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Visit the SOT 2010 Annual Meeting Web site — Mark your calendar SOT March 7–11, 2010.

Resources for Undergraduate Students

Career and Toxicology Resources

Toxicology provides many career opportunities for those seeking a profession that is innovative, science-based, and helps protect the health of humans, animals, and the environment.

Resource Guide to Careers in Toxicology—Learn more about toxicology careers.

Academic Programs in Toxicology

How About a Career in Toxicology?—A brochure for students

Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Toxicology—An information card for students

Be Part of the Solution with a Career in Toxicology—Career poster

Introduction to Toxicology Slide Sets—These PowerPoint slides provide a general introduction to toxicology concepts and a career in toxicology. Designed for presentations to undergraduate audiences, they can be adapted for educational presentations for other groups. Thanks to Craig Marcus for the content of many of the slides, and Larry Curtis and the 2006-2007 Education Committee.

ToxLearn Module I: “Introduction to Toxicology and Dose Response” is a new National Library of Medicine resource developed in conjunction with the SOT Education Committee. ToxLearn is a multi-module online learning tool that provides an introduction to toxicology for users who have some familiarity with biology and chemistry.

Scholarship Announcement

SMART Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Science Students—The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) employs more scientists and engineers than any other government agency and to meet future employment needs Congress created a highly lucrative DOD scholarship. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship program’s overarching goal is promoting the education, recruitment, and retention of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.

Recipients get their full tuition and fees paid, but are given allowances for books and health care and receive an annual cash stipend ranging from $25,000 to $41,000. In exchange for receiving the award, students must agree to work for a DOD laboratory for a specified period of time. Students who are at least 18 years of age, enrolled or planning to be enrolled in a STEM discipline program, and are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for a SMART Scholarship. Applications must be received by December 15, 2009.

SOT Programs for Undergraduates

SOT Undergraduate Affiliates—Undergraduate students, register now to receive communications from SOT.

Undergraduate Education Program—The special program at the SOT Annual Meeting is hosted by the Committee for Diversity Initiatives. Undergraduate students registering for the SOT Annual Meeting can register on the meeting registration form for the Sunday activities. This day includes introductory toxicology lectures, special sessions to learn more about applying for graduate school and being successful in graduate school, and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with directors of academic toxicology programs. Space is limited, so sign up before all the spaces are taken.

Annual Meeting Support and Recognition for Undergraduate Students

SOT, Regional Chapter, Specialty Interest Group, and Specialty Section Awards for Undergraduates

Minority Students—DEADLINE is October 15, 2009 (extended from October 9)—Selected students from groups underrepresented in the sciences (African American, Hispanic, and Native American) receive travel funding and lodging to attend the 3-day Undergraduate Education Program. Advisors of undergraduate students may also apply.

Minority Undergraduate Student Award Description

Minority Undergraduate Student Award Application

Minority Undergraduate Advisor Award Description

Minority Undergraduate Advisor Award Application

Minority Undergraduate Program Institution Cover Sheet

Undergraduate Student/Advisor Travel Awards Flyer

Gehring Student Travel Award—This program provides travel support for past participants in the Undergraduate Education Program who are presenting an abstract at the next SOT Annual Meeting

Gehring Award Application

Gehring Award Description

Gehring Award Nomination Form

Eye on CDI—Read about the career paths of past program participants.

Other resources for students underrepresented in the sciences
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Venture Scholar Program

Students at Institutions Receiving Low Science Funding by October 15, 2009 (extended from October 9)—Students attending institutions receiving less than $15 million federal support for science and engineering may also be selected to receive travel funding and lodging to attend the 3-day Undergraduate Education Program.

Undergraduate Toxicology Education Award Description

Undergraduate Toxicology Education Award Application

Institutional Cover Sheet

Undergraduate Programs Flyer

Institutions Receiving over $15M Federal Funding—(students at these institutions are not eligible)

Pfizer Undergraduate Travel Award (Deadline October 9, 2009)—Undergraduate students who submit abstracts for presentation at the meeting can apply for this award. Abstracts are due October 3—see Abstract Submission. Awardees receive travel support, registration for the Undergraduate Program, and special recognition from Pfizer.

Pfizer Undergraduate Student Travel Award Description

Pfizer Undergraduate Student Travel Award Application

Pfizer Undergraduate Travel Award Nomination Form

Pfizer Undergraduate Travel Award Recipients

Annual Meeting Registration Fee Waivers—Undergraduate students may request a meeting registration fee waiver by completing a registration form and sending it to the attention of Jim Dailey, Meeting Registrar, via e-mail or fax: 703-438-3113.

Student Research Experiences

A great way to learn about toxicology is to participate in toxicology research! SOT provides links to Student Research Experiences.

Invite Speakers to your Campus

ToxScholar Program
Guest Lecture Program

SOT is dedicated to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology.