Southwest Association for Education in Biomedical Research - SwAEBR
Essay Contest -
High School Students Can Win a PAID Summer Internship!
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The Southwest Association for Education in Biomedical Research sponsors an essay contest each
spring for high school students. Winners in the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas receive a paid summer internship, which could range from 6 to 10 weeks, dependent on student and institution schedules, working in a research lab in one of the following institutions: Arizona State
University, Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital, Harrington Arthritis Research Center,
Mayo
Clinic - Scottsdale, Sun Health Research Institute, or The University of Arizona.
Winners from other high schools in the state who may be unable to work in the
metropolitan areas receive a cash award of $150. |
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a student intern or teacher award? |
The purpose of this contest is to help identify and recognize
students who can demonstrate superior understanding of the scientific process used in
research, the importance of the use of animals in the medical and biological sciences, and
who can artfully communicate that understanding in writing. All entries are judged on the
basis of scientific accuracy, logic, originality, creativity, command of the English
language and an understanding of the scientific process and the importance of use of
animals in research.
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The
topic of the essay is:
"How Has Biomedical Research Using Animals
Benefited a Pet, You, or Someone You Know?"
All high school students in public, private and parochial schools are eligible, providing they will be 16
years of age by the start of the summer internship.
** Postmark Deadline: March 14, 2008
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Submit essays in standard English with a bibliography that
must cite several different references (may include documented oral sources).
Essays should be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper, double-spaced and not to
exceed 750 words.
Fill out a Coversheet
You must submit a coversheet and two
copies of the essay to:
SwAEBR, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210101, Tucson, AZ
85721-0101
There should be no identifying
information on the essay except for the title.
Each essay should be
the original work of the student who enters and becomes the property of SwAEBR
upon submission.
For more information about the essay contest, call 520.621.3931 or contact
SwAEBR Coordinator
** Postmark
Deadline: March 14, 2008
Here
is what past winners have had to say about their internship experience...
- Arya,
Internship at Barrow Neurological Institute,
Behavioral Neurogenetics Lab
- Jordan,
Internship at Barrow Neurological Institute
Neuroimmunology Lab
- Julia,
Internship at the University of Arizona Environmental
Research Lab
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Rachel
- Internship at the Translational
Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Neurogenomics lab
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Veronica,
Internship at Barrow Neurological Institute, Visual Science Lab
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Michael,
Internship at University of Arizona - Gene Expression Lab
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Lauren,
Internship at University of Arizona - Gene Expression Lab
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Elise,
Internship at University of Arizona - Urology Lab
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Elizabeth,
Internship at Barrow Neurological Institute - Multiple Sclerosis research
- Beth,
Internship at Barrow Neurological Institute - Multiple Sclerosis research
- Tasnuva,
Internship at the University of Arizona - Ophthalmology research
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Jennifer,
Internship at Barrow Neurological Institute - Trauma research
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Mia, Internship at the University of Arizona Lab for Environmental &
Developmental Biology
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Arielle, Internship
completed at Barrow Neurological Institute
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Melissa, Internship
completed at Barrow Neurological Institute
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Megan, Internship at the University of Arizona Lab for Environmental &
Developmental Biology
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Casey, Internship completed at University of Arizona
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Aubrey, Internship completed internship at Harrington Arthritis
Research Center
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Megan,
Internship at the University of Arizona Cytogenetics Lab
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Kylie,
Internship completed at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
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Elizabeth, Internship completed at Barrow Neurological Institute
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KC, Internship completed at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
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Jessica, Internship completed at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
Check out some of our past winning essays:
| Tucson Winners |
2007,
2006,
2005, 2004,
2003,
2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 |
| Phoenix Winners |
2007,
2006,
2005,
2004,
2003,
2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 |
| State Winners |
2004, 2001 |
Click
Here to check out our link to Arizona's Regional Science Fairs
for more chances to win cash and awards!
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