Friday, September 8, 2017

Do You Have An Interest in Toxicology as a Career?

The Society of Toxicology (SOT) invites students to consider a career in toxicology. They offer students and their advisors the opportunity to learn more about toxicology by attending a special program for undergraduate students at the SOT Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, March 11-15, 2018.

On a more local level, the Northland SOT Regional meeting occurs in September and students may register for free!  This meeting, in Eagan, MN, is only about 40 minutes from St. Olaf!
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Toxicologists address critical issues and make the world a healthier and safer place by studying the effects of physical, biological, and chemical agents on people, animals, and the environment. Many students who learn about the discipline of toxicology are excited about career opportunities that involve research and the potential to make a positive contribution to health and safety.

More information can be found on theUndergraduate Student  events page.

For students with data to present, the Abstract Submission deadline is Noon ET on October 9. Award deadlines are October 9.

Undergraduate Diversity Program Student and Advisor Awards
Travel support to attend the 3-day Undergraduate Diversity Program; sophomores and juniors preferred; eligibility criteria include at least one of the following: students from diverse backgrounds including groups under-represented in the sciences, first generation college, or from institutions that receive no more than $6 million NIH funding per year.

Undergraduate and graduate students from under-represented groups who were selected for the 2014-2017 Undergraduate Diversity Program and have abstracts accepted for the meeting.

Undergraduate students who have abstracts accepted for the meeting. 

Annual Meeting Registration Waiver (for San Antonio meeting)
Undergraduate students submit the Registration Form with a copy of their student ID to Jim Dailey, Meeting Registrar, via email or fax: 703.438.3113.

Sunday Undergraduate Education Program (at San Antonio meeting)
A special program to introduce students to toxicology and graduate studies is open at no charge to undergraduates who register on the meeting registration form.

Diversity Initiatives Endowment Career Development Award
Undergraduate and graduate students from backgrounds under-represented in the sciences can apply for travel funding to attend additional education and career development opportunities to enhance their personal development.

Please be in touch with Rachel Woodson if you have any questions about the San Antonio meeting or any of these awards.

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