Archives for the Month of February 2011 on Chemistry Undergraduate Blog
REU at University of Akron
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University of Akron's Department of Chemistry
Stipends are available for a 10 week summer program of undergraduate research in the areas of Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, or Physical chemistry. General information about the department, faculty, and their research descriptions can be found on the web at
- http://www.chemistry/akron.edu/
- http://www.chemistry.akron.edu/research.html
- http://www.chemistry.akron.edu/misc/people.html
Requirements: Undergraduate standing, with preferably two years of chemistry. Preference will be given to chemistry majors, however outstanding candidates in any area of science or engineering are encouraged to apply. Applications are especially encourage from candidates at primarily undergraduate institutions and from students who are members of groups underrepresented in science and technology. Participants must be citizens or permanent legal residents of the U.S.
Stipend: Students receive $2000 for 10 weeks, beginning June 6,2011.
Application: Send a letter of intent, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to Ms. Jean Garcia, Department of Chemistry, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3601. email: garciaj@uakron.edu; voice: 330-972-8385; fax: 330-972-6085.
Application deadline: March 18, 2011. Awards will be made on or before April 8, 2011.
Summer Internship at Sherwin-Williams
Research & Development Summer Internship
Position Information
Employer:Sherwin-Williams Company (The)
Division: Corporate
Title: Research & Development Summer Internship
Description:
Introduction to Sherwin-Williams and the Protective & Marine Coatings Division:
The Protective & Marine Coatings Division for Sherwin-Williams is a trusted partner in asset protection and corrosion control for customers. Whatever the customers’ substrate, exposure conditions, downtime tolerance and regulatory needs, our knowledgeable professionals are dedicated to helping customers find the exact fit for asset protection.
With more than 3,400 company-owned stores and the coatings industry’s broadest distribution system, unparalleled field expertise from our NACE-certified corrosion specification specialists and dedicated protective and marine representatives, Sherwin-Williams is a true single-source provider of high-performance coatings, linings, and equipment.
Known globally for its world-class research and development efforts, operated out of dedicated labs in Chicago and Cleveland, and with over 140 years of experience in corrosion control technology, Sherwin-Williams strives to bring innovative value-added products to the market and address the issues that are important to customers, specifically:
- increasing curing time
- improving the overall quality of the job
- requiring fewer coats and reducing labor costs
- keeping downtime to a minimum, and
- ensuring every plant meets all safety and regulatory requirements.
Our continuing leadership and investment in research and development of high performance coatings is focused on your productivity and success. Whether it’s fewer coats, a longer life cycle, faster return to service, more water-based options or lower VOC emissions – we listen to customers’ needs and respond to them with technologically superior coatings products
Position Description
We are looking for several Interns that will be assigned to a technical project team in the summer of 2011. Interns will have an opportunity to work in a lab setting and be provided real world research and development product applications. Interns will be responsible for contributing to successful scale-up & implementation of new & reformulated products from the laboratory to manufacturing. Interns will have the opportunity in assisting in identifying unique or plant-specific limitations as well as providing support and ensuring completion of assigned architectural product development projects including formulation and performance testing.
Experience Required: This is an entry level internship program that requires coursework completed at the sophomore or junior year for chemistry or chemical engineering majors. Basic computer skills are required.
Education Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Preferred candidates would be entering into the senior year of college for the designated majors. GPA required of 3.0
EOE M/F D/V
Location: Location #1
City: Warrensville
State/Province: Ohio
Country: United States
Position Type: Full Time Internship
Job Function: Research
Desired Major(s): Case School of Engineering/Chemical Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences/Chemistry
Desired Class Level(s): Sophomore, Junior
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, F-1 Student Visa, J-1 Visa, H-1B Visa, Other
Summer Course in Biophysics at UNC:Chapel Hill
Are your undergraduate students looking for an interdisciplinary summer research opportunity? Consider the Biophysical Society Summer Course, a 12-week scholarship program that introduces undergraduate minority students, disadvantaged students and students with disabilities to the field of biophysics.* Hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the program includes lectures, seminars, lab work, team-building activities, and field trips.
The Course is designed to reflect a graduate-level research program. Upon successful completion of the Course, students receive 3 course credits toward an undergraduate degree. All tuition and fees during the Course are covered, and participants receive a stipend for living expenses throughout the summer.
The 2011 Summer Course will be held May 17 - August 6, 2011. Applications are due March 1, 2011.
Undergraduate students with a strong quantitative background in basic or applied sciences are encouraged to apply. Need more information? Check out our website or contact Erica Retrosi, Course Administrator (eretrosi@biophysics.org, 240-290-5608). We hope to see your students this summer at UNC Chapel Hill for the Biophysical Society Summer Course!
