Beaker Mug winners:
April 11, 2001 - Ezra Eibergen (For a description of the four
top chemists of the century)
April 6, 2001 - Al Her (For the answer "Alfred Bader")
March 30, 2001 - Jen Callen (For the answer "Ronald C. D.
Breslow")
March 23, 2001 - Erica Garcia (For the answer "Gertrude B.
Elion")
March 16, 2001 - Jen Rumppe (For the answer "Carl Djerassi")
March 1, 2001 - Chia Goh (For the answer "Percy Julian")
February 23, 2001 - Roland Saito (For the answer "Gilbert
Stork")
February 15, 2001 - Zoe Shale (For the answer "Marie Curie")
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR GRADUATING SENIORS.
We wish all our subscribers a happy, pleasant and productive summer.
1. Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts. Last chance until next fall to make a fashion statement! Buy your Chamberlin Rat t-shirt from Brock Spencer (417 Chamberlin Hall) for $12.
2. CHEMISTRY CLUB: American Chemical Society Student Affiliate
Some students have expressed interest in reviving the Chemistry
Club, a.k.a. ACS Student Affiliate Group. If you are interested
in planning pizza parties, bowling trips, other social events,
etc. with your chemistry and biochemistry buddies, this is your
chance! Please tell any of the faculty and we'll get you all together
this Fall.
3. SUMMER JOBS in the Department--Contact Brock or Charlie
asap.
Need a paying job for a few weeks this summer (even right after
graduation?) Read on!
Charlie Abrams needs an assistant to help with the production of the Summer Newsletter, and a student to help with the chemical inventory. This could be you! Ask Charlie or any faculty member for more information
4. PLEASE send Charlie your paragraphs needed for our ANNUAL Newsletter, if you haven't done so already.
5. Doing something interesting this summer? An internship? Travel/study here/abroad? Drop us a postcard and let us know or send email to any of the faculty!
FINAL DEPARTMENTAL SEMINARS FOR THE SEMESTER
1 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, ROOM 409, CHAMBERLIN HALL.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND.REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
Stephanie Williams
"Neurogranin and the Neurochemistry Involved in Learning."
The field of neurochemistry has long been fascinated with simple
memory and the process of learning. Long-term potentiation represents
a biochemical process of learning, and is strongly affected by
calcium. Recently, researchers have learned more about a neural-specific
protein called neurogranin and its role in long-term potentiation.
In her presentation, Stephanie will discuss the role of neurogranin
in long-term potentiation and spatial learning, and the way in
which modification of this protein affects calcium-dependent protein
kinases.
Jonathan R. Scheerer
"Transition-Metal Mediated Domino Reactions: A Powerful Synthetic
Tool."
The standard procedure for the synthetic chemist is the stepwise
progress towards a target molecule by the formation of individual
bonds through single reactions. Typically, each reaction additionally
requires isolation and purification before the next reaction can
be executed. It would be more efficient and less wasteful to form
many bonds at once without having to isolate products or change
reaction conditions. Multiple bond-forming processes, better termed
domino or cascade reactions, have great potential to facilely
construct large molecules. Nature has long utilized enzyme-catalyzed
domino sequences to form her most complicated structures.
The synthetic chemist is increasingly looking to the advantages
of sequential bond-forming processes. The newest and most actively
researched domino sequences involve transition-metal-catalyzed
transformations. With keen chemical insight, substrates can be
designed so as not to stop at one metal-mediated transformation;
the regenerated metal can execute several bond-forming reactions.
With this methodology, complex molecules can be rapidly and elegantly
assembled.
Attention all students: Now is your chance to be immortalized in the Chemistry Department's summer newsletter! Each year we publish a newsletter to tell our alumni (and new students) what's going on in the department. We like to include something from each graduating senior, and something from each major (or potential major) about what they are doing this summer.
If you don't write something we'll be forced to write something for you and you don't want to risk that! (Warning: Charlie Abrams is the editor of the newsletter this year and he has a really bad sense of humor. Don't tempt him to write your paragraph!!!)
AT THE LEAST, include the following information (you can fill this out in under 5 minutes and then you'll be done!) and forward it by May 5 to: abrams@beloit.edu
SUMMER EXPERIENCES INFORMATION
Your Name and class year:
Where you are from:
Your Major(s) and minor(s) (or planned major if you havent chosen
one):
Where you are going this summer and what you will be studying,
if an internship:
What you are doing next year (if you are graduating):
What summer experiences you had during your time at beloit (if
you are graduating):
Deadline is MAY 5!!!!!
BELOIT COLLEGE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 12
ATTEND STUDENT SYMPOSIUM ON THURSDAY AND HEAR YOUR COLLEAGUES
PRESENT DETAILS OF THEIR RESEARCH!
SENIOR SEMINAR
Join us for chemistry and refreshments, Friday, April 13, 1:00
pm, 409 Chamberlin
JEN CALLEN
"Methylphenidate: Mechanism, Drug Classification, Attention
Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Abuse"
Methylphenidate, commonly know as Ritalin, is a derivative of
amphetamine. The DEA has classified it as a "Schedule II"
drug, which also includes amphetamines and cocaine. The "Schedule
II" classification is used to describe drugs that have the
potential for abuse. Methylphenidate is mainly used for treating
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
I will briefly discuss the mechanism as I understand it so far,
the application to ADHD, and the increasing trend of abuse.
SYMPOSIUM
University of Minnesota is hosting a symposium on the "Directed
Evolution of Biomolecules and Functional Genomics" on Friday,
May 4, 2001 from 1-5 pm. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
A poster is located outside 409 Chamberlin.
CHEMIST OF THE WEEK
This week's CHEMIST OF THE WEEK (chosen from the Chem & Engineering
News top 75 Chemists of the Century) is a little different format
from the last ones. The top four getters in the C&EN poll
were:
Linus Pauling
Robert B. Woodward
Glenn Seaborg
and Wallace Carothers
The winner of this weeks beaker mug will be the first person to
email abrams@beloit.edu with a description of something that EACH
of these scientists contributed to our knowledge of chemistry
(a sentence for each is sufficient).
WANT TO WORK WITH LASERS AND OSCILLOSCOPES THIS SUMMER, RIGHT HERE AT BELOIT COLLEGE? Talk to Rama Viswanathan (Room 413, Chamberlin Hall, x 2273, ramav@beloit.edu) ASAP. He is looking for a motivated intern to continue work on a project funded by the National Science Foundation to set up a laser-based nanosecond pulsed luminescence and pump-probe apparatus and adapt experiments for use in the physical chemistry laboratory. The student should have some background (or at least an interest) in physical chemistry and laser spectroscopy. A stipend of approximately $2000 for 8 weeks of work + residence hall room will be available. Note that Roland Saito worked on this project during the summer of 2000 and recently made a poster presentation of preliminary results at the American Chemical Society National Conference in San Diego on April 2.
THIS WEEKS SEMINAR
Join on Friday at 1:00 pm in Chamberlin 409 for refreshments and
the following seminar topics:
RICK BOWKER
"Combinatorial Chemistry: A Synthetic and Discovery Technique"
The recent co-application of several efficient synthetic reactions
and solid-phase techniques, collectively referred to as Combinatorial
Chemistry, has not only revolutionized traditional synthetic chemistry,
but also the growing interdisciplinary fields associated with
biotechnology, including medicinal chemistry and biochemistry.
