APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Email February 28, 2007 Prepared by: Anna Pollack and Jennifer Cremeens, APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Co-Chairs If you have announcements you want included in this email, please send them to: opportunities@aphastudents.org Opportunities emails are now posted on our website, http://aphastudents.org/phso_weekly.php , along with archive versions. Internships   1. Graduate Intern, National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington, DC 2. Summer Internships with CDC, International     1. GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY  Internship focusing on health care coverage for immigrant children Forum for State Health Policy Leadership National Conference of State Legislatures Starts immediately.  A commitment through December 2007 is desired. Part time during the school year (10-20 hours/week)  Full time for Summer 2007 (35 hours/week) is possible (otherwise continue part-time) Stipend is $12-14 per hour  Duties: Provide research assistance on access and coverage issues with a particular focus on state policies that affect coverage for children in immigrant families.  Provide support on advanced administrative tasks such as planning meetings, workshops and audioconferences. Help develop and maintain website resources. Assist in survey design and implementation. Assist in writing policy reports and writing articles for biweekly newsletter. Requirements: Seeking masters or Ph.D. student in public policy, public health, law or related program. Good working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel and Word. Excellent writing skills. Some experience in health policy and some related work experience would be very helpful. Contact Information: Please send resume with cover letter to: Kala Ladenheim  National Conference of State Legislatures  444 North Capitol Street, NW     Suite 515  Washington, DC  20001  Fax: 202-737-1069  Email: health.chairs@ncsl.org References and writing sample required. For questions, call Kala at 202-624-5400 2. Summer Internships with CDC ANALYZING DATA FROM MORBIDITY SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES (2 POSITIONS) Location: Rural site: Lwak, student will be based in Kisumu, Kenya Urban site: Kibera slum, student will be based in Nairobi, Kenya Duration: Minimum of eight weeks, June-August 2007 (exact dates TBD) Languages: English Skills: Some quantitative skills Project Description: This project will involve work with CDC's International Emerging Infections Program (IEIP) in the analysis of population-based morbidity data from the IEIP sites. Data has been collected since late 2005 using PDAs for field data and paper forms for clinic data. Selected students will be involved in characterizing aspects of the study syndromes. Statistical evaluation of the data will involve calculation of rates, and use of both univariate and, possibly, multivariable analysis to evaluate the outcomes of interest. Student Responsibilities: 1) The students will be involved in the linking and analyzing of data from the morbidity surveillance datasets. It will involve some data cleaning and clarification of data with the field team. Depending on the skills of the student, data manipulation and analysis will be done in either Epi-Info (Access) or SAS. 2) The students would also be expected to assist in any outbreaks that might occur over the course of the summer. One of the primary responsibilities of the IEIP Kenya is to assist the Kenyan Ministry of Health in outbreak response. While we cannot anticipate what, if any, outbreaks might occur it is possible that the students would be asked to assist on an outbreak. Flexibility is therefore very important. 2) ESTABLISHING FEVER AND RESPIRATORY SURVEILLANCE IN DADAAB REFUGEE CAMP Location: Dadaab refugee camp, Dadaab, Kenya Duration: Minimum of eight weeks, June-August 2007 (exact dates TBD) Languages: English Skills: Some quantitative skills; program management; clinical skills an added advantage Project Description: This project will involve working with CDC's Global Disease Detection Division in Kenya with input/guidance from CDC Atlanta's Division of Global Migration and Quarantine. The position will be based in Dadaab refugee camps where CDC is setting up fever and respiratory surveillance. The position would be oriented toward logistics and getting the field activities up and running. A full-time program coordinator/medical officer is already on site working on this project so the student would work with this person to make sure systems are established, staff are properly trained, protocols are being followed, and specimens are adequately collected and shipped to Nairobi. There may be a possibility for the student to begin looking at the data depending on how quickly activities get up and running. Student Responsibilities: 1) Under day-to-day supervision of program coordinator, student would be expected to develop a systematic approach to monitoring field activities. Areas of key concern include training of staff, correct data collection, and logistics of specimen flow from site to Nairobi. 2) If activities get up and running by early summer and data are being collected, student would be asked to begin working on simple analyses. 3) Should there be an outbreak in the camp where CDC assistance is requested, the student may be asked to assist. Flexibility is therefore very important. 