Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Internship Opportunity

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

OHSU EQUITY SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM

The OHSU Summer Equity Research Program offers an exciting 8 – 10 week summer internship opportunity for college students interested in DENTISTRY, MEDICINE OR RESEARCH. Students will have the opportunity to work with faculty and graduate students in a research setting, to learn new skills, and to gain hands on research experience. Students will attend weekly seminars and meetings with fellow students and faculty to discuss their ongoing projects. During the summer there will be ongoing, personal mentoring about individual career pathways from OHSU faculty. A paid stipend is included for students during the program and housing is available for students who qualify. Students will present a scientific poster presentation of their summer research project at the end of the program.

Applications and more information are now available at www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity. For more information that is not available on our website, please contact Ebony Lawrence at lawreneb@ohsu.edu.

Attached is an electronic copy of the Equity flyer. The application deadline is March 21, 2011, at 5:00pm. All materials must be received in our office by this date.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)

The Office of the Dean for Graduate Education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host its annual MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) from June 5 – August 6, 2011

MSRP, an institutional effort that began in 1986, facilitates the involvement of talented undergraduate students in research aspects of the fields of engineering and science—particularly those who are underrepresented in these fields. This summer program seeks to identify talented sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors from around the country who could benefit from spending a summer on MIT's campus, working in a research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers. The program features supervision by an MIT faculty member and postdoctoral fellow or advanced graduate student; weekly seminars/workshops; preparation and delivery of a research poster and paper; individual counseling on academic careers; hands-on training in active, "real-world" laboratories; and participation in social and cultural activities in the area.

Particularly interested in underrepresented minority undergraduates (particularly African American, Latin American and American Indian/Alaskan Native students) interested in science, technology, engineering, and math that would benefit from a 9-week, research-intensive summer program.

Additional program details, applicant requirements and the online application can be found on the web at mit.edu/msrp.

UC Berkeley Summer Research Program

The University of California, Berkeley is pleased to announce its 2011 Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), offering students opportunities for faculty-mentored research in the fields of Astronomy, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Planetary Science, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. The eight-week program will be held on the UC Berkeley campus from June 5 through July 30, 2011. Participants are provided with round-trip airfare, room & board, stipend, graduate school preparation workshops, GRE prep course, UCB application fee waiver, and more.

Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status; sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior status; a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; demonstrated potential for success and an interest in pursuing graduate study. The SROP selection committee follows a comprehensive review and weighs each applicant’s academic and personal achievements, preparation for research, and the availability of faculty mentors in their field of interest.

You may access the 2011 program description and application online

Application deadline: February 1, 2011

If you have additional questions, please contact the Graduate Diversity Program at (510) 643-6010, or email us at grad.diversity@berkeley.edu.

ORISE Fellowship: Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program

Available immediately: ORISE Fellowship with the Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program (NSQAP), CDC, Chamblee campus. The position is renewable each year for up to 4 years. We are looking for an enthusiastic Bachelor’s level Chemist. Experience with mass spectrometry is a plus but training will be provided. NSQAP prepares, characterizes, and certifies dried-blood spot materials that mimic specimens collected from newborn babies to screen for inherited and metabolic disease. These materials are distributed to newborn screening laboratories worldwide to help laboratories achieve excellent technical proficiency and maintain confidence in their performance while processing large volumes of specimens daily. See http://www.cdc.gov/labstandards/nsqap.html for more information.


Candidates should send a current CV to Dr. Victor De Jesus at VDejesus@cdc.gov, 770.488.7963.

FYI from Dr. Shepler: If you interview with Dr. Joanne Mei, she is married to Dr. David Collard (professor of chemistry and Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Tech).

Chemistry position in Athens

Chemist/Coordinator Position available right now in Athens, GA. This is a 1 year contract position and it's available immediately; the pay rate is negotiable. If you are interested, please email us your updated resume with your contact information. The job description is
pasted below.

Please visit us on Facebook,
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/NetSource-Inc/142868555724808?ref=ts

Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health (CLEH) Internship Opportunity Announcement

CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) is offering a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in environmental, physical, biological, chemical, and/or social sciences, or related fields. During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects, experiential learning opportunities, individual environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips, brown bag lunches, and shadowing and mentoring relationships at CDC/ATSDR. Interns will be based at CDC/ATSDR’s Chamblee Campus. Students are paid $500 a week during the course of the program. Please go to our website for more information and application instructions.

Application due date: February 2, 2011
Program dates: June 8-August 12, 2011

Eligibility requirements for CLEH interns:

• US citizenship or Permanent Resident with a green card,
• Full time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising senior by fall 2011
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Note: Seniors graduating in Spring 2011 will not be accepted to this program.


“This internship demonstrated the unique connection between human health and environmental well-being, giving my studies relevance and allowing me to develop a social perspective to my environmental studies.” –Todd Nelson, 2010 CLEH intern

For more information, please email Jay Nielsen, Program Development Office, NCEH/ATSDR at CLEH@cdc.gov

IBM Summer Research Internship for Under-Represented Minorities

The goal of the program is to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering.

The internships are salaried positions, typically 10 weeks long, at the IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose, CA. They include the opportunity to work with an IBM mentor. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory. More information on the internship is available at the application link.

For the record, one of our junior biochemistry majors participated in this program in the summer of 2009!

CDC&P Contract Position

A contract position for BS level chemists and biochemists is available in the CDC&P's incident response laboratory doing sample prep and working on emergency response exercises. It will involve working with robotic aliquotters and sample prep instruments. There would also be some opportunity to work with GC/MS or LC/MSMS through support of our Training Group.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Phillip Holt at PHolt@cdc.gov with a resume.

