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Indiana University Graduate Program Info Sessions

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The Indiana University Department of Chemistry (Bloomington, Indiana) invites undergraduate students to virtual information sessions about their graduate program.

IU Chemistry is a top-tier research program with world-renowned research groups spanning synthesis to measurement to modeling.

These info sessions are hosted by tenure-track research faculty in the department and are free with no obligation. They will allow you to learn about their graduate program and admission process and to ask any questions you have.

The IU Chemistry graduate training program provides full support (tuition, health insurance, and a comfortable stipend) for five years to all admitted students. Applications are due December 1 (international students) or December 15 (domestic students).

Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair

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Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, November 1 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Performance Hall, Ohio Union

The Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair is designed for students who are approaching graduation and are ready to apply to an Ohio State graduate or professional school. It is also appropriate for students who are early in their enrollment and want to learn about coursework and extracurricular opportunities that will help them to prepare for graduate and professional school admission.

Students can meet with admission representatives from over 20 Ohio State graduate and professional school programs, as well as representatives from pre-law, pre-health, the Arts and Sciences Center for Career Success, Financial Aid, and the Writing Center. A list of attending programs is available here.

The Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair has been approved as both a First Year Experience Student Success Series option and as a STEP professional development co-curricular (PDC) program. 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. Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council.

Rutgers Chemistry & Chemical Biology Graduate Open House

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Rutgers University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology invites you to join a Virtual Open House for their Graduate Program.

The Open House will cover the application process and tips, generous stipends, fellowships, student life, and close industry connections. There will be grad students and faculty panels.

Two sessions are available:

  • Wednesday, November 16 at 10:00 AM EST
  • Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00 PM EST

Email ccb_graduate_chair@chem.rutgers.edu to register. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Info Session: Cell and Developmental Biology Grad Program

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Emory University invites you to a Virtual Admission Info Session for their Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology (BCDB) Graduate Program. BCBD Faculty and students will discuss the application process, the BCBD program and culture, Emory, Atlanta, and why the BCBD program will prepare you for diverse scientific careers.

The session is TOMORROW, November 8, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST via Zoom. Register here.

About BCBD: The BCDB program is a cross-disciplinary training program that encourages and fosters innovative thinking and experimentation. Program faculty members are drawn from 15 departments within Emory University to provide training in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Development, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Cancer Biology, and allied areas of research. The program uses formalized training in scientific research, presentation, writing, hypothesis design, and teaching to enable students to integrate diverse biological disciplines. Students graduate as well-rounded biomedical research scientists who are highly competitive in a number of different career paths.

Info Session: CUNY Natural Science PhD Progams

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The Graduate Center, The City University of New York (CUNY) Office of Admissions and doctoral natural science programs invite you to their “Application ‘Boot Camp'” for CUNY Natural Science Ph.D. Programs.

Monday, November 7, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm
In-person (in NYC) or via Zoom

During the session you will learn about:

  • How to craft a competitive application and write an effective personal statement.
  • How to apply to the CUNY Graduate Center Ph.D. programs in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Following a general session, breakout sessions for the Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics Ph.D. program will address program-specific questions, along with research highlights from faculty and students.

Register here. Questions should be addressed to admissions@gc.cuny.edu.

CUNY Biochemistry Ph.d. Program has asked us to share this program brochure with our students.

Ohio State Graduate & Professional School Fair

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Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 26 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Performance Hall, Ohio Union

The Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair is designed for students who are approaching graduation and are ready to apply to an Ohio State graduate or professional school. It is also appropriate for students who are early in their enrollment and want to learn about coursework and extracurricular opportunities that will help them to prepare for graduate and professional school admission.

Students can meet with admission representatives from over 20 Ohio State graduate and professional school programs, as well as representatives from pre-law, pre-health, the Arts and Sciences Center for Career Success, Financial Aid, and the Writing Center. A list of attending programs is available here.

The Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair has been approved as both a First Year Experience Student Success Series option and as a STEP professional development co-curricular (PDC) program. 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. Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council.

Southern Teachers Info Table

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This Friday, October 7, a representative from Southern Teachers will be here at OSU to talk with students about teaching jobs in K-12 private/independent schools.

The rep will have an information table in the Ohio Union (Great Hall room, Friendship table) from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Southern Teachers helps college graduates find great jobs in college-preparatory schools around the South.

The teaching environment in these private/independent schools can be wonderful because of their small class sizes and their close-knit communities. At independent schools, quality isn’t just about test scores and college acceptances; it’s also the unique way that teachers maximize the potential of their students.

While successful progress through a teacher-education program is essential for some of these jobs (e.g., for elementary teachers), for many positions a teaching certificate is not required. Math majors can be hired to teach math; Spanish majors can teach Spanish, etc. Candidates do, however, need a strong academic record and the personal characteristics that will enable them to manage and motivate K-12 students. To summarize:  Teacher certification is not required for most jobs.

Chemistry Grad School Application Support

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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.

Info Session: Discovery PREP Program at OSUCOM

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The NIH-funded Discovery Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is excited to announce a virtual information session on December 15 at 7pm. During the event, Dr. Candice Askwith, Faculty Director of Discovery PREP, will introduce Discovery PREP and answer questions.

The Discovery PREP program is designed to help prepare recent baccalaureate graduates for success in pursuit of a career as a biomedical scientist. Individuals from groups underrepresented in the biomedical workforce are strongly encouraged to apply, including students from racial and ethnic groups shown to be underrepresented nationally and individuals with disabilities.

Discovery PREP provides individuals with the opportunity to obtain the intensive research experience necessary to gain admission to, and succeed in, a Biomedical PhD program. The program is a competitive, one-year PREP that provides:

  • A PAID research experience in a laboratory with a research mentor in Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, or Physiology.
  • Individual mentoring
  • Assistance with application preparation for PhD graduate programs
  • Orientation and social activities
  • Seminars and journal clubs
  • Career development workshops
  • Opportunities to travel and network with scientists throughout the nation

To register for the virtual info session, submit this form. A Zoom link will be sent once your registration has been received. If you have any questions or require additional information about the program or this event, please reach out to Discovery.PREP@osumc.edu.

TONIGHT: UNC Graduate Chemistry Info Session

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TONIGHT, November 4, 2021
at 6:00pm EDT
Via Zoom

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) is hosting a virtual information session for their graduate program. At the session, participants will meet with faculty and current graduates students within research-themed breakout rooms, including Analytical, Biological, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Polymer/Materials.

Registration is preferred, but not required.