3) COORDINATION OF AVIAN INFLUENZA SENTINEL SURVEILLANCE SITES Location: Nairobi with travel to other parts of Kenya Duration: Minimum of eight weeks, June-August 2007 (exact dates TBD) Languages: English Skills: Data management; program coordination Project Description: This project will involve working with the Avian Influenza (AI) section of CDC Kenya's Global Disease Detection Division. CDC is working closely with the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Kenya to set up sentinel surveillance for influenza in 11 sites throughout the country. These activities are also in support of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) activities being rolled out in Kenya by MoH, CDC, and WHO. The student would assist the AI section with planned activities which are likely to include training, field support/monitoring of activities, and logistics. It would be ideal to identify a student with an interest in data management who could assist the data management section of the MoH with data presentation, simple analyses, and feedback to the field. Student Responsibilities: 1) Under the supervision of the CDC AI lead, student would assist with various aspects of the scale up of AI sentinel surveillance in Kenya. Primary activities will likely include; coordination, field support, training, support to MoH data section, and possible assisting with the writing of the dissemination reports to the field. If activities get up and running by early summer and data are being collected, student would be asked to begin working on simple analyses. 2) If there are any suspect cases of AI in birds or humans, it is possible the student would be asked to assist with the CDC response activities. Flexibility is therefore very important. 4) DETERMINING THE PREVALENCE OF MALARIA IN AN URBAN SLUM (PENDING CLEARANCE) Location: Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya) Duration: Minimum of eight weeks, June-August 2007 (exact dates TBD) Languages: English Skills: Data collection; knowledge/experience with PDAs an added advantage Project Description: This project will involve working with CDC's International Emerging Infections Program (IEIP) in Kibera, the largest contiguous slum in Africa, with advise/consult from CDC's Malaria Branch in Kisumu. An accurate understanding of malaria transmission in Kibera is not known. Pending clearance, CDC will be conducting a prevalence survey looking at malaria prevalence among pregnant women accessing antenatal care as well as a sample of the general population residing in the CDC surveillance villages in Kibera. Included in this study is an entomologic component where mosquitoes in Kibera will be trapped and differentiated. The study will be conducted twice - once post rainy season (June-July) and once during the dry season (Dec-Jan) so that a full understanding of malaria transmission in Kibera can be ascertained. The student would be involved in aspects related to setting up the study sites and following the study activities. Student Responsibilities: 1) Student would be involved in recruitment and training of field staff, supervision of data collection in the field (using PDA technology), monitoring of lab-related activities, and other duties to be determined. If data collection runs smoothly, student may be able to assist with data cleaning, and some preliminary analysis. If you are interested in any of these assignments, please send an email to Heather Burke at HBurke@ke.cdc.gov detailing which of the above assignments you are interested and including a CV and any letters of reference you may have. Please put "summer student opportunities" in the subject line. Unfortunately CDC does not provide student stipends but we will assist with aspects such as finding housing and transport to/from work. We will also cover costs associated with travel outside your assigned location should that be required. Deadline for receiving letters of interest is March 7 Contact Information: E-mail: Heather Burke at HBurke@ke.cdc.gov     Job Opportunities 1. Epidemiology Faculty, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA 2. Entry Level Health and Safety Specialist, Germantown, MD 3. Biostatistician, Sucampo, MD 4. Director, Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health, Wake Forest, NC 5. Program Associate – Newly-Appointed Local Health Officials Orientation Project, Washington, DC 6. Assistant Director of Genetic Resources, Genetic Alliance, Washington, DC   1. ROLLINS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY RECRUITMENT OF FACULTY AT ALL RANKS The Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (www.sph.emory.edu)  seeks scholars for tenured or tenure track faculty appointments at all academic ranks.  We are seeking candidates in all areas but particular emphasis will be on infectious disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology and neuroepidemiology.  Candidates for senior positions should have a strong record of scholarship with experience as a principal investigator for epidemiologic research studies and interest and skills in teaching.  Candidates for tenure-track positions must demonstrate the potential to become independent investigators and graduate-level teachers.   