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



PPTOXII: Role of Environmental Stressors in the Development of Origins of Disease
December 7–10, 2009
Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida

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 PDF Icon

Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Toxicology—An information card for students PDF Icon

Be Part of the Solution with a Career in Toxicology—Career posterPDF Icon

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.

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

Minority Students—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.

The deadline for national applications is October 9. However we are accepting applications for the March 2009 Meeting in Baltimore from students who are local to Baltimore unitl January 20, 2009.

Local Minority Undergraduate Student Award Description

Local Minority Undergraduate Student Award Application

Local Minority Undergraduate Advisor Award Description

Local Minority Undergraduate Advisor Award Application

Local Minority Undergraduate Program Institution Cover Sheet

Undergraduate Student/Advisor Travel Awards Flyer

NEW!! 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 (Deadline Extended to October 24, 2008)—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—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

Annual Meeting Registration Fee Waivers—Undergraduate students may request a meeting registration fee waiver by e-mailing Betty Eidemiller the following information: name, full mailing address, phone number, e-mail, institution attended, year in school, and academic advisor’s name and e-mail address. Requests must be received by February 1.

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.

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