Month: August 2015

Sci Derby: Ultrasmall vs. Ultrafast

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All undergraduate students with research interests in all areas of physical sciences, with a focus on physics, materials science, nanoscience, optics, photonics, astronomy, physical chemistry, and applied physics and engineering are invited to attend “Sci Derby: Ultrasmall vs. Ultrafast,” the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physical Sciences (WoPhyS ’15).

WoPhyS ’15 will be held Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 17, 2015 on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Participants will have the opportunity to: WoPhyS'15

  • Present research accomplishments to peers and the academic community
  • Attend scientific plenary talks given by invited scientists
  • Participate in graduate school preparation workshops
  • Interact with natural science students and faculty from other universities

Tour facilities and labs, including the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience

Registration for WoPhyS ’15 is available online as well as details about the location and accommodations. There is no registration fee and all local costs are covered. Travel scholarships are available for undergraduates who present a talk or poster.

 

Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo

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Student registration for Purdue’s Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo is now open!  Join us October 4 & 5, 2015 for this premier informational and networking event.
If you are searching for a nationally recognized graduate program in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, attend the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo to learn more about:

  • funding your graduate education,
  • creating a competitive application,
  • studying at top rated universities, such as UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Duke, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Notre Dame, Purdue, USC, Texas, Texas A&M, Penn, Princeton Northwestern, and Maryland.
  • and much more!

Learn more or register now at www.purdue.edu/gradexpo.  Students from all institutions are invited and travel scholarships are available.  In particular, women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to participate.

Questions?  Email us at gradexpo@purdue.edu.

Job Opportunity at Vesuvius USA

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Vesuvius USA, the world leader in ceramics and refractories related to the molten steel industry, is seeking an Analytical Chemist for its Bettsville, Ohio R&D Facility. Vesuvius currently employs over 10,000 people and has 70 manufacturing plants in 40 countries throughout the world delivering “best in class” service to its customers on nearly every continent.

The full job description is available for download here. Interested applicants may submit resume and salary requirements to jim.fisher@vesuvius.com 

Research Scholarship Opportunities

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Please find the applications for the Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) and the International Research Grant for Undergraduates in the Arts and Sciences on our web site at: http://aschonors.osu.edu/opportunities/scholarships/undergrad

Students will compete for scholarships awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $6,000.  University regulations require that the funds be used to meet tuition and fee expenses, with any remaining amount available directly to recipients (provided they have not already exceeded the maximum allowable amount for financial aid).

The deadline for applications and project advisor recommendations is Monday, September 21, and selections will be made by late November.  The Honors Committee does not require that applicants be members of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program; however, the committee generally gives preference to students who are candidates for graduation with research distinction or with honors research distinction, because they have demonstrated the sort of academic ability and commitment which indicates the likelihood of success in completing a major research project.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Office at 292-5104.