EDUCATION
Abbott
direct interaction with professional staff respon-
Abbott Park, Illinois
sible for research and development of testing and
intervention programs. Interns participate in analy-
Number of Positions: multiple
sis of real or simulated data in areas such as equat-
Type of Student: Pursuing ms or PhD in
ing, cognitive diagnostics, computer-based testing,
statistics or biostatistics
validity, reliability, test theory, and score reporting.
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Information and application materials are available
at
www.act.org/humanresources. Interns are provid-
The clinical statistics department within Global
ed with a $5,000 stipend, plus reimbursement for
Pharmaceutical Research and Development at
round-trip transportation costs. A $1,000 supple-
Abbott anticipates having internships available in
mental housing allowance is available for appli-
May/June and lasting 10–12 weeks. Housing will
cants living outside a 50-mile radius. An additional
be provided to qualified applicants. Interns will
program objective is to increase representation of
be provided with hands-on experience and given
women and minority professionals in measurement
an opportunity to build their understanding of
and related fields. ACT is an equal opportunity
the pharmaceutical industry and Abbott. The suc-
employer and values diversity in people and ideas.
cessful candidate will be assigned specific projects
in support of one of Abbott’s global project teams
Contact: Mark Larson, Human Resources Dept.,
and work under the guidance of a senior statisti-
ACT, Inc., 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa
cian (mentor) to perform statistical analyses of
City, IA 52243-0168; (319) 337-1763; (319) 341-
data from clinical trials and/or conduct statistical
2450 (fax);
working@act.org
research in areas of interest to the clinical statistics
department. The successful candidate also may have
the opportunity to participate in statistical seminars
and workshops. At the conclusion of the intern-
American Association for the
ship, interns will be expected to give a presentation Advancement of Science (AAAS) -
summarizing some aspect of their work. Applicants Mass Media Science and Engineering
must be enrolled in a graduate-level curriculum
Fellowship
leading to an MS or PhD in statistics or biostatis-
tics, have completed at least one full year of study,
washington, DC
be in good academic standing, and continue to be
Number of Positions: 15–20
enrolled in graduate school the fall season follow- Type of Student: exemplary senior undergraduate
ing the potential internship. In addition, applicants and graduate science, engineering, and mathe-
must demonstrate excellent communication, team- matics students
work, and problemsolving skills.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Contact: To submit your résumé, use our online
The AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering
career center at
www.abbott.us/careers, U.S. Jobs,
Fellowship seeks to increase communication skills in
Search Keyword 69068BR.
student scientists. Fellows work for 10 weeks during
the summer at mass media sites nationwide, including
the Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, and National
Public Radio. Fellows use their academic training in
ACT, Inc.
the sciences as they research, write, and report today’s
Iowa City, Iowa
headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate
Number of Positions: up to 10
complex scientific and technical issues to the public.
Applicants must be enrolled in the natural, physical,
Type of Student: Doctoral student enrolled in sta-
health, engineering, computer or social sciences, or
tistics, measurement, educational or quantitative
mathematics to apply. Students enrolled in English,
psychology, or a related doctoral program at an
journalism, science journalism, or other nontechni-
institution in the united states
cal fields are not eligible. Candidates can apply up to
Deadline: February 12, 2010
one year after graduation or defense of their thesis.
ACT conducts an eight-week summer internship pro-
$4,500 stipend plus travel expenses. Visit www.aaas.
gram for outstanding doctoral students interested in
org/programs/education/MassMedia for an application
careers related to assessment and educational studies.
and more information.
The 2010 program will run from June 7 to July 30
Contact: Stacey Pasco, Manager, Mass Media
at ACT’s headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa. The sum-
Program, AAAS, 1200 New York Ave. NW,
mer internship program provides practical experience
Washington, DC 20003; (202) 326-6441; (202)
through the completion of a project, seminars, and
371-9849 (fax);
spasco@aaas.org
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