Congratulations!
Fern Toh (Biochemistry '09) has been accepted into the Ph.d. program for pharmaceutical
science with the emphasis in cosmetic science at University of Cincinnati
with scholarship and stipend.
Keith Olson (Biochemistry '11) has accepted a summer internship at the University
of Washington – Seattle working with nanotube proteins.
Leah Kelly (Chemistry '09), a senior catcher from Tucson, Arizona, was named
to the 2009 All-Midwest Conference Softball First Team. She led the Bucs in
hitting at 0.319 with a team-leading 0.397 on-base average. In MWC games she
finished fifth in the league with a 0.457 average. She was an All-MWC Academic
selection in every year she was eligible.
Darren Pilcher '11 is a member of the Beloit College baseball team that won
its first-ever Midwest Conference Championship.
In addition to the awards presented on Honors Day, we have just learned that
the American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry has established
an award. This year's recipient is Alisha Takahashi '10.
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Interested in the interface of Biology and Chemistry?
Please join us for a talk by Dan Murphy ’08
Tuesday, May 5th
9:00 Science Center room 302
Metabolomics and Sweet STD NMR Spectroscopy: Early-Diagnosis of Complex Diseases
and Membrane-Bound Sweet Taste Receptor Molecular Interactions with 1-D 1H
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
Biography:
Dan Murphy ’08 is an Associate Research Specialist for Fariba Assadi-Porter
in the Markley Lab at the National Magnetic Resonance Facility (NMRFAM) at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The laboratory utilizes NMR spectroscopy
to identify the Metabolome of the complex metabolic disease Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome in hopes of identifying biomarkers for early-diagnosis. They are also
utilizing NMR spectroscopy to identify the molecular features of sweet ligands
binding to the membrane-bound human sweet-taste receptor.
Dan majored in biochemistry at Beloit and conducted research with Kathleen Mandell on DNA structure and thermodynamics, writing his manuscript for the Beloit Biologist entitled "Thermodynamics of DNA in Disparate Strand Concentrations." He also worked with Rama Viswanathan and John Jungck on Molecular Visualization with GeoWall. He did internships at Northwestern University in Structural Genomics and at Boston University in 3D Visualization while at Beloit and also studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Beloit Nanochemistry in the News
The latest issue of ACS Nano has some pictures from Beloit, taken from George's
presentation on Chem 150 at the National Meeting of the American Chemical
Society in Salt Lake City earlier this spring. See Figure 9. http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nn900335r
Welcome New Majors and Minors
Welcome to two new Biochemistry majors: Mary Evans and Faith Jones!
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Congratulations!
Newly elected members of Phi Beta Kappa include Kelsey Frei (Biochemistry '09),
Stephen Rudisill (Chemistry '09), Jason Tse (Biochemistry '09), and Anny
Nguyen (Biochemistry '10, elected as a junior). Laurel Purdy (Chemistry minor
'09) and Fern Toh (Biochemistry '09) were elected as juniors last year.
ACM Costa Rica
Chris Vaughan, the incoming director of the ACM Costa Rica Program, will be
on campus Wednesday afternoon, 29 April. He'll give a talk about chocolate
(with samples) entitled "Theobroma cacao: Productivity, Biodiversity
and Conservation," at 12:30, Center for the Sciences 249. He'll be happy
to talk with students interested in the ACM Costa Rica Program,
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Congratulations!
Darren Pilcher, Chemistry '10, will be participating in the DAAD RISE (Research
Internships in Science and Engineering) program this summer in a project
entitled, "Improvement of a continuous mode equilibration system for
trace gas analysis in seawater." It is at the Leibniz Institute of Marine
Sciences at Kiel University in Kiel, Germany.
Mary Evans '11 has been accepted into the 2009 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Jhaunell Reid, Chemistry '08 from Jamaica, was accepted to dental school at the University of the West Indies.
Leah Kelly, Chemistry '09, has accepted the offer of admission and a graduate
teaching assistantship for next year from the Chemistry Department at the University
of Arizona.
Aarti Chawla, Biochemistry '09, will be entering the Ph.D. program in Microbiology
and Immunology at the University of Indiana – Indianapolis next fall
with full fellowship support.
Welcome New Majors and Minors
Biochemistry Majors: Theresa Lamb '10, Geethika Fernando '10, John Rindfleisch
'11, and Savannah Huston '12
Chemistry Majors: Allie Hunter '12, Kourtney Kingslien '12, Ro Morris '11
Applied Chemistry Major: Chris Juels '11
Chemistry Minor: Brian Liewergen '11
PCAT Review Courses
Midwestern University Chicago College Pharmacy is offering Pharmacy College
Admissions Test (PCAT) review courses on May 16 and 17 (for June and August
2009 test takers) and August 1 and 2 (for August and October test takers).
For information and registration see http://www.midwestern.edu/ccp .
Summer Opportunities
Kerry Ingredients here in Beloit is looking for two summer interns, one in
the analytical lab and the other in sensory evaluation. They would like two
years of chemistry experience. Thefull-time 8-week commitment is flexible in
start time and pays $10/hour with the possibility of continuation during the
academic year and then again next summer. Talk with Laura Parmentier or Brock
Spencer about this opportunity.
The Environmental Protection Agency's Mid-Continent Ecology Division in Duluth,
MN is hiring two summer student Biological Science Laboratory Technicians and
one Physical Science Technician for the summer ($13-$18/hr depending on qualifications).
The deadline for applications is April 24th. Details are posted outside 418
Science Center.
Award for Research on Study Abroad
As a member of the Forum on Education Abroad, Beloit College may submit two
nominations for awards for undergraduate research undertaken abroad. More
information on the awards is available at: http://www.forumea.org/research-application.htm. Nominated students submit a description of their research as well an essay
on how their study abroad helped shape their research. A faculty member who
has worked closely with the student also submits a statement.
By Monday, April 20, please send me nominations. Please identify the student
and indicate your reasons for nominating the student. To see the list of past
winners and their project titles, see: http://www.forumea.org/research-winners.htm.
Thank you.
Elizabeth Brewer
Director, International Education
Beloit College
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Congratulations!
Senior Chemistry major Leah Kelly has work appearing in ART-letics, A Student-Athlete
Art Show, opening today, April 1, 12:30-1:30, at the Wright Museum of Art.
The show continues through April 6th.
Nano Days – Science Outreach
There are two opportunities to participate in Nano Days this spring, where
you can help present nanotechnology to the general public. One is this Saturday
at the Discovery Center science museum in Rockford, Illinois, where George
Lisensky will be giving a presentation. Another opportunity is for the Engineering
Expo at UW-Madison, April 17 or 18. Transportation is available to both. Contact
George.
Saturday, April 4
"Explore science and technology on the atomic scale. Investigate real
life applications of nanotechnology including clothes that stay clean, sunglasses
that turn clear, and socks that never stink. Check out the possibilities for
super-strong ultra-light materials as well as new cures for cancer, all thanks
to this teeny tiny science." http://www.discoverycentermuseum.org/happening/view_entry.php?id=428&date=20080405
Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 18
Beloit students have participated in the last several biennial expos and had
a great time. Openings are again available to run demo tables. If you have
done the Blue Light module, or taken Chem 150 or 250 you know some of the material.
If you help for a two-hour shift you get a t-shirt and admission. See http://mrsec.wisc.edu/edetc/EExpo/index.html for
more information and talk to George to sign up.
Internship Opportunities
Independent Study Internship At Kerry Ingredients and Flavours, Beloit, Wisconsin
Kerry is an international food services corporation whose research and development
operation has just moved into its new U.S. headquarters building in Beloit.
Shanna Dell '10 and Ellie Hirte '09 have had Duffy internships there during
the academic year. This position will probably be available again next year,
if you are interested.
Kerry is also opening up a summer internship program. This summer, they will
offer internships to current sophomores, who may earn academic credit for the
experience now and may be eligible for a paid internship later. This experience
would provide an excellent opportunity for those who may want to consider a
career in industry, either on the technical side or with the idea of moving
into marketing or management.
If you are interested in either internship opportunity, talk with Laura Parmentier
or Brock Spencer about the details and how to apply.
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Congratulations!