Initially pioneered as an efficient method for large scale peptide
synthesis, solid-phase chemistry and the subsequent development
of parallel synthesis evolved into a powerful tool that, in addition
to the ability to efficiently synthesize diverse compound libraries,
has also allowed chemists to study biologically active compounds
and their structure-activity relationships (SARs). In spite of
the impact on many research and development methodologies, few
profitable compound leads have resulted from combinatorial libraries.
Therefore chemists have found it necessary to further focus and
tailor their synthetic strategies in an attempt to maximize the
informative potential and the probability for biological activity
of their libraries.
JEN CALLEN
" Methylphenidate: Mechanism, Drug Classification, Attention
Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Abuse" Methylphenidate,
commonly know as Ritalin, is a derivative of amphetamine. The
DEA has classified it as a "Schedule II" drug, which
also includes amphetamines and cocaine. The "Schedule II"
classification is used to describe drugs that have the potential
for abuse. Methylphenidate is mainly used for treating Attention
Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. I will briefly
discuss the mechanism as I understand it so far, the application
to ADHD, and the increasing trend of abuse.
STUDENT LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The Global Partners Language and Technology Task Force is pleased to announce the availability of student scholarships for language study in the summer of 2001. These merit-based scholarships are for study of any of the languages of the Global Partners Centers (Czech, Russian, Swahili, Turkish) at the Beloit College Center for Language Studies (CLS). Applicants should be full-time students at any of the 41 Global Partners institutions. Total award money available is $4000. Individual awards will range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $1000, and the total number of awards will depend on the pool of applications received. Interested students should complete a Beloit CLS application and write an essay explaining why such language study is personally or academically important to them. For more information and applications contact: Patricia Zody, Director Center for Language Studies, Beloit College; phone: 608/363-2277; email: cls@beloit.edu; or Teresa Wise, ACS director of international programs, twise@colleges.org. For more information on the Center for Language Studies, visit: http://beloit.edu/cls.
STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
We now have two student Research Fellowship funds in chemistry
in memory of alumni David Norris '92 and Kemmerer '30. The purpose
of these Fellowships is to encourage and support chemistry-related
undergraduate research by providing funds for research expenses
and/or travel to present research results. Research that draws
connections between chemistry and other fields in the sciences
and beyond is encouraged, and student interest in and capability
for benefitting from the research experience will be of primary
consideration in making the awards. Proposals for research support
or for support to present research results at a regional or national
meeting may be submitted at any time. For example, you may be
registering for a Special Project for fall now, or you may want
to continue your summer research next fall and/or present it at
a professional meeting. If you are planning a research project
or a research presentation and would like to be considered for
support, please submit a proposal (a brief description of the
project or presentation along with a budget) to Brock Spencer.
SUMMER LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Beloit College - Summer 2001 Intensive Language Program Chinese,
Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili,
and Turkish
June 10 - August 10, 2001.
The Center for Language Studies at Beloit College is pleased to
announce its intensive language program for Summer 2001. Languages
offered this summer are beginning, intermediate, and advanced
Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish; first- through fourth-year Russian;
and beginning Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Swahili, and Turkish.
Students interested in intensive GERMAN should contact me immediately!!!!!
Language and culture are vital components of the Beloit summer
program. Participants not only immerse themselves in the language
but also study the target culture through a series of lectures,
movies, and excursions to surrounding areas. Superb teachers,
personalized instruction, small classes, and a peaceful summer
in Wisconsin are just a few of the many benefits offered by the
program. For the nine-week course, students receive 12 semester
hours of credit. Four-week sessions are also an option. Applications
are being accepted now. A limited number of merit-based scholarships
are still available for Czech, Russian, Swahili, and Turkish.
For more information about the program, please visit our web site
at http://beloit.edu/cls
or email cls@beloit.edu.
CHEMIST OF THE WEEK
email abrams@beloit.edu with the correct answer and win a free
beaker mug! This week's CHEMIST OF THE WEEK (chosen from the Chem
& Engineering News top 75 Chemists of the Century) is the
founder of Aldrich Chemical Company and co-founder of Sigma-Aldrich.
He is the famous "Chemist-Collector" whose collection
of Dutch Masters paintings graced the covers of the Aldrich catalog.
He was born in Vienna in 1931.
No seminar this week, but stop on by the Ruth Peterson room
(by ITS) for an alumni panel sponsored by the Girls and Women
in Science program from 2:30-4:00.
CHEMIST OF THE WEEK
Email abrams@beloit.edu with the correct answer and win a nifty
beaker mug. This week's CHEMIST OF THE WEEK (chosen from the Chem
& Engineering News top 75 Chemists of the Century) is well
known for many contributions to organic chemistry: synthesis of
cyclopropenyl cation, the smallest aromatic ring system, as well
as proposing and demonstrating the concept of antiaromaticity.
This chemist also invented artificial enzymes and discovered many
biochemical pathways. Professor Abrams took his bioorganic chemistry
course in graduate school (and will teach parts of that same course
next year!) He(the chemist of the week, not Professor Abrams)
was born in 1931.
STILL MORE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS!!!
Summer Research at Youngstown State University YSU's newly-funded
REU [NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program] is looking
for students with an interest in chemical education research [and
other areas of chemistry research]. We still have a few slots
available and will consider applications received until April
15. Details about the program, including an application, can be
found at
http://www.as.ysu.edu/~chem/reu-front.html
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. North Dakota SU-Chemistry
2. University of Utah-Chemistry
St. Georges University will be in Chicago soon to present their programs in medicine and veterinary medicine. They will bein at the Hotel Inter-Continental Empire Ballroom, 505 North Michigan Avenue from 6:00-7:30p.m. on Thursday, April 19th, 2001. Reservations are required. Call 1(800)-889-6337 ext. 210 to RSVP.
Read on about sushi, free beaker mugs, free books, and celebrities.
SENIOR SEMINAR SPRING SUSHI SOIREE
Please join us for a social hour including Chef Charlie's famous
sushi! We'll bring the ingredients, you make the sushi and just
hang out with other students and faculty. See you at 1:00 on Friday,
room 409.
CHEMIST OF THE WEEK
Be the first to email abrams@beloit.edu with the correct answer
and win a beaker mugs. This week's CHEMIST OF THE WEEK (chosen
from the Chem & Engineering News top 75 Chemists of the Century)
is responsible for the rational design, synthesis and development
of therapeutic agents 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine for the
treatment of acute leukemia; azathioprine for the prevention of
kidney transplant rejection, and several other drugs, and won
the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. She was born in 1918.
FREE BOOKS FROM VICTOR FERRELL!
Ninth President Victor Ferrall's annual prizes are available to
ALL Beloit graduates including, but not limited to, graduating
seniors. The prizes, which will be awarded at Honors Day, will
pay for the recipients' first year textbooks on entering law or
medical school the following fall. Beloit seniors and alumni who
will be entering law school or medical school in the fall are
invited to apply no later than April 2, c/o Allison Oliver, President's
Office. The application should be in the form of a short letter,
no longer than one page in length, stating what law or medical
school the applicant will attend and why s/he has chosen this
career path, and indicating the applicant's professional goals.
Awards will be made by Mr. Ferrall in consultation with appropriate
faculty and staff members on the basis of academic achievement
and other relevant factors. Faculty are encouraged to inform potential
applicants, both current students and alumni, of the availability
of these prizes.
TORI IS FAMOUS!!!
Spend a semester studying Environmental Science in Woods Hole,
Massachusetts. Check out the newsletter recently received and
posted outside 409 Chamberlin, featuring a picture of Beloit's
very own Tori Ziemann on the Alaskan tundra.
