Month: October 2015

Undergraduate STEM FLAS Fellowships

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Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year also part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) program who have completed two years of East Asian language study are welcome to apply for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship.

This fellowship is aimed at students who are interested in studying an East Asian language in conjunction with their chemistry or biochemistry major.

The specifics for fellowships are detailed in the application here.

There will also be information sessions throughout November, December, and January to give students a better idea about the application process and what the fellowship will entail.

The website details meeting dates and locations, where to direct questions, and more general information here.

 

 

2015 Pumpkin Contest: A spooky success!

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Undergraduate majors had a blast last Friday at the Pumpkin Carving Contest. Here are some highlights:

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The contest took place on Mole Day (10/23), a detail this team used to their advantage

Pop Culture

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Participants anxiously await the judges’ decision

Spookiest

Best Overall

The team went full out, costumes and all! Their efforts earned them the coveted Best Overall title.

School Spirit

We hope you’ll join us next year!

 

 

 

SURI: Petroleum Engineering at the University of Texas

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UT PGE hosts a summer research program called SURI (Summer Undergraduate Research Internship) where students come to UT and work alongside their faculty. They are always looking for undergraduate students to visit us and gain insight into the field of Petroleum Engineering. Right now, they are actively recruiting interns for summer 2016.  Details are below.

UT PGE is currently looking for talented undergraduates from across the country to visit our department and learn more about research in Petroleum Engineering. Petroleum engineering is an exciting field of professional dedicated to providing engery that powers a modern society. UT PGE is currently accepting applications looking for interns to work for 10 weeks in the summer of 2016 for a salary of $4000 plus on-campus housing, a meal plan, and travel to Austin. The interns will be mentored by a UT PGE faculty member and work on a project that is of interest to them. This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate to gain research experience and a taste of the grad school life. SURI will consider application students from all engineering and science majors with at least a 3.25 GPA. This program only accepts students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2016.

http://www.pge.utexas.edu/research/internship

 

Summer research is a great way to broaden your undergraduate experience. In addition to the opportunity highlighted above, summer research programs are available at institutions across the country and abroad.

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

FBI Internships and Jobs

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FBI recruiters will be at Ohio State’s campus on November 5 from 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. and November 6 from 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m speaking about various internship and job opportunities.

Internship:

The FBI Honors and Cyber internship programs allow students to explore what it is like to be a have a FBI career.

Participants will go through a 10-week program working side by side with agents in government service. The FBI deals with terrorists, cyber intrusions, business processes, and the protection of civil liberties.

In order to be considered, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be enrolled at an accredited college/university that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
  • Qualify as a college freshmen (minimum 2nd semester), sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
  • Hold a 3.0 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain that GPA throughout the program

To schedule an interview with an FBI Recruiter, submit your resume and transcript through your school’s career website, where you will retrieve a code. Then register at www.fbijobs.gov, entering the code and selecting the Talent Network called Honors Internship Program.

Registration opens on www.fbijobs.gov on  October 5.2015. Resumes must be sent through the school’s career website. Paper resumes will not be accepted.

Job:

Currently, the FBI is hiring college graduates from diverse institutions to fill full-time, entry-level positions at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in the 56 field offices across the nation.

There is a high demand for candidates with degrees in computer science, information technology, accounting/finance, business administration, and engineering.

In order to be considered, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Hold an overall 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Be enrolled or graduated from an accredited college/university that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
  • Anticipate graduation by August 2016, or have received an undergraduate or higher level degree within the past two years (no earlier than August 2014).
  • Be an eligible veteran who received an undergraduate or higher level degree within the past six years (no earlier than August 2010)
  • Pass all of the FBI employment background investigation requirements and receive a Top Secret security clearance

To schedule an interview with an FBI Recruiter, submit your resume and transcript through your school’s career website, where you will retrieve a code. Then register at www.fbijobs.gov, entering the code and selecting the talent network that best represents your career goals.

Registration opens on www.fbijobs.gov on  October 5.2015. Resumes must be sent through the school’s career website. Paper resumes will not be accepted.

Health Sciences Majors Fair

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Biomedical Research Tower

460 West 12th Ave.

Columbus, OH 43210

This event will showcase undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health science majors at The Ohio State University. These degrees enable students to become active members of the healthcare team. Work settings after graduation include the healthcare industry, research, and education.

This event is free and open to the public. To register, go to scarletandgray.osu.edu and enter the code “Health2015.”

