International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering Spring Social

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Annual Conference (Atlanta)

College of Science Welcome!

PhD Comic Movie Event

Worthwhile Volunteering Opportunities

FACULTY, STAFF, and UNDERGADUATE, and GRADUATE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW.   

(1)   The Science Olympiad Regional Competition for high school students will be held at Georgia Tech on Saturday, February 21st.  CEISMC is sponsoring this event. Twelve teams, comprised of 15 students per team, from the metro Atlanta area have registered to participate in the competition.  Winners will progress to the state competition to be held at Emory University in March. We need volunteers to serve as Event Supervisors to conduct one of the 23 featured events (see the attached document that lists the activities by clusters).  Please note that the general categories of events are paper and pencil tests, inquiry activities that may involve rotating stations, and testing of devices that the teams have previously constructed and bring to the competition.  Event supervisors must be thoroughly familiar with the rules/guidelines that govern their respective events, and in some cases must generate test questions or activities, or the apparatus to test devices. The time commitment on the day of the competition would range from ~2-5 hours, depending on whether your event is offered more than once.  Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at  2:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m.  Please contact Gustavia Evans at gustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.   

(2)   The STEM Mini-Conference, under the auspices of the Atlanta Science Festival, is being offered for the second year at Georgia Tech on Saturday, March 21st, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CEISMC is sponsoring this event.  This year's event will be expanded to include high school teachers in addition to middle school teachers.  We need volunteers to provide a hands-on instructional session of 1.5 hours duration which will be offered twice.  We will focus on 6th grade Earth Science, 7th grade Life Science, 8th grade Physical Science, High School Biology, High School Chemistry, High School Physics and middle and high school mathematics.  Since this is a "STEM" event, mathematics, engineering, and technology applications should be integrated into the sessions when possible. Please contact Gustavia Evans atgustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.

(3)   The Science Department of Atlanta Public Schools will hold its annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Coretta Scott King High School located at 1190 Northwest Dr. NW Atlanta, GA. 30318.

The purpose of this fair is to permit students in grades three through twelve throughout the system an opportunity to present their original research projects in the annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

We are asking you to contribute your expertise and time as a judge on either of the following dates:

·   DISTRICT - Tuesday, January 27, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalists in grades 3^rd-5^th.

·   REGIONAL - Wednesday, January 28, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the semi-finalists in grades 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division).

·   REGIONAL RUN-OFF -Thursday, January 29^th, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalistsin the 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division) and the Gold Key Winners that will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair. These projects will advance to the 67^th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Georgia on Thursday, March 26^th through Saturday, March 28^th, 2015.  

If interested, please e-mail your name, institution, profession, date available and contact information to Tina Lamar ( alamar@atlanta.k12.ga.us ) or Dr. Mashawn Duncan-Young ( mdyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us ). You may also register directly online at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/528YGPB . 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING K-12 STEM EDUCATION IN GEORGIA by  VOLUNTEERING FOR ONE, TWO OR ALL OF THESE EVENTS!
-- 

Donna L. Whiting, Ph.D.
Academic Professional and Associate Director  for Teacher Education Partnerships and Academic Mentoring

The Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Atlanta, GA 30302-0282
Phone: 404-894-5185
Fax: 404-894-9675
email: donna.whiting@ceismc.gatech.edu
URL: www.ceismc.gatech.edu
Street Address:  817 West Peachtree NW, Suite 300  Atlanta, GA 30308 (inside the historic Biltmore Building)

Univ. of Tennessee Chemistry REU

We are now accepting applications to our 2015 REU, so we would like for students in your department to first know about it.

It’s a 10-week program. All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Selected students will be joining a research group to work with faculty members and graduate students on a specific project. They will also receive free housing, free parking on campus, and a stipend around $5,000. 

We also offer 9 seminars in all areas of chemistry throughout the program along with many workshops such as resume building and ethics. Last year participants also visited Oak Ridge National Lab and Eastman Chemical Company. We plan to continue offering site visits this year.

It’s a great opportunity for students who are interested in research or would like to consider grad school after graduation.

More information can be found at: http://www.chem.utk.edu/reu/index.html. Online application: http://www.chem.utk.edu/reu/apply.html. 

The application deadline is February 1^st 2015.

Please forward this to all that you think will be interested and do not hesitate to contact me if you or your students have any questions.

Thank you and have a good day!

Rachel Ru, Ph.D.

Recruiting, Publicity and Development Coordinator

Department of Chemistry

Buehler Hall 616

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN 37996

Phone: 865-974-8019

http://www.chem.utk.edu

REMINDER: Don't forget to RSVP for Homecoming Event Friday, Oct. 31st!

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Graduate Open House-Oct.15th

To interested potential graduate students!

The Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering will be holding an Graduate School Open House (http://www.eng.fsu.edu/cbe/openhouse/) on Wednesday, October 15^th from 4-7:30pm.

Programmatic and research presentations will be held in A113 (2525 Pottsdamer Street) from 4-6pm, with research lab tours to continue from 6-7:30pm.

