Summer Environmental Fellowship
Pesticide Action Network North America is now accepting applications from qualified
chemistry or cell/molecular biology majors for a summer fellowship to assist
with the development of the laboratory and field components of our community-based
air monitoring program. Experience in analytical and organic chemistry preferred.
We are seeking a motivated and capable chemistry student for the summer to develop
analytical methods using our brand new Varian Ion Trap GC-MS with ECD and NPD,
and help community members conduct their own air monitoring. Good communication
skills essential, working Spanish a real plus. The work is located at the University
of California - Berkeley and in San Francisco. $3000 stipend for 12 weeks. The
full fellowship description with instructions for applying is available from
Brock Spencer. Deadline is May 9.
Susan E. Kegley, Ph.D., Senior Scientist/Program Coordinator
Pesticide Action Network, North America, 49 Powell Street, Suite 500, San Francisco,
CA 94102
Pesticide Action Network, advancing alternatives to pesticides worldwide.
Visit our Web site at http://www.panna.org
* Explore our extensive resources (updated daily)
* Find out about our organization and work
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Need detailed information on pesticides? See our comprehensive database at http://www.pesticideinfo.org
North Central Association Accreditation Self-Study
Our next town meeting for the NCA self-study will be held tomorrow evening (Wednesday,
April 27, 7:00-8:00 PM) in Richardson. This meeting is for students, and though
there are more of them than of any other constituency we're talking to, we're
concerned about getting a good turnout for this meeting. Please announce this
meeting in your classes and encourage students to attend. We need to hear their
voices as well.
Donna Oliver
Beloit 2020
Beloit 2020 (formerly B-2000) will be making several presentations to the Beloit
community on a long term vision for Beloit's City Center. Beloit College is,
of course, right in the middle of the City Center. I encourage you to attend
one of two open houses and/or a public meeting. All meetings will be held at
the Rotary River Center.
Open Houses: Thursday April 28 5:30-6:30 pm
Friday April 29 10:30 am-1:00pm
Public Meeting: Thursday April 28 6:30-8:30 pm
Jeff Adams
Metabolic Pathways Map
Decorate your room! We now have the Sigma-Aldrich Metabolic Pathways Map (33x50
inches) available for $9. Contact Kathleen Mandell in 413 Chamberlin for your
copy.
Markson Mugger
The shipment of beakers-with-a-handle has just arrived. 600 mL for $10. 350
mL for $8. See Brock Spencer.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Special Seminar
Tuesday, April 26, 10:00
Chamberlin 409
Organic chemistry "Flashware": Animating reaction mechanisms and
orbital interactions in Flash
Ghislain Deslongchamps, University of New Brunswick, Canada
The talk describes the development of multimedia chemistry courseware using
Macromedia Flash. In addition, a series of Flashware examples will be presented
in the areas of college-level organic chemistry and molecular modeling.
American Chemical Society Local Section Meeting
Rama Viswanathan is planning to attend and would be happy to take a group with
him. Please contact Rama (ramav@beloit.edu) if you would like to join him. The
Chemistry Department will pick up the cost of the dinner for students.
Monday, April 25, 2005
"Science in the Third World"
Prof. C. N. R. Rao, Honorary President
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, India.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Cuisine of India, 901 Lucinda Ave. DeKalb, IL
Restaurant on north side of campus, just east of Annie Glidden Rd.
Lecture: 8:00 p.m. Faraday Hall West 201, Chemistry Building, NIU campus
The Speaker: Prof. Rao has a PhD degree (1958) from Purdue University and 33
Honoris Causa doctorate degrees from various universities around the world.
His most recent honors include the Order of Scientific Merit, Grand-Cross, from
the President of Brazil (2002) and Karnataka Ratna, the highest honor of the
State of Karnataka (2001). Rao is president of the Third World Academy of Sciences,
Trieste; chancellor of Assam University; president of Asia-Pacific Academy of
Materials; and a member of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, the International
Scientific Advisory Board of UNESCO, the International Council for Chemistry
of IUPAC/UNESCO, and the Executive Board of the Science Institutes Group at
Princeton.
He has made prolific and sustained contributions to the development of the field
of materials science over five decades. His work on transition metal oxides
has led to basic understanding of novel phenomena and the relationship between
materials properties and the structural chemistry of these materials. Prof.
Rao is Distinguished Visiting Professor of Materials at the University of California,
Santa Barbara and Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, Purdue University. He is also
Linus Pauling Research Professor and Honorary President of the Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore, India.
Engineering Expo
Thanks to:
Johna Winters
Jason Marmon
Harry Metzger
Matt Sonnenberg
Diane Pham
Dan Murphy
Amanda Drennan
Rachel Oliver
for helping present science to the public at the biannual Engineering Expo at
UW-Madison. We provided a good fraction of the Saturday volunteers doing the
Nanoworld table top experiments with all ages and had a chance to see what engineering
students do.
Beloit College Chemistry/Biology Laboratory and Safety Coordinator
Full time position will provide technical and educational support to the Biology
and Chemistry Departments., instruct safety components of biology and chemistry
lab courses, equipment and instrument training, and additional laboratory sections
of chemistry classes as needed, maintain laboratories, plan and prep for course
experiments, operate and supervise use of NMR spectrometer, maintain cryogenics
for NMR and SEM equipment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related
field; experience working with college students in laboratory environments;
knowledge and experience in using laboratory equipment in basic scientific research
applications and the ability to safely handle and prepare reagents and instrumentation.
More information at https://www.beloit.edu/humanresources/employment.shtml/.
Review of applications will begin April 27, 2005 and continue until the position
is filled. Submit application letter, resume, and three references to Beloit
College, Prof. Brock Spencer, 700 College St., Beloit, WI 53511. Beloit College
is committed diversity in all its forms, and urges all interested individuals
to apply. AA/EEO Employer
Metabolic Pathways Map
Decorate your room! We now have the Sigma-Aldrich Metabolic Pathways Map (33x50
inches) available for $9. Contact Kathleen Mandell in 413 Chamberlin for your
copy.
Markson Mugger
The shipment of beakers-with-a-handle has just arrived. 600 mL for $10. 350
mL for $8. See Brock Spencer.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Congratulations!
George Lisensky has another cover article in the Journal of Chemical Education,
his eighth since 1991. "Template Synthesis and Magnetic Manipulation of
Nickel Nanowires " by Bentley, Farhoud, Ellis, Lisensky, Nickel, and Crone
(J. Chem. Ed., May 2005, p. 765) is featured with a cover photo for the issue
and a series of smaller photos on the index page. The article includes data
from experiments done by George's FYI on nanotechnology.
