The Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University is looking for excellent students for our graduate program. We would appreciate it if you would post this letter and flyer and alert your students to the possibilities at LSU.

Our faculty perform research in diverse areas from organic chemistry to structural biology to materials science, energy-related research, and environmental chemistry. Kevin Smith’s group continues its longstanding work on porphyrin chemistry, and Isiah Warner’s group continues its development of the Group of Uniform Materials Based on Organic Salts (GUMBOS) with broad applications in  nanotechnology and medicine. Rendy Kartika applies novel organic reactions to the synthesis of complex molecules of biological and pharmaceutical importance, Graça Vicente uses BODIPY dyes for biophysical and bioanalytical applications and the development of new agents for the photodynamic treatment of cancer, and Mario Rivera is engaged in areas as diverse as iron homeostasis in pathogenic bacteria and fragment screening for the discovery of antibiotics. Weiwei Xie’s group has discovered several new superconductors as part of their research into novel quantum materials, and Tuo Wang’s work in the area of solid-state NMR is providing new insights into fungal cell wall structure. Our recent recipients of DOE and NSF Early CAREER Awards (Kenneth Lopata, Daniel Kuroda, and Revati Kumar) are  involved respectively in theoretical work on attosecond dynamics, experimental studies of two-dimensional infrared laser spectroscopy, and computational studies of graphene oxide-liquid interfaces. Donghui Zhang and Gerald Schneider apply X-ray and  neutron scattering techniques to soft matter research. The Superfund Center concentrates on newly identified pollutant-particle systems including environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs).

We have a large (141 students) and diverse group of graduate students in our program, essentially all supported on assistantships or fellowships. We put a large emphasis on the training of women and underrepresented minorities, and have received major awards in recognition of our mentoring, advising, and science education efforts (Nature Award for Mentoring, Presidential Award for STEM Mentoring.  ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students).  Our faculty believe firmly that we are here not simply to provide research advice but to also provide advising and mentorship. Above all else, we love to hear from interested prospective graduate students!

Detailed information about our department and our graduate program can be found at chemistry.lsu.edu.  For questions about our research, students are invited to contact any of our faculty. For questions about the application process, they should contact Dr. Caroline Schneider at gradchem@lsu.edu. I should note that there is no application fee for domestic students. We very much look forward to hearing from your students!

Check out the OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Fall Term Workshops. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For complete session descriptions, visit the workshop calendar page.  Can’t make it to a session?  Some of the sessions have handouts or online tutorials: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/WorkshopHandouts 

Questions?  Ask Colleen Johnson, colleen.johnson@oregonstate.edu.

Intro to LaTex

Monday, October 7, 3:00  – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intro to Zotero: A Web-Based Way to Manage Your Citations

Wednesday, October 9, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intermediate/Advanced Zotero

Wednesday, October 9, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intro to Qualtrics – Making Great Surveys

Thursday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Advanced Qualtrics

Thursday, October 10, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Researching the Literature Review

Monday, October 14, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Researching the Literature Review

Tuesday, October 15, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Copyright and Fair Use in Research and Teaching

Monday, October 21, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Introduction to Git – Beginner **Registration Required**

Monday, October 21, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Introduction to Git – Advanced**Registration Required**

Monday, October 21, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intro to MATLAB

Friday, October 25, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Basic EndNote

Wednesday, October 30, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intermediate/Advanced EndNote

Wednesday, October 30, 4:45 – 5:45 p.m., Autzen Classroom 

Intro to Qualtrics – Making Great Surveys

Friday, November 1, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Advanced Qualtrics

Friday, November 1, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Creative Commons Licenses

Wednesday, November 6, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intro to Zotero: A Web-Based Way to Manage Your Citations

Friday, November 8, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intermediate/Advanced Zotero

Friday, November 8, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

All students, staff, faculty invited to drop off non-perishable food item at following locations on Thursday or Friday to support classified staff in contract negotiations. Drop boxes (as of Wednesday): Arnold, Sea Grant break room (3rd floor University Plaza), Registrar or Admissions break room (Kerr), Jefferson Street break room/kitche, Dixon (second-floor admin office). Drop boxes (as of Thursday): Lab Animal Resource Center, 2042 Cordley, Valley Library Circulation, Maintenance/Facilities office in Hatfield Marine Science, Clackamas County Extension, School of MIME, 204 Rogers Hall. To participate in food drive collection, or for more information, contact Siobhan at 630-699-0281 orburkes@seiu503.org. Cutoff for donations is Friday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m..

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA plans to make a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. I would be grateful if you would bring this position to the attention of qualified applicants.

The appointment will be in the broadly defined area of Organic Chemistry. Candidates with expertise in synthetic chemistry at the interface of materials science or biology are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program and participate in the Department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching mission.

Applicants must apply online at apply.interfolio.com/66020. Required application materials include: a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and a description of proposed research. Applicants should also submit the names and contact information of three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see:http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html). The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University Health & Safety Committee desires to recognize OSU members who are taking extra steps to promote health and safety, and to reduce accidents, incidents and injuries to employees, students or visitors. The new Safety Recognition Program provides a medium to recognize faculty, staff and student employees for their positive behaviors and actions. Examples might include actions, programs, safety achievements or an approach that places safety at its forefront. Nominations will be open for submissions via online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/announcement/safety-award-nominations
and reviewed once per term (excluding summer.)

Attention STEM students and faculty, OMSI will give a presentation and answer questions about the OSU-OMSI spring science communication program. Student participation fulfills broader impact and outreach goals for OSU grant-funded research. Bring your lunch and join us on Oct. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in LPSC 402 to learn more and see demo presentations from current fellows. See https://www.science.oregonstate.edu/omsi-partnership for more information.

Co-hosted by the OSU Advantage Accelerator and VertueLab Sept 30 at 5:30 p.m. in MU 104. There will be two panels: one of women entrepreneurs and researchers that will provide insights into fundraising, grant management, scaling and managing a startup, and another of funding experts that will talk about SBIR federal funding, state matching dollars, and other funds. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP at http://bit.ly/OSUBadassWomen

Research Office Faculty Orientation: Connecting Faculty to Research Office Resources, will be held Oct. 23, 9 a.m.to noon, MU Horizon Room. Additional information on the way in the next couple of weeks. For more information:Research.development@oregonstate.edu

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m., and learn how OSU instructors use Gradescope to dramatically reduce the pain and time associated with grading their exams and homework. Register for information on joining this free one-hour workshop. Questions? Email us at Canvas@oregonstate.edu