Hi! Hope everybody's spring break was relaxing and fun. Join the seminar this week on Friday in room 409 at 1:00 pm for some yummy freshly-made guacamole and some chemistry presentations. If you've really been procrastinating, you might still have a chance at a summer internship. There are a few of opportunities with application due dates that are in late March or even April. Check the board outside 409 Chamberlin.
WIN A BEAKER MUG!!!!
Email Charlie Abrahms (abrams@beloit.edu) with the right answer
and win one of those nifty beaker mugs. This week's CHEMIST OF
THE WEEK (chosen from the Chem & Engineering News top 75 Chemists
of the Century) was born in 1933. A Professor of Chemistry at
Stanford U, he developed methods for structure determination of
natural products including mass spectroscopy of organic molecules,
and synthesized the first oral contraceptive. He is also an author
of some non-fiction books. Charlie has an autographed copy of
his autobiography "The Pill, Pigmy Chimps, and Degas' Horse".
THIS WEEK'S SEMINAR
Stephanie Williams '01 Global TBA emissions are on the
rise. While the concern for BS continues, the concern regarding
TBA (to-be-announced) is growing.
Leah Bandstra '01 TBA in synthesis. Tertiary butyl alcohol might be interesting in synthesis, but this talk concerns itself with to-be-announced, which is a very unusual substance. For example, it is impossible to get an NMR of TBA!
Seth Levine '01 Molecular self-assembly of TBA. Easy as it might be to put together a presentation in PowerPoint, it does not self assemble. Nevertheless, this talk will cover the self assembly of to-be-announced.
SECOND MODULE COURSE
COMPUTER SCIENCE 116: CONNECTING INSTRUMENTS TO COMPUTERS
This second module 0.5 unit course meets Mondays and Wednesdays
2-4 in Chamberlin 409 and will begin ON MONDAY, MARCH 19. A limited
number of students may still enroll. If you are interested, please
contact Rama Viswanathan by email (ramav@beloit.edu) or at X 2273
asap. Questions? Students may feel free to drop by (Room 413,
Chamberlin Hall) and discuss. In addition to desktop Macs and
PCs, we will be using the serial, parallel (and maybe USB) ports
on four IBM laptops that are now wirelessly (using wireless-phone
technology based Ethernet IEEE standard PCMCIA cards) connected
to our campus network and the Internet, so the possibilities are
endless. Title: Connecting Instruments to Computers: Techniques
for Interfacing and Data Analysis
SUMMER RESEARCH
The Chicago Medical School is offering summer research positions
in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and biotechnology
for current sophomores and juniors. $2500 stipend for 10 weeks.
Deadline April 15th. Information/application posted outside 409
Chamberlin.
SYMPOSIUM
2001 Wisconsin Undergraduate Chemistry Research Symposium. The
31st annual symposium will be held May 5th at Marquette University
in Milwaukee. Both oral presentations (15 minutes + 5 minutes
for questions) and poster presentations are possible. The deadline
for submitting abstracts is April 6th. Information and application
materials are posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
Boston University-School of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!!
CHEMIST OF THE WEEK
Be the first to email Charlie Abrams at abrams@beloit.edu with
the correct answer and win a beaker mug. This week's CHEMIST OF
THE WEEK (chosen from the Chem & Engineering News top 75 Chemists
of the Century) was born in 1899 and died in 1975. He was the
first to synthesize the important steroids physostigmine and cortisone.
A commemorative stamp was issued by the post office two years
ago in honor of this outstanding African-American chemist.
THIS WEEK'S SEMINAR
Please join us for Chemistry Seminar, 1:00 Friday, 23 February,
409 Chamberlin.
Learn some new chemistry, support your friends who are doing good
work, and enjoy some munchies.
TORI ZIEMANN, Atmospheric Clean-Up: The Costs and Benefits
of Reducing NOx emissions. NOx emission from coal fired power
plants causes many problems in the troposphere. It is the main
pathway for the formation of acid rain and tropospheric ozone
(smog) and can cause pulmonary health problems. Reductions of
NOx emission can occur through prevention and removal from the
system. Prevention systems Include low NOx burners and furnace
modifications. Removal of NOx from the system can be made by Selective
Non-Catalytic Reductions (SNCR) or Selective Catalytic Reductions
(SCR). With future restrictions on emissions inevitable, Selective
Catalytic Reductions will be the most efficient means for reducing
NOx in the troposphere.
RICK BOWKER, Towards the Synthesis of Ethidium Bromide Analogs.
With the completion of the Human Genome project, DNA has recently
become the focus for much research in both biology and chemistry.
The ability to discern specific regions and sequences of DNA has
become crucial in understanding the role and expression of it
in the organism. It is widely known that certain strains of DNA
code for specific organismal qualities. However, the extent of
expression (which naturally includes function) can not only depend
on the sequence, but also on the three dimensional characteristics
of the DNA.Molecules that have the ability to probe and stain
certain regions of DNA have already proved useful
in modern research and will continue to provide meaningful information.
These molecules belong to a class of compounds known as "intercalators"
and squeeze in-between the laterally connected base-pairs of the
DNA. Because the shape of the intercalators can significantly
change the way in which they interact with the DNA helix, it could
be beneficial to have a molecule that complements the natural
shape of the DNA helix. Therefore, my project has been to design
and test practical synthetic methods for helical (non-planar)
analogs of the production of popular Ethidium bromide stain.
SUMMER RESEARCH
(1) Texas A&M University has openings for approximately ten
students (U.S.citizen or Permanent Resident) to do research in
interdisciplinary chemistry (emphasis on biological chemistry,
environmental chemistry, and materials science) this summer. The
10-week program provides a $3000 stipend, on-campus housing and
tuition, and a travel allowance of up to $600. The deadline for
applications is March 15th. Information is posted outside 409
Chamberlin and is available at http://www.chem.tamu.edu/grad_off/NSF-REU.html.
(2) The University of Utah is offering an undergraduate chemistry
research program for juniors. The program runs May 20-July 27.
$3,000 stipend and $1,500 for travel, housing is provided. Application
due date is unspecified. Email steiner@chemistry.utah.edu for
more information.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
(1) New Mexico U-Chemistry
Good news if you still need to apply for internships---more have come in with later deadlines. Check them out on the bulletin board outside 409 Chamberlin.
CHEMISTRY QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Be the first to email Charlie Abrams with the answer and win a
beaker mug: abrams@beloit.edu
This week's CHEMIST OF THE WEEK (chosen from the Chem & Engineering News top 75 Chemists of the Century) is Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University. His major contributions include many new organic reactions, and he completed the first stereochemically rational organic synthesis (of cantharidin) in 1951. He also was the PhD supervisor for Bill Brown "several" years ago, and supervised Jon Scheerer two summers ago in an NSF REU program!
THIS WEEK'S SEMINARS
(1) Molecular Self-Assembly--Chia Goh. Molecular self-assembly
manifests itself in countless examples in the biological world.
It is the spontaneous association of molecules under equilibrium
conditions into stable, structurally well-defined aggregates joined
by noncovalent bonds. From the folding of proteins to the self-replication
and the self-organization of cells in living organisms, molecular
self-assembly has illustrated its complexity and elegance. Inspired
by nature, and pressed by the need to develop a new strategy to
synthesize complex nonbiological structures with dimensions of
1 to 100 nanometers, scientists are trying to mimic the grandeur
of the biological world by exploring this promising synthetic
route. Research in molecular self-assembly has produced some encouraging
results such as the multipurpose self-assembled monolayers (SAMs),
the supramolecular
dodecahedron, and the self-assembled 3-D circuit. With its great
potential and the current pace of research, molecular self-assembly
will play an important role in such fields as molecular electronics
and interface and colloid science in the future.