Beloit College Chemistry/Biology Laboratory and Safety Coordinator
Full time position will provide technical and educational support to the Biology
and Chemistry Departments., instruct safety components of biology and chemistry
lab courses, equipment and instrument training, and additional laboratory sections
of chemistry classes as needed, maintain laboratories, plan and prep for course
experiments, operate and supervise use of NMR spectrometer, maintain cryogenics
for NMR and SEM equipment. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related
field; experience working with college students in laboratory environments;
knowledge and experience in using laboratory equipment in basic scientific research
applications and the ability to safely handle and prepare reagents and instrumentation.
More information at https://www.beloit.edu/humanresources/employment.shtml/.
Review of applications will begin April 27, 2005 and continue until the position
is filled. Submit application letter, resume, and three references to Beloit
College, Prof. Brock Spencer, 700 College St., Beloit, WI 53511. Beloit College
is committed diversity in all its forms, and urges all interested individuals
to apply. AA/EEO Employer
Environmental Scientist
Can you please distribute this announcement to your seniors? If anyone has questions,
I have a friend who works at BT-squared in Madison, and I can explain what the
job would involve. BT-squared has also done some work for the College.
Sue Swanson
We are looking for an entry-level environmental scientist to work on natural
resource and ecological issues. The successful candidate will provide environmental
impact assessment, wetland, ecological, and GIS services. Minimum qualifications
include a bachelor‚s degree in botany, soil science, environmental science,
geology, hydrology, or related field. Knowledge of proposal and report writing
and good communication skills required. Demonstrated skills in wetland delineation
and plant identification are a plus. Additional information on our open positions
can be found on our web site www.bt2inc.com
BT2, Inc. is a civil and environmental engineering firm providing consulting
services for site development, waste management, soil and groundwater investigations,
site remediation, and environmental assessment/compliance services. If you are
interested in working at a progressive firm with an excellent working atmosphere,
please send your resume to:
BT2, Inc. (Attn: Karen)
2830 Dairy Drive
Madison, WI 53718-6751
(608) 224-2839 FAX
karen.love@bt2inc.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metabolic Pathways Map
Decorate your room! We now have the Sigma-Aldrich Metabolic Pathways Map (33x50
inches) available for $9. Contact Kathleen Mandell in 413 Chamberlin for your
copy.
Markson Mugger
The shipment of beakers-with-a-handle has just arrived. 600 mL for $10. 350
mL for $8. See Brock Spencer.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Summer Research Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Rosalind Franklin University
of Medicine and Science - The Chicago Medical School - offers summer biomedical
research opportunities for current sophomores and juniors. $2500 stipend for
10 weeks. Deadline May 14, 2005.
For details see http://www.66.99.255.20/cms/biochem/index.cfm/.
Greening the New Science Building
The new science building for Beloit College is in the planning phase. The College
intends to seek the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Certification for the building. Architects and engineers from
Holabird & Root, the Chicago architectural firm that is planning the building,
will present the LEED process and discuss the various LEED credits that may
apply. A major goal for this meeting is to identify the credits that are possible
for us to obtain and establish priorities among them. Interested members of
the College and the community are encouraged to participate in this initial
evaluation of plans for Beloit's first LEED-certified building.
Thursday, April 7th
7:00-9:00 PM
Pearsons Hall - Mathers Room
Metabolic Pathways Map
Decorate your room! We now have the Sigma-Aldrich Metabolic Pathways Map (33x50
inches) available for $9. Contact Kathleen Mandell in 413 Chamberlin for your
copy.
Markson Mugger
The shipment of beakers-with-a-handle has just arrived. 600 mL for $10. 350
mL for $8.
See Brock Spencer.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Chamberlin Rat Teams?
The 6th Annual Beloit College Triathlon will take place Sunday, April 24th!
The triathlon consists of an 800 yard swim (in the Beloit College pool), a 14
mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run.
Participants can compete either individually or as a team. The triathlon raises
funds for Jatun Sacha, an organization that works with indigenous people to
protect the rainforests of Ecuador. Individuals are asked to contribute 7 dollars,
and teams are asked to contribute 21 dollars.
Information packets are available in commons, DK's, and the mail center. If
you would like us to send a registration packet directly to your box, please
reply to pernellk@stu.beloit.edu with your name and box number.
We are also accepting submissions for a t-shirt design. If you don't submit,
it will be ugly. Please send designs to Kim Pernell, box 429.
The triathlon is for a good cause, isn't hard to do, and is lots of fun. If
you don't want to participate athletically, we are in desperate need of volunteers.
(you'll get a free shirt, too) Please register! Questions? Call or email us.
Thanks,
Kim Pernell and Jack Gallagher
x4297 and x4053
Good News!
Amanda Drennan '05 has been accepted for graduate school in nutrition at the
University of California - Davis.
Carissa Schubert '06 has been offered a summer NSF Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU) position in environmental toxicology at the University
of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
Graduate Schools (filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Tulane University - Chemistry
Markson Mugger
The shipment of beakers-with-a-handle has just arrived. 600 mL for $10. 350
mL for $8.
See Brock Spencer.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
From Beloit To Medical School: Reflections on the Transition
Nancy Nguyen ('04), a first year medical student at UW-Madison, will discuss
her experiences informally at 4:30 on Sunday, March 20th, in Chamberlin 409.
Chemistry of the Vernal Equinox
Sunday, March 20th
Chamberlin Hall - 4th Floor
Sunset down the hallway is at 6:00 PM since it's the equinox.
We will celebrate with food and libations starting about 5:30.
Let Brock know your food suggestions and whether you are likely to attend. If
you have any influence over such things, please arrange for it to be sunny -
but we will celebrate in any case.
Volunteer with George at the Engineering Expo in Madison
George Lisensky is looking for volunteers to staff activities at the Engineering
Expo in Madison. Beloit students have done this in the past (a Chem 117 background
is needed), having a good time presenting demonstrations to the general public.
Engineering EXPO 2005 (http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~expo/)
will be held on the College of Engineering campus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
April 14, 15 & 16. Please consider volunteering for a two-hour slot one
of these days between 8:00am-4:00pm Thursday, Friday and 9:00am-4:00pm Saturday.
The Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) and the Materials Research
Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) have created a large "Exploring
the Nanoworld" exhibit. We will have a room full of demonstrations on a
variety of topics and need volunteers to help us explain these demonstrations
to the public. This year, our exhibit will include activities on the topics
of:
* Ferrofluid
* Amorphous Metal
* Memory Metal
* Light-emitting Diodes
* Carbon Nanotubes
* Scanning Probe Microscopy (otherwise known as the Refrigerator Magnet demo)
* Liquid Crystals
If you are interested, please respond to George Lisensky (lisensky@beloit.edu)
with
Name:
e-mail address:
Preferred day to present (Thurs, Fri, or Sat):
Preferred time of day (AM or PM):
Preferred demonstration (see list above)
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
University of California - Riverside
Chemistry Department NSF REU program for current juniors. $3000 plus housing
and travel. Deadline March 30th. See http://www.chem.ucr.edu/surf/.
