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Summer Research Opportunities

echuck — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:58:52 CDT

Applications for these programs may become available in October through December, and early application is always encouraged since these programs usually go through a rolling admissions process. Letters of recommendation are always expected from college professors. Deadlines for most of these programs occur by February to March. Successful applicants tend to be very desirable for health professional graduate as well as research-oriented programs.

This list is organized by name of sponsoring institution. More programs can be found on Explore Health Careers. WebGuru also has suggestions on undergraduate research experiences and has a searchable database. A compilation in a PDF document can also be found through SACNAS. A list of cooperative and paid opportunities is available at Rochester Institute of Technology and the PMABS office at UNC. Other health professions links: Wesleyan University Career Development Center.

Make sure you are eligible before you apply. Some of these programs are only for freshmen and sophomores, some for upperclassmen, and a few welcome postbaccalaurates. Many items here list formal mentoring programs for minority, underrepresented, and disadvantaged students, who normally do not have the connections to find opportunities with specific labs or clinics; make sure you are eligible according to their definitions.

Almost all of these programs require at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Make sure you secure that letter and appropriately follow-up.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program and Hispanic Center of Excellence Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program and Minority Undergraduate Summer Experience Program, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program, 12 different sites, coordinated by the American Dental Education Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges
Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship opportunities from the American Physiological Society
Undergraduate Research Fellowship and Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (underrepresented) Programs, American Society for Microbiology (research must be done at GMU with faculty member who is an ASM member)
Summer Pre-dental Enrichment Program, Baylor University College of Dentistry, Houston, Texas
Summer Medical and Research Training Programs, Baylor University College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Summer Training in Academic Research and Scholarship (STARS), Brigham & Women's Hospital with Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowships, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
California School of Podiatric Medicine Summer Immersion Week, Oakland, California
Student Intern Research Program, Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute, Dallas, Texas (application period only lasts 2 weeks in mid-to-late January)
Academic Careers in Engineering and Science Summer Undergraduate Program for Minorities and other Summer Research Programs, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (HHMI), Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (other summer programs)

International Summer and Short-Term Break Bioethics Program

Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Public Health, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia
Minority Health & Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT), Christian Brothers University and Mid-South Coalition for Minority International Research
Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York
Vet Prep (one year academic postbac bridge program), Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Summer Research Program, Columbia University, New York
Summer Research Opportunity Program, Committee on Institutional Cooperation
ACCESS Summer Research Program for Underserved College Students (for sophomores and juniors interested in Ph.D.), Weill Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, New York
Travelers Summer Research Program for Premedical Students, Weill Cornell University School of Medicine, New York
Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy Summer Fellowship Program, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- Other opportunities at Duke (Office of Undergraduate Research
Health Education & Advocacy Liaison Intership at Roatan Volunteer Pediatric Clinic (Honduras), Global Healing, Inc., and Stanford University
Global Semesters
- Animal Science Summer in Belize
- Medical Spanish Summer in Mexico
- Health Science Summer in Cyprus
Undergraduate Training Program in Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience, Keck Center, Gulf Coast Consortium, Houston, Texas
Minority Health International Research Training program, Hampton University, Virginia
Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts

Four Directions Summer Research Program (Native Americans)
Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship Program
Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program
Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program
Summer Internship Research Program, Joslin Diabetes Center
Pre-baccalaureate (research) and Summer Veterinary Program, New England Primate Research Center

