Social Gaming research participation - UG hiring

I am forwarding an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in
summer research for some NSF funded projects involving Social Gaming.
(Please see below). If you have any interested students please have them
apply as described.


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Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:59 AM

Subject: hiring undergraduate research assistants


We are hiring undergraduate research assistants for some NSF funded summer
projects. Could you please advise me how to post the job ad (pasted below)
on the UROP website?

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SOCIAL GAMING


Are you on Farmville? Have you received a virtual gift from a friend and
sent something back in return? Social games have engaged millions of users
and established successful revenue models.


In the Cognitive Computing Lab at CoC, we are developing social learning
games which help students to learn while having fun and socializing with
their peers. We analyze logs from a social learning network in order to
develop cognitive guidelines and design principles for effective social
learning. For more info on our Lab, see: www.cc.gatech.edu/ccl


We are hiring undergraduate research assistants for NSF-funded summer
research projects. The candidates should have programming skills (preferably
in Java), as well as strong analytical and communication skills.


To apply: Email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are
interested and how you can contribute. Email to: Prof. Ashwin Ram,
ashwin@cc.gatech.edu

Physics and Chemistry Majors Needed for a Real-World Project

Join the Computational Structural Biology VIP Team!

The VIP Team needs you if you are interested in any of the following:
• Thermodynamics and/or statistical mechanics
• Macromolecular structure and function
• Computer simulations and/or programming
• Classical mechanics
• Web page design and maintenance

Computer simulations on biological macromolecules are critical components of efforts at
understanding structure-function relationships, and for structure-based molecular
design. The Computational Structure Biology VIP Team (VP6) is developing web-based
tutorials to facilitate the understanding of basic principles of macromolecular simulations
and the applications of such simulations to problems in structural biology.

The tools developed by the VIP Team will be the core of a new text in Computational
Structural Biology. They will be used by students in molecular modeling courses, and by
individuals who are learning simulation methods through independent study.

Team members register for one or two credit hours each semester in PHYS, BIOL, CS
or ECE courses listed at the 2000, 3000 or 4000 level.

For information, go the VIP
website (http://www.vip.gatech.edu/index.html), or contact Dr. Steve Harvey
(steve.harvey@biology.gatech.edu). To apply for a position on the Computational
Structure Biology VIP team (VP6), go to the VIP website.

ORISE Fellow

We are looking for a recent science graduate to determine human exposure to environmental chemicals, chemical threat agents and toxins using analytical techniques such as solid phase extraction, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Skill Requirements:
• BS, MS or Ph.D. in chemistry or related science
• Experience in analytical chemistry
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in EXCEL, WORD, and PowerPoint.
• Good organization skills
• Experience with mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography is highly desired

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing, instrument operation, method development and troubleshooting. Documentation and communication of experimental results, issues and development progress is required. Participation in emergency response exercises, proficiency testing and method validation are also essential functions of this position. We are looking for someone willing to take initiatives on new responsibilities, obtain training and experiences in other areas that meet the needs of the group.

Position:

This is a full time position funded through Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research Participation Program. The ORISE Research Participation Programs at the CDC are designed to provide a flow of scientists and engineers into the CDC to participate in current research and development activities and studies, and related technical projects. To be eligible the applicant must have received his/her bachelor’s degree in chemistry (or an appropriate science or engineering discipline) within the last three years, or must expect to complete all requirements for such a degree prior to starting the fellowship. The fellowship will be for one (1) year with the possibility of extension for up to three (3) years. The fellowship is a paid, full time position. Additional details regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program can be found here:

http://www.orau.gov/cdc/presearchFRAMESET.htm

Candidates should send their CVs (in Word format) to Ms. Elizabeth Hamelin (ehamelin@cdc.gov; Subject: CDC/ORISE opportunity – Analytical Response Lab). Only applicants given further consideration will be contacted.

Must be a US citizen.

ORISE fellow opening at CDC

Entry-level laboratory technician position in the Division of Laboratory Sciences at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC

CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) strives to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases or deaths that result from interactions between people and their environment. The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at NCEH is seeking an entry-level laboratory technician in the Organic Analytical Toxicology Branch. The research group utilizes state of the art techniques for developing analytical methods for monitoring human exposure to environmental contaminants, specifically polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The developed methodology will continuously be applied in studies aimed at identify and quantify exposures to environmental contaminants in the general population as well as certain populations at special risk. Job responsibilities will include sample preparation utilizing various extraction techniques and instruments.

Candidate should be a recent graduate (BS chemistry or biochemistry major) with excellent laboratory skills, experience in extracting, handling and processing of biological samples. This opportunity is offered under the ORISE fellowship program. For specific details please visit http://orise.orau.gov/.

For questions or to apply please email Erin Pittman at ELR2@cdc.gov by 5/22/2011.

