Chemistry - DePauw University

Events, Research and Job Opportunities

This page will contain opportunities and event information for items held at nearby universities, colleges, and business that might be of interest to chemistry and biochemistry students and faculty.

Conferences

Indiana Microscopy Meeting in Bloomington Indiana on Friday April 18th - IU is hosting the spring meeting of the Indiana Microscopy Society on Friday April 18th.
Highlights include:
Talks on both materials science and biological applications of both light and electron microscopy; technical workshops which are geared toward trouble shooting experiments problems, exchanging and sharing ideas about sample preparation, data acquisition, interpretation of data; experts in several areas will lead the workshops; poster session and a contest for best researcher and best student poster.
The meeting will be a great opportunity for undergraduates to get exposed to microscopy and see how it can be used in many different research areas. It is also a great forum for most experienced microscopists to exchange ideas and discuss equipment and data collection.
The meeting is FREE for students registration is still required. There is a nominal fee ($20 for INMS members, $30 for non-members) for non-students. Please register at www.indianamicroscopy.org. Click here for a schedule of events.

Undergraduate Research Experience

Listed below are links to PDF files of various undergraduate research experience opportunities. Each one also has the application deadline listed next to it. This page will be updated as more opportunities become available, so be sure to check back often.

Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health in Albany, New York (application deadline: February 1, 2008)

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering (application deadline: February 1, 2008)

University of Pittsburgh - 2 Opportunities (application deadline: March 1, 2008)

United Negro College Fund-Merck (UNCF-Merck) Science Initiative- Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships; Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships; Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships (application deadline: December 17, 2007) - For more information, click here

Southern Illinois University - Interdisciplinary Materials Research for Undergraduates - NSF-funded REU program (application deadline: March 1, 2008) - For more information, click here

Internships in Germany for Undergraduates - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) German Academic Exchange Service - Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) application deadline: January 31, 2008 - For more information, click here

Indiana University School of Medicine - IU and IU School of Medicine offer many excellent research and internship programs for undergraduate students. Here are a few of those opportunities. You can also view a full list of all the programs offered at www.medicine.iu.edu/body.cfm?id=213&oTopID=211

Dow AgroSciences Summer Internship Opportunities - Internship opportunities are available for both undergraduates and graduates in Research & Development as well as for undergraduates in Sales & Marketing. For more information about Dow AgroSciences, click here.

SETI Institute - 2008 Research Experience for Undergraduates program in Astrobiology in the San Francisco Bay area (application deadline: February 1, 2008). For more information, click here.

San Jose State University - Summer 2008 Undergraduate Internships in Materials for Information Technology at IBM Almaden Research Center/San Jose State University (application deadline: February 1, 2008).

Iowa State University - Summer 2008 Research Experience for Undergraduates in "Computaational Materials Science" (application deadline: February 1, 2008).

Hope College - Undergraduate Research Experience in Chemistry & Biochemistry at Hope College (application deadline: February 15, 2008).

University of Cincinnati - Application deadline: February 1, 2008.

Dartmouth College - REU Program 2008 - Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (application deadline: March 13, 2008). Click here for application.

SUNY - Stony Brook University of New York - REU Program in Chemistry (application deadline: February 15, 2008). Click here for application.

2008 Nanotechnology Summer Internships - Explore exciting interdisciplinary opportunities in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at a leading university research center. Participating schools include: Cornell, Stanford, Nanotech at UC Santa Barbara, University of Michigan, University of Washington, Georgia Tech, University Texas Austin, Howard University, Harvard University, Penn State. (Application deadline: February 18, 2008.)

Kent State University - Liquid Crystals - Synthetic nd Natural Systems undergraduate research (application deadline: March 1, 2008).

University of Southern California - Open to sophomores or juniors who are US citizens or permanent residents. NSF research experience for undergraduates. (Application deadline: (February 15, 2008.)

University of Alabama - summer undergraduate research participation program. Applications are available by clicking here. Evaluations are available by clicking here. (Application deadline: February 28, 2008.)

University of Massachusetts Amherst - Collaborative undergraduate research in energy. (Application deadline: March 1, 2008.)

Stowers Institute Scholars Program - A nine-week experience in a stimulating scientific environment with state-of-the-art laboratories equpped with the most advanced technology. (Application deadline: February 15, 2008). For information on the medical research, click here.