Undergraduate Scholars Program, Howard Hughes Janelia Farms, Ashburn, Virginia
Minority International Research Training Program, Howard University, Washington, DC
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Animal Behavior, Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Summer Student Program, Jackson Laboratories, Bar Harbor, Maine
Janelia Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, Janelia Farm Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ashburn, Virginia
Summer Institute in Anatomy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Summer Internship Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), for undergraduates interested in PhD or MD/PhD (or similar) career paths.
Summer Research Trainee Program (underrepresented), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Summer Research Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Vetward Bound Program, Michigan State University
Project IMHOTEP (public health), Morehouse College, Georgia
- Similar opportunities funded by the Centers for Disease Control
Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellowship, Mount Desert Island Marine Laboratory, Salisbury Cove, Maine
Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Research and Training Programs at the National Institutes of Health. Summer Research Program Booklet
- Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities at the National Institute for Allergic and Infectious Diseases
Research Training Program, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
Integrated Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities, National Science Foundation
Howard Hughes Honors Summer Institute (Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology), New York University School of Medicine
Summer Undergraduate Research Program, New York University School of Medicine
Undergraduate Scientific Research Program Summer Internship, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (Cambridge, Massachusetts; Basel, Switzerland)
Summer Research Opportunity Program, Ohio State University (completed sophomore year), Columbus, Ohio
Summer Programs at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio
Graduate Programs Equity Summer Research Program at Oregon Health and Science University
Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program, Penn State University Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania
Volunteer Corps, Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps
Summer Clinical Internship, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey
Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) Program, Rutgers University
Gerstner Sloan-Kattering Graduate School Summer Undergraduate Rseearch Program (freshmen, sophomores, and juniors interested in a career in biomedical sciences), Sloan-Kettering Institute, New York
Pediatric Oncology Education Program, St. Jude's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Research Program, Tri-Institutional MD/PhD program (Rockefeller, Sloan Kettering, and Weill Cornell), New York
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Summer Research Program, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts\
Summer Enrichment Program, University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Integrated Micro/Nano Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (IM-SURE), University of California at Irvine,
Academic Enrichment Program, University of California at San Diego
American Heart Association Undergraduate Student Research Program, University of California at San Diego
Research, Observation, Service, Education (ROSE) Program (Ohio residents only), Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Summer Surgery Experience, Summer Neuroscience Experience, and other Summer Research Programs at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Minority Summer Research Residency Program, Department of Pharmacology University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
SURF at NIST Boulder, University of Colorado & NIST
SURF at NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland
Texocop Summer Program, University of Houston, Texas
Preveterinary Summer Internship Program, Caine Veterinary Teaching Center, University of Idaho
Research experience for undergraduates in molecular biology and genetics, Department of Biology, University of Indiana
NIDDK Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP UP), University of Maryland Baltimore County
Summer Enrichment Program and Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Profile for Success summer program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program, University of Minnesota
Gateways to Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri (2005 news release)
Summer Research Program and MD/PhD Summer Undergraduate Research Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Environmental Microbiology at University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Undergraduate Health Sciences Enrichment Program, University of New Mexico
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience and Medical Education Development program, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Summer Undergraduate Internship Program, University of Pennsylvania
Premedical Academic and Career Exploration Regional Series summer program, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy and Minority Summer Research Program, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
Clinical Research Summer Internship Program, Valley Health System, Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia (last contact is Jennifer Stanford, internship coordinator)
Exploring Biomedical Research Opportunities, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia
- NHLBI Health Educational Research Opportunities (HERO) Program
- NIDDK Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP UP)
- Reaching Academic Milestones through Participation and Service (RAMPs)
- VCU Alliance Program (Center on Health Disparities)
Minority Summer Research Program, Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary College
- Blacksburg VA
- College Park MD
Academic Training Programs, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Karyn Kupcinet International Science School for Overseas Students, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot , Israel
Dental Summer Summit, West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Morgantown, West Virginia
Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program (BioSTEP), Office of Multicultural Affairs, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

Scholarships for students

echuck — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:46:49 CDT

Acknowledgments to Wendy Loughlin at the University of Maryland for some of the entries on this list.

A-C

Term	Definition
Alpha Epsilon Delta Scholarships
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program	For Latino/Latina undergraduate students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. A one-time scholarship of $2000. is given. (There is a separate high school student competition limited to certain localities.)
Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (including the Veterinary Corps)	Information from Army, Navy, Air Force. The Navy HPSP wiki pages
Association for Women in Science Education Foundation Scholarships for Women Undergraduates and Graduate Students in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics	Separate competitions for... 1) female graduate students enrolled in a life or physical science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree, and 2) female undergraduates in their first, second, or third year of college who expect to major in science or a related field. List of past awardees. Deadline usually at the end of January.


Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship and Summer Research Fellowship Programs

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarships

D-G

Term	Definition
Daughters of the American Revolution National Scholarships





Golden Key National Honor Society National Scholarships

H-L

Term	Definition
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships	This scholarship requires completion of the nomination process. At Mason, this is administered by the Office of Postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships.

M-Q

Term	Definition
National Health Service Corps Program
National Italian American Foundation Scholarships
National Medical Fellowships Program
National Society of Collegiate Scholars scholarships
NOAA Ernest Hollings Scholarship Program	The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year.


Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans	The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family.

Tylenol Scholarship Program

R-Z

Term	Definition
UNCF Merck Science Research Scholarship Awards	intended to help African American undergraduate students who are interested in science to further their science education and potentially pursue science careers

Wellesley College's M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship	Applicants need not be Wellesley graduates and should be interested in studying medicine with a view towards general practice (excluding psychiatry).
Whitaker Foundation International Fellowships	Fellows should have a BS or MS degree in biomedical engineering. Because some institutions do not offer biomedical engineering or its equivalent as a degree program, exceptions may be made based on a demonstrated commitment to the field of BME Through significant coursework, research, laboratory or work experience.

Postbaccalaureate Options and Opportunities

echuck — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:18:22 CDT

Here are many postbaccalaureate options for students, listed in order of institution. Read each program's target audience carefully as some help students who have never taken science coursework before, some are GPA-boosting science-intensive programs, and some are medical program-immersive.

Student Doctor Network Forum on Postbaccalaureate Programs

Columbia University School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Drexel University School of Medicine Professional Studies in the Health Sciences Program
Duquesne University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Postbaccalaureate Program
George Mason University/Georgetown University Advanced Biomedical Certificate Program
Georgetown University Summer Medical Institute
Inova Fairfax and Fair Oaks Medical Scribes (paid positions, full-time only)

Different group: Scribe America (Saint Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD)

Johns Hopkins University Postbaccalaureate Program
Mount Holyoke College Postbaccalaureate Studies Program
New York College of Podiatric Medicine Prematriculation Program
New York University Postbaccalaureate Prehealth Studies Program
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Certificate of Graduate Study in Biomedical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh Postbaccalaureate Graduate Program for Minority Students
San Francisco/UCSF/Pacific Predental Program for economically or educationally disadvantaged postbaccalaureates (limited number of non-California spots available)
Towson University Postbaccalaureate Premedical and Predental Program
University of Rochester Postbaccalaureate Prehealth Program
University of Virginia Postbac Premed Program
University of Maryland Science in the Evening Program
University of Pennsylvania LPS Pre-health Program
Virginia Commonwealth/Medical College of Virginia Postbaccalaureate Basic Health Sciences Certificate Program