Come to learn about graduate opportunities for students with backgrounds in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and other allied fields. Programmatic information will include minimums for admission as well as degree requirements. Special information about the department’s transition program for non-chemical or biomedical engineering students will be presented. Research talks will be presented by faculty to showcase opportunities for new students in the department.

Refreshments and door prizes will be available for registered participants.

Interested students may register at: http://bit.ly/1CAjX2J

Additional information can be found at www.eng.fsu.edu/cbe and by contacting the graduate coordinator, Dr. Samuel Grant (scgrant@fsu.edu).

We look forward to seeing you at the Open House!

Undergraduate Research Opportunity

Hi Undergraduates, 

I'm Enbo Zhao, a graduate student from Dr. Gleb Yushin's group in the MSE department. I'm looking for undergraduate assistants who're interested in energy storage and battery research. 

Our group focus on electrochemistry-related nano-structured materials. I'm currently working on supercapacitors based on nano-carbon/metal oxides electrode materials. We will start from synthesizing electrode materials and proceed to electrochemical tests then. Therefore, the students will basically gain the skill of how to assemble electric devices from the very initial materials in our group. You will also receive 3 credits/semester (weekly working hour must be more than 9 hours) (credits are of MSE 2699/4699, not CHEM ones) letter-graded by Dr. Yushin based on your performance in lab. I am looking for students that are conscientious, hard-working, curious and aggressive. Their GPAs are expected to be no less than 3.5, but not absolutely. After all, a lab is the place to practice theories from books. Dr. Yushin is very nice and smart and our group will be a great place to enrich your experiences. Please email me your resume if  interested in the opportunity

Enbo Zhao: ezhao3@gatech.edu

The Yushin Group: http://www.nano-tech.gatech.edu/

GT International Ambassadors

Hello Future Leaders,

Are you looking for something to set you apart from your peers?

If so, mark your calendars for our second info session event happening Thursday, August 28 from 6pm- 7pm in Student Center - Crescent Room. 

Founded by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in December 2012, Georgia Tech International Ambassadors is an organization whose purpose is to promote the opportunities at Georgia Tech to international students around the world with the hope that they will choose to attend GT and then make a successful transition to campus. Our three primary aims are:

·      To promote an accurate and holistic view of the Institute around the world, especially in areas not reached by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions;

·      To provide resources and relationships that will bolster the transition to Georgia Tech for incoming students

·      To recruit and train current international students to represent Georgia Tech well
Please check out the flier for more details:


Regards,
GTIA Executive Board

2014 Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium

On September 5th from 1 - 5 pm in the afternoon, the Department of Chemistry at Morehouse College & the Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will once again come together to present the 9th Annual Herty Medal Undergraduate Research Symposium (HMURS).  As you may remember from previous years, the Herty Medal is awarded annually by the Georgia Local Section to give public recognition to the work and service of outstanding chemists who have significantly contributed to their chosen fields.  This year's recipient is Dr. Luigi G. Marzilli, William White Tison Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University.  As in years past, Morehouse College is again proud to host this event, specific details about which are available online at:

http://www.morehouse.edu/hmurs

(NOTE: You may need to refresh your browser once connected)

As both chair and a member of the planning committee for this annual event, I am writing to you to invite you to this event as well as to ask that you forward/announce this invitation to all undergraduate students who have done or are planning to undertake undergraduate research experiences.  Since HMURS will include several lectures aimed at undergraduates from professionals in the field, this event serves as an ideal venue for them to be inspired toward careers in chemistry and the related sciences.  In particular, students who have performed research (i.e. with you, a colleague, or even as part of a summer research program) should be strongly encouraged to present posters as there is no registration fee for this event.  In addition, the top poster presenter(s) will be selected for a $500 travel grant to be applied towards attending an ACS National Meeting.  (The upcoming meeting of ACS in Spring 2015 will be held in Denver, CO).  As well, several poster presenters will be awarded one-year student memberships in the ACS.  Attached to this message, you will find a flyer announcing details about this event for posting/further dissemination amongst your departmental colleagues and students.

All participants may register through the link for the main HMURS site provided above, or at:

           http://www.morehouse.edu/facstaff/blawrenc/hmurs/register.html

While registration is required for all poster presenters, it is nonetheless strongly encouraged for all other attendees.  (This is to ensure that we have adequate quantities of food for our reception, and will allow us to pre-print name tags for all participants.)  Registration for students who plan to present research posters will close Monday, September 2 at midnight (12:00am).

I look forward to seeing you on September 5th!!

Best regards,

Brian M. Lawrence, Ph.D.

2014 Chair, Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium

Fulbright Information Session Wed. April 2, noon, Clough Lounge

FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday April 2, noon-1:00

Clough Lounge 205

Students may apply for a Fulbright during the senior undergraduate year or during graduate school and prior to completing PhD research.

Students should be working with the Fellowships Office now to prepare for the August campus deadline to apply for grants during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Fulbright awards are available for research, graduate study, or to be an English Teaching Assistant.                                  http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

A letter of invitation is needed for research and graduate study, and awards are available in more than 140 countries. English Teaching Assistant (ETA) applications do not require an invitation.

Applicants must be US citizens.