Parking is available in the 12th Avenue Garage, located at 340 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH (approximately $8.00). Campus maps are available at osu.edu/map.

For more information call 614-292-9444 or email professional@osu.edu.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Summer 2016 Internships

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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will be offering three internship programs for the summer of 2016. They will be RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) Germany, RISE professional, and RISE worldwide.

All three programs look to combine research and study-abroad for a well-rounded experience and are targeted at students in the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and other disciplines.

  • RISE professional is intended for recent graduates, Master’s and PhD students, and alumni of the RISE program. Participants work with a German company where they are able to see the applications of science and engineering. Scholarships are included to cover living expenses.
    • Online registration and internship database for RISE professional open on December 1st. The application deadline is January 31, 2016. 
    • To learn more, visit www.daad.de/rise-pro/en or email: rise-pro@daad.de.

 

  • RISE worldwide allows German students to be matched with abroad hands-on researchers. Scholarships are given to cover living expenses and travel costs.
    • Research groups interested in hosting a German student should submit project proposals to  www.daad.de/rise-weltweit/en. This will close on October 15, 2015.

 

  • RISE Germany allows undergrads to work on research projects in universities in Germany. Students get paired with PhD students and get to do hands on lab work while learning new technical skills. RISE Germany participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses.
    • Online registration and the internship database for RISE Germany open on December 1st. The application deadline if January 15, 2016.
    • To learn more, visit www.daad.de/rise/en or email: rise@daad.de.

Studying abroad is a valuable and exciting part of an undergraduate experience. When pursuing any study abroad opportunity, be sure to check in with an advisor to address any academic or financial implications of a semester abroad. Bon voyage!

Chem 5430: Carbohydrate Chemistry

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This Spring, Chemistry 5430 (Carbohydrate Chemistry) will be a course offering.

Carbohydrate Chemistry topics include degradative reactions in acids and bases, protecting group manipulations, strategies and functional group inter-conversions, reactions at the anomeric center and pseudosugars, chemical glycoside synthesis, NMR of carbohydrates, biosynthesis of carbohydrates and enzymatic synthesis methods, and biology of carbohydrates. 

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When?

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:35 a.m.- 10:55 a.m.

With who?

  • Dr. Christopher Callam

Why?

  • Gain a better understanding of glycol-science
  • Develop knowledge of synthesis, conformation, and biological importance of carbohydrates and oligosaccharides
  • Develop scientific problem solving skills and application of carbohydrate chemistry to new situations

Have any questions?

Contact Dr. Christopher Callam, callam.1@osu.edu

 

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Chem 4550: Inorganic Chemistry Lab

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This Spring, Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Chem 4550) will be a course offering.

Inorganic topics include chelates, electron-transfer, the kinetic trans-effect, isomerism, solid state chemistry, metal-metal bonding, magnetism, absorption, and emission.

When?

  • Lecture: Mondays 3:00-3:55 p.m.
  • Lab: Tuesdays OR Thursdays 11:10 a.m.- 2:05 p.m.

With Who?

  • Dr. Rebecca Ricciardo

Why?

  • Learn new synthesis and characterization techniques
  • Use advanced instrumentation in modern lab space
    • FTIR, Luminescence, UV-Vis, X-ray diffration

This lab also fulfills the advanced lab requirement for a BS in Chemistry and help fulfills requirements for an ACS certified degree.

Have any questions? 

Contact Dr. Ricciardo, 120B Celeste Lab, ricciardo.10@osu.edu

University of Colorado-Denver Structural Biology and Biochemistry Ph.D. Program

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The Structural Biology and Biochemistry Ph.D. Program (STBB) at the University of Colorado-Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the strongest programs of its kind in the country and one that will provide outstanding training for a career in the varied areas of Structural Biology and Biochemistry. The Program is supported through the graduate school and has access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on training in technologies that include NMR Spectroscopy, X-ray Crystallography, Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics,  Peptide/Protein Chemistry, Computational Biochemistry and Biophysics.  Graduate student training and progress are carefully monitored to ensure completion of the Ph.D. degree in a timely fashion.

The STBB program is currently accepting applications (due Dec 1) and is hoping to grow both our applicant pool and program for the Fall of 2016.  More information can be found on the program website or in the STBB 2016 Flyer.  Questions may be directed to Elizabeth Wethington, MA, the Lead Program Administrator.