Beloit College Help Yourself Teachers
The Help Yourself Programs are hiring summer teachers. We are looking for
science and education majors interested in teaching a class or two for 5th-12th
grade students from June 13 - July 8, 2005.
Anyone interested in more information may contact me at X2695.
Thanks,
Jennifer L. Lord
Director, Help Yourself Programs
lordj@beloit.edu
Mid-Continent Ecology Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attached below are 4 announcements for Student Contractor positions and 1 announcement
for Student Summer positions
I would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us recruit for our student
summer positions. If I can be of any assistance to you in distributing information
or answering any of your questions (or that of student applicants), please do
not hesitate to call or email me at: 218-529-5070 or sebastian.jon@epa.gov.
If you have specific questions regarding the actual work, I would be happy to
put you in contact with the Scientists who will be serving as mentors to the
student workers.
Thank you for your assistance
Jon Sebastian
Human Resources Coordinator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mid-Continent Ecology Division
Duluth, MN
Opportunity for Summer Employment
Opening Date: Now
Closing Date: April 1, 2005
The EPA's Mid-Continent Ecology Division in Duluth, MN anticipates having the
following types of positions available for the summer of 2005:
- Biological Science Laboratory Technician
- Biologist
- Physical Science Technician
- Physical Scientist
- Chemist
Student summer employees will work in support of the following projects:
Water Quality and Sediment Analyses (2 Positions) - These positions will prepare
sample containers and assist with laboratory handling, processing and analysis
of collected environmental samples of both water quality and sediment analyses.
Training will be provided for all procedures.
Great Lakes Sampling Project (3 Positions) - These positions will work
with a team to gather ecological information and collect samples in the field
(water, sediments, plants, animals). Some preparation of sample containers and
sampling/measurement equipment and vessels for trips. Field sample collection/
handling of environmental samples and data recording. Training will be provided
for all procedures. Students will have an opportunity for extensive experience
on the laboratory's 82Ft research vessel sampling across Lake Superior during
the month of August.
Duty Stations Announcement Number Duluth, MN RTP-OT-2005-0007. All positions
are temporary not-to-exceed September 30, 2005. All appointments will be excepted
appointments. All positions are full-time (40 hours per week). (Part-time may
be an option, once selected.) Salary range varies from $10.52 to $20.02 per
hour. Salary is determined by qualifications.To be eligible, applicants must
be at least 18 years old to work in a laboratory, must be a U.S. citizen, and
must meet the education and/or experience qualification requirements. No relocation
expenses will be paid.
Applications will be accepted from the following:
1) Students who are eligible under the Student Temporary Employment Program
must:
* meet the qualification requirements for the position to which appointed;
* be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree, certificate, or diploma
seeking student taking at least a half-time course load in an accredited high
school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university:
* be at least 18 years of age;
* and be a citizen of the United States.
2) Current or former Federal employees who now hold or have previously held
a competitive status position;
3) Special employment authorities such as individuals with disabilities that
have State Vocational Rehabilitation Certification; and 30% or more disabled
veterans.
TO APPLY: You must apply on-line at one of the following websites: www.epa.gov/ezhire
or www.usajobs.opm.gov
Announcements are posted by Duluth duty station and require a separate on-line
application for each.
Supporting documentation to verify education, prior service, or special preference
eligibility must be furnished. To verify education, all applicants must furnish
transcripts (or a list of courses including course title, credits, and grade)
See the vacancy announcement number listed above for further details about these
vacancies.
For additional information regarding application procedures and the online system,
please contact Rena Sawyer at 800-433-9633, or sawyer.rena@epa.gov, and for
information regarding the positions/work assignments please contact Jon Sebastian,
Human Resources Coordinator, Mid-Continent Ecology Division at 218-529-5070
or sebastian.jon@epa.gov
EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Graduate Schools (filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Tulane University - Chemistry
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
Last Call for "Muggers"
An order is about to go in for the beakers-with-a-handle, called "Muggers"
by Markson Scientific. The approximate prices will be $8 for a 350 mL Mugger
and $10 for a 600 ml Mugger. Let Brock know how many of what size you want.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Volunteer with George at the Engineering Expo in Madison
George Lisensky is looking for volunteers to staff activities at the Engineering
Expo in Madison. Beloit students have done this in the past (a Chem 117 background
is needed), having a good time presenting demonstrations to the general public.
Engineering EXPO 2005 (http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~expo/)
will be held on the College of Engineering campus on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, April 14, 15 & 16. Please consider volunteering for
a two-hour slot one of these days between 8:00am-4:00pm Thursday, Friday and
9:00am-4:00pm Saturday.
The Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) and the Materials Research
Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) have created a large "Exploring
the Nanoworld" exhibit. We will have a room full of demonstrations on a
variety of topics and need volunteers to help us explain these demonstrations
to the public. This year, our exhibit will include activities on the topics
of:
* Ferrofluid
* Amorphous Metal
* Memory Metal
* Light-emitting Diodes
* Carbon Nanotubes
* Scanning Probe Microscopy (otherwise known as the Refrigerator Magnet demo)
* Liquid Crystals
If you are interested, please respond to George Lisensky (lisensky@beloit.edu)
with
Name:
e-mail address:
Preferred day to present (Thurs, Fri, or Sat):
Preferred time of day (AM or PM):
Preferred demonstration (see list above):
Green internships bring green awards
The Student Conservation Association announces the return of AmeriCorps Education
Awards. Qualified SCA interns can now gain at least $1,000 for college tuition
or to repay school loans. Apply now at http://www.theSCA.org/.
Applicants must serve at least 300 field hours to be eligible (U.S. citizenship
or permanent resident status also required). In addition to help for paying
for school, SCA benefits include:
_ Paid travel to and from the site
_ A biweekly stipend
_ Free housing
_ Free or low cost health insurance
_ Forbearance of qualified student loans
_ Valuable training & certifications
_ AmeriCorps Education Award!
SCA makes Education Awards available to its interns through its partnership
with AmeriCorps and its parent organization, the Corporation for National and
Community Service. Together, we believe in national service and want to support
those who choose to serve, gain new skills, and make a real difference for our
natural and cultural resources.
Awards are currently scheduled to become available for SCA interns in the field
on or after April 15, 2005. Please note that all Education Awards are provided
to eligible interns not by SCA but by the Corporation for National and Community
Service (CNCS) through a contractual agreement between the intern and CNCS.
Awards are based on the intern's compliance with CNCS guidelines and regulations,
and dependent upon the availability of federal funds. Apply on-line and search
our database of open positions at http://www.theSCA.org/.