Graduate Programs at RIT
Offered jointly by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the University of Rochester (UR) School of Medicine and Dentistry. Students can matriculate at either institution, but will attend classes at both campuses and will receive the same diploma bearing the seals of RIT and the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry. This program is based on in-class instruction and is designed to train healthcare or computing professionals in the design, creation, management, and research aspects of advanced health information technology. Applications are currently being accepted for the start of the program in September 2011.
MS Sustainable Systems
The MS degree in sustainable systems focuses on sustainable production systems, which create goods and services using processes that are non-polluting; conserving of energy and natural resources; economically viable; and safe and healthful for workers, communities, and consumers. Coursework and research takes a systems level and interdisciplinary approach to solving sustainability problems, as opposed to single disciplinary and locally optimized approaches destined to yield marginal positive impacts.
Master of Architecture pending NYS Approval
The master of architecture program is designed for students with a broad range of interests and backgrounds who are interested in studying architecture at the graduate level, but whose undergraduate degrees were obtained in fields outside of architecture. The program’s curriculum has been shaped by the global emphasis of sustainability, factors that impact urbanism, and the hands-on application of the principles of design and technology on materials and construction.
For more information on these programs or any of RIT's 70+ other graduate programs, go to www.rit.edu/grad.
Composite Research & Development Chemist Openning at AeroClay
Composites Research & Development Chemist at Start-up Advanced Materials Company
Aeroclay, Inc is an advanced materials startup company located in Solon, Ohio dedicated to creating innovative, high-performance materials based on a platform technology. AeroClay® composites are formulated using eco-friendly water-based chemistry that incorporates clay and polymer blends. The Composite Research & Development Chemist position is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.
Please email your resume and salary requirements to jobs@aeroclayinc.com
Characteristics of the successful candidate:
Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or related field (or equivalent industrial experience)
- Willingness to learn
- Responsible and prompt
- Strong listening skills
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines
- Curiosity and patience
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a semi-regular basis
- Experienced in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Good communication skills
Preferred
- At least 2 years of industrial experience in research, polymer science, and/or advanced materials science
- Creative thinker
- Willingness to suggest alternative methods for completing tasks
Responsibilities:
- Develop formulations and prepare solutions and composites for experiments and prototypes based on customer requirements
- Interact with customers’/suppliers’ technical teams
- Oversee/perform laboratory tests on samples using specific methodology (mechanical testing, freeze dryers, thermal conductivity tester and analyzing the data from them)
- Operate in the chemistry lab in a safe, efficient and accurate manner
- Perform necessary mathematical calculations
- Help to maintain cleanliness and order in the laboratory
- Regularly update and maintain proper documentation of laboratory activities and instrument logs, laboratory notebooks, and other print and electronic media
- Assist in the writing and filing of intellectual property documents (patent disclosures, patent claims, trade secrets, etc.)
- Provide weekly input and updates to the management team
This position will report to the Director of Technology.
Summer Internships through the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Opportunities
Opening Date: January 11, 2011
Closing Date: February 25, 2011
Salary: $10.95 - $13.41 per hour depending on qualifications
Open to U.S. Citizens Only
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is recruiting students to participate in our Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) starting in the summer of 2011. We plan to fill positions in the Soil Conservation, Soil Science, and Engineering series. The positions are available in multiple locations across the State.
This program will allow students that are selected to receive on-the-job training while attending an accredited college or university. Participants are expected to work full-time during summer vacation periods each summer until graduation.
Applications must include:
- Resume or OF-612 (include work experience even if wages were not received);
- Copy of current college transcript
- A list of courses in which currently enrolled, those planned for the Spring Semester of 2011, and your expected graduation date
- DD-214 if claiming veteran preference.
Be sure to include phone number(s) where you can be reached, your permanent residence address, and a current email address.
Students will be assigned to work at various training locations throughout the State.
Applications must be received at the following address by the closing date of this notice (February 25th, 2011):
USDA – NRCS
Human Resources Staff
Student Career Enhancement Program (SCEP)
200 N. High Street – Room 522
Columbus, OH 43215
If you have any questions, please call Beverly Sherwin at (614) 255-2470 or Shirley Yarbrough at (614) 255-2509.
John Hopkins Teaching (Teaching Assistant and Instructor positions)
CTY offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. We are currently seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates to work in our summer programs. Information regarding employment and our summer programs can be found at www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment.
Why teach for CTY?
- opportunity to teach motivated and talented students a subject they love
- limited class size (maximum of 18 students) ensures a low student-teacher ratio
- all classes are taught by both an instructor and teaching assistant
- opportunity to work in an environment with colleagues who share similar interests
- competitive salary plus room and board at our residential sites (located on both east and west coasts)
- science instructors are allotted a generous lab budget
- Fast-Paced High School Chemistry
- Crystals and Polymers
- Chemistry in Society
- The Edible World
- Examining the Evidence
For more information about these positions, site locations, program dates, and access to our online employment application, please see our website, http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment, or contact us via email at ctysummer@jhu.edu or by calling 410-735-6185.