Kforce Government Solutions Internships

Positions Available in: Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Human Factors Engineering

Starting: 10 January 2011

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

New openings due to increased contract and internal Research and Development awards for anthropomorphic medical training devices. KGS recently won awards for Best US Army Modeling and Simulation Project and US Army Technical Achievement Award. KGS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kforce which has annual revenue of $1billion annually. Projects encompass requirements and prototype training aid development including analysis, design, human factors design/test, development of Zigbee electronic control and data collection system. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing prototyping programs.

Duties may include:

- Requirements analysis and development for current and future medical training aid products including robotics, silicon molding techniques and human factors engineering.

- Preparation and modification of engineering drawings and electrical wiring diagrams

- Hands-on prototype development of future training aids including materials selection, design, prototype construction using molding techniques, and development of Zigbee control/data-collection subsystem.

- Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to develop appropriate training features and to streamline manufacturing processes and techniques.

- Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to improve production quality control.

- Development and test of Zigbee prototype software

- Development of inorganic/organic chemistries to mimic blood coagulation

- Support of component and full-scale test activities

- Interface with other internal organizations such as manufacturing, marketing, service, product support and purchasing, as well as external customers and suppliers.

- Physical development of laboratory facilities.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be a currently enrolled student majoring in Electrical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or Chemistry and must have completed at least two years. Recent graduates may also apply.

Abilities/Skills:

Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required. Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism. Strong computer skills desired.

Employer Expectations for Interns on the Job:

Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours in Midtown Atlanta

Potential follow-on opportunities for part time work

Competitive hourly rate, temporary employee.

Travel fully reimbursed.

Location

1401 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA, 30309

Level

Open to undergraduates, masters or Ph.D. levels. Recent graduates are also eligible.

Co-op or intern (Course credit not available).

To Apply

email Dr. Thomas Bevan at tombevan@earthlink.net

Career Services

Spring 2011 Career Services and Division of Professional Practices Programs

For information on Co-op orientations, internship information sessions, Career Fair, resume writing, interviewing and more, click here.

ACS Summer School in Nuclear and Radiochemistry

The program seeks curious and highly motivated students with strong science backgrounds. If selected, these students receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6 week summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either CA or NY. They also earn hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San Jose State University or SUNY-Stony Brook. Selected students also receive a stipend of $4,000.

More details are available here

Downloadable application and personal reference forms, can be found here.

The deadline for applications is February 1, 2011.

NOTE FROM DR. SHEPLER: I attended the San Jose State version of this program a million years ago (okay, 12 years ago) in 1998, and it was pretty amazing. I went in interested in nuclear medicine and came out with environmental radiochemistry on my mind, and that's what I ended up doing in graduate school. My fond memories are probably enhanced by the fact that it's where I met Dr. Mr. Shepler--yes I'm such a dork that I met my husband at nuclear summer camp :D If you have questions, please let me know!

Congratulations to our awesome students

Check out the recent accomplishments of Michael Chen, Candice Sherwood, and Kristen Powell!
http://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/news/

Foundation for International Medical Relief of Childre

The Georgia Tech chapter of FIMRC (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) still has spots open for the spring break volunteer trip to El Salvador. The application (email Dr. Shepler for the application) is due November 19th no later than 11pm. Please email the completed application to fimrc.trip@gmail.com .

If you have any questions regarding the trip, please email Joseph Kim at ykim908@gatech.edu.

Message from Teach for America

Hello,

My name is Swetha Krishnakumar, and I am working as the Teach For America Campus Campaign Coordinator this year here at Georgia Tech. Teach For America is a national organization that works to end the academic achievement gap in the United States by placing high performing college graduates in under served schools around the country.

I was wondering if it might be okay for me to take a couple of minutes during one of your classes to talk about Teach For America. Our next deadline is Friday, December 17, and I would love to talk to students about this wonderful opportunity before this deadline.

I greatly appreciate your help and support!
Best regards,

Swetha

Kforce Government Solutions

Kforce Government Solutions

Positions Available in: Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Human Factors Engineering

Starting: 10 January 2011

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
New openings due to increased contract and internal Research and Development awards for anthropomorphic medical training devices. KGS recently won awards for Best US Army Modeling and Simulation Project and US Army Technical Achievement Award. KGS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kforce which has annual revenue of $1billion annually. Projects encompass requirements and prototype training aid development including analysis, design, human factors design/test, development of Zigbee electronic control and data collection system. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing prototyping programs.
Duties may include:

• Requirements analysis and development for current and future medical training aid products including robotics, silicon molding techniques and human factors engineering.
• Preparation and modification of engineering drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
• Hands-on prototype development of future training aids including materials selection, design, prototype construction using molding techniques, and development of Zigbee control/data-collection subsystem.
• Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to develop appropriate training features and to streamline manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to improve production quality control.
• Development and test of Zigbee prototype software
• Development of inorganic/organic chemistries to mimic blood coagulation
• Support of component and full-scale test activities
• Interface with other internal organizations such as manufacturing, marketing, service, product support and purchasing, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Physical development of laboratory facilities.
  

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
Must be a currently enrolled student majoring in Electrical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or Chemistry and must have completed at least two years. Recent graduates may also apply.

Abilities/Skills:
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required. Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism. Strong computer skills desired.
Employer Expectations for Interns on the Job:
Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.

Benefits:
Flexible working hours in Midtown Atlanta
Potential follow-on opportunities for part time work
Competitive hourly rate, temporary employee.
Travel fully reimbursed.

Location
1401 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA, 30309

Level
Open to undergraduates, masters or Ph.D. levels. Recent graduates are also eligible.
Co-op or intern (Course credit not available).

To apply email Dr. Thomas Bevan at tombevan@earthlink.net

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Job Openings--Jordi (Bellingham, MA)

Contract analytical services lab seeking account specialist--analytical chemistry

Contact Dr. Shepler for more details.

A Message from The Fouth R: Human Rights Education

My name is Swetha Krishnakumar, and I work with an organization known as the Fourth R: Human Rights Education.

