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

Chemistry and Biochemistry Annual Fall Picnic and Faculty/Student Soccer Game

Soccer game: TBA at a later date

Picnic: Tuesday, September 14th
11:30am--1:00pm
Molecular Science and Engineering North Patio

Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, desserts, and drinks
FREE to all who RSVP by September 12 at this link.

Please stop by and make a point to say hello to our 86 new freshmen and transfer students!
Freshmen and new transfer students, please come to be welcomed!

Procter & Gamble is HIRING!

Full-time, Interns, and Co-ops
All Engineering Majors, All Science Majors, and MBA Students
Real World Projects Working with Brand Names You Know!

Whose life have you touched today? We serve 4 billion consumers around the world daily.

Meet with Us at the Following Events
GTSBE & GT-SHPE Career Forum – SAT, Sept 11 from 10:30am to 4:30pm in the Student Center Commons Second Floor

MBA Marketing Information Session – MON, Sept 13 from 11am-12pm in Room 312 of the College of Management Bldg

GT Career Fair – TUE, Sept 14 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the CRC

ASME Career Fair - TUE, Sept 14 from 6pm to 9pm in the Love Building

AIChE Clearing House - WED, Sept 15 from 2pm to 5pm at the Student Success Center First Floor

Send your resume asap to pggtrecruiting@gmail.com.

Visit www.experiencepg.com for additional information.

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Procter & Gamble sets you up for a successful career from the start! We offer challenging work assignments, real world responsibilities, personal development and exciting career growth. We truly believe that our people are our most valuable resources which enable us to be a ‘promote from within’ company!

P&G is a global leader in innovating, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing home, beauty, health, family, baby and pet care products. Three billion times a day we touch the lives of people around the world in over 160 countries through nearly 300 of our brands. Come talk to us on campus!

The GT Biotechnology Career Fair presents:
Company Information Sessions
(September 14th – 16th)

Tuesday, September 14:
Bard 5-6pm, Whitaker 1232
Medicraft 6-7pm, Whitaker 1214
Epic 6:30-7:30pm, Whitaker 1103

Wednesday, September 15:
Sorin 5-6pm, Whitaker 1232
Edwards 6-7:30pm, Whitaker 1214

Thursday, September 16:
Medtronic (UG) 11-12am, Whitaker 1103
Medtronic (Grad) 6-7pm, Whitaker 1214


Get ready for the Biotech Career Fair coming up Thursday, September 16th from 1-5PM in the MS&E Building. That’s less than a week away!

The Tower: Call for papers

Staff Writer and Copy Editor Positions with the Tower

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).

Intramural National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Research Opportunities Program

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the second largest Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program, which provides an invaluable opportunity for students with strong academic standing who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research.

Candidates who are a college-level senior, medical school student, or doctoral candidate, and from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible.

During the 4-day program, students will hear lectures from world-renowned scientists and interview for potential research training positions at the Institute's Maryland and Montana laboratories. The program takes place in Bethesda, MD, on the NIH campus, February 7–10, 2011. Students' expenses for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals will be paid.

You can help us find the best and brightest applicants for INRO 2011 by doing the following:

Applications will be accepted from August 15 through October 15, 2010. Interested students can apply online through the program's Web site.

Catalent Pharma Solutions Employment Opportunity

Catalent is beginning to recruit for the next year of Global Operations Leadership Development (GOLD) participants. GOLD is an intensive, two-year leadership development opportunity designed for college graduates who have a strong desire to accelerate their career growth in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced corporate environment. The Catalent culture fosters innovative thinking and challenges leaders to achieve their highest potential.

For more information, email Dr. Shepler for a copy of the recruiting letter and brochure.

Kaplan LSAT Experience

The October LSAT administration is the most popular LSAT administration of the year. Students constantly worry about the unknowns of test day – the rules and regulations, the procedures, accommodations in the testing room, and of course, the content of the test questions. Well, we (Kaplan) are thrilled to announce a new opportunity for students to get a full simulation of test day with a mini-course, so they know exactly what to expect and what to practice in the days leading up to the real thing. We call it, “The LSAT Experience”.