Lutheran Campus Ministry

LCMGMU — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:45:44 CDT

Website: www.gmu.edu/org/lutheran	Facebook Group: GMU Lutherans	On-campus Worship: 7:47pm on Wednesdays
Email: lutheran@gmu.edu	Facebook User: Mason Lutherans	Website: http://GMU747.org
Phone/TXT: 703-829-0220	Twitter: LCMGMU	Facebook Group: GMU747

We are a group of Christians who welcome everyone, sinner and saint, for Christ has made us one, regardless of societal divisions that seek to divide us. We seek to love God, to love others, to love those unlike us, to love our enemies, and to listen for where the Spirit is leading us.

Rooted in the Lutheran expression of Christianity, we believe that God loves YOU for who you are because of who God is. Our salvation rests solely in Jesus, who lived out God’s love among us.

We don't claim to have all the answers, but honestly live our questions together as we laugh, worship, play,love, struggle, pray, and joyfully act for justice for the environment and those who are hungry, homeless, or marginalized. This is what it means to love God and follow Jesus. It may be messy and odd, but we also think it's beautiful. Come join us. All are welcome!

Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU is a Reconciling in Christ ministry welcoming and affirming ALL people regardless of prior religious experience, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or other societal divisions.

For information please contact: Ben Buss
Lutheran Campus Minister/Director of LCMGMU (use the contact info at the top of this page)

Announcements:

Religious Organizations Umbrella (ROU)

LCMGMU — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:49:46 CDT

Umbrella Leader Andrea Easter
rou@gmu.edu

Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Association Luqman Mahmood lmahmood@gmu.edu
To further the message of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam and to promote interfaith awareness through discussions.

Anointed Voices of Unity Yolanda Kee ykee@gmu.edu
Gospel choir to unite the Christians here on campus as well as the minorities here; Outreach Mason's campus through song.

Baha’I Student Association Marjohn Rasooly mrasooly@gmu.edu
The Baha'i Association's mission is to promote the principles of the oneness of humankind and the oneness of God by providing opportunities for service, prayer, fellowship and spiritual inquiry for the entire Mason community.

Campus Bible Study Jonathan Bennett jbennet8@gmu.edu
This Bible study is a time to study the word of God with other Christians and learn what God wants in our lives today.

Campus Crusade for Christ Jacob Weiman jweiman@gmu.edu
An interdenominational christian student organization dedicated to giving every student at GMU the opportunity to respond to the claims of the person of Jesus Christ and helping christians grow in and deepen their faith in Christ.

Catholic Campus Ministry Nichole Dalusung ndalusun@gmu.edu
One of the largest and most active organizations on campus. Providing dynamic outlet of faith for GMU students through both campus life and liturgical celebrations.

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Eric Vogel evogel@gmu.edu
Spirit filled Christian worship and fellowship.

Chinese Christian Fellowship Yanling Liu yliu6@gmu.edu
CCF is to spread the true and loving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since 1995, it organizes weekly, monthly, and yearly events for truth seekers in this community.

Christians on Campus Isaac Hsiung ihsiung@gmu.edu
This club is concerned with the study of the bible and other fundamental Christian writings and with pursuing the practical application in our daily living.

CollegeLife - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Brings local college students into a Christ centered life and community (focusing on commuter students).

Crosspoint Student Ministry Stephen Jones sjonesj@gmu.edu
We strive to honor God by creating a growing community that encourages students in their faith, fosters healthy relationships, and serves the needs of others.

The Gathering Tiffany Ward tward3@gmu.edu

Global Outreach Campus Ministry (Inactive as of Fall 2005)
Multi-cultural, inter-denominational bible centered, exciting relevant, praise and worship ministry.

Hindu Students Council, GMU Mehak Choudhari mchoudha@gmu.edu
To enrich GMU's life with a cultural and religious understanding of Hinduism.

Immanuel Christian Fellowship - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
An interdenominational student organization dedicated to share the love of God through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

IMPACT Movement Kyle Branch kbranch@gmu.edu
Their mission is to spread the Good News to every student at GMU with emphasis on minority students. See impactmovement.com for more info.

International Youth Fellowship Ji Eon Suh jsuh3@gmu.edu
Encourages students to open their hearts toward people from different cultures and helps finding the meaningful ways of life.

Jewish Student Association Matthew Kaufman mkaufman@gmu.edu
Established to meet the educational, cultural, and social needs of Jewish students at GMU.

Korean Bible Study Seul Lee sl2@gmu.edu
Organized to encourage any interested students to learn about God, seek the purpose of life, and have solid fellowship.

Latter-day Saint Student Association Abby Sangbouasy asangbou@gmu.edu
The LDSSA, an affiliate of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, provides support and service opportunities for LDS students.

Lutheran Campus Ministry Ben Buss lutheran@gmu.edu
LCM-GMU helps students experience and share the love of Jesus Christ through opportunities for spiritual growth, worship, service, and fellowship.

Muslim Student Association Saleh Albarmawi salbarma@gmu.edu
The Muslim Students Association's mission is to educate both Muslims and non-Muslims about Islam.

