Chemistry Grad School Application Support

OSU undergraduate chemistry & biochemistry majors are invited to attend an online event designed to assist undergraduate students with their application to chemistry graduate schools.

This free event is hosted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia. The goal is to provide advice about writing a personal statement and putting together a resume.

Schedule:

  • Mon, 10/10 at 9 PM — Why UVA Chemistry?
  • Wed, 10/12 at 9 PM — Resume Q&A
  • Thurs, 10/13 at 9 PM — Personal Statement Q&A
  • Fri, 10/15 at 3 PM — Q&A with UVA Graduate Students

Register here.

Each session will be hosted on Zoom. Zoom links will only be provided to those who register with a valid email address. The Zoom meetings will be recorded and made available to those who registered.

OAWWA Diversity In Water: Dr. Willie Harper

Join Ohio Section American Water Works Association for the next installment of its Diversity in Water virtual speaker series. The goal of the series is to highlight diverse voices in the water industry and provide career advice for young professionals and students. The speakers discuss their career path, how their identity has impacted their journey, and how they see diversity playing a role in the future of the water industry.

Dr. WIllie HarperThe event will take place on May 13th at 5:30pm and feature Professor Willie Harper. Dr. Harper is a professor of environmental engineering and science at the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has transitioned from a role as an industry engineer into academia where his research focuses on how we can use microorganisms to detect and degrade contaminants. Dr. Harper has taught numerous courses in water quality, microbiology, and environmental policy and he has served as a visiting faculty member at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and at the Denmark Technical University.

Learn more about Dr. Harper and register for the event on Eventbrite.

ACS Webinar: Tips for Applying to Graduate School in Chemistry

THIS WEEK: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET

Are you considering a graduate degree in chemistry? This decision will shape the beginning of your professional career as a chemist, so learning as much as you can about degree options, application process, and the student experience is crucial to making the best decision for yourself.

Join ACS Fellow Brian Gibney of Brooklyn College and the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center as he discusses everything you need to know about pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry. During this free interactive broadcast, discover little known advice about how to apply and prepare, where the international opportunities are, and what to expect overall from this educational journey. This ACS Webinar is co-produced with ACS on Campus.

What You Will Learn

  • What are your graduate degree options in chemistry.
  • How to prepare for applying and attending graduate school in chemistry.
  • What to expect in graduate school in chemistry.

Webinar Details

  • Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET
  • Free to attend with the creation of an ACS ID
  • Slides will be available to download on the day of the broadcast
  • Register here