Author: Divya Maran

Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program Applications Open Now

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Established in 2010 as the Office of Student Life’s signature leadership development experience, the Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program (BLF) provides transformative experiences which empower undergraduate students to challenge themselves to continuously improve, to identify their place within the world, and to mindfully engage in their post-graduate pursuits.

Buckeye Leadership Fellows spend two-years in a select, interdisciplinary cohort, engaging in rigorous personal, professional, and leadership development activities. The experiential program exposes students to a range of public and private industries and encourages them to think differently about how to apply their talents and studies in a practical way. Interested students can apply to the program during their sophomore year.

The Office of Student Life Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program (BLF) is accepting applications for prospective fellows for the 2018-20 class. Interested students may apply during their sophomore year or junior year.  Applications are due Friday (10/6) at 11:59 p.m.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A current second-year or *third year student at The Ohio State University who has completed at least 3 semesters on a college or university campus by December 2017
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Preferences will be given to students with a GPA of 2.5 and higher

*BLF is designed for students who are within their second year on a college or university campus upon entrance into the program. Students in their third year, with a graduation date no earlier than December 2019, are eligible to apply.

Submitted applications will be evaluated based on the following:

  • Resume Quality
  • Essay Response Quality

The BLF selection committee is made up of BLF Alumni, Advisory Board members, BLF Administration and Supporters. This committee will evaluate each applicant individually and fairly in order to select individuals for the incoming Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program Cohort.

If you are interested in this opportunity,  apply TODAY!

For additional information, please contact johnson.4537@osu.edu.

Applications are due TONIGHT at 11:59 pm.

PULSe Fall Open House

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The PULSe Fall Open House  will be on Friday, November 3, 2017. This open house serves as an opportunity to introduce students to the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. Program (PULSe).  PULSe provides opportunities for an interdisciplinary graduate experience in the basic life sciences for Ph.D. students.

Our day of activities will include a meet the faculty session, lunch with current students, and a tour of lab facilities. Your students will gain exposure to some of the life science research being done at Purdue, while they are also given an opportunity to talk with faculty and students to familiarize themselves with the PULSe Program.

The details of the 2017 PULSe Fall Open House are as follows:

Date: Friday, November 3, 2017
Time: 10:00 – 3:30 PM
Location: Stewart Center and Purdue Memorial Union, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Activities: Overview will begin at 10:00, including meet the faculty session, lab tours, lunch with students, and tour of campus facilities.

Lunch will be provided.

RSVP: 2017 PULSe Open House RSVP or pulse@purdue.edu

Questions: (765)-496-1635 or pulse@purdue.edu

Chemistry 5430: Carbohydrate Chemistry

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Chemistry 5430 will be offered next semester, SP 18.  The main course objective is for everyone to gain a better understanding of glycol-science.  Students will develop a working knowledge of the synthesis, conformation, and biological importance of carbohydrates and oligosaccharides.   This course is designed to help develop scientific problem solving skills and application of organic and biochemistry to new situations.

This course will be taught by Dr. Christopher Callam on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:35 am – 10:55 am. If you are interested in this the chemistry of carbohydrates, learn more by checking out this flyer CH5430Callam-13sgc33!

Schedule an appointment with your Chemistry or Biochemistry adviser to plan your Spring 2018 schedule today!

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session

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The Goldwater Scholarship awards 275 scholarships to sophomores and juniors demonstrating potential for success in a research career in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics.  Competitive students should have a high GPA (3.8+), research experience, and intend to pursue a PhD and research career. The scholarship awards $7,500 towards undergraduate expenses, and  OSU will nominate four applicants for this award.

An information session on the Goldwater Scholarship will be held on October 11th from 4:30-5:30 in Kuhn Honors and Scholars House.

