Monday, May 10, 2010

Materials science job

A Materials Science student with good grades is wanted for part-time work in a Marietta laboratory specializing in analytical chemistry, polymer science, metallurgy, and failure analysis. A working knowledge of chemistry, materials, Word and Excel is required.

Job duties will be highly varied and may include some instrumental analysis,sample preparation, data entry and data analysis with Word or Excel, internet research, machine shop work, clean up of the labs or offices, organization, help in web page development, equipment cleaning and repair, and running errands.


We prefer sophomores and juniors, but will consider any students. Approximately twenty hours per week is expected and the hours will be flexible to accommodate class schedules and exams. The hourly rate will be negotiable, but will range between $8.00 and $10.00 per hour depending on skills, attitude, and energy. Quality workers will receive raises quickly.

Job for chemists

A chemistry student with good grades is wanted for part-time work in a local laboratory specializing in analytical chemistry, polymer science, metallurgy, and failure analysis. Some knowledge of chemistry, materials, Word and Excel is required.

Job duties will be highly varied and may include some instrumental analysis, sample preparation, data entry and data analysis with Word or Excel, internet research, machine shop work, clean up of the labs or offices, organization, help in web page development, equipment cleaning and repair, general office work, and running errands.


We prefer sophomores and juniors, but will consider any students. Approximately twenty hours per week is expected and the hours will be flexible to accommodate class schedules and exams. The hourly rate will be negotiable, but will range between $8.00 and $10.00 per hour depending on skills, attitude, and energy. Quality workers will receive raises quickly.

For more information contact:
Stuart McRae, PE, RAC
678 938 6516
msmcrae@comcast.net
msmcrae@gmail.com

Monday, May 3, 2010

Annual Honors Luncheon

The following School of Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduates were honored at the Institute's annual spring honors luncheon in May. Congratulations to all of these students for their many accomplishments!

Ms. Kelsey Beavers

Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry


Mr. Igor Coropceanu, Mr. Jason Murray, Ms. Katherine Croft

W.M. Spicer Scholarship in Chemistry


Ms. Candice Sherwood, Ms. Catherine Trippe, Mr. Paul Park

Peter B. Sherry Memorial Scholarship


Ms. Sierra Schmidt, Ms. Brenda Morales-Pico, Mr. Soohee Cho

Richard W. Fink Memorial Scholarship


Mr. Kenneth Taylor

Lubrizol Scholarship


Ms. Alma Castaneda

Anthony Arduengo, III Award


Ms. Kristine Mycroft and Mr. Maziar Adloo

Chemical Rubber Company Award in Freshman Chemistry


Ms. Katie Stallings

Merck Index Award


Mr. K.C. Vavra

Hypercube Scholar Award


Mr. Christopher Cantrell

Chance Family Award


Mr. Michael Dan Ricketts, Ms. Savini Santha, Ms. Emily Saad

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Initiatives Awards


Candice Sherwood Receives the UNCF Merck Scholarship

Ms. Candice Sherwood, a second year chemistry (biochemistry track) major, has been awarded the UNCF Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Award which provides tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art research facility.

Each UNCF • Merck Undergraduate Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist and will receive two Summer Research Internships with stipends totaling at least $10,000, if eligible. One internship will take place during the summer following the junior year and the other following graduation. The two 10-12 week summer internships will take place at a Merck research facility in Rahway, NJ, West Point, PA or Boston, MA.

Congratulations to Candice for earning this prestigious award!

Michael Chen Receives Goldwater Scholarship

Mr. Michael Chen, a second year chemistry major, was recently awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The scholarship provides for educational expenses to sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The Goldwater Foundation seeks students in mathematics or the sciences, display intellectual curiosity and intensity; and possess potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field.

Congratulations to Michael for receiving this prestigious award!

New Master's Program at Notre Dame

This year, Notre Dame has launched new master's degree program for science, computer science, math, and engineering graduates. This program is designed for students who do not intend to pursue a Ph.D. in their field. It offers a way to apply their undergraduate science
or engineering background to the high technology business sector instead. Currently, this program is half-way through its first year, and the results have exceeded expectations.

ESTEEM (Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship Excellence Master) is an innovative one-year accelerated master's degree program developed jointly by the College of Science, the College of Engineering, and the Mendoza College of Business to address the many challenges engineering and science graduates encounter in today's high technology business world. Focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and product development, the program is designed to help students translate their quantitative skills to the high technology arena. Graduates of the ESTEEM program will receive a Master of Science degree in engineering, science, and technology entrepreneurship.

If you would like to spend one more year further developing your technology and business acumen, apply now to the ESTEEM Program. Financial aid is available. Applications for admission and financial aid are currently being reviewed. The deadline is approaching fast, but the application is straightforward. For details, please visit the ESTEEM website

Metrology Lab Intern

The Engineering Department of Heraeus Tenevo LLC, the leading manufacturer of high-tech quartz glass products, has an immediate need for an Intern to work in our Metrology Lab in Buford, GA.

This is a paid internship. The hourly salary is in the range of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. The term of employment is temporary for an indefinite period. The work schedule may range from standard day shift, to evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with some flexibility. The successful candidate must be available for a minimum of 30 hours, however, if he/she is not going to school this summer, we can provide up to 40 hours of work per week.

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or material science and computer proficiency are encouraged to apply. Please e-mail resumes to tenevo-hr@heraeus.com or fax to 678-804-1010.

The following outlines the qualifications for the position of FT-IR Measurement Intern.

Position Summary:
1. To perform analytical measurements and tests on substrate and first overclad tubes made
by Heraeus Tenevo LLC for fiber optics applications using a micro Fourier Transform
Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Analysis.
2. Computer entry and analysis of findings.
3. The completeness and accuracy of documentation related to testing is critical.