Held at the Atlanta Kaplan Center (3867 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA), on October 1st at 7:30am, the actual time of the LSAT, the LSAT Experience is a mini-course that includes:

The June 2010 Exam – students will face the most recently released exam in fully-simulated test day conditions. Students will face the challenges of test day (e.g. commuting, parking, table registration, personal article confiscation, small desks, etc.). Plus, students will receive the IDENTICAL proctoring environment of the LSAC as the LSAC has graciously provided their official proctoring guide for our use.

-A Test Review – a three hour asynchronous review will be available three days after the exam that provides the students with several unique items:

-Students get the perspective of learning how their answers compare to the rest of the testing cohort around the country. Where else can students get a feeling for where they stand when taking the test with a large group, except at the real LSAT?

-Students get to review various questions from the exam. Taught by our top-rated faculty, questions are selected based on overall student performance to make sure that we address the questions that students struggled with the most and that are most representative of what they will face on test day.

-Study Tools – various assets of the Kaplan LSAT program will be showcased for students. Students will receive:

-A detailed score analysis using our exclusive adaptive learning technology, Smart Reports, breaking down student performance by section and question type, giving them guidance on what to study in the crucial days before the test

-Complete answers and explanations for every question, game, passage and answer choice

The LSAT Experience is free to students enrolled in any of Kaplan's LSAT prep courses, but is also available for $99 for anyone else who’d like to attend. The registration deadline is Friday, September 17th.

For all the information and to register, please visit www.kaptest.com/lsatexperience

Herty Medal Undergraduate Research Symposium

On September 17th, the Georgia Section of the ACS will be staging the
fifth Herty Medal Undergraduate Research Symposium (HMURS) to be held at
Morehouse College from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. The details are available at:
http://chemistry.gsu.edu/ACS/HMURS/

Speakers include Dr. Kenneth Wagener (U.Florida), Dr. Stefan France (Georgia
Institue of Technology), and Dr. Ishrat Khan (Clark-Atlanta University).

HMURS will include several lectures aimed at undergraduates and is an
ideal venue for them to be inspired toward chemistry careers. Please
encourage your students to participate and present posters. Two
poster presenters will be selected for $500 travel grants to be applied
towards attending an ACS National Meeting. (The upcoming Spring meeting
will be held in Anaheim, CA!) Several poster presenters will be awarded
1-year ACS memberships.

All participants may register through the link for the main HMURS site
provided above, or at:
http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~rh143/registration10.html
THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 10.

Registration is required for poster presenters, and strongly encouraged
for all others. (This is to ensure that we have adequate food at the
reception, and to pre-print name tags.)

Join YOUTH OUTREACH!

Youth Outreach is an organization that

Promotes the education of Atlanta youth by

teaching practices and principles that would

aid them in adapting better lifestyles.

What: Youth Outreach Informational Session
When: Tuesday, September 7 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Instructional Center 215


If you have any questions, contact Kinav Patel at yo_execboard@lists.gatech.edu

FREE FOOD & DRINKS!!

TEAMBuzz 2010

Participate in one day of service on October 2nd 2010! This opportunity will let the students discover metro Atlanta, give back to the community, and meet new Tech students! PLEASE take this into consideration and check out our website.

Be the Change Day Atlanta 2010

Do you want to Be the Change in our Community? This is your chance to do so! Come volunteer with us at Be the Change Day!

What: Be the Change Day Atlanta-wide volunteering
When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 7 AM to 1 PM
Where: Meet at the Kessler Campanile and then go to service sites around Atlanta

Come eat FREE breakfast and listen to our guest speaker! Transportation will be provided

To see our different events and register please visit www.btcatlanta.org . If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Philanthropy@gtsigrho.org or 678.431.9202. You can also find us on Facebook at "Be the Change Day Atlanta 2010". Thanks and see you then!

Career Fair Volunteers Needed

The Career Fair Committee is seeking volunteers to help with the 6th Annual GT Biotechnology Career Fair, www.careerfair.bme.gatech.edu, on September 16 and the days surrounding the fair. Volunteering for Biotech Career Fair events allows students to get to know how the career fair is being set up and organized. It also allows students gain experience and perspective from the host stand point.

We will need 6 volunteers Wednesday (Sep. 15) late afternoon (4pm) and 2 that evening (5-7pm), and many more all day on Thursday (Sep. 16) from 8AM - 6 PM. Traditionally, we have volunteers sign up for 1 or 2-hour time blocks - if you can stay longer that's fine too.