Working Weekend at Iowa for Chemists
On behalf of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa, I am pleased
to announce an opportunity for your faculty and their students, and invite you
to attend the seventh Working Weekends at Iowa workshop on April 15th
and 16th. We are seeking to build collaborations with the faculty of
regional colleges, and to showcase our department to students interested in
graduate school.
For the 7th workshop in our WW@IA series, we have chosen a slightly different
format. Rather than focusing on a technique or field of interest, we plan to
highlight the undergraduate research efforts of our colleagues around the area
(you!) and provide you an opportunity to make scientific connections and advanced
your research programs through our workshops. The Working Weekends at Iowa Research
Symposium will feature lectures by former WW@IA college faculty participants,
and a poster session to which we invite you and your students to contribute.
Additionally, there will be a special Forum on Chemical Education, which will
allow you to share with us and with each other solutions to challenges in teaching
chemistry and doing research at the undergraduate level. For this session, we
invite you to bring up to 2 overhead slides to share "best practices"
in a discussion format.
In addition to presenting their research and participating in the forum, students
will be able to meet Iowa faculty and graduate students and tour the University
(likely most useful for juniors considering graduate school next year).
We are excited to learn about the research and education in progress at our
neighboring colleges, and we hope that you and your students will be able to
take advantage of this free workshop. As in the past, this workshop is sponsored
by Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and includes meals and two nights
lodging. However, space is limited, so please respond with the names of faculty
and their accompanying junior or senior students as soon as possible (no later
than March 25th). Additional information and application materials can be found
at http://www.uiowa.edu/~chemdept/news/special.html.
We look forward to your response. Please feel free to contact me or Ms. Michele
Gerot (michele-gerot@uiowa.edu) with any further questions.
Sonya J. Franklin
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Graduate Schools (filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Texas - Dallas - Chemistry
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
"Muggers"
A question: Should we place an order for the beakers-with-a-handle, called "Muggers"
by Markson Scientific, that Brock drinks his tea out of? The approximate prices
would be 250 mL $8, 350 mL $8, 600 ml $10, 1 L $12. Clearly what you should
be drinking from while wearing your Chamberlin Rat -shirt. If you think we should
put in an order, let Brock know how many of what size.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Environmental Policy Internships at SCA
Imagine yourself in an environmental policy internship on Capitol Hill. Then,
imagine you're placed at one of our National Parks to experience the outcome
of the public policy process you've witnessed in D.C. Sponsored by Unilever,
a multinational foods and products corporation, and administered by the Student
Conservation Association, these internships are a two-part experience. The summer
portion of the internship will take place at a National Park to be determined
(2004 sites were Yosemite National Park, Marsh Billings Rockefeller National
Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, San Juan National Historic Site, Channel
Islands National Seashore, and Saguaro National Park). You'll participate in
visitor education and other specialized duties depending on your major and prior
work experience. During the fall semester enjoy a paid internship on Capitol
Hill in either a Republican or Democratic congressional office where you will
observe the busy daily schedule of an active congressperson. All majors are
encouraged to apply!
Dates: June 2005 - January 2006
Number of positions available: 3
Applications Due: March 15, 2005
Applications not received and completed by this date will be disqualified.
Require:
_ Detailed resume.
_ Directed writing sample (email contact below for prompts)
_ Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
_ Interest in environmental policy career.
_ Availability for 6 months.
_ Applicants considered eligible up to one year after receipt of BA or BS.
Desire: Current undergraduates with some professional experience, strong GPA,
interest in policy and environmental issues, and a willingness to work with
either a Republican or Democratic office.
Benefits:
_ Stipend of $400/week for the Capitol Hill portion of the internship (approx.
15 weeks). Living allowance for basic expenses while serving in the National
Park ($150/week).
_ Free housing during both parts of the position; you will live in the District
of Columbia and later in the National Park itself.
_ SCA's 24-hour accident and injury insurance. Access to low cost health insurance
(less than $30/month).
_ Career & Alumni services during and after SCA internship.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to:
Justin Chow, Diversity Program Representative
The Student Conservation Association
kblaney@theSCA.org
http://www.thesca.org/
FAX: 703-524-2451 PHONE: 703-524-2441
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. All sizes available again to take along on mid-term
break.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
New Science Building -Designing Student Spaces
With the approval of the Board of Trustees to include a $30 million new science
building in the upcoming fund raising campaign, we were moving quickly this
spring to complete the schematic design phase of planning with the architectural
firm of Holabird & Root. The building will include both open lounge/seating
areas at each level in the atrium (see pictures in the Mayer Hall lobby) and
office space for students on each floor, as well as off-hours use of classrooms,
seminar rooms, and computer labs. Please help provide input into the planning
of these spaces. Earnest Wagner and Burcin Moehring from Holabird & Root
will be on campus Thursday and Friday. They are bringing examples of student
spaces from other projects. Please stop by to take a look and give them your
reactions and suggestions:
Thursday, February 24
5:00-6:30 PM
Presidents Dining Room - Commons
Ice cream and toppings provided!
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
First Internship Offer (that we know of)
Sarah Katz has been offered a summer research internship at the Naval Research
Laboratory working on liquid crystals. Please let us know as other offers come
pouring in.
UW Oshkosh
The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh has a summer NSF REU program in proteomics
and functional genomics to investigate research questions germane to a variety
of biological disciplines, ranging from biochemistry to animal physiology. $3500
stipend for 9 weeks, housing, meal plan, and travel. Sophomores or juniors who
have completed an entry-level set of biology and chemistry coursework. Seniors
with at least an additional term of coursework remaining after Summer 2005 are
eligible. First-year students with exceptional records and experience will also
be considered. Deadline March 21st. For information and to apply see http://reu.uwosh.edu.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Alaska - Fairbanks - Oceanography, Marine Biology, Fisheries
Council on Undergraduate Research - Registry of Undergraduate Researchers
The Council on Undergraduate Research is a non-profit organization that supports
undergraduate research opportunities for faculty and students. CUR believes
that faculty members enhance their teaching and contribution to society by remaining
active in research and by involving undergraduates in research. CUR's leadership
works with agencies and foundations to enhance research opportunities for faculty
and students. One such program is the Registry of Undergraduate Researchers.
The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates
with research experience who wish to pursue an advanced degree and graduate
schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. Currently
the Registry is open to students and graduate schools/employers in nearly all
the fields of science that are supported at NSF.
Now that you are in the upper years of your undergraduate experience, we hope
that you will register with our registry. Although it is preferred that you
enter as much information as possible in your junior year, seniors are also
encouraged to register. You will be permitted to update your listing at the
end of the summer of 2005 and during your senior year, to include any new summer
research experiences or information about Senior Theses and test scores.
The undergraduate registry can be accessed at http://www.cur.org/ugreg/.
