Voices From The Field – Successful Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients Describe Their Experience Applying For and Securing Funding

Friday, October 4, 2013: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
207 A (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
Chairs:
Liv Detrick, MS, Director of Web Development Project Manager, OSSI, Institute for Broadening Participation and Chris Cash, BA, Director of Student Services, Institute for Broadening Participation
Presenters:
Melanie Harrison, PhD, Water Quality Specialist, NOAA , Heriberto Reynoso, BS, President and Founder, Reybotics , Amanda Hintz, MS, Graduate Student, SUNY, University at Buffalo and Marsha Cole, PhD, Research Chemist, United States Department of Agriculture

Description: Hear from students who have secured scholarships, fellowships, and professional development to further their careers in science! A student panel will describe navigating the application process and making the most of opportunities associated with a variety of funders. Students seeking funding, research experience, and/or professional development should attend.