Orthodox Christian Students (OCS) - (Inactive as of Fall 2005)
A fellowship of Orthodox Christians from the Middle East, whose purpose is to strengthen GMU's personal relationship with God during their college careers.

Patriot Christian Ministries Daniel Hinders dhinders@gmu.edu
We exist to tell students about Jesus Christ and to facilitate fellowship among Christians on campus.

Patriot Victory Fellowship (PVF) - (Inactive as of Fall 2005)
A campus ministry devoted to evangelism, discipleship, lordship, leadership development and spiritual family.

Shi’a Islam Student Association Hossein Solimany hsolimany@gmu.edu
SISA strives to unite Muslims at GMU and create awareness of Islam to members of the community, both Muslim and non-Muslim.

University Bible Fellowship Paul Sauter psauter@gmu.edu

Young Life Justin Kamiyama jkamiyam@gmu.edu
An international Christian outreach ministry to teenagers. At the college level it exists to offer a fellowship and discipleship group and leadership training.

Health Professions Advising

echuck — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:58:06 CDT

Students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health professions of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, or the other dozen or so health-related careers can seek information through the Health Professions Advising Office at http://prehealth.gmu.edu/ . There is also a fan page for George Mason University Prehealth Advising on Facebook.

The Health Professions Advisor is Dr. Emil Chuck (Term Assistant Professor of Biology). He is responsible for writing the institutional committee letter required for all students and alumni who are applying to medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, podiatry, and pharmacy graduate programs. He also advises all the prehealth student organizations.Students and alumni who intend to apply for admission beginning in the summer must request a committee letter in the spring semester before their application period so that the institutional letter can be completed in time.

Highly competitive sophomores should meet with Dr. Chuck early (even as freshmen) to discuss preparing applications for competitive admissions programs like the Early Selection Program at George Washington University School of Medicine (current sophomore applicants only) and the Guaranteed Admissions Program at VCU School of Medicine (current sophomores or community-college transfer students within the first year at Mason). There are specific GPA and test score requirements for these programs. They must also complete the pre-application process before spring break of the year of their application.

Dr. Chuck also advises the prehealth clubs on campus, many of whom have separate websites and Facebook pages.

GMU Alpha Epsilon Delta : http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200082026
Journal Club for Premedical Students:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37324957323
Pre-dental Society : http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2299224770
Pre-pharmacy Society : http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2213073609
Pre-optometry Club : http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2322067478
Pre-SOMA (student osteopathic medical association): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55217792482
Pre-veterinary Club: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=96588476410

Other Facebook groups of interest:
GMU American Society of Microbiology student chapter : http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204033600
GMU Chemistry Students Association : http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2213621280
GMU Lending Hands: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26614185137
Mason Undergraduate Research / Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program: http://www.facebook.com/pages/GMU-Undergraduate-Research/134588236453

Academic Empowerment Umbrella (AEU)

octavabasso — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:39:04 CDT

Umbrella Leader Miguel Vargas
aeu@gmu.edu

Administration of Justice Club Casey Cohen ccohen@gmu.edu
Association devoted to the furtherance of professionalism in all areas of criminal justice. Strong emphasis on community service.

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Brian Ziman bziman@gmu.edu
Alpha Chi, internationally recognized, is the highest academic honor at GMU.

Alpha Lambda Delta Juliane Smith jsmif@gmu.edu
National Honor Society for students who excel in their first year of college.

American Choral Directors Association Chantel Pomerville cpomervi@gmu.edu
An excellent opportunity for Music majors and minors interested in conducting to gain exposure in the field.

American Marketing Association Hoan Tchen htchen@gmu.edu
A professional marketing organization dedicated to the future and current marketing professional.

Beta Alpha Psi Richard Beland rbeland@gmu.edu
Accounting and Finance professional organization.

Collegiate Music Educators Nat’l Conference Joe Hinton jhinton@gmu.edu
CMENC, a sister chapter of MENC, is dedicated to the auxiliary education and interaction of future music educators.

Cultural Studies Student Organizing Committee David Arditi darditi AT gmu.edu
An organization of the Cultural Studies students, which helps to organize campus-wide events to highlight the issues and interests of Cultural Studies in contemporary society.

Delta Sigma Pi – Mu Tau Chapter Mina Choi mchoi4@gmu.edu
Co-ed professional business fraternity.

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society-Xi Chapter Katelyn Sexton ksexton@gmu.edu
Honor Society for Individuals with Disabilities (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

Economics Society (GMU) Jaime Artieda jartieda@gmu.edu

Financial Management Association (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
The only finance club at GMU that offers students guest speakers, field trips, job/internship opportunities, social meetings, and networking opportunities.

Gerontology Student Association (GMU) - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
GMU Gerontology Student Association strives to enhance the education of students preparing to benefit the aging population in our community, nation, and the world through networking, research community interaction and peer support opportunities.

Golden Key International Honor Society - (Inactive as of Fall 2006) Golden Key is a non-profit academic honors organization, which recognizes academic excellence in an all undergraduate fields of study.

Mathematics Club (GMU) Benjamin Burnes bburnes@gmu.edu
The Mathematics Club provides support and information to students. The Club also hosts speakers, provides information on jobs and internship, and host social events.