Our organization is looking for reliable and passionate volunteers interested in education, human rights, and working with children. The Fourth R is a student-led program that promotes human rights by designing and delivering lessons to fifth grade students at local Atlanta schools, giving human rights presentations throughout Atlanta, and conducting workshops throughout the region to encourage and empower others to be human rights educators.

We are currently looking for 2 types of volunteers:
Volunteer Facilitators: people who would be interested in going into 5th grade classrooms and conducting weekly lessons
Campus Coordinators: people who would work on campus to raise awareness and funding to sustain our work with Atlanta 5th grade students
So if you are interested in working with children, learning more about the teaching profession, and promoting human rights, please join us for one of two INFORMATION SESSIONS on volunteer opportunities with our program. We will provide additional information about the Fourth R program as well as the application process.

Info Session 1:
WHAT: The Fourth R: Human Rights Education Info Session
WHEN: Tuesday, November 16th 11:30 AM
WHERE: Student Success Center President's Suite C

Info Session 2:
WHAT: The Fourth R: Human Rights Education Info Session
WHEN: Thursday, November 18th 11 AM
WHERE: Instructional Center Room 109

If you are interested but unable to attend, applications for the Fourth R program can be found online. Applications must be submitted by November 27th along with a resume with contact information for a reference emailed to hrefourthr@gmail.com.

Thanks! I look forward to seeing many of you at one of the information sessions! Please do not hesitate to contact me at hrefourthr@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Georgia Tech's first living-learning community, the Women, Science, and Technology (WST) Learning Community invites female undergraduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to apply for rooms in Stein House and Goldin House (4th St. A & B) during the spring 2011 term. An application for housing in 2010-11 can be found here.

The Think Big fee per term is $150. Activities include monthly dinners and biweekly
lunches with GT faculty, staff, and administrators, research partnerships, service
opportunities, and faculty mentoring. Information about WST and the WST Learning Community is at www.wst.gatech.edu.

Direct questions to carol.colatrella@lcc.gatech.edu OR kristen.mitchell@eas.gatech.edu. Applications should be sent to kristen.mitchell@eas.gatech.edu

Recruitment for 2011-12 will begin in January 2011.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics and biomaterials.

While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible.

The program dates this year are June 20 to August 19, 2011.
Applications are due Feb. 15, 2011.
Participants are paid a $4000 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing are provided. For more information, please visit our website

If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat, at mrc@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

Undergraduate Research Kaleidoscope

A message from Michael Chen, The Tower editor:

Hey undergraduate researchers,

Are you involved with undergraduate research? Looking to present your research somewhere?

Come and present your research at the the Undergraduate Research Kaleidoscope on Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 PM in the Library East Commons. All presentations must be in a pecha kucha format. Visit http://www.pecha-kucha.org/ for more information about the pecha kucha style.

Refreshments will be provided!

Submit an abstract (APA style, <150 words) about the presentation to editor@gttower.org to be considered. All majors and disciplines welcome!

Thanks,
Michael Chen

El Salvador Volunteer Trip

The Georgia Tech chapter of FIMRC (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) still has spots open for the spring break volunteer trip to El Salvador. The application is due November 19th no later than 11pm. Please email the completed application to fimrc.trip@gmail.com .

If you have any questions regarding the trip, please email Joseph Kim at ykim908@gatech.edu.

SCI Scholars

We are pleased to announce the second year of the summer internship program, SCI Scholars, for chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduates.

The program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) America International Group (AIG), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and was developed to introduce chemistry and chemical engineering students to careers in the chemical industry.

Exceptional sophomores and juniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and who are majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Program details:

• Over twenty scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2011.

• SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$10,000 for a ten-week internship.

• Students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1,000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting.

• Scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.

Applications are due December 15, 2010.

Interested students should visit www.acs.org/sci to fill out an application and get more information.

Tau Beta Pi Undergraduate Research Fair

Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, will be hosting the Undergraduate Research fair on Thursday, November 11. This event not only helps the students to discover what research opportunities are available for them, but also involves person-to-person contact so they can connect with a student already in the research group as well as learn about the professors leading the research.

If interested students have a question about the event, they may contact Anna Thomas at aet4@gatech.edu

Diversity Week

The Office of Diversity Programs is pleased to be able to announce Diversity Week 2010. We have 11 new cutting edge programs to assist you in increasing your multicultural competence.

The keynote address will be given by Tim Wise on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the College of Management LeCraw Auditorium. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers, speakers and educators in the United States, and has been called, “One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation,” by best-selling author and professor Michael Eric Dyson, of Georgetown University. Wise, who was recently named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, has spoken in 49 states, on over 600 college campuses, and to community groups across the nation. Wise has a new book, Colorblind, and his speech will center on that concept.

Other programs include:

• a book discussion and documentary on Steig Larson's, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo;
  
• a lecture by GT faculty member, Dr. John McDonald and his research team's Findings on Ovarian Cancer. Please note this research is being conducted on our campus and is very cutting edge;
  
• a very entertaining lecture by Marisela Martinez on, "Dangerous Distortions: A Comparison of the ways African Americans, Latinos and Asians are Misrepresented in the Media";
  
• a workshop on Indian Culture and learning how to pronounce Indian names;
  
• Dr. Han Zhan will be conducting a workshop on, "Dissecting the Rise of China;"a Corporate Panel (Deloitte, Caterpillar, Proctor and Gamble and GT) Focusing on the Effects of Microaggressions in the Workplace. Microaggresions are brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain populations. These exchanges are often subtle in nature, and can be manifested in the verbal, nonverbal, visual, or behavioral realm and are often enacted automatically or unconsciously;
  
• Adapted Sports and Recreation Equipment, this presentation will introduce participants to the different types of sports and recreation activities that individuals with physical disabilities can participate;
  
• Diversity in Study Abroad; Film Screening and Student Panel Discussion,
  
• Safe Space Training II, and
• Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company.
  

For a full descriptions of programs and times please go to www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu.

