Arizona Chemical - intern, BS and PhD level jobs Spring 2012

We have 3 Technician positions open where we are looking for a person with a BS degree in science (Chemistry / Biochemistry preferred).

We also are looking for a Ph.D. level synthetic organic chemist. We are looking for a person here that can lead global develpoment projects. This person will not only direct lab work but will interact closely with customers, marketing and sales.

We also have a Ph.D. level analytical chemist position open. We are looking for a chemist with a wide range of GC, LC, ICP, FTIR and thermal analysis experience.

Finally, we are always looking for Co-Op / intern students.

Please pass this information along to the appropriate personnel in the Chemistry department.

Best Regards

Paul Williams, Ph.D.
Senior Manager, US Science & Technology
Arizona Chemical

paul.williams@azchem.com

Explorations in Science Research Workshop for Undergraduates

Call for Applications: Mirzayan S7T Fellowship

CHRISTINE MIRZAYAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCES ITS 2012 FALL SESSION AND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies—consisting of the National Academy of
Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council—is an
early career educational and training opportunity. It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical
process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or
participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.

Eligibility
Graduate and professional school students and those who have completed graduate studies (degree
awarded) within the last five years are eligible to apply. Areas of study may include any social/behavioral
science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public
administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field.
The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the
eligibility criteria. Non-U.S. citizens who are not U.S. legal permanent residents must be currently enrolled in
a U.S. university and have proof of holding valid J or F-1 status or work authorization.

Fall 2012 Session Term
August 27 through November 16, 2012
Application Information
Please visit www.national-academies.org/policyfellows for eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Two online references/recommendations must be received prior to completing the application. References
must pertain to academic, professional, or other work-related experience.

Submission Deadline for Application Materials
References Due: April 27, 2012
Applications Due: May 1, 2012

Stipend
A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset expenses.
Questions should be directed to: policyfellows@nas.edu.

Below are former Fellows’ comments about the program's impact:
"This is an important career building opportunity for people interested in the scientific community outside academia. Even if you plan to pursue a traditional academic track, seeing science from a policy perspective is very enlightening. There is something valuable in this experience for first year grad students to recent PhDs. Come with an open mind and expect to learn more than you imagined."

“In just weeks in the DC S&T policy world, I substantially broadened my perspective on how I can use my
engineering background to positively impact our society. I return to graduate school recharged about the value of advanced education, and more confident about my decisions to pursue studies that blend the boundaries of engineering and the humanities. By seeing the connections between your academic field and the public policy arena, you will find many new opportunities for future studies or careers. You will be enriched as a person, as a public citizen, and as a member of an academic community.”

“A really great experience for those from the “soft sciences” who have an interest in S&T policy or if you’re trying to figure out what else you might want to do outside of academia. This was a great opportunity to bridge the gap and gain a new understanding and appreciation for how it all works, the people involved, and the profound difference it
can make in the end (and all long the way).”

7th Annual Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium

Please encourage your students that undergraduate researchers interested in participating in the 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium should visit http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/spring-symposium/. Deadline for submissions is March 2, 2012.

Thanks,

Fadrika

Fadrika Prather
Marketing and Event Coordinator
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0940
Clough Undergraduate LearningCommons, Ste. 205
Phone:404-385-7436
Fax: 404-385-8366

Surgical Research Internship

Dear Candidate:
We are excited to announce that the UNCF Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) will accept applications for the US Army Institute for Surgical Research (USAISR) Summer Internship Program.  The application will be open until March 16, 2012. 
Aim of the project:
The goal of the project is to provide undergraduate students exposure to both laboratory and clinical trauma research. The project will expose students to:

• Requirements-driven combat casualty care medical solutions and products for injured soldiers from self-aid through definitive care across the full spectrum of military operation;
• State-of-the-art trauma, burn, and critical care to Department of Defense beneficiaries around the world and civilians in their trauma region; and
• Burn Special Medical Augmentation Response Teams.

At the end of the placement, interns will be required to author, prepare and present their research findings.