Becoming a Professor: Pathways to Academia

nterested in how to become a professor? Want to know how to become involved in research after you graduate? Learn about how your professors got to where they are today! Receive great advice while you are still an undergrad, how to apply to graduate school, and what should be doing in the years to come.


WHAT: Becoming a Professor: Pathways to Academia
WHEN: April 19, TUESDAY 5 PM
WHERE: IBB Suddath Seminar Room (IBB 1128)
WHY: Free catered food and invaluable stories and advice!

PANELISTS INCLUDE:
Dr. Manu Platt
Dr. Johnna Temenoff
Dr. Wendy Newstetter
Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda
Dr. Rudolph Gleason
Plus a group of postdocs and graduate students!

Hope to see you there! See below for more information about BROS, upcoming meetings, and membership.

Respond to our Facebook Event for more updates.
Best regards,
BROS

Minor in Leadership Studies

A Minor in Leadership Studies was recently approved for undergraduate students, and applications for the program are currently being accepted. It is an exciting program, and I think some students may be interested in earning the minor. The link below contains information about the program and the application.

http://leadership.gatech.edu/plugins/content/index.php?id=71


Brenda Morales
Executive Vice President
Undergraduate Student Government
Georgia Institute of Technology

School of Biology Hosts Career Seminar

Please join us on Thursday, April 14th at ~ 11 AM in the room 322 CE for an exciting seminar about the careers in Government institutions. Please share this information with your friends and colleagues who might be also interested to come.

Below is a brief information about our guest Ms. Cory Moore, and this event:

-- Cory Moore is a Lieutenant and Environmental Health Officer with the United States Public Health Service. Cory has an MPH from the Environmental and Occupational Health department at Emory University. Cory also received her undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1998 from the BioPsychology Department. She works at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC NCEH/ATSDR), and has just recently returned from a detail to EPA region 4’s Emergency Response and Removal Branch where she worked as an On-Scene Coordinator. While on her 4-month detail, Cory assisted with the emergency response or removal of 8 hazardous waste sites. Cory “normally” works in program development as an environmental health specialist III. Cory has worked on many projects and initiatives at CDC including the National Environmental Public Health Conference where she was part of the planning committee and chaired the green team, she was the epi/surveillance team desk lead for the first 4 weeks of novel H1N1, she was deployed to work the IOWA floods in 2008, she created and runs multiple summer internship programs, she participates in various panels determining federal funding for grants and programs, she trains on green meetings, and she assists the Science Ambassadors program by helping teachers make public health lesson plans. Currently, Cory is working back at the Emergency Operations Center for the Japanese Earthquake and Response as the Scientific Response Section Executive Assistant and Task Tracker working 6-7 days a week in this role. Cory currently serves on the built environment workgroup, the climate change workgroup, the global environmental health workgroup, is an executive member of the career paths to public health workgroup, and chairs the Go Green, Get Healthy meetings workgroup. Before coming to CDC, Cory worked at Yerkes Primate Center, Zoo Atlanta and Nashville Zoo as a primatologist, trainer, and big cat keeper. Cory also did a service year in Americorps, performs around Atlanta as a professional soprano, just ran the Georgia Half-Marathon, and did a pesticide and health project in Yunnan, China.

DOW - Best Symposium Sept. 2011

The 5th annual BEST Symposium, hosted by The Dow Chemical Company, will be held in Midland, MI on September 6-8, 2011. BEST (Building Engineering and Science Talent) introduces doctoral and post-doctoral scientists from U.S. ethnic minority groups to the wide range of rewarding careers in industrial research particularly the many opportunities available with the world’s leading specialty chemical and advanced materials company. This conference, developed jointly by Dow’s minority scientists and Ph.D. recruiting team, supports the company’s commitment to a diverse work force.

We would appreciate your help to inform qualified graduate students and post-docs within the targeted demographic about this event. Applicants must be pursuing degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or other closely related fields and should be within 18 months of degree completion by the conference date. Please encourage any students that you identify to apply for the conference by visiting our website at http://www.dow.com/BEST. All applications are due by June 6, 2011.

All travel expenses, meals and hotel accommodations for those selected to participate in the BEST Symposium will be paid for by The Dow Chemical Company. However, participation neither obligates the student to apply for employment, nor guarantees future consideration for employment by The Dow Chemical Company. If you would like additional information on BEST, please contact me directly.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Pierre, Ph.D.
2011 BEST Symposium Chair
On behalf of the 2011 BEST Organizing Committee
The Dow Chemical Company
727 Norristown Road
Building 4B Office #163B
Spring House, PA 19477
Telephone: (215) 619-5128

ORISE Chemist Position at CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory

The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently seeking recent a BS level graduate for laboratory research fellowships (2-4 yr term) in Atlanta, Georgia. At the CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory of DLS, we quantify human exposure to environmental toxicants using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (www.cdc.gov/dls/). Candidates should hold a chemistry or Biochemistry degree and preferably have experience in mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and handling/processing of biological samples. If interested, please submit your resume and a letter of intent to Dr. Udeni Alwis (UAlwis@cdc.com).

