Month: November 2021

2022 DOE Scholars Program

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The U.S. Department of Energy Scholars Program is accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates interested energy, science and technology, and environmental development.

This opportunity will allow you to work and learn alongside the DOE to support their mission’s in areas such as:

  • Energy and Nuclear Security
  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Cyber Security
  • Department Operations and Management
  • Technologic Advancements

This program offers a stipend, travel reimbursement, direct involvement in DOE research, and professional development opportunities.

Applications are due Monday, January 7, 2022 at 8 a.m. ET, and can be turned in at this link.

More information, including eligibility requirements, can be found on their website or this flyer.

Summer Internship in CO₂ Reduction

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The Department of Energy is supporting a 10-week internship at startups with SBIR Phase II grants. The purpose is to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups. RenewCO₂ is searching for a candidate to support for the Summer of 2022!

About the company: RenewCO₂ is re-inventing chemical production using CO₂ emissions with a low-cost, high energy-efficiency, and carbon-negative electrochemical process. The company’s eCUT technology converts CO₂ into cost-competitive raw materials for plastics. They enable companies to meet emission reduction targets while producing sustainable materials at a profit.

The summer internship focuses on Research and Development. This position is directed at evaluating the activity of CO₂ electroreduction catalysts and the influence of process conditions on pilot performance. Activities will be performed in person at the company’s laboratory at the Rutgers Busch Campus (Proteomics building) in Piscataway, NJ. Interested individuals should have demonstrated STEM achievement and entrepreneurial interest. Selected candidates will receive a stipend.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of a pilot process
  • Perform electrochemical analysis
  • Perform chemical analysis of products using GC and HPLC
  • Perform mass and energy balance for the process
  • Prepare technical updates for stakeholders
  • Participate in market research

Learn more about the opportunity, what type of candidate the team is looking for, and start your application here: https://www.renewco2.com/careers

TONIGHT: UNC Graduate Chemistry Info Session

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TONIGHT, November 4, 2021
at 6:00pm EDT
Via Zoom

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) is hosting a virtual information session for their graduate program. At the session, participants will meet with faculty and current graduates students within research-themed breakout rooms, including Analytical, Biological, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Polymer/Materials.

Registration is preferred, but not required.

ORISE Undergraduate Scholarship Competition

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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a research-based challenge for undergraduate students! The challenge is for students to develop a website on plastic recycling. Students will research their schools’ current process for recycling plastic and then design/create a strategy to make the process more efficient. Thorough submissions will include further research on the plastic recycling process, benefits of current recycling methods, and process improvement ideas. Your website could win you a $5,000 scholarship!

The deadline for this competition is Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and winners will be announced in late December.

Prizes:

  • 1st place: $5,000 scholarship
  • 2nd place: $3,000 scholarship
  • 3rd place: $1,000 scholarship

Visit this page to learn more about the competition. If you have any questions, you can contact STEMEd@orau.org.

CWRU Chemistry PhD Virtual Info Sessions

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The Department of Chemistry will be hosting two virtual information sessions for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Students who attend one of these information sessions will receive an application fee waiver.

Tuesday, November 9 at 11am EST
Thursday, November 11 at 8pm EST

The sessions will be hosted by CWRU Chemistry faculty members, who will give an overview of the program, research conducted by the department, and details on how to apply.

Students can register for a session here or email chemistry@case.edu.

ASBMB Seminar Series

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
7:30 – 8:30pm
Campbell Hall 213

Join Ohio State ASBMB for its first seminar series with Dr. Forero and Dr. Yount from Ohio State’s Microbial Infection and Immunity Department. The panel with cover graduate schools, career opportunities in research, grad applications, and more. Free pizza and drinks will be provided!

The Ohio State chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) aims to promote academic fellowship and service outreach among undergraduate students interested in fields pertaining to biochemistry, molecular biology, and biology; to encourage all students in the advancement of science; and foster growth through career development programs. Most importantly, the Ohio State chapter of ASBMB works to provide an inclusive community which students may rely on throughout their own academic career.

Events & Opportunities:

  • Guest speakers
  • Service/outreach
  • Supportive & collaborative community
  • Career development opportunities

Join the chapter GroupMe: https://web.groupme.com/join_group/70346260/SEeol0W1