There is no charge to you to register. When you register you will provide information
about your disciplinary interest, geography preference, research experience,
theses, transcript information, and test scores. Your information is only supplied
to the graduate schools and corporations that contract with CUR for this service.
Organizations or companies seeking your information for other marketing purposes
will not be granted access. The institutions that do receive access to your
information will use your information in their recruitment process.
The subscription fees paid by graduate schools across the country to access
the registry are used to support CUR's Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program.
For every three schools or corporations that take advantage of our service,
we are able to offer one summer fellowship including a student stipend and funds
for small equipment/supplies or travel to a scientific meeting.
This program has benefited both students and graduate schools/employers by narrowing
the search for the right match. We welcome your suggestions to improve this
program.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
University of Pittsburgh
NSF REU program in chemistry, "Making, Measuring, Modeling Molecules,"
with a March 1st deadline. See http://www.chem.pitt.edu/
and select Undergraduates, Research, REU.
Student Conservation Association
Student Conservation Association interns aren't armchair environmentalists.
They're out in the forests, marshes, prairies, estuaries, deserts, and a multitude
of other habitats giving back to the land, practicing what they preach. Their
environmental ethic will help preserve the integrity of these habitats for future
generations. Our interns are restoring critical habitats by eliminating pollutants
and invasive species, re-establishing natural ecosystem processes, and re-introducing
native plants and other wildlife to the area. Join our conservation community
by applying for a restoration internship today and become part of the solution.
Benefits include:
_ Paid travel to and from the site
_ A biweekly stipend
_ Free housing
_ Free or low cost health insurance
_ Loan deferment on qualified student
loans
_ Valuable training & certifications
_ Possible academic credit
_ REAL-life experience for resume-building
Visit http://www.theSCA.org for more Hot
Positions! To apply for any of the above positions, send a resume and cover
letter to makecontact@theSCA.org .
Polymer Science and Engineering
Virginia Tech's summer NSF REU program for 33 students in polymer science and
engineering. $5000 fellowship for current sophomores and juniors. Deadline March
1st. See http://www.chem.vt.edu/chem-dept/nsf/STCweb1/.
Summer Opportunity for Latino Students (from Pablo Toral)
Summer of 2005 will be the second year of a three-year (NSF-REU) grant to study
the impact of NAFTA/TLC on nutrition, health and family recomposition and power
in different marginalized communities in central Mexico. Each summer we recruit
15 students nationally to participate. They will spend 8 weeks in Mexico, 4-6
of them in the field living with campesino or semi-urbanized families conducting
ethnographic research. Fluent spoken Spanish is a requirement to participate--the
kind often not achieved in college Spanish language courses. The NSF pays for
everything for the students, including flight and a $300/week stipend. As a
result of participating, students will gain serious research experience that
combines natural and social science around an issue with important implications
for interpreting the impact of "free trade" on local communities,
not only in Mexico, but in other parts of the Third World. They will be exposed
to Mexican traditions of community based research and intervention to offer
the communities something concrete, rather than simply to use them as subjects.
They will participate in a common project as well as developing individual research
projects (with a lot of support and supervision). A selection of last year's
really rich student projects are posted on the website. Sophomores and juniors
are our target population, as one of the goals of the NSF-REU is to encourage
undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees in science or social science, to help
shape their future plans for major and post-graduate study. Please feel free
to contact me if you would like any more information. The website is: http://ns.hampshire.edu/~nsfmexico/
FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL - YOUTHNET PROGRAM
The YouthNet program of Family Health International (FHI) announces an eleven-week
internship program designed to give current or recent undergraduate and graduate
university students from developing countries experience in designing, implementing,
and evaluating youth reproductive health (YRH) and HIV/AIDS programs. A maximum
of six positions, based in the Washington, DC, area are available. The internship
program will run from May 30 to August 12, 2005. Interns will receive free housing
(if needed) and an expense allowance of $300 per week. Travel to/from the Washington,
DC area to participate in the internship will be covered (up to $400 per individual).
Who Should Apply? Dynamic individuals from developing countries currently enrolled
in or recently graduated from U.S.-based universities who expect to return to
their country of origin after their studies are complete. Individuals must have
particular interests, experience, or skills in YRH and HIV/AIDS in developing
country contexts and one or more of the technical areas listed above. Non-Health,
Development Studies majors, and HIV+ youth are encouraged to apply. Foreign
language and computer skills are desirable.
Applicants should send:
1. A current resume (C.V.). 2. A cover letter identifying their technical skills
and interests, why they should be considered for the internship in a particular
technical area, and highlighting how the internship matches his or her career
goals. 3. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's advisor, professor,
or supervisor in an applicable field. Deadline for receipt of applications is
March 31, 2005. Applications and inquiries can be sent via e-mail to youthnetinterns@fhi.org,
or by mail and fax to:
YouthNet Interns
Family Health International
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
FAX: (703) 516 9199
Part Time Lab Job
Walworth County Metropolitan Sewerage District in Delavan, WI is looking for
a weekend lab technician for chemical and biological testing. 16 hours per week
at $14.61/hour. The job is listed on MonsterTRAK, linked to the FACS web page.
Sciences and Life Sciences Career Fair, U-W Madison
Wednesday, March 2, 3:00-6:00pm in the Memorial Union, Madison, WI.
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student in the sciences? Or do you have
an interest in a career in the sciences? Plan to attend the Sciences & Life
Sciences Career Fair! This is a great opportunity for students with majors in
the sciences and life sciences to meet with employers and learn about sciences
companies from across the nation. Begin your job or internship search, network
with employers, or just start researching companies and careers. Begin planning
for a successful future today! (Transportation provided by FACS, pending registered
driver sign-up. Sign up in FACS for transportation to this fair by Friday, February
25.)
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Cincinnati - Biomedical Sciences
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
2005-6 Course Schedules
Course schedules for Division 1 Courses and Psychology are starting to appear
on the board in Café Bio. Please check them carefully for conflicts and
let any department chair know of problems you find. Note: Genetics and Biochemistry
of Macromolecules are deliberately offered in the same time slot again next
year, as they were this year. Students who need to take them both should plan
ahead to take them in different years.
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
Schweppe Scholars Program for Biomedical Research- 2005
Students are invited to apply to participate in the Schweppe Scholars Program
for 2005. This program funds 10 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.
Students should submit their applications to Marion Fass by March 15. In the
letter of application (~2 pages), students should discuss career goals and research
interests. Students should also describe any previous research experience or
a substantial scientific project for a course at Beloit College. Students should
use the web to find biomedical research scientists at Chicago area universities
(especially, Northwestern, Rush, University of Chicago, Loyola) who are doing
research related to their interests. Evidence of this background research should
be apparent in the essay. Students should not contact their preferred labs now,
but should include a list of possible scientist-mentors and their contact information
with the application.