For more information, refer to this flyer Goldwater Info Sheet AU17-1oht6pp

Full Time Positions with ProteoSense

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ProteoSense is coming to campus to conduct interviews for full time research opportunities! ProteoSense is commercializing breakthrough solid state biosensor technology for the biomedical, environmental and food markets with initial entry into the food safety market planned for 2017. ProteoSense’s handheld testing system, RAPIDSCAN, is a disruptive bio-detection sensor for multiple time-critical and remote applications. They are validating a new candidate technology and swiftly approaching development of their first beta product. We have full-time paid opportunities for entry level scientists and/or summer internships. We are looking for driven, scientifically curious candidates who take ownership of their work and have an eye for detail. These candidates should be excited by the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary entrepreneurial field.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on electrochemical biosensor development.
    Must carrying out experiments but also understand and expand upon existing technologies and practices.
    Collection, processing, and analysis of data
  • Participate in laboratory management, maintenance, and cleaning.
  • Participate in laboratory demonstrations.
  • Performs literature searches and brings ideas to the table.
  • Will own one or more project(s) based on aptitude

 

  • 60% Laboratory research on biosensor development, including literature review
  • 15% Data analysis
  • 15% Lab management and organization
  • 10% Assist in range of activities and customer engagements to support growth of the business

Pay and length of appointment negotiable with opportunity to renew based on performance and funding.

Proteosense is located in the Rev1 venture development facility at 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH. Location features on-site parking, as well as easy access to campus area bussing for Ohio State students.

They are using the FutureLink/Buckeye Careers system to process applications. To be considered for an on campus interview you must log in to your FutureLink/Buckeye Careers account and submit a resume to posting ID#25325570

Students can log in at http://futurelink.osu.edu to apply!

 

Marathon Petroleum Summer Internship Opportunity

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If you are looking for a challenging opportunity, where you can gain hands-on experience, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) can help get you there! MPC offers tremendous opportunities in their Refining Analytical and Development (RAD) department where you can add value and grow professionally.  You will have the opportunity to work in a team oriented environment that fosters coaching and support.

MPC, a major petroleum refiner and marketer, is accepting resumes for their Chemistry Lab Interns at its Catlettsburg, Kentucky facility.  The position is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies.

Interns will work in the RAD department which provides analytical, research, process optimization, and environmental support to various business units throughout Marathon Petroleum Corporation and its affiliates.  Interns will support these activities through special project work, day-to-day laboratory and field activities, and exposure to a variety of analytical techniques and methodologies (i.e. gas chromatography, wet chemistry, x-ray, etc.).   This special project work may also meet student’s capstone requirement.

Marathon Petroleum is returning to campus to conduct interviews for summer internships in their chemistry laboratory. If you are interested, apply online through the FutureLink/Buckeye Careers system. To be considered for an on-campus interview you must log in to your FutureLink/Buckeye Careers account and submit a resume to posting ID# 25324231

Undergraduate students can log in at http://futurelink.osu.edu

Graduate students can log in at https://webauth.service.ohio-state.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO?execution=e1s2

The deadline is tomorrow (9/26) at midnight, so don’t wait!

 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

MEDLIFE Ecuador Trip Opportunity

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MEDLIFE is a non-profit international student organization committed to helping underprivileged communities achieve greater freedom from the constraints of poverty by providing Medicine, Education, and Development to Low-Income Families Everywhere. This winter, MEDLIFE is organizing a mobile clinic to RIobamba, Ecuador from December 30th-January 7th for interested Ohio State students within any major. During these trips, students have the opportunity to experience the beauty of an incredible Spanish speaking country, work with local health care professionals to provide healthcare to remote communities surrounding the city, help combat public health issues such as STDs and parasites, as well as complete a development project to improve the lives of the communities in which we will be working. This is a great opportunity for students of all kinds that would like to learn about health care in a developing country.

For questions and information about the trips, please contact the brigade coordinator, Sam Schilling at schilling.120@osu.edu.

For more information on MEDLIFE OSU, check out their Facebook page.

Teaching Positions through Southern Teacher’s Agency

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Registration begins:  November 1, 2017

Southern Teachers is the premier teacher placement agency for private schools in the South. Hundreds of schools around the South will list about 3,000 jobs with us for the next school year. The field is open to academic majors of all kinds, not just graduates with degrees in education and their services are completely free to candidates!

Southern Teachers recruits for private school chemistry teachers across the South. Private schools are looking for candidates who have a strong background in chemistry and are able to share their passion with students and candidates usually do NOT need a teaching license or education major.

All active candidates are encouraged to attend their  Job Fair in Atlanta on Super Bowl Saturday, February 3, 2018.

You can always learn more here and if you’re interested in teaching, you can apply today with the online application.