The Department of Epidemiology consists of 27 primary faculty with an additional 30 joint faculty members holding primary appointments in other departments (e.g., Environmental and Occupational Health, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Medicine) and 73 adjunct faculty, many affiliated with the neighboring Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society.  Research interests of the current faculty include epidemiological methods, cancer, infectious diseases, nutrition, reproductive health, cardiovascular diseases, and environmental health.  The Department also houses the regional NCI-supported Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the Center for Public Health Preparedness and Research and the Women’s and Children’s Center.  The Department offers the M.P.H., M.S.P.H. and Ph.D. degrees and collaborates in offering a Masters of Science in Clinical Research degree for biomedical investigators.     The Rollins School of Public Health is dedicated to teaching and research, currently employs 140 full-time faculty and enrolls over 900 full and part-time graduate students in its masters and doctoral programs.  The School and the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center, with such units as the Emory Schools of Medicine and Nursing and the Winship Cancer Institute, offer great opportunities for research collaborations in cancer and other chronic diseases, HIV and other infectious diseases, genetics, nutrition, environmental health, reproductive health and outcomes research.    The Rollins School of Public Health is located in a fairly new building on the Emory University campus, adjacent to the CDC, Emory’s Schools of Nursing and Medicine and a number of laboratory and clinical facilities.  The School includes six academic departments and offers joint MPH degrees with the schools of medicine, nursing, business and law.  Emory University, a major research university, enrolls over 11,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.   Applicants should send a letter indicating their interest accompanied by a curriculum vitae to:  David Kleinbaum, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30322 USA. Screening of applications will begin in November 2006, and continue until the positions are filled.  Starting dates are negotiable.  Applications will be considered confidential and references will not be contacted without the permission of applicants.  Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.   2. Entry-level Health and Safety Specialist - Germantown, MD/DC ATL International, Inc. has an immediate opening for an entry-level Health and Safety Specialist. Qualified candidates must have at least a Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety, environmental health, or related field and some direct experience, whether through internships or employment.  Excellent written and oral communication skills, good analytical abilities and a strong interest in the safety and health field are required. Prior experience in applying occupational health and safety regulations; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes and systems to identify potential health and safety hazards; and writing health and safety policy manuals and guidance documents is desired but not required. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume with salary expectation to atlhr@atlintl.com. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Education Assistance.  To find out more about ATL, please visit our website at www.atlintl.com  .  We are an EEO/AA employer.   3. BIOSTATISTICIAN Join a rapidly growing, exciting, Pre-IPO pharmaceutical company that already has an approved drug (Amitiza) on the market. If you meet the qualifications below and are interested in becoming part of a fast paced company with plenty of growth potential, please apply. Visit our website to find out more www.sucampo.com. EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS MS in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Strong SAS programming skills and understanding of database structures Knowledge of statistical methods for longitudinal data Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team framework BENEFITS Health & Dental Insurance on 1st day of employment Generous paid leave policy that includes vacation, sick & 12 paid holidays Paid Parking or Metrocheks/Smartpass Flexible Spending Plan Company paid life insurance Company paid Long Term Disability & ADD Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401k with employer match Contact Information: Please send your resume and salary requirements to jobs@sucampo.com. Please refer to job code BS-022207-CG in the subject line of your email. Resumes sent without salary requirements will not be considered.   4. DIRECTOR, MAYA ANGELOU RESEARCH CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Wake Forest University School of Medicine seeks applications for the position of Director of the Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health (MARCMH). This position will include a faculty appointment in the academic department that is most appropriate with respect to the expertise and interests of the appointee. Candidates should have the MD or PhD degree. The MARCMH is seeking candidates with exceptional leadership qualities, demonstrated excellence in research in a field relevant to minority health, and the ability to work collaboratively. The director will contribute to leading-edge thinking and intellectual capital designed to decrease minority health disparities. The overarching goals of the MARCMH are to enhance wellness, improve quality of life, and reduce the burden of disease in underrepresented minorities through education and research, and through dissemination and translation of new research findings into effective and efficient health care approaches. More than 20 medical school faculty members are currently associated with the Center and are participating in multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional programs in minority health, including research, education, career development, and health care. The Center has a mission oriented, renowned National Advisory Board and a local Regional Advisory Board. Wake Forest University School is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has an excellent quality of life, moderate four season climate, nearby mountains/ocean with affordable housing in a metropolitan area of approximately 1.3 million people. Wake Forest University School of Medicine is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and the diversity of its faculty and staff. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications including a current curriculum vitae or nominations should be sent by mail or e-mail to: Jane M. Foy, Chair Search Committee: Director of the Maya Angelou Research Center Attn: Adriene Cunningham, Dean’s Office Wake Forest University School of Medicine Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157 (336) 716-1977 E-mail: acunning@wfubmc.edu   5. Program Associate – Newly-Appointed Local Health Officials Orientation Project                                                                     The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), a national organization representing approximately 3,000 local public health departments (LHDs) nationwide, has an immediate opening for a 100% FTE Program Associate for the Newly-Appointed Local Health Officials Orientation project..  This position is funded through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.   GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES   This Program Associate position is a member of the Public Health Infrastructure and Systems primary work team, and contributes to the advancement of local public health practice by carrying out activities related to developing and testing a curriculum for newly-appointed local health officials.    General responsibilities include promoting and marketing the project; coordinating work with advisory committees and other NACCHO members; developing and disseminating project materials; assisting with testing the curriculum; assisting with developing and implementing surveys to gather feedback on curriculum content; and coordinating various aspects of the project, including meeting planning and logistics.     This is a full-time (100%) professional position requiring strong analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills.  The work involves partnerships with fellow staff, participation in associated professional organizations and groups, and collaboration with NACCHO member local public health departments.  The work also requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment.   Project Planning, Coordination, and Evaluation Serves as staff liaison to members, other organizations, pilot testing participants and other partners, in conjunction with the Program Manager and Co-Project Directors. Coordinates and prepares written summaries of project meetings, including committee meetings, conference calls, and potential site visits. Interfaces between NACCHO, NACCHO members, various committees, partner organizations, and funding organization. Serves as lead staff for specific programmatic activities, when designated by supervisor. Coordinates NACCHO’s work with that of other organizations and helps to ensure integration of project with other NACCHO projects. Provides input on project proposals, periodic reports to funding agencies, and other documents related to the project. Assists with evaluation of program effectiveness and program activities. Assists with training instructors. Project Promotion Develops PowerPoint presentations, brochures, or other marketing materials for use during project-related events and activities. Makes project-related presentations at meetings and conferences. Responds to project inquiries from LHDs nationwide. Identifies opportunities for marketing the project and assists in implementing promotional activities. Updates and maintains key areas of the project portion of the Web site. Drafts relevant reports, factsheets, and articles. Providing Research Assistance Researches and identifies relevant tools, resources, and exercises related to training and workforce development. Assists with conducting research on relevant issues, including those related to content for curriculum development. Other Represents NACCHO at meetings, as needed. Develops and/or maintains project-related databases. Assists with conference planning and implementation. Participates actively on assigned teams. Performs administrative support tasks, and other duties as assigned. NOTE: Some travel may be required. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in relevant professional field with a minimum of two years experience in a local public health setting. Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) or closely-related field preferred. Knowledge Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment Demonstrated interest in public health issues Knowledge of public health issues at the local, state and/or federal level Preferred:  Knowledge of curriculum development/adult learning theory Preferred:  Experience working in an association environment Abilities Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups, and to interact effectively with co-workers, members, funding agencies, partners, vendors, and other external stakeholders Excellent ability to communicate well with the public on the phone, via email, and in person Ability to interpret and explain technical research findings both orally and in writing Ability to collaborate in designing projects and program implementation Ability to coordinate meeting logistics Ability to multi-task Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames Ability to develop and maintain databases Ability to work independently as necessary to achieve high performance in position Ability to work effectively within teams Full accountability for all work responsibilities and outcomes, and for input to team(s) Skills Good research skills Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word Strong interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong analytical skills Strong organizational skills; ability to maintain accurate files Detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work Good presentation skills Customer service orientation, for both internal and external customers HIRING SALARY RANGE:            $40,176 to $49,818; salary will be commensurate with experience. JOB CLASSIFICATION:                 Exempt EOE:                                                   NACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer POSTING DATE:                              1/10/07 – Will be posted until the position is filled. 1.      This position is open to internal candidates wishing to be considered for these job responsibilities.  2.      If the position is not filled internally, it will be filled externally. Qualified applicants should send cover letter and resume to:  NACCHO, 1100 17th Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20036.  Fax: 202-783-1583 or email dpoux@naccho.org Attn:  Program Associate – NHOO.   No phone calls please.     6. Position:                  Assistant Director of Genetics Resources Reports To:                President & CEO Classification:            Professional, full-time, exempt employment Benefits:                     Paid vacation, health and holidays, medical insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, and employee contributed 403b retirement. Company:                   Genetic Alliance Location:                    4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 404, Washington, D.C.  20008 Salary Range:            Mid-50’s, Depending on Experience   Genetic Alliance (www.geneticalliance.org) transforms the leadership in the genetics advocacy community.  We increase the capacity of advocacy organizations to achieve their missions and leverage the voices of millions of individuals and families living with genetic conditions. We build communication and mentoring networks, design and sponsor rigorous training courses, and provide infrastructure that strengthens and empowers our 600 member organizations.  We are committed to capacity building in underserved and underrepresented communities. The technical assistance we provide to advocacy organizations results in measurable growth: increased access to services, funding for research, and support for emerging technologies. We seek an individual to join our team as Assistant Director of Genetics Resources.   Working in a team environment, the assistant director will be an energetic and experienced self-starter with the maturity to manage many partners, provide expertise and guidance about genetics, and manage several programs. Specific tasks/projects will include but are not limited to the following:      Provide genetics content expertise across the organization Manage programs in the National Consumer Center for Genetics Resources and Services Manage the Genetic Alliance’s project: Access to Credible Genetics Resources Network – a quality information project on single gene disorders, through a cooperative agreement with the CDC (http://www.geneticalliance.org/atcg)   To be successful, the assistant director will have excellent project management skills, and a background in genetics.  S/he will understand the organizations (grassroots advocacy, professional societies and government agencies) with which GA collaborates.  S/he will quickly grasp objectives of ongoing projects and work to demonstrate talents and behaviors that promote teamwork and excellence in product development on a timeline.  The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively; outstanding writing skills; an understanding of public health issues; the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, stimulating and demanding environment; experience with similar non-profit and mission-oriented organizations; an interest in professional development including personal and organizational capacity building; and a passion for Genetic Alliance’s core mission and values. Education Requires a Master’s Degree, preferably in genetic counseling, genetics, nursing, public health, or social work, and five years of relevant experience in the field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience and expertise in program management, project coordination, and information development are necessary. Selected candidate will have solid knowledge of the genetics field, particularly many genetic conditions, and keen judgment and abilities.  