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!