Tahukah anda!

1. Tahukah anda menurut survei unesco thn 1996, nama yang paling umum dipakai didunia adalah Mohammed.
2. Adalah bahwa kata-kata "Set" adalah kata2x yang memiliki arti paling banyak didalam kamus bahasa inggris keluaran Oxford. 
3. Ikan dari Capt.Jean Luc Picard bernama Livingston dan Kucing dari Lt.Data bernama Spot. 
4. Gas Hydrogen adalah unsur yang paling ringan yang ada didunia ini yaitu 0.08988 g/cc dan hidrogen padat adalah yang terberat didunia ini yaitu 70.6 g/cc. 
5. Singapore adalah satu2xnya negara dengan 1 stasiun kereta api. 
6. Leeuwarden, sebuah kota dibelanda dapat di lafalkan dengan 255 cara berbeda. 
7. kata2x yang tertua dan tidak berubah maknanya dalam bahasa inggris adalah "TOWN" 
8. Tahukah kalian bahwa nama2x benua didunia selalu diawali dan diakhiri oleh hurup yang sama dalam bahasa inggris. 
9.  Tahukah anda bahwa menurut teori relativitas einstein bahwa dimungkinan untuk bergerak lebih lambat atau lebih cepat daripada kecepatan cahaya tetapi tidak mungkin dapat bergerak sama dengan kecepatan cahaya. 
10. Tahukah kamu bahwa nama tengah dari Donald Duck adalah Fintleroy. 
11. Tahukah kamu bahwa Bill Gates di Gaji 1 $ setiap bulannya untuk berkerja di Microsoft. 
12. tahukah kamu ??? bahwa gladiator mendapat namanya dari pedang gladius.... 
13.  taukah anda, kembang api, roket, argometer ditemukan oleh org cina yang secara prinsipil sampe skrg ngga berubah?
14.  Tahukah kamu bahwa Kebanyakan orang secara tidak sadar lebih sering bebelok kesebelah kanan dibanding kesebelah kiri ketika berjalan. 
15. Tahukah kamu bahwa lebih banyak orang yang meninggal akibat tersedak dibandingkan mereka yang meninggal karena penyakit jantung koroner. 
16.  Tahukah kamu bahwa Kemungkinan orang tersambar petir digurun Nevada lebih besar dibandingkan dengan memenangkan lotto jackpot. 
17. Tahukah kamu bahwa seekora capung hanya memiliki rata2x waktu hidup 24 jam saja. Dan seekor ikan mas hanya memiliki 3 detik saja ingatan diotaknya.
18.  Tahukah kamu bahwa cowok itu lebih sensitif dibanding cewek ?

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Sydney Achievers International Scholarships, University of Sydney, Australia 

The University of Sydney takes great pleasure in announcing the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships for new international students commencing at the University in 2012.

These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to enjoy the ‘Sydney experience’ at one of the finest institutions of highereducation in the world.

Details are as follows:

SYDNEY ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (UNDERGRADUATE) Benefits
30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for a maximum of three years, (total value AUD$30,000) for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98* or equivalent.

Students who have already commenced tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing are not eligible. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs are also not eligible.

* For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see: http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements


SYDNEY ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (POSTGRADUATE)Benefits
30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each, available as a one-off award (total value AUD$10,000) for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney.
No living allowance is payable. 

Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other postgraduate programs are not eligible.

Application Procedure :
No separate application for a scholarship is necessary. An Application for Admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and Englishlanguage proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted/forecast results will not be considered.

Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.

Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.

Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.

Conditions
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated.

Successful candidates:

• must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship; 
• must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred; 
• will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year; 
• are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year; 
• are required to enrol as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a full-time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney; and 
• may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances. 

The University of Sydney reserves the right to make changes to this scholarships program without notice and at its discretion.

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Summer Research Program in Life Sciences and Technology, Switzerland 
The Summer Research Program in Life Sciences and Technology at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), will offer an intensive research training opportunity to 25undergraduate students interested in research careers in life sciences. This program will run from July 9th to August 31st 2012. 

Each student will gain hands-on lab experience under the supervision of an EPFL Faculty from one of our institutes. 

· Brain Mind Instutute (BMI) 

· Institute of Bioengineering (IBI) 

· Global Health Institute (GHI) 

· Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC) 

The SRP is made up of several parts and the student must participate in each one. 

· Two months of lab work (40 hours/week) 

· Friday Seminars 

· Closing Student Symposium 

· Social Events 

The participants will: 

· Gain hands-on research experience and training with exposure to cutting-edge research. 

· Experience what it is like to be a member of a research community working at the forefront of science, medicine and biotechnology. 

· Have the opportunity to apply what was learned in the classroom to understanding and solving actual research problems in the laboratory. 

· Acquire a better understanding of the scientific process and the application of the knowledge gained from basic science research and state-of-the-art techniques to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. 

· Improve their critical thinking skills, including learning how to evaluate scientific information, design experiments, formulate ideas and test hypotheses. 

· Explore career opportunities in academia by experiencing the excitement, frustration, and challenges of scientific research and gain an insight into what a career in the science entails. 

· Prepare for future independent research projects and advanced research in graduate school. 

The summer research fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis taking into consideration several criteria including the student’s academic record, personal statement and letters of recommendation. 

