Month: December 2018

2019 OSU Plant Science Symposium

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The Ohio State University Plant Sciences Symposium is hosting their 2nd annual event, Enhancing Plant Sciences through Technology, Communication, and Innovation. All undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, staff, faculty and visiting scholars are invited to participate in this symposium.

General registration and poster submission will be accepted through February 28, 2019. Undergraduates are highly encouraged to participate in the poster competition. Prizes will be awarded to the top poster presenters! *Separate prizes will be awarded to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs/staff.

Dates:
March 29th, 2019 – Science Communication Workshop, Panel, and Tours
March 30th, 2019 – Symposium

Location:
The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH

Registration and more information can be found here.

Summer Research at MIT

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The MIT Materials Research Laboratory and the Materials Research Science & Engineering Center sponsor a summer research internship program for rising junior and senior undergraduates in the science and engineering fields.

This challenging program brings promising students to MIT to learn and perform research in laboratories in a broad selection of materials science subfields. In addition to providing a stipend and round-trip travel expenses, we host presentations and group discussions on topics relevant to materials scientists, such as graduate school, careers in materials science, creating effective poster presentations, and management of intellectual property. At the conclusion of the program, the students present their individual research results at a poster session. The summer research internship, offered each year since 1983, affords students an invaluable experience in top-notch cutting edge research.

The deadline for the application is due February 15th, 2019, you can find more information here!

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

Surgical Research Summer Internship Program

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Are you looking for a paid summer internship?

Application Deadline: January 21, 2019 at 8 AM

The US Army Institute of Surgical Research has an opening for an intern this summer!

Undergraduate students from accredited colleges and universities (such as ours) are invited to apply to conduct research at the USAISR.  The internship starts on Monday, 3 June, and will end on Friday, 9 August 2019. This internship will 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. Selected candidates will be compensated $2,750.00 per month, based upon full-time participation.

If you are chosen, you will get to work with a USAISR staff mentor and their research team throughout your scientific investigation. The areas and their descriptions can be found through the link provided in the bottom of this post.

Open to bachelorette candidates only. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Find more information and apply here.

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

Orthopedic One Research Assistant Position

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Applications close January 5th, 2019 at 12:00am.

Orthopedic ONE is seeking to fill a 1 year full-time research assistant position to begin Summer 2019. This is a great opportunity for a 2019 graduate interested in building experience and CV during a gap year prior to attending medical school. between undergrad and medical school. The assistant will be responsible for supporting a Orthopedic One Physician and research coordinator in clinical research activity. This is a paid position.

Some of the responsibilities are the following:

  • Facilitate clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s) including but not limited to collection, compilation and documentation of clinical research data.
  • Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques.
  • Assist with data collection for existing and new prospective and retrospective studies via direct patient contact in the clinic, electronically, or by telephone.

The ideal candidate is currently studying or completion of Life Science, Biology, Physiology or Nursing degree program. Experience in orthopedics and/or IDE research highly desirable but not required. A command of the English language and various formatting techniques such as MLA is also required.

More information and the application can be found on the Handshake listing.

Biochemical Markers Summer Fellowship at the CDC

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Application Deadline: January 18, 2019

A fellowship opportunity is available in the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) within the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. DLS provides laboratory support that improves the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of environmental, tobacco-related, nutritional, newborn, selected chronic and selected infectious diseases. DLS also works to improve the rapid and accurate detection of chemical threat agents, radiologic threat agents, and selected toxins.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, the selected participant will use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to address topics relevant to public health. This will allow the participant to gain hands-on experience in applied analytical chemistry and enhance their knowledge of its applications to public health.

Opportunities may include:

  • Developing and applying new analytical methods aimed at characterizing and quantitating biochemical markers that are relevant in environmental exposures and chronic diseases using analytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and others.
  • Assessing a variety of markers in biological specimens (such as serum or urine)
  • Developing reference materials

For a full description of this opportunity and to submit your application, visit the job listing.

Become a PhysAssist Medical Scribe

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PhysAssist, a medical scribing company, is looking for new recruits! PhysAssist allows undergraduate, graduate, and gap year students to gain clinical experience in the medical field. Near OSU campus they work in hospitals in the Lima/Findlay area, but also have facilities all across the U.S.! Please refer to the flyer below for contact information and how to apply.

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

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Application Deadline: December 17, 2018

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) offers the opportunity for students to develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy. This program spans over 10 weeks during the summer, and focuses on the success of women and minorities in the STEM fields. (However, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply!)

The program has many different locations for placement, including:

  • Department of Energy Headquarters, Washington, D.C. and Germantown, MD
  • National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA; Morgantown, WV; Albany, OR
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA

To apply, students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • U.S. Citizen
  • GPA of at least 3.0
  • Available for full 10-week program
  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in STEM program (BA, MA, or PhD)
  • At least college sophomore standing

If interested, visit this website to find more about the program, or this website to begin and application. Further questions can be sent to MLEF@hq.doe.gov !

Application Deadline: December 17, 2018

CAS Part-Time Information Specialist

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Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) is looking for eager students to apply for their part-time information specialist positions! CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and works to solve challenges in business, content, technology, and resources to drive scientific discovery forward.

This position offers flexible hours for students and the opportunity to work hands-on with chemical information.

Qualifications: 

  • Sophomore standing in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related major
  • At least one completed Organic Chemistry course
  • Availability for 12-18 months
  • Excellent organizational, reading comprehension, problem-solving, self-management, and communication skills

If interested, you can apply here. CAS is looking to hire for work over Winter Break, however, they will also accept applications for students who cannot start until the beginning of next semester.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at The University of Texas Southwest

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Application Deadline: February 9, 2019

The objective of this program is to provide an intensive research training experience that leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Fellows will pursue individual research projects under the direction of a member of the graduate school faculty. Lectures and seminars by faculty members will supplement the research experience.

Each fellowship award carries with it $4,000 in support for the 10-week period beginning June 3, 2019 through August 9, 2019. This support is taxable. If a fellow requires housing, the costs will be covered by the program; however, fellows are responsible for paying for their own travel expenses and will not be reimbursed by the SURF Program.

Applications are available, and more information about the SURF program can be found online.

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

Summer ORISE Fellowship Opportunity at the FDA

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Application deadline: February 15, 2019

Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Selected individuals will train alongside NCTR investigators who conduct FDA mission-critical, translational research, that provides a scientifically sound basis for FDA regulatory decisions, and that reduces risks associated with FDA-regulated products.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA. The appointment period is full-time for up to 10 weeks beginning May 28, 2019. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.

More information and the application are available online.

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