Month: March 2023

Course Spotlight: Chem 5440 – Computational Chemistry

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Offered in Autumn 2023.
Mon, Wed, & Fri: 1:50pm – 2:45pm
Dr. Richard Spinney

Chemistry 5440 is an introduction to computational chemistry, a broad set of techniques designed to accurately model small molecules, their chemical and physical properties and interactions with other molecules. Students will examine the theory behind these techniques, such as:

  • Molecular Mechanics
  • Hartree-Fock
  • Density Functional
  • Advanced correlation theories

The course focuses on the practical application of these theories. Students will solve common problems in chemistry, so minimal math is required.

CHEM 5440 is very hands on and students will gain extensive experience using modern computational software such as Spartan and Gaussian.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2520, 2620, or 2920H (Organic Chemistry II)

P&G On-Campus Neurodiversity Hiring Event

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Managers from Proctor & Gamble’s Neurodiversity hiring initiative will be on campus to share information about Summer 2023 internship opportunities. These internship opportunities are geared to Autistic and Neurodivergent STEM and Data Analytics Majors. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes to share with the team.

P&G will be on campus this Friday, March 24th from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. in Gerlach Hall, Room 375. Both graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend.

Contact Aceprograms@osumc.edu to RSPV. For further information, view this flyer.

Gap Year Research Opportunity

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The Addiction Medicine Lab at Talbot Hall in Ohio State’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time researcher. They seek to hire a graduate from the class of Spring 2023 or Autumn 2022 who is interested in a gap year before perusing medical school or medical research.

This paid position is a great opportunity to get experience, skills, and publications in clinical science. The Addiction Medicine Lab does many things ranging from biomedical pain and withdrawal testing, to community survey research. This position entails involvement in both, as well as overseeing undergraduate assistants and working alongside lab supervisors Dr Julie Teater & Dr O. Trent Hall.

Apply for this gap year research position.

Questions? Reach out to the Clinical Research Coordinator, Parker Entrup, at Parker.Entrup@osumc.edu.

Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics

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The University of Kentucky is accepting applications for it’s Master’s in Forensics Toxicology & Analytical Genetics. The program has two areas of concentration: Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry and Forensic/Analytical Genetics. Through the common core curriculum, students in both concentrations will have foundational information and skill set in advanced forensic science, writing, communication, professionalism, ethics, legal perspectives, and workplace-specific laboratory skills. The curriculum contains two internships which provide students with hands-on experiences necessary to be competitive in the job market upon exiting the program. This is a two-year program.

Tuition for this program is assessed at a special rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents significant savings for out-of-state students. Graduates will be competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of: private industry drug testing, private DNA analysis, forensic governmental divisions, or hospital clinical labs.

Applications submitted by April 1, 2023 will be given priority for admission. Applications submitted after April 1 will be considered for any remaining openings. There is no GRE requirement. Check out the flyer and/or the website to learn more.

For more information, contact Dr. Isabel Mellon, Director of Graduate Students, at toxandcancerbio@uky.edu. Questions may also be directed to Morgan Rothermel, Education and Research Coordinator, at morgan.rothermel@uky.edu.

MS Translational Pharmacology Info Session

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The Ohio State University’s 100% online master’s program in Translational Pharmacology prepares graduates for careers in drug development.

Translational pharmacology bridges across “the discovery, development, regulation, and use of pharmacologic agents to improve clinical outcome, and inform optimal use of therapeutics in patients.” Students will develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety, or clinical pharmacology. This is also an opportunity to advance your career in research administration.

This program is designed for recent graduates and professionals with bioscience or animal science backgrounds who are interested in a career in clinical and translational pharmacology. There are two specializations:

  1. Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design
  2. Preclinical Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology

There are upcoming virtual Information Sessions on:

Admission is available for Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Applications for Autumn 2023 are due May 1st.

OSU Spring Undergraduate Research Festival

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The annual Spring Undergraduate Research Festival is a research poster and presentation forum for students to share their mentored research projects with the broader academic community. It provides an opportunity for students to gain experience communicating their research in new ways, including designing a poster and discussing the project with Festival attendees.

The festival offers poster presentations during 60-minute sessions, as well as 10-minute oral presentations which allow for more creativity in presentation design.

As with the other forums hosted by UR&CI, the Spring Festival is not specific to any discipline; students from all disciplines across the university are invited to apply, and student presenters should prepare to discuss their research with a general audience. The Spring Festival is open to all undergraduate students at Ohio State who are participating in faculty-mentored research, and students can present on projects that are still ongoing – final results are not necessary for participation.

The 2023 Spring Research Festival will take place in-person on Thursday, April 6, in the TDAI Ideation Zone in Pomerene Hall. Exact session times will be provided closer to the event date.

The 2023 Spring Festival application will be open until March 19, 2023.  

Career Success Professional Headshot Program

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A profile photo on your Handshake or LinkedIn profile can help employers know you’re a real person and serious about your internship or job search. Career Success is offering free headshot photos to undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences students during the 2022/23 academic year.

Profile photos are offered in Denney Hall suite 154 on Tuesdays 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Students should enter the 100 suite by the East entrance of Denney Hall where they will be greeted by a member of the marketing team. Photographs should be sent to your Ohio State email account within 1 week. The entire process should take about 5 minutes. Questions? Contact asccareer@osu.edu.

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OSU Research In Sustainable Energy (RISE) Summer Program

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Gain valuable research skills and grow your network of resources so you feel both inspired and prepared to pursue graduate-level research.

The EmPOWERment Research In Sustainable Energy (RISE) summer program is a 10-week intensive experience that provides talented Ohio State undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work on a research project related to sustainable energy in a supportive environment designed to develop and enhance their research skills.

Students conduct research in the lab of an Ohio State faculty member with the support of an academic mentor and peer mentor. Students also participate in communication and research-skill building activities and enjoy community-building activities with a broader network of summer research program scholars across Ohio State through The Consortium. Students have the opportunity to present their research results at a campus-wide symposium held at the program conclusion.

Students will receive a stipend of $5000 to support their participation over the 10 weeks. Students participate on a full-time basis (40-hours per week).

Current undergraduate students, including current seniors, at Ohio State are eligible to apply.

Learn more and apply by March 24, 2023.

Career Accelerator Fund

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The Career Accelerator Fund (CAF) provides financial support for College of Arts and Sciences students participating in unpaid or minimally paid internships, undergraduate research, or experiential learning opportunities.

The application deadline for Summer 2023 opportunities is March 31, 2023. The application requires multiple documents, so don’t delay if you want to apply. You can learn more on the CAF website.