Are you looking for volunteer opportunities to add to your resume that are also relevant to your studies? See some of the accessible volunteer opportunities within Bloomington right here! Volunteering may not only round out a resume but also create a break in your academics that would also give back to the community. Some volunteer… Read more »
Month: October 2019
Second Eight Weeks Courses – Fall 2019
Are you looking to throw in an extra credit or two this semester? It’s not too late to look at some second eight weeks courses! See some that are still open here! Always check with your advisor if you have questions about how a course will affect your degree. Second eight weeks courses start on… Read more »
Preparation Help for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, and OAT
Are you preparing for the standardized exams needed to get you into professional schools (dental, optometry, law, medical, or veterinary)? Make sure you take a look at HPPLC! The Health Professions and Prelaw Center have many useful resources for those taking the test soon, such as prep courses, workshops, and information guides! To learn more… Read more »
Key similarities discovered between human and archaea chromosomes
A study led by researchers at Indiana University is the first to find similarities between the organization of chromosomes in humans and archaea. The discovery could support the use of archaea in research to understand human diseases related to errors in cellular gene expression, such as cancer. The lead author on the study is Stephen… Read more »
Innovations in farming and manufacturing focus of $1.1 million in NSF grants to IU
Two Indiana University professors have received $1.1 million from the National Science Foundation to study innovations in agriculture and technology-enabled manufacturing in the U.S. and abroad. Supported by NSF’s Cyber-Human Systems Program, the work aims to create recommendations for spurring regional transformation in Indiana and beyond.
Paying for Professional School
The money is there to pay for professional school. David Owen, former director of Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, will talk about how one pays for professional school. He will go over the common sources for funding professional school—loans, scholarships repayment and loan forgiveness programs—and things to be… Read more »
Check out IU Peer Coaching!
Peer coaches are undergraduate students who can help you get “ahead of the curve” in your first year. Your peer coach can assist you with: Developing good time-management skills. Study strategies. Setting goals to achieve academic success. Brainstorming ways to get involved and gain experience. Preparing for your academic advising appointments. Connecting with campus resources… Read more »
EPA awards nearly $6 million to IU scientists for airborne pollutant monitoring of Great Lakes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $5,999,860 million grant to Indiana University to support long-term measurements of airborne pollutants near the Great Lakes. The cooperative agreement will support the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network, in agreement with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan. The award will be distributed incrementally over… Read more »
Small Group Meeting for Premed Freshmen
Join a Prehealth Advisor, and find out the steps you should take to get the most out of your college education while preparing for admission to medical school. We will discuss premedical coursework, shadowing and gaining clinical experience, volunteering, keeping a premed journal, research experience, living a balanced life, and your questions. Wednesday, October 16th… Read more »
Be prepared for earthquakes with the Great ShakeOut
While earthquakes seem to be more of a West Coast problem, they can — and do — happen in Indiana. The state has dozens of faults, and many of them are in the southwestern corner of the state, extending into Illinois and northern Kentucky. Known as the Wabash Valley Fault System, those faults are likely… Read more »