(2) Controlling CO2 Emissions through Soil and Ocean Sequestration--Jen Callen. Counting all forms of fossil fuel combustion worldwide, about 50 billion tons of CO2 are added to the atmosphere each year. About one-half isconsumed by plants during photosynthesis and the rest is by dissolving in rainwater and the oceans to form carbonic acid. The other half of the CO2 from fossil fuel combustion remains in the atmosphere, which has the effect of increasing the global CO2 concentration. This increase in global CO2 concentration is not good since CO2 contributes to the Greenhouse Effect. In order to have the benefits of fossil fuels without putting CO2 into the atmosphere, the gas has to be captured and stored somewhere for a long period of time. Today, scientists are researching ways in which to help control CO2 emissions by soil and ocean sequestration.
(3) Ionic Solvents in Synthesis: Research and Applications-- Jonathan R. Scheerer. The properties of salts are significantly different from those of organic solvents.It is possible, by careful choice of starting materials, to prepare ionic liquids that are liquid at and below room temperature. In the past few years, these ionic liquids have drawn much attention. Both environmental agencies and chemical industries have begun to explore the potential of ionic liquids as replacements for traditional, volatile organic solvents in synthetic reactions and extractions. The properties of salts are significantly different than an organic solvent. To this end, reactions executed in an ionic environment may yield very differentresults. Current research is seeking to understand reactions in ionic solvents and to discover their full potential in synthesis. This talk aims to introduce ionic solvents and will focus on my research under Professor Albert I. Meyers at Colorado State University.
ACS DIRECTORY
The American Chemical Society's "2001 Directory of Experience
Opportuntities" is now available on the table in 409 Chamberlin
or from Brock Spencer. It contains an extensive list of industrial,
governmental, academic, and organizational internships for both
summers and the academiC year. It is cross referenced by type
of experience and location. Everything from Proctor & Gamble,
Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
to the Center for Science in the Public Interest and The Washington
Post.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
See bulletin board outside 409 Chambelin for more details
and for applications
(1) Texas A&M University has openings for approximately
ten students (U.S.citizen or Permanent Resident) to do research
in interdisciplinary chemistry (emphasis on biological chemistry,
environmental chemistry, and materials science) this summer. The
10-week program provides a $3000 stipend, on-campus housing and
tuition, and a travel allowance of up to$600. The deadline for
applications is March 15th. Information is posted outside 409
Chamberlin and is available at http://www.chem.tamu.edu/grad_off/NSF-REU.html.
(2) Colorado State U-Chemistry Research sponsored by NSF, 10 weeks,
$2,700 stipend and $300 travel allowance, deadline March 1.
(3) Bowling Green State U-PhotoChemical and Biomolecular sciences,
10 weeks, $3,171, living accomodations
(4) U Iowa, Center for Global And Regional Environmental Research-June
5-July 27, March 15 deadline
(5) U of Oklahoma-Chem and Biochem, $3,300, plus room, board,
and travel expenses, March 16, 2001 dealine
(6) Virginia CommonWealth University-Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
$3,000 stipend, March 1 deadline
(7) U Virginia-Chemistry, $3,100 stipend, March 5 deadline
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
(1) U of Arizona-Chemistry
(2) U of Iowa-Chemistry
(3) Arizona State University-Chemistry and Biochemistry
(4) Norte Dame-Chemistry and Biochemistry
(5) U Minnesota School of Public Health-Environment and Occupational
Health
Special Seminar
Thursday, February 15th at 3:00 PM
Chamberlin 409
Dr. Gene Zeltmann (Beloit chemistry major, '62) will meet with
science majors to discuss career alternatives for those interested
in combining
science with business and/or public policy. After graduating from
Beloit, Dr. Zeltmann received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from
Johns Hopkins
University, then worked for General Electric for 27 years. He
also served as a public service commissioner. After retirement
from GE, he became CEO
of the New York Power Authority, one of the state's largest electric
companies, at the request of Governor Pataki. His ability to combine
his
interests in science with business and public policy may be of
particular interest for students with similar interests.
Deadlines are getting closer and closer for summer internships, etc. Check the bulletin board. Don't miss out.
CHEMIST OF THE WEEK
A new feature of the chemistry department newsletter. Guess the
correct answer to the question, be the first to tell Charlie Abrams,
and he'll give you a nifty beaker mug. This week's chemist.....
Lise Meitner
1878-1968
She discovered the element protactinium, was the codiscoverer
of nuclear fission,
and made significant contributions in the chemistry of radioactivity.
In fact, element 109 was named after her (Meitnerium) and is thus
the second element to be named after a woman. Name the other one!
FALL COURSE SCHEDULE
A tentative course schedule for all science and mathematics
courses is posted in the Biology Seminar Room. Please take a look
at it and let Brock Spencer know immediately if you find any conflicts
that need to be resolved.
RAT T-SHIRTS
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirt Order forms are available outside 111
Chamberlin. Deadline for pre-order discounts is Monday, February
19th. Contact Angela at x. 4385 or hutchiso@stu.beloit.edu if
you have questions.
BELOIT COLLEGE SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
This summer there will again be opportunities for students to
participate in collaborative research in several programs. Each
program is briefly described below. If you would like to participate
in a program, please contact Marc Roy by email (roym@beloit.edu)
or campus mail to request additional information and an application.
(1) The Sanger Summer Research Fellows program. This program is open to returning students in all disciplines. Students in the eight-week program (June 4- July 27) work collaboratively with a faculty mentor on an original research project in their interest area and participate in weekly seminars. At the conclusion of the program, they present their project in a formal paper and the summer symposium. Students will recieve a stipend, funds for research, and room and board on campus during the program. Ten student/faculty pairs will be funded this summer.
(2) The ACM Minority Scholars in Academic Careers program is very similar to the Sanger program. It is designed to encourage students from under represented minority groups to consider academic careers. Thus, it is only open to current sophomores and juniors from under represented minority groups. Students must also be US citizens or residents. In this ten-week program, students work with a faculty mentor to design, carry out and present a scholarly research project in the field of their choice. Students and their mentors are also required to participate in a summer and fall workshop with other ACM MSAC participants and to present their research at the fall workshop. The ACM MSAC students will join the Sanger students in the weekly research seminars during the summer. Two student/faculty pairs will be funded by this grant from the ACM.
(3) Last summer, the Scweppe Foundation funded for the first time a summer research program for undergraduates interested in biomedical research. Although funding for this summer is not certain, we have been encouraged to plan for the program again this summer. If funded, six students will be selected for biomedical research internships at a Chicago-area university.
INTERNSHIPS/RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (see bulletin board
outside 409 Chamberlin)
(1) Bowling Green State University (OH) is offering summer research
positions with faculty members in their Center for Photochemical
Sciences, Center for Biomolecular Sciences, and Chemistry Department.
The program, open to current sophomores and juniors, provides
a stipend of $3171 for 10 weeks, living accomodations, and any
tuition costs. The deadline for applications is March 1st. We
have had Beloit students in this program in the past. Information
is posted outside 409 Chamberlin, and on-line application is available
at http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/chem/undergradresearch.html.
(2) Job Description: The Mount Washington Observatory's Weather
Discovery Center in North Conway New Hampshire is looking for
an intern primarily to help design, conduct, and interpret visitor
studies projects in its new museum. However, as with many small
museums, the intern will be asked to take on other responsibilities
as needed. These can possibly be tailored to match intern's interest.
