University of Southern California - NSF's Research Experience for Undergraduates

The University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences are soliciting applications to their summer undergraduate research program.   This is a ten-week (June 3 - August 10, 2013) program and is an opportunity for students to conduct research in residence in their Chemistry Department.   Housing, student health insurance, and travel costs are covered by the department and students will also receive a stipend.   Sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply online by visiting:  http://chem.usc.edu/undergraduate/reu_prog.html    Application deadline is February 15, 2013.   For more information, please contact Anahit Martirosyan  by email at  amartiro@usc.edu.

CDC/ATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked.  Interns will be based at NCEH/ATSDR's Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program.    The program runs from June 12 to August 16, 2013.   Application due date is January 30, 2013.   You must be a US citizen or permanent resident with a green card, be a full time student at a college or university as a rising junior or rising senior by fall 2013 and have a minimum cum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Please go to www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh for more information and application instructions or email Jay Nielsen or Christa Essig at CLEH@cdc.gov.

The University of Alabama 2013 SURP suppported by the NSF

The University of Alabama is pleased to announce their 2013 Undergraduate Research Participation (SURP) program, support by the NSF for students (preferably juniors, who will be seniors in the 2013-2014 academic year) who plan to attend graduate school in chemistry or a related field.  Each student who is chosen to participate will receive a $5,000 stipend plus on-campus housing in furnished apartment during the 10-week program (May 27 - August 2, 2013).   Please apply online at http://www.bama.ua.edu/~chem/undergraduate/summerprogs/surp.html.  (There are applications in the Chemistry Majors Student Lounge.)   Any questions, please call 205-348-5954.  The deadline for receipt of the application is February 28, 2013.

The University of Kansas - Department of Pharmacetical Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Kansas offers a ten-week program (May 20 to July 26, 2013) for undergraduate students to participate in paid laboratory research.  Students will perform independent research under the supervision of faculty members, applying chemical principles to problems involving drugs and related molecules.  Undergraduates who have completed their junior year by the beginning of the summer are encouraged to apply, but highly qualified sophomore students will be considered.  Participants will receive a competitive stipend plus room and board costs.  Applications received before February 15, 2013 will receive priority consideration.  To learn more and to apply, please go to the following website:  http://www.pharmchem.ku.edu   or contact Ann Heptig, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS  66047-3729   (785) 864-4820;   heptig@ku.edu

Purdue University - NSF Sponsored REU program for summer 2013

The Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University is now accepting applications for a NSF sponsored REU program in the summer of 2013.   This is a ten week program that runs from May 28th to August 2nd, 2013.   Campus housing and round-trip transportation to West Lafayette, IN plus a $5,000 stipend.  You must be an undergraduate who has completed at least 4 semesters of college and have at least one semester of college remaining after the summer of 2013.  You need a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  For more information, go to:  https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU.aspx     To apply you need 2 faculty letters of recommendation and an official transcript.  Applications submitted by February 15 will receive priority consideration.  to apply:  https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU_Application.aspx 

Villanova University Earth Day Celebration - April 22, 2013

Join us in celebrating the 43rd Earth Day on April 22, 2013.  The following events are free and open to Villanova students, staff, faculty, alumni and the general public.

8:30 a.m.  Panel Discussion on Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale located in Falvey Library Speaker's Corner

11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.  Sustainability Fair located in Lower Level Connelly Center (indoors)

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.  Sustainability Fair Farmer's market  located in Lower Level Connelly Center (outdoors)

4:30 p.m.   Earth Day keynote Address Katherine Gajewski, Director of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia located in Connelly Cinema

For further information, contact Paul C. Rosier at paul.rosier@villanova.edu  and check out the flyers on the Department of Chemistry's bulletin boards.

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs in Chemistry - Penn State

The department of chemistry at the Pennsylvania State University invites highly motivated undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors to participate in chemistry research in an environment that embraces and encourages excellence and inclusiveness.   With funding from the National Science Foundation and the 3M Foundation, students will work for ten weeks (May 23 - August 2) on chemical research with an outstanding group of research mentors conducting an independent project.   You must be a junior or senior in fall 2013, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a US citizen or permanent resident.  A generous stipend, campus housing and reimbursement for travel costs will be provided.   Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.    Application deadline:   February 21, 2013   For more information and to apply, visit:  www.chem.psu.edu/reu

University of Delaware 2013 Marine Science Summer Internship

The program will run for 10 weeks (June 3-August 9, 2013).  Student support includes a $5,750 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance.  For information on the program, http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate/summer/index.shtml   The application form and instructions for submitting supporting docuemtns are available at http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate /summer/summerInternApplication.aspx    Any questions, please contact Ana Dittel, REU Coordinator at 302-645-4275 or at adittel@udel.edu  

Summer Undergrad Research Scholarship - Alfred I. duPont Hospital for

This is a 10 week paid scholarships are avilable for undergradute students to pursue biomedical research at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for children in Wilmington, DE.   Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and interest in basic and applied sciences, health care, pre-med or related fields.   Program runs from June 3 through August 9, 2013.   On-line information and application:   www.NemoursResearch.org/Scholarship.   Application deadline is January 18, 2013.

Maryland Sea Grant REU Undergraduate Research Opportunity

This Program runs from May 19th until August 22, 2013 and offers a $6,000 stipend plus housing and travel suport to and from host institution.   Applications are due March 1, 2013.  For information or to apply, http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU; http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/research/reu/apply/form/index.html   They are particularly interested in supporting talented students from institutions where access to marine science and to research projects is limited and who are from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Chemistry

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is excited to announce that they have 10 research positions for undergraduates during Summer 2013.   Nine of the positions are part of our NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.   The tenth position is for our Faculty/Student Pair Program.   For the REU program they offer a 10 week research program with a $5,000 stipend plus room and board.   To apply or learn more:   http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#chemistry  Faculty/Student Pair program is open to only one pair from a four-year college or university.  This summer stipend for the professional member will be $6,000 per month for up to two full months of full-time commitment to the project.   The student will receive the same level of support and experiences as the REU students during the same 10 weeks of commitment.   To apply or learn more:   http://www.chem.unl.edu/SummerResearch/     Application Deadline for both programs is February 15, 2013

The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels NSF REU

The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) is now seeking applications for the 2013 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Program (C2B2/NSF REU).  Apply now  www.C2B2web.org Students from all majors are eligible.   Applications from underrepresented students are strongly encouraged and you must be a US citizen, permanent resident or international students to receive funding.   Completed applications must be received as of February 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM.   Any questions?   Please email  C2B2@colorado.edu or call 303-735-2503