Model United Nations Benjamin Tomchik btomchik@gmu.edu
A student organization that attends conferences simulating UN committees and discussing real UN issues.

National Arts Education Association Tisha Burke tburke1@gmu.edu
NAEA Student Chapter is a professional art education association whose goal is to promote quality art education through advancement of knowledge, service, professional development and leadership.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Cathy Huynh chuynh@gmu.edu
An honors organization whose sole responsibility is to develop leadership, celebrate high achievement, promote high standards, provide support for personal growth, and develop leadership.

New Century College Student Leadership Group Ashley Villanueva avillanu@gmu.edu
SLG serves as the primary link between students and administration within New Century College. We serve to organize student functions and community events for NCC.

Order of Omega Katie Mason kmason@gmu.edu
A honor society to recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, and inspire others to do the same.

Phi Alpha Delta S. Mario Lorello slorello@gmu.edu
Phi Alpha Delta is a pre-law society dedicated to aiding/bringing service to the scholl, student, community, and the profession.

Philosophy Club (GMU) - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Association of students interested in discussing and promoting the discussion of philosophy at the GMU campus.

Pi Sigma Alpha Afaq Khan akhanc@gmu.edu
National Political Science Honors Society.

Pre-Optometry Club - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
To provide guidance to students seeking a career in the field of optometry.

Psi Chi Luciana Guardiano lguardia@gmu.edu
Psychology student national honor society.

Psychology Student Diversity Affairs Committee - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Address interests/concerns of students to the Psychology department on issues of enrollment, student retention with respect to ensuring a rich and diverse educational experience.

Public Relations Student Society of America Ashley Phillips aphillip@gmu.edu
GMU chapter of the national PR organization. Networking and learning about PR on campus and in the local area.

Social Work Student Association Rachel Nachtigall rnachtig@gmu.edu
Organization dedicated to the service and support of social work students and the local community.

Society for Advancement of Management Kamika Singh ksingh5@gmu.edu
The purpose of the SAM is to assist in the development of professional management skills through the interaction of students, faculty, and business professionals.

Society for Human Resource Management Brianne Podrasky bpodrask@gmu.edu
Encourage the growth and interest of Human Resources. Give students insightful information related to the profession of Human Resources.

Undergraduate English Society Kimberly Nelson knelson9@gmu.edu
The UES seeks to join the undergraduate community through activities involving literature and writing.

Prehealth Volunteering Opportunities

echuck — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:58:43 CDT

Most hospitals have an office to coordinate volunteers. If you are not from the metro-DC area, seek a hospital or clinic in your hometown and contact their office for volunteer services. A searchable national listing of volunteer opportunities is available at Volunteer Match.

This list should neither be considered comprehensive nor construed as endorsements. Any additional suggestions would be more than welcome. Many items on this list come from Volunteer Fairfax and include mostly metro-DC if they have a website. If you are a member, make appropriate changes if a weblink or website is disconnected.

Alternative House Volunteer Opportunities
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
Canine Companions for Independence, DC area chapter or Cenral "Old Dominion" chapter
Children's National Medical Center Patient Care Volunteering Program and Project CHAMP
CrisisLink Volunteer Opportunities
District of Columbia Primary Care Association Job/Internship Board
Fairfax/Falls Church Community Services Board Volunteer Opportunities
Free Clinic Volunteer Offices
- Arlington VA Free Clinic
- Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic Opportunities
- Virginia Association of Free Clinics directory
George Washington University Hospital Volunteer Office
Georgetown University Hospital Volunteer Services
Howard University Hospital Volunteer Services
Inova Health System Volunteer Opportunities
La Clinica del Pueblo Volunteer Opportunities
Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center campus of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Volunteer Services Program
Northern Virginia Optometric Society List of Members
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Volunteer Information
Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program Volunteering
Nova-RX Community Health Program
PhysAssist Physician Scribe Program (Fort Worth, Texas)
Potomac Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Services (Woodbridge)
Prince William Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Services (Manassas)
American Red Cross Volunteer at the National Naval Medical Center or the Walter Reed Memorial Army Hospital
Special Love (Winchester and Bethesda), for children with cancer
Columbia Reston Hospital Volunteer Services (Reston)
University of Maryland Medical Center Volunteer Services
Virginia Hospital Center Volunteer Services (Arlington)
Washington Adventist Hospital Office of Volunteers
Washington Hospital Center Volunteer Services. Check out their Ambassador of Hope Career Exposure Volunteer Program.
Whitman-Walker Clinics Volunteer Services

Performster

briangmu — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:24:42 CST

Performster Entertainment is a small start-up from Mason Alumni Brian Patterson. The entertainment company currently provides balloon twisting and face painting in the Northern Virginia area. Patterson has plans to grow the company into a full-service entertainment company, offering a wide-variety of services from party planning to event equipment rentals.

Science and Technology Umbrella (STU)

vmarts — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:36:50 CDT

Umbrella Leader Aline Sandouk
stu@gmu.edu

Alpha Epsilon Delta - Hanein Edrees - hedrees1@gmu.edu
Alpha Epsilon Delta is a national premedical honor society. Students throughout the country (and Canada) who are involved in premedical studies are members of this society. The GMU Zeta Chapter sponsors the Fairfax Hospital Open-Heart Surgery Viewing.

