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Contact List of Member Professional Associations
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The Ventures Scholars Program understands the importance
of linking with professional associations and organizations
that can help Ventures Scholars prepare for math- and
science-based careers.
To date, the following professional associations and
organizations have partnered with the Ventures Scholars
Program to assist high school and undergraduate Ventures
Scholars. A contact person's name, email address and
phone number are included. Speak with the contact person
career opportunities as well as scholarship opportunities.
American
Academy of Family Physicians
Family practice is the medical specialty that integrates
the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences to
provide continuing and comprehensive health care to
individuals and families. The scope of family practice
encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system
and every disease entity. Family physicians provide
diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses,
health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance,
counseling, and patient education. They work in a variety
of clinical settings and professional areas. In addition
to direct patient care, family physicians pursue opportunities
in academics, administration, research and public policy.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is
the national association of family doctors and one of
the largest national medical organizations. For more
information about family practice, visit the Academy's
Web site at www.aafp.org.
Click on the student tab to access the Virtual Family
Medicine Interest Group for an inside look at the specialty
of family practice.
Contact:
Jay Fetter, Student Interest/Special Constiuencies Manager
Phone: (913) 906-6000 x6724
E-mail: jfetter@aafp.org
Zori Rodriguez, Student Interest/Special Constiuencies
Manager
Phone: (913) 906-6000 x4134
Email: Zrodrigu@aafp.org
American
Association of Colleges of Nursing
The potential and the solution to the nursing shortage
lies in the profession of nursing itself and in the
tremendous range of opportunity it offers to young people
considering a career in health care. Our job is to communicate
that message and bring the image of the nursing profession
in line with the realities of its tremendous social
importance and personal potential for career satisfaction.
Please go to http://www.nursesource.org/.
Contact:
Pamela Malloy
Director of Special Projects
1 Dupont Circle, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20034
(202) 463-6930
pmalloy@aacn.nche.edu
www.aacn.nche.edu
American
Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Did you know that pharmacy is the third largest health
profession in the US and that pharmacists play a vital
role in improving patient care through the medicine
and information they provide? Pharmacy majors learn
to provide drug products and drug information in all
areas of patient care. They also learn to monitor drug
therapy in order to ensure that the treatment is appropriate,
safe, therapeutically effective, and cost-effective.
If you are interested in chemistry, biology, math, solving
problems and helping others, this career may be for
you. A student who majors in pharmacy prepares students
to provide the drugs used in treatment of disease and
to monitor drug therapy. Many pharmacists work closely
with the physicians and other health professionals in
educating and motivating patients to manage their drug
therapy. Some colleges of pharmacy in the United States
prepare students to provide these services.
Contact:
Libby J. Ross, PharmCAS & Student Affairs
Phone: (703) 739-2330 x1024
Email: lross@aacp.org
American
Dental Education Association
ADEA is the leading national organization for dental
education. Our members include all U.S. and Canadian
dental schools, advanced dental education programs,
hospital dental education programs, allied dental education
programs, corporations, faculty, and students.
The ADEA has a continuing commitment to leadership
and diversity. The mission of the American Dental Education
Association is to lead individuals and institutions
of the dental education community to address contemporary
issues influencing education, research, and the delivery
of oral health care for the improvement of the health
of the public.
Contact:
Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, Associate Executive Director
Phone: (202) 667-9433
Email: sinkfordj@adea.org
American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The objective of the American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics is to advance the arts, sciences, and
technology of aeronautics and astronautics. The Institute
encourages original research, furthers dissemination
of new knowledge, fosters the professional development
of those engaged in scientific and engineering activities,
improves public understanding of the profession and
its contributions, fosters education in engineering
and science, promotes communication among engineers
and scientists as well as other professional groups,
and stimulates outstanding professional accomplishments.