These duties include, but are not limited to, researching and
writing exhibit labels, designing educational programs, giving
tours, writing and creating web content, and other, less creative
tasks, necessary to keep a small museum running. Qualifications:
The right candidate should be interested in pursuing, or has begun
pursuing, a degree or career in museum studies. The candidate
should have excellent communication skills, experience with spread
sheets, word processing, and graphics programs, and a knowledge
of or interest in the weather, meteorology, science, local history,
or the White Mountains. An ability to speak in public is desirable.
Payment: This internship pays $8 per hour and a successful intern
shouldwork between 20-30 hours per week during Spring 2001, although
the exact schedule is flexible. There are no benefits associated
with this position. Contact: Matthew White, Director of Museums
at 603/356-2137, ext. 501 or m.white@mountwashington.org for more
information or to apply. Visit http://www.mountwashington.org
for more information
on the the Mount Washington Observatory. Matthew White Director
of Museums Mount Washington Observatory PO Box 2310 2936 White
Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860 603/356-2137, ext. 501FAX:603/356-0307
m.white@mountwashington.org
(3) Temple University is offering research experience in chemistry, engineering, geology, biological/life sciences, neuroscience, and physics. Ten weeks with a $3000 stipend and housing. Deadline March 15th. Information/applications posted outside 409 and available at http://www.temple.edu/summerscience
(4) The James E. Duffy Internship Program in Community Service
The James E. Duffy Internship Program in Community Service is
anopportunity for Beloit College students to work with an area
business, social service agency, or civic organization to develop
a project that will serve the Beloit community. Students may work
with an existing program, or help their sponsoring organization
to create a new initiative. Projects may address any community
concern, including education, health, youth, the environment,
economic development, and leadership. Interns will conduct the
necessary research for their projects, develop and execute an
action plan, and present their work at the annual Student Symposium.
Duffy Interns are eligible for one unit of academic credit and
are given the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Institute
at Beloit College. A completed internship proposal will include:
1. Your name, class, box number, phone number, and email addres
2. Your major and minor fields of study, and the names of your
current advisors 3. The name of a local business, social service
agency, or civic organization with which you propose to work as
a Duffy Intern. 4. The name and contact information of a person
in that organization willing to serve as your community sponsor.
5. A description of an existing program in which you will be participating,
or a description of the project you would like to create. 6. An
explanation of how your involvement in this program or project
will enhance your educational experience at Beloit College, and
how this program or project will benefit the larger Beloit Community.
7. Preliminary ideas about how you will research, implement, and
evaluate your project. 8. A budget for your project, not to exceed
$1,000. (Students may not pay themselves
a stipend.) 9. Your advisorís signatur Important points:...
Students interested in beginning their project during the summer
may apply for a paid summer internship with their sponsoring organization.
These paid internship positions are limited and awarded on a competitivebasis....
Duffy Interns will take part in the Leadership Institute at Beloit
College, which includes a week-long workshop Leadership and Community
Development from May 14-18, and two shorter follow-up workshops
in the Fal and Spring semesters. Living expenses and group meals
are covered by th Leadership Institute.... Each intern will earn
1/2 unit of credit during the fall semester and 1/2unit in the
spring. Deadline fo proposal submission is March 12, 2001 Finalists
will interview with the selection committee the week of March
19,2001.Please submit completed proposals to the Office of Fields
and Career Services.For more information, contact Emily Chamlee-Wright,
Associate Professor Department of Economics and Management, phone
363-2256, or Sandra Riley Director of Field and Career Services,
phone 363-2673.
(5) We have received a listing of Summer 2001 NSF-REU programs across the country. There are about 60 programs listed so far, with info on location, broad research focus, stipend, expenses paid, dates, and application deadline. There are also links to the programs, so you can apply online. http://www.uiowa.edu/~oxygen/scholtable.htm
(6) North Carolina State University department of Chemistry.
3.0 GPA required.
Visit http://www.ncsu.edu/chemistry/chemreu
for more details
FELLOWSHIPS
(1) $20,500 a year for four years plus tuition and fees for Medicinal
Chemistry students in the Ph.D. program at the University of Buffalo.
Visit http://www.medchem.bufalo.edu
for more info or call Daniel Podoliac at (716) 645-6800x2030.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. U of Minnesota-Law, Health, and the Life Sciences
Hi Guys, not much news this week. But internship deadlines are coming up soon, and information about an abundance of programs is posted outside 409 Chamberlin on the big bulletin board. Due dates are highlighted in pink so they're easy to see. Grad school information is still filed IN 409 Chamberlin in the far bookcase, alphabetically by school. Other information is on the bulletin board outside 409, so take a look when you get a minute.
Beloit College Summer Research Opportunities
This summer there will again be opportunities for students to participate in collaborative research in several programs. Each program is briefly described below. If you would like to participate in a program, please contact Marc Roy by email (roym@beloit.edu) or campus mail to request additional information and an application.
The Sanger Summer Research Fellows program. This program is open to returning students in all disciplines. Students in the eight-week program (June 4- July 27) work collaboratively with a faculty mentor on an original research project in their interest area and participate in weekly seminars. At the conclusion of the program, they present their project in a formal paper and the summer symposium. Students will recieve a stipend, funds for research, and room and board on campus during the program. Ten student/faculty pairs will be funded this summer.
The ACM Minority Scholars in Academic Careers program is very similar to the Sanger program. It is designed to encourage students from under represented minority groups to consider academic careers. Thus, it is only open to current sophomores and juniors from under represented minority groups. Students must also be US citizens or residents. In this ten-week program, students work with a faculty mentor to design, carry out and present a scholarly research project in the field of their choice. Students and their mentors are also required to participate in a summer and fall workshop with other ACM MSAC participants and to present their research at the fall workshop. The ACM MSAC students will join the Sanger students in the weekly research seminars during the summer. Two student/faculty pairs will be funded by this grant from the ACM.
Last summer, the Scweppe Foundation funded for the first time a summer research program for undergraduates interested in biomedical research. Although funding for this summer is not certain, we have been encouraged to plan for the program again this summer. If funded, six students will be selected for biomedical research internships at a Chicago-area university.
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY SEMINAR ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
WHERE: CHAMBERLIN 409
WHEN: 1 - 2 PM
WHO: KEVIN BRAUN, '99 CHEMISTRY
WHAT: Three-D Microfabrication Using Two-Photon Activated Chemistry
Kevin is currently a graduate student at the Univeristy of Arizona. Last month he met one of this years Nobel prize winners, Dr. Allen Heeger, and discussed his work on conductive polymers! After his talk, Kevin would be happy to discuss graduate school opportunities with any interested students, and all participants will be invited for pizza at Domenico's afterwards (around 5 p.m.)!