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 2005 program until April. Student
will be notified of acceptance by April 1 contingent upon confirmation of funding.
For more information contact Marion Fass, fassm@beloit.edu.
Nanotechnology in Health & Food Sciences
Clemson University's NSF summer research program in nanomaterials for cancer
therapy, food protection, biosensors, biodefense, and antibiotics. $3500 stipend
and housing. For "U.S. Citizens and Visiting Students." Deadline March
28. See http://www.Clemson.edu/nanotechnology_REU/.
South Dakota State University
NSF REU program in chemistry and biochemistry. $330/week plus travel and housing
subsidy. Deadline March 31. See http://ChemREU.sdstate.edu/.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Cincinnati - Biomedical Sciences
Science Building Plans
The latest approximation for what our new science building might look like is
posted in the lobby of Mayer Hall. Over the rest of the semester, the architects
will be back several time to work with us to refine these plans significantly
as we move around the various rooms and departments and consider in more detail
what individual labs, classrooms, student spaces, and public spaces will look
like. Your questions and reactions are eagerly sought. Contact members of the
planning committee with your ideas: Ken Yasukawa (Biology), Brock Spencer (Chemistry),
Steve Huss-Lederman (Math & CS), Jim Rougvie (Physics), Alexis Grosofsky
(Psychology), Liz Boatman (student representative), or other faculty or student
departmental representatives.
Pancakes
Annual Turtle Town Volunteer Fire Department Benefit Pancake Feed, famous for
whole-hog sausage. Saturday, February 12th, 7 AM - 5 PM, at the Turtle Town
Hall, home of the Turtle Grange. County J just north of Shopiere. Contact Brock
Spencer (a resident of the Town of Turtle) for information or to join a group
going to this all-you-can-eat extravaganza.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
FACS Newsletter
The FACS Newsletter that just came out has lots of information about places
to find jobs and internships - NACElink, Monster-TRAK, Beloit Career Network
(of alumni), Internship database of past Beloit internships.
NSF REU Search
You can search for all of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences
for Undergraduates (REU) sites by discipline or by location at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm/.
Iowa State University
NSF REU program in computational chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, and
mathematics. with applications from surface science to protein structure and
function. $3500 stipend, on-campus room and board, sponsored travel to a national
meeting. Review of applications starts February 1st. See http://www.chem.iastate.edu/reu/.
(The notice just arrived, so an early February application should not be a problem.)
University of Virginia
Chemistry Department NSF REU summer program. $3250 stipend plus housing. Strong
preference for non-graduating students from colleges that do not grant Ph.D.
degrees (i.e. Beloit!). "The deadline for applying is March 14, 2005. We
have rolling acceptance, so please complete early." Information at
http://ww.people.Virginia.edu/~jnd/REU05/REU05.htm/.
Purdue University
Purdue has a summer NSF REU program in Chemical Biology for 9 students doing
research on the synthesis and testing of biologically active small molecules.
$3000 stipend plus food, room, and travel. Open to current sophomores and juniors.
Deadline February 28th. See http://www.chem.purdue.edu/REUchembio/.
More on Germany from Amanda
Dear Student,
Thank you very much for your interest in the RISE program which offers the opportunity
for a research stay in Germany during the summer break 2005. You can apply now!!!
We have received about 350 internship offers from PhD students at German universities.
Please visit our website http://www.daad.de/rise,
where you will find all internship offers together with the application forms
and with detailed descriptions of the research projects. To get direct access
to the internship database you can follow the link http://www.daad.de/rise/en/4.html
and register by sending an email as indicated. Please send your application
to the DAAD (NOT to the host institution) as soon as possible. The last possible
date to submit an application is March 1st, 2005 (receipt deadline). We
also invite you to browse through our website http://www.campus-germany.de
where you will find a lot of helpful information on study, research and life
in Germany. This should whet your appetite for an exciting trip to Germany and
will help you prepare for your stay abroad. We look forward to receiving your
application. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me (knieps@daad.de) or my colleague Michaela Gottschling (gottschling@daad.de).
Best regards,
Gabriele Knieps
Wingspread Conferences
A limited number of undergraduates are invited to attend and participate in
conferences sponsored by the Johnson Foundation at the Wingspread Conference
Center near Racine. These are small, high-level, action-oriented gatherings
that have been extremely useful to students who have attended in the past, both
because of the content of the conference and the contacts made there. For general
information on the Foundation and conferences see http://www.johnsonfdn.org.
If you are interested in being nominated as a Wingspread Fellow, please contact
Brock Spencer for additional information or the campus coordinator, Prof. Diane
Lichtenstein. All expenses are covered. Most of the conferences for this spring
are already full, but one that looks particularly interesting still has some
room:
Watermark: The Effects of Global Warming on International Coastal Cities
Statement of Purpose: To gather a group of international experts (scientists,
engineers, film makers, policy analysts, foundation representatives) to discuss
the effects of global warming on international coastal cities using the Venetian
screenplay WATERMARK as centerpiece for discussion.
This conference was developed to: Debate the effects of global warming on coastal
cities, especially on Venice, and to examine the role of the Moses tidal barrier
project on Venice's aquatic ecosystem.
The principal issue is: Global warming and protection of coastal cities.
Synopsis: Threatened by rising sea levels, Venice is proposing construction
of a tidal barrier to keep the sea from permanently destroying the city. This
conference examines the effectiveness of the barrier in a future of rising sea
levels and global warming and informs an independent film being made to call
attention to Venice's plight.
Co-Sponsors: Film/Video Arts and The Johnson Foundation.
Expected Outcomes: Consensus on the magnitude of sea level rise, understanding
the tidal barrier's effectiveness, and a science-based screenplay.
Dates: April 15-17, 2005 (Friday - Sunday)- begins at 6:00 p.m. and adjourns
at 3:00 p.m.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Oregon - Masters of Science Professional Program in advanced organic
synthesis, polymers and coatings, semiconductor device processing.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin funds a Minority Summer Research Training Program
in basic and clinical research directed to the causes, prevention, and treatment
of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematological diseases. 10 week summer program,
stipend of $1731 per month. Details posted outside room 409. Application deadline
March 1.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Summer Research Internships
in Materials Science and Engineering
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois
is pleased to announce that a wide variety of research internships are available
in the summer of 2005 for undergraduate students. Complete program details and
application information are available on our web site: http://www.mse.uiuc.edu/REU.html/.
We encourage you to check out the opportunities in our department and to apply
if you are strongly interested. Note the February 14 deadline for applications.
Thank you and best regards!
Prof. John R. Abelson, abelson@uiuc.edu
REU Program Coordinator
Department of MatSE at UIUC
University of Oklahoma
Summer NSF REU program in chemistry and biochemistry. $3200 stipend for 9 weeks;
travel, room and board provided. Deadline March 4th. See http://cheminfo.chem.ou.edu/.
