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Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research

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The Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to offer a 10-week, paid summer undergraduate research fellowship program to engage undergraduate students in basic, cardiovascular research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The program offers hands-on wet bench experience led by a Frankel CVC faculty mentor.

Fellows are matched to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member conducting research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. In addition to working as a laboratory assistant within their mentor’s lab, fellows will attend weekly scientific seminars, participate in organized social events, and close the summer with an oral presentation of their research findings to faculty, staff, and peers at the End of Summer Symposium. 

The fellowship stipend is paid via bi-weekly paychecks (direct deposit available) at a rate of $15 per hour (pre-tax) for ten weeks of full-time work (40 hours per week). 

Applications are due by January 10, 2025.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session (11/20/2024)

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Please join Fulbright U.S. Student Program staff and Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors for an information session to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad for 1 year to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips, and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, attendees will enter a breakout room with Ohio State Fulbright advisors to learn more about applying through their institution.

Undergraduate students from any discipline are welcome to attend. For undergraduate students, these grants are post-graduation opportunities and juniors may be particularly interested since they will be able to start a Fulbright application this spring to go abroad after they graduate.

The Fulbright information session will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, November 20 from 2-3:15 pm. Register for the session.

Questions? Please reach out to the Undergraduate Fellowship Office at fellowships@osu.edu.

BIOCHEM 4511 UG TA positions available for Spring 2025

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CBC has several openings for Biochem 4511 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) in Spring 2025.

UGTAs in this course attend lectures, lead recitations, provide office hours for students, proctor and grade exams, and attend staff meetings related to the course. Serving as a TA for this course is an excellent opportunity to develop strong professional skills in scientific communication.

The estimated time commitment can vary, but is generally ~10-12 hr/week, depending on your schedule and availability. Pay is hourly at $14/hr and you will be expected to submit a weekly timesheet.

You must have already completed Biochem 5613, and be currently enrolled in or have completed Biochem 5614 at the time of your application to be eligible for a position. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday November 25. We expect to notify students if they are chosen for the TA positions by the week of December 9th.

Apply to be a Biochem 4511 TA in Spring 2025

Summer 2025 Research/Internships at Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

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Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a variety of summer research and internship opportunities. These programs are mainly for undergraduate students. All programs are NIH-funded; applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents and have a GPA of at least 2.85. Students from diverse backgrounds groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.

Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
EICS Webpage
EICS 2025 Flyer

The EICS program focuses on research training in the cardiovascular sciences with medical school faculty. The curriculum includes biomedical laboratory research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
ENGAGED Webpage
ENGAGED 2025 Flyer

The ENGAGED program aims to increase diversity in aging-related research. The curriculum includes biomedical research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) Internship

Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
TRAC Webpage
TRAC 2025 Flyer

TRAC is an exciting opportunity to engage in an innovative program that offers a unique child health and development research experience focused on a topic that matters to you.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

UK Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics

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The University of Kentucky is accepting applications for its Master’s in Forensics Toxicology & Analytical Genetics. The program has two areas of concentration: Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry and Forensic/Analytical Genetics.

Through the common core curriculum, students in both concentrations will graduate with a skill set in advanced forensic toxicology, advanced analytical genetics, writing, communication, professionalism, ethics, legal perspectives and workplace-specific skills. The curriculum contains two internships which provide students with hands-on experiences necessary to be competitive in the job market upon exiting the program. This is a two-year program.

Tuition for this program is assessed at a special rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents significant savings for out-of-state students. Graduates will be competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of: drug testing and analysis, DNA/genetic testing and analysis, forensic governmental divisions, hospital clinical labs, cancer genetics, genealogy, research and developmental laboratories, and crime laboratories.

Applications received before April 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no GRE requirement.

For more information, contact Dr. Isabel Mellon, Director of Graduate Studies, at toxandcancerbio@uky.edu.

Iota Sigma Pi, a National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry

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Iota Sigma Pi, the National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry, invites female and non-binary CBC students to apply for membership. Their group includes professional women chemists, teachers, and professors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the field of chemistry or allied fields.

Why join Iota Sigma Pi?

