avama u okolini. Sve to mo?ete saznati kada krenete u prijavu za ispit na sajtu www.collegeboard.com. Za spremanje postoji mogućnost samostalne pripreme ili prijave na neki od na?ih eksternih programa pripreme za ispit, namenjen đacima van Beograda. Pitanja vezana za finansije i uspeh na testovima morate da postavite savetnicima - prijavite se na neko od na?ih besplatnih grupnih savetovanja za osnovne studije u SAD koja se odr?avaju jednom ili dva puta mesečno. Isto va?i i za pitanja vezana za pronala?enje koji fakulteti tra?e Subject test, a koji ne tra?e. Ispiti SAT General i SAT Subject se pola?u u različitim rokovima.

A postdoctoral position is available at the University of Minnesota to participate in the development and analysis of a multiscale method for the dynamics of materials with defects. This position is supported by the Department of Energy and brings together researchers at the University of Minnesota (Mitchell Luskin, Richard James, Ellad Tadmor) and the Los Alamos National Laboratory (Art Voter, Danny Perez). We seek candidates with strong backgrounds in continuum finite element methods, partial differential equations, stochastic methods, and/or molecular dynamics, although all strong candidates with an interest in this project will be seriously considered. The preferred start date is during the summer or fall of 2011, and the duration is three years. Applications will be reviewed starting Dec 1, and will remain open until the position is filled. The candidate will teach one semester course per year. Applicants should submit an AMS cover sheet, complete curriculum vitae, a description of their research background and interest in this project, and at least three letters of recommendation to http://www.mathjobs.org under the banner Postdoc-Multiscale Analysis and Computation. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA The department invites applications for two faculty positions, one tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level and one at the level of Full or Associate Professor. We welcome applications from individuals with strong backgrounds in any ISE-relevant discipline, including industrial engineering, operations research, systems engineering, and computer science. Candidates for the junior position with strength in Large Scale Computational Optimization that utilizes high-performance computing and/or expertise in energy, healthcare, bioinformatics, or similar application areas are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates for the senior position with strengths in healthcare, bioinformatics, bioengineering or similar application areas are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, conduct an active research program with strong external support, and be willing to explore interdisciplinary research opportunities within the college and university. Established in 1926, the ISE Department currently has 17 full-time faculty members, about 150 undergraduate and 165 graduate students, 40 of whom are Ph.D. students. We offer comprehensive research and education programs at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The ISE faculty maintains an outstanding international reputation in a variety of research areas. Active research topics include discrete optimization, non-linear optimization, interior point methods, conic linear optimization, high performance computing, financial optimization, telecommunications, and a variety of topics in logistics and supply chain analysis. Review of applications for the junior position will begin December 1, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled. Review of applications for the senior position will be done on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit our department web site www.Lehigh.edu/ise and follow the appropriate application submission link. The application should include a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, names and addresses of at least three references, and representative research paper(s). Inquiries about the senior position may be addressed to Prof. Ted Ralphs, Ted@Lehigh.edu and for the junior position to Prof. Robert Storer RHS2@Lehigh.edu.

Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut The Department of Mathematics at the University of Connecticut invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting in Fall 2011. Highly qualified candidates in all mathematical disciplines are encouraged to apply, but logic, geometry and topology, and numerical linear algebra and numerical analysis are areas of particular, but not exclusive, focus of the search. Minimum Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. in Mathematics by August 23, 2011; and demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching ability and outstanding research potential. Preferred Qualifications: Research focus of logic, geometry and topology, and numerical linear algebra and numerical analysis; and the ability to contribute through research, teaching and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. Position is at the Storrs campus. Candidates may have the opportunity to work at the campuses at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Applications and at least 3 letters of reference should be submitted online at http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs. Questions or requests for further information should be sent to the Hiring Committee at mathhiring@uconn.edu. The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We enthusiastically encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

Schlumberger Foundation Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries: 2011 Faculty for the Future Fellowships Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad. The Faculty for the Future program grows each year and has become a powerful community that today stands at 142 pioneering women scientists from 43 countries. You are eligible to apply if you meet ALL of the following criteria: ? You are a woman; ? You are a citizen of a developing country; ? You wish to pursue a PhD or Post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences or related disciplines; ? You have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad; ? You can demonstrate commitment to returning to your home country upon completion of your studies to continue your academic career; ? You are very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences; ? You hold an excellent academic record. Apply on-line by November 30, 2010. For more information: www.fftf.slb.com/FAQ.aspx, facultyforthefuture@slb.com

Presidential Scholarship for International Students at Wittenberg University Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, Ohio, is pleased to announce the Presidential Scholarship for international students. To be considered for this scholarship, which is equal to full tuition for four years, students must be in the top 10% of their class and must submit official SAT I or ACT score reports in addition to general application materials. All application materials must be received by the Wittenberg University Office of Admission no later than December 1, 2010. For more information: www4.wittenberg.edu/admission/international Ashley Kopf Coordinator of International Recruitment Wittenberg University Email: internationaladmission@wittenberg.edu www.youtube.com/wittenberguniversity www.facebook.com/wittenberguniversity

EducationUSA Weekly Update No. 197 ∙ 20 September 2010 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - UG: Presidential Scholarship for International Students at Wittenberg University (OH) - UG: International Student Scholarships at Felician College (NJ) - LL.M. Scholarships: University of Baltimore School of Law (MD) Welcomes International Lawyers - Schlumberger Foundation Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries II. News you can use - Sacred Heart University (CT) offers new BS in Health Science - Study ESL at Truman State University (MO) - George Washington University: Semester in Washington Politics Program - ACT has gone social! - Pearson Test of English Academic helps students study in the United States - The World's Most Beautiful Campuses, from Forbes.com ****************************************** I. Scholarships and Fellowships Presidential Scholarship for International Students at Wittenberg University Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, Ohio, is pleased to announce the Presidential Scholarship for international students. To be considered for this scholarship, which is equal to full tuition for four years, students must be in the top 10% of their class and must submit official SAT I or ACT score reports in addition to general application materials. All application materials must be received by the Wittenberg University Office of Admission no later than December 1, 2010. For more information: www4.wittenberg.edu/admission/international Ashley Kopf Coordinator of International Recruitment Wittenberg University Email: internationaladmission@wittenberg.edu www.youtube.com/wittenberguniversity www.facebook.com/wittenberguniversity ****************************************** INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AT FELICIAN COLLEGE Felician College is a coeducational Catholic/ Franciscan liberal arts college with approximately 2,400 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and ESL programs. Felician is committed to providing students with a personalized education that puts STUDENTS FIRST. We offer more than 55 academic programs at the undergraduate level as well as many graduate programs. Located just 19 kilometers (12 miles) from New York City, Felician College has two locations in Bergen County, New Jersey, in the towns of Lodi and Rutherford. Felician College is very generous with scholarships for incoming international students ranging from $8,000 to $16,500 per year. International students entering Felician College qualify for the same scholarships as U.S. students. Scholarships are renewable for 4 years, based on maintaining eligibility. Freshman Admission Scholarships require