Study Abroad and Diveristy

This week, November 8-12, is Diversity Week at Georgia Tech. Amongst the many great programs for the week, OIE is leading a film screening and student panel discussion on diversity in study abroad on Thursday, November 11, from 5:30-7 PM in the Student Center Piedmont Room. The have five outstanding panelists for the discussion who will give their own perspective on their study abroad experience.

National Professional Science Master's Association Grad Fair

The National Professional Science Master's Association is hosting an evening
reception and Grad Fair for science students and conference attendees from a
variety of universities nationwide on Nov. 17th at 5:30 pm at the GA Tech
Hotel and Conference Center.

Representatives from approx. 80 universities will be at this event, a
majority will have displays and information materials on their programs
available for students. We like to invite students from Atlanta based
universities to attend the reception and grad fair! This event is free for
interested students!

Universities represented at this meeting have been part of a national
initiative sponsored by the Sloan Foundation to encourage students who do
not want to pursue a Ph.D. to remain in the science field and further their
science education. These degrees offer advanced science, and training in
management, business and communication, and include an internship. The goal
is to effectively bridge the gap between science/technology and business,
and offer a wider choice of career opportunities for science students. More
information available at www.npsma.org and www.sciencemasters.com!

Please email Dr. Shepler for more information

The Georgia Local Section of the American Chemical Society invites participants to
The 2nd Academia/Industry Forum
Friday November 12th, 2010
Kennesaw State University

The Forum is being sponsored by the Georgia Section of the ACS and Kennesaw State University, and will be held on Friday November 12th, from 9am to 5pm, in the Clendenin building, part of the College of Science and Mathematics of Kennesaw State University. There will be six academic presenters and the meeting will be opened with a presentation by an Intellectual Property lawyer, who will present the pitfalls and benefits of academic/industry collaboration. The focus for this year's forum is research personnel from smaller Georgia chemical businesses interacting with young chemistry faculty researchers. Please see the attachments for the full schedule and more information.

There will be no charge for attending this Forum, but numbers will be limited to 50.
Registrations will be accepted on a first come-first served basis.

Please reply to Dr. Mark Mitchell at KSU, mbmitchell@kennesaw.edu or (770)423-6159
or Terry Say at GA Section ACS, terrysay@aol.com or (404)625-2136 by November 5th, 2010

Job Opportunity--Athens, GA

Title: Chemist
Skills: Chemist, GMP/GLP, Regualtions
Job description:
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN 1-YEAR CONTRACT POSITION.

This position*s key function is the analytical support of Chemistry Services. Occupants of this position will be responsible for developing new analytical methods in conjunction with process development research and product transfers. The responsibilities include analysis of routine research samples according to existing, approved methods and newly developed, unofficial, analytical methods. New and approved methods are transferred to the Quality Control laboratory in adherence with all regulatory and safety guidelines, including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements. Maintain all of the analytical methods used to test and release product in a validated or qualified state. Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques. Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of raw materials. Assists with special projects by supporting the development of new test methods or performing investigative test analyses as required. Assists in projects including the validation of test methods and transfer of new products/processes/test methods.

B.S. in Chemistry or related science. Experience in instrumental and wet chemical techniques required (could be from training program); knowledge of chemical manufacturing and GMP/GLP regulations preferred.

For more information, contact:
Lana
NetSource Inc.
ph: (415) 831-3681
f: (415) 831-3680

University of Alabama Birmingham REU

Announcing the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Using the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics to Study Crime

June 9 – July 29, 2011

http://www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREU

Program Highlights:

§ This 8-week NSF summer program is designed for undergraduate students across the Southeast who want “hands-on” research experience and for those who are interested in pursuing post-graduate degrees in fields such as Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Biology, and Chemistry.

§ The program is targeted to undergraduate students with at least 60 hours of college credit. A total of 12 students will be selected for the summer 2011 program.

§ Students will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty from UAB’s Department of Justice Sciences and Department of Computer and Information Sciences. The 8 REU faculty members are nationally recognized for their expertise in working with large data sets, data mining and manipulation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and DNA analysis.

§ Students will conduct research in one of three core areas: 1) Criminal Justice,

2) Forensic Science, or 3) Computer Forensics.

§ Students will work with a faculty mentor in their research track for 35-40 hours per week to complete one or more projects during the summer experience. In some cases students will work directly with a local criminal justice agency on their project.

§ Each Friday during the 8-week program, students will attend a luncheon that includes special presentations from local criminal justice professionals and time to interact with other REU students and faculty. Students will make a presentation of their research experience during the final Friday luncheon.

§ Students will receive tours of several major criminal justice agencies in Alabama.

§ Students selected for the program will receive free lodging, food (up to $30 per day), and travel (up to $250) to UAB.

§ Students will receive a stipend of $450 per week.

§ Students will enjoy access to UAB libraries, labs, dining facilities, and the Campus Recreation Center. Several tours of the Birmingham area and special events are also planned.

§ The application form is available on the program website (http://www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREU). The submission deadline is February 18, 2011.

§ Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

§ Please contact Dr. Kent Kerley at krkerley@uab.edu or 205-934-8548 if you have questions.

Job Fair!

Unemployed? Looking for a good chemist?

The Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society invites your participation (it’s FREE!)
in an ACS Innovative Project Grant (IPG) funded event designed to connect Small Chemical Businesses with unemployed and underemployed chemists.

Features for Small Businesses:
Free table to highlight your business at an ACS-sponsored small business fair and the opportunity to meet the chemical professionals who can help you grow.

Features for Chemists:
Expert advice on “Navigating the New Employment Landscape”; Speed Networking with small business representatives; a Resume Workshop and Practice Interviews with potential small business employers

When: Thursday, November 4th 8am - 4pm (Breakfast & lunch included, no cost)
Where: Cobb Galleria
RSVP and questions to Deanna Hall, Chair-elect Georgia Section, dmhall@mindspring.com

FASET Cabinet Applications

Do you want to help Tech's newest students in joining our campus community? Do you want an incredible leadership opportunity? Did you love your time at FASET? Then, apply for the 2011 FASET Cabinet.