The assistant director will possess:   Excellent ability to communicate clearly and accurately to a range of audiences, particularly to consumers, both verbally and in writing Excellent writing and editing skills, including experience writing proposals and reports High level of performance in problem solving, and decision-making and team building skills Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficiency in working with database systems such as FileMaker Pro Experience coordinating meetings and conferences Superior project, organization and time management skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience managing project staff and interns Experience giving presentations to diverse audiences    Fluency in Spanish a plus How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to: Lisa Wise (lwise@geneticalliance.org) Subject: Assistant Director of Genetics Resources Women & minorities are strongly encouraged to apply No Phone Calls Please Start Date: Immediately. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered applicants and will receive responses from the Genetic Alliance.      Training and Award Opportunities 1.      WorkLife 2007, Call for Abstracts 2.      Call for Student Proposals, Roosevelt Institute 3.      ISEE Call for Abstracts 4.      Postdoctoral Research, UC Davis M.I.N.D. (Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute 5.      Call for Applications: PHSR Student Scholarships - Due March 5, 2007 6.      2007 CDC-EIS Conference Scholarships Available   1. WorkLife 2007: Protecting and Promoting Worker Health--A National Symposium September 10 - 11, 2007 Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland Abstracts must be received by March 16, 2007 On-line Submission at http://www.worklife2007.com. You are invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the WorkLife 2007 National Symposium. The Symposium will provide researchers, policymakers, practitioners, academics, employers, and labor leaders an opportunity to share their experiences with integrated and coordinated health protection and promotion programs. These worksite programs must address health risk by combining attention to both the individual workers and the environments in which they work. The conference planning committee is accepting abstracts on research and design, evaluation, and implementation of such worksite programs. View the preliminary symposium agenda online for more information about each session. Abstract Guidelines Participants may present current research; describe effective workplace programs, practices and policies; present approaches to program evaluation; or propose new conceptual frameworks or models. Please direct your presentation to a broad audience of stakeholders: practitioners, educators, policy makers, and researchers of diverse interests and disciplines. Potential topics include: best and promising practices (e.g., case studies: how to initiate, integrate, and evaluate integrated programs); economic analyses and issues; needs of specific employee or employer groups (e.g., mobile workers, concerns of small businesses); research aimed at work life that improves health, well being, and the ability to work; and stimulating and managing organizational change. Your abstract must address the following points, which will be rated in the selection process:     * Broad context, background, and importance (briefly)     * Specific purpose and objectives     * Approach (concisely)     * Summary of findings (if applicable) and future directions Abstract Submission Abstracts must be submitted via the internet at the following web address: http://www.worklife2007.com. Please limit the body of the abstract to 500 words or less. Include a title, author(s), organizational affiliation(s), and preference for poster or oral presentation. The abstracts of work selected for presentation will be included in the materials distributed to all meeting participants. Selection Approximately 20 abstracts will be selected for 10 minute oral presentations in a series of concurrent sessions at the conference. At least 60 abstracts will be selected for poster presentation. All oral presenters will be asked to submit a PowerPoint Presentation (no slides or overheads please) by August 10, 2007. Approximately 350 participants are expected. Limited travel funds may be available for selected presenters. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is March 16, 2007 and notices of acceptance will be sent by May 1, 2007. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Dori Reissman (DReissman@cdc.gov ).   