no additional application and are awarded once you are admitted, based on your Grade Point Average (GPA) in high school and/or your performance on the SAT or ACT. Applicants must coming directly from high school with no college credits in their own country. Transfer Admission Scholarships require no additional application as they are automatically awarded based on your Grade Point Average (GPA) at your institution of higher education. Applicants must be international students who have some college credits (24 or more). International students enrolled full time in undergraduate degree programs may also qualify for athletic scholarships. Felician College competes in the NCAA Division II league and offers men's and women's athletic programs. Participation on the team and scholarship eligibility is determined by the athletic department. ***A full-tuition scholarship may be awarded with the following SAT/GPA combinations: 1200+ and 3.60/1300+ and 3.30 (Standardized Test Score SAT out of 1600-reading and math only). *** For more information: www.felician.edu Kaersten Deeds Coordinator, International Recruitment Felician College Phone: (201)559-6196 Email: oip@felician.edu ****************************************** University of Baltimore School of Law Welcomes International Lawyers The University of Baltimore School of Law offers a Master of Laws program in the Law of the United States (LL.M. LOTUS). This nine-month degree program is designed for law graduates who earned their first degree in law outside the U.S. and seek to become familiar with American law and the legal system. Students educated in 30 countries from across the globe have enrolled. The School of Law provides a robust week-long orientation, excellent education with academic support services, and career services after graduation. In Maryland about an hour from Washington, D.C., the University of Baltimore is well-situated for the study of law and for Optional Practical Training for graduates. Each year, the School of Law offers partial scholarships to a small number of LL.M. students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. In 2010-2011, five of our 19 new students have been awarded partial scholarships. The School of Law is now accepting applications for admission to the 2011-12 LL.M. LOTUS program. Applicants who seek a merit scholarship indicate that fact on their application and feature their academic and professional achievements in their statement of purpose and resume. The School of Law welcomes Fulbright and Muskie Fellows. A unique institution at the School of Law, the Center on Applied Feminism connects with theCenter for International and Comparative Law at which the LL.M. program is based. International law students in our LL.M. program engage in dialogues about international and human rights issues relating to gender around the world. If your educational advising office would like to arrange a videoconference with our School of Law to generally discuss the study of law in the United States, we would be glad to participate. For more information: www.law.ubalt.edu/lotus Jane E. Schukoske Director, Master of Laws Program in the Law of the United State University of Baltimore School of Law 1420 North Charles St., LC20 Baltimore, MD 21218 USA E-mail: jschukoske@ubalt.edu Tel.: 001-410-837-6761 ****************************************** Schlumberger Foundation Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries: 2011 Faculty for the Future Fellowships Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad. The Faculty for the Future program grows each year and has become a powerful community that today stands at 142 pioneering women scientists from 43 countries. You are eligible to apply if you meet ALL of the following criteria: ? You are a woman; ? You are a citizen of a developing country; ? You wish to pursue a PhD or Post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences or related disciplines; ? You have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad; ? You can demonstrate commitment to returning to your home country upon completion of your studies to continue your academic career; ? You are very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences; ? You hold an excellent academic record. Apply on-line by November 30, 2010. For more information: www.fftf.slb.com/FAQ.aspx, facultyforthefuture@slb.com ****************************************** II. News You Can Use Sacred Heart University offers new BS in Health Sciences Sacred Heart University's College of Education and Health Professions has expanded its academic offerings to include a new Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science. The degree offers two distinct options, the pre-professional track and the leadership track, to meet the needs of both the students entering the health care arena and those currently wishing to advance into management and leadership positions. According to Dr. Patricia W. Walker, dean of the College, "Current health care trends, the aging population, and advances in medical technology, combined with new legislative mandates, are creating more employment opportunities within the health care environment. The National Bureau of Labor Statistic projects 10 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations as health-care related. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree is designed to meet this growing demand for health care professionals. It is intended to support students aspiring to seek professional careers in the industry. Career opportunities vary from occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical, dental, pharmacology, speech-language pathology and many more allied health-related fields. For more information: www.sacredheart.edu/pages/31655_health_sciences.cfm Cori Nevers Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admissions & Director of International Admissions Sacred Heart University Email: NeversC@sacredheart.edu Skype: cori.nevers Web: www.sacredheart.edu/pages/748_international_admissions.cfm Sacred Heart University on Facebook Sacred Heart University's YouTube Channel ****************************************** Study ESL at Truman State University Truman State University and The Language Company are offering conditional university admission on a rolling basis with 13 ESL start dates per year on the Truman campus. Truman and The Language Company also offer a special intensive summer ESL "Bridge to Degree" program and concurrent enrollment for students achieving the two highest levels of ESL. Truman State University is ranked as the #1 Public University in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report's (America's Best Colleges), 2011. Truman is not only nationally acclaimed for the high quality of its liberal arts and sciences curriculum, but is also known for the generous scholarships offered international students and the affordability of the university and the area in which it is located. For more information and to apply: isao.truman.edu Truman State University International Student Affairs Office on Facebook ****************************************** INTERN AND STUDY U.S. POLITICS ? Semester in Washington Politics Program at George Washington University Application deadline: December 1 The $45 application fee to the Semester in Washington-Politics program is waived for any applicant referred by an EducationUSA Adviser. The George Washington University, a top university for politics and policy in the heart of Washington, DC, is now offering a unique opportunity for international undergraduate students to experience an up-close view of the nation's capital ? how political decisions are made, how power is wielded, and how government is run. Through GW's Semester in Washington Politics program, students study with top practitioners, meet with key decision-makers and groups who shape U.S. policy, and learn by doing through professional internships in and around Washington. All courses in the one-semester, 12-credit-hour certificate program are conveniently scheduled to allow for maximum flexibility in pursuing internship opportunities. A strong sense of community among the international and American students, supported by mentorships with young professionals who guide students through the nation's capital, make the program a life-changing experience. The spring semester begins in January and ends in early May. For more information and to apply: www.siwpolitics.gwu.edu/certificate Semester in Washington Politics Email: siwp@gwu.edu Tel: 001-202-994-3284 ****************************************** ACT has gone social! You and your advisees can now get updates relating to ACT's international efforts by following @ACTstudyintheUS on Twitter and on Facebook. ACT's international social media efforts will focus not only on spreading the word globally about the ACT for students interested in U.S. study (where to register, how to prepare, etc.), but also on all of the exciting happenings in international education ranging from EducationUSA workshops to international activities on the campuses of U.S. colleges and universities. The social media campaigns are directed by Sam Talbott, Program Associate, International Service Relationships, at ACT, Inc. ****************************************** PTE Academic Helps Students Study in the United States PTE Academic is now recognized by nearly 700 academic programs in the U.S., including Yale University, Harvard Business School, University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, Pepperdine University and American University. International students applying for admission to U.S. academic programs can now choose PTE Academic as their English language proficiency test. Currently, PTE Academic is available in over 150 test centers worldwide. PTE Academic offers frequent availability and next-day registration. Test scores are delivered in five business days. A list of current test availability is online at www.pearsonpte.com/testdates. Students can prepare for PTE Academic using The Official Guide to PTE Academic, available onAmazon.com; scored and unscored practice tests; an online Skills Pod that includes links to English language learning materials; a PTE Academic Test Tutorial; and an online test tips blog, available here. Pearson has made information available to EducationUSA advising centers worldwide. If you have not seen this information and would like to review it, please email support@pearson.com. You may also visit www.pearsonpte.com for comprehensive information about the test. ****************************************** The World's Most Beautiful Campuses U.S. colleges and universities once again top the charts in world rankings ? the majority of campuses designated as "most beautiful" by architects and campus designers are in the United States, according to a new list from Forbes.com. 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International graduate students studying journalism in the United States can apply for a scholarship. The deadline is December 30, and the awards will be presented in May 2011. The Foreign Press Association Scholarship Fund offers three awards, with a first prize of US$10,000. Applicants are required to submit an op-ed piece, two samples of broadcast or print work and letters of reference. Work in a foreign language must be submitted with an English translation. http://nyforeignpress.org/