Cabinet members are responsible for recruiting, training, and mentoring the 85 FASET leaders, assisting the professional staff with the logistics of the 7 Freshman FASET sessions and 4 Transfer FASET sessions of 2011, and welcoming the new students and guests to campus.

Previous FASET experience is NOT required for this unique leadership opportunity.

Want more information? Please come to our info session on Thursday, October 21st, 6pm, College of Management, Room 222. You will learn more about Cabinet and here about the experience first hand from members of he 2010 team.

Applications are due by NOON on Monday, October 25th with interviews beginning that evening and running through the 27th. Sign-up for your interview when you turn in your application to the Office of Success Programs, ISYE Annex, Room 330. For more information, visit our Web site (www.faset.gatech.edu) or call our office (404.864.6897).

Partnership for Public Service--Federal Internships

By 2012, the Federal Government will have hired nearly 273,000 new employees to fill mission critical positions. Making us the nation's largest employer. The good news is that with so many positions needing to be filled in a short time frame, many Agencies are currently looking for interns. The hope is that upon grading many interns will return to work full time. There are literally thousands of internships available within the Federal Government.

Want the learn how to find these internships, and how to apply?

Come to the Clary Theater in the Student Success Center. Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 pm.

Poly One Sales Trainee Interviews

GT Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children

The Georgia Tech Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) will be having an information session about the upcoming trips, how to get involved, and answer any questions that prospective members might have.

If you are interested in volunteering abroad in a medical-related field for a week during winter break or spring break, please attend!

Tuesday, October 12th from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Press Suite A in the Student Success Center

Applications for the trips are available from Dr. Shepler.

The deadline is 11 pm on October 15th. Late applications will not be accepted.

HOPE Information Sessions

Worried about losing your HOPE scholarship?
Confused about new rules and rumors?

Financial Aid can answer all of your questions!

The Office of Financial Aid will host two HOPE Scholarship Information Sessions on October 20 and October 28. Both sessions are at 11:00am in the Bill Moore Student Success Center.

There will be lots of good information for students on keeping, and regaining the HOPE scholarship, and time for students to ask questions. Also, a brand new system upgrade will allow students to see their HOPE GPA on their unofficial transcript, and you'll be shown how to access this information.

I strongly encourage you to attend and make sure you're up to date on a topic that could affect your profoundly!

Sophomore Summit!

Are you a second year at Georgia Tech?

If so, you have the chance to "Get to the Top"at this year's Sophomore Summit!

The Sophomore Summit is a retreat for a diverse group of sophomores taking place October 22-23rd. At the Summit, you will have the chance to network with faculty/staff, set personal career goals, discuss campus and sophomore issues, participate in a sophomore focus career workshop, and meet other sophomores wanting to make a difference on campus!

For more information on the Summit and to apply, please visit www.sophomores.gatech.edu.

Applications are available now and are due Wednesday, Oct. 6th.

President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA)

Spring 2011 applications due October 18

Interested in being paid for part-time research work? Students may apply for salary awards of up to $1500. Applications for Spring 2011 awards are due October 18th . (Travel award applications are accepted at anytime up until one month before the conference.) For additional information, including the online application visit: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/funding.php .

Contract Opening--Chemist in Cornelia, GA

NetSource, Inc. has a three-month contract position available immediately with negotiable pay rate. For more information, see below or visit NetSource, Inc. on Facebook.

Title: Chemist
Skills: Chemist experience, QA Lab, Pharma Industry, Degree
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A 3-MONTH CONTRACT POSITION.

Investigates properties, composition, and structure of matter and the laws that govern the combination of elements and reactions of substances. Conducts exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products; conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase chemistry's role in and contribution to the discovery of chemical approaches to meet exploratory objectives in product discovery. Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques. Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of raw materials. Coordinates testing responsibilities to ensure QA test support according to the needs of Manufacturing to maintain continuous process flow. Could function as a team member in the QA Chemical Laboratories to provide timely test analysis information on the status of conformance to requirements. Investigates testing abnormalities and implements corrective action. Cross-trains in all testing responsibilities to ensure a fully cross-functional laboratory team environment. Audits documentation, device history records, and test methods for compliance. Assists with special projects by supporting the development of new test methods of performing investigative test analyses as required. Assists in projects including the validation of test methods and transfer of new products/processes/test methods. 3 years experience

Contact information:
Lana
lana@netsourceweb.com
NetSource Inc.
ph: (415) 831-3681
f: (415) 831-3680

Looking for an opportunity to spruce up your research resume? Submit to The Tower today!

The Tower Undergraduate Research Journal article submission deadline for next semester's issue is Oct. 15th before midnight.

Please submit your articles at gttower.org!

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Info Session

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Institute of Technology

Information Session:
Tuesday, October 19
6:30pm
Clary Theatre, Bill Moore Student Success Center

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, October 20 and Thursday, October 21
Resumes for FULL TIME employment must be submitted to:
Tiffany.M.Snow@jpl.nasa.gov by Sunday, October 10

Teach for America

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals - of all majors, backgrounds, and career interests - who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity. In a country where education is supposed to be the great equalizer, we are failing millions of students from low-income communities, who on average are performing 3-4 grade levels behind their higher income peers. Teach For America is changing this.

This fall, over 8,000 corps members will be teaching in 39 regions across the country while 20,000 Teach For America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the fundamental changes necessary to ensure educational excellence and equity.

Join the movement and apply to the 2011 Teach For America corps.
NEXT Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact recruitment director Ana Wolfowicz with questions at ana.wolfowicz@teachforamerica.org

Full salary and benefits. All majors and career interests.


Additional information can also be found through Teach For America's online webinars!

