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Apply to be a General Chemistry TA in Autumn 2025

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Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is currently accepting applications for General Chemistry TA positions for Autumn 2025. A TA position provides the opportunity to improve your knowledge, gain teaching experience, and help students.

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

  • Completed General Chemistry Sequence (1206/1208/1220; 1210/1220; 1610/1620; or 1910H/1920H) with an A or A- (preferred)
  • Cumulative GPA > 3.2
  • Enrolled in classes during Autumn 2025*
  • No other paid monthly student appointment during 2025 (this includes paid research)

*Graduating in May? Staff appointments are available! See the bottom of this post for more information.

Appointment details are as follows:

  • Salary: $13/hour
  • Hours: 10-12/week
  • Responsibilities: Teach one 3-hour lab; Promptly grade assignments and prepare for teaching responsibilities; 1 weekly office hour; proctor all exams; attend weekly staff meeting

TA training will occur during business hours throughout the week prior to the beginning of Autumn semester in August. Conflicts with staff meetings, including TAs who will live in university owned housing, should be stated on your application and described in detail if possible.

If you are interested, you may apply here. After you apply, you will be asked to submit your schedule here.

Completing an application and submitting your schedule does not guarantee a TA position. If your schedule changes, please update it by June 2, 2025 and notify chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu. If you make a change to your schedule after this date, you will be responsible for switching your assignment with another TA or forfeit your position.

Applications and schedules are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025. Hiring decisions will be made by early August.

Please contact chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu with any questions.

Staff Appointments Available! If you are graduating and looking for an opportunity to teach for a semester (or even academic year!), we also have those available! Please fill out the application.

BATTERI Internship Program

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Do you want a career that helps to address climate change? Are you ready to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment in a cutting-edge facility and work with global Electric Vehicle (EV) leaders like Honda and Schaeffler? The BATTERI Internship Program at The Ohio State University is your opportunity to make a real impact in the clean technology and advanced manufacturing industries.

BATTERI (Bridging Academic Training Through Experiential Research and Innovation) is a paid, 10-week summer program designed to prepare diverse STEM undergraduate students for careers in advanced battery manufacturing. It is located in the newly renovated Battery Cell R&D Center within Ohio State’s Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR). Through a blend of innovative learning practices and real-world experiences, BATTERI is your gateway to the future of clean energy and sustainable technology.

What you’ll do:

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experts in chemistry, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering.
  • Collaborative Problem Solving: Engage in Project-Based Learning to address real-world challenges in the electric vehicle market.
  • Innovative Thinking: Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset to identify and act on the commercial potential of your ideas and research.
  • Hands-On Experience: Operate state-of-the-art equipment in a cutting-edge facility used in battery manufacturing and clean technology development.
  • Expand Your Network: Receive mentorship from industry leaders, academics, and entrepreneurs while participating in exclusive networking activities.
  • Explore New Horizons: Learn about the intersections of advanced manufacturing with fields like materials science, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

Questions? Contact Joanna Gardner, BATTERI Project Manager.

Applications are due February 21, 2025.

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.

Undergraduate Student Trustee Application Open

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The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has begun its search for a new undergraduate student representative. Each year, the governor of Ohio appoints one new student trustee to serve a two-year term as a full voting member of the board.

This student will serve on the board from May 2025 – May 2027, must maintain Ohio residency and student status throughout the entire term, and must be able to balance this significant responsibility with their academic and personal commitments. Candidates for this role must excel as leaders, be able to think strategically about the future of the university and interact in a professional manner with faculty, administrators and influential business and community leaders. More details and application information are available on the student trustee application webpage.

Ohio State’s current undergraduate student trustee, Joshua H.B. Kerner, will host information sessions on January 14 and January 15 for anyone who wants to hear more about the student trustee role and application process. Details about the information sessions can be found on the student trustee application webpage.

Applications are due by noon on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Student Wellness Center Coaching Services

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The Office of Student Life Student Wellness Center supports all students to reach their full wellness potential. Through individual coaching, group workshops, outreach, and programming, they aim to promote holistic wellness opportunities. Individual, free Wellness Coaching returns Monday January 13th with 200 sessions available each week available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students both in-person and virtually.