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizen
• Full-time undergraduate junior or senior
• Science major (preferably biology, chemistry, pre-medical/dental/veterinary)
• 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 GPA

Project Components:
10-week (June 4, 2012 – August 10, 2012) summer research program at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command in Ft. Sam Houston, TX

Available Award:
Financial: $4,000 plus travel and housing for a 10-week summer research experience

If you wish for your application to be considered for the USAISR Summer Internship Program, please go to the UNCFSP website, located at http://www.uncfsp.org, login, apply, and submit.

Best regards,

Renee Burgess   |   Program Coordinator - Capacity Building
UNCF Special Programs Corporation

6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 600, Falls Church, VA  22042

703-205-6585 - phone | 703-205-7645 - fax
renee.burgess@uncfsp.org| www.uncfsp.org

FASET Leader Applications Due This Week!

Are you planning on being in Atlanta this summer? Would you like to enhance your summer by making new friends, gaining valuable leadership experience, and serving as a guide for incoming students? If so, then APPLY TO BE A FASET LEADER! Applications are due Wednesday, February 29th at 4PM and can be found at www.faset.gatech.edu. For more info, please visit the website and/or attend an information session. Upcoming info session date:

Monday, February 27th at 6:30PM in the IC, Room 113

Ready. Set. Apply!!

Academic Success Workshops Available

Academic Success Workshops

The Center for Academic Success is offering several upcoming relevant workshops.  Each workshop is open to everyone, takes 50 minutes, and is in Clough Commons.  In the next month, students can participate in workshops including “to drop or not?”; reading and note-taking in math courses; study strategies for physics; test preparation; and tips for reading textbooks.  Students who have midterm U grades are especially encouraged to attend one of next week’s workshops on “Tips and Strategies for Academic Success.”  

These are offered on the following dates:

Feb. 28         11:00-12:00   Clough 280

Feb. 29           4:00-5:00     Clough 127

Mar. 1             6:00-7:00    Clough 325

Mar. 2             3:00-4:00    Clough 127

A complete list of workshops is available at

http://success.gatech.edu/success-workshops/current-semester-workshop-schedule.

University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom - Feb. 28 information session

Hello from the Office of International Education,

We have some visitors from our partner, Univ. of Sussex, coming next Tuesday. They have graciously given us time for an info session for GT students. Would you forward the announcement below to undergraduates in your department? Thanks so much!

Warmly,

Tara Berry, OIE Europe Exchanges

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University of Sussex Exchange Info Session

Learn more about studying on England's South Coast!

Representatives from University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom will be discussing study abroad opportunities for study abroad at their school. Tuesday, February 28th at 10 am in Student Center, Room 332 .

About Sussex:

Situated in rolling parkland on the edge of Brighton with award-winning architecture including green open spaces, Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in a recent Research Assessment Exercise as having over 90 per cent of research activity rated as world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognized.

Take courses in the following areas:

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Economics

Electrical Engineering

English

History, Technology, and Society

International Affairs

Literature, Communication, and Culture

Mathematics

Management

Mechanical Engineering

Modern Languages

Music

Philosophy, Science, and Technology

Physics

Psychology

Sociology

ALL IN ENGLISH!

For more information, contact Tara Berry at tara.berry@oie.gatech.edu

PURA application deadline February 24, 2012 - reminder

All undergraduate researchers are encouraged to apply for the Summer 2012 PURA (President’s Undergraduate Research Award). Deadline for applications is February 24, 2012. To apply, please visit http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/funding/pura/.

Thanks

Fadrika

Fadrika Prather
Marketing and Event Coordinator
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0940
Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, Ste. 205
Phone:404-385-7436
Fax: 404-385-8366

CDC Summer Hire Program

Commencement Fair Information - Spring 2012

This year, Commencement Fair will be on Wednesday, February 29 from 1:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As always, graduates can purchase regalia, order announcements, RSVP to the
ceremony if they have not already, confirm their graduation status with
the Registrar's office, take cap and gown photos in advance and meet
with a variety of vendors to help them take that first step outside of
Georgia Tech.

More information can be found on our website
at: http://www.gatech.edu/commencement/commencement-fair

CDC Job Openings

CDC summer job openings are currently posted at www.usajobs.gov/studentjobs. Please pass this along to any students who might be interested in a summer job with CDC.

*The deadline to apply is this Friday, Feb. 17th!