http://www.destinati...g/TBB/index.php 2009-2010 Think Beyond the Borders - Video Competition Who can Enter The Think Beyond The Borders video contest is open to all students outside of the United States interested in studying in the U.S.A. or be an international student. Contest Rules Please read the directions carefully. You must live outside the U.S. or be an international student at one the participating colleges in the U.S. The scholarships can only be used at participating community colleges in the U.S. For a full list of colleges click here. Funds can only be used for tuition and will be credited directly to the school. First place wins $5,000. Second Place $3,000. Third Place $1,000. Each participant or group may submit as many videos as they like. Each video is eligible to win one prize, however the content should be different for each video. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges. The judges will consider the popularity of the video, so make sure to have your friends visit your Youtube video page and hit the "Like" button to vote for you and post a comment. If you have any questions, please email: tbb@destinationca.org. How to Enter Create a video lasting no more than three minutes in length, regarding how colleges in the U.S. can market to students in your country. The three minutes includes opening and closing credits if your video contains such elements. Go to Youtube and upload your video in the form of a video response. Then submit an e-mail to email@destinationca.org with the following information: Name: The YouTube URL for your video: Where you are from: You may also submit your video by emailing tbb@destinationca.org Once your video has been uploaded you will have been officially entered into the contest. If for any reason you would like your video to be taken down, you can do so at anytime. Video Criteria Create a video no more than three minutes in length (including opening and closing credits, if any) regarding how colleges in the U.S. can market to students in your country. In a creative way, your video needs to answer one or more of the following questions. What is the most creative way to tell students in your country about opportunities to study abroad in the U.S.? What are students in your country interested in? How can U.S. colleges talk to students in your country about these interests? How can American colleges reach students in your country? E-mail? Television? Internet? Facebook? Other Social media sites? How do you and your friends communicate and share? What is the best way for American colleges to get their name out to students in your country? What Web sites do you visit? What do you read? How can U.S. colleges talk to you and your friends? [*]You can choose real life, documentary, animation, and music - anything you can imagine.[*]Remember, the goal of this competition is to help students around the world and U.S. colleges to Think Beyond The Borders and find new and creative ways to communicate.[*]Your video needs to contain english subtitles if you are speaking in a different language. Contest Deadline Friday, October 22, 2010 Midnight Winner Selection Videos will be judged on the following criteria: Creativity Concept Quality Overall impact

The Program in Law and Public Affairs (LAPA) at Princeton University invites outstanding faculty, independent scholars, lawyers, and judges to apply for appointments as residential fellows for the academic year. Each year, through its Fellows program, LAPA brings to Princeton world-class experts on the law. Successful candidates will devote an academic year in residence at Princeton engaging in their own research and in the intellectual life of the campus. Under exceptional circumstances, applications for only one semester in residence may be considered. We plan to name up to four general LAPA Fellows plus one Microsoft/LAPA Fellow who specializes in intellectual property or the economic organization of society, and one Mellon/LAPA Fellow in Law and the Humanities. Applicants to the program will be considered for all of the applicable fellowships, depending upon the applicant's proposed research project. The Fellows program is open to all regardless of citizenship, but it does not support work toward the completion of a degree or extended off-campus research. All applicants should have received a doctorate, juris doctor, or an equivalent professional degree by the beginning of the fellowship. Since Princeton does not have a law school, LAPA is the primary site on the Princeton campus for law-related activity. The Program in Law and Public Affairs is housed in the Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs on the Princeton campus and is co-sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School, the University Center for Human Values and the University. LAPA-affiliated faculty, graduate students and undergraduates come from all over the university and from all disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, as well as from the sciences and engineering. LAPA encourages its fellows to develop ties with relevant departments and disciplines around campus. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of: (1) the quality of their achievements in their field of specialization and their ability to benefit from the activities of the program; (2) the quality and significance of their proposed projects; (3) the contributions they are likely to make in the future to legal scholarship and practice; and (4) their ability to contribute to intellectual life in legal studies at Princeton. In any given year, the program tries to get a mix of senior and junior scholars, domestic and international scholars, and those based in law schools or in the practice of law on the one hand and those whose homes are in other disciplines on the other. Applications for all fellowships should be submitted online. Deadline: 5:00 pm (EST) Monday, November 8. For more information: lapa.princeton.edu/fellowships.php