Winter Academic All-Midwest Conference Team
Diana Sopkowicz ('11 Biochemistry) – Basketball
Tanishka Armbrister ('10 Biochemistry) – Track
Hilary Schwafer ('09 Biochemistry) - Track
Beloit alumna Elise Marquie (chem minor '08) was recently accepted into the
Watts School of Nursing in Durham North Carolina.
Summer Opportunities
Environmental Internship
The National Council for Science and the Environment has extended the application
deadline for summer internships to April 10th. Please review the requirements
here <http://ncseonline.org/01about/cms.cfm?id=1144> or send an email
to internships@ncseonline.org.
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Congratulations!
Kelsey Frei (Biochemsitry '09) has been accepted for graduate work in the School
of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Tess Jacquez (Chemistry '11) has been offered a summer research position in
the University of Iowa's REU program in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Fern Toh (biochemistry '09) has been offered an internship at Orlandi Inc in
NY this summer doing lab chemistry in the area of promotional products for
the fine-fragrance, candle, and cosmetic industries. For graduate study next
year, she has been accepted will full support and tuition remission into graduate
programs in Medicinal Chemistry at University of Kentucky, Oregon State University,
and a fellowship award with full support at University of Illinois Chicago.
She has also been accepted into the Biochemistry graduate program at Rosalind
Franklin University of Medicine and Science will full support and tuition remission.
Summer Opportunities
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a summer internship available
on stream management. Three positions are available, headquartered in St. Paul
but with travel throughout the state. The pay is $11.50/hr. To apply, mail,
fax, or email 1) a letter of interest that highlights your relevant qualifications,
2) a photocopy of transcripts, and 3) a resume including at least two references
to: Ann Kuitunen, Stream Habitat Program, Division of Ecological Services,
500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55156. Phone 651-259-5113. Fax 651-297-7483.
Email ann.kuitunen@dnr.state.mn.us . The deadline for receipt of applications
is April 6th.
Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship
The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship provides scholarships for female undergraduate
majors in chemistry or related disciplines who are beginning their junior or
senior year of study. The scholarship is a one-time award on the basis of both
need and academic success. The award amount is subject to available funding,
but will be a minimum of $1,500. The award may be used to defray tuition, books,
and lab fees. Applicants should meet the following criteria: rising junior
or senior female undergraduate student; enrolled full-time at an accredited
college or university; major in chemistry or chemistry-related science (pre-med
students are not eligible); completed research or plan to conduct research
during undergraduate years; minimum overall GPA of 3.25; US citizen or permanent
resident; and, able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to
an award letter from the applicant’s institution and estimated unmet
need for the upcoming academic year. The application deadline is April 1, 2009.
To learn more, go to www.acs.org/diversity under Awards & Recognition.
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Congratulations!
Welcome to Li Shen, Class of 2012, a newly declared Chemistry major.
Anny Nguyen (Biochemistry ‘10) is one of only four students selected
for a summer research position in the UW-Madison Molecular and Environmental
Toxicology Summer Research Program.
Tess Jacquez (Chemistry '11) has been offered a summer research position at
Syracuse University on an organic synthesis project.
Dana Dieringer (Biochemistry '10) was accepted to the University of Iowa's
Microbiology Summer Program. She will be working in an immunology lab, studying
the formation of the antibody repertoire.
Work Opportunity
A local family needs tutoring for two boys in chemistry and one in pre-algebra,
probably twice a week. The mother can bring them to campus any time after school
hours; she will pay by the hour. If you are interested, please call Rhonda,
(630) 863-5113, at any time and make arrangements about when the boy(s) would
come, to where, the hourly rate, and when payments would be made. Best if you
could make arrangements before you may leave for break.
Please let me know if you contact her.
Paul J. Campbell, Chair
Mathematics and Computer Science
American Chemical Society – Great Lakes Regional Meeting
May 13-16, 2009 at the Lincolnshire Marriot, between Chicago and Milwaukee.
A chance to give a paper or poster on your research. Special rate for students
who attend or present. See http://glrm2009.org/index.html for the program,
special events, and to submit an abstract of a paper.
Summer Opportunities
EPA Summer Opportunities for Students
EPA has announced a web site for students seeking summer employment opportunities,
primarily in the Washington DC area, but in some regional offices as well
(Boston, New York). Student Summer Employment Program: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency is looking for energetic and highly motivated students
for summer employment. Numerous opportunities are available within EPA for
students to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the mission
of protecting human health and safeguarding the environment. Student summer
employment opportunities are available at EPA’s headquarters in Washington,
D.C., and at regional office and laboratory locations nationwide. http://www.epa.gov/ohr/student/
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Congratulations!
Derek Keefer has accepted to Penn State in materials chemistry with a teaching
fellowship for support and will be visiting them in March. He did research
at Penn State last summer.
Fern Toh has been accepted for graduate work at the Rosalind Franklin University
Department of Biochemistry. She has an interview later this month at the University
of Illinois-Chicago in Medicinal Chemistry.
Leah Kelly is back from her recruitment trip to the University of Arizona,
where the Chemistry Department offered her a teaching assistantship.
GRE Help
Are you planning to take the GRE? Need a review of your quantitative skills
prior to taking the GRE? If so, visit the Learning Enrichment and Disability
Services office (2nd floor Pearsons) to sign up for free, individual tutoring
in this area. Each student will be allowed a maximum of 8 hours of tutoring
(2 hours per week maximum) to assist in this review.
Summer Opportunities
Southern Illinois University – NSF REU Program in Materials Research
Our program is particularly interested in attracting candidates (preferably
in their first, second, or third years of college) from groups traditionally
under-represented in Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering; as always, all applications
are welcome. Application forms and details about the program are available
on-line at: http://mtc.engr.siu.edu/reu/. This year’s application deadline
is March 2, 2009; while this date marks when we will begin reviewing applications,
we will still consider application materials that are received a few days beyond
this date.
The REU program runs for a 10-week period over the summer. Participating students
will work with mentors from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering
to perform materials research (broadly defined)—with emphases in nanoscience/nanotechnology,
energy research, smart materials, biomaterials, materials characterization,
and materials fabrication among other subjects. In this program, students will
work on independent research projects and receive hands-on training in the
use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and methods.
Student benefits include a $4,400 stipend (increased by 10% over last year),
$1,000 research expenditure allowance, free college housing, and a travel allowance
to facilitate transportation from the student’s home institution.
North Dakota State University
The Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials has an NSF REU summer research
program for current juniors majoring in chemistry or a related field. $4000
stipend for 10 weeks. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible – offers
may be made as early as March 31st. See http://cpm.ndsu.nodak.edu/
Bayer HealthCare (from a biochemistry alumna who works for them in Berkeley)
The Bayer HealthCare College Intern Program is a professional development program
designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with career-related
and real world work experiences. Interns are recruited and selected based on
their career focus, educational standing, academic curriculum, and leadership
potential. We welcome students of all majors to apply for these internships.
Benefits to the Intern
Challenging and stimulating projects in leading technology operations
Application of school learning and knowledge of practical work situations
Ability to explore the business and culture of a leading, international bio-tech
company
Building of network and contacts for career mentorship and guidance
Development of future employment opportunities with Bayer HealthCare
Students will be considered from any four or five-year accredited US college
or university. In addition, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be a full-time student
Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of internship
Must be a sophomore or higher and be returning to school the next term
Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Students must successfully complete a medical evaluation, drug screen, and
background check prior to start of employment.
All interns must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Bayer will not provide immigration sponsorship for interns.
Internship opportunities will be posted online after February 16, 2009. The
deadline for student applications is March 15, 2009. To view openings, visit
http://www.bayerjobs.com and search by keywords "Summer Intern."
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Science Center Pot Luck Dinner
At 6pm on the evening of February 22nd your friendly neighborhood Geology Club
will be hosting a potluck dinner in the atrium. Our new building caters to
bringing the sciences together and to build a stronger community. The Geology
Club's goal for the potluck is to build off that and get all of us together
for a delicious meal. We have charged each department with a specific course
to bring. Chemistry sign-up sheet is posted on the board between offices
420 and 421. The deadline for sign up will be Wednesday February 18th
at 5pm.
Chem – appetizers (sign-up sheet outside chemistry offices)
Bio - deserts
CompSci - plates/cups/utensils
Psychology - salads
Geo - main dishes
Physics - veggies/fruit
Math - drinks
If there are any questions please shoot me an e-mail and I will get right back
to you. Thank you and I hope to see you there.
