Chemistry Grad School Application Support

OSU undergraduate chemistry & biochemistry majors are invited to attend an online event designed to assist undergraduate students with their application to chemistry graduate schools.

This free event is hosted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia. The goal is to provide advice about writing a personal statement and putting together a resume.

Schedule:

  • Mon, 10/10 at 9 PM — Why UVA Chemistry?
  • Wed, 10/12 at 9 PM — Resume Q&A
  • Thurs, 10/13 at 9 PM — Personal Statement Q&A
  • Fri, 10/15 at 3 PM — Q&A with UVA Graduate Students

Register here.

Each session will be hosted on Zoom. Zoom links will only be provided to those who register with a valid email address. The Zoom meetings will be recorded and made available to those who registered.

OAWWA Water Industry Career Panel

On Tuesday, March 23 at 6pm, the Young Professional’s Committee of the Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association is hosting a virtual panel for students to learn about different career paths in the water industry. This is an opportunity to hear from a young professional from each sector of the water industry: research, regulatory, operations, and consulting.

Panelists include:

  • Liz Crafton – Research Engineer with Hazen and Sawyer
  • Andy Elderbrock – Water Resources Specialist at Arcadis
  • Brandon Fox – Plant Manager at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Hayley Zimmerman – Environmental Specialist 2 with the Division of Drinking and Groundwater at the Ohio EPA

The event will include brief presentations from each panelist about their role and background, followed by a Q&A session, and finally the opportunity to speak with the panelists individually in breakout rooms.

This is a great chance for students of various backgrounds to learn about the many opportunities within the water industry. Plus, ask your questions about entering the professional world!

Register here and a Zoom link will be sent to you via email. Please contact Dane Elliott (elliott.634@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo

Event date: October 4-5, 2020

Explore your options by attending the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo. This free virtual experience, specifically designed for students considering STEM-related graduate studies, is a great opportunity to learn more about advanced education and chat with representatives from multiple universities.

The Expo features information packed workshops on all phases of the graduate application process and recruiters from top-ranked institutions, including Big Ten universities.

Attendance bonus: All Expos attendees may apply to the Purdue Graduate School for free.

For more information, visit the event website.

Register here.

Texas A&M Grad School Panels

Get your questions about graduate school answered at one of three Zoom panels hosted by Texas A&M Chemistry faculty, students and alumni.

  • Why Texas A&M?
  • What is graduate school like?
  • How does the application process work?

Dates and times:
All times are Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)

  • September 8, 4:00-5:30pm
  • September 9, 2:00-3:30pm
  • September 14, 2:00-3:30pm

Special Topic: Polymers at TAMU Chemistry

  • October 19, 5:00-6:30pm

More detailed information, including names of guest speakers, can be found on the flyer.

RSVP here.

College of Medicine Q&A Sessions

Join the OSU College of Medicine Associate Dean of Admissions and the Director of Admissions for group Q&A sessions regarding Medical School Admissions. Get answers to your questions about the application process, the new MCAT, the personal statement, the AAMC’s holistic review of applicants, and much more.

Starting October 30, 2019, the Q&A Sessions will happen every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday of the month. The 1st Tuesday of the month sessions are from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and the 3rd Wednesday of the month sessions are from 8:00am to 9:00am. Sessions are in Meiling Hall.

For more information, view their flyer, email medicine@osu.edu, or call (614) 292-7137.

To register, sign up here.

Medical School Admissions Overview

OSU’s PreSOMA club is hosting a Medical School Admissions Overview on campus, Saturday, November 17th 9:00am – 11:30am.

The event will feature speakers from Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM).

Topics will include:

  • The application process and timeline
  • Materials needed for application to med school
  • Medical Student Q&A Panel
  • OU-HCOM overview
    • Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine

The event will take place in Independence Hall (1923 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210). Attire is business casual.

Please register for the event. Any questions can be directed to presomaohiostate@gmail.com.

Pre-Med Q&A Sessions

The College of Medicine will be offering Q&A sessions to pre-med students to discuss the Medical School Admissions process!

When? Starting September 14th, sessions will be offered the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am., and the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Where? Sessions will be located in Meiling Hall Room 221.

Check out this flyer for more details!