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the career fair, please email Stacie Chvatal at stacie.chvatal@bme.gatech.edu. Please indicate ALL time(s) you would be able to help and the total number of hours you would like to volunteer. We will send you an email letting you know what time you have been signed up for based on the information you sent us.

Volunteers will each receive a small gift and be entered into a drawing to win laser pointer pens. Detailed information can be found below:

Volunteer jobs:
Wednesday, Sep. 15:
4 pm: (6 needed) set up tables and chairs for the fair

4:45-7 pm: (2 needed, each for 1-1.5 hr) help with info sessions - this includes directing students and company reps to the info session and clean up of classrooms (if needed) as well as possibly monitoring the snack area.

Thursday, Sep. 16:
8-9 AM: (2 needed) Booth set up - set up table, chairs, tablecloths, moving company materials to tables

8-9 AM: (1 needed) Registration set up - gather items needed for registration table
8 AM - 1 PM: (10-15 needed, 1 hr shift each) Parking Lot attendants - direct company reps into parking spaces, and direct them from parking lot over to the M-building where fair will be held.

9 AM - 1 PM: (8 needed, 1 hr shift each) Package valets - assist company reps with carrying their packages from the parking lot to the career fair in the M-building

9 AM - 1 PM: (4 needed, 1 hr each) Company registration - sit at the registration table to welcome company reps as they arrive and direct them to their table

11 AM - 1 PM: (2 needed, 1 hr each) Lunch escort - escort company reps to the lunch which will be held in a nearby building

1-5 PM: (4 needed, 1 hr each) Student Registration - sit at the table and make sure students attending the fair sign in / swipe buzz cards

5-6 PM: (6 needed) Clean-up - remove tablecloths, break down tables, chairs, etc.

Also, please note that if you want a volunteer name tag with your name printed
on it, you must email me by Friday 9/10/09 at 9 AM.

All times will be assigned on a first come, first served basis after scheduling for maximum coverage of time slots.

Thank you,
Stacie Chvatal
stacie.chvatal@bme.gatech.edu

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JOB VACANCY NOTIFICATION #11-010

Similar positions are available in Savannah and Decatur. Please contact Dr. Shepler for the entire posting.

POSTED: September 2, 2010 DEADLINE DATE: September 30, 2010

JOB TITLE: PS: Forensic Specialist (EL) – Firearms Examiner

JOB CODE: 90624

PAY GRADE: 15

POSITION NUMBER: 00123643

LOCATION: Division of Forensic Sciences

Western Regional Laboratory

Midland, Georgia (Columbus)

SALARY: $35,569.36/yr – $59,101.13/yr

Salary commensurate with training and experience

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Firearms Examiner vacancy in the Western Regional Laboratory located in Midland, GA.

As a condition of employment, selected applicants must fully understand and agree to relocating to the Western Regional Laboratory in Midland, GA as the final work location. Applicants selected for employment will be trained at the GBI Headquarters in Decatur, GA. Duration of the training program at the GBI Headquarters depends on the applicant’s prior experience in the field of firearms and toolmarks. Relocation to the Western Regional Laboratory in Midland, GA will occur after training has been completed.

Selected applicants must also be willing to sign a written service agreement to serve in the position for a minimum of two (2) months for each month of training received, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months of training. The service agreement states that the employee will reimburse the GBI Crime Lab for the cost of training (pro-rated) if he/she voluntarily terminates employment before completion of the service obligation.

The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the training and experience of the individuals selected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which must have included the successful completion of at least two (2) science courses

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under immediate supervision, learns to perform laboratory examinations, scientific analyses and comparisons on physical evidence submitted by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.

VACANCY OPEN TO: All QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

NOTE: All job qualification and selection factors being equal, preference may be given to Georgia residents.