Chief Geologist Max Siegrist
Congratulations!
Paul Mueller has been accepted for graduate school in chemistry at the University
of Iowa with full support as a graduate teaching assistant. Paul did materials
chemistry research there last summer in their NSF REU program.
Kelsey Frei has been accepted to the Midwestern School of Pharmacy in Chicago.
Leah Kelly has been accepted for graduate work at the University of Arizona,
where she did research last summer. This past weekend, they flew her out to
look at the program as part of one of their grad student recruiting weekends.
Stephen Rudisill has been accepted for graduate study in materials chemistry
with support through teaching assistantships and/or fellowships at the University
of Wisconsin – Madison, the University of California – Davis (which
is offering an upcoming recruiting weekend visit), and the University of Minnesota – Twin
Cities where he did research last summer.
Scholarship Opportunity
The American Chemical Society is offering the 2009 Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship
for a current sophomore or junior who is a female undergraduate major in chemistry
or a related discipline. The award, based on need and scholarship, will be
a minimum of $1,500. Apply online at http://www.acs.org/diversity under Awards & Recognition.
The application deadline is April 1, 2009.
Summer Opportunities
Schweppe Scholars Program
Students are invited to apply to the Schweppe Scholars Program for 2009. This
program funds 9 weeks of summer biomedical research and living expenses in
the Chicago area. Applicants must be current Beloit College students with a
strong interest in biomedical research. Preference will be given to second
and third year students who have not yet had a biomedical research experience.
Because this funding is not yet confirmed, all students are encouraged to apply
to other programs as well.
Students should submit their applications to Professor Micho Gravis by March 4. In the letter of application (~2 pages), students should discuss career goals and research interests. Students should also describe any previous research experience. Students should use the internet to find biomedical research scientists at Chicago area universities (especially, Northwestern, Rush, University of Chicago, Loyola) who are doing research related to their interests. We have strong ties with Dr. Alan Wolfe, a microbiologist at Loyola and Dr. Larry Thomas, an immunologist at Rush, and they will both be welcoming students into their labs this year. Students should not contact their preferred labs now, but should include a list of at least 3 possible scientist-mentors and their contact information.
In addition to the written essay, a complete application must include a resume, a record of college grades, and a letter of recommendation from one science professor. Please also indicate if you will be able to commute from home or if you will need to find housing in Chicago.
The Schweppe Program has provided a wonderful opportunity for Beloit students, but we are not assured of funding for the 2009 program until April. You will be notified of your acceptance by April 3 contingent upon confirmation of funding.
For more information contact Professor Micho Gravis (gravisd@beloit.edu).
LAKE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency is hiring an intern student to assist
in its lake management efforts. Interested students will have an opportunity
to not only work on one of Wisconsin’s premier lakes, but also learn
the “ins and outs” of local lake management. Students majoring
in biology, water resource management, limnology or related fields should
apply. The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency is an inter-municipal lake management
agency charged with the management of one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful
lakes. Geneva Lake is a 5,462-acre mesotrophic lake with a 13,000-acre watershed.
It is located in south central Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin
and is one of the major recreational destinations for northeastern Illinois
and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates should be familiar with the chemical, physical and biological workings
of a lake and its watershed. Candidates should possess good speaking, writing
and computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity
with Access, Power Point and the Internet will be helpful. Responsibilities
will include fieldwork, data analysis, report preparation, web page preparation
and presentations to local governmental bodies (zoning committees, town boards,
etc.). A specific project that will be the responsibility of the intern will
be aquatic plant survey with an update of the Aquatic Plant Management Plan.
The position is a full-time summer intern position running from approximately
mid-May through the end of August. Exact hours, start and end dates are negotiable.
Starting pay is $10.00 per hour depending on experience and skills.
Interested candidates should send a resume, references and a list of completed
coursework to: Theodore W. Peters, Director Geneva Lake Environmental Agency
350 Constance Blvd. George Williams Campus of Aurora University P.O. Box 914
Williams Bay, WI 53191 Office 262-245-4532 glea@genevaonline.com
For After You Graduate
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's program in infectious
diseases for a VDM/Ph.D. combined degree. <http://www.PennVetPhD.org>
The University of Vermont Environmental Law Center offers JD and Masters of
Environmental Law and Policy programs, as well as a summer session. <http://www.vermontlaw.edu/summer>
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Fall Course Schedules
Please check the tentative fall schedule of courses for the sciences posted
near the reception desk at the east end of the atrium. If you find conflicts
among courses that you need, please report them immediately to the appropriate
department chairs so that we can work on them. Since the schedules are due
to the Registrar soon, check now.
ACS Overcoming Challenges Award
The Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society is soliciting
applications for the 2009 Overcoming Challenges Award, designed to recognize
a woman undergraduate for her efforts in overcoming hardship to achieve success
in chemistry. The recipient will receive a plaque, a monetary award of $250,
and a $1000 travel stipend for expenses to attend the Fall 2009 ACS National
Meeting to accept the award. For a woman undergraduate who has completed
one semester of college-level chemistry and can demonstrate that she has
overcome hardship (economic, personal, or academic) in pursuit of her education.
Deadline for application is May 1, 2009. For details see the announcement
posted in the hallway outside the chemistry offices or contact diversity
@acs.org.
Pancakes – All You Can Eat
Turtle Town Volunteer Fire Department Benefit Pancake Feed
Saturday, February 14th, 7 AM – 4 PM
Turtle Town Hall (home of the Turtle Grange) in Shopiere
Contact Brock Spencer for details or a ride.
Science Center Pot Luck Dinner
At 6pm on the evening of February 22nd your friendly neighborhood Geology Club
will be hosting a potluck dinner in the atrium. Our new building caters to
bringing the sciences together and to build a stronger community. The Geology
Club's goal for the potluck is to build off that and get all of us together
for a delicious meal. We have charged each department with a specific course
to bring. We will put sign up sheets in each of the seminar rooms. The deadline
for sign up will be Wednesday February 18th at 5pm.
Chem – appetizers (sign-up sheet outside chemistry offices)
Bio - deserts
CompSci - plates/cups/utensils
Phychology - salads
Geo - main dishes
Physics - veggies/fruit
Math - drinks
If there are any questions please shoot me an e-mail and I will get right back
to you. Thank you and I hope to see you there.
Chief Geologist Max Siegrist
Chemistry Club T-Shirts
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Muggers
A new shipment of Markson Muggers (pyrex beaker with handle) has just arrived.
350 mL for $8.00 or 600 mL for $10. See Brock Spencer.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Fall Course Schedules
Please check the tentative fall schedule of courses for the sciences posted
near the reception desk at the east end of the atrium. If you find conflicts
among courses that you need, please report them immediately to the appropriate
department chairs so that we can work on them. Since the schedules are due
to the Registrar soon, check now.
Special Seminar - Careers in Environmental Science and Management
Ken Foreman of the Semester in Environmental Science in Woods Hole, Massachusetts,
will give at talk entitled, "How Ecosystems Science & the SES can
help prepare you for Careers in Environmental Science & Management.” He’ll
discuss what the Ecosystems Center does and how this work informs decisions
about applied issues. He’ll discuss the careers of several students
and how the Semester in Environmental Science helped them.
The Semester in Environmental Science is a semester-long field and laboratory
training course in ecosystems ecology and biogeochemistry sponsored every fall
by the Marine Biology Lab. Several Beloit students have attended this program.
11:30 AM – 1:00PM, Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Science Center 350.
Pizza will be served!
Contact Brock Spencer for additional information.
Semester in Environmental Science
Dr. Ken Foreman, Director, Semester in Environmental Science at the Marine
Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA will be on campus next Monday, February
9th, to talk with students about opportunities to take a fall semester in
Woods Hole. Beloit students have had excellent research-based experiences
there in the past. Details will be forthcoming for his schedule, which will
probably include an opportunity to meet with him over lunch. If you have
a particular interest in this program and would like to talk with Dr. Foreman,
please contact Ken Yasuakwa, who is organizing his visit.
