HHMI

Summer Science Research Symposium
Bryn Mawr College
Fall 2009

Stoyana Alexandrova

Summer Science Research Symposium
Bryn Mawr College
Fall 2009

Madison Schaffer

Stoyana Alexandrova

(Mentor: Dr. Usheva-Simidjiyska, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)

Two, ten-week summer fellowships ($3600 each) are available for students interested in precollege science educaiton to assist faculty with the Summer Institutes. In addition to working with faculty to develop the program and participating in its sessions, fellows will help to develop education-related materials for Serendip, a website which serves as an international forum on biology, neuroscience, and science education.

To apply please email a short essay describing your background and interest in precollege science education to Peter Brodfuehrer.

Science Horizons Alumnae Mentor's List /Available Summer 2011

HHMI/Bryn Mawr College Math and Science Teaching Fellowship

 Five  to eight Science Horizons Research Fellowships are available for undergraduates interested in careers in science. The fellowships are designed to enable students to undertake mentored research projects in a variety of scientific fields in off-campus environments. Potential internship sites include industry and government labs, research universities, and medical centers. Fellowship stipend - $4000 plus $1000 for living and travel expenses. 

Application consists of a short proposal outlining your 10 week project, a personal statement (approx. 250 words) explaining why you want to conduct research, your mentor's name and affiliation, letter of support from your mentor, and two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your potential to conduct research.  Support and letters of recommendation can be emailed to Professor Brodfuehrer at pbrodfue@brynmawr.edu.

Click here for the application

2011 Science Horizon Interns

The Bryn Mawr Department of Biology and Bryn Mawr-Haverford Education Program, with support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, seek a Postdoctoral Fellow in Science Education to pursue and collaborate on innovative pedagogical approaches, research, and projects focused on science in a college liberal arts context and the preparation of precollege teachers. The Fellow will be responsible for teaching one course per semester, working with faculty mentors in Biology and Education, as well as pursuing research in a field of science education. Opportunities to participation in the College's Teaching and Learning Initiative and K-12 outreach programs are available. The initial appointment is for one year and with an option for a second year.