Month: October 2025

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program

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Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to spend ten weeks of their summer conducting real-world research in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories across the country. Participants will learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

How it Works

  • When applying, students research and choose their preferred labs.
  • The internship has a duration of ten weeks, with the possibility of extending up to four additional weeks.
  • Stipend levels will be determined by the student’s years of participation in the NREIP program.
    • New undergraduate student participants: $7,500
    • Returning undergraduate students (students MUST have completed a full 10-week program in a prior year to receive this level): $9,000

NREIP Goals

  • Encourage students to pursue DON science and engineering careers.
  • Enhance education with mentoring by laboratory scientists and engineers.
  • Enable students to participate in meaningful STEM research.
  • Expose students to DON science & technology and research & development opportunities.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • Rising sophomores or equivalent; must be on track to complete freshman year by the start of the internship
  • Students graduating the spring semester before the internship or later (Winter graduates are not eligible)
  • Applicants should have demonstrated interest in subjects of study that are relevant to the research conducted by one or more of the laboratories in the program

Applications

Applications are due November 1, 2025.
(CBC was only just notified about this opportunity, so we understand this is short notice—but we encourage interested students to apply promptly.)

Internship Opportunity: R&D Intern with Hexion, Inc.

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ASC Career Success has recently been connected with Hexion, a global leader in adhesives and responsible chemistry. They have recently announced the relocation of their Global R&D headquarters to Dublin, OH, and as such, they are very eager to connect with students and recent alumni of Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio State regarding internship and career opportunities.

They are currently seeking candidates for a Research & Development (R&D) Internship based in Springfield, Oregon, with a flexible start date. The team is hoping to fill the role as soon as possible; however, they also understand that most candidates will only be available after the current fall semester. When Hexion’s new Dublin campus opens in summer 2026, it is expected that the intern will relocate back to Columbus.

The opportunity is open to current students and recent alumni in Chemistry or related fields. Because they know that timing and relocation may make it challenging to find a candidate, the hiring team is very flexible regarding the intern’s technical background. At this stage, the most important qualities are problem-solving ability and teamwork.

Check out the online job posting to learn more and apply.

Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair 2025

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🎓 Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
📅 Wednesday, October 29 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Performance Hall in the Ohio Union
🪪 Bring your BuckID for entry.

All Ohio State students are invited to come and learn:

  • Why you should apply to Ohio State for graduate or professional school?
  • What’s involved in applying?
  • What undergraduate courses and programs can help you prepare?
  • What activities and experiences will strengthen your application?

Admissions representatives from more than 20 Ohio State graduate and professional schools, a pre-health advisor, Student Financial Aid, the Writing Center, and Graduate and Professional Admissions will be available to answer your questions.

Pending approval, this event may be offered as an option for Student Success Series credit and as a STEP Program Professional Development Co-Curricular (PDC).

The fair is free and open to all Ohio State students of any major. No RSVP required, but please bring your BuckID for entry.

Apply to be a General Chemistry TA in Spring 2026

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Application Deadline: November 7, 2025

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is currently accepting applications for General Chemistry TA positions for Spring 2026. A TA position provides the opportunity to improve your knowledge, gain teaching experience, and help students.

Qualifications:

  • Completed General Chemistry Sequence (1206/1208/1220; 1210/1220; 1610/1620; or 1910H/1920H) with an A or A- (preferred)
  • Cumulative GPA > 3.2
  • Taking classes during Spring 2025
  • No other paid monthly student appointment during Spring 2026 (this includes paid research)

Student appointment details:

  • Salary: $14/hour
  • Hours: 10-12/week
  • Responsibilities: Teach one 3-hour lab; Promptly grade assignments and prepare for teaching responsibilities; 1 weekly office hour; proctor all exams; attend weekly staff meeting

Application Process:

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Step 2: Submit Your Schedule

  • Link: Schedule Form
  • Deadline: Monday, November 17th at 11:59 PM

Important Notes:

  • Submitting a schedule does not guarantee a position.
  • If your schedule changes, please update it by November 17th and notify chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu.
  • Any changes made after November 17th will require you to either arrange a swap with another TA for any conflicting teaching times or forfeit your position.

Staff Appointments Available! If you are graduating and looking for an opportunity to teach for a semester (or even academic year!), we also have those available! Please fill out an application.

Hiring decisions will be made by mid-December. Feel free to contact the Lab Supervisors via email (chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

Discover Cancer Research Careers at the University of Florida Health Cancer Center

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Applications are now open for the University of Florida Health Cancer Center’s annual Cancer Research Career Explorations Program, which will take place January 28–January 30, 2026.

This opportunity is ideal for undergraduates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in cancer research. The free visit will allow participants to learn about the wide range of Ph.D. options at the University of Florida and discover the groundbreaking cancer research at the National Cancer Institute-designated UF Health Cancer Center.

Participants will:

  • Meet UF faculty and trainees, and learn about career paths
  • Explore multidisciplinary cancer research opportunities
  • Discover a range of Ph.D. options from biology to engineering to health communications
  • Attend the annual UF Health Cancer Center Annual Research Showcase, featuring more than 150 posters

What’s included:

  • Roundtrip travel to sunny Gainesville, FL, a fun city with a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities to enjoy
  • Two-night hotel stay
  • Meals and transportation

The application deadline is December 1, 2025.

If you have questions, please email education@cancer.ufl.edu.

Course Spotlight: Chem 5240 – Introduction to Protein Modeling

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Man protein modeling on computer

Offered in Spring 2026.
Schedule: MWF, 1:50pm – 2:45pm
Instructor: Dr. Richard Spinney
Prereqs: CHEM 2510 (Organic Chemistry I)

Students will have an opportunity to explore the theories and methods of molecular modeling and computational chemistry in CHEM 5240: Introduction to Protein Modeling.

The course allows students to get hands-on experience with computational chemistry software, using molecular mechanics, and modeling dynamic systems (molecular dynamics) as applied to large biological molecules such as proteins. The course focuses on the application of modern modeling techniques, rather than the mathematical formulation, used to solve current problems in biochemistry and pharmacology. The course runs like a workshop with extensive computer time using modern protein modeling software.

Course Spotlight: CHEM 5430 – Carbohydrate Chemistry

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Offered in Spring 2026.
Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 9:35am – 10:55am
Instructor: Dr. Christopher Callam
Prereqs: CHEM 2520 or 2620 or 2920

Course Objective:

The main objective of this course is to help students gain a better understanding of glycoscience. Participants will develop a working knowledge of the synthesis, conformation, and biological importance of carbohydrates and oligosaccharides. The course focuses on concepts and skills that advance understanding of organic chemistry when applied to carbohydrates and organic molecules. It is designed to support the development of scientific problem-solving skills and the application of organic and biochemistry principles to new situations.

Course Topics:

  • Weeks 1-3: Structure and Conformation
  • Weeks 3-6: Reactions of Carbohydrates, Protecting Group Strategies and Functional Group Interconversions
  • Weeks 6-8: Reactions at the Anomeric Center
  • Weeks 8-10: Chemical Glycoside Synthesis
  • Week 11: Spectroscopy of Carbohydrates
  • Weeks 12-14: Modern Applications, Biosynthesis Methods, Enzymatic Synthesis Methods, Biological and Chemical Applications

Evaluation and Grading:

2 midterm exams, take-home quizzes, literature reviews, and a synthesis project.