29th Annual Alumni Career Fair

The 29th Annual Alumni Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, March 6 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Like last year, we will invite graduating seniors and graduate students to the event along with alumni. Pre-registration will end at midnight on February 27.

Please help us get the word out by passing along this information to graduating students, alumni, and colleagues who work with those constituencies:

29th Annual Alumni Career Fair
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Cobb Galleria Centre - Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Don't miss the 29th Annual Georgia Tech Alumni Career Fair- a career event exclusively for Georgia Tech Alumni, graduate students, and graduating seniors!

11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Career Fair Check-In

12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Presentation: Ralph Cleveland, ME 1986, Executive Vice President and President of Nicor Gas

1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Career Fair

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Networking Meet and Greet at Buckhead Pizza Company in the Galleria Mall – hosted by the Marietta Network

See what companies are looking to hire Tech graduates! To see an updated list click here: http://gtalumni.org/registrations/careerfairemployer2012/attendees

To learn more about Career Fair, visit http://gtalumni.org/pages/careerfairalumni

Summer Research Programs-University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Please see the link below for numerous summer research programs on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus!

www.unl.edu/summerprogram/

REU: University of Tennessee

New Organization: Society of Engineers for Environmental Development (SEED)

In today's world, global warming has become the topic of concerned discourse amongst the scientific community. Moreover, being one of the world’s most prestigious institution for research and development, Georgia Institute of Technology has been successfully turning heads towards the advancement of human evolution for the past decade. As an institute that cherishes and nurtures the principles of intellectual thought, engineering, and problem solving, we as students believe that it is our duty nay our obligation to use the knowledge bestowed upon us by this esteemed academy. Since its inception in 1885, Georgia Institute of Technology has been sincerely committed towards establishing a multicultural heritage centralizing around the idea of progress and service for the greater good. The evolution of this ideology over time, has brought upon us a set of exclusive and powerful ethics that accentuate us on the globe. Inherently, these ethics have awakened a sense of responsibility and obligation in us, towards protecting our soil together for not only us but also for generations of civilizations to come forth.

As an integral participant in this cycle, SEED as an organization is determined and dedicated to gather young, diverse, and exceptional minds, cultivate and unleash their potential to not only make an impact but leave a blueprint on this planet to lead a legacy for many decades and centuries to come. We as an organization will strive and persevere towards utilizing the passion of engineering, science, and technology embedded in these four walls in fighting the epidemic that is global warming.

Without further ado, the founding board of SEED invites every unique mind to join us because we believe that every mind is unique. Step forth, challenge yourself, and make a true difference.

For further information, contact us at gtseed2012@gmail.com. Be sure to like our page, Society of Engineers for Environmental Development (SEED), on Facebook.

Clough Commons Art Crawl

Please join us this Friday for the first ever:

Clough ART Crawl

Friday, Feb. 10, 4-8pm Clough Commons
Art, Music, and Food throughout Clough Commons

Over 140 student art submissions on display:
Paintings
Photography
Music
Spoken word
Sculpture
Performance Art
and more...

TEACH: Recruitment for Tutors

TEACH is offering a new tutoring opportunity at Create Your Dreams (CYD). Create Your Dreams is an Atlanta based youth outreach group (located on Marietta St.) that caters to elementary, middle, and high school students. Currently, they're holding tutorials on Mon-Thurs from 5-7pm. They are still in a great need of tutors and would like to have tutors who are comfortable with tutoring different grade levels.

If you are interested in tutoring at CYD, please e-mail me (ckim77@gatech.edu) all possible days that you can tutor and your transportation status (car or no car). Transportation can be provided if there is a carpool available on that particular day. Shoot me an e-mail if you have any questions!

Best,

Christine Kim

Univ. Southern California - UG Research - Summer 2012

NSF's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REE)

University of Southern California

http://chem.usc.edu/reu.html

Deadline: March 15, 2012

The Tower Seeks Reviewers

The Tower Undergraduate Research Journal is currently looking for new graduate and undergraduate reviewers, from all backgrounds and academic interests!

Benefits of being a reviewer:
-Gain scientific writing expertise
-Interaction with Institute Professors about their research
-Exposure to exciting research from all academic disciplines
-Write News Briefs about discoveries and innovations coming out of the Institute's Labs!
-Looks great on a resume!