14th Annual Georgia Tech Study and Work Abroad Fair

14th Annual Georgia Tech Study and Work Abroad Fair
October 5
10:00am – 2:00pm
Student Center, Student Center Ballroom & Rooms 319, 320, 321

Come join us to learn more about education and work abroad opportunities! The Study and Work Abroad Fair, sponsored by STA Travel will give you the chance to talk to employer representatives, advisors, returnee students, and university officials about experiences from around the world. The Fair is an open house, so please feel free to drop-in when is most convenient to you. The Office of International Education Study Abroad Office will have over 40 tables representing study experiences in many different countries. For the Work Abroad Program, student representatives will tell you about their work experiences from all over the world. Companies that will be represented include:

Chilean Association of IT companies (Chile)
Cliffs Preserve (Chile)
IBM (India, China, Brazil) – Internship 1; Internship 2; Internship 3; others will be advertised
at the fair
Infosys (India and China)
GT Ireland (Ireland)
Fukui Byora (Japan)
US State Department (Global)
Think Swiss (Switzerland)
Entropy (Czech Republic)
Peace Corps (Global)
*NEW* Michelin (France)

There will also be former work abroad students & faculty to represent companies and organizations such as:

AIESEC
IAESTE
Siemens
BMW
Schott
Continental
Academic Solutions

We suggest that you dress business casual, as there will be employers also present at the fair. We are excited to have you join us on October 5th!

CALL FOR PAPERS AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for the 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the ACS

This is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers to showcase their work. And guess what? It could be on us (the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry)

Keep reading for details...

The 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held in New Orleans, LA, at the Hilton Riverside Hotel from November 30 to December 4, 2010.

The meeting will feature an outstanding technical program featuring symposia from 17 divisions of the ACS. Additionally, there will be a special symposia on the BP Gulf Oil Spill and very strong undergraduate and educational symposia. All information on the symposia can be found on the program tab at http://www.swrm.org.

ONLINE ABSTRACTS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH at http://abstracts.acs.org

Students interested in receiving up to $500 in travel funds from the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry should submit a copy of the webform from the submission process and a their abstracts to Dr. Shepler by the October 15th deadline. Those students whose abstracts are accepted by SERMACS will be considered for the travel award(s)!!!

ORISE Fellowship Position

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Chemistry Branch at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the area of environmental biomonitoring. Biomonitoring is the measurement of chemicals in human samples and provides information on the amount of chemical that actually gets into the body. The results of biomonitoring are used to help make decisions about how best to protect people from diseases, birth defects, disabilities, dysfunction, or death.

We are currently in the development of a mass spectrometry based method for the determination of formaldehyde in humans. Formaldehyde is a widely used chemical, considered as carcinogen to humans by the International Agency of Research in Cancer (IARC) and related to quality of indoor air. The main goal of the project is to develop a rugged method to determine human exposure to this chemical to assess the extent of exposure and characterize possible exposure sources. Other objectives are extending this method to other compounds of interest, automation of the procedures and the development of proteomics tools to quantify compounds of public health interest.

We are seeking a candidate with a BS degree in sciences (Minimum GPA: 3.0) with experience in analytical, organic and biochemistry, if possible. Experience in handling of biological samples, extraction, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry is a plus. This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in measuring environmental chemicals and to learn more about environmental public health activities. The incumbent will work in a CLIA regulated environment and will perform research using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. Duties include but are not limited to working with biological samples, aliquoting of materials for future use, sample preparation using different extraction techniques, routine operation of liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometers, data review, statistical data analysis, preparation and purification of materials that are used as standards for the methods. Good interpersonal and communications skills are required. The applicant should be willing to perform tasks assigned in a timely manner, keep accurate records of experiments performed. Good organizational and computer skills are required.

This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE). The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1-3 years. The stipend depends on grades and qualifications and follows those stated in federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA. For more information on this fellowship and the division of laboratory sciences visit http://www.orau.gov/cdc/ and http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/dls/

Applications should be emailed to Maria Ospina (mospina@cdc.gov) by September 30, 2010. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume with relevant course work, copy of transcripts, and two letters of recommendation (letters sent by email are sufficient).

Chilean Recruitement Day (Work and Study Abroad)

Chilean Recruitment Day
The event will give Tech students the opportunity to learn about and interview with participating Chilean-based employers for co-op jobs and internships located both in Chile and in the Atlanta area. Business professional attire is highly recommended. See flyer for more information. Students of all language levels & majors are welcome to join the event.

Thursday September 23, 2010
10am - 12pm

10am: Presentation on Chile
11am: Career Fair
Student Success Center, President’s Suite A, B, C, D
Companies that will be present: Bechtel, Cliffs Preserve, Novared, Createch, Chilean IT Association, Arauco, Agrosuper, CMPC, SQM Mining

Work Abroad Spotlight:
Country: CHILE
Company: Cliffs Preserve [P2D2 job #7204]
The Cliffs Preserve Patagonia Chile is an eco-luxury retreat and private preserve that comprises more than eight thousand pristine acres of millenary forests and six miles of imposing South Pacific coast. We strive to create long lasting and unforgettable memories delivering the simple pleasures of life with a caring and personal touch, all this in one of the most remarkable and intact settings on the earth; Patagonia. Our commitment to deliver to our guests an exceptional experience goes hand in hand with our commitment to respect the integrity of Nature’s creations. Our goal is to bring guests and families closer to nature while they experience a life-impacting journey.

The Cliff's Preserve is looking to hire two interns for the spring of 2010 for a six-month internship. January is Chile’s summer and also a very busy time at the preserve. Both internships are for students who want to learn more about an interesting business in Patagonia, Chile.

One internship would focus on the organic garden. All of the food that is grown at the Cliff’s Preserve is grown organically. Even guests are invited into the garden to see its great delights. This person should have experience in agriculture, gardening, and organic foods.

The second internship would focus on the guest experience. This person will rotate through a variety of roles, such as, greeting clients, dining room, guiding through hikes, penguin watching etc, spa services, etc.