The AIAA
Foundation supports the viability of the future
aerospace professional, practicing aerospace professionals
and the organizations and institutions involved in aerospace
by: funding student programs including financial assistance,
research opportunities and professional contact; recognizing
outstanding individual contributions; and providing
other services to aerospace professionals. The AIAA
Foundation funds a number of scholarships on both the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
AIAA's
undergraduate scholarship program offers 30 scholarships
of $2,000 - $2,500 to one or more college sophomores,
juniors, and seniors each year. Students also have the
opportunity to renew the scholarship annually until
they graduate.
Contact:
Stephen Brock, Student Programs Liaison
Phone: (703) 264-7536
Email: stephenb@aiaa.org
American
Occupational Therapy Association
Young or old, we all have a job to do - the job of living.
Learning, growing, playing, working, managing our homes,
and caring for our families are among the "occupations"
of life. Unfortunately, physical, emotional, or other
challenges often prevent people from fully participating
in the job of living. Disease, injury, depression, or
developmental problems can make it difficult for people
to do everyday tasks or be active and independent.
Occupational therapy - a vibrant, growing profession
- makes it possible for people to achieve independence
and to enjoy life to its fullest. By choosing a career
in occupational therapy, you will make a difference!
You will be able to improve the lives of people, from
newborns to the very old.
Contact:
Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Student Liaison
Phone: (301) 652-6611 ext. 2051
E-mail: fgainer@aota.org
American
Physical Therapy Association
In today’s health care system, physical therapists
are the experts in the examination and treatment of
musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems that affect
peoples’ abilities to move the way they want and
function as well as they want in their daily lives.
In today’s health care system, physical therapists
are the experts in the examination and treatment of
musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems that affect
peoples’ abilities to move the way they want and
function as well as they want in their daily lives.
Contact:
Johnette L. Meadows, PT, Director of Minority/International
Affairs
Phone: (703) 706-3143
Email: johnettemeadows@apta.org
American
Speech-Language Hearing Association
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association promotes
the interests of and provide the highest quality services
for professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology,
and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for
people with communication disabilities.
Contact:
Loretta M. Nunez
Director, Academic Affairs
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 897-5700 ext. 4418
lunez@asha.org
www.asha.org
Associated
Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY)
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) is
a consortium of the 14 medical schools, public and private,
in the State of New York. Specifically, AMS develops
and implements projects on behalf of the medical schools,
carries on public education activities through distribution
of position papers, organizes conferences and strives
to play a constructive role in health policy making
in the State by making available to legislators and
policy makers the expertise that resides in the schools.
An example of AMS programming is the statewide effort
to increase enrollment of underrepresented minorities
and the economically disadvantaged in New York medical
schools. Through its Office of Minority Affairs, AMS
carries on a multi-faceted program that includes academic
enrichment for pre-college and college students along
with recruitment conferences for both high school and
college students.
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High School Ventures Scholars
in New York City: iMentor matches young people
from underserved communities in New York City with
adult volunteers. Mentors & mentees email one
another regularly, meet in-person a few times each
semester at iMentor-sponsored events, and collaborate
on-line on projects designed to improve students'
reading, writing, research, and technology skills.
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Undergraduate Ventures Scholars:
Each year, the Associated Medical Schools of New
York sponsors a Health Careers Conference and Recruitment
Fair for college students. For information about
AMSNY programs, go to www.amsny.org/programs.shtml.
Contact:
Henryne Tobias, Project Director
Phone: (212) 643-8952
Email: henrynetobias@amsny.org Association of American
Veterinary Medical Colleges
Students enrolled in veterinary colleges come from a
wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds.
Generally, you want an undergraduate school that offers
a strong science program. Students wishing to apply
to veterinary college should earn good grades in their
pre-professional studies, especially in math and science.
It is not necessary that a student complete a program
specifically labeled "pre-veterinary" or "pre-vet."
It is, however, necessary for applicants to complete
all prerequisite requirements before enrolling in a
veterinary medical college. These requirements vary
significantly from one institution to another. For a
complete list of specific veterinary college prerequisites,
please order and consult the Veterinary Medical School
Admissions Requirements in the United States and Canada
(VMSAR) book by calling Purdue University Press at (800)
247-6553.
