Events

Interdisciplinary Biophysics Networking Mini-Symposium 2025

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The goal of the 2025 Interdisciplinary Biophysics Networking Mini-Symposium is to bring together students from diverse disciplines to share their research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and expand understanding of science across different fields.

đź“… Date: May 11, 2025
đź“Ť Location: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
🍽️ Lunch provided

The event will feature a two-hour poster session and networking opportunity, followed by lunch and three invited speakers, each delivering a 20-minute talk.

Students are invited to present a poster – Share and connect during the 2 hour, 45-minute networking session.

📌 Title Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025
📩 Send Titles To: Vlad Bogdanov at bogdanov.7@buckeyemail.osu.edu
⏳ Or Self-Register Using the Link: Mini-Symposium Attendees

The event is hosted by the Biophysical Society Student Chapter at The Ohio State University. It is designed for students, by students — uniting undergraduate and graduate researchers from The Ohio State University and local Ohio universities to share science, spark collaboration, and grow together.

Fullbright Week 2025: Info Session TODAY

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What is the Fulbright Program?

Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program is highly respected international exchange initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It provides grants for U.S. citizens to pursue study, conduct research, or teach in more than 160 countries. The program fosters cultural exchange, allowing students to develop global perspectives and build connections across borders.

Fulbright Week at Ohio State

Each year the Office of International Affairs and the Undergraduate Fellowship Office host Fulbright Week, a series of events designed to help students learn about the prestigious Fulbright Program. This event provides undergraduate students with valuable information on opportunities to study, research, or teach abroad.

Fulbright Week 2025 will take place from March 26 through April 11, 2025.

The Fulbright Week event series gives you an opportunity to:

  • Learn about different Fulbright awards and which might be the best fit for you.
  • Receive application guidance.
  • Connect with Fulbright alumni and advisors.
  • Explore funding opportunities.

A great place to start is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session for Undergraduates, happening TODAY, March 26 from 3:30 to 4:15 PM (virtual session).

The full list of events is available on the OIA website. Most sessions require advance registration. I encourage to you prepare questions to get the most out of the sessions.

Take advantage of Ohio State’s Fulbright Week to learn how you can turn your scientific curiosity into an international experience that advances your career. 🌍✨

Biomedical Engineering Research & Industry Day

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On Saturday January 25, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 6:00PM, Ohio State Department of Biomedical Engineering will host their annual event, Engineering in Healthcare: Industry and Research Symposium. The event brings together the best of biomedical engineering from both industry and academia.

This year’s symposium features an exciting lineup, including two keynote speakers, undergraduate poster presentations, and graduate platform presentations. Agenda for EHIRS 2025.

Attendees can participate in a hands-on medical solutions workshop and network with representatives from leading companies and research labs. To top it off, cash prizes will be awarded to the best undergraduate and graduate presenters, making this a fantastic opportunity to showcase innovation, share ideas, and connect with experts in the field.

All STEM students are welcome. Register to attend the symposium.

Spring 2025 Student Involvement Fair

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The Spring 2025 Student Involvement Fair will be a two-day event on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16 from 4 – 7 p.m. each day in the Ohio Union Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom. 

The Spring Student Involvement Fair takes place each year January, giving new and returning students an opportunity to explore more options for their involvement. Smaller and more intimate than the Student Involvement Fair held during the Fall Semester’s Welcome Week, the Spring Student Involvement Fair gives students a perfect chance to meet people and learn about the great things Ohio State’s student organizations are doing.

A list of participating organizations and map of the event will be posted on this page before the event. Students are encouraged to explore multiple areas of the fair to maximize the number of organizations they interact with.

Day 1 – Wednesday, January 15

  • Special Interest
  • Technology
  • Academic/College
  • Creative/Performing Arts
  • Sports/Recreation
  • University Departments

Day 2 – Thursday, January 16

  • Awareness/Activism
  • Sustainability
  • Community Service
  • Social Fraternities and Sororities
  • Ethnic/Cultural
  • Religious/Spiritual
  • University Departments

Energy Company Meet & Greet, November 12

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Invenergy, a Chicago-based sustainable energy development company, is looking to connect with students for possible internships and employment.

Invenergy will be coming to campus on Tuesday, November 12 from 5:00–6:30 for a Meet and Greet and for student organizations to pitch ideas about a possible event in the Spring.

Students who attend will get the chance to connect with an employer eager to find students interested in working in the sustainable energy industry in any capacity from engineering, marketing, to policy, community engagement, and more! Anyone interested in the industry can find a place at Invenergy.

This event is hosted by the Ohio State Battelle Center. Students who are interested should register and attend on November 12 for dinner and a way to connect with a motivated employer here on campus.

Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair

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Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 23 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Performance Hall, Ohio Union

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.

This event is an option for Student Success Series credit and is approved as a STEP Program Professional Development Co-Curricular (PDC).

It is free and open to all Ohio State students of any major. No RSVP required. Students are asked to bring their BuckID for entry.

WashU Chemistry Virtual Open House

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You are invited to join a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 6 PM—8 PM EDT, to learn about the Chemistry Ph.D. program at Washington University in St. Louis.

At the Virtual Open House, you can explore the program in depth, meet with faculty and current graduate students, learn about the cutting-edge research conducted in the Department, and ask any questions about graduate school! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP for the Virtual Open House. Application fee waivers are available to those who attend the open house.

More information is available on the WashU Chemistry info sheet and on the Virtual Open House flyer.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Timothy Wencewicz at wencewicz@wustl.edu.

Energy Policy Student Workshop 10/24

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Register today and join the Ohio State Battelle Center on Thursday, October 24, at 4:30 for a professional training on energy policy and how to make change. This workshop will be facilitated by John Seryak and Peter Worley of Go Sustainable Energy, a local energy consulting firm working with businesses on how they can be more energy efficient. They have also utilized their engineering skills to affect policy in the energy industry.

Learn crucial aspects of science communication, how these policy memos are written, how your skills and knowledge are a part of them, and how they can be used to make an impact on this pivotal industry.

Food will be provided to those who register by October 22.

UChicago PhD Personal Statement Workshop

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Join students and faculty from the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division on October 23rd from 5:30-7:30 PM EDT over Zoom for a Personal Statement Workshop.

This workshop is for anyone interested in pursuing a PhD in the biological sciences at the University of Chicago. Participants will work 1-on-1 with PhD students to craft a narrative that highlights your academic rigor and potential to thrive in graduate school.

During the session, there will also be representatives from each PhD program, UChicagoGRAD, Student Wellness & Student Disability Services, the Graduate Student Union, and the Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT). The hosts (GRIT) request that you submit your application draft before the workshop, but you can update your submission during the workshop.

Please register if you’d like to attend the workshop. Questions about the event can be directed to Jocelyn Hsu at jocelynhsu@uchicago.edu.

If you are interested in applying to a PhD program at the University of Chicago, please note that the deadline to apply is December 3, 2024.

Virtual Open House for Biomedical PhD at Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
5 – 7pm Eastern Time

Join Rutgers University for a virtual open house to learn about their Biomedical PhD Programs.

Assistant Dean Janet Alder will present an overview of programs and world class resources available to Rutgers graduate students including an active career exploration and development program called iJOBS.

Current PhD and MD/PhD students will have a panel discussion so you can have your questions answered and learn about programs in:

  • Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Physiology, and Integrative Biology)
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Toxicology
  • Exposure Science
  • Public Health

Register for the event. Join via Zoom (passcode: Janet).