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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The Office of Undergraduate Research has recently hired Dr. Ben Rayder, formerly at Drexel University, to lead our efforts in acquiring more national fellowships and major awards for our undergraduate students.
He is particularly interested in recruiting more of our engineering students for these prestigious awards.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">I’ve attached information below about the Truman and Goldwater Scholarships. Please help us identify some of your best students. Contact Ben and he will discuss the possibilities directly with the students.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Stuart</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt; color:black">Call for Nominations: 2018 Harry S. Truman Scholarship</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:15.0pt; color:black">What is it?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">The Truman Scholarship is a highly prestigious national program that recognizes and supports the nation's top undergraduates committed to public service leadership. The Truman Scholarship recognizes
future "change agents" and leaders who will make a difference by improving conditions in society or the ways that government, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions serve the public. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:15.0pt; color:black; background:white">Who can apply?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time junior-level student at a four year institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2017-18 academic year, a U.S.
Citizen, U.S. National or Permanent Resident of American Samoa. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">Competitive applicants will have an extensive record of public and community service, outstanding leadership and communication skills, and are committed to a career
in public service. <b>STEM students interested in a government-based research career are eligible to apply.</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:15.0pt; color:black">What are the benefits?</span></i></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">Up to $30,000 toward a public service related graduate degree</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">Participation in the Truman Scholars Leadership Week and an 8-week Summer Institute after graduation</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">The possibility of working in the Truman-Albright Fellows Program</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white">Faculty can recommend potential candidates by emailing
</span><a href="mailto:btrayder@central.uh.edu" tabindex="-1" disabled="true"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:blue; background:white">Dr. Ben Rayder</span></a><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white"> in the Office of Undergraduate
Research.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white">Campus Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2017</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt; color:black">Call for Nominations: 2018 Barry Goldwater Scholarship</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:15.0pt; color:black">What is it?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">The Goldwater Scholarship is a highly prestigious national award that recognizes the nation’s top undergraduates in science, math, and engineering fields. Goldwater
Scholars receive up to $7,500 annually for their final year or two of undergraduate study, and are well-positioned for graduate school applications and awards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:15.0pt; color:black; background:white">Who can apply?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white">Eligible fields of study are: Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences,
Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black">To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior, planning to pursue a PhD/research-oriented career, have a minimum grade point average
of 3.0 and be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. The Goldwater Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</span><a name="info" tabindex="-1" disabled="true"></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:15.0pt; color:black">What are the benefits?</span></i></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black; margin-bottom:5.25pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">An annual stipend of $7,500 to cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black; margin-bottom:5.25pt"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Students who are nominated and do not receive a scholarship but show particular promise will be recognized with an Honorable Mention.</span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white">Faculty can recommend potential applicants by emailing
</span><a href="mailto:btrayder@central.uh.edu" tabindex="-1" disabled="true"><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:blue; background:white">Dr. Ben Rayder</span></a><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white"> in the Office of Undergraduate
Research.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt; color:black; background:white">Campus Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2017</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stuart A. Long, Professor</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">713-743-4445</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:long@uh.edu" tabindex="-1" disabled="true"><span style="color:blue">long@uh.edu</span></a></p>
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