Nicholas Pogue grew up in Beaverton, OR, and attended Sunset High School. He has always liked science and knew he wanted to go into the field. Of all the different sciences, chemistry was Nicholas’ favorite, and the most interesting to him because of all the real-world applications. Everything in life can be traced back to chemistry!

After living in Oregon his whole life and knowing family members who attended, Nicholas knew he wanted to go to OSU. He says that it’s a great college, with amazing faculty, fantastic science programs, and a beautiful campus. After graduation, Nicholas plans to get his Master’s in Education and jump right into student teaching to begin his career as a high school teacher.

Outside of school, Nicholas enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing video games, reading, tennis, and watching movies. Some of his favorite movies include the Cars trilogy, Star Wars, Comic book movies, and the Fast and Furious Franchise. Nicholas’ favorite book is Triple Zero by Karen Traviss (part of the Star Wars Republic Commando series), and his favorite food is cereal- namely Wheaties and Reese’s Puffs. He is very grateful to have been nominated and selected for UGQ.

Casey Rummelhart grew up in Lake Stevens, Washington. He was drawn to chemistry after taking AP Chemistry at Lake Stevens High School, and initially wanted to become a high school chemistry teacher. Casey chose OSU because he wanted to go out of state but still remain close to home. He has enjoyed working as a general chemistry lab and lecture TA, and helping students in his job at the Mole Hole. Casey will be graduating this spring, after only three years, and has been accepted into the PhD program for chemistry where he will begin in the fall. This summer, he’ll joining the Desnoyer group conducting research in organic chemistry. Outside of school and work, Casey likes partying, playing Pokémon, and enjoying his favorite food, pho.

I am reaching out to you regarding the search for a suitable candidate for the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Applicants should have a specialization in Analytical Chemistry, teaching experience, and some postdoctoral experience. This is a tenure track position.

I would very much appreciate your encouragement to those in your circle who meet the qualifications to apply for the position of: Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. The 9-month salary is in the range indicated in the College and University Professional Association (CUPA) salary data. Summer teaching is generally available and many of our STEM faculty have been successful in securing federal grants.

We are building a new university from the ground up; we are 13 years young. Currently we have 4 chemistry faculty. Everyone that joins us will leave their imprint on this institution. Further, San Antonio is a great city to live and raise a family, with affordable living costs.

We will also consider applications from established researchers desiring a change in their career in preparation for a different phase in their lives. They will leave a lasting legacy in shaping a new university serving primarily first-generation students in the San Antonio-Austin region of South-Central Texas.

I would greatly appreciate your assistance. Thank you and best regards.

Bala

M.K. Balasubramanya

Professor and Chair, Dept of Mathematical, Physical, and

Engineering Sciences &

Director of Innovation and Industry Partnerships

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

1 University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Phone: (210) 784-2224

mbalasub@tamusa.edu

The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and the Eli Lilly and Company sponsor a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral women chemists* to travel to the ACS Fall Meeting to present the results of their research. Through this program, WCC and Eli Lilly and Company continue to increase the participation of women in the chemical sciences. More information on the award can be found at https://acswcc.org/awards/eli-lilly-travel-award/. All applications must be submitted by11:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 1, 2023

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* This includes women (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB). For more information regarding the gender inclusive language used in this document, please visit the following site: https://www.acs.org/about/diversity/inclusivity-style-guide.html

The Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI) invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month chemist to support our Continuous Flow Processing Facility. Posting #P06872UF. Closes June 7.

Please see the NSF call for Clean Energy Technology RAISE or EAGER Proposals

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23109/nsf23109.jsp?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

National Science Foundation (NSF) invites interdisciplinary groups of Principal Investigators (PIs) to develop potentially transformative, convergent, fundamental research proposals in the area of clean energy technologies. Two kinds of proposals will be considered: Research Advanced by Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (RAISE) and Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER).

Topics of interest include the following:

Hydrogen, fusion, and/or geothermal technologies
Industrial heat and/or energy efficiency technologies
Fundamental challenges of enabling offshore wind/wave technologies
Critical materials for clean energy technologies – their recovery, reuse, and recycling
Net-zero fuels and bioenergy
Education and workforce development efforts

Research related to computational, simulation, and data-science tools that can lead to new insights in clean energy technology development is also encouraged.

Concept papers must be submitted prior to proposals and are due: EAGERs on 6/14/23 and RAISEs on 7/12/23

Attention researchers. Are you looking for participants for your research studies? Our new website offers a simple and effective way to find and recruit students at OSU. Simply complete a study listing form with basic information, participation criteria and contact information, and your study will be posted on our website for students to browse after approval. Visit beav.es/SXn today to learn more and start recruiting.

Interested in learning about the science of teaching and learning? Join us from 1-5 p.m., May 23 in the MU Journey Room (104) to learn about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Education Research in OSU’s College of Science. Watch to be inspired to attend. Learn more about the program here. Sign up to present a talk or poster at our call for proposals here. Register to attend the Extravaganza here.

Submit diversity research publications and RSVP for the OSU Diversity Research Reception. Noon to 1 p.m. May 17, MU Horizon Room; and Cascades (streaming) Obsidian Hall, 207. Submit publication and RSVP here. The reception will highlight and celebrate the contributions of OSU researchers advancing equity through scholarship and engagement, and provide a forum for sharing ideas, making connections and building collaborations for future research. Food and refreshments will be served at the Corvallis and Cascades campuses.

Research Chemist

GS-1320-12/13

Salary Range of $82,830 – $128,043 per year

Announcement Open: May 23, 2023 through June 21, 2023

The incumbent is a Research Chemist in the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Bio-Oils Research (BOR) Unit in Peoria, Illinois. The overall mission of BOR is to conduct basic and applied research on chemical, physical, and biochemical modification of new crop oils, gums, proteins, and other plant components to develop new industrial and value-added commercial products. The incumbent is responsible for conducting basic and applied research to develop new commercial technologies, processes, and biobased products for various markets including lubricant additives; lubricant base oils; and chemical additives. Incumbent will develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing ARS research programs and to enable commercialization of new biobased products.

U.S. Citizenship is required. For further information and complete application instructions, go to the

USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and refer to announcement number

ARS-D23MWA-11958155-HCL. Applications must be received by the closing date of June 21, 2023.

Contacts: Application procedure: Heather Lee at Heather.Lee@usda.gov or 301-504-1410

Scientific information: Dr. Steven Cermak at Steven.Cermak@usda.gov or 309-681-6233

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Nicholas Pogue – S23 Undergraduate of the Quarter

Casey Rummelhart – S23 Undergraduate of the Quarter

Texas A&M University – San Antonio Graduate Ph.D. Program Chemistry

WCC Eli Lilly Travel Award Fall 2023

Chemist – Continuous Flow Processing Facility

NSF opportunity in clean energy – call for EAGER or RAISE (includes computation, simulation, data science, bioenergy, etc)

New website connects researchers with student participants at OSU

CoSCIES 2023 Education Research Showcase Extravaganza

Diversity research publications

Research Chemist

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider

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