Science Center Pot Luck Dinner
At 6pm on the evening of February 22nd your friendly neighborhood Geology Club
will be hosting a potluck dinner in the atrium. Our new building caters to
bringing the sciences together and to build a stronger community. The Geology
Club's goal for the potluck is to build off that and get all of us together
for a delicious meal. We have charged each department with a specific course
to bring. We will put sign up sheets in each of the seminar rooms. The deadline
for sign up will be Wednesday February 18th at 5pm.
Chem - appetizers
Bio - deserts
CompSci - plates/cups/utensils
Psychology - salads
Geo - main dishes
Physics - veggies/fruit
Math - drinks
If there are any questions please shoot me an e-mail and I will get right back
to you. Thank you and I hope to see you there.
Chief Geologist Max Siegrist
Summer Opportunities
Johns Hopkins University - Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
CTY is seeking outstanding staff to work in our summer programs. The Center
for Talented Youth offers challenging 3-week academic programs for highly
talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country
and around the world. Locations throughout the United States, Mexico, China,
and Spain.
Teaching Assistant
The primary responsibilities of teaching assistants (TAs) are tutoring students,
assisting with the paperwork of a class, teaching the class as requested
by the instructor, supervising late afternoon/evening study sessions, assisting
with administrative tasks such as photocopying and completing the end of
session inventory, prepare lab sessions and generally helping to ensure that
the class runs smoothly.
Sample courses:
Crystals and Polymers
Chemistry in Society
Fast-Paced High School Chemistry
Medical Sciences: Pharmacology & Toxicology
Nuclear Science
For more information about these and other science courses visit http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment/science.html
Honors in Biochemistry and Chemistry
To qualify for honors, you must (1) have at least a B average in departmental
courses taken at Beloit College, (2) have completed independent research
equivalent to 1-2 courses of Beloit College work, and (3) prepare a comprehensive
report based on your work. If you meet these criteria, please send an e-mail
message to Laura Parmentier (parmentr@beloit.edu) requesting consideration
for honors, listing the departmental courses for your major (biology and/or
chemistry courses) you have taken and are currently taking at Beloit College,
the grades in each of them, your major GPA, a description of your independent
research project and in what form you presented your work (comprehensive
written report, oral presentation at appropriate research symposium, etc.).
Please submit this information by 15 March 2009.
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Friday Open House
We will be hosting a Biochemistry/Chemistry open house for students and families
here for the Presidential Scholarship interviews this weekend. Laura and
George could use some students to help them in the Instrument (409) and Organic
(408) labs from 2:00-3:30 this Friday. Please let them know if you can help
out.
Scholarship
The Udall scholarship provides $5000 to students who are interested in environmental
science and policy and/or Native American policy or health care.
Sophomores and juniors who have a B average or better are eligible to compete
for this scholarship. Four Beloit students have competed successfully for these
scholarships during the last several years. If you are interested in competing
for this scholarship, please contact Yaffa Grossman as soon as possible, but
no later than Friday, February 6, at grossman@beloit.edu.
We will hold a Beloit College competition to select students to send forward
to the national competition. The application includes several brief essays
on your interest in environmental science and policy, a longer essay that describes
a significant speech, legislative act, or public policy statement by Morris
Udall and its relationship to your interests and career goals, and three letters
of recommendation Drafts of this application will be evaluated in the Beloit
College competition The deadlines are February 16 for the Beloit level competition
and March 1 for the national competition Additional information on the scholarship
may be found at http://www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.htm.
Travel Abroad Scholarship
The State Department has opened a competition for travel scholarships for students
between the ages of 18 and 25, who have not previously traveled abroad. Named
after Laura Bush, applications are due March 2 for travel to different countries
lasting 4 to 6 weeks. Information about the scholarship and application instructions
can be found at: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm.
These are highly competitive scholarships. A list of projects funded to-date
by the scholarship can be found on the scholarship website.
Math Modeling Contest
The annual Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling / Mathematical Contest in
Modeling takes place this year Thurs. 7 P.M. -- Mon. 7 P.M., Feb 5--9. It
features a choice of three problems: continuous, discrete, interdisciplinary.
The ideal team has 3 individuals who among them can model flexibly, analyze
mathematical solutions, do computer programming, and write a technical report
well. In the past, Beloit has placed teams in the Outstanding category (top
2%, with their reports published in The UMAP Journal of Undergraduate Mathematics
and Its Applications).
An organizational meeting about the contest for potential participants will
be held on Friday (1/30) at 3:45, in SC 402, after Math Colloquium. For information
see the poster advertising the contest on the bulletin board outside SC 212
or contact Paul Campbell.
Summer Opportunities
Lehigh University – Chemistry Department
Complementary perspectives of both academic and industrial mentors on the conduct
of chemical and biochemical research. Students in the program will conduct
research over a 10-week period, beginning in June and ending in August. A stipend
of $3000 will be provided, as well as paid campus housing. The application
deadline is March 15, 2009. You can apply online at http://cas.lehigh.edu/CASWeb/Content/default.aspx?pageid=817
North Dakota Department of Health
The North Dakota Department of Health has a variety of summer employment opportunities
available. Individuals must be enrolled in a college or university or have
a bachelor’s degree and possess a desire for a career in chemistry,
microbiology, geology, hydrology, the environmental sciences, or in natural
resource management with coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology,
biochemistry, geology, engineering or other related physical or natural science.
Salary range $8.50-$12.50/hr based on education and experience. Deadline
February 27. If you are interested, please submit a State of North Dakota
Application for Employment Form (SFN 10950) along with a college transcript
to the North Dakota Department of Health, Human Resources Office, 600 East
Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301, Bismarck, ND 58505-0200, phone number 701.328.2392.
Indicate on the application form which position(s) you are applying for.
Application forms may be obtained at the Health Department, any North Dakota
Job Service Office or a North Dakota college or university counseling center.
Applications may also be downloaded from the Health Department website at
http://www.health.state.nd.us/HumanResources/.
For After You Graduate
Teach English in China or Hong Kong
On Tuesday, February 3 at 4:00 there will be an information session in International
House about the following opportunities for graduating seniors:
Teaching English at Henan University in Kaifeng, China: https://www.beloit.edu/oie/news/teach_english_henan.html
Visiting Tutor Program at Lingnan University in Hong Kong: https://www.beloit.edu/oie/news/lingnan_tutor_announce.html
Applications for both are due February 16 in the Office of International Education, with interviews to take place the week of February 23. The first two students to hold this position at Henan University were a biology and an environmental studies major.
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Summer Opportunities
California NanoSystems Institute
An NSF REU summer research program in Nanosystems Chemistry and Engineering
at the University of California – Los Angeles for current juniors with
a GPA of 3.0 or above and an interest in nanotechnology. Women and underrepresented
minorities are specifically encouraged to apply. $4500 stipend, on-campus housing,
and travel to UCLA are provided. Application deadline February 13th. For details
and to apply see http://www.cnsi.ucla.edu/reu-nanocer/.
Illinois Governor's Environmental Corps
For those of you live in Illinois, this looks interesting:
Governor's Environmental Corps - Summer Internship Program
http://www.epa.state.il.us/gec/index.html
North Dakota State University
NSF REU program at the Center for Protease Research hosted by the Departments
of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Veterinary and
Microbiological Sciences, and Biological Sciences.. Housing and $4000 stipend.
Deadline March 1. See http://www.ndsu.edu/cpr/.
Dartmouth College – Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
The program is funded by the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program
and the Department of Defense ASSURE program to support ten physics, engineering,
and chemistry students to participate in current research at the Center for
Nanomaterials Research at Dartmouth. Additional information, including application
forms and further details about the program are available on-line at http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/nanomaterials by clicking on the "summer program" link. The March 13th deadline
is quickly approaching, so be sure to contact nanomaterials@dartmouth.edu for
more information. Through the program, undergraduates work for nine weeks with
faculty in state-of-the-art facilities on independent research projects in
nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Weekly discussion sessions and trips to regional
research labs are included. Participants receive a stipend of $4,050 and on-campus
housing is provided. In addition, participants receive a lab supply budget
and are reimbursed for up to $700 for travel from their home institution to
attend the program.
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Muggers
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Welcome back to Wisconsin's Winter Wonderland! Expect a Chem Club outing to enjoy it soon.
Summer Opportunities
Still time to apply for a summer research internship, but deadlines will start
coming soon. If you have not already done so, check out the National Science
Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) web site at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm to search for openings by subject area or geographic location. Also check
past issues of this newsletter for programs that have sent us information
to recruit students.