2. Call for Student Proposals The Roosevelt Institution wants your ideas on how to: . Address the energy crisis . . Increase socio-economic diversity in higher education . . Make America work for working families . The Roosevelt Institution, the nation's first student think tank, is going to print three new publications, each with 25 ideas http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=byuf67bab.0.lwm467bab.tx54uobab.1789&ts=S0229&p=http%3A%2F%2Frooseveltinstitution.org%2Fpublications%2F25 ideas  from students on how to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time : fossil-fuel use; Ensuring equal access to higher education; and creating an economy that works for working families. The ideas will be short, cogent, and actionable. They will present real-world solutions for real-world problems. They will represent the ideas and dreams of college students from across the country who are not afraid to address the challenges of our generation, today. After the publications return from print, significant resources are Going toward implementing an amazing distribution plan that involves mail to federal and state legislators, promotion by our Summer legislative office, active outreach by our chapters, and to activists and policymakers around the country. We expect to see results from this publication.   Final Submission Due Date:  April 1 Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the month of March. Word Target:  650 words All policy proposals will be the front and back of a single sheet of paper, and should include the following sections: *             Title: Make it clear that it's a proposal, not an argument - and what the proposal is. (4-7 words) *             The idea: A one sentence summary of what you propose to do, how it helps solve the challenge, and hook that makes your idea great. (~20-30 words) *             Key facts: What is its potential impact? How many people will it affect? What is the size of the problem we're remedying? What is the social benefit? How much will it cost (if knowable)? (~50-75 words) *             History: Where did this idea come from? What like it has been tried? Is anyone currently trying it? Has it been implemented somewhere? Is there any historical precedent for this sort of thing at all? If it has been implemented, what are the results? *             Analysis: This is basically justifying the facts and figures on the front page. What would it cost, why would it cost that much? How many people would be affected and which people? Who benefits from this? Who should care about the idea? Is this federal, local, state, county, or something that would be implemented by a private business or university or nonprofit? If so, which would be the first states or businesses to adopt it? What makes it more plausible one place than another? *            Next steps: If someone is interested in running with this idea, what do they need to do? Are there related ideas bubbling up - if we switch to corn ethanol, for example, other forms of ethanol might come up here. Is this something someone could implement now or is it far out and would require more research to make it happen? If it is actionable, where do we start and what is the process for getting it done?   How to Submit Please send proposals (even as short as one sentence) or complete submissions to Caitlin Howarth at: caitlin.howarth@rooseveltinstitution.org A team of editors is currently on standby to help authors develop ideas and format them to fit the above formatting criteria Articles are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the month of March, and priority will be given to proposals received before the final submissions deadline of April 1, 2007.  Earlier submissions are more likely to be accepted. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified in May 2007. There is no limit on the number of proposals an author may submit. Single author and multi-author proposals are accepted.   3. ISEE 2007 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND SYMPOSIA  -  Deadline Extended to February 28, 2007 ISEE 19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 5-9, 2007 Mexico City, Mexico Translating Environmental Epidemiology into Action: Interventions for a Healthy Future *   Abstracts should be submitted through the ISEE 2007 Conference website at www.isee2007mx.org. Abstracts must be submitted in English by February 28, 2007. Please limit the body of the abstract to 300 words.  Abstracts will be peer reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by May 15, 2007. *   Applications for symposia should be submitted by February 28, 2007 through the ISEE 2007 Conference website. Please refer to the requirements for submission at www.isee2007mx.org/symposium.php.  Symposium abstracts will be peer-reviewed, and notifications of symposium acceptance will be sent by May 15, 2007. 4. Attention Epidemiology Graduate Students and Postdocs: The UC Davis M.I.N.D. (Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute is starting another year of the Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program in Autism Research with the goal of training professionals who are preparing for a career in research on autism.  This program provides a cadre of dedicated post-doctoral fellows with training in a broad range of disciplines, including neurosciences, psychology and assessment, genomics/genetics, epidemiology, animal models, bioethics, neurotoxicology, and immunology.  The Training Program is directed by Dr. Sally Rogers, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Dr. David Amaral, Professor of Neuroscience and Research Director of the M.I.N.D. Institute, with instruction by a diverse group of M.I.N.D. Institute faculty, representing a truly inter-disciplinary team of researchers. For additional information, see the attached flyer, contact Laura R. Lacy, Ph.D., at lrlacy@ucdavis.edu, or visit our website at: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/postdoc_training/index.html. You can also contact me at: ihp@ucdavis.edu. Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Ph.D., M.P.H. Professor in Epidemiology Deputy Director, UC Davis Center for Children’s Environmental Health Chief, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Fellow, Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (M.I.N.D.) Institute   5. Call for Applications: PHSR Student Scholarships - Due March 5, 2007 AcademyHealth is now accepting applications for student scholarships to attend AcademyHealth’s 2007 Annual Research Meeting and the Public Health Systems Research Interest Group Annual Meeting, scheduled for Saturday, June 2-Tuesday, June 5 in Orlando, Fla. Public Health Systems Research (PHSR) is a field of inquiry examining the organization, financing, performance and impact of health systems-defined as the constellation of governmental and non-governmental actors that influence population health, including health care providers, insurers, purchasers, public health agencies, community-based organizations and entities that operate outside the traditional sphere of health care. The student scholarships recognize graduate students who demonstrate potential to contribute to the field of PHSR through promising research. Scholarship recipients will receive $500 to be put towards registration and travel to attend AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting (ARM) and the PHSR IG Annual Meeting. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to present their research during the PHSR IG Meeting's poster session. Masters or doctoral students engaged in research that shows potential to advance our understanding of public health systems are encouraged to apply. The Student Scholarships strive to highlight the diversity of research interests that constitute PHSR - from inquiries into the relationship between the built environment and public health, to food safety, chronic disease and emergency preparedness. To be considered for this stipend, students must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program and engaged in promising research. The application deadline is Monday, March 5. To apply, students must submit: a completed Student Scholarship Form; an abstract for a poster to be presented at the PHSR Interest Group Meeting (this research maybe in progress); and, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or research project director. The selection committee will judge applicants based on the following criteria: quality of research; potential to contribute to the field of PHSR; enthusiasm for the field; support of faculty member or research project director. Applications may be submitted by E-mail to PHSR@AcademyHealth.org or postal mail to AcademyHealth, 1801-L K Street NW, Suite 701-L, Washington, DC 20006 Attention: PHSR Student Scholarship Committee. For more information, visit  http://www.academyhealth.org/interestgroups/phsr/studentscholarship.htm   6. 2007 EIS Conference Scholarships Available The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Alumni Association announces the availability of scholarships to participate in the 2007 EIS Conference to be held in Atlanta, GA, April 16 to 20, 2007. Up to eight scholarships of $800 each will be awarded to partially subsidize participation in the Conference. Further information about the EIS and the EIS Conference is available at http://www.cdc.gov/eis. Eligibility Persons who would be eligible to serve in the EIS in the next 2-3 years. Eligibility for EIS includes:     * physicians with at least one year of clinical training;     * Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or doctoral-degree holders in epidemiology, biostatistics, the social or behavioral sciences or the nutrition sciences;     * dentists, physician assistants and nurses with M.P.H. or equivalent degree; and     * veterinarians with M.P.H. or equivalent degree or relevant public health experience. Application Process Applicants should provide:     * name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and the name of current training program;     * relevant information about potential eligibility for the EIS;     * a brief essay (maximum of 500 words) describing why attending the EIS Conference is relevant to their career interests; and     * a letter in support of the application should be submitted by a mentor/faculty member. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Philip S. Brachman, Chair EISAA Scholarship Committee pbrachm@sph.emory.edu If it is not possible to submit the applications electronically, they should be mailed to: Dr. Philip S. Brachman Emory University Rollins School of Public Health 1518 Clifton Rd. NE., (7th Floor) Atlanta, Georgia 30322 To be considered, applications must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2007. Applicants will be notified of the results of their application on or about March 16, 2007. Reimbursing and Reporting Recipients will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $800 for expenses incurred relating to their participation (travel, lodging, meals) on submission of receipts documenting the expenses. Scholarship recipients will be expected to submit a report on their experiences and reactions to the Conference (500 word maximum) within one month after the Conference.