TO APPLY:

v APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT (2) STATE OF GEORGIA APPLICATIONS AND (2) COPIES OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. FOR APPLICANTS COMPLETING EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE U.S., (2) COPIES OF COURSE-BY-COURSE, FOREIGN EDUCATION CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Attn: Office of Human Resources

P. O. Box 370808

Decatur, GA 30037-0808

v The Job Vacancy Number (11-010), located at the top of this announcement, along with Job Title and Job Code must be listed on applications for this vacancy.

v Describe work history background experience in full. Applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Make certain applications are signed and dated. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient information, or failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy.

v Applications will not be considered that have “see attached” in lieu of completing the work history and job information on the application. Indicate any other job-related information you want considered in evaluating your candidacy for this position on a separate sheet.

v For announcements requesting copies of your transcripts: Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the submission of the application package. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online – please check your school’s website to obtain a copy. Please note that official transcripts will be required as part of the background investigation, prior to beginning employment.

v Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

v Consideration for employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory result of a GBI background investigation (including criminal, credit and driver’s history checks), polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

v Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

v NOTE: THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE DATE IF WE HAVE RECEIVED A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS.

Applications may be obtained by contacting GBI Office of Human Resources at (404) 270-8335 or by going to the following website: http://www.spa.ga.gov/jobApplicants/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE GBI OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE DEADLINE DATE POSTED ON THIS JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
JOB VACANCY NOTIFICATION #11-009

POSTED: September 2, 2010 DEADLINE
DATE: September 30, 2010

JOB TITLE: PS: Forensic Specialist (EL) – Forensic Biologist
JOB CODE: 90624
PAY GRADE: 15
POSITION NUMBERS: 00123717, 00123629, 00153238
LOCATION: Division of Forensic Sciences
Southwestern Regional Laboratory
Moultrie, Georgia

SALARY: $35,569.36/yr – $59,101.13/yr
Salary commensurate with training and experience

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking qualified applicants to fill three (3) Forensic Biologist vacancies in the Southwestern Regional Laboratory located in Moultrie, GA.

As a condition of employment, selected applicants must fully understand and agree to relocating to the Southwestern Regional Laboratory in Moultrie, GA as the final work location. Applicants selected for employment will be trained at the GBI Headquarters in Decatur, GA. Duration of the training program at the GBI Headquarters depends on the applicant’s prior experience in the field of forensic biology. Relocation to the Southwestern Regional Laboratory in Moultrie, GA will occur after training has been completed.

Selected applicants must also be willing to sign a written service agreement to serve in the position for a minimum of two (2) months for each month of training received, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months of training. The service agreement states that the employee will reimburse the GBI Crime Lab for the cost of training (pro-rated) if he/she voluntarily terminates employment before completion of the service obligation.

The positions will be filled at a level commensurate with the training and experience of the individuals selected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology or chemistry that included the successful completion of at least 40 semester hours (or 60 quarter hours) of related major course work. Major course work must include the successful completion of at least nine cumulative semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in the following required subject areas: Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology.

Note: The course requirements for molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry must be clearly delineated on the transcript(s). If you have taken a course that you believe meets the requirements but is identified by a different course title on the transcript, you must provide supporting documentation with the application in order to be considered. This supporting documentation may be in the form of a copy of the course description, title of instruction material used in coursework, copy of textbook cover, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under immediate supervision, learns to perform laboratory examinations, scientific analyses and comparisons on physical evidence submitted by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.


VACANCY OPEN TO: All QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

NOTE: All job qualification and selection factors being equal, preference may be given to Georgia residents.
TO APPLY:
• APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT (2) STATE OF GEORGIA APPLICATIONS AND (2) COPIES OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. FOR APPLICANTS COMPLETING EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE U.S., (2) COPIES OF COURSE-BY-COURSE, FOREIGN EDUCATION CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Attn: Office of Human Resources
P. O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037-0808

• The Job Vacancy Number (#11-009), located at the top of this announcement, along with Job Title and Job Code must be listed on applications for this vacancy.

• Describe work history background experience in full. Applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Make certain applications are signed and dated. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient information, or failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy.

• Applications will not be considered that have “see attached” in lieu of completing the work history and job information on the application. Indicate any other job-related information you want considered in evaluating your candidacy for this position on a separate sheet.

• For announcements requesting copies of your transcripts: Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the submission of the application package. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online – please check your school’s website to obtain a copy. Please note that official transcripts will be required as part of the background investigation, prior to beginning employment.

• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

• Consideration for employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory result of a GBI background investigation (including criminal, credit and driver’s history checks), polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

• NOTE: THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE DATE IF WE HAVE RECEIVED A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS.

Applications may be obtained by contacting GBI Office of Human Resources at (404) 270-8335 or by going to the following website

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE GBI OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE DEADLINE DATE POSTED ON THIS JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER