Month: December 2016

NSF REU Summer Program at University of Cincinnati

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Image result for national science foundationApplication Deadline: February 28, 2017
The University of Cincinnati is offering a 10-week summer program for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry. Those accepted into the REU program will experience the excitement and challenges of conducting research, while developing as independent scientists. Each student will have close contact with a faculty mentor in their general area of interest as an important means of achieving this goal.

Accepted applicants will get the opportunity to interact with the local chemical community and receive a $5,000 stipend for the 10-week program. On-campus housing and meals are included.
Image result for NSF REU cincinnatiMore information regarding the program, participating faculty, and application requirements can be found at their website and their flyer. Those wishing to apply can find the application online.

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US Army Institute of Surgical Research 2017 Summer Program

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This is a fully paid internship in Maryland for the US Army.  It is an excellent opportunity to get paid to work in STEM.

 

The US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is seeking applications for summer internship
appointments for undergraduate students from accredited colleges and universities to conduct research at the USAISR.

The intent of the undergraduate student internship is to provide an opportunity for students interested in science, engineering or medical career fields to participate in research directed at improving the care of injured military service members and society at large.  This mentored research experience will expose interns to ongoing efforts in integrated science, technology and engineering solutions at the nation’s premier military trauma research institute.  Selected candidates will be compensated $2,750.00 per month, based upon full-time participation. usaisr_logo

Applications are online through the USAISR Maryland website, as well as more information on the program.

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Undergraduate Students who completed the first year requirements or above
  • Overall GPA of 3.5+.
  • Degree discipline must be in STEM or related.

This is a valuable opportunity for students who aspire to a medical profession.  Undergraduates rarely get fully funded internship opportunities!!

West Virginia University SURI Program

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Application Deadline:
February 13, 2017

The West Virginia University Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute continues to cultivate the next generation of neuroscientists with an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in their 9-week Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) program. Accepted students will gain invaluable experience as they study and work in high-tech laboratories across almost 50 laboratories housed in modern research facilities.

Students accepted to the 2017 SURI program will receive a $4,000 salary, paid throughout the program, plus housing in a WVU dormitory, located near the Medical Center Campus.

More information about the 2017 SURI Program can be found at their website and on their program flyer.

Those looking to apply can fill out the online application form.

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OSU Summer Research Fellowship

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Application Deadline: February 17th, 2017Image result for ohio state university

The OSU Summer Research Fellowship provides funding for students working full time on an honors thesis during the summer of 2017. The purpose of this award is to provide highly motivated students in any field of study with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project with a OSU faculty member. $3,000 will be disbursed at the start of the Summer Semester, and $500 will be awarded upon submission of a progress report at the end of the summer term. 13 URO Fellowships will be awarded plus additional awards earmarked for Psychology or Economics students working with a respective faculty member.

Applications require a completed application packet, personal statement, research proposal, and two recommendations,
including one from your project advisor. Fellowship recipients are required to present their findings (or progress so far) at the 2017 Fall Undergraduate Research Day and are encouraged to apply to present at the 2018 Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.

More details for due dates, award summaries, and specific fellowships can be found at their website.

Class Honoraries

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Honor societies offer recognition of achievement, and in many cases, an opportunity for involvement at the university.

 

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From the AOSCH:

The Association of Ohio State Class Honoraries is the self-governing body of the class honorary community at The Ohio State University.  Its purpose is to represent the mutual interests of Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma (ALD/PES), Mirrors, Romophos, Bucket & Dipper, Chimes, Mortar Board, and Sphinx; to actively pursue the betterment of the class honorary system at Ohio State; to act as an ambassador between class honoraries, the community, and the administration of The Ohio State University; and to ensure the perpetuity and character of the member-honoraries.

Class Honoraries: The Association of OSU Class Honoraries sponsors two honoraries in each grade. Honoraries are a great opportunity to meet new people and become involved in academics, leadership, and service on campus. A list of the honoraries and links to their websites are found below:

 Applications for the honoraries are due in the last week of January.