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. UW Madison-Computational Sciences
2. Georgetown-Chemistry
3. Miami U-Paper Science & Engineering
4. Penn State-Chem
5. Johns Hopkins-Chem
6. U Texas-structural biology & biophysical chemistry
7. U Florida-Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate Ed.
8. U Idaho-Chem
9. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine-medical school
10. U Chicago-Geophysical Sciences
11. Oregon State U-Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences
12. U Virginia-Biophysics
13. Iowa State-Chem
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (information posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
1. Woods Hole Oceanographic Instition-- $3,450--$4,140 stipend,
travel expenses, choose your own research project, aps due by
Feb 15, 2001
2. US Department of Energy-Argonne, Illinois, see http://www.depanl.gov
for more info
3. National Science Foundation-at Clemson U, stipend and travel
expenses
4. U Georgia-junior or senior chem or physics majors, $1800 month
stipend, $400 in travel assistance
5. State UNY-Stony Brook--$3200 stipend, travel allowance, housing,
research in the physical sciences and math
6. Columbia-for undergrads in chemistry
7. UW Madison-Microbiology, stipend, room and board paid
SCHOLARSHIPS
Iota Sigma Pi-National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry, $3,000
available, due date Feb 1, 2001
SUMMER PROGRAMS
1. Global Climate Change Summer Program, Global Climate Change
and Society: Scientific, Political, and PhilosophicThemes, University
of Colorado Qualified applicants will receive: housing, $2000
stipend, limited travel support. Prerequisites: one course each
in the physical sciences and in philosophy, Junior/Senior standing
with minimum GPA of 3.2. Applications from students in physics,
atmospheric sciences,philosophy, and public policy are especially
welcome. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send college transcripts, resume,
two letters of recommendation
from professors, a 500 word statement explaining your interest
in this program, an e-mail address and a telephone number FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see http://www.colorado.edu/Research/GCCS,
or contact gccs@colorado.edu
2. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Work/Learn
Internship Program. Research within the disciplines of ECOLOGY,
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY MICROBIOLOGY, BOTANY, ZOOLOGY, MATHEMATICS,
and PHYSICS. Deadline: March 1, 2001 CONTACT: Smithsonian Environmental
Research Center ATTN: Internship Coordinator, P.O. Box 28, Edgewater,
MD 21037 Phone: (443) 482-2217
Website: http://www.serc.si.edu/SERC_web_html/internship/internhome.html
3. ACM Wilderness Station
Harlo Hadow, Director of the ACM Wilderness Station will be on
campus on Wednesday, January 24, to talk to students, faculty,
and staff about the field station. The field station is located
in northern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The
courses for this summer include biology, chemistry, environmental
studies, landscape painting, and nature writing. Each course lasts
four and one-half weeks. Harlo will make a formal presentation
at 7PM in the Wood Room. The slides will make all of you want
to visit the field station! If you would like to talk with him
individually, contact Yaffa Grossman.
4. Center for Environmental Research Conservation at Columbia, posted outside 409 Chamberlin
INTERNSHIPS (information posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
1. University of Delaware in Marine Science. Visit http://www.ocean.udel/interns/intern.html
2. University of Oregon in Chemistry and Physics, $3,200 for 10
weeks plus room, board, and travel
3. University of Nebraska Medical Center in cellular biology and
biochemistry, $3,000 stipend
4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute in polymer science, $5,000 stipend
5. University of Rhode Island in Oceanography and Ocean Engineering,
stipend and travel assistance
SUMMER JOB
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth is offering
teaching assistant positions for chemistry undergraduates. Locations
in the Northeast and in Southern California. $900 per 3 week session.
See info posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Kerry Ingredients is looking for students with a chemistry background
to fill in for several months for an employee who will be on leave.
Ideally, they would like two students to work 20 hours per week
each. Contact Brock Spencer for details.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. University of California-Davis, Chemistry
2. University of Missouri-Rolla, Chemistry
3. University of Washington, Physical and biophysical chemistry,
materials chemistry, and nanochemistry
4. Case Western University, Chemistry
5. University of Utah, Chemistry
6. SUNY-Stonybrook, Structural biology, signal transduction, membrane
biophysics, molecular cardiology
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (INFO POSTED OUTSIDE 409 CHAMBERLIN)
1. University of Pittsburgh, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer
Undergraduate Research, for undergrads seriously considering a
career in biological sciences, $4,000 stipend, free housing, food
allowance.
2. North Dakota State University, summer research in polymers
and coating science, $2,700 stipend plus lodging, 10 weeks.
3. Clemson University, undergraduate research, $3,000 stipend,
housing, travel provided.
4. The Spaceflight and Life Sciences Training Program provides
a six-week summer program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
for up to 30 undergraduates (current freshmen-juniors). Participants
will learn how to design and conduct biological research and operations
in space, and how to assess the environmental impact of a launch
site.
SUMMER SCHOOL
NYU is offering a summer in many disciplines. Info posted outside
409 Chamberlin
FELLOWSHIP
Florida State University is offering fellowships for up to $25,000
for first year graduate students in molecular design and synthesis
SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Chemical Society is offering $3,000 scholarships
for undergraduate chemistry students who are African American,
Hispanic, Latino/a, or American Indian. Not available for pre-med
students. Contact Rama for more info.
OPEN HOUSE
University of Tennessee is offering a research open house, March
2-4, for prospective graduate students
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. University New Mexico-biomedical sciences
2. Cornell-molecular and human nutrition
3. University Wisconsin Madison-microbiology
4. Johns Hopkins-science writing
5. University Michigan-chemistry
6. University California Irvine-developmental and cell bio
7. New Mexico Tech-chemistry
8. Texas A & M-chemistry
9. UMBC-chemistry
10. Boston University-chemistry
11. Penn State-integrative biosciences
12. Colgate University-teaching
13. Caltech-applied and computational mathematics
14. University North Carolina-Chapel Hill-Pharmacology
15. University Wisconsin-Madison-Materials Science, for fellowship
information visit http://www.asee.org/ndseg
SUMMER PROGRAM
North Dakota State University is offering summer research experiences
for chemistry undergrads. The 10 week summer 2000 program will
run from May 27 through August 4. The program includes independent
research, educational forums, invited seminar speakers, social
activities and trips to industry sites, and a conference. The
deadline for applications is March 1, 2001. Detailed research
descriptions and application forms can be downloaded from the
web http://www.chem.ndsu.nodak.edu/reu
SUMMER WILDERNESS FIELD STATION
The ACM is offering 2 4-week summer sessions for students of any
level at a wilderness field station in Minnesota. Science and
humanities courses will be offered. Info posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. University South Carolina -chemistry, biochemistry, molecular
biology
2. University Houston -chemistry (free tuition for all grad students)
3. Tulane -chemistry
Special Seminar, 4:00 pm Thursday, November 16
Chemistry Seminar Room, Chamberlin 409
Steven Everse
Beloit graduate and Assistant Professor in the Dept of Biochemistry, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
Stephen is working in the area of structural biology, doing crystallography, and is part of a group that includes an NMRist and a computational biologist. This talk should be of general interest across the sciences.
P.S. He is looking for graduate students and may have some openings for summer research students. We plan to continue discussion at Domenico's after seminar.
Chamberlin Rats T-Shirts CONTEST!!
It's time to revive a tradition, but we need designs for the new
t-shirt in order to do so. Contact Angela Hutchison <hutchiso@stu.beloit.edu>
NOW
and/or see the rules for the design competition at http://www.geocities.com/banba1978/rats.html.
We need some entries soon so that we can go into production. DEADLINE
MONDAY NOV. 12 11.59 P.M.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP
Southwestern Medical Center at U Texas at Dallas is offering undergraduate
research fellowships in many areas of cell biology. Dates are
June 4th-August 10th, 2001. Stipend is $3,000. Info posted outside
409 Chamberlin.
GENETICS GRAD SCHOOL
Texas A&M is looking for competitive students for their PhD
program in microbiology in the post-genome area. Info filed IN
409 Chamberlin.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. Ohio U- Chem and Biochem
2. Johns Hopkins-Pharmacology & Molecular Science
3. North Dakota State U-chemistry
4. SUNY Albany-environmental health and toxicology
5. Carnegie Mellon-engineering & public policy
6. Loyola U- microbiology and Immunology
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
Lucent Technologies offers summer employment opportunities in
research and development at Bell Labs for women and members of
under represented minority groups. In addition to work in a variety
of computer science, information technology, and engineering fields,
they also have positions in materials science, mathematics, physics,
and chemistry. For information and an on-line application, see
http://www.bell
labs.com/employment/srp/.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
The Institute of Paper Science in Atlanta is looking for summer
interns. The program is 10 weeks, May 14, 2001-July 20, 2001.
