Friday, February 18, 2011

University of Southern California NSF/REU Summer Program

Department of Chemistry University of Southern California offers a NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates which runs from June 1 to August 6, 2011. A stipend plus housing, meals, Student Health Insurance, and travel costs are included. There is a broad selection of research groups in inorganic/biochemistry, physical/theoretical and organic/materials Chemistry. This program is open to sophomores or juniors who are US citizens or permanent residents, women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Please fill out an application online by March 15, 2011. http://chem.usc.edu/reu.html

Syracuse Biomaterials Institute Summer Research

Syracus Biomaterials Institute seeks applications from undergarduates interested in research on biomaterials: synthetic and natural substances to treat disease or injury. It will run from June 6 until August 12, 2011. There is a $5,000 stipend plus university housing. The location of the program is in the new SBI Central Research Facility at Syracuse University, SUNNY ESF, and SUNY Upstate Medical University. Undergraduate students majoring in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology and Physics with interest in Biomaterials Science are all eligible for this program. Application Deadline is March 15, 2011. To apply and for more information, http://biomaterials.syr.edu/ or call us at 315-443-3544 Program Directors can be contacted: Professor Julie Hasenwinkel jmhasenw@syr.edu or Professor Patrick Mather at ptmather@syr.edu

Thursday, February 10, 2011

MATCH Teacher Residency - looking for graduating seniors

The program, MATCH Teacher Residency, in Boston, is looking for college graduates to become teachers. They offer intensive training and help students find positions in high-need schools. This program will continue to support them as they begin their careers in the classroom. For information on this program, please go to: http://www.matchschool.org/matchcorps/teacher.htm

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

University of Nevada Las Vegas - Summer Research Experience

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Environmental Microbiology at the University of Las Vegas. This is a ten week program running from June 6th to August 12, 2011. The stipend is $5,000 and there is complimentary campus housing, along with round trip airfare. Application deadline: March 11, 2011. Apply online at http://sols.unlv.edu/reu_main.html For further information, please contact Dr. Kurt M. Regner 702-895-1071.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Summer 2011 Employment Opportunities

Instructors and Teaching Assistants wanted. Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Johns Hopkins University, are seeking highly talented students to fill instructor/teaching assistant positions. Please contact J. Timothy Perry, ctysummer@jhu.edu or call 410-735-6185. Please go to the website, http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment for application and more information.

MARM 2011 - May 21-24

You are cordially invited to participate in MARM 2011. Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open! The Chemical Society of Washington Section of the American Chemical Society will host the 42nd Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM 2011) on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland from Saturday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 24. The meeting's theme for this event is "International Year of Chemistry 2011." This meeting will feature national and international leaders in the chemical sciences and will include a broad selection of exciting and informative symposia. www.marmacs.org

NYU Science and Math in London

Earn credits toward a major in mathematics, prehealth, or the sciences at NYU London. This study abroad curriculum offers exceptional opportunities for you to gain valuable credits toward your degree while staying on track with rigorous science and math courses. Housing is guaranteed, and the on-site staff organizes trips and activites through the semester. (The American Medical College Application Service AMCAS accepts only science courses taken at American postsecondary institutions prior to medical school admission. NYU London offers science courses that the AMCAS approves for medical school admittance.) Apply early to increase your chances of receiving a study abroad scholarship. Visit our website at www.nyu.edu/abroad/science for a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of courses and scholarship opportunities.

Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering NSF REU

The University of Akron will once again accept applications for NSF REU Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering for the summer of 2011. This year's stipend amount is $7,000. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011. This is for undergraduate students who are currently sophomores or juniors, although we have a few freshmen. The application and more information can be found on our website: http://www2.uakron.edu/cpspe/DPS/reu.php. If you have any questions, please contact Kelli Fetter, REU Coordinator at 330-972-7667 or by email at polymerreu@uakron.edu.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Villanova University Career Center Job & Internship Fair

On February 8th (Arts and Business) and February 9th (Engineering, Science & Technology), Villanova's Career Center is hosting their annual Job & Internship Fairs. Please go to http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/events/careerfairs.htm.

Villanova University On-Campus Recruiting Bulletins

Chemistry/Biochemistry Students please check out your bulletin board in the chemistry student lounge (Mendel 211) for on-campus recruiting bulletins #10, 11 and 12.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

REU - The Chemistry of Energy Research at Penn State

The Department of Chemistry at Penn State University invites highly motivated undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors to participate in chemistry research. Students will work for ten weeks in energy-related chemical research with an outstanding group of research mentors conducting an independent project. In addition to a generous stipend, we will provide convenient and comfortable on-campus housing and reimbursement for travel costs. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The program runs from June 1st to August 5, 2011. Application Deadline is March 1, 2011. For more information and to apply, visit: www.chem.psu.edu/reu For any questions, please phone: 814-865-4543; or email: reu@chem.psu.edu

NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates program at Kent State

Kent State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Liquid Crystal Institute are seeking applicants for a NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates program. The program is on Liquid Crystals - Synthetic and Natural Systems. It will be held from June 6th through August 12, 2011. Participants will be provided with a salary of $4,500, as well as housing in the Centennial Court Dormitories. Travel support is provided as needed. For information go to: www.kent.edu/chemistry or agericke@kent.edu Review of applications begins March 1st, 2011.