2011-2014 Environmental Fellows Program Competition at Harvard University The Harvard University Center for the Environment created the Environmental Fellows program to enable recent doctorate recipients to use and expand Harvard's extraordinary resources to tackle complex environmental problems. The Environmental Fellows will work for two years with Harvard faculty members in any school or department to create new knowledge while also strengthening connections across the University's academic disciplines. The fellowship will provide an annual stipend of $55,000 plus health insurance, a $2,500 allowance for travel and professional expenses, and other employee benefits. The Harvard University Center for the Environment awarded four fellowships in 2010, and expects to award approximately four to five fellowships per year thereafter. Potential candidates should start early to identify and establish a relationship with a Harvard faculty member to host his or her research. The host will be a mentor to the fellow and will provide office space and basic administrative support. In agreeing to be a host, the faculty member is making a significant commitment. Successful candidates will be enthusiastically recommended by their proposed host. Each applicant's host must submit a letter of support (maximum of two pages) to the selection committee describing in detail the level of commitment to the research and the candidate. Applicants unfamiliar with Harvard faculty members will find many of them listed on the Center's web pages organized both by academic areas (economics, engineering) and by research topics (climate, human health). Most faculty members have their own web pages which will provide much more detailed information about publications and interests and which may be accessed through the main Harvard website. Applicants are encouraged to use the Center's faculty list as a starting point only. Hundreds of faculty members who would be excellent hosts are not currently members of the Center. Any faculty member from any discipline may serve as a host, regardless of whether the host has had prior experience with environmental research or the Center. For more information: www.environment.harvard.edu/grants/fellows/application Jean Gauthier Harvard University Center for the Environment 24 Oxford Street, 3rd Floor Cambridge MA 02138 617-495-0368 jean_gauthier@harvard.edu

http://www.icrc.org/eng/competition Participate in the ICRC Young Reporter Competition and get an inside look at the ICRC's humanitarian action, in collaboration with national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The four best entries will win a one-week mission to ICRC delegations in Georgia, Lebanon, Liberia and the Philippines. You will get to interview young people affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence and have a chance to report back to your peers, using your own words and creative talents. With the guidance and coaching of an ICRC communication specialist, selected candidates will produce a news report on their mission?in print or film?to be published and/or shown in a variety of media outlets. The finished products will be presented during a ceremony held in Geneva, Switzerland, around May 8, 2011. We hope you will seize this opportunity to report to the world on issues affecting young people. We look forward to receiving your application and wish each and every one of you the very best of luck. Profile: Age: 18-25 Excellent English and/or French language skills Strong communication skills and creative expression Ability to work as part of a multicultural team Interest in youth issues and humanitarian action Proven engagement in voluntary work related to social/humanitarian services Other requirements: Internet access Valid passport Proof of a previous communication project ? article, photo project, video, radio. (If you do not have a previous humanitarian communication project ready to be submitted, you may create and submit one especially tailored to enter the competition.) Letter of recommendation Availability for a one week mission to an ICRC delegation (January or February 2011), as well as a trip to Geneva to present the finished product (May 2011) Entries should be sent no later than October 1, 2010.

http://www.kiplinger...gram/index.html The journalism field has radically shifted. But when you're working endless hours and juggling two or three beats, it can be tough to make sense of it all. That's why the Kiplinger Program is offering short-term fellowships designed to help you make better use of new online tools and channels. This is your chance to update your skills and learn cutting edge strategies to reach broad audiences. In one intensive week, Wednesday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 6, 2011, you'll learn how to use social media to build a following, develop sources and more effectively cover your beats. We'll talk Twitter, deep web searches, digital footprints, SEO, the backchannel and more (click here to download an initial list of workshop sessions). You'll also learn how to tell powerful online stories that break through the noise and grab attention. Stories that help people understand why in-depth reporting matters more than ever. Stories that make a difference. You will leave the program with new connections, new ideas and new skills to take back to your newsroom. You can also log in later for additional coaching sessions ? getting feedback, tips and ideas from renowned journalists. And to ensure your whole newsroom benefits from this fellowship, we'll even offer your editor or colleague the option to attend our three-day condensed version of the training in mid-June. Thanks to the strong support of the Kiplinger Foundation, this training will be offered free-of-charge? plus we'll provide lodging and a travel stipend. So, if you know you're ready for digital media training that is short-term, hands-on and highly relevant, apply now for our fellowship. Click here to view the application or apply for our fellowship. Since our application is a survey, you must complete it all at one time. Application deadline is November 30, 2010. We'll let you know by January 15, 2010 if you're accepted. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Patti Confar at confar.4@osu.edu Be a Kip. Be a leader in the digital age.

A postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately for candidates interested in complex systems/systems biology. The initial appointment will be for one year, with possible extension for one year or more conditioned on performance and funding. The research will focus on the theoretical/mathematical modeling and algorithm development in the study of the emergent spatial-temporal orders in complex systems. The successful candidate can participate in one of the two ongoing projects: (1) the multi-scale complex system that regulates glucose homeostasis, a basic physiological process that provides energy to all cells in human body. The study includes the synchronization of the pancreatic islet beta cell oscillation, the insulin/glucose feedback loops in blood circulation, and the applications to clinical studies of glucose tolerance. (2) The spatial-temporal architecture of transcriptome. This mainly includes the development of new genetic network modeling algorithms utilizing concepts and theories from physics/mathematics, and applications to integrative genomics. Candidates with PhD training in physics, applied mathematics, or related is preferred. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the research, candidates from other basic science areas with strong quantitative training will also be considered. Experience with differential equations, network theory, scientific programming and simulation, are desirable though not required. Application should consist of a one-page statement of research interest, names of three references, a CV with publication record and/or thesis topic. Please send the application and inquires to: xujingw@uab.edu. (205) 934-8186. Research will be conducted in the research group of Dr. Xujing Wang in the Department of Physics (http://www.phys.uab.edu/xwang) and the Comprehensive Diabetes Center (http://diabetes.dom.uab.edu), at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). There will be ample opportunity to interact with a team of interdisciplinary investigators that includes theoretical physicist, mathematical biologist, applied mathematician, system biologist, geneticist, as well as laboratory and clinical scientists. Both the physics department and the comprehensive diabetes center at UAB have developed a strong record of extramurally funded interdisciplinary research, and have extensive collaboration with many other department and research centers. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. UAB offers competitive benefit, more information can be found at http://www.postdocs.uab.edu/. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and in general follows NIH postdoctoral stipends guideline.

Post-doc/Research Associate Position Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University Computational Optimization for Energy Industry Applications The Stanford Smart Fields Consortium, an interdisciplinary affiliates program within the Energy Resources Engineering Department, is seeking an applied mathematician, engineer or computer scientist with a strong background in the computational optimization of complex models described by systems of PDEs. The position involves research, coordination and technical management of projects on the development and application of optimization algorithms within energy-related areas. Existing consortium projects include optimization of oil field development, optimization of oil field and carbon storage operations, inverse problems, and reduced-order modeling (for a more complete list of projects, see http://smartfields.stanford.edu/ ). The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics, engineering, computer sciences, or a closely related field. Previous experience on the development and use of optimization codes for PDE-based models, ideally within the context of subsurface flow applications, together with strong communication and organizational skills, is highly desirable. Some travel to affiliate companies, universities and conferences will be required. Initial placement (at the post-doc or research associate level) will be based on the candidate?s prior experience. Interested applicants should send (1) a curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications, (2) names of three references including email addresses, and (3) copies/links of up to five relevant papers to: Dr. David Echeverria Ciaurri Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University email: echeverr@stanford.edu This search will proceed until a suitable candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed beginning on October 1, 2010. Please see http://pangea.stanford.edu/ERE/index.php for information on the Department of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford. Stanford University has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we particularly encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.