NSF Program in Solid State Chemistry
This is a 9-week, multi-institutional program in solid state chemistry research
for undergraduates under the direction of a recognized authority in the field.
A stipend plus a housing supplement and travel expenses are paid for all
participants. The program starts with tutorial sessions at the University
of Oregon (6/14- 6/20). After the tutorial the participants will travel to
a university or industrial laboratory of their choice for an eight-week research
program, and will then reconvene at Oregon State University for a final symposium
(8/14-8/15) before the trip home. Students who are US citizens or permanent
residents are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to undergraduate
students who are rising seniors. $4200 stipend plus travel and housing. Program
details and a list of Host Laboratories is available at: http://ssmchem.uoregon.edu/.
Deadline February 23, 2009. Beloit students have participated.
UW Madison Synchrotron Radiation Center
Atoms and molecules, biophysics and earth science, materials science and nanotechnology.
For current sophomores and juniors considering graduate school in a science.
$4500 stipend, partial food allowance, housing, travel. Deadline February
15, 2009. See http://www.src.wisc.edu/outreach/SRC-REU/2009/SRC-REU_Summer_Internship.pdf .
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Scholarships
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program
• Undergraduate students
• U.S. citizenship required
• Funding available for Fall 2009
• Full tuition and monthly stipends
• Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or
DHS Centers of Excellence
• Application Deadline: January 6, 2009 at http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms
Internship Registration
If you are planning to register an internship, please watch for an announcement
of the new policies and procedures! Procedures for registering a credit or
non- credit internship for Spring 2009 will be in place by Registration Day.
In the meantime, students should be aware that to apply for a registered internship,
they will need a faculty sponsor, and statement of purpose (which includes
a description of the work in which they will be engaged and specific, well-articulated
learning goals). At the end of the experience, interns will need to write a
reflective summary.
We anticipate that the deadline for submission of the internship registration
form will be before the start of the internship or by March 25th, 2009 (the
last day to add second module classes), whichever date is sooner, as it has
been in the past.
As before, non-credit internships must comprise at least 90 hours; and internships
for credit must be at least 90 hours for a half unit or 180 hours for a full
unit.
Summer Opportunities [Time to apply over the break!]
Stanford Materials Research
The Center on Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular Assemblies (CPIMA) at Stanford
University is now accepting applications for our 2008 summer undergraduate
research experience (SURE) program. The CPIMA-SURE program is a 10-week program
open to all U. S. citizen and legal U.S. permanent resident undergraduate students
who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in an engineering or physical
science discipline. Students are paid a $4,500 stipend, housing is included
and some travel can be reimbursed. Applications are especially encouraged from
students at primarily undergraduate institutions, women, students who are members
of underrepresented groups, and disabled students. [We have had a Beloit student
in this program.] More details can be found on our website: http://cpima.stanford.edu/education/sure-program-reu/ Applications are due Monday February 2, 2009.
Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
§ Undergraduate students
§ U.S. citizenship required
§ Funding available for Summer 2009
§ 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities
§ $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship
location
§ Application Deadline: January 5, 2009 at http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms
ACS International Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Eighteen current sophomores and juniors majoring in chemistry, biochemistry
molecular biology, materials science, and other chemistry-related fields
will be selected for research in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK. Up to
$5600 for air travel, stipend, travel, pre-departure orientation, and presenting
at an ACS National Meeting. Deadline January 31st. Information and applications
at http://www.acs.org/ireu.
Conservation Summer Research
NSF REU summer research program at the University of Delaware College of Marine
and Earth Studies. Ten summer internships (many last year were from liberal
arts colleges) for research in marine science at their research station on
the shores of Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Student support includes
a $3,300 stipend, dormitory fee, tuition for the one-credit course, and travel
assistance for the 10-week session. Applications from women and members of
minority groups are especially encouraged. The deadline for submission is Friday,
February 23, 2009. For information and to apply see http://www.ocean.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate/summer/index.shtml
For After You Graduate
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
University of Iowa Medical School – Masters in pathology (http://grad.path.uiowa.edu)
University of Oregon – Physical Chemistry (http://www.uoregon.edu/~chem)
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Congratulations!
FALL ACADEMIC ALL-MIDWEST CONFERENCE TEAM
Sixty Beloit student-athletes have earned mention on the 2008 Fall Academic
All-Midwest Conference team. Sophomore through Senior student-athletes in the
MWC Fall sports must have achieved a grade-point-average of 3.20 or above to
qualify for the team. Beloit College’s 60 representatives on the team
ranked second in the conference behind Grinnell’s 70. Beloit Women’s
Tennis led the conference with six honorees in their sport while Cross Country
and Women’s Soccer both had the second-most in their sports with 19 and
14, respectively. Science Center majors include:
Volleyball: Tess Jacquez, So, Chemistry
Women’s Tennis: Laura Grogan, So, Health & Society; Emily Maroney,
Sr, Psychology; Julia Win, So, Integrative & Medical Biology; Erika Zevin,
Jr, Integrative & Medical Biology
Women’s Cross Country: Karen Baumann, Jr, Cellular & Molecular Biology;
Anna Edwards, Jr, Physics; Ellen Kearney, Jr, Health & Society; Hilary
Schwafel, Sr, Biochemistry; Julie Stutzbach, Jr, Ecology
Men’s Cross Country: Josh Davendonis, Jr, Ecology; Ian Jarvis, So, Physics
Men’s Soccer: Matt Percic, Jr, Physics
Women’s Soccer: Sara Kaniper, Sr, Psychology; Gina Laruffa, Jr, Psychology;
Clare Loxterkamp, Jr, Chemistry; Alisha Takahashi, Jr, Applied Chemistry
Football: Carl Anderson, Sr, Mathematics; Joe Goldufsky, Sr, Cellular & Molecular
Biology; Matt Kees, Jr, Psychology; CY Yoakum, So, Computer Science
Chemistry Advent Calendar
A new chemistry demo in Swedish added each day of December. Try Dec 2. [George
found this.] http://www.lth.se/kemijulkalender
Summer Opportunities
Apply!
The break between semesters is an ideal time to apply for some summer internships.
You can look up specific programs that have appeared in this Weekly Chemistry
Newsletter. Another excellent source in
the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
site at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm, where you can do a
search by program type or geographical location. Beloit students are very competitive
in many of these programs, so it is definitely worth the effort to apply.
Northwestern University Nanotechnology
The Northwestern University International Institute for Nanotechnology has
a 9-week summer research program open to undergraduates majoring in science
or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents. Women and minorities
are strongly encouraged to apply. $4500 stipend plus housing and travel. Deadline
February 15th. See http://www.nsec.northwestern.edu/REU.htm for information
and to apply.
NSF Solid State Materials Chemistry
A research program that starts with an introductory week of tutorials at the
University of Oregon, followed by nine weeks of research at one of a number
of academic and industrial laboratories around the country, ending with a
symposium for all participants back at Oregon State University. A $4200 stipend,
hosing stipend and all travel. Priority given to current juniors and to those
from institutions without an advanced solid state research program (like
Beloit). George Lisensky has been involved with this program for a number
of years, and we have regularly had Beloit College students selected to participate.
Deadline February 23, 2009. For information and to apply see http://ssmchem.uoregon.edu.
Harvard Forest
The Harvard University research program in ecology, at the Harvard Forest,
will take 30 students for research this summer. $5400 stipend, housing, food,
and travel are all provided. Open to undergraduates at all levels, with a
special interest in students from community colleges and small teaching colleges.
See http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ for details and to apply. Deadline
February 6th.
For After You Graduate
Teach in China
We will once more be placing May graduates as English teachers at Henan University,
our partner in Kaifeng China. The teachers have full responsibility for university
English classes with appointments beginning in late August and extending into
July. Applications will be due in February, with interviews taking place before
the March break. Contact the Office of International Education if you are interested.
[Note: The first two students from Beloit who did this were biology and environmental
majors. They had a great experience.]
Or Hong Kong
Beloit College is once more invited to nominate candidates for the Lingnan
University visiting tutor scheme. Visiting tutors are recent college graduates
with excellent, although not necessarily native-speaker, English skills. Their
job is to promote English language usage outside the classroom and to assist
with English language instruction. Beloit College graduating seniors are eligible
for these academic year appointments, the compensation for which includes a
studio apartment on the Lingnan campus, plus stipend and health insurance.