  • Scarlet and Gray Financial Coaching: This nationally recognized program helps students manage finances, including budgeting, credit, debt, and investing.
  • Wellness Coaching: Wellness coaching supports students in navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, and other personal challenges while promoting overall well-being.

You can schedule an appointment or find more information at these links:

Feel free to contact sgfinancial@osu.edu or wellnesscoaching@osu.edu for help finding an appointment time that works best for you.

Scholarship & Training Opportunity: MARC T34 at OSU

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Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

This is Ohio State’s first T34 grant for Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of the “Molecules to Society” MARC T34 at Ohio State is to develop a workforce in the next generation of biomedical scholars doing impactful research. This will be accomplished by providing undergraduate students with a research-focused training program that includes courses, experiential learning, faculty and graduate student mentoring, and peer-support.

Information Sessions:

  • Tues, January 21 at 5:30 PM in Hale Hall, room 110A
  • Thurs, January 30 at 5:00PM in Hale Hall, room 110B

RSVP here.

Program Features and Benefits:

  • Training for future biomedical, research focused advanced degrees (PhD or MD/PhD)
  • Experiential learning, mentoring, & peer-support
  • Training in research methods
  • Preparation for graduate school success
  • Scholarship: Tuition support and stipend

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Rising junior in Autumn 2025
  • Chemistry, engineering, public health, biomedical sciences, or STEM majors
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Essay responses to address your interest in being a MARC scholar (see application link above)
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic reference)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Questions may be addressed to marc@osu.edu.

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

BIOCHEM 4511 UG TA positions available for Spring 2025

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CBC has several openings for Biochem 4511 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) in Spring 2025.

UGTAs in this course attend lectures, lead recitations, provide office hours for students, proctor and grade exams, and attend staff meetings related to the course. Serving as a TA for this course is an excellent opportunity to develop strong professional skills in scientific communication.

The estimated time commitment can vary, but is generally ~10-12 hr/week, depending on your schedule and availability. Pay is hourly at $14/hr and you will be expected to submit a weekly timesheet.

You must have already completed Biochem 5613, and be currently enrolled in or have completed Biochem 5614 at the time of your application to be eligible for a position. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday November 25. We expect to notify students if they are chosen for the TA positions by the week of December 9th.

Apply to be a Biochem 4511 TA in Spring 2025

Apply to be a General Chemistry TA in Spring 2025

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Application Deadline: November 4, 2024

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is currently accepting applications for General Chemistry TA positions for Spring 2025. A TA position provides the opportunity to improve your knowledge, gain teaching experience, and help students.

Qualifications:

  • Completed General Chemistry Sequence (1206/1208/1220; 1210/1220; 1610/1620; or 1910H/1920H) with an A or A- (preferred)
  • Cumulative GPA > 3.2
  • Taking classes during Spring 2025
  • No other paid monthly student appointment during Spring 2025 (this includes paid research)

Student appointment details:

  • Salary: $13/hour
  • Hours: 10-12/week
  • Responsibilities: Teach one 3-hour lab; Promptly grade assignments and prepare for teaching responsibilities; 1 weekly office hour; proctor all exams; attend weekly staff meeting

Application:

  • Direct Application Link: Spring 2025 General Chemistry TA Application
  • The application is due by 11:59 PM on Monday November 4th, 2024.
  • After the submission of your application, you will be asked to submit a schedule.
  • Direct Schedule Link: General Chemistry TA Availability Survey
  • Submitting a schedule does not guarantee a position. Schedules are due by 11:59 PM on Monday, November 4th, 2024.
  • If your schedule changes, please update it by November 11th and notify us at chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu. If you make a change to your schedule after this date, you will be responsible for switching your assignment with another TA if you have a conflict with your assigned teaching time(s) or you will have to forfeit your position.

Staff Appointments Available! If you are graduating and looking for an opportunity to teach for a semester (or even academic year!), we also have those available! Please fill out an application.

Feel free to contact the Lab Supervisors via email (chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu) if you have any questions. Again, all applications and schedule submissions are due by 11:59 PM on Monday November 4th, 2024, and hiring decisions will be made by mid-December.

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.