professional development

ASC Career Success: Mock Interviews

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Although the semester is winding down, there is still time to prepare for upcoming interviews related to internships, part- or full-time jobs with a mock interview.

These 30-minute appointments will give you the chance to answer common interview questions and then obtain feedback from a career coach. Bring a job description with you to tailor the interview toward a specific position or practice answering general behavioral-based questions that are commonly asked during interviews.

Appointments are currently being held in-person, virtually or over the phone. If you’d like to meet with a coach in-person, email asccareer@osu.edu with your request for an in-person mock interview. Learn more and schedule your appointment.

Career Success Professional Headshot Program

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A profile photo on your Handshake or LinkedIn profile can help employers know you’re a real person and serious about your internship or job search. Career Success is offering free headshot photos to undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences students during the 2022/23 academic year.

Profile photos are offered in Denney Hall suite 154 on Tuesdays 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Students should enter the 100 suite by the East entrance of Denney Hall where they will be greeted by a member of the marketing team. Photographs should be sent to your Ohio State email account within 1 week. The entire process should take about 5 minutes. Questions? Contact asccareer@osu.edu.

Want advice on what to wear? Check out this article on indeed.com.

Ohio State Battelle Center: Upcoming Student Events

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Ohio State Battelle Center is running a few student events over the next couple of weeks. All of these can be attended in-person or virtually and offer students an opportunity to interact with guest speakers and gain valuable skills that will help in their professional and academic pursuits.

These events have registration deadlines, so don’t delay if you’re interested!

Thursday, 3/2 – Professional Training: Building Better Teams: Join us for a workshop on how you can be a part of better teams! We want you to have the skills and the awareness of what is going on around you to create more connection and more positive interactions. Whether you are outgoing, shy, introverted, or extroverted, this workshop has a little bit of something for everyone. Register today and join us in-person or online.

Monday, 3/6 – Air & Space SCOPE Conversation, Keith Contrera, SpaceX Engineer: Keith Contrera is a lead propulsion engineer at SpaceX where he works on raptor vacuum engine nozzle extensions. He graduated from Ohio State in 2020 with his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and minor in business. During his time at Ohio State the Battelle Center for Science, Engineering, and Public Policy and the Mountaineers club. Additionally, he completed internships at Moog Inc., NASA Glenn Research Center and SpaceX. Register today and guarantee yourself dinner and an opportunity to hear about SpaceX and the skills you should work on before graduation.

Tuesday, 3/7 – Sustainable Energy SCOPE Conversation, Jon-Paul d’Aversa: As principal and founder of UNPREDICTABLEcity, Jon-Paul d’Aversa develops strategies for long-range energy development and emissions planning. He has served as a trusted and objective resource for over 100 local governments here in Ohio, as well as the US Department of Energy, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the Electrification Coalition. Learn more and register for dinner and a conversation with an expert in the field.

Thursday, 3/9 – NEW Digital Technologies SCOPE Conversation, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab: Join us for a new Student Community offering around the expansion and importance of digital technologies. Our first guest speakers will be from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Jarrett Reid and Karen Shuttleworth. Learn about the work APL does, Jarrett and Karen’s career, a discussion of the latest in Digital Engineering and suggestions on how to be better prepared to work in the field when you graduate! Register and join us for a meal and a great discussion with an organization at the forefront of innovation.

FOCUS Symposium 2023: Call for Abstracts

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Abstract submissions are currently being accepted for the 2023 annual FOCUS (Females of Chemistry Uniting Scientists) Research Symposium, which will be held on April 7, 2023.

Submissions will be accepted until 5pm on March 10th, 2023. An abstract evaluation rubric is included on the submission page.

There will be 3 student research talks – about 15 minutes in length – chosen from the submitted abstracts, and a poster session for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc researchers. Posters will be judged by CBC faculty members and prizes will be awarded to top posters. There will be an undergraduate specific award.

Abstracts can be submitted through this link. This is a great opportunity to present your research to the department, even for students in early in their career.