Presenters include Dr. Tom Wall (CE) who held an EU Fulbright and two students who are current applicants who will discuss the Fulbright application procedure.

Contacts:

Dr. Kathryn Meehan, kathryn.meehan@gatech.edu

Dr. Karen Adams, karen.adams@gatech.edu

GT Internship & Co-op Fair changed to February 19

BreakThru: Virtual Mentoring Community

Take a Professor to Lunch-Oct. 8th!

46th Annual ACS Undergraduate Research Conference

National Role Model Conference-Call for Researchers

SpaceUp Atlanta 2013--Saturday, Sept. 28th

Hi Fellow Space Enthusiasts,

We are inviting you to SpaceUp Atlanta 2013 on Saturday September 28!

SpaceUp Atlanta is an "unconference" totally dedicated to anything and everything about space! As an unconference, SpaceUp encourages full immersion of the attendees who are able to decide the topics and overall structure and even participate by starting discussions, moderating a panel, or giving a talk on a subject. SpaceUp Atlanta will be an event for space enthusiasts all around Georgia of every capacity, from students to teachers to professionals, to form an amazing, interactive space community like no other.

Event: SpaceUp Atlanta

Time: September 28, 2013, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Sign in starts at 8:30 AM)

Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center, 250 14th Street, NW , Atlanta, GA

To sign up for SpaceUp Atlanta, please visit: http://spaceupatl.eventbrite.com/. With a registration fee of only $20, we will provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks throughout the day so you won't miss out on any of the great space discussions all day long. Plus, we'll throw in some freebies such as t-shirts and stickers to take home to remind you of all the fun of the unconference. Register before September 25, because late/at-the-door registration will be $30.

For more information, please visit http://www.spaceupatl.com, follow us on Twitter @SpaceUpAtl, or become a fan on our Facebook page SpaceUpATL. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at spaceupatl@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Fred Boyd

SpaceUp Atlanta - Where “Space is Peachy"

The Green Program!

The GREEN Program enhances your understanding of the Renewable Energy and Sustainability industries by taking you outside of the classroom and into the field. By gaining exclusive access to different Renewable Energy facilities in Costa Rica, you will receive the hands-on experience you need to accelerate your career. The GREEN Program provides a perfect balance of interactive online modules, engaging group discussions, and exclusive facility visits to inform, engage, and inspire students of all majors.

The GREEN Program is a 12-day experience which combines education, adventure, and cultural immersion that creates a lasting impact and helps you accelerate your career.

GREEN's post program benefits allow like-minded students to stay connected through the GREEN Alumni Network. The Network provides Alumni access to internship and job opportunities, as well as industry events. 

To gain a better understanding of The GREEN Program visit our website at www.theGREENprogram.com, view our program video, and download our Program Package.

Due to high demand, spots on each program are limited to 20 students. Submit your application for the program dates below.

Program Dates:

12-Day WINTER BREAK Programs

December 12th - December 23rd (Program Full)

December 27th - January 7th (Program Full)

January 3rd - January 14th (Program Full)

January 9th - January 20th (Limited Spots)

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9-Day SPRING BREAK Programs

March 2nd - March 10th

March 9th - March 17th

March 16th - March 24th (Program Full)

March 23rd - March 31st

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12-Day SUMMER BREAK Programs

May 15th - May 26th (Limited Spots)

May 22nd - June 2nd

May 29th - June 9th

June 5th - June 16th

June 12th - June 23rd

June 19th - June 30th

June 26th - July 7th

July 3rd - July 14th

July 10th - July 21st

July 17th - July 28th

July 24th - August 4th

July 31st - August 11th

August 7th - August 18th

August 14th - August 25th

August 21st - September 1st

August 28th - September 8th

We look forward to traveling with you!

-The GREEN Team

CSI: Georgia Tech

The Future of Forensic Science: Does television have it right?

Jeff Salyards, PhD, MFS Chief Scientist, Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency, U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Laboratory (USACIL)

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
11:00 a.m. Clough Commons, room 152

9:15–11:00 a.m.
Careers and internships information table, Clough Commons atrium

11:00–noon
Lecture: “The future of forensic science: Does television have it right?”
Clough Commons, room 152

3:00–3:45 p.m.Careers and internships panel: USACIL and GSU College of Law representatives 

Clough Commons TBA

About Dr. Jeff SalyardsDr. Jeff Salyards is the program manager for Science & Technology at the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USAVIL). He holds a PhD in chemistry from Montana State University, a MFS from George Washington University, and has completed a Fellowship in Forensic Medicine from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. A former director of the Defense Computer Forensic Laboratory, he has 21 years of combined experience in investigations, forensic consulting, and teaching.

About USACILThe U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory provides forensic laboratory services to Department of Defense investigative agencies and other federal agencies. USACIL is the only full service forensic laboratory in the DoD and trains special agents and investigators from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines in the Special Agent Laboratory Training Course. The examiners and analysts testify in federal, military and state courts as well as multi-national courts. The laboratory provides state-of-the-art forensic examinations in the drug chemistry, trace evidence, serology/DNA, latent prints, forensic documents, digital evidence, firearms, and tool marks.