Author: Sophie White

Volunteer: STEM Outreach at Local Elementary Schools

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Scientific Thinkers is seeking volunteers for the Spring 2026 semester!

Scientific Thinkers STEM Outreach is designed to promote STEM activities in Columbus schools. Volunteers lead school visits at Parkmoor and Mansion Day Elementary Schools that focus on hands-on science experiments to engage students and build interest in STEM. No experience with teaching is required and all majors are welcome!

Scientific Thinkers gives volunteers a chance to gain leadership and science communication skills. It’s also an opportunity to reach out to the Columbus community and encourage local kids that they, too, can be a scientist.

The Scientific Thinkers spring orientation meeting will be held Thursday, January 22, from 7:00–7:45pm in Room 1080 of the Physics Research Building. They will go over important information for the semester about carpools, volunteer dates, and the different ways you can get involved with the club.

If you have questions, please email Scientific Thinkers President, Zoe Henke, at henke.46@buckeyemail.osu.edu.

2026 OSU Spring Career Fair

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The 2026 annual Ohio State Spring Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the Ohio Union Grand Ball Room and Performance Hall.

The event is open to all current Ohio State University students and recent graduates and provides an opportunity for students to network with employers and learn about internship and career opportunities.

Attending employers recruit across a broad range of disciplines. There will be a large number of private sector companies recruiting. Federal and State government agencies will also be well represented.

Advanced research via Handshake is recommended to determine if a particular employer of interest will be in attendance.

Attending employers seek to fill full-time entry-level positions as well as summer internships.

Pre-registration or RSVP for the Spring Career Fair is not required, but you are encouraged to indicate interest through Handshake.

  • Current Students: A valid BuckID is required to enter the fair on the day of the event.
  • Recent Graduates: You are welcomed to the event.

Work for CBC: Demo Lab Assistant

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is currently accepting applications for Lab Assistants in the Demonstrations Laboratory for Spring 2026! Lab Assistant positions provide students with the opportunity to work in an active laboratory space, connect with students on a similar path, and learn science communication skills applicable to many careers.

What does the demo lab do?

  • Prepare and provide demos to lectures
  • Scientific outreach at libraries, schools, and events
  • Film educational videos for social media

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Completed Chem 1220 (or equivalent) by Spring 2026. Some organic chemistry knowledge is helpful.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student at The Ohio State University
  • Available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.

Additional information is available within the Demo Lab Student Assistant I Qualtrics application.

To apply, you must submit both the Qualtrics application and Workday application.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on January 19, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact Demo Prep Lab Supervisor, Lynda Reynolds, at reynolds.1403@osu.edu.

Job Interview Training for Students

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The Battelle Center is starting the semester off with a Professional Training on Job Interview Prep. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 21st, from 4:30 – 5:30pm at the Battelle Center on the 2nd floor of Page Hall.

This workshop will help you prepare for internship and job interviews. You will get a better sense of what you need before you walk in the room, your mindset for answering questions, and how to showcase your best self for a prospective employer.

Register today. If you have questions, please email Ethan Rivera at rivera.154@osu.edu.

31st Annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum – Applications Open

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The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum provides an opportunity for graduating student researchers to share their research endeavors with the broader community. Winners are recognized in each category as determined by faculty, staff, and Denman alumni reviewers. Students will be reviewed on their ability to communicate their research process and results effectively in both their written poster content and accompanying oral presentation.

The application is available until 11:59pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Applicants must be graduating in spring 2026, summer 2026, and autumn 2026.

Every student poster/presentation is reviewed from three separate reviewers. The scores are totaled to determine winners in each of the categories. Winners are invited to an awards reception, where they receive a certificate of scholarship, placement medallion and ribbon, and cash prize.

The 31st annual Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience – Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases

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The University of Michigan Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology is accepting applications for the 2026 Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (M-SURE), a 12-week program of summer research related to diabetes and metabolic diseases.

Each student will be matched, based on their interests, to a participating laboratory led by a faculty mentor from the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and/or the Caswell Diabetes Institute. Faculty mentors are deeply committed to undergraduate training and employ a wide range of approaches to advance understanding of obesity, diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

To enrich the research experience, M-SURE trainees will participate in a weekly lecture series on the physiology of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism. Additional sessions will cover topics such as developing a career in biomedical research and the responsible conduct of research. The program concludes with an Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, where trainees present their summer projects.

The M-SURE program pays $7,200 (pre-tax) for 12 weeks of fellowship.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

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.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Summer Program

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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute is accepting applications for the CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP).

CRISSP is a 10-week internship designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in pediatric research and academic  medicine through training in theoretical knowledge and research as well as critical exposure to pediatric-focused career trajectories under the direct mentorship of CHOP faculty. The goal of CRISSP is to provide a transformational summer by inspiring students to explore, create, discover, and innovate in areas related to child health and wellness.

Program Highlights:

  • Opportunities in basic/translation, clinical, or behavioral research
  • Train with world-class researchers
  • Shadow CHOP care providers
  • Complete and independent research project
  • Free housing and competitive stipend
  • Need-based travel allowances

An information session will be held on Tuesday, January 13.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

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.

Summer Research: NSF Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis

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Each year, the NSF Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis (C-CAS) awards a number undergraduate summer research fellowships.

Students awarded a fellowship will conduct cutting-edge research on topics of organic synthesis, computational chemistry, and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). These students will be placed in the lab of a C-CAS faculty advisor at one of thirteen partner universities and work closely with a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher as their immediate mentor.

Each SURF position is full time (40 hours/week maximum) and provides a total stipend of $7,000 over a 10-week period and a $3,000 housing allowance.

Fellowship recipients will be part of the C-CAS research community and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of social and professional development activities. At the conclusion of their research, each SURF recipient is required to prepare a short presentation of their project accomplishments to be presented during the final week of the program.

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

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.

Marine Physical Laboratory Summer Internship Program

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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is now seeking curious, motivated undergraduates with strong quantitative skills to apply for the 2026 MPL Summer Internship Program.

This paid, eight-week research program provides students the opportunity to work on their own individual research project under the guidance of leading scientists in the field. Interns also participate in weekly seminars, hands-on activities, and professional development events. Participants receive an hourly wage of $18.25.

Research topics include:

  • Acoustics and Infrasound
  • Applied Ocean Sciences
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
  • Ocean Instrumentation and Technology
  • Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
  • Upper Ocean and Submesoscale Processes
  • and more

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as a second-year, or third-year undergraduates. (Senior-year undergraduates, former MPL interns, and high-school students are not eligible.)
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the internship start date.
  • Applicants must be available to begin in June 2026 and work 40 hours per week for the full 8 consecutive weeks.

Applications are due by Friday, January 23, 2026 at midnight Pacific Time. Decisions will be emailed by the end of April.

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.

UPenn REU: Catalyst Research Development and Molecular Dynamics

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The University of Pennsylvania Department of Chemistry is accepting applications for its REU titled, “Novel Techniques and Applications in Catalyst Research Development and Molecular Dynamics” (CatResDev). This is a 10-week summer research experience.

The CatResDev REU at Penn Chemistry offers research exposure to undergraduates with limited previous laboratory experience. This site will provide projects in the areas of catalysis and molecular dynamics with cross-over into the methods associated with high throughput experimentation (HTE).

While working on their projects, students will learn the fundamentals of success in science via training, mentoring, and industrial partnerships.  Programs focus on research safety, professional development, networking, and the opportunity to learn from one another and leading experts in the field.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

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.