Center for Chemical Evolution and International Year of Chemistry Event

As part of the education & outreach component of the Center for Chemical Evolution, we have paired with Out of Hand Theater to create a production to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry, Group Intelligence: a mass mp3 experience. The performance is a cross between theater and a flash mob, where participants will download an mp3 track prior to the event. When they arrive, everyone will hit play at the same time and follow the directives and narrative on the track. As the narrative moves along, comparisons will be drawn between the actions of the participants and the way molecules move and self assemble.

We are aiming to get 300 people to each of the six performances, and need your help to do that. If possible, we'd love for you to somehow highlight the production to your class: showing the video in the link below, forwarding them information, and maybe even offering an incentive of extra credit?

You can watch the promotional video and register for the event here:

www.outofhandtheater.com

Thanks! Hope to see you there!

--
Christine C. Conwell, PhD
christine.conwell@chemistry.gatech.edu

2011 Georgia Tech Global Leadership Conference.

My name is Yash Ghogre and I am serving as the co-conference chair for the 2011 Georgia Tech Global Leadership Conference. The Global Leadership Conference is a project I undertook last year with the objective to equip Georgia Tech students with the skills to be successful in the global world and provide a forum for topics such as cross cultural communication. Georgia Tech has been a leader in contributing to the dynamic nature of the community by being listed as one of the nation’s top institutions that award engineering , physical science, and architecture degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level to all minority students including African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans, by “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” As great as this diverse campus is, more can be done to unify the Georgia Tech community and we hope that this conference takes a step towards that objective. Currently, the conference is scheduled to be on Saturday, April 9th starting at 10:00 am.

I believe that this conference is a platform for members of your organization to engage in some of the values that Georgia Tech wants its students to experience. Some of the key features of the conference are:
$8 registration fee that includes breakfast, lunch and conference souvenir.
Four engaging workshops focusing on future energy sources, digital media bringing global change, emerging markets and global social entrepreneurship.
Dr. Danny Boston from the School of Economics as the keynote speaker, a former recipient of Georgia Tech’s “Undergraduate Prof. of the Year” award, the Ivan Allen College “Legacy Award”, and the State of Georgia "Economics Educator of the Year" award.
Panel discussion to round up the day featuring Dr. Birchfield (Director of European Union Center of Excellence), Mr. Bernard Anquez (Vice President of the Air France-Delta-KLM partnership in Atlanta), Karen Wendl (Global Packaging R&D for The Coca Cola Co.).
For registration and more information visit http://www.gtglc.org/.

Attached is the conference information packet for your reference. Please feel free to email me back with any questions or suggestions as to how to move forward.

--
Yash S Ghogre
President, Multicultural Greek Council
Georgia Institute of Technology
Industrial and Systems Engineering
(973)-405-3755

OPAR Intern Policy Analysts Summer 2011

OPAR is accepting applications for Intern Policy Analysts for Summer 2011.

Please forward this email, along with the attached internship announcement, to your students.

The deadline for the application is Friday April 15, 2011



This summer, the students will be analyzing 2011 federal and state legislation on science and technology issues.
Additionally, we intend to continue our research looking at various ways in which states are fostering science and technology with policy action.



If there is any opportunity for us to talk about our program to your students please let us know.



Thank you for your ongoing support for the internship program!



Sincerely,

Moon Kim



Research Associate I

Office of Policy Analysis and Research (OPAR)

Georgia Tech Research Institute

www.opar.gtri.gatech.edu

www.gtri.gatech.edu

404.407.6404

Paid Summer Internship Positions At Arizona Chemical Laboratory Technicians:

Paid Summer Internship Positions At Arizona Chemical
Laboratory Technicians: CHEMISTRY MAJORS

Savannah, GA

March 15, 2011

Arizona Chemical, global leader in the production of pine chemicals, is seeking Chemistry majors for Summer Internship opportunities in our Savannah, Georgia Science and Technology Center. The internships are hourly paid positions and may be eligible for overtime on occasion. The incumbents will report to senior chemists who will direct the interns’ work in conducting organic/polymer synthesis and application testing of these products. Up to three internship positions are available. Candidates will be selected based on academic qualifications, references, and phone and/or on-site interviews.