University of Kentucky - Research experience for undergraduates. (Application deadline: March 1, 2008.)

Rad Chem Summer School - For an outstanding undergraduate who might be interested in, and qualified for, the American Chemical Society's Summer School in Nuclear and Radiochemistry. The program is seeking students with strong science backgrounds. If selected, these students receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6 week summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either CA or NY. They also earn hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San Jose State University or SUNY-Stoney Brook and a $3,600 stipend. An announcement for the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools that can be posted is available at http://www.msu.edu/~mantica/NuclearSummerSchoolFlyer2008.pdf. The web page is at http://www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2008.

Texas A&M - Anthropogenic impact on the environment (Application deadline: March 3, 2008).

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, Office of Science Office of Biological and Environmental Research Climate Change Research Division (CCRD) - The Global Change Education Program (GCEP) promotes undergraduate and graduate education/training in support of the DOE global change research activities. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is a ten-week research program. Application deadline: February 4, 2008.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications to our highly successful summer research program, RISE (Research In Science and Engineering) at Rutgers/UMDNJ. RISE is co‑sponsored by our sister institution, The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Application deadline: January 31, 2008.

The University of South Alabama will host an NSF‑REU site for undergraduate students who want to participate in a full time research experience during the summer, under the direction of one of our faculty members. All the projects involve different aspects of "Structure and Fuction of Proteins". For information about the program and individual projects as well as to download the application forms, please visit our web site by clicking here. Applicants must have completed two semester of Organic Chemistry. Application deadline: March 7, 2008.

The River Basins Research Initiative at Furman University - The River Basins Research Initative (RBRI) is recruiting students to participate in our NSF‑REU program. RBRI is an interdisciplinary research program focused on the impact of urbanization on watershed processes in the piedmont region of South Carolina. This research program began in 1996 and has been an REU site since 1999. Appliction deadline: March 14, 2008.

DOC - Department of Commerce - FY 2008 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) ‑ GAITHERSBURG Grant

DOC - Department of Commerce - Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Boulder Grant

Indiana University School of Medicine - Summer research opportunities in the basic medical sciences. Application deadline: February 28, 2008. Click here for application.

The University of Georgia - Center for Computational Chemistry summer undergraduate research program 2008. Application deadline: March 1, 2008.

University of Pittsburgh - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute (BBSI) - Course work topics include Math and Biochemistry Review, Data and Molecular Visualization, Protein Folding, Principles of Computational Biology, Fundamentals of Bioinformatics, Moleculalr-to-Cellular Simulations. (Application deadline: March 9, 2008.)

The TIM Consortium is different from most other REU sites in that it is spread out over six campuses, each with two students working on problems related to Theoretically Interesting Molecules (TIM). The entire group of six faculty and 12 students will get together twice during the summer, once to spend a week at Chapel Hill for the Reaction Mechanisms Conference and again at the end of the summer to report on results. We especially encourage applications
from underrepresented groups.

Stony Brook, State University of New York - Study the Earth's intererior through independent research using state of the art facilities with the Mineral Physics Institute. (Application deadline: Evaluations begin upon receipt of application, selections begin March 27, 2008.)

Computational & Systems Biology Summer Institute at Iowa State University - Learn bioinformatics and ssytems biology. (Application deadline: March 15, 2008.)

University of Nevada, Reno - NSF-REU Summer Program (Appliction deadline: March 21, 2008)

The new REU site at the Camden campus of Rutgers University invites ten undergraduate students to work with faculty mentors of three Departments on research projects of importance for the New Jersey Pinelands. The NJ Pinelands is a unique ecosystem with approximately 1.1 million acres, which has been given International Biosphere status. Students are provided housing, travel allowance and a stipend of $4500. For more information go to http://marine.rutgers.edu/pinelands/ or contact Dr. Heike Bücking (biology) or Dr. Georgia Arbuckle-Keil (chemistry). Flyers announcing this new REU site are available upon request by clicking here. (Application deadline is March 28, 2008.)

2008 “Junior Summer Abroad” Research Program in Europe for Undergraduate U.S. Students - Application deadline: February 29, 2008.

Colorcon Inc. is currently looking for a summer intern for their QC microbiology laboratory in Indianapolis. Colorcon, Inc. is a global company that develops, manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals and excipeints for the pharmaceutical industry. Their core business is the design and technical support of advanced coating systems for pharmaceutical dosage forms for immediate, sustained and enteric release. In addition, the company's technological capabilites include assistance in the development of solid dosage formulations. For more information, click here.

Undergraduate Zuccaire Summer Internship Program - ZUCCAIRE UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER 2009 INTERNSHIPS IN PARIS - These 10-week internships at the Institut Pasteur, one of the world’s leading private, nonprofit centers for infectious disease research, offer hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduates contemplating a scientific career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Living allowance is $400 per week. See our website for information and downloads. Deadline: December 19, 2008.

Office of Government Ethics - An office of the IRS that interprets many of the statutes promulgated by Office of Government Ethics for the IRS announces a summer job in DC doing Government ethics work at the Office of Government Ethics (OGE).

Indiana University School of Medicine on the Indianapolis Campus (IUPUI) - Two positions available in the NIH - funded minority training grant (T35 HL007802) for summer research. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student to get a top notch research experience.
Each student receives a stipend of $3,000 for the completion of this program. In addition campus residential housing (for out of state students) and roundtrip transportation is provided to and from IUPUI. Students will also participate in a GRE prep course and the summer capstone conference atMichigan State University.
Please note, the website indicates that the deadline for applications was 3/3/08, but interested students can send their application directly to Dr. Michael Sturek until ~5/14/08.

Graduate Fellowships

University of Central Florida Nanoscience Fellowships (appliction deadline: November 20, 2007) - For application, click here.

Chicago Teaching Fellowships - Chicago Public Schools (apply online at www.chicagoteachingfellows.org)

Indianapolis Teaching Fellowships - an initiative with Indianapolis Public Schools (application deadline: January 7, 2008 ONLINE)

Chicago Teaching Fellows is an aggressive campaign to recruit outstanding recent college graduates and mid-career professionals to join our efforts to provide Chicago’s children
with the education they deserve. To be eligible to apply, a bachelor’s degree is required but an education degree or certification is not. Please visit our website at www.chicagoteachingfellows.org. (Application deadline: March 31, 2008.)

Jobs

Chemistry Teacher - A private, college-preparatory school in Maryland is seeking a chemistry teacher to commence work in August 2008. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full life of the school by coaching athletic teams or supervising extracurricular activities.
Location: Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC
Work Begins: August 2008
Compensation: Salary range is $40-78,000. Good benefits package.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree with at least a minor in chemistry. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong academic record. Teacher certification not required.
Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Assistant Stockroom Supervisor Needed - Eastern Illinois University and the Department of Chemistry invite applicants for an Assistant Stockroom Supervisor. Major duties include preparing solutions and setting up apparatus for chemistry lab classes. BS/BA required. Chemistry major preferred, but others with relevant experience considered. Full-time starting date July 1, 2008. Inquires: (217) 581-6232 or djsheeran@eiu.edu. Submit application letter, resume, copies of transcripts, names and phone numbers of two references to:
Dan Sheeran
Department of Chemistry
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Screening of applications begins April 25, 2008 and continues until position is filled.
Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.

Chemistry Teacher - A private, college-preparatory school in Tennessee is seeking a chemistry teacher to commence work in August 2008. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full life of the school by coaching athletic teams or supervising extracurricular activities.
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Work Begins: August 2008
Compensation: Highly competitive salary and benefits
Requirements: Bachelor's degree with at least a minor in chemistry. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong academic record. Teacher certification not required.
Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Science Teacher - A private, college-preparatory school in South Carolina is seeking a science teacher to commence work in August 2008.
The teaching duties are quite interesting! The primary responsibility is to teach Physical Science in Grade 8. In conjunction with this class, the teacher will also instruct Robotics classes for Grades 6 & 8. The Robotics class serves as a hands-on, problem-solving extension of the Physical Science class.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full life of the school by coaching athletic teams or supervising extracurricular activities.
Location: Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina.
Work Begins: August 2008
Compensation: Competive with local public schools.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or a related field. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong academic record. Teacher certification not required. Enthusiasm for working with middle-school students is essential!
Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Stockroom Coordinator - Saint Joseph's University Biology Department is looking to hire a Resources Coordinator for our departmental stockroom.