Contact:
Brian Smith, Student Services Coordinator
Phone: (877) 862-2740
Email: vmcas@aavmc.org
Association
of Physician Assistant Programs
The Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP)
is the only national organization in the United States
representing physician assistant (PA) educational programs.
Physician assistants are educated in intensive medical
programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission
on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) .
The average PA program curriculum is 111 weeks, compared
with 155 weeks for medical school. PA programs look
for students who have a desire to study, work hard,
and to be of service to their community. Some physician
assistant programs require applicants to have previous
health care experience and some college education. Commonly
nurses, EMTs, and paramedics apply to PA programs. Check-out
the following two resources for more information:
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Check with the more than 130 PA educational
programs of interest to you for a list of their
prerequisites.
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For more detailed information for each program,
you should subscribe to the On-line
PA Programs Directory. This on-line catalog
lists addresses, admissions deadlines, course requirements
and other relevant information. The Directory's
search function allows customized searches among
the program databases, allowing you to search by
tuition level, degree sought, application deadline,
CASPA participation and more. You can easily compare
more than 130 PA programs nationwide to find the
best PA educational programs to meet your needs.
Contact:
Geraldene Darden, Assistant Director of Marketing
Phone: (703) 836-2272 ext. 3413
Email: gdarden@aapa.org
Association
of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
Optometrists perform comprehensive examinations of both
the internal and external structures of the eye, carry
out subjective and objective tests to evaluate patients'
vision, analyze the test findings, establish a diagnosis,
and determine the appropriate treatment. Optometrists
treat a variety of conditions and illnesses. They treat
eye diseases such as glaucoma and ulcers; visual skill
problems such as the inability to move, align, fixate
and focus the eye; and clarity problems such as simple
near or farsightedness or complications due to the aging
process, disease, accident, or malfunction.
Contact:
Enid-Mai Jones
Director, Career Promotion and Student Affairs
6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 510
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 231-5944 ext. 3019
ejones@opted.org
www.opted.org
Engineering
Education Service Center (EESC)
The EESC is a full service, K-12 engineering education
center. We publish the FREE Pre-Engineering Times newsletter
as well as other books and informative materials. We
provide many online resources about engineering, engineering
education, scholarships, competitions, college events
and much more for students, parents, teachers and guidance
counselors. The EESC also provides presentations, workshops,
publications and services for pre-engineering programs
to ensure that they have the supporting materials or
services needed.
Contact:
Celeste Baine
Director, Engineering Education Service Center
Editor, The Pre-Engineering Times
VP of Career Guidance, Society of Women Engineers -
NW Section
PO Box 70326
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 988-1005
www.engineeringedu.com
Foundation
of New York State Nurses' Association
The Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association
is a not-for-profit corporation. Charitable, educational,
literary, and scientific in nature, the Foundation's
primary purpose is to increase public knowledge and
understanding of nursing, the nursing profession, and
the arts and sciences on which human health depends.
It addresses its mission through three program centers:
The Center for Public
Education...
dedicated to improving health care, health consciousness
and public understanding and utilization of professional
nurses.
The Center for Nursing
Research...
dedicated to improving nursing practice through nursing
research.
The Bellevue Alumnae
Center for Nursing History...
dedicated to preserving and promoting understanding
of the profession's magnificent services to society.
Contact:
Susan Fraley, MS, RN, Executive Director
Phone: (518) 456-7858 ext. 29
Email: sfraley@foundationnysnurses.org
Lucent
Global Scholars Science Program
Optimize your Studies in Math,
Science and Engineering
Compete to become a Lucent Global Science Scholar -
for the opportunity to spend a week at Bell Labs, meet
leading scientists - including a Nobel Prize winning
physicist, engage in team work with peers from around
the world, and win a one-time $5,000 cash award.
Click on www.iie.org/programs/lucent
for more information and a downloadable application,
due on February 25, 2004.
