Participants of the 2007 Copernicus Project Summer Science Internship Program.
For two weeks in August of 2007 community college students from Chaffey College, Riverside Community College, Santa Monica College, and Pasadena City College learned pedagogical skills, writing techniques, university transfer information, and the teacher credentialing process. All of this was in addition to a number of interactive and interesting internship experiences led by University of California, Riverside science and engineering faculty and graduate students; Cal Baptist University science faculty; and local teachers. Science internship activities have included:
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Engineering LED Circuitry
- Environmental Microbiology
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Exploring the Structure of Macromolecules
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Monitoring Contaminant Levels in Drinking and Surface Water
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Organic Solar Cell Fabrication
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Physical Chemistry and Pop Culture
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Planetary & Life Detection Science
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Seismogram Analysis and Earthquake Locations
- Antibiotic Resistance & the Search for New Antibiotics
- Invasive Species & their Management with Natural Enemies
- Cryogenics
- Mathematics: Becoming a Good Math Teacher
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The 2008 Copernicus Project Community College Internships will be taking place from July 28th to August 8th, 2008. If you are considering a career teaching science and you attend one our four partnering community colleges, please contact your school’s Copernicus Project representatives. Applications will be consider in February and March 2008.
For more information please contact the Copernicus Project office:
Email:copernicus@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-5368
Congratulations to Rachael Bedolla – A 2007 Copernicus Project Community College Intern!
The California Women's Conference Scholars Program helps young women in California complete their college educations and realize their goals. Each year, students in the fields of nursing, business, math or science and special education submit applications demonstrating their commitment to community service. One student per field receives a $25,000 scholarship and recognition at the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women.
2006 Special Education Scholarship Winner: Rachael Bedolla
Rachael Bedolla, originally from Ontario, California will attend the University of California, Riverside this fall. Bedolla has already completed over 450 hours of volunteer tutoring in reading and writing at a local elementary school through AmeriCorps. She also helped organize fundraisers for Hurricane Katrina victims. In addition, she works to promote literacy and parental involvement in children's education. Bedolla has persevered while raising a daughter, caring for ill parents, and nurturing a marriage and family. She explains that her "circumstances have helped her grow as a person, future teacher and citizen."
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