Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology & Medical Genetics

Dr. Lei Cao, Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology & Medical Genetics at Ohio State, is seeking an undergraduate researcher to volunteer (academic credit possible) a minimum of 12 hours per week on a project titled “The effects of environmental enrichment on brain/body health.” Interested students will be expected to demonstrate reliability, consistency, and productivity through an initial set of laboratory tasks to be completed during a probationary period to gauge the student’s aptitude. Once the student has adequately completed these tasks, he/she will be allowed and encouraged to work on a small but independent research project related to one of the larger themes of the lab, during which time he/she will learn a variety of lab techniques while producing data in a timely manner.

Additional Opportunities:

  • Networking
  • Authorship on publications
  • Poster or oral presentations at regional and national conferences
  • Strong letter of recommendation contingent upon performance during the research

Requirements and Desired Skills:

  • Commitment of at least 1 – 2 years for this research
  • GPA higher than 3.4
  • Some background in biology/neuroscience
  • Some knowledge of statistics preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred

Interested students should email Dr. Cao at Lei.Cao@osumc.edu; attach a resume/CV and describe your interest in this lab.

2016 CBC Pumpkin Carving Contest

It’s back! Wednesday, October 26th 5:30 – 7:30 PM  in Celeste Lab

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Enjoy snacks, claim your pumpkin, and plan your design until carving begins at 6:00. Then, it’s all hands on deck to put together a prize-worthy pumpkin entry for the judges by 7:00! Prizes will be awarded after judge deliberation at 7:30. Take your pumpkin home or leave it on display in the Undergraduate Studies Office!

 The deadline to register for this event has passed. We’ll see you next year!

Organic Chemistry in the News!

Though usually covered in other disciplines, some lucky organic chemistry students learned what it was like to go viral.

 

Dr. Chris Callam, this year’s recipient of the Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer, issued a challenge to the class last week: if one student could make a shot from the upper balcony of McPherson 1000 to the trashcan below, the whole class will receive full credit for their quiz. The class grew silent as they watched the ball arc well over their heads before landing squarely in the target. The video that captured this epic throw was picked up by multiple news outlets, becoming an instant internet sensation! Watch Dr. Callam and the student in an interview about the occasion below.

Dr. Callam had been using this fun challenge as an illustration of acid-base chemistry for over a decade. Surprisingly, a student in the class made the shot last year as well…but with no video evidence, Vinnie remains the sole O. Chem student this year to earn the title of “internet famous”. Congrats!

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!