OSU Community,
Please join us for our first seminar of winter term with Dr. Zoë Ayres on the topic of “Managing Mental Health During Your PhD”. Dr. Ayres’ seminar will focus on managing mental health throughout the PhD process, identifying common stressors with tips and tricks to manage them, and a discussion of systemic issues in academia.
Thursday, January 13 | Webinar
If outside the College of Pharmacy, please register here.
Please note the special time of 11:00am.
Repperger Research Intern Program
Now accepting applications for summer 2022!
Deadline: January 24, 2022
The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, providing summer research opportunities for college students at an Air Force research facility under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist. The program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Eligibility
Applicants need to meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of application:
Research Locations
· Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, with options for AFRL Collaborative Labs at Wright State University
· Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Program Dates
June 6 – August 12, 2022
Stipend
~$12,000 for 10-week period
How to Apply
Submit your application at the following link: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2022-Repperger
Learn More
For additional information, visit the Repperger Research Intern Program website. If you have any questions, please contact AFRL-Summer@orise.orau.gov.
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Apply now for summer 2022 internship opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory!
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, participates in DOE’s Community College Internships (CCI) and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) programs. These programs are sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with DOE national laboratories.
The CCI and SULI programs are now accepting applications for summer 2022! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET.
About the CCI Program
The Community College Internships (CCI) program encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing technical training experiences at DOE laboratories. Selected students contribute to technologies or instrumentation projects under the guidance of laboratory scientists or engineers. Apply now!
About the SULI Program
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at DOE laboratories. Selected students perform research under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers. Apply now!
Have a question? Send an email to education@ornl.gov.
Informational Flyer: Learn more about the CCI and SULI programs at ORNL
The CCI and SULI programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Check out the OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Winter Term Workshops. Because most of the workshops will be held over Zoom, registration is required for the links. 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
Wednesday, January 12, 9:00-10:30 am via Zoom
Wednesday, January 12, 11:00 am-12 pm via Zoom
Tuesday, January 18, 10:00 – 11:30am via Zoom
Researching for the Literature Review
Thursday, January 20 10:00-11:30 am in West Classroom, Valley Library
Introductory Research Data Management Workshop
Monday, January 24 – Thursday, January 27 (This is an asynchronous course offered on Canvas)
Monday, January 24, 1:30-3:30 pm via Zoom
Monday, January 31, 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom
Monday, January 31, 3:00-4:30 pm via Zoom
Introduction to Git – Beginner
Tuesday, February 8 1 pm – 2:30 pm via Zoom
Introduction to Git – Intermediate
Tuesday, October 19 2:45 pm – 4 pm
Thursday, February 10, 1:00-2:00 pm in West Classroom, Valley Library
Thursday, February 10, 2:00-3:00 pm in West Classroom, Valley Library
Researching for the Literature Review
Thursday, February 15, 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, February 16, 10:00-11:30 am via Zoom
Copyright and Fair Use in Research and Teaching
Wednesday, February 16, 1 pm – 2 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, February 23, 9:30-11:00 am in West Classroom, Valley Library
Wednesday, February 23, 11:30 am-1:00 pm in West Classroom, Valley Library
| GW Chemistry REU Site — Integrating Green Chemistry and Science Policy Summer Research Opportunity in the Nation’s Capitol for Undergraduates! $6,000 Stipend, Travel and Accommodations Provided  For More Details or Apply Now Dear Chemistry Colleagues, Please help us to spread the word about this truly exciting research opportunity for undergraduates by sharing this broadly with your undergraduates and faculty. REU Site: Advancing Chemistry Research by Integrating Green Chemistry and Science Policy Our NSF sponsored REU program provides a unique interdisciplianry research experience for undergraduates that combines environmental and green chemistry with science policy. Students will conduct research projects with a focus on solving fundamental problems related to either green and environmental chemistry or sustainability, targeting applications in renewable energy, water, renewable feedstocks and healthcare. Over the course of the summer, students will also participate in a series of technical and professional development workshops ranging from K-12 education to understanding the role of government in science and technology. Application Deadline – February 28, 2022 Program Details 10-week program: May 30 – August 5, 2022 $6,000 stipend Travel and accommodation provided Academic, professional development, and social programs Summer research in the nation’s capital!! If there are questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at chemistryreu@gwu.edu. Thank you for your time! Warm regards, Stephen Boyes and Adelina Voutchkova-KostalREU Site Co-Directors CONNECT WITH US! GO.GWU.EDU/CHEMISTRY800 22nd Street, NW Science and Engineering Hall, Suite 4000 Washington, DC 20052 Phone: (202) 994-6121 |
Registration for STEM Academy’s virtual AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math) Club for 8th-10th graders is open. Club meets on Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. Jan. 26-March 2. Cost is $75. Needs-based scholarships available. For more information: https://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu/awsem-club, 541-737-8139 or email STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu.
Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wed., Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., or register for Thurs., Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.
Chloe Ramsperger has been named one of the Fall 2021 Undergraduates of the Quarter, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Chloe grew up in Redlands, California, where she attended Redlands High School, home of the Terriers.
When asked why Chloe chose Chemistry, she said, “Ever since I was young, I have had a growing passion for forensic science. Having access to television, I would constantly watch crime shows such as Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Minds, wishing I was the investigator or the forensic scientist solving the crime. I never thought that wish could become my reality. With my growing interest in forensic science, I entered Oregon State University (OSU) as a chemistry major with an option in forensics. At the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, financial hardships forced me to take a step back from research, so I started working at a dental office. While working there, I realized how much I missed doing research and that chemistry was something that brought me joy and it was something I could always look forward to. At that moment I quickly realized the medical field is not where I wanted my career to be, leading me to believe I should be and want to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry.
During her junior year of high school, her uncle flew her up to Oregon to visit universities in the Pacific Northwest. While visiting OSU, she fell in love with the campus, and she knew it would allow for innovation and give her the best education in comparison to other schools. Her decision was made.
She is currently doing research in Dr. Kyriakos Stylianou‘s Materials Discovery Lab (MaD Lab), which has considerable expertise in the synthesis and characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Over the summer, Chloe received the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) fellowship, by which she began researching numerous organic transformations that could benefit from the use of a heterogenous catalysis. While looking at the hydrocyanation for the conversion of alkenes to nitriles, she stumbled upon the Strecker synthesis for amino acids. She found a considerable amount of published research on this one-pot synthesis, but nothing seemed to involve the use of a MOF exhibiting strong Brønsted acidity that does not compromise the framework, be an environmentally friendly synthetic route, and be cost effective. While this work is still in its early steps, this preliminary work has demonstrated a successful conversion and high percent yield using a MOF with Brønsted acid sites. These preliminary results were used as the basis for the development of the project proposed for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
Chloe was at a poster presentation session for careers in chemistry, Dr. Rich Carter asked her where she saw herself in the future, to which she answered, “a forensic odontologist”. At that point he told her about Dr. Dipankar Koley’s research group, in which they used electrochemical techniques to fabricate sensors and different polymers to study dental plaque biofilms and restorative dental materials. She immediately sought out a research position in his lab because she knew she would gain valuable experience to prepare her for graduate school and become an independent researcher and mentor.
After graduation, Chloe hopes to work in industry for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year then move onto graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Organic chemistry.
Outside of school Chloe loves to rock climb, hike, play volleyball, and listen to music.
In closing, Chloe stated, “though my academic career seems to be entrenched, by copious opportunities I have received, it could not have been done without the academic support from my mentors and encouragement from my parents. My undergraduate career at Oregon State University has solidified my ambition to become an educator, mentor, and communicator to transform chemistry.”
The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Feb. 4. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Intel is holding a virtual Intel Day – Monday, Dec. 13. They are looking for Juniors/Seniors/Master’s students for internships and full-time hire. To register for a 10-minute appointment with a hiring manager from Intel, visit the website. Spots will go quickly!
Virtual Intel Day – Monday, Dec. 13 @ 2-4 pmRegister here:https://register.eecs.oregonstate.edu/company_event/views/meet_the_companies.php
To share a resume with the hiring managers:
http://register.eecs.oregonstate.edu/company_event/views/upload_resume.php