Archives for the Month of February 2009 on Chemistry Undergraduate Blog
Noyce Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 18, 2009
Location: Cleveland "high needs" schools
Website: http://www.case.edu/artsci/noyce/
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Dear Chairs and Faculty,
As you know, we are recruiting students for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program whose goal it is to attract highly-qualified STEM majors into teaching careers.
The NSF program awards $15,000 scholarships to students for each of their junior and senior year. In return, students commit to teaching two years in a high need school for each of the years of scholarship support they accept. Students continue with their major and enroll in the CWRU/JCU licensure program.
We have extended the application deadline to March 18. Would you be willing to forward this message and the attached flyer to those of your faculty who advise undergraduates and to your majors? [Flyer is presumably on their website. - Ed.]
The Noyce team would be very appreciative. You can find more information about the program at:
http://www.case.edu/artsci/noyce/ Program contact is edward.bernetich@case.edu.
Thanks very much,
Molly Berger
Cleveland State Spring Symposium Call for Abstracts
Application Deadline: February 28, 2009
Program Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009
Location: Cleveland State University, Cole Center
Flyer: PDF
Registration Form: Word 2007 DOCX
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Greetings for CSU's GSIRC CLUB.
This is a friendly reminder that the Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Research Club (GSIRC) of Cleveland State University’s Chemistry Department would like to invite you and your students to participate in our 2009 Northeastern Ohio Interdisciplinary Research Symposium on Saturday, March 28th. At our last symposium we were able to give away over $2000 in cash prizes to student presenters and are hoping to have a bigger and better event this year. The symposium is open to graduate and undergraduate students from all biological and physical science disciplines. Please forward this information, along with the attached event poster and student registration form, to your department faculty and students. The deadline for registration and abstract submissions is February 28th. This is a great opportunity for your students to present their research, compete for cash prizes and interact with other students and professionals. CSU would love to have your department’s participation in this event.
Jennifer Williams
Cleveland State University
GSIRC Vice President
Graduate Study in Biomedical Imaging
Location: CWRU
Website: http://bme.case.edu/bmil/
Brochure: PDF
Message:
Here is an opportunity which you might not have considered: PhD study in biomedical imaging! We have multiple positions available for highly qualified domestic students under an NIH training grant. The focus of the training grant is “Interdisciplinary Biomedical Imaging.” We have many examples of students who have successfully moved into biomedical imaging from other undergraduate training programs such as electrical engineering, physics, computer science, and chemistry. Research involves MRI, SPECT, PET, image visualization/analysis software, imaging of cancer, molecular imaging agents, etc. We continue to accept applications from qualified individuals.
The training grant includes free graduate tuition, stipend, and travel award. Government fellowships are normally tax free.
Attached you will find a brochure describing our program and below is an abstract from our training program grant.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please contact David Wilson (Professor of BME, david.wilson@case.edu), who is PI on the grant award. To be considered, you must apply to the BME or Physics PhD programs at Case. Normally, we will expect applicants to have a GPA > 3.5, excellent letters, and/or research/industrial experience.
Best regards,
David L. Wilson, PhD
Abstract:
The Interdisciplinary Biomedical Imaging Training Program will prepare predoctoral trainees to become leaders in organism-level, biomedical imaging research. Multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, physicists, biologists, and clinicians are required to advance biomedical imaging, especially with the advent of in vivo cellular and molecular imaging. We will create the next generation of interdisciplinary biomedical imaging scientists and engineers who will contribute to and lead such teams. Our training program will build upon recent research infrastructure awards and institutional investments totaling ≈ $37M in biomedical imaging. In addition to the creation of state-of-the-art imaging facilities, the number of imaging faculty members has increased from 3 in 1999 to 20. A training grant award will place students squarely in the center of on-going interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research programs. Trainees will use new imaging facilities in the Case Small Animal Imaging Research Center, which includes 4 MRIs, micro-SPECT/CT, micro-PET, 3 bioluminescence, in vivo fluorescence, etc. Predoctoral trainees will be from the highly-rated departments of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, both of which have a long history of training in biomedical imaging. Trainees will conduct research projects combining enabling technologies in imaging with biomedical research. Each trainee will have a primary mentor who specializes in enabling technologies, or applications, and one or more co-mentors who specialize in biomedical research. A steering committee, realistic rules, and a student portfolio will ensure suitable research experiences. A comprehensive educational program will include a portfolio of imaging courses, including Cellular and Molecular Imaging and Interdisciplinary Imaging Discovery Group, a new course specially designed for interdisciplinary education. We will promote a culture of interdisciplinary research in a series of diverse activities during a designated Imaging Hour. A training grant will help ensure training of PhD’s in this area of critical need.