For both internships, the Cliff’s Preserve is looking for someone who wants to learn, immerse themselves in another culture, is adventurous, is willing to take on any task and also able to multitask.

Language Skills:
You must have taken at least two years of college level Spanish at the time of application to apply!

To apply:
To apply, email Debbie Gulick a resume and a cover letter explaining why this interests you and why you would be a good fit for this job.

For more information, contact Debbie Gulick at debbie.gulick@dopp.gatech.edu.

Academic Level: Senior or Graduate Student
Majors: International Affairs & Modern Languages, International Affairs, Science, & Technology , Management , Science, Technology & Culture (Communications & Literature)
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Start Date: Spring 2011 (6 month internship)

The Mars Society

The Mars Society at Georgia Tech is a student organization that focuses on innovations and research in space exploration. We are looking to expand our organization into a truly multidisciplinary group that it should be. In particular we would love to see more students get involved in one of our annual initiatives called the Mars Desert Research Station.

The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) is a two week long simulation of being a Martian astronaut. During those weeks students carry out their own research projects, similar to the way real astronauts would. We are actively seeking to carry out more diverse research projects and would love to have more students participate in MDRS who have a passion for biology or biochemistry and whom have ideas for research.

Please see the attached PowerPoint over-viewing Mars Desert Research Station and the application process. Pay particular attention to the information in the notes.

Applications for the 2011 rotation at the Mars Desert Research Station are due to jillian.lewis@gatech.edu at 11:59pm on September 30th. An application consists of a resume including major, GPA, and relevant work experience and a cover letter detailing:
• Why you’re interested
• Relevant skills
• New research project ideas, if you have any
• Projects or positions you’re particularly interested in, if any

Please keep in mind that all of these activities are open to everyone from Freshman to Graduate students.

If you have any questions feel free to email me or you can contact Jillian.lewis@gatech.edu.

Thanks,

Jessica deRenzy
Outreach Officer
Mars Society at Georgia Tech

AMSA

Hello all current and prospective GT AMSA members,

We have had a lot of people join AMSA this semester; we are all really excited to have you become a part of our club! However, a number of people who said that they were interested in becoming AMSA members have yet to officially join. We think that there may be less people joining AMSA because of the price of dues. We realize that $90 for freshmen and first time national members is a big upfront cost but remember that after this year, you will only have to pay $15 total for the remainder of your time at Georgia Tech, since that includes your $75 dues for 5 years of membership to national AMSA. For upperclassmen, your national membership benefits are valid for 5 years; an important benefit of membership after you graduate will be the option of student health insurance from United Healthcare. Unfortunately, the $75 national dues are not optional and we have no way of altering that amount so we wanted to remind all of you just exactly what that money goes towards. The Kaplan discount is valid during your 5 year membership in AMSA. As you can see, your AMSA dues pay for themselves when you consider the discount off of your test prep!

National Benefits:
$200 Stackable Discount Off a Kaplan MCAT Prep Course (combined with their current promotion, one could save up to $400 which by itself makes up for the $75 dues)

5% Off Discount and Free Shipping from the AMSA/Barnes&Noble.com Bookstore

Student Health Insurance from United Healthcare (once graduated, students no longer have access to Stamps Health Services at Georgia Tech so having insurance is vital)

Up to 8% off Auto Insurance from Geico

Up to 70% off Contact Lenses from VisionDirect.com

15% Off and More from Choice Hotels (includes over 6,000 locations at hotels such as Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion, etc.)

Up to 20% Discount and Free Day Rental from National and Alamo Car Rental

5 Year Subscription to New Physician Magazine

Opportunities to attend National and Regional Medical Conferences

Access to AMSA-Sponsored Internships around the nation (included are the Education & Advocacy Internship and Health Justice Internship)

Information about the above benefits and more can be found here: http://www.amsa.org/amsa/homepage/membercenter/memberbenefits.aspx

For those of you who were members of AMSA in the past, you may have noticed that we changed our local dues system. This was done in response to the change in the National due system. We also set it up in the tiered system so as to promote retention of upperclassman. By decreasing GT AMSA dues each year that you belong to National AMSA, we are rewarding you for staying committed to the organization! By paying your local dues, we are able to provide professional, social, and fun benefits to our members. Many of the opportunities afforded to you by GT AMSA are invaluable in themselves but several come with a price tag. Below is an outline of these opportunities:

Local Benefits:

$200 Stackable Discount Off Atlanta-area Princeton Review MCAT Prep Course (for more information email Hally Pinaud at hpinaud@review.com)
Opportunity to Win a $250 Scholarship from GT AMSA (rewarded to those most involved in AMSA)

Food and Drinks at All Meetings, as well as Our Two Formal Banquets Held Each Year
One-on-one Contact with Professional and Graduate School Admissions Directors and Current Students (it is never too early to get your name out there!)
Discount on Registration Fee for Annual Pre-Health Conference in the Spring
Trips to Volunteering Organizations Around Atlanta Including MedShare, Trinity Soup Kitchen, and others

Chances to Perform Job Shadowing in Clinical Settings (extremely important for applications!)
Opportunity to Participate in International and Local Mission Trips (for more information, email our Mission Trips Coordinator Melissa Parham at mmparham@gatech.edu)
Ability to Join our Mentorship Program that Connects Underclassman with Upperclassman to Provide Access to the Invaluable Knowledge of Upperclassman

Access to Our Ever-growing Network of Pre-Health Students Here at Georgia Tech!
Hopefully, by seeing exactly where your dues are going, you all will be more eager to join! The benefits clearly outweigh the costs, and that does not even include the amount of fun that you will have during all the meetings and events.