University of Southern California
Eight-week summer research program in chemistry for current sophomores and juniors,
both U.S. and international students. $2500 stipend, housing, meals, medical
coverage, and travel costs. Information at http://chem.usc.edu/undergraduate/summer_prog.html/.
Deadline for applications is February 14th. [Note: One of our students from
Malaysia had an excellent experience in this program and is now in grad school
at Stanford.]
Germany
In last week's newsletter, information on the DAAD summer program in Germany
was listed [http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html/].
Amanda Drennan and Jacob Horger (both '05) did research in Germany last summer
under that program. Amanda has CDs with information about the program and about
scientific study and research opportunities in Germany. If you would like to
take a look at them, they are available in Brock Spencer's office, 411 Chamberlin.
Amanda and Jacob would also be happy to talk with people interested in the program.
Wilderness Field Station
Harlo Hadow, Director of the Coe College Wilderness Field Station, will be on
campus on Monday, Jan. 31. He will make an hour-long presentation at 7pm in
the Wood Room. The slides are beautiful. Come spend a summer hour in the far
north even if you have no interest in attending Field Station classes. The Wilderness
Field Station is located near Ely, Minnesota, within paddling distance of the
Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area. Classes meet for 4.5 weeks during the
summer and focus on Nature Writing, Ornithology, Aquatic Ecology, Behavior and
Ecology of Mammals, Animal Behavior, and Law and the Wilderness. These classes
earn credit toward Beloit College graduation. More information is available
at www.public.coe.edu/fieldstation.
If you would like to join a group for dinner before Harlo's presentation, please
let Yaffa Grossman (grossman@beloit.edu) know.
Jobs for Graduating Seniors
My name is Jennifer Giegerich and I'm the State Director for WISPIRG which is
part of the state Public Interest Research Groups. The state PIRGs are a nation-wide
network of state-based public interest advocacy groups. This year we are hiring
150 graduating college students to determine where this country is going: to
solve our energy problems; to protect our national forests; to reform the campaign
finance system; to clean up our air; to safeguard individuals from identity
theft; and make an impact on many other public interest issues.
I started with the state PIRGs in 1998 after graduating from Drake University
in Des Moines. In my seven years with the state PIRGs I've worked on campaigns
to get better enforcement of Clean Water laws, stopped predatory lending practices,
and advocated for a smarter, cleaner energy plan for our country.
I will be visiting Beloit's campus on January 27th and am available to meet
with individual students to talk about opportunities in the public interest
and social change field. I will be in Pearsons Hall from 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M.
if you want to drop by.
For more information I invite you to check out our website, www.pirg.org/jobs
or send me an email at: Jennifer@wispirg.org
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Northwestern University - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Student Research Fellowships in Chemistry
Have you done some research that you would like to present at a national or
regional meeting this year? Are you thinking about doing a research project
on campus this spring: continuation of work you started elsewhere, something
new you would like to start up, or a project in conjunction with a Beloit faculty
member's research?
We have funds to support all of these activities. We now have three student
Research Fellowship funds in chemistry in memory of alumni David Norris '92,
Ed Stevens '78, and Kenneth 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 benefiting
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 now, or you may want to continue your
prior research 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 (spencer@beloit.edu).
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
Nuclear Chemistry Summer School
The deadline is fast approaching for students to send in their application for
this year's American Chemical Society Nuclear Summer School. We still have slots
available so if you know of any students who have not yet completed their application
or have yet to apply, please encourage them to submit their applications right
away. Information and application forms can be found at http://www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html/.
These programs in nuclear and radiochemistry (including nuclear medicine, nuclear
power, and environmental radiochemistry) run June 19-July 30 at two sites in
California and New York. Tuition, housing, transportation, and some food are
provided, plus 1.5 units of academic credit. Deadline February 1st.
Solid State and Materials Chemistry
This NSF summer research program starts with a week-long tutorial at Clemson
University (George Lisensky is often presenting part of this and Beloit students
have participated in the past), which is followed by 9 weeks of research at
one of the collaborating university or industrial laboratories all over the
US and ends with a research symposium back at Clemson. $3700 stipend, housing,
and travel. The evaluation and admission processes begin upon receipt of the
completed application, with a final deadline of February 25th. For details and
applications see http://chemistry.clemson.edu/NSFSRPSSC.html/.
Oceanography
The Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island has 12
summer research positions for undergraduates majoring in chemistry, geology,
physics, mathematics and engineering. Travel, stipend, and housing provided.
March 15th deadline. See http://espo.gso.uri.edu/~surfo/program.html/.
Computational Chemistry
Summer research in computational chemistry at the University of Georgia for
students who will have completed a course in physical chemistry. $2000/month
stipend plus travel. Deadline March 1st. See http://www.ccc.uga.edu/summer/.
Student Research Experiences in Germany.
Kathy Parson, Macalester College, who is currently at NSF, asked Kathleen Mandel
to let you know about student research opportunities in Germany. Information
can be found at http://pewscimath.hope.edu/student_opportunities.htm. The deadline
is March 1. [This is the DAAD program that Amanda Drennan and Jacob Horger participated
in last summer. Information at http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html/.]
University of Chicago
Undergraduate students are invited to apply for paid summer research experience
in the Biological Science Division at the University of Chicago in Chicago,
Illinois. Application deadline is February 15, 2004 - earlier applications will
be appreciated. In addition to research, students participate in seminars, lab
meetings and social activities. For more information, contact Kristen Mulrooney,
kmulrooney@bsd.uchicago.edu (773) 702-3905 or visit our website at: http://gradprogram.bsd.uchicago.edu/index3.html?content=summerProgram.html
Biomedical Research in Wisconsin
Applications are being accepted for the 2005 Summer Research Internship programs
at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation. Since 1964, Marshfield Clinic Research
Foundation has provided laboratory-based research experiences for undergraduate
students majoring in biomedical sciences [and we have had several Beloit students
in their program]. They also offer a summer research internship in Epidemiology
and Public Health. The primary goal of the internship is to provide a "hands-on"
research experience for college undergraduates, serving as a catalyst to encourage
them to pursue careers in biomedical research or health care. The experience
is targeted towards students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior
years and have a firm science background, preferably with at least four semesters
of science courses. Interns will work with a research scientist and his/her
team on an independent project that is part of a larger research endeavor. Interns
receive $7.50/hr for the 12-week experience. Apartment housing is available
at no charge.
Program Dates May 23 - August 12, 2005. Application Deadline February 18, 2005
For additional information and application materials, please visit http://research.marshfieldclinic.org/summer_intern/.
[This program is not limited to U.S. citizens. One very successful Beloit participant
was from Korea.]