Relevance to Public Health.
Biomedical imaging enables early detection, assessment of therapy, and minimally-invasive treatment of disease. Especially with the advent of cellular and molecular imaging, biomedical imaging research requires persons with strong interdisciplinary training.
David L. Wilson, PhD
Robert Herbold Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Radiology
Work: 216-368-4099, Cell: 216-310-0302
Lab: 403 Wickenden, 368-8812
Email: david.wilson@case.edu
C2B2-REU Applications
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009, 11:59 PM
Program Dates: June 1 to August 7, 2009
Location: Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels, Boulder, CO
Website: http://www.c2b2web.org/
Flyer: PDF
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The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) is soliciting applications for the Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (C2B2-REU)!
Please see the attached C2B2-REU Flyer for details, and visit www.c2b2web.org for the online application and additional submission requirements.
- Students from all bioenergy-related academic fields are eligible to apply
- Open to all domestic & international students
- Applications from underrepresented students are strongly encouraged
Completed applications must be received as of March 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM.
Questions? E-mail c2b2@colorado.edu or call 303.492.7736.
Best Regards,
Frannie Ray-Earle
Center Coordinator
Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2)
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309
REU Summer Research Program at the University of Kentucky
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Program Dates: May 25 to July 31, 2009
Location: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Website: http://www.as.uky.edu/academics/departments_programs/Chemistry/Chemistry/Undergraduate/REU/Pages/default.aspx
Flyer: PDF
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The purpose of this email is to advertise the Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) summer program in the Chemistry Department at the University of Kentucky. The program provides qualified undergraduate students with exceptional research opportunities in a wide variety of chemical fields. Some of the benefits that participants receive include free housing on campus, a ten week stipend, travel and meeting allowances, and a well organized scientifically and socially enriching program. Details regarding the REU program, faculty research (including undergraduate-specific projects), and application materials can be found at the following web site:
The summer program starts on May 25, ends on July 31, and the application deadline is March 2. If you are a faculty or staff member, I ask that you please forward this email and the attachment (a recruiting brochure) to any students that you think might be interested in conducting summer research, as well as to your department’s chemistry club. If you have any questions I can be reached anytime at testa@email.uky.edu or at 859-257-7076.
All the Best, Stephen
Stephen M. Testa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0055
testa@email.uky.edu
859-257-7076 (Office)
859-323-1069 (FAX)
Intersections Call for Presentations
Application Deadline: March 20, 2009
Program Date: April 17, 2009
Location: CWRU
Website: http://www.case.edu/source/symposium
Flyer:
Undergraduate Research & Presentation Opportunities
Application Deadline: Many, see below
Location: CWRU and Cleveland
Website: http://www.case.edu/provost/source/opp/funding.htm
Flyer: PDF
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Summer Internships on Campus
Did You Know That All of These Opportunities Were On Campus During the Summer? Apply now!
Formal Summer Programs:
SOURCE Summer Funding (All Disciplines) – Deadline: February 16, 2009
SURES (Summer Undergraduate Research in Energy Studies)
Deadline: March 2, 2009
ACES (Summer Undergraduate Research Program for Minority Females)
Deadline: March 1, 2009
BME-REU (Biomedical Engineering - Research Experience for Undergraduates)
Deadline: February 1, 2009
Center for AIDS Research Minority Training Program - Deadline: February 13, 2009 5pm
CLiPS (Center for Layered Polymeric Systems)
Deadline: Inquire with program
CREATE (Case's Rising Engineers and Technological Entrepreneurs) Summer Design
Application - Deadline: Inquire with program
Heart, Lung, & Blood Minority Research Training Program
Deadline: February 1, 2009
OSEA - Ohio Science and Engineering Alliance Summer Program
Deadline: March 1, 2009
National Cancer Institute – Integrative Cancer Biology Program (at Case and other Institutions)
Deadline: January 21, 2009
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital - Deadline: March 1, 2009
SPUR - Summer Program in Undergraduate Research sponsored by the Biology Department
and Funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Deadline: February 1, 2009
SURP – Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology
Deadline: February 15, 2009
The Wellman Hill Political Science Internship (Political Science Department)
Deadline: February 13, 2009
Opportunities in Cleveland:
Chester Summer Scholars Program (at MetroHealth Medical Center) Deadline: February 13, 2009
Cleveland Clinic – Lerner Research Institute Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Cleveland Clinic – Lerner Research Institute BME Dept. Research Programs
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
NASA (Some Cleveland Opportunities) - Deadline: February 22, 2009
For more information on these programs and off campus summer research visit the SOURCE website which has a link to each program at: http://www.case.edu/provost/source/opp/funding.htm
Senior Chemist position, Division of Water
Application Deadline: February 12, 2009, 4:30 PM
Location: Cleveland, OH
Announcement: PDF
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DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Supervises the qualitative analyses of food specimens and the work of assistants engaged in such activities. Supervises the examination of samples of food. Sludge, grit, building materials, industrial and trade wastes, drugs, and other items of investigation. Performs the more difficult or complex analyses. Prepares reports concerning the results of examinations. Testifies in court concerning the results of examinations. Examines throat cultures. Makes inspections. Engages in chemical research. Trains and instructs assistants. Performs other job-related duties as required. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam). Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in
accordance with Divisional policy at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRANCE TO THIS EXAMINATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other physical science from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. A valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.