REU Experience: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Application Deadline: February 15th, 2017

Image result for university of illinois urbana champaignGet the chance to become a member of a research group and carry out projects alongside faculty members and post doc or graduate student during this 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program. Hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, opportunities are available in Chemical Biology and fields of chemistry including analytical, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, and theoretical.

The program provides a $5,000 stipend, university housing, and round trip travel costs up to eight hundred dollars.

Those looking for more information on the program can check out their Summer Research flyer and their website.

The application is available for all applicants who are planning to obtain a Bachelor of Science or Arts in chemistry or related fields between January 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019.Image result for university of illinois urbana champaign campusWant to jump start your search for the right program? Check out this listing  of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

ASC Honors Program Offering Competitive Undergraduate Scholarships

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The Ohio State ASC Honors Program would like to remind students of its undergraduate scholarship competitions.

Spring 2017 applications for the Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) and the International Research Grant for Undergraduates in the Arts and Sciences are now open and due by Monday, February 6, 2017, before 5:00 PM. Selections will be made by mid-April and funds awarded will automatically go toward recipients’ tuition fees for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Awards range from $500 to $12,000 and any remaining amount available (anything not designated for tuition fees) will be given directly to recipients (provided they have not already exceeded the maximum allowable amount for financial aid).

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.

For more information about these opportunities and to access the online applications, please visit the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program website here. If you have any other questions, please contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Office at 292-5104.

National Science Foundation Sponsoring Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities at University of Cincinnati

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is sponsoring undergraduate summer research opportunities at the University of Cincinnati!

This 10-week research program, which takes place between May 30 and August 4, 2017, will emphasize sustainable chemistry and chemistry related to health. There will also be an opportunity for students to present research findings at a regional or national meeting following the experience.

Also available to students will be opportunities to work with internationally renowned faculty, social programs, and on-campus housing and an accompanying meal plan. Additionally, a $5,000 stipend will also be paid to undergraduate researchers over 10 weeks of participation.

For more information about this program and to access the online application, click here. The deadline for the application is February 28, 2017 (or until positions are filled).

If you have any additional questions, please contact Dr. Anna Gudmundsdottir at Anna.Gudmundsdottir@uc.edu or via telephone at (513) 556-3380.

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Pharmacology Postgraduate at University of Cincinnati

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The Department of Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine currently offers a one-year, on-site, non-thesis MS degree program in Pharmacology focused on Basic Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, and Safety Pharmacology.  The program is designed to prepare students for advanced academic training in the life sciences (MD, PhD, DDS, DVM) or employment in the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations, or regulatory agencies (FDA, CDC).

The University of Cincinnati’s MS program is now in its fifth year of operation.  All students in the first four classes successfully completed their degrees.  About half of graduates have gone on to PhD or MD programs, and 100% of our graduates who applied to medical school have been admitted.  About half of graduates are employed in the academic research or private sector enterprises.

For their next class (starting in August 2017), they plan to enroll 15 students.  Applications from domestic applicants will be accepted until 30 June 2017 or until the class is full.  Early applications are encouraged, and foreign applicants should apply before 1 March 2017.

For further information about the program and a link to the online application, please check http://med.uc.edu/ms-in-pharmacology.

Student Employment Opportunity

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3 additional student employees are needed to work approximately 15 hours each at Mobile Services in Meiling Hall on south campus.

The position requires good customer service skills and a knack for critical thinking.  The office supports iPads and laptops for 800 med students as well as supporting faculty/staff.  You will also be monitoring daily lectures as they are recorded, so you’ll get to listen in on all medical lectures… for free!

Mobile Services is open M-F 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Starting pay is $9/hr.

Necessary skills:

  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking

Not required but very helpful:

  • Mobile Device Configuration
  • Wireless Configuration
  • Troubleshooting and Resolution of Mac/PC Software Issues
  • Data Retrieval
  • Laptop Hardware Issue Diagnosis

Students can send a resume to Todd.Isler@osumc.edu.