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) - Diane Worden
The AIGA GMU Student Group encourages involvement in the professional culture of the design community in order to promote themselves as professional designers after graduation.

American Society for Microbiology - Malkit K. Singh - msingh6@gmu.edu
The purpose of the ASM is to allow students with an interest in microbiology to meet. Members can meet other science majors, form study groups for classes, and take field trips to broaden their knowledge and learn about the careers available in this field.

American Society of Civil Engineers - Kalen Bauman - kbauman@gmu.edu
Promotes and assists the profession and people of civil engineering.

Assoc. for Leadership in Entrepreneurial Engineering & Technology
- Ahmed Ferozpuri - aferozpu@gmu.edu
The ALEET has been founded with the goal of familiarizing students with the evolving technical aspects of the information technology & engineering industries as well as promoting awareness of industry professional practices.

Chemistry Club - David Lieu - dlieu1@gmu.edu (gmu.csa@hotmail.com)
The mission of the Chemistry Club is to promote a deeper appreciation of chemistry and all sciences in the community of GMU and to the community beyond.

GEO Club -Kim A Cone - kcone@gmu.edu
Promote interest in geology, earth science, geography and env. science by sponsoring activities such as field trips, conferences, speakers and outdoor events such as hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing.

Information Security Association Casey Beaird cbeaird@gmu.edu
Our mission is to enhance the educational and professional opportunities of students studying information security courses and programs at George Mason University.

Inst. Of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Ahmed Ferozpuri aferozpu@gmu.edu
Composed of students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and related disciplines, IEEE Branch sponsors activities promoting interest in and knowledge about various facets of electro technology.

International Management of Information Technology Society
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)
National Society of Black Engineers John Marcus Coker jcoker@gmu.edu
Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the society.

Organization of History and Computer Knowledge Katharina Hering khering@gmu.edu
This organization celebrates and promotes the latest innovations in digital technology and their application to history and humanities programs.

Pre-Dental Club - Samira Rajabian Shenasi (srajabia@gmu.edu)
To help educate students about dental medicine and to prepare them for dental school and beyond.

Pre-Optometry Club - Sobany Suy (ssuy@gmu.edu)
To inform students about optometry as a career path.

Pre-Pharmacy Society - Priya Narang (pnarang@gmu.edu)
To help students interested in careers in pharmacy and prepare for the admissions process to pharmacy school.

Scuba Club (GMU) - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
The SCUBA Club supports the GMU chapter of the American Academy of Underwater Scientists through training and education.

Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Earth Science Honor Society)
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Further appreciation of earth science through speakers, conferences, field trips and provide networking opportunities for students to present papers and learn about cutting edge technology in earth science.

Society of American Military Engineers Hiba Aziz haziz@gmu.edu
SAME has many benefits to offer engineering and science students of GMU including: scholarships, networking, internships, and mentoring. See posts.same.org/gmu for more.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Karen Siles ksiles@gmu.edu
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering, science, and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity, and social equity.

Society of Women Engineers Jennifer Volk jvolk@gmu.edu
SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their career aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

Student Nurses’ Association (GMU) Seth Abernathy gabernat@gmu.edu
The Student Nurses Association serves the College of Nursing and Health Science through educational and volunteer programs that support the healthcare needs of the community.

Students in Neuroscience Megan Lawhead mlawhead@gmu.edu
Students in Neuroscience aims to provide opportunities for interested GMU students to learn more about the importance of the brain and related phenomena.

Systems Engineering Society Kari Saade ksaade@gmu.edu
The Systems Engineering Society is a student organization with goals of informing and educating students on the discipline of Systems Engineering.
Tau Beta Epsilon - (Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Academic Honor Society.

AIGA-American Institute of Graphic Arts

vmarts — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:35:18 CDT

GMU Chapter Student Group

Under Construction.

For information please visit our site at http://www.gmu.edu/org/aiga/
You can also visit AIGA's main site at http://www.aiga.org/

Mason's Music Department

hoboeplayer — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:38:44 CDT

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

saegmu — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:10:34 CDT

Council President Chris Hollowell
chollowe@gmu.edu

Alpha Epsilon Pi Matt Teich mteich1@gmu.edu
Alpha Epsilon Pi helps to shape the modern young Jewish man by instilling the ideals of academic excellence, social proficiency, physical well-being, and community involvement.

Chi Psi Corey Callahan ccallahan@gmu.edu
Chi Psi is a national social fraternity promoting the qualities of a gentleman in its members.

Kappa Alpha Order Matthew Andre mandre@gmu.edu
Kappa Alpha Order seeks to create a lifetime experience which centers on reverence to God, duty, honor, character, and gentlemanly conduct as inspired by Robert E. Lee.

Kappa Sigma Chris Carter ccarter4@gmu.edu
Kappa Sigma is one of the oldest and largest fraternities in North America and is committed to the total development of today's college man.

Phi Kappa Sigma Ethan Guild eguild@gmu.edu
We are known as the "Men of Honor". Work for the good of the community and student body.

Phi Kappa Theta Michael Lodispoto mlodispo@gmu.edu
Exclusive organization dedicated to academic excellence and social involvement.

Phi Sigma Kappa Dustin Gunderson dgunders@gmu.edu
Phi Sigma Kappa is an organization based on the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Character.

