Want to do a research internship in Bermuda this fall? Who wouldn't?!

This email serves to announce that the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support eight internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2013. 

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This program provides recipients with the opportunity to conduct intensive, hands-on research projects in several active and ongoing research areas, including:

• Biology, chemistry, and physics of the open ocean
• Biology, physiology, and biochemistry of coral reef ecosystems
• Molecular biology of marine organisms
• Environmental chemistry of Bermuda's atmosphere and inshore waters
• Effects and consequences of global environmental change

Interested in doing an internship in Washington, D.C.?

Check out DC Internships (dcinternships.org): Captial Semester - Public Policy Track

"The public policy track at Capital Semester is a 15-week program designed for undergraduate students studying political science, economics and related fields, who are interested in exploring careers in the fields of government, politics, public policy, international affairs or the nonprofit sector" (dcinternships.org).

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3 Art History courses for fall 2013 semester that you may have missed...

The three new courses listed below are AH 600 (being taught as a 300-level course), AH 307, and AH 576. Information about all of these courses can now be found on our website at: http://arthistory.wisc.edu/courses.htm. Info is also listed below. Contact Teddy Kaul at ejkaul@wisc.edu if you have questions.

Jennifer Pruitt is a newly hired faculty member who will be offering a brand new course at the 600-level but which will be taught as a 300-level, intermediate course for Art History majors… Details are below:

Savvy Dress For Success Pinterest Board for the Historical Humanities

Check out the new Pinterest Board, Savvy Dress For Success. Ever had questions about what to wear to an interview, to an informational interview or coffee, to a casual meet and greet or to work? Hopefully this board will help provide guidance and inspiration for all of these questions.

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And you don't have to shop at J.Crew to look professional. You can get amazing things at consignment shops. Check out Good Will, The Salvation Army, Target, Kohl's, and various independent consignment shops where you live. For example, when I lived in Colorado this is the only place I shopped for work clothes, a consignment store. Professional clothes for half the price.

8 Ways To Shake Up Your Life NOW via Refinery29

I found this article inspirational and thought you soon-to-be grads may, too. Enjoy! Only a couple more weeks until graduation and summer break. Sending congrats to you a little early. Here's the article.

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Anna Chotzen (History '12) Talks About Her History Major, Research, Travels and What's Next

LINDSAY: Why did you major in history and what skills do you think you have developed that you can apply to life in general and in a profession?  

ANNA: I majored in History because I see it as a context for understanding the current state of the world. Studying history gave me an understanding of the interconnectedness things across time: events, ideas, politics, human struggles. When I look at the world, when I try to understand current events, I always begin by thinking about the deeper historical roots that, while perhaps not immediately obvious, are undoubtedly part of the whole story. Practically, studying history gave me writing and critical thinking skills that will be important to any profession I pursue. Also, as I alluded to above, it taught me to situate smaller projects or problems in a larger context, and my tendency to do this will be valuable in many fields as well.

 LINDSAY:  I know you are just starting your "search" which can be  stressful/overhwleming. What are your methods for making future plans so far?  

ANNA: Honestly, I take it one step at a time. I have a "big picture" idea of what I want to do and the skills I want to further develop to get there. But I am not worried about finding my "career" right now because for me, right now, it is more important to continue discovering and honing my skills than it is to have a clearly laid-out career path. It's less overwhelming to think of it this way. I see myself as taking small steps, one at a time, that will eventually lead to a "destination" that will be my career.

For Gen Y Women, A Movement (with lots of resources)

For all of you Generation Y women out there interested in being an entrepreneur, a business savvy professional, insightful and creative writer, publisher, advocate, diplomat or successful volunteer (basically anything!) the resources and the network is out there for you to do it as there is a real movement taking place in your favor.

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Here are some of the great resources to check out - many of which have helpful job boards, freelance writing gigs, tips and tricks for great interviews and networking, and every career article under the sun (guys: more so for the ladies, but a lot of this applies to you as well!):

Levo League: mentoring circles, articles, tips, career advice for women
The Every Girl: articles, tips, job board, career advice for women
The Prepary: carer prep, resume + cover letter templates, articles, tips
GOOD: social media site for the do-gooders with great info, tips, and professional bios

Enjoy!