Contact:
Beth Barak, Lucent Global Science Scholars Program
Institute of International Education
Phone: (212) 984-5495
Email: bbarak@iie.org
www.iie.org/programs/lucent
Mathematical
Association of America
The Mathematical Association of America strives to advance
the mathematical sciences, especially at the collegiate
level. Of central importance in this mission is the
role of students as they enter college, pursue their
education and make their way into the work force or
field of advanced study. The MAA works to support the
efforts and activities of students at all of these points
of their mathematical journey.
The MAA
Student Chapters program encourages students to
continue study in the mathematical sciences and provides
opportunities to meet with other students interested
in mathematics, interact with prominent mathematicians
at national meetings, and receive career information.
There are no scholastic requirements; students need
not have a particular class standing, grade point average,
or be mathematics majors.
Contact:
Michael Pearson, Director of Programs and Services
Phone: (202) 387-5200
Email: pearson@maa.org
Minority
Health Professions Foundation
The Minority Health Professions Foundation (MHPF) is
dedicated to providing the highest level of support
for the advancement of professional development, education,
research and community service for minorities. In addition,
we work diligently to ensure that the advancement of
health professions among minorities works directly to
serve the health and wellness of our often-underserved
communities.
Our 12 colleges and universities educate and train
50 percent of African American physicians, 50 percent
of African American dentists, 50 percent of African
American pharmacists and 75 percent of African American
veterinarians in the United States. We have also educated
growing numbers of minorities with doctorates in the
biomedical sciences and related disciplines.
Without our schools, the number of minority professionals
in the United States would be even more under-represented
as practitioners and in other leadership positions than
at present. And, without our graduates, our communities
would be even more underserved with respect to quality
healthcare.
Contact:
Anika Foster, MPH, Professional Development Manager
Phone: (404) 756-8931
Email: afoster@minorityhealth.org
Minority
Medical Education Program (MMEP)—Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
has a commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented
minorities in medical education. Our training and exposure
opportunities can help put you on the path to a career
in medicine.
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High School and Undergraduate
Ventures Scholars: For even more resources
about deciding and preparing to apply, visit Considering
a Career In Medicine and Applying
to Medical School. The Minorities in Medicine
site provides information related to minority medical
student preparation, the medical education pipeline,
and financial aid opportunities available to minorities.
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Undergraduate Ventures
Scholars:
Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP)
Take advantage of this FREE (full tuition, housing,
and meals) six-week summer medical school preparatory
program to help promising, highly motivated minority
students gain admission to medical schools.
Contact:
National Program Office
Phone: (877) 310-MMEP
Email: mmep@aamc.org
National
Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
NACME (the National Action Council for Minorities in
Engineering) has provided leadership and support for
the national effort to increase the representation of
successful African American, American Indian and Latino
women and men in engineering and technology, math- and
science-based careers.
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High School Ventures Scholars:
NACME's precollege programs have assisted and enlightened
thousands of young people through the years, and
continue to do so today. NACME's extensive scholarship
programs support achievement from coast to coast.
In addition to this site, we encourage Ventures
Scholars to visit Math Is Power, Figure This! and
NACME's newest site, GuideMeNACME. Go to www.nacme.org/prec/precollege.html.
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Undergraduate Ventures Scholars:
NACME has a lot to offer university students.
From their extensive scholarships section to the
list of engineering societies, you're sure to find
the information you need. Go to www.nacme.org/univ/university.html.
Contact:
Aileen Walter, Vice President, Scholarship Management
Phone: (212) 279-2626 ext. 241
Email: awalter@nacme.org
National
Hispanic Institute
The National Hispanic Institute was founded 20 years
ago in Austin, Texas. Beginning with only 90 students
for the Young Leaders Conference in 1981, the work of
the Institute today features eight different leadership
programs that operate both nationally and internationally
and serve between 3,200 to 4,000 students a year. NHI’s
primary work is to provide high achieving Latino youth
in high school and college with key learning experiences
that hone their skills as future leaders in the Latino
community. Information about several of their programs
are listed below. Click
here for more information about NHI programs.
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High School Sophomore Ventures
Scholars: The
Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session
is the most popular and recognized high school age
leadership program of NHI. Started in 1983, it is
conducted at five national training sites in Texas,
Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, and California.