  • Nationwide Presence: Active chapters across the U.S. offer in-person and virtual programs, including professional talks, field trips, and social gatherings.
  • Support & Recognition: Dedicated to advancing women and non-binary individuals in chemistry, with awards for both students and professionals.
  • Networking & Mentorship: Connect with members from industry, government, and academia. The group is large enough to constitute a meaningful network, yet small enough for everyone to get to know one another
  • Prestigious Legacy: Five members have won Nobel Prizes. Future talks may feature recent Nobel laureates like Carolyn Bertozzi, Jennifer Doudna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier.

To qualify, undergraduate students must be women or non-binary individuals who have completed at least 4 semesters (or equivalent) of chemistry courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applications are accepted online through Iota Sigma Pi’s website. Video instructions are available here.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christine Hermann (Vice President of Iota Sigma Pi) at chermann@radford.edu or at 540-831-5413.

Energy Company Meet & Greet, November 12

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Invenergy, a Chicago-based sustainable energy development company, is looking to connect with students for possible internships and employment.

Invenergy will be coming to campus on Tuesday, November 12 from 5:00–6:30 for a Meet and Greet and for student organizations to pitch ideas about a possible event in the Spring.

Students who attend will get the chance to connect with an employer eager to find students interested in working in the sustainable energy industry in any capacity from engineering, marketing, to policy, community engagement, and more! Anyone interested in the industry can find a place at Invenergy.

This event is hosted by the Ohio State Battelle Center. Students who are interested should register and attend on November 12 for dinner and a way to connect with a motivated employer here on campus.

Course Spotlight: PHILOS 2650 – Intro to Philosophy of Science

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Offered in Spring 2025
Instructor: Jason DeWitt
Tues/Thurs, 9:35am–10:55am
GE: Number, Nature, Mind Theme
3 credit hours

Are you interested in science and how it works? Many foundational questions about science are addressed in philosophy. This course is an introduction to such questions and the attempts scientists and philosophers have made at answering them. What is science, and how does it differ from pseudoscience and other non-scientific forms of enquiry? How can scientists know about what they have not observed? Do the unobservable things posited by our best scientific theories really exist? How should we understand scientific explanation? Can all of science be reduced to just the laws of physics? What even is a law of physics? These are just some of the questions about the nature of science that will be covered in this course.

Rutgers Chemistry & Chemical Biology Graduate Virtual Open House

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Rutgers University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology invites you to join a Virtual Open House for their graduate program. Two open houses are offered: November 14 at 9M and November 15 at 10 AM.

Both open houses will cover the application process and tips, generous stipends, excellence fellowships, student life, and close industry connections. There will be grad students and faculty panels.

Register by emailing ccb_graduate_chair@chem.rutgers.edu. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Apply to be a General Chemistry TA in Spring 2025

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Application Deadline: November 4, 2024

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is currently accepting applications for General Chemistry TA positions for Spring 2025. A TA position provides the opportunity to improve your knowledge, gain teaching experience, and help students.

Qualifications:

  • Completed General Chemistry Sequence (1206/1208/1220; 1210/1220; 1610/1620; or 1910H/1920H) with an A or A- (preferred)
  • Cumulative GPA > 3.2
  • Taking classes during Spring 2025
  • No other paid monthly student appointment during Spring 2025 (this includes paid research)

Student appointment details:

  • Salary: $13/hour
  • Hours: 10-12/week
  • Responsibilities: Teach one 3-hour lab; Promptly grade assignments and prepare for teaching responsibilities; 1 weekly office hour; proctor all exams; attend weekly staff meeting

Application:

  • Direct Application Link: Spring 2025 General Chemistry TA Application
  • The application is due by 11:59 PM on Monday November 4th, 2024.
  • After the submission of your application, you will be asked to submit a schedule.
  • Direct Schedule Link: General Chemistry TA Availability Survey
  • Submitting a schedule does not guarantee a position. Schedules are due by 11:59 PM on Monday, November 4th, 2024.
  • If your schedule changes, please update it by November 11th and notify us at chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu. If you make a change to your schedule after this date, you will be responsible for switching your assignment with another TA if you have a conflict with your assigned teaching time(s) or you will have to forfeit your position.

Staff Appointments Available! If you are graduating and looking for an opportunity to teach for a semester (or even academic year!), we also have those available! Please fill out an application.

Feel free to contact the Lab Supervisors via email (chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu) if you have any questions. Again, all applications and schedule submissions are due by 11:59 PM on Monday November 4th, 2024, and hiring decisions will be made by mid-December.