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The Ohio State University Professional Exploration Program (PXP)

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The Ohio State University Professional Exploration Program (PXP) provides an opportunity for underrepresented undergraduates who are interested in a health professional career, but have not decided on a career path, to explore careers in seven different health professional schools. Participants will explore career opportunities with the following OSU professional schools:

  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Optometry
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Public Health
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

This year’s PXP program, set for August 2023 through February 2024, will provide an in-depth look at career options in the various health fields on designated Saturdays. The programming will be determined by each hosting college/unit and will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but may vary.

This is a competitive program with a limited number of spaces, so be sure to apply soon!

Applications are due by Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. 

All students will receive application results by Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. and will need to accept their admission into the program by Friday, July 28, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

ASC Career Success: Careers in Biotech

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The biotech sector is booming in central Ohio and across our region! Join some of the leading companies for an evening of networking, as part of the Careers in Biotech Connections Event on Monday, February 6th from 4 – 6 PM in Enarson Classroom Building 311.

The event will open with a panel discussion about trends in biotech along with existing and emerging career paths, advice for rising talent in the biotech space, and more. The event will conclude with ample opportunity to network. Spots are limited and students can register here.

The following companies plan to participate:

  • Andelyn Biosciences
  • MedPace
  • Oakwood Labs
  • AmplifyBio
  • Sarepta Therapeutics
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Forge Biologics
  • STAQ

Andelyn, MedPace, Oakwood, and AmplifyBio plan to have representatives serve as panelists as well.

For any questions, please contact Aaron Klein at klein.795@osu.edu.

Virtual Career Fair for internships and fellowships with DoD

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Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on January 18, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting STEM internship and fellowship opportunities for college students and postgraduates at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research facilities around the country!

During the fair, attendees will have the chance to:

  • Explore paid internships and fellowships with DoD research facilities
  • Learn about DoD host facilities that host ORISE participants
  • Connect with ORISE program staff in 1-on-1 chats

Keynote Presentation: Dr. Victor Convertino, senior scientist with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, will give a live presentation at the event. His talk is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Register here.

NOTE: Most ORISE opportunities with the DoD require U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status. To see a full list of opportunities, click here.

Course Spotlight: Chemistry 2990 – Introduction to Chemical Research

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Offered in Spring 2022.
Monday 3:00pm-3:55pm
Dr. Nicole Karn
1 credit hour

Chem 2990: Introduction to Chemical Research is a seminar course focusing on the development of professional skills, conducting literature searches, writing research papers, and exploring careers and research options.

  • Improve research skills
  • Hone writing skills
  • Meet chemistry faculty

Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair

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On Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual career fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships, and research opportunities available within the Research Participation Program at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Chat with ORISE representatives and mentors from a variety of FDA programs
  • Learn about the research and/or projects conducted within those programs
  • Explore paid internships, fellowships, and research opportunities
  • Connect with ORISE staff members to ask about applying, what to expect during the appointment, and to learn more about the ORISE experience
  • Network with other prospective applicants
  • Discuss the benefits and challenges of entering a graduate program with Ph.D. scientists and engineers

To view current opportunities visit the FDA Opportunities page.

Click here to register for the Career Fair.

Graduate and Professional School Expo

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Do you know what you are going to do after you obtain your degree at The Ohio State University?  Have you thought about going to Grad school, or to a professional school?  Learn more about both options at the Expo on September 14th from 12-3 at the Ohio Union!

Admission is free, and you get to begin to look at planning your future and your career.  Come ready to ask questions to the grad schools present, including representatives from various grad schools withing the University, as well as Universities abroad and across the nation.  You can find a complete, searchable list of the grad schools represented here.

Not sure how to prepare? Take a look at these hints and tips for going in, as well as good questions to ask.  Also, see how to create a good resume here.

Here is the home page for any more information you may want: Graduate and Professional Expo

RSVP here