Applications will be due in the Office of International Education on Monday,
February 16, with interviews to follow before the end of the month. Further
information and an application form can be found at: http://www.ln.edu.hk/eng/tutor.htm
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Scholarships
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program awards approximately 100 undergraduate
scholarships for African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students
majoring in the chemical sciences. Scholarships are for up to $2500 for freshmen,
$3000 for sophomores, and $5000 for juniors and seniors. Summer internships
and mentoring are also part of the program. For information and to apply
see http://www.acs.org/scholars. Deadline March 1, 2009.
The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships in the biological and chemical sciences for African American students. For 2009, 15 undergraduate scholarships worth up to $25,000 will be awarded. Open to current juniors with a biological or chemical sciences major, a 3.4/4.0 GPA, and committed to undertaking two summer internships at a Merck research facility. Apply online by December 15, 2008 at http://www.uncf.org/merck.
Summer Opportunities
The 2009 National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience
for Undergraduates Program (NNIN REU)
[Beloit students are regularly accepted for this program. Apply!]
For the summer of 2009, the NNIN REU Program is looking for engineering and
science students with broad interests across disciplines focusing on nanotechnology.
Minority and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply, along with
students with no previous research experience. The undergraduates taking part
in the ten-week NNIN REU program will receive hands-on nanoscience and technology
experience through research with applications to bio-engineering, chemistry,
electronics, materials science, optics, opto-electronics, physics, and the
life sciences. The research projects are designed and supervised by the faculty
and technical staff at the NNIN research facilities. Interns work with faculty
and graduate students on projects using the unique resources offered at their
award site. A scientific convocation, attended by all the network interns,
is held in August to allow each intern the opportunity to present their work
to their peers in the form of a concise scientific presentation. Interns also
must complete a written report, akin to a research paper, summarizing the findings
of their research project. These reports are published as the NNIN REU Research
Accomplishments.
The NNIN REU Program is supported by the National Science Foundation, and is
co-sponsored by NNIN and its industrial sponsors. Participants receive a $4,000
stipend, plus housing and all travel expenses to their research site and the
convocation site. They may be responsible for their own meals.
For information and to apply see http://reu.nnin.org/. Deadline February 11,
2009 for selection with the award process beginning on March 11, 2009.
University of California, Irvine
NSF REU program in biogeochemistry and climate change providing housing, meals,
travel, and a stipend for current sophomores and juniors. Deadline February
1, 2009. See http://www.ess.uci/edu/~jkmoore/ucireuhomepage.htm.
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
University of Arizona – Chemistry Department – all traditional areas of chemistry plus astro-chemistry, chemical biology, and materials/polymer chemistry.
University of Southern California – Chemistry Department including a new Program in Drug Discovery with the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department and the School of Pharmacy.
Medical College of Wisconsin Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
University of Kansas 4-year graduate fellowships for $24,500 plus tuition
and fees.
University of Oregon industrial internship program leading to a masters degree
(usually in one year) in photovoltaic and semiconductor processing, polymers
and coatings, optical materials and devices, or organic synthesis and organometallics.
Interns earn $2,000-$5,400/month and 90% are offered permanent employment at
the participating industrial lab. See http://internship.uoregon.edu/.
University of California, Irvine – Earth System Science with research
focused on atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, and physical climate.
See http://www.ess.uci.edu/.
University of Missouri, Kansas City – School of Biological Sciences
University of Alaska, Fairbanks – Environmental Chemistry
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Scholarships
The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, local Rubber Groups and
industry companies recognize and support the need for financial assistance
in obtaining a college degree. With this in mind, there are many scholarships
available for those students who wish to pursue a degree in rubber technology,
polymer science or the chemical profession. The Rubber Division offers three
$5,000 for current sophomores and juniors with a major in Chemistry, Physics,
Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or other technical discipline
with relevance to the rubber industry. Deadline March 1st. Contact Christie
Robinson at 330-972-6938.
Summer Opportunities
American Chemical Society-International Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Program
[Beloit chemistry and biology students have participated in this program!]
Are you an undergraduate student majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, materials
science or molecular biology? Are you interested in living and doing research
in Germany, France, Italy or the UK next summer? If you are a current sophomore
or junior with prior research experience, the American Chemical Society encourages
you to apply for the ACS-IREU program. This program, funded by the US National
Science Foundation (NSF), allows US citizens or residents currently enrolled
at US institutions to participate in a 10-week research program at various
universities in Germany or at one of the following institutions:
* CPE-Lyon (France)
* University of Perugia (Italy)
* University of Strathclyde (Scotland, United Kingdom)
Selected applicants will receive a generous award - up to $5,600 for air travel,
living expenses, insurance, pre-departure orientation, language instruction,
and presenting at an ACS National meeting.
For more information and application materials go to www.acs.org/ireu or write
to ireu@acs.org.
Applications are now open. All application materials are due January 31, 2009.
Ecoinformatics Summer Institute in Oregon
WHO: Undergraduates and early career graduate students from all over the U.S.
WHAT: Summer institute experience for 3 credit hours, stipend, housing, travel
money provided.
WHEN: June 15th-August 21st, 2009.
Application deadline Feb. 16th, 2009.
WHERE: HJ Andrews Experimental Forest on the McKenzie River and at OSU in Corvallis.
HOW: Please visit website for more information and on how to apply:
http://eco-informatics.engr.oregonstate.edu/
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Congratulations!
Chemistry major Tess Jacquez '11 has been named to the All-Midwest Conference
Volleyball First Team. Environmental Chemistry major Bo Wilkins '10 has been
named to the All-Midwest Conference Soccer First Team.
Chemistry Seminar
November 21, Friday, 1:00 pm, Science Center - Room 301
Dr. Carey (Meyer) Cameron, M.D. ('94 Biology) and Dr. Tara Sander, Ph.D. ('94
Biochemistry) will lead a discussion on life after Beloit, including options
for graduate and medical school.
Title: “From Boone’s and Beer at Beloit to Booming Careers”.
The talk will be ~40 minutes, with 10 minutes for Q&A. Carey graduated
from MCW (Medical College of Wisconsin) with an MD, and Tara got her BA at
Beloit, Ph.D. at MCW, post-doc'd at Harvard, and is now a professor of biochemistry
at MCW.
Biological Chemistry Major Approved!
A new Biological Chemistry major was approved at Academic Senate yesterday.
A summary of this new track in the Chemistry Department, which complements
the interdisciplinary Biochemistry Major and the molecular biology major
track in the Biology Department, will be distributed shortly, along with
the Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Applied Chemistry requirements.
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates
The latest issue of In Chemistry, the magazine for ACS student affiliates (available
in the 414 Chemistry/Biochemistry student office) has a useful article on "Doing
Science Abroad" that covers both study abroad and foreign research and
internship opportunities. It also has features on finding undergraduate research
opportunities and on careers in chemistry, including forensics and cosmetic
chemistry
Green Plants in the Science Center
As a component of a ENVS 280 (Buildings as Teachers) project, we are seeking
students' (and other occupants) views regarding bringing more plants into
the Science Center. There is a whiteboard section in the atrium asking for
ideas of how green plants should be incorporated into such a green building.
Please take a minute to suggest what type of plants you would like to see,
or how you would love to see them arranged (traditional potted plants vs.
versatile planters). Even outrageous ideas are welcome! For those with great
interest and great ideas, please email us your opinions!
Thanks,
Sarah Grogan <grogans@stu.beloit.edu>
Anna Goff <goffa@stu.beloit.edu>
Gavrila Piper <piperg@stu.beloit.edu>
ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting, May 13-16, 2009
[Note: This is nearby and conveniently timed this year, just before Commencement.
Consider submitting a paper or poster, and we can also arrange to take a
group to attend the meeting.]