Stipend is $3,150. See info posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
Over 100 graduate fellowships will be awarded for scientific disciplines
of military importance. Stipend amounts start at $19,000. Posted
outside 409 Chamberlin.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. U Virginia-Pharmacology
2. U California-San Francisco-Pharmacogenomic and related programs
3. Montana State U-Science & Natural film making
4. Michigan State-Computational Chemistry
5. Carnegie Mellon-Chemistry
6. Kent State-Chemistry
7. Vanderbilt-Toxicology and Carcinogenesis
8. U Virginia-Biophysics
9. U Wyoming--Chemistry
October 26, 2000
SUMMER SCHOOLS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIOCHEMISTRY
The Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology of the American
Chemical Society is offering 24 fellowships for current sophomores
and juniors to participate in an intensive 6-week summer school
in nuclear and radiochemistry at San Jose State University (CA)
or Brookhaven National Laboratory (NY). The fellowship covers
transportation, housing, food, books, laboratory supplies, and
tuition. The program also provides assistance for placement in
an internship the following summer. Deadline for applications
is February 1st. Information is posted outside 409 Chamberlin
and is also available at
http://www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html.
FELLOWSHIPS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL
The American Chemical Society is sponsoring two 6-week summer
schools in California and New York, June 18-July 27, 2000. Candidates
should be juniors or seniors this fall. Fellowships cover all
costs including transportation. Information posted outside 409
Chamberlin.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Case Western University is offering summer research opportunities
in life sciences. 10 week program, stipend. Application due by
Feb 1, 2001. Info posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
NSF RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
$3,000 plus $300 travel expenses for summer internship in Molecular
Biosciences at Colorado State U, June 4- August 10, 2001. Info
posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
The recent issue of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences Minority Programs Update is posted outside room 409, Chamberlin.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. Washington State University Molecular Biosciences & Chemistry
2. Loyola University Chemistry
3. SUNY Stony Brook Chemistry
4. Indiana University Chemistry
5. Texas A & M University Biochemistry
6. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Biochemistry and Molecular
Bio
7. University So. Mississippi Polymer Science
8. University Rochester Biochemistry, Molecular Bio, and Genetics
9. Northern Illinois University Chemistry and Biochemistry
10. University Michigan Chemistry
11. University California Irvine Chemical Biology
12. Case Western University Pharmacological Science, Cell Biology
13. USC Chemistry
14. Kansas State Biochemistry
NATIONAL CONFERENCE on Undergraduate Research, University of
Kentucky, March 15-17, 2001
This is a national student conference where students in all disciplines
present their scholarly work. Abstracts must be received no later
than November 15. Students who have attended the conference in
previous years have had very positive things to say about their
experiences. Further information including registration and abstract
forms are available on the web at http://ncur2001.uky.edu.
If you have work that you would consider presenting, see Brock
Spencer or Marc Roy for more details.
PAID SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
Georgia Tech invites juniors and seniors for the 2001-02 school
year to apply for a 10-week research program, May 21- July 27.
Research projects carried out with a faculty member, many topics
are available. Stipend is $3,200, travel allowance, dorm housing,
health insurance provided. See info posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
FELLOWSHIP
The Department of Chemistry at the U of Virginia is awarding several
$20,000 (plus tuition and fees) fellowships to 1st year grad students.
Recipients of these fellowships have substantially reduced teaching
responsibilities.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. Rice U- Chemistry
2. Baylor College of Medicine- Molecular and Cellular Biology
3. Purdue- Inorganic Chemistry
4. U Nevada Reno- Chemistry and Chemical Physics
5. Montana State U Bozeman- Chemistry and Biochemistry
6. John Hopkins- Computational Bio
7. Mt. Sinai School of Medicine- Molecular Biomedical Sciences
8. Miami U- Chemistry and Biochemistry
9. Rice U- Biochemistry and Cellular Bio
10. U Pittsburgh- Chemistry
11. U Southern Mississippi- Oceanography
12. U Utah- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Nobel Prizes in both physics and chemistry were in the area of materials science!
http://www.nobel.se/announcement/2000/chemen.html
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2000
Alan J. Heeger, University of California at Santa Barbara,
USA,
Alan G. MacDiarmid, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
USA,
Hideki Shirakawa,University of Tsukuba, Japan
"for the discovery and development of conductive polymers"
Plastic that conducts electricity
We have been taught that plastics, unlike metals, do not
conduct electricity. In fact plastic is used as insulation round
the copper wires in ordinary electric cables.Yet this year's Nobel
Laureates in Chemistry are being rewarded for their revolutionary
discovery that plastic can, after certain modifications,
be made electrically conductive.
Plastics are polymers, molecules that repeat their structure regularly in long chains. For a polymer to be able to conduct electric current it must consist alternately of single and double bonds between the carbon atoms. It must also be "doped", which means that electrons are removed (through oxidation) or introduced (through reduction). These "holes" or extra electrons can move along the molecule - it becomes electrically conductive.
Heeger, MacDiarmid and Shirakawa made their seminal findings at the end of the 1970s and have subsequently developed conductive polymers into a research field of great importance for chemists as well as physicists. The area has also yielded important practical applications. Conductive plastics are used in, or being developed industrially for, e.g. anti-static substances for photographic film, shields for computer screen against electromagnetic radiation and for "smart" windows (that can exclude sunlight). In addition, semi-conductive polymers have recently been developed in light-emitting diodes, solar cells and as displays in mobile telephones and mini-format television screens.
Research on conductive polymers is also closely related to the rapid development in molecular electronics. In the future we will be able to produce transistors and other electronic components consisting of individual molecules - which will dramatically increase the speed and reduce the size of our computers. A computer corresponding to what we now carry around in our bags would suddenly fit inside a watch
http://www.nobel.se/announcement/2000/phyen.html
Nobel Prize in Physics 2000
Zhores I. Alferov, A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute,
St. Petersburg, Russia, and
Herbert Kroemer, University of California at Santa Barbara,
California, USA,
"for developing semiconductor heterostructures used in
high-speed- and opto-electronics" and one half to
Jack S. Kilby, Texas Instruments, Dallas, Texas, USA
"for his part in the invention of the integrated circuit"
Modern information technology
In today's society increasing amounts of information flow from
our computers out through the optical fibres of the Internet and
through our mobile telephones to satellite radio links all over
the world. Two simple but fundamental requirements are put on
a modern information system for it to be practically useful. It
must be fast, so that large volumes of information can
be transferred in a short time. The user's apparatus must be
small so that there is room for it in offices, homes, briefcases
or pockets.
Through their inventions this year's Nobel Laureates in physics have laid a stable foundation for modern information technology. Zhores I. Alferov and Herbert Kroemer have invented and developed fast opto- and microelectronic components based on layered semiconductor structures, termed semiconductor heterostructures. Fast transistors built using heterostructure technology are used in e.g. radio link satellites and the base stations of mobile telephones. Laser diodes built with the same technology drive the flow of information in the Internet's fibre-optical cables. They are also found in CD players, bar-code readers and laser pointers. With heterostructure technology powerful light-emitting diodes are being built for use in car brake-lights, traffic lights and other warning lights. Electric bulbs may in the future be replaced by light-emitting diodes.
