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WELCOME!

WELCOME!. USC Alpha Alpha Chapter. E-board 2010-2011. Student Org Advisor : Dr. Eric Webb President : Judy Chen Vice President : Holly Chu Secretary : Brenda Niu Treasurer : Janet Chu Publicity Chair : Rebekah Romanu Webmaster/Historian : Christine Choi

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WELCOME!

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  1. WELCOME! USC Alpha Alpha Chapter

  2. E-board 2010-2011 Student Org Advisor: Dr. Eric Webb • President: Judy Chen • Vice President: Holly Chu • Secretary: Brenda Niu • Treasurer: Janet Chu • Publicity Chair: RebekahRomanu • Webmaster/Historian: Christine Choi • Club Student Advisor: Loomee Doo Dr. Eric Webb. Photo: usc.edu

  3. What is Phi Sigma? • National biological honors society • Mission: to promote research and academic excellence in the biological sciences

  4. History of Phi Sigma • Founded at Ohio State on March 17, 1915 • Founded at USC in 1928 • Became member of the Association of College Honor Societies in 1950 • Emblem signifies FELLOWS IN SCIENCE Phi Sigma emblem. Photos: Sci.uidaho.edu, achsnatl.org

  5. Further Info about Phi Sigma • Motto: “Truth Shall Spring out of the Earth” • Coat-of-arms • Black symbolizes ignorance • Daisy represents Truth, rising toward the light • Pearl, the Society jewel, characterizes the scientist’s reward Phi Sigma Coat-of-arms. Photo: Phisigmasociety.org

  6. What does Phi Sigma do? • Speaker meetings • Professors from different fields of biology • Field trips • California Science Center • Potential: Catalina Island!! • Socials • Finals study break

  7. Associate Freshmen (1st year) Sophomores (2nd year) $30 Full Juniors (3rd year) Seniors (4th year) $50 ($20 if previously Associate) How do I become a member? • Requirements • Minimum 3.0 GPA • Demonstrated interest in biological sciences & research

  8. Associate Primary consideration for Full membership Looks great on resume early Full Graduation cord Phi Sigma pin Certificate Life-long subscription to Bioscience magazine Why Become a Member?

  9. Applications Emailed soon ***DUE on 10/14*** (first General Meeting)

  10. Research Opportunities at USC • How to get involved with research • Attend Beyond Books Research Banquet on October 18th • https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDFqZVRPNkxKZjhQVU44QmprVzRfWmc6MQ • Contact current/former professors • Look at department websites for potential faculty sponsors • http://college.usc.edu/bisc/people/

  11. Research Opportunities at USC • $1000 stipend to support research in any field • Deadline for fall semester already passed • http://www.usc.edu/programs/ugprograms/ugresearch/fellowships.shtml • Requirements: • 3.0 GPA, but prefer 3.5 • Complete app • Submit 1 page description of research project • Complete faculty supervisor recommendation form • Must complete 2 page summary at end of research • USC Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fellowships

  12. Research Opportunities at USC • Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR) • Research assistant or own project, but still supervised by faculty • Only for those in the College • $1000 stipend (used to cover research expenses) • Apps accepted throughout the year • Requirements: • 3.0 GPA • Must have USC College faculty sponsor • Research proposal, including how budget will be spent • Letter of rec from sponsor • Complete app • STARS report • http://college.usc.edu/soar

  13. Research Opportunities at USC • Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) • Specifically for research in the summer • $3000 stipend • Similar requirements as SOAR • http://college.usc.edu/surf

  14. Research Opportunities at USC • WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Undergraduate Research Grants • 5 awards/term • 12 hours/week • $2000 stipend • Goal: to familiarize students with laboratory research and link them with a mentor early on. It is hoped that through experience of first-hand research at the undergraduate level, the chances will increase that student will choose to pursue a graduate degree in science or engineering Requirements: • At least 32 units with 3.0 GPA • Major in WISE-eligible department (Viterbi or most science majors in the College) • Submit online app (and other docs including letter of rec, STARS report, personal statement) • Deadlines: Jan 16, April 1, August 28 (different for Viterbi) • http://www.usc.edu/programs/wise/programs/undergrad_research/

  15. Research Opportunities at USC • Directed Research (490x) • Student-proposed, faculty supervised research • 2-8 units of elective credit • Must present work (paper, publication, presentation)

  16. How do I keep up with Phi Sigma events? • E-mail: uscphisigma@gmail.com • Website: uscphisigma.weebly.com • Join our group on Facebook! • Phi Sigma – USC Chapter

  17. THE END! Questions? 

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