Pi Kappa Alpha Tobias Haertl thaertl@gmu.edu
To form a group of men who value education, live by the Pi Kappa Alpha ritual, embody the term SLAG, an fulfill the 5 obligations of a brother.

Pi Kappa Phi (Suspended)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Josh Knox pknox@gmu.edu
The Mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship and service based upon our founders' ideals and as enunciated in our creed, "The True Gentleman".

Sigma Phi Epsilon Chris Holyfield cholyfie@gmu.edu
George Mason's Balanced Men. Dedicated to serving the community.

Tau Kappa Epsilon Kevin Geist kgeist@gmu.edu
An international social fraternity dedicated to aiding men in their mental, moral, and social development for life; with an emphasis on service to others.

Theta Chi Carlos Maldonado cmaldon2@gmu.edu
A national fraternity dedicated to assisting others in time of need.

Special Interest Umbrella (SIU)

bebegq — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:20:28 CST

Umbrella Leader Lauren Berry
siu@gmu.edu

ABSOLUTE
Chun F. Li cli6@gmu.edu
A Bonded Society Of Leadership, Unity, Trust and Ethics (ABSOLUTE) ABSOLUTE is dedicated to bring an Asian Interest Fraternity to George Mason University.

Akoma Circle
Feven Ghebremedhin fghebrem@gmu.edu
Akoma Circle is an organization that pairs interested freshmen, transfer students, or newly admitted students with an established GMU student who provides tutelage, guidance, and an atmosphere of esprit de corps for those students participating.

Anarchist Society (GMU)
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)

Anime Club (GMU)
H. Bruce Vu hvu1@gmu.edu
The GMU Anime Club persists in order to bring existing GMU Anime fans together as a group, and to introduce the student populace to the art form that is Japanese Animation.

Artery
Daniel Dean ddean@gmu.edu
Artery exists to help students gain experience in the art field through lectures, artist visits and student shows.

Asian Film Club
Lorenzo Caoile lcaoile@gmu.edu

Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)
Elina Kim ekimd@gmu.edu
APAC is a progressive Pan-Asian organization that strives for positive social change through the mediums of Asian Pacific American advocacy, history, and community.

Association of Competitive Gamers (The)
(Inactive as of Fall 2005)
The Association of Competitive Gamers is a club that promotes competitive multi-player video games among GMU students. It has a friendly atmosphere, all are welcome.

Azucar, GMU Salsa Club
Aida Maya amaya@gmu.edu
Promotes the dissemination of Afro-Caribbean dance, music and culture.

Black Student Alliance
Tiffany Henderson thender2@gmu.edu
The Black Student Alliance is an organization that promotes a better union between the African-American community as well as the GMU community. We are a support organization for other African-American based organizations as well as faculty and staff.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(Inactive as of Fall 2005)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a highly effective, ground fighting system which utilizes the importance of leverage and technique over strength. Ideal for all body types and men/women.

Mason Chess (GMU)
Jonathan Bode jbode@gmu.edu
The GMUCC promotes acceptance of chess as an academic professional and social institution. A principal goal is establishing a GMU Chess Team.

College Democrats (GMU)
Erick Sanchez esanche1@gmu.edu
A democratic based political organization focused at improving political awareness at GMU and the NOVA region.

College Republicans
Monica Block mblock1@gmu.edu
The local arm of the Republican Party, dedicated to organizing young conservatives and sending them out into the political field to support GOP candidates.

Environmental Awareness Group (GMU)
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)
This environmental activist group strives to increase awareness and activity amongst students and faculty.

Game Analysis and Design Interest Group
Mason Doermann mdoerman@gmu.edu
GADIG is dedicated to introducing students to a game design career and discussing video games from an analytical perspective while also having fun.

Global Leadership Interlink
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Global Leadership Interlink is an international network of students and professionals who are committed to achieving excellence and preparing emerging leaders for their future roles.

GMU Cycling
Brian Callam bcallam@gmu.edu
GMU Cycling is an organization open to students and faculty. Members enjoy riding bikes together. The elite racing team races in the ACCCC.

Go Club (GMU)
Quynh Vo qvo@gmu.edu
The Go Club promotes a wider appreciation for the game of Go (WeiQi) and allows members to develop their skills through playing the game.

Independent Arts Collective
Zane Franceschi zfrances@gmu.edu
The IAC will bring diverse forms of art and expression to the George Mason student community.

Intelligent Design and Evolution Awareness (IDEA)
Salvador Cordova scordova@gmu.edu
IDEA - a forum created for students and professors to research and debate the controversy over origins.

International Friendship Connection
Kathryn Fair kfair@gmu.edu
International Friendship Connection exists to promote friendships between international and American students through conversational English activities and cultural events.

Kumdo/Kendo Club
Andy Jung sjung3@gmu.edu
Club dedicated to teaching its members the forms, styles, and history of the Japanese sword art known as Kendo.

Mason Entrepreneurs
J. Kevin Bailey jbailey3@gmu.edu
A student organization focused on the interests of enterprising and challenge-seeking students who are - or aspire to be - building and managing new organizations.

Men's Ally Group
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Men's Allies is a men's group that recognizes and works to end the mistreatment of violence against women.

Mixed Martial Arts Club
Minh Tran mtran9@gmu.edu
To provide a place for martial artists to train. An open session training to practice martial arts. Open to the public.