In addition to student reserch presentations, the event will host two speakers, Prof. Annabella Selloni (Princeton) and Dr. Rebecca Green (Bristol Myers Squibb), and a panel of professionals from a wide range of career paths.

Volunteer Opportunity at Columbus Elementary Schools

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Scientific Thinkers is a student organization and volunteer program here at The Ohio State University. Through Scientific Thinkers, OSU students have the opportunity to positively impact the Columbus community by sharing their knowledge with elementary students by way of interactive lessons and experiments. The schools the organization serves are comprised largely of underrepresented minority students in STEM and have limited STEM resources within their school. Scholars students can benefit from joining Scientific Thinkers by gaining experience in teaching a unique age group, increasing their leadership skills, and expanding their ability to communicate their knowledge of STEM topics to a variety of age groups.

The program is highly rewarding and is a great way to complete community service and outreach requirements. More information can be found at https://u.osu.edu/cemscientificthinkers/. Students can view the program calendar and determine if their availability works. If students are interested they should attend a mandatory orientation on Wednesday,  February 1 at 1:00 PM in 1080 Physics Research Building. Interested students may also email scientificthinkers@gmail.com to schedule a make-up orientation.

Resume and Professional Communications Workshops

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The Center for Life Sciences Education and Career and Professional Success will present two career skills workshops:

Workshop 1: Resume Writing
Wednesday, January 25 at 4:30pm
Mendenhall Lab 100

Workshop 2: Professional Communication
Wednesday, February 1 at 4:30pm
Mendenhall Lab 100

Refreshments will be provided at both workshops.

Register here.

University of Cincinnati REU

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The University of Cincinnati’s Chemistry REU helps students build research skills and develop as emerging professionals and independent scientists. Participants will learn about real-life challenges that scientists are currently addressing, such as “Data Science for Big Data in Chemistry” and “Sustainable Chemistry.” Both chemistry and biochemistry research projects are available.

Students will also work closely with faculty and graduate students while working on their research project, each of which has been designed to have a tangible result during the ten-week program, running from May 30th to August 4th.

The program also includes a weekly discussion series and an end of program poster session to highlight the results of students research. A stipend of $6,000 will be awarded to each student in the program, as well as housing and meals on UC’s campus.

Learn more and apply here by March 1.

STEM-Focused Career Events

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Spaces are filling up, but there is still time to secure your seat at the following events geared specifically toward STEM students like you! These events offer prime opportunities to engage in skill-building, expand professional networks and learn about career opportunities.

Click on the links below to register or learn more about each event.

  • Wed, April 6 |  Sarepta Therapeutics Mock Interviews/Resume Review – This is a great, low-stakes opportunity to obtain feedback on your interview skills or your resume from an HR professional in the biotech space.
  • Thurs, April 7 |  Vorys and Careers Bridging Science and Law, 11:30am (in person).  You will learn about how your science or engineering background makes you a prime candidate for a career in patent law (no JD required).  This is open to postdocs, grad and undergraduate students.
  • Thurs, April 14 |  Andelyn Biosciences: Biotech Leaders in Your Backyard, 5pm (in person).  This info session is geared toward both undergraduate and graduate students in biology and related fields and will take you behind the scenes of this fast-growing Columbus-based biotech company. Presenters include scientists and HR reps.

Questions? Reach out to Addie Cheney at cheney.45@osu.edu.

2022 DOE Scholars Program

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The U.S. Department of Energy Scholars Program is accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates interested energy, science and technology, and environmental development.

This opportunity will allow you to work and learn alongside the DOE to support their mission’s in areas such as:

  • Energy and Nuclear Security
  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Cyber Security
  • Department Operations and Management
  • Technologic Advancements

This program offers a stipend, travel reimbursement, direct involvement in DOE research, and professional development opportunities.

Applications are due Monday, January 7, 2022 at 8 a.m. ET, and can be turned in at this link.

More information, including eligibility requirements, can be found on their website or this flyer.

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