Job Qualifications:
• Major in Chemistry from an accredited institution. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior candidates may apply. Hourly rate commensurate with level in school.
• Willingness and commitment to work safely, fully complying with all safety and environmental regulations
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment under the direction of a senior scientist
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes and can assemble, operate, and maintain equipment as needed
• Basic knowledge of scientific method
• Familiarity with scientific process documentation, including keeping a detailed laboratory notebook
• Knowledge of computer applications to track and analyze data to include databases, spreadsheets, and statistical programs
• Strong team-work focus
• Ability to prioritize time

Arizona Chemical is an equal opportunity employer. Resumes should be submitted to Kirsten.Asta@AZChem.com. A minimum of one academic reference must be provided with resume. NO PHONE CALLS or walk-ins will be accepted. Resumes cannot be acknowledged due to volume. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.

Co-Op Position in Biomaterials (CIBA Vision/Novartis)

Applications are invited from exceptionally talented co-op candidates to assist in cutting edge research in the area of Biomaterial Sciences at Ciba Vision (a Novartis Company) R&D Center in Johns Creek, Atlanta, GA. The initial assignment is for one co-op term, which may be extended up to 2-3 years, depending on performance, projects, and other factors.

Scope of Work:

• The selected candidate is expected to assist in the research and development of biomaterials for applications in contact lens industry. The scope includes: carrying out literature search, performing experiments involving biomaterials, developing and performing analytical tests, analyzing experimental data, preparing reports and presentation materials, and optionally developing mathematical models to simulate medical devices or specific attributes of the same.

• Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the projects, the candidate is expected to work with employees from various disciplines including chemistry, process, engineering, analytical, regulatory, etc. Having good interpersonal skills will be very helpful.

• This role requires one to learn new techniques, methods and processes. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to the changing pace of the project will be very valuable.

• As opportunities arise, the candidate may have the opportunity to partake in collaborative projects with external agencies including universities and consultants.

Education Requirements:

• Preferably, the candidate is enrolled in the second year full-time Undergraduate degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related disciplines, in an accredited institution. Candidates with excellent grades will be given preference.
• Good fundamental knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, and physics is required.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in Lab, R&D setting will be beneficial.
• However, prior industrial experience is not a prerequisite.

Contact Information:

• Please apply in confidence to bio.materials@cibavision.com

Undergraduate Seminar - April 7, 2011

Undergraduate Seminar -

Prof. Zhenan Bao, Stanford
DATE: April 7, 2011
TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION: MoSE 1201A
FEES: none
EVENT CONTACT:
Shirley Tomes, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Contact Shirley Tomes
404-894-0591

Undergraduate Seminar

Prof. Zhenan Bao, Penn State

Organic Transistor Based Sensors for Flexible Artificial Electronic Skin

The field of organic electronics holds tremendous potential for applications that benefit from the use of organic materials, (e.g. very low cost, flexible and amendable to large-area processing techniques or roll-to-roll printing). Specifically, these benefits can lead to manufacturing of electronic units for electronic skin, as well as medicinal, food storage, and environmental monitoring applications. We invision an artificial electronic skin platform that includes various sensor, such as touch, chemical and biological sensors. The sensory elements of our electronic skin (composed of Organic Field Effect Transistor, OFET) are akin to the various layers and constituents of human skin, in which each layer of the OFET can be optimized to carry out a specific recognition function. Furthermore, progress in stretchable solar cells may be utilized to enable self-powered electronic skin. In this talk, I will present progresses in the fabrication of chemical, biological, pressure sensors and stretchable organic solar cells that are major constituents for a multi-modal sensing electronic skin.

Internship Newsflash April 2011

www.intern.gatech.edu/Newsflash.php


In This Issue:

1) Finding an Internship: 3 Internship Orientations Remain!

2) Registering a Summer Internship

3) Internships on P2D2

4) GACE College to Career Fair: April 12

5) MBA Panel & Fair: April 12

6) DC Summer Internship Program: Deadline April 15

7) American Cancer Society Internship

8) Internships at Cymer in EE, ME, Phy and CS

9) Internships at Weber Metals

10) Internships at Buckeye

11) Internships at The Aerospace Corporation

12) Internships at VMware

13) NASA Internship Website

14) Undergrad Research Opportunities

Take-A-Prof April 14, 2011

My name is Alishah Merchant, and I'm a member of the Student Center Programs Council Arts and Culture Committee. We are very proud to present our Take-a-Prof to Lunch event on Thursday, April 14 in the Student Center Ballroom from 11am to 1pm. This semester's Take-a-Prof features a construction theme and includes a Build-Your-Own Pasta bar. Tickets are only $7 for a student-professor pair and are available through the Buzzcard website.

This is a wonderful event and a great opportunity for students to get to know their professors here at the end of the semester. If you wouldn't mind forwarding this information to the students in your department, I would really appreciate it! If anyone has any questions, they can email them to Morgan Arnold at arts@scpc.gatech.edu.

Sincerely,

Alishah Merchant