Jack S. Kilby is being rewarded for his part in the invention and development of the integrated circuit, the chip. Through this invention microelectronics has grown to become the basis of all modern technology. Examples are powerful computers and processors which collect and process data and control everything from washing machines and cars to space probes and medical diagnostic equipment such as computer tomographs and magnetic resonance cameras. The microchip has also led to our environment being flooded with small electronic apparatuses, anything from electronic watches and TV games to mini-calculators and personal computers.
:)**A HAPPY CHEMISTRY THOUGHT FROM ROC**:)
Are you really enjoying today a lot? Do you realize what a tremendous
privilege it is to get to spend four years just learning and having
fun? One distinguished alum just spoke to some of the present
students and said "I just wish I had realized what fun it
was when I was in college". Please don't you miss it.
PEACE CORPS
A Peace Corps representative will be on campus on Tuesday, October
10th. Slide show and information meeting in the Weeks Lounge of
Pearsons at noon. Information table at the Mail Room 9:00-3:00.
Call Erika at 800-424-8580, option 1, ext. 232 for an on-campus
interview. See also http://www.peacecorps.gov.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. U Illinois-Urbana-Champaign-Chemistry
2. U California-Irvine-Chemistry
3. Oklahoma State U- Chemistry
4. Washington U-St. Louis-Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Neuroscience,
Cellular and Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Evolutionary and
Population Biology, Immunology
5. School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana State U-Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology
6. Carnegie Mellon-Chemistry
7. SUNY-Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
8. U Kentucky-Microbiology and Immunology 8. Baylor University-Biomedical
Studies
9. Wayne State University-Chemistry
10. Penn State-Chemistry
11. U Nebraska-Chemistry
12. Medical U of South Carolina-- Pharmacology
13. U Georgia-Chemistry
14. U Michigan-Biomedical Sciences
SYMPOSIUM
The U of Minnesota is offering a Mini-symposium in Chemistry on
October 28, 2000. Register via email: minisymposium@chem.umn.edu
CONFERENCE
The U of Nebraska is hosting a "Conference and dialogue on
the essential resources for sustaining life and populations in
the digital century" June 10-14, 2001. Info posted outside
409 Chamberlin, or email ecospheres@unl.edu
for more info
FALL SEMESTER
Apply for a semester at the US Department of Energy,s Oak Ridge
National Laboratory in Ohio for fall 2001. Info posted outside
409 Chamberlin or visit www.ornl.gov/seer/contents.html
PAID INTERNSHIPS ABROAD
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for
Technical Experience (IAESTE) places undergraduates studying in
technical fields in paid internships around the world. Although
many of the positions are for 8-12 weeks in the summer, arrangements
can also be made for a semester or a full year abroad. Participants
are responsible for airfare and receive a salary to cover food
and housing. Applications (with a $25 application fee) are due
by January 1st, employer internships are submitted during January,
and the student-employer matches are made during February and
March. Those not matched will be notified by mid-March. Typically
35-45% of applicants are placed. For more information see http://aipt.org/iaeste/html,
the materials posted outside 409 Chamberlin, or Brock Spencer.
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
*U California Riverside- Biochemistry
*Indiana U- Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Physics
*South Dakota State- Chemistry and Biochemistry
*U Virginia- Chemical Physics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Genetics
*U California Riverside- Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical
Chemistry
*U Rochester- Biophysics and Structural Biology *Auburn U- Chemistry
*Penn State- Chemistry
*U Oklahoma- Chemistry and Biochemistry
*Washington U, St. Louis- Chemistry
*Notre Dame- Chemistry
*U Iowa- Health Care
*Georgia Institute of Technology- Biochemistry and Chemistry *South
Dakota State- Biochemistry and Chemistry
Internships
*Summer internships available for undergrads in various fields
at Miami U. See poster by 409 Chamberlin or visit http://muohio.ed/hughesinternship/
*Mississippi State is offering an Undergraduate Chem research
program sponsored by the NSF. Stipend is $3,400. Visit http://www.mssate.edu/dept/chemistry
Fellowships
*The National Science Foundation is offering research fellowships
for Graduate Study. Info posted by 409 Chamberlin. Applications
due by November 7, 2000.
*Ford Foundation Fellowships for minorities planning a career in teaching and research at the University level. Info posted or visit http://national-academies.org/osep/fo
*National Physical Science Consortium is offering 6 year doctoral fellowships in various fields of up to $200,000. Visit http://www.npsc.org for more info.
Fall Semester
*Spend Fall 2001 at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods
Hole, Mass studying environmental science. Posted outside 409
or visit http://courses.mbl.ed/SES/
Employment
*Aldrich Chemical Company is looking for chemistry graduates to
join their staff. See info posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
Symposia
*Argonne National Laboratory Symposium for Undergrads in Science,
Engineering, and Math. Submit an abstract by Oct. 6. Visit http://www.dep.anl.gov
Open House
*The U of Minnesota Materials Science Department is offering an
Open House on Oct 21. Info posted outside 409 Chamberlin
*The National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland is offering
a 4-day all expense paid program to explore biomedical research.
Info posted or visit http://www.niaid.nig.gov/osprt/ibrp.htm
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1. U Alabama Birmingham- Cellular and Molecular Biology
2. U Texas Houston- Biomedical Science
3. U Washington- Chemistry
4. St. Louis University- Public Health
5. U Rochester- Biophysics and Structural Bio 6. U Florida- Chemistry
7. John Hopkins- Biophysics and Molecular Biophysics 8. UW Madison-
Biomolecular Chemistry
9. Institute of Paper Science
10. U Miss. Colombia- Biochemistry
11. University of Illinois Chicago- Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology 12. Penn State- Chemistry
13. U Virginia- Chemistry
14. U Vermont- Chemistry
15. U Toledo- Chemistry
Materials Science Open House in Madison - October 14th. Talks on cutting edge materials research, lab and facility tours, and graduate student panel. They can help pay for expenses.(Where George Lisensky and several Beloit students are often part of the show.) Contact Diana Rhoads (rhoads@engr.wisc.edu) (608)263-1795 for more information.
Travel Awards
The women chemists committee of the American Chemical Society
is offering Travel Awards for women to make their first research
presentation at a national meeting. Contact George Lisensky for
more info or visit http://membership.acs.org.W/WCC/
The following schools have sent new information (on file
in Chamberlin 409) regarding graduate studies:
1.Lehigh University-Polymer Science and Engineering
2. University of Arizona-Biochemistry
3. Freie University at Berlin- Chemistry
4. Purdue University- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
5. Purdue University-Chemistry
6. St. George's University-Veterinary Medicine
7. Oregon State University- Chemistry
8. Case Western Reserve University- Chemistry
9. University of Arizona- Chemistry
10. University of Michigan- Pharmacology
11. Medical College of Wisconsin- Medical Scientist training program,
open house October 20
12. University of Michigan- Biophysics
13. Ohio State University- Chemistry
14. University of Illinois at Urbana- Materials Science and Engineering
15. Utah State University- Chemistry and Biochemistry
16. New Mexico State University- Physical Science graduate fellowships
17. Harvard- Biological and Biomedical Science
18. University of Tennessee- Chemistry
19. Tulane University- Molecular and Cellular Biology
20. Purdue University- Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
21. University of Missouri-Colombia- biochemistry