As always, feel free to email anyone of us about information regarding local or national AMSA:
Robin Jacob (Co-President) - rjacob3@gatech.edu
Karan Patel (Co-President) - kpatel@gatech.edu
Chris Lane (Co-Recruitment Chair) - clane9@gatech.edu
Naman Kanakiya (Co-Recruitment Chair) - naman@gatech.edu

KAPLAN Test Prep--Master of Engineering

Reserve your seat for the FREE event on October 7th at 9pm EST at kaplanGRE.com/greevents

This month's focus is the Master of Engineering.

• Learn about top programs
• Discover how to stand out and shine in the admissions process
• Understand your post-degree career options
  

CULC Student Advisory Board

Hello Fellow Yellow Jackets!

I'd like to invite you to apply to a new and exciting committee - the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons (CULC) Student Advisory Board. We're looking for a great mix of students, so whether you're a first semester Freshman or a super Senior, I hope you'll keep reading to learn more!

As you are probably aware, the CULC will be opening in the Fall of 2010 for all students. Between now and the time of the grand opening, there are many aspects of the CULC that will require student input and student feedback!

As a member of the Student Advisory Board, you'll guide the decisions of campus faculty and staff that will allow the CULC to become an amazing asset to Georgia Tech. You'll have the opportunity to expand upon your leadership skills, serve the Tech community, and - most of all - impact Tech's campus in a HUGE way.

I hope you'll take the time to read through the attached document to gather a bit more info about being a member of the CULC Student Advisory Board. If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to email Dana Hartley, Director of Undergraduate Studies
(dana.hartley@carnegie.gatech.edu) or myself (matt.lebrun@gatech.edu).

Visit www.culc.gatech.edu/apply to submit your application, as well as to learn more. If you'd like to learn about the CULC Building itself, check out www.culc.gatech.edu. Applications will be accepted through 9/20 at 11:59 p.m.

Happy applying!

Yours in Service,
Matt LeBrun

University of Virginia Graduate Program

The University of Virginia seeks outstanding candidates for the graduate program in chemistry and biochemistry (http://chem.virginia.edu). The program combines a university-wide tradition of excellence with a diverse graduate research program, thereby offering outstanding educational opportunities. The historic Charlottesville area is a scenic environ which provides an
excellent quality of life (http://www.charlottesville.org). In addition to research opportunities in all areas of chemistry -- including many exciting cross-disciplinary research programs -- our graduate students have access to state-of-the art research instrumentation. For example, our department offers a first-class NMR facility, a small-molecule X-ray diffraction and molecular modeling facility, access to synchrotron X-ray facilities via SER-CAT, superb mass spectrometry facilities, and a support staff that maintains instrumentation and provides students with
detailed training. Several members of our faculty are cross-appointed with other departments, including those of Pharmacology, Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, Pathology, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, which provides a rich and diverse environment for graduate student training. Exciting recent developments include
funding for two large research centers: a DOE-funded Center for Catalytic Hydrocarbon Functionalization, and an NSF-funded Center for Chemistry of the Universe.

Our research-active faculty includes six chaired positions, consisting of the Commonwealth Professor, the Alfred Burger Professor of Chemistry, the University Professor, the Thomas Jefferson Professorship, and the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor. In addition, several new faculty recently have been recruited to our department, including Jason Chruma (Asst Prof, synthetic methodology & bioorganic), Linda Columbus (Asst Prof, structural biology & biophysical chemistry), Brent Gunnoe (Prof, organometallic chemistry & homogeneous catalysis), Kevin Lehmann (Prof, physical chemistry & spectroscopy), Cameron Mura (Asst Prof, structural biology & biophysical chemistry), Jill Venton (Asst Prof, analytical neurochemistry) and John Yates, Jr. (Prof, member National Academy of the Sciences, physical chemistry & spectroscopy). The combination of exceptional facilities and respected faculty provide an exciting research community in which students can grow into independent and creative scientists, while gaining the experience and skills necessary to excel in major chemical industries as well as in government, national lab, and academic settings.

Specific research programs in the fields of biochemistry and structural biology include:

* A long-term program centered on magnetic resonance studies of protein dynamics and hydration (Bryant lab)

* Efforts aimed at understanding membrane protein structure and dynamics via NMR and EPR spectroscopic methods, as well as X-ray crystallography and biophysical methods (Cafiso, Columbus labs)

* A sustained focus on the development of mass-spectrometric methods for proteomics (Hunt lab)

* Research aimed at understanding the structure, function, and evolution of protein/RNA complexes via experimental (e.g.,crystallography) and computational (e.g., MD simulations)
approaches in the Mura lab

We provide all of our full-time graduate students with teaching or research assistantships, as well as tuition and health insurance at no expense to the student. Please note that domestic applicants are not required to pay an application fee. Applicants who have been admitted to our program are invited to visit our department, with expenses covered by us. More information about our department and individual faculty research interests can be found online at:

http://chem.virginia.edu

Should any potentially interested students have questions about our program or the application process, please encourage them to contact either Ms. Susie Marshall (sem8h@virginia.edu; tel: 434-924-7014) or Prof Brent Gunnoe (tbg7h@virginia.edu). In addition, potential applicants
interested in computational or biological areas (biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, structural biology, bioinformatics, etc.) should feel free to contact Dr. Cameron Mura (a Tech alum!) at cmura@virginia.edu.

Celanese Scholarship Opportunity

Dear Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate Students,

Celanese Corp, a global leader in the chemicals industry and world's largest producer of acetic acid, is offering you an opportunity to earn a $1000 scholarship.

A $1000 scholarship is offered to the undergraduate student or group of students (max 3 students per group) who designs the best process in response to the prompt given. An outline (structure provided) of your process will be due September 29, 2010. The top five outlines will be selected as finalists and asked to give a presentation on their process on October 6, 2010 to on-campus Celanese and Georgia Tech representatives. The winning group will be awarded the $1000 scholarship.

Please see Dr. Shepler for more information. For questions, please email Tatiana Sonnenberg at tatiana.sonnenberg@celanese.com.

Best wishes!
Celanese