Coatings and Polymeric Materials
North Dakota State University has a summer program for current juniors in chemistry,
chemical engineering, materials science, and related fields. $3500 stipend plus
housing. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and offers will
be made starting March 31st. See http://pc.ndsu.nodak.edu/.
Chamberlin Rat T-Shirts
Still available from Brock Spencer in Chamberlin 411. Long sleeve, navy on white
or white on navy. $13.50. Keep warm for the winter and impress your friends.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Please send any news items for the Weekly Newsletter to Brock Spencer (spencer@beloit.edu)
by noon each Wednesday.
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
The Chemistry Department at the University of Kansas has a summer REU
research program for current sophomores and juniors. Room, board, travel, and
a $3100 stipend. Deadline February 1st. Information and applications at http://www.chem.ku.edu/REU/.
Hope College (Michigan) has a summer NSF REU program for current first
year through junior students. $3500 stipend plus housing for 10 weeks. Deadline
February 18th. Beloit is well known at Hope, and we've had students in this
program before. Information and application at http://www.hope.edu/academic/chemistry/reu/.
The State University of New York at Stony Brook has two summer NSF
REU programs, one in Environmental Molecular Science (understanding the mechanisms
that govern the behavior of chemical contaminants in the environment) and the
other through the Mineral Physics Institute working on high pressure or earth
science research. Open to current sophomores and juniors majoring in the physical
sciences. $3500 stipend, housing on campus, and travel provided. Evaluations
begin on receipt of application, with selection beginning March 31st. We have
had Beloit students in summer programs at SUNY Stony Brook. Information and
applications at http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu/
or http://www.mpi.stonybrook.edu/SummarScholars/.
The Center for Materials Research at Cornell University has a summer
NSF REU program for about 40 students. Here, materials science is very broadly
defined - from chemical synthesis to mechanical properties and modeling of engineering
materials - and we've had Beloit students in summer programs at Cornell in the
past. "The CCMR REU Program uses a rolling admissions process. The earlier
your application is completed, the better your chances for acceptance."
Selection starts January 31st. Open to US citizen and permanent resident students
who will be sophomores through seniors next fall and are in chemistry, physics,
or engineering. Stipend, housing, and travel provided. See http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/education/reu/
for details and applications.
The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth offers intense
3-week academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school
students from across the country and around the world at sites in CA, HI, MA,
MD, VA, AZ, NY, PA, and RI.. The sessions are June 23 - July 16 and July 16
- August 6. They are looking for undergraduate teaching assistants and resident
assistants who can work for one or two sessions. TAs earn $950 and RAs $1050
per 3-week session. Room and board are provided on site. Application consideration
begins January 31st. For information and applications see http://www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment/.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Northwestern University - Neurobiology and Physiology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Biomedical Sciences
University of Tennessee - Chemistry
University of Maryland College Park - Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Best wishes for the holidays - see you in January!
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Upward Bound Tutors
Beloit College Upward Bound is in search of tutors for the next academic semester.
We seek tutors who work in the general subject areas, i.e. Math, Science, English,
History and Spanish. College students interested will receive work-study pay,
or volunteer positions are also available. Tutoring times are from 2:30-4:30
depending on school Mon-Thursday. Night tutoring positions are also available
Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-7pm in the South College building. Contact
the Upward Bound office at ext. 2725 or stop by South College and pick up an
application.
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago (where Kathleen Mandell does
some collaborative research) has sent us a booklet about their educational programs.
Most relevant are their Summer Undergraduate Laboratory Internship and Student
Research Participation programs. Information and applications for these are
available at http://www.dep.anl.gov/.
10 week summer program with $400/wk stipend and housing allowance. They also
hire Research Aides during the summer, which offer temporary employment but
without the seminar series and may be less research oriented.
Other Department of Energy laboratories also have summer undergraduate programs,
which can be found at http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html./
Research positions for both of these programs will make offers between February
1 and April 1, 2005, so you are at an advantage to apply well before February
1st so that your application can be reviewed in the initial group. The Department
of Energy Laboratories are:
Argonne National Laboratory - Chicago, IL
Brookhaven National Laboratory - Long Island, NY
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory - Idaho Falls
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory - Berkeley, CA
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - near Knoxville, TN
Pacific Northwest Laboratory - Richland, WA
Ames Laboratory - Ames, IA
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory - Chicago, IL
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Golden, CO
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory - Princeton, NJ
Stanford Linear Accelerator - Stanford, CA
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility - Newport News, VA
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Northwestern University - Neurobiology and Physiology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Biomedical Sciences
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Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
Over the break between semesters is an excellent time to locate and apply for
summer internships in academic, government, or industrial laboratories; with
environmental or conservation groups; or in service agencies. Many of these
positions come with significant stipends and may include room and board for
the summer.
Those for which we have received notices are posted outside 409 Chamberlin and/or
have appeared in the weekly newsletters available at https://www.beloit.edu/chemistry/.
All of the National Science Foundation sites for Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(REU) can be searched by discipline and location at http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm/.
A number of government positions ranging from the Center for Disease Control
and the Food and Drug Administration to the Environmental Protection Agency
and Department of Energy can be searched through the Oak Ridge Institute for
Science Education's site at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/uggrad/undergrads.htm/.
Some are listed in the American Chemical Society's 2005 Directory of Experience
Opportunities, available in Brock Spencer's office, 411 Chamberlin.
Summer Research in Germany
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to write you today to announce a new program from the German Academic
Exchange Service (DAAD) that will help fill the demand for serious research
experiences abroad for undergraduates in engineering and the sciences. RISE
(Research Internships in Science and Engineering) pairs advanced doctoral students
in Germany with undergraduate students in biology, chemistry, physics, earth
sciences, and engineering for up to three months in the summer. Students gain
practical experience in their field and are integrated immediately into the
ongoing research project. There is no language requirement and participants
receive housing assistance from the university or research institution as well
as a stipend from DAAD.
The program is supported by the German Botanical Society (DBG), the German Zoological
Society (GZS), the German Chemical Society (GDCh), the German Physical Society
(DPG), the GeoUnion - Alfred-Wegener-Stiftung and the German Association of
Engineers (VDI).
We will be launching a website shortly, but interested students or administrators
at this point should contact Gabi Knieps at knieps@daad.de. These students will
be informed by mid-April about the available internships and interested applicants
will be asked to submit a short application form. Host institutions then select
successful candidates from the applications.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at brennwhite@daad.org
or (212) 758-3223 ext. 208.
Best regards,
Megan Brenn-White
Director, Marketing and Development
DAAD New York
[NOTE: Amanda Drennan and Jacob Horger went to Germany on this program last
summer!]
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Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
The Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
has a summer NSF-REU research program in microbiology, preferably for