Mutual Understanding Club
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)

NAACP, GMU Student Chapter
Deidra Bailey dbailey5@gmu.edu
To increase the campus awareness of problems affecting African-Americans and to advance the educational and social status of African-Americans.

Objectivist Club (GMU)
(Inactive as of Fall 2005)
The GMU Objectivist Club is dedicated to the study and advancement of objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead.

Orienteering Club (GMU)
(Inactive as of Fall 2005)
GMU Orienteering Club is promoting the sport of orienteering to Mason students. We take part in Intercollegiate Championships.

Paintball Club (GMU)
Joseph Marshall jmarsha4@gmu.edu
A club dedicated to spreading the word about paintball and participating in community events specific to the GMU paintball community.

Pride Alliance
Allison Howard ahowarda@gmu.edu
Pride Alliance exists to provide a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and ally students on the GMU campus.

Pro-Choice Patriots
Heather Serpic hserpico@gmu.edu
We are dedicated to publicizing and debating pro-choice issues and offering a safe venue for discussion at GMU.

Resident Student Association
Mike LaRosa mlarosa@gmu.edu
Represents all residential students. Plans and sponsors University wide programs. RSA acts as a liaison between students and the Office of Housing and Residence Life and the University.

Role Playing Gamers Association (GMU)
(Inactive as of Fall 2005)
Live action theatre games, stemming from nero and world of darkness gaming systems.

Storytellers Club (GMU)
Erica Wilmore ewilmore@gmu.edu
Promoting, encouraging and sharing the art of storytelling and traditional folklore for the Mason community.

Students for Life (GMU)
Andrea Garlock agarlock@gmu.edu
To establish justice and the right to life for the unborn through education; To help women and men in crisis pregnancies find support services for themselves and for their unborn children.

Students with Abilities Gaining Enthusiasm
Peter Squire psquire@gmu.edu
SAGE will promote awareness and will expand opportunities for students with diverse physical and learning abilities at GMU.

Tennis Club (GMU)
(Inactive as of Fall 2005)
GMU Tennis Club caters for all levels from beginners to advanced levels.

Undergraduate Moot Court Board (George Mason)
(Inactive as of Fall 2006)
Provides an opportunity for students to learn and perfect legal research, writing, and communication skills.

Urbanknowlogy 101
L. Terrance Polite lpolite@gmu.edu
We are a group of dancers who strive for excellence and contribute to the community through the knowledge and study of urban movement, which is Hip Hop.

Winterguard (GMU)
Christina Blue cblue@gmu.edu
An organization for individuals who are interested in colorguard and it performs for competitions.

Womens Coalition
Julia Stimpson jstimpso@gmu.edu
Committed to education of gender issues & issues of concern to women through organization of activities, lectures & workshops.

Cultural Studies Student Organizing Committee

octavabasso — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:07:42 CST

For more information on the CS-SOC and what we do, please check out our recruiting video.
Thanks!

Connect Mason

loyaleagle — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:48:51 CST

Connect Mason is a collaboration effort between our own Connect Mason daily news team, GMU Student Media groups and you.
Our mission is to offer everything you could ever want to experience about Mason and the surrounding communities in one web site.
Interested in helping out? We need writers, photographers, videographers, audio gurus, designers, public relations masters and just about every thing else you can come up with.
Just email us at cmasondirector@gmail.com or fill out our contact form, to get started.
Links:
Connect Mason

Mason Basketball Fandom

loyaleagle — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:04:02 CST

While the Patriots may have their ups and downs over the course of the season, Patriots fans are always up and ready to come out and support their team. While every yellow-shirted person who comes out to the Patriot Center is a supporter, the true fans know what's what when it comes to cheering, heckling, and generally letting the boys on the floor know who's got their back.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to come out to every Patriot basketball game you can and do your utmost to defeat the other team, simply by yelling at them. To aid you, here are a few well known weapons of fandom that real fans already know:

Join the Patriot Platoon! A fan close to the floor is a happy fan.
Get there early! The doors open over an hour before the game starts and Platoon members get in early.
Wear a yellow or green wig, wear a yellow shirt, maybe a little facepaint to look the part.
When the opposing team comes out, hold high your newspaper (usually the Broadside) and feel free to boo them.
During a foul shot, put your hands up like superman and will the ball into the hoop.
Learn the cheers!
Learn the fight song!
Always give Gunston a high five for good luck.
Sing "Living On A Prayer" when instructed by Doc Nix and the Green Machine
Shake your keys at the losing visitors so they remember to start their bus.

That's just for starters. Feel free to add more.

Links:
Patriot Platoon (Mason's official basketball fanclub)

Doc Nix

loyaleagle — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:02:46 CST

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Chesapeake Area (Housing VII)

madcapper307 — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:21:07 CST

The Chesapeake residential community at George Mason University is the newest housing area on the GMU campus. After its completion in fall 2008, Chesapeake will include a total of four suite-style residence halls, an apartment complex, a dining facility, and a fitness center. As of the fall 2007 semester, upperclass students reside in Blue Ridge and Shenandoah halls, and eligible students will move into Piedmont and Tidewater halls before the first day of classes for the spring 2008 semester.

Patriot Platoon

loyaleagle — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:30:24 CST

[Needs description of the awesome Patriot Platoon]