The 38th Great Lakes Regional meeting (GLRM) will be held May 13 - 16, 2009 at the Lincolnshire Marriott in Lincolnshire, IL. The theme for this meeting is "A Better Environment Through Chemistry." Symposia planned for the meeting include a plenary lecture presented by the head of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute, and sessions including the following:
* small chemical business
* medicinal chemistry
* plant biochemistry
* material science
* polymer chemistry
* non-crystalline X-ray structural chemistry and the environment
* molecular simulation and the environment
* environmental chemistry and the Great Lakes
* food chemistry
* issues and resources in chemical health and safety
There will be general sessions in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. In addition, a number of workshops and other events are planned including career workshops, ethics workshops, and an evening at the Lincolnshire Marriott dinner theater. Finally, the celebration dinner for the Willard Gibbs Awardee is planned. The Willard Gibbs Award is given to publicly recognize eminent chemists who, through years of application and devotion, have brought to the world developments that enable everyone to live more comfortably and to understand this world better.
Lincolnshire, IL is a suburb of Chicago, and so, many activities located in Chicago are available by train from the meeting location.
The call for papers has just opened. Please go to our website at http://www.glrm2009.org for the latest information on the meeting. You may submit an abstract for a paper or poster at http://glrm2009.org/presenter_info.html.
Pearson Student Advisory Board
Leading global media company, Pearson, is seeking bright, motivated college
students to be part of the Pearson Student Advisory Board program from June
2009 - June 2010 for their Higher Education business.
Why Should Students Join?
• $1,000 stipend and complimentary copies of Pearson textbooks.
• Résumé-building, real world experience - before graduation.
• Exciting, all-expenses paid summits with senior Pearson executives.
• Travel on an as needed basis to complete special assignments.
• The opportunity to collaborate with smart, ambitious students.
• Time commitment averages 5 hours per week.
Application Guidelines
• Students at four-year colleges must be in their second or third year
at the time of application.
• All majors are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Submit the following to studentrelations@pearson.com by December 31, 2008:
• Cover letter highlighting student's qualifications
• Résumé
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or employer
• Transcript of courses and grades (official or unofficial)
If you cannot submit your application electronically, please mail it to the
following address:
Pearson Education / Stephanie Hartzband
75 Arlington St. Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116
For More Information or Questions
Go to http://pearsonstudents.com/, or
contact studentrelations@pearson.com.
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Summer Opportunities
Medical College of Wisconsin
MCW is currently accepting applications for their Summer Program for Undergraduate
Research (SPUR) that a number of our students have participated in quite
successfully. They like Beloit students. The program is open to current freshman,
sophomores, and juniors with a GPA of 3.2 or above for 10 weeks of research
with stipend, housing nearby for those from outside the area. Particularly
for those interested in getting a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D eventually. The final
deadline for applications is February 15, 2009, but early applications are
encouraged. See http://www.mcw.edu/display/docid23576.htm
ACS NUCLEAR & RADIOCHEMISTRY UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOOLS
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA and
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, Long Island, NY
[Beloit has had students participate in this program in the past.]
The Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology of the American Chemical Society
(ACS) is sponsoring two intensive six-week Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry
for undergraduates. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. Fellowships
include a stipend of $3700, all tuition and fees, transportation to and from
the Summer School location, housing, books, and laboratory supplies. Transferable
college credit will be awarded through the ACS accredited chemistry programs
at San Jose State University (7 units) or the State University of New York
at Stony Brook (6 units).
Candidates should be undergraduates, with an interest in nuclear science, who will complete their junior year by the Summer of 2009. They should have completed at least two years of chemistry, one year of physics, and one year of calculus. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The Summer Schools are limited to 12 students at each site. Announcement of awards will be made in mid March 2009. The summer school session will be June 14, 2009 through July 25, 2009.
The course will consist of lectures on the fundamentals of nuclear science, radiochemistry, and their applications in related fields. Laboratory work will introduce you to state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology used routinely in basic and applied nuclear science. In addition to the formal instruction, the course will include a Guest Lecture Series and tours of nearby research centers at universities and National Laboratories. Students will meet and interact with prominent research scientists from universities and the DOE national labs who are actually working in nuclear and radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, environmental restoration, and related fields.
Participants in the 2009 Summer Schools will be encouraged to join a research project during the following summer at a university or federal research institution. Considerable personal assistance will be provided to secure summer positions and admission to Ph.D. and M.D. programs at leading universities. An "Outstanding Student" is selected from each summer school site. These students will be invited to attend the following spring national meeting of the American Chemical Society with all expenses paid. For details and applications see http://www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html/. Deadline for applications Feb. 1, 2009.
For After You Graduate
Thinking About Medical School? Explore the DO Difference!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Science Center
12:00 – 1:00pm, Science Center Room 101:
Osteopathic Medical Education, Training Doctors Who Touch Lives
Information Session with many of the Nations’ Osteopathic Medical Schools
12:00 – 2:00pm, Science Center Atrium
DO Medical School Fair, eleven programs are scheduled to attend.
Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellowships
The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation has fellowships, renewable for up to
five years, to provide support for those wanting to each a teaching credential
and then for professional development once you are teaching. Tuition, monthly
stipend, school-site mentor support, instructional materials support, expenses
for summer professional development and fellows' meetings, academic year
professional development. For information and to apply see http://www.kstf.org/.
The deadline for applications is January 14, 2009.
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
Medical College of Wisconsin Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. We have
an alumna on the faculty and regularly send students here for grad school.
See http://www.mcw.edu/gradschool .
University of Michigan interdisciplinary graduate program in Biophysics. See
http://www.umich.edu/~biophys
NIH-Oxford-Cambridge Biomedical Scholars Program.
Since 2001, NIH scientists, along with their colleagues in Oxford and Cambridge,
have created a partnership PhD training program that enables students to
access the phenomenal biomedical research resources of these world class
institutions. Every student admitted to the program is fully funded for the
length of training. When compared with traditional U.S. PhD programs, the
NIH-Oxford-Cambridge partnership is designed to significantly reduce the
time it takes to earn the doctoral degree. Our partnership students generally
earn their degrees in four years, and graduates are easily obtaining excellent
post-doc positions, faculty appointments, and positions with biotech companies,
to name a few of the opportunities awaiting these highly qualified individuals.
As we work to recruit the Class of 2009, we will be searching for highly self-directed
students with significant research experience who are ready to focus on a particular
dimension of biomedical research in their chosen fields of study. Each year,
we receive applications from the nation’s top science students. Additionally,
the NIH has cultivated agreements with the Rhodes Trust and the Marshall Commission,
enabling these talented scholars to extend their master’s degree programs
into a PhD with a U.S. lab component. The program also enrolls Goldwater, Churchill
and Gates scholarship recipients and is compatible with the NIH MD/PhD Intramural
Partnership Program. This program offers training, activities and funding for
MD/PhD students who conduct their PhD research in the intramural research program
of the NIH in preparation for a career as a physician-investigator in basic
or translational science. The application deadline for 2009 is December 15th,
Check the MD/PhD website ( http://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/prospectiveStudents/MD_PhD_ProgDesc.asp ) for additional details.
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Thinking About Medical School? Explore the DO Difference!
Osteopathic Medical Education --Training Doctors Who Touch Lives
Wednesday November 12, 2008
Information Session with Many of the Nations’ Osteopathic Medical Schools
Information Session 12:00-1:00 Science Center Conference Room 101
DO School Fair – Science Center Atrium 12:00-2:00
The following Osteopathic Medical Schools will be participating:
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU/KCOM)
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (AZCOM)
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM)
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus (LECOM-Bradenton)
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research
The latest issue is available in the 414 Student Office.
2008 International Institute for Nanotechnology Symposium
The International Institute for nanotechnology is a collaborative venture between
Northwestern University and the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National
Laboratory with $445 million in nanotechnology research, education programs,
and infrastructure. Their annual symposium will be held November 20th. Registration
is required, but is free of charge. http://www.iinano.org/symposium/2008/ .
49th Sanibel Symposium
February 26-March 3, 2009 at St. Simons Island, Georgia. Forefront theory and
computation in quantum chemistry, condensed matter and chemical physics, nanoscience,
quantum biochemistry and biophysics. The first three days will focus on biology-related
topics such as drug discovery, computational methods in undergraduate research,
and dynamics in biological function. Register at http://www.qtp.ufl.edu/sanibel/ by November 30th for a special undergraduate rate of only $250.