SRP Eligibility: 
To be considered for the program, applicants… 

· Must be enrolled in a degree program in biology, physics, chemistry, bio-engineering, orcomputational sciences and plan on pursuing a career in the life sciences. Basic Life Sciences backgound is essential. Previous lab experience is a plus. 

· Must be in good standing with a GPA equivalent to a 3.75/4.0 grade or higher and should have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework by the summer of 2012. (If your university does not use a 4 point scale, then include an explanation of the your grading scale with your motivation letter.) 

· Usually participants come from the top 10% of their class and have some research experience. Their essays show passion and motivation! 

· Sometimes we do select 1st year master’s students, but we mostly aim at undergraduates. (Undergraduate means the first 4 years of university training usually towards a bachelor’s degree.) Students from the medically focused studies are also welcome to apply, but we like to see that their background also includes hard science, ie physics, quantiative biology, genetics courses etc. 

· Please keep in mind that last year, we received almost 800 complete applications! This unfortunately makes the acceptance rate very low. We will announce the selected participants 2 to 3 weeks after the deadline. 

Applicants must submit a complete on-line application, including pdf uploads of the following: 

· A CV (1 – 2 pages) 

· A motivation letter (maximum 1000 words) describing your academic background, scientific interests, any previous research experience, what you will bring to the program and what you hope to accomplish from attending the summer research program. 

· A short explanation of why you would like to work in the labs that you chose. One or two sentences will be sufficient for each lab. 

· Official copy of the student’s university academic transcript or school official list of classes and grades. (in English or one of the major European languates) up to the moment of the SRP application. (The candidate may translate their transcript her(him)self and have a faculty member sign it to verify its authenticity.) 

· Two e-mail addresses of faculty or instructors who are familiar with the student and are in a position to assess the student’s capabilities and potential for a career in science. If you have had the opportunity to work in a lab, please include a recommendation from the lab head. A link will be sent to the referee shortly afterwards for uploading their recommendation. 

Additional Requirements 

The intensive nature of the program requires full-time commitment (~40 hours/week) from the participants. All the participants are required to attend all scheduled events and activities related to the program. Therefore, participants may not attend another summer school or commit to other activities during the duration of this program that could interfere with their work. Students must be present the entire length of the program. Most weekends are free for your own enjoyment. 

General Info, Housing, Stipend, Visas 

· Up to 25 students are selected from over 750 applicants per year. 

· There is no restriction on nationality. 

· It is free to apply! No cost! 

· A financial compensation for living and housing expenses are provided for all successful candidates. 

· The majority of travel expenses are covered by program sponsors and the School of Life Sciences. Students are asked to make their own travel arrangements and the SRP coordinator will reimburse the amount once the program starts. In general, up to 1,200 CHF for overseas travel and up to 500 CHF for European travel is covered. 

· Housing is provided in the Lausanne area for the duration of the program. 

· Students must ensure that they have a valid health and accident insurance. 

· The working language is English. 

· Some funding is available for excursions and social events 

Housing
How will the housing be arranged? 

The program coordinator will arrange and pay for the housing out of the stipend. Because it is very difficult to find housing for 25 students in one place, we usually use two lodgings. Students from other programs will also be housed in these buildings. Normally, you have your own single room and share a common living area for cooking and eating. The program coordinator will inform you when your housing assignment is made, how to contact them and where it is located. 

Money Matters 

When will I receive my stipend? 

After your housing as been paid for, the remaining money of your stipend will be paid in two sums: one at the beginning of the program and one in the middle of the program. Housing uses about half of the stipend leaving approximately 1,500 CHF to live on. Students have been able to manage on this amount by being careful. It is advised to bring extra money for weekend travel. 

Travel Expenses: 

Up to 500 CHF for European travel and up to 1200 CHF for overseas travel will be reimbursed at the beginning of the program. You must have receipts showing the price paid for travel when you arrive at the EPFL. 

Visas
You may or may not need a visa depending on your nationality. Since the procedure varies from year to year, the program coordinator and our human resources office will advise you as to what to do once you are admitted to the program. 

Deadline for Applications: February 6th 2012 

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Biology Scholarships for Overseas Students, University of York, UK
The Department of Biology will award up to five scholarships to overseas students for undergraduate entry in 2012 (or for deferred entry in 2013). Each scholarship is worth £1000 annually for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the balance of the costs of their course.

ELIGIBILITY
If you are applying for one of the three-year or four-year Biology or Biology specialist degree programs, and are liable to pay overseas fees, you are eligible to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Scholarship applications should be made on the Biology Overseas Students Scholarship application form. Scholarship applications will be considered from those who have already applied, or have been accepted, for admission on to the course.

Completed application forms should arrive at the University no later than 22 June 2012, but candidates should apply as early as possible. Late applications may not be considered.

Decisions will be made as soon as possible after the closing date. If a candidate’s admission to the course is dependent on examination results that are not known until a later date, the award of a scholarship will be conditional.

SELECTION
A Departmental Committee is responsible for the selection of award-holders. The Committee will consider each applicant’s academic achievement and potential for academic success, as well as his or her financial circumstances.

RENEWAL OF AWARDS

Providing an award-holder’s fees status remains as overseas, a scholarship will normally be renewed each year for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress, including satisfactory tutorial reports and a mark of at least 50% in continuous assessment.

TERMINATION OF AWARDS

A scholarship may be terminated at any time when an unsatisfactory progress report is received by the department, or when an award-holder ceases to be a registered student of the University.

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