Author: Meika Travis

Study Abroad Course: Scientific Roots in England

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Biology 4000, Scientific Roots in England, will be offered again this Spring 2016 if enough students enroll. This is a great opportunity to get started in study abroad, if that is in your plans.

The course is now more general than biology alone, and several topics in the history of chemistry and physics will be discussed.  The course culminates with  visits to London, Cambridge, and England’s “Jurassic Coast” to see important sites in the history of scientific discovery.   It should be interesting and useful for any “scientist,” and is also a blast!

An information session will be held later in the fall, but if you know you are interested, please contact Dr. John Cogan now at cogan.1@osu.edu or 614-292-4470.

The application deadline for this program is Oct 1, 2015. The application is available on the website of the Office of International Affairs (oia.osu.edu/study-abroad.html).

Studying abroad is a valuable and exciting part of an undergraduate experience. When pursuing any study abroad opportunity, be sure to check in with an advisor to address any academic or financial implications of a semester abroad. Bon voyage!

All questions about this study abroad program should be directed to:
Dr. John G. Cogan
Auxiliary Assistant Professor
Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Arts and Sciences
cogan.1@osu.edu
(614) 292-4470

Sci Derby: Ultrasmall vs. Ultrafast

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All undergraduate students with research interests in all areas of physical sciences, with a focus on physics, materials science, nanoscience, optics, photonics, astronomy, physical chemistry, and applied physics and engineering are invited to attend “Sci Derby: Ultrasmall vs. Ultrafast,” the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physical Sciences (WoPhyS ’15).

WoPhyS ’15 will be held Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 17, 2015 on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Participants will have the opportunity to: WoPhyS'15

  • Present research accomplishments to peers and the academic community
  • Attend scientific plenary talks given by invited scientists
  • Participate in graduate school preparation workshops
  • Interact with natural science students and faculty from other universities

Tour facilities and labs, including the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience

Registration for WoPhyS ’15 is available online as well as details about the location and accommodations. There is no registration fee and all local costs are covered. Travel scholarships are available for undergraduates who present a talk or poster.

 

Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo

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Student registration for Purdue’s Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo is now open!  Join us October 4 & 5, 2015 for this premier informational and networking event.
If you are searching for a nationally recognized graduate program in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, attend the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo to learn more about:

  • funding your graduate education,
  • creating a competitive application,
  • studying at top rated universities, such as UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Duke, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Notre Dame, Purdue, USC, Texas, Texas A&M, Penn, Princeton Northwestern, and Maryland.
  • and much more!

Learn more or register now at www.purdue.edu/gradexpo.  Students from all institutions are invited and travel scholarships are available.  In particular, women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to participate.

Questions?  Email us at gradexpo@purdue.edu.

Job Opportunity at Vesuvius USA

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Vesuvius USA, the world leader in ceramics and refractories related to the molten steel industry, is seeking an Analytical Chemist for its Bettsville, Ohio R&D Facility. Vesuvius currently employs over 10,000 people and has 70 manufacturing plants in 40 countries throughout the world delivering “best in class” service to its customers on nearly every continent.

The full job description is available for download here. Interested applicants may submit resume and salary requirements to jim.fisher@vesuvius.com 

Research Scholarship Opportunities

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Please find the applications for the Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) and the International Research Grant for Undergraduates in the Arts and Sciences on our web site at: http://aschonors.osu.edu/opportunities/scholarships/undergrad

Students will compete for scholarships awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $6,000.  University regulations require that the funds be used to meet tuition and fee expenses, with any remaining amount available directly to recipients (provided they have not already exceeded the maximum allowable amount for financial aid).

The deadline for applications and project advisor recommendations is Monday, September 21, and selections will be made by late November.  The Honors Committee does not require that applicants be members of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program; however, the committee generally gives preference to students who are candidates for graduation with research distinction or with honors research distinction, because they have demonstrated the sort of academic ability and commitment which indicates the likelihood of success in completing a major research project.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Office at 292-5104.

Graduate Fellowship: SUNY Upstate Medical University

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The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is recruiting highly qualified students for graduate fellowship positions for the 2015-2016 academic year.  They offer a competitive stipend (currently $24,513 per year) with a full tuition waiver.  No teaching or administrative duties are required, allowing students to focus fully on graduate coursework and laboratory research.  Most Ph.D. graduates are accepted for postdoctoral positions into top laboratories in both major research centers and in the biotechnology industry.

Students have the opportunity to research in multiple fields, including biochemistry, structural biology, molecular genetics, genomics, cell biology, cancer biology, and visual science.  Those interested in these areas of research and in using model organisms such as E. coli, yeast, flies, mice, frogs, and cultured human cells for understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, visual disorders, and aging are encouraged to apply.  More information about both the Biochemistry Program and the Biomedical Sciences Program (BMS) are available on the SUNY website.

Job Opportunity at SafeWhite

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SafeWhite is a startup company developing a consumer teeth whitening product based on innovative protein technology. Their R&D lab is currently recruiting part-time lab techs or research assistants starting in August. They think that this position is perfect for a Biochemistry undergraduate student looking for real world applied lab experience in a protein biochemistry lab. The commitment would be about 20 hrs a week, M-F and there are up to 2 part time technician positions available.  Their wet lab and office are located close to campus, inside the Rev1 Ventures incubator on the SciTech campus on Kinnear Rd.

Protein Lab Tech – Job Description

Internships at Nestlé Purina

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Nestle Purina InternshipsInternships at Nestlé Purina for 2016 are now posted! Interns work hand-in-hand with leading professionals in the field on real-time projects in their disciplines.  Job descriptions and applications are available using the Career Connexion App on their website.  More positions will also be posted later this month.