It is organized around a youth state government
to introduce the students to organizational and
public issues that impact the Latino community.
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High School Junior Ventures
Scholars: The
Collegiate World Series is the third high school
leadership project of NHI. It guides high school
seniors in the admissions process. Three CWS projects
take place during the summer. Seven to ten additional
projects are implemented each year through contracts
with school districts that request similar services
for their graduating seniors.
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High School Senior and
Undergraduate Ventures Scholars: The
Mexico Language Program is offered to students
after high school graduation and during college.
They travel to El Tecnológico in Monterrey,
Mexico, where they receive language instruction
in an intensive month long course taught by college
professors. They live in university dormitories,
supervised by adult employed for the summer by NHI.
They participate in several cultural enrichment
tours and student social life on and off campus.
College students who wish to participate in the
MLP and receive credit can go to through NHI's University
of Guanajuato program near Mexico City, D.F.
Undergraduate Ventures Scholars:
The purpose of the John
F. Lopez Fellowship program is to provide college
age young men and women with a means to share their
developing knowledge and expertise with others. As counselors,
research specialists, trainers and planners, interns
gain direct interactive experiences that enable them
to critically examine the needs and capacities required
for future leadership. To date, over 80 selected students
have participated as John F. Lopez Fellows at NHI.
Contact:
Julio Irving Cotto, Director of Collegiate Services
Phone: (512) 357-6137 ext. 205
E-mail: jcotto@nhimail.com
National
Learning for Life Program
High School Ventures Scholars:
Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of
Learning for Life's career education program for young
men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth
grade) through 20 years old. Exploring's purpose is
to provide experiences that help young people mature
and to prepare them to become responsible and caring
adults. Exploring programs are based on five areas of
emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, service
learning, character education, and leadership experience.
Explorers can specialize in a variety of career skills,
including Engineering, Health, and Science.
Go to www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/index.html.
National
Student Nurses' Association
The nursing profession needs talented, caring people
from every ethnic and religious background. Nursing
offers opportunities from bedside practice, nurse practitioner
positions, and top management appointments in all kinds
of health-care settings. There are many specialties
to choose from and nursing jobs are available everywhere
in the United States as well as internationally. The
job outlook for nursing is excellent! Nursing school
is intellectually challenging. Students need to be motivated
with a genuine desire to help others regardless of how
difficult their illness might be. Check-out the following
two resources to find out more:
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National
Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Career Center
where you can explore a career in nursing and find
listings of nursing programs in the US.
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The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's
Future Discover Nursing Web site: www.discovernursing.com
includes a searchable nursing scholarship data base
and profiles of nurses in many different specialties.
The National Student Nurses' Association is a membership
organization representing students in Associate
Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, generic Masters
and generic Doctoral programs preparing students
for Registered Nurse licensure, as well as registered
nurses with associate degrees and Diplomas in RN
to BSN programs.
Contact:
Susan Wong, CAE
Phone: (718) 210-0705 ext. 105
E-mail: susan@nsna.org
Ohio
Veterinary Medical Association
Today's veterinarians are in the unique position of
being the only doctors trained to protect the health
of both animals and people. They are not only educated
to meet the health needs of every species of animal
but they play a significant role in environmental protection,
food safety, and public health.
According to consumer surveys, veterinarians consistently
rank among the most respected professionals in the country.
Currently close to 80,000 veterinarians actively practice
in the United States and the profession is growing at
a rate of approximately 3% per year.
Contact:
Melinda Capers, Communications Director
Phone: (614) 486-7253
Email: mcc@ohiovma.org
SUNY
Metropolitan Recruitment Center
The State University of New York Metropolitan Recruitment
Center (MRC), located in Manhattan, provides targeted
outreach programs and services regarding the University
to students, parents, and secondary school counselors
in the New York metropolitan and surrounding area. The
MRC is the regional representative for the State University
of New York's 64 campuses.
Contact:
Randy H. Miller, Director
Phone: (212) 818-1204
Email: millerra@sysadm.suny.edu
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