(see flyer for full details)
NASA History Internships, NASA Planetary Biology Internships and NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project Opportunities
Application Deadlines: February 25, March 2, and March 6 , 2009 (respectively)
Program Dates: various (see below)
Location: various (see links)
Websites: http://history.nasa.gov/interncall.htm
http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/other_programs/pbi.html
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/Undergraduate_Student_Research_Project.html
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NASA History Division Summer 2009 Internships
The NASA History Division is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for summer 2009 internships. The History Division maintains archival materials to answer research questions from NASA personnel, journalists, scholars, students at all levels and others from around the world. The division also edits and publishes several books and monographs each year. It maintains a large number of Web sites on NASA history.
Students of all majors are welcome to apply. While detailed prior knowledge of the aeronautics and space fields is not necessary, a keen interest and some basic familiarity with these topics are needed. Strong research, writing and editing skills are essential. Experience with computers, especially HTML formatting, is a plus.
Intern projects are flexible. Typical projects include handling a wide variety of information requests, editing historical manuscripts, doing research and writing biographical sketches, updating and creating Web pages, and identifying and captioning photos.
The deadline for applications is Feb. 25, 2009. For more information, visit http://history.nasa.gov/interncall.htm.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Steve Garber at stephen.j.garber@nasa.gov.
2009 NASA Planetary Biology Internship
The NASA Planetary Biology Internship Program provides opportunities each year for nine or 10 interns to undertake research at NASA research centers, NASA-sponsored laboratories, and academic institutions. The pursuit of such studies is expected to broaden the base of this new science by encouraging people in many different fields to take part.
Graduate students accepted in the PBI program will be expected to carry out research with a NASA-sponsored investigator for eight weeks, usually during the summer months. Typical programs in which interns may become involved include: global ecology and remote sensing; microbial ecology and bio-mineralization; advanced life support; and origin and early evolution of life.
Applications are due March 2, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/other_programs/pbi.html. Please e-mail questions about this opportunity to Michael Dolan at pbi@geo.umass.edu.
NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project Fall 2009 Session
NASA’s Undergraduate Student Research Project is currently accepting applications for 15-week fall 2009 internships. These internships offer students the opportunity to work alongside NASA scientists and engineers at NASA's field centers, laboratories and test facilities.
Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA. They must have an academic major or course work concentration in engineering, math, computer science, or physical or life sciences. Participants work on practical problems that will be applied in aerospace or on future NASA missions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
The application deadline for the fall 2009 session is March 6, 2009.
For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Undergraduate_Student_Research_Project.html
Duquesne University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Website: http://www.pharmacy.duq.edu/
Flyer: PDF
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The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Duquesne University is seeking gifted graduates of Biology and Chemistry programs who are interested in pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. Particular Disciplines of study include: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology/Toxicology. Students accepted into the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are provided with tuition remission and a competitive stipend. Graduates of our program enter professional careers in the Pharmaceutical industry, government and academia.
All faculty of the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are actively engaged in scholarly research. Sources of funding for our research programs include competitive awards from the National Institutes of Health, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, private foundations and industry. As evidence of our standard of excellence, Duquesne University was recently ranked among the top 20 Small Research Universities in the nation (Chronicle of Higher Education, January 12, 2007 issue).
If you know any student that will be graduating this spring, or has recently received a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology who may be interested in our graduate program, I would urge you to have them go to our web site at www.pharmacy.duq.edu. or contact me at: johnsond@duq.edu. Also, if you would like me to come to your institution for a presentation, I would be delighted to do so.
Sincerely Yours,
David A. Johnson, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mylan School of Pharmacy
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
phone: 412-396-5952
FAX: 412-396-4660