To learn more about reviewing for The Tower, attend our Information Session:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Klaus 1447

Food will be provided!

All question can be directed to Mohamad Ali Najia, Associate Editor of Submissions & Review, at review@gttower.org

Sincerely,
The Tower Undergraduate Research Journal

New Graduate Program at Emory-MA in Bioethics

** Can you call yourself an expert if you haven't explored the ethical complexities of your field?**

Join other healthcare professionals, scholars, and students for the Master of Arts in Bioethics Program at Emory University. Applications are due MARCH 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with faculty on the cutting edge of bioethics research and scholarship!

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The Master of Arts in Bioethics degree program provides rigorous, advanced, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for professionals and students interested in the social and ethical challenges facing medicine and the life sciences. As a leading research and teaching university, graduates of Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics will be trained to help to advance the national conversation on important issues influencing public policy, scholarship, practice and education in the field.
Key features of the MA in Bioethics degree include:
• 30 credit hours (including at least 12 elective credits)
• Full time students can complete the program in 12 months
• Part-time students can opt for a 2-year (2 courses/semester) or 3-year (1 course/semester) plan
• Flexibility in final project: thesis, exam, and innovative projects (a piece of legislation, policy manual, etc.) are all possible
• Practicum sites include the CDC, Grady Memorial Hospital, the Health Care Ethics Consortium of Georgia, NASA, and many more
• *New for 2012-2013: pursue the dual MTS/MA-Bioethics degrees with the Candler School of Theology or the MD/MA-Bioethics with Emory School of Medicine!

For more information about the program, please see the website at: http://ethics.emory.edu/mabioethics, or contact the director at the information below.

University of Alabama at Birmingham's - Physics summer program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Department of Physics would like to request that you post the following announce.

We are currently accepting applications for our 2012 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. For 10 full weeks, undergraduates from across the country will have an opportunity to work in the laboratories of our renowned and esteemed researchers. An online application is available for the inconvenience of interested undergraduate students. You can also checkout our Facebook page for more information and follow up on Twitter.

The programs provides:

$4000 Stipend for the 10 week period

Housing for participants

Roundtrip travel to and from the program

Travel to attend conferences

Below are just a few of the projects available:

• Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoscale Materials
• Diamond Growth and Characterization
• High Pressure Materials Research
• Properties of Microelectronic Materials
• New Laser Materials
• Industrial Research Projects
• Planetary and Interstellar Materials
• Fiber Optic Biosensors
• Materials for Biomedical Implants
• Electrospun Polymeric Biomaterials
• Ultrafast Terahertz Spectroscopy in Materials Research
• Self Assembly of Materials for Tissue Engineering
• Laser Tweezers in Biophysical Research
• Computational Research Projects
• Optical Imaging and Electrophysiological Study of Excitable Tissues

For more information, visit our website, Follow us on Twitter, Friend us on Facebook.

Charita H. Cadenhead on behalf of
Dr. Yogesh K. Vohra, REU Program Director

Professor of Physics, Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences

Director, Center for Nanoscale Materials & Biointegration (CNMB)
University of Alabama at Birmingham

College of Arts and Sciences

1300 University Blvd., CH 310 Birmingham, AL 35294-1170

(205) 975-8076

(205) 975-8009 - Fax

mailto:charita@uab.edu

Chemistry Alumni Speaking to Student Alumni Association

Dear GT Chemistry students,

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) thinks you might be interested in our upcoming EXPERT JACKET alumni speaker event on February 9th with Dr. Anthony Arduengo (CHEM 1974,Ph.D. CHEM 1976).

Dr. Arduengo is an award winning chemist who has yielded approximately 100 publications and patents. He has worked at DuPont and currently is a professor at the University of Alabama. Learn more and register online at http://gtsaa.com/grrw/510.

Dr. Arduengo will Skype in at 11 a.m. and SAA will provide all participants with lunch.
Please contact getready@gtsaa.com with any questions! We hope to see you there!

Summer 2012 PURA Deadline - February 24

Friday, February 24^th is the deadline to apply for the Summer 2012 President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA). Application is available on-line. To apply, students can visit http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/funding.php

Thanks,

Fadrika Prather