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
Masters of Science in Forensic Science at Cedar Crest College. http://www.cedarcrest.edu/forensicsms
Department of Chemistry at Clemson University. http://www.chemistry.clemson.edu
Joint Ph.D. program in Computational Biology at Carnegie Melon and the
University of Pittsburgh. Admissions interviews take place in the spring
and allow students an all-expenses paid opportunity to visit. http://www.compbio.cmu.edu/ .
Syracuse University M.S. in Forensic Science. See http://forensics.syr.edu/.
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by noon each Wednesday.
Summer Opportunities
The American Chemical Society's Experiential Programs (EPIC) in Chemistry provides
career-related resources for undergraduates in the chemical sciences. The
2009 Director of Experience Opportunities in Chemistry lists internships,
co-op, summer work, and fellowship programs for undergraduates in the chemical
sciences (broadly defined). The listings are searchable by state. See http://www.acs.org/epic/.
For After You Graduate
The American Chemical Society provides Careers in Brief for 30 different career
options in a wide range of chemically-related areas. Educational requirements,
employment outlook, salaries, and required skills. See http://www.acs.org/careers/ then click on "What Chemists Do" and the "Careers in Chemistry."
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides
support for over 1000 graduate students each year. $30,000 annual stipend,
$10,500 annual cost-of-education allowance, $1000 one-time international travel
allowance, renewable for up to three years. For US citizens and permanent residents
at or near the beginning of the graduate careers in a wide range of science-related
fields. Application deadline varies with field in early November. For information
go to http://www.nsf.gov/grfp/ and apply
at http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/.
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships provide similar
support to the NSF Fellowships above for three years. No military service obligation.
Application deadline January 5, 2009. For information see http://www.asee.org/ndseg/.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
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by noon each Wednesday.
Congratulations!
Chemistry major Tess Jacquez, a sophomore outside hitter for the Beloit College
Volleyball team from Pescadero, California, has been named the Midwest Conference
Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending October 19.
Campus Phone
A campus phone has been installed on the wall by the reception desk on the
floor of the atrium.
414 Student Office
Check out the new refrigerator and microwave. Remember that all majors and
minors are programmed into the system so that your card should work to open
the door. Others interested in using the office should contact Laura Parmentier.
Chemistry Seminar
Discuss interesting options for your future while learning some exciting possibilities
developing in science. Beloit alumnus Dr. Chia Hung '91, PhD immunology, will
be speaking at Chemistry Seminar on Friday, Oct. 24th, at 1:00 PM in Room 301
of the Science Center. Refreshments will be provided. See details at Chem380
link at beloit.edu/~ordman
Summer Opportunities
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Jean Morrell, an AAAS/EntryPoint recruiter will be visiting UW-Madison on November
3 to meet individually with any postsecondary student with a disability interested
in a summer internship. Many paid summer placements are available with all
types of companies. Eligibility: 3.0 minimum GPA. Any year in college/university.
Must have a verifiable disability, or a medical or mental health condition.
For information about these internships, please visit: http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/
For After You Graduate
Department of Energy Graduate Fellowships
The National Nuclear Security Administration's Stewardship Science Graduate
Fellowship Program supports graduate students in areas such as high energy-density
physics, low-energy nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme
conditions. Fellows also participate in research at a Department of Energy
laboratory. $32,400 annual stipend, all tuition and fees, yearly conferences,
$1000 yearly academic allowance – renewable for up to four years. Deadline
January 21. Apply at http://www.krellinst.org/ssgf/application/.
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
University of Michigan
Interdepartmental Chemical Biology Doctoral Program with 12 months of financial
support as a research assistant paying full tuition, subsidized health benefits,
and a stipend for the 2008-9 academic year of $26,500. See http://www.chembio.umich.edu/.
The Department of Chemistry is also recruiting grad students in analytical,
inorganic, organic, physical, and materials chemistry, as well as chemical
biology. See http://www.umich.edu/~michchem/.
University of Oregon
Doctoral program in biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, and molecular
genetics. Students apply through either the chemistry or biology department,
depending on academic preparation and interests, but are not limited to the
degree departments when choosing labs in which to complete their thesis work.
See http://biology.uoregon.edu/ and http://www.uoregon.edu/~chem/.
Vermont Law School
Master of Environmental Law and Policy program as well as JD students who want
to have an environmental law specialization. For information see http://www.vermontlaw.edu/.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Chemistry Seminar
Discuss interesting options for your future while learning some exciting possibilities
developing in science. Beloit alumnus Dr. Chia Hung '91, PhD immunology,
will be speaking at Chemistry Seminar on Friday, Oct. 24th, at 1:00 PM in
Room 301 of the Science Center. Refreshments will be provided. See details
at Chem380 link at beloit.edu/~ordman
Summer Opportunities
NSF REU Sites
A number of opportunities for summer research will be appearing soon at sites
supported by the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(REU) program. The REU web site (http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm)
allows you to search by discipline, research area, and geographical location.
Many of the listings still have last year's information, but they should be
updating soon, so check back periodically. We have had a number of Beloit science
students take advantage of these opportunities.
University of Pittsburgh
Approximately 15 summer research students will be supported under two grants
to the University of Pittsburgh Department of Pharmacology. Fellowships in
pharmacology and chemical biology provide a $3500 stipend and travel expenses
up to $500 for a 10-week research program for students considering a career
in biomedical research. The Department of Pharmacology also has a summer
research program for students wanting to apply chemistry, physics, math or
engineering to important biological problems. This NIH-sponsored program
is open to current sophomores and juniors who are US citizens for permanent
residents and provides a $5000 stipend. Decisions for both programs will
be made on a rolling basis, and competitive applicants are encouraged to
apply early. The application site opens November 1. Apply at http:///www.pharmacology.us/.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
We have regularly had students make use of this program for summer internships.
Longer-term internships of up to 12 months are also possible. All internships
are expense-paid, but do not provide a stipend. Thousands of positions are
available in national parks, forests, and historic sites for a wide variety
of disciplines. Some are in conservation education, others are in public policy
or hands-on projects, and some involve research. An extensive listing of opportunities
is available at http://thesca.org/.
University of Kentucky
The College of Pharmacy has a summer research program for students interested
in the pharmaceutical sciences. We had a Beloit student working there last
summer. The deadline for applications is not until February 20th, but an early
application is not a bad idea. Information and applications at http://www.mc.uky.edu/Pharmacy/.
University of Cincinnati
The College of Medicine has 140 summer trainee positions for research in a
wide range of biomedical sciences in the graduate school, the Cincinnati Children's
Hospital, and the Physician Scientist Training Program. For details and to
apply go to http://www.med.uc.edu/SURF/.
Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
This 10-week summer program for cancer-related research is for current sophomores
and juniors interested in a career in biomedical research who have a 3.0
GPA and intro courses in chemistry and/or biology. Housing and $3000 stipend.
Deadline February 1st. See http://www.sloankettering.edu/ for details and
application.
For After You Graduate
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
About 60 predoctoral fellowships for US citizens and nationals from underrepresented
ethnic and racial groups planning a career in teaching and research at the
college or university level. $20,000 per year to the fellow and an institutional
allowance of $2,000 per year for 3 years. Deadline November 14th. See http://national-academies.org/fellowhips/.
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Approximately 20 new fellowships awarded annually for American citizens and
permanent residents entering a Ph.D. program with an emphasis on near-term
application of applied sciences or engineering in a wide range of fields including
chemistry, materials science, computer science, and quantitative biology/biotechnology.
The fellowship provides $31,000/9 months and full tuition equivalent renewable
for up to 5 years or several other comparable options coordinated with other
sources of support. Deadline October 31st. Apply at http://www.hertzfoundation.org/.
Graduate Schools
(Note the range of programs recruiting chemistry and biochemistry graduates!)
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine graduate programs in the biomedical
sciences at http://www.med.uc.edu/GradEd/.
Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis
on cancer research. See http://www.sloankettering.edu/.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Center for Molecular Toxicology in
the Department of Biochemistry (where Katie Johnson did her graduate work).
http://www.toxicology.mc.vanderbilt.edu/.
Indiana University's Department of Chemistry (and biological chemistry). http://www.chem.indiana.edu/.
University of Kentucky's College of Pharmacy including drug discovery, drug development, therapeutic areas, and an NSF-sponsored integrated program in engineered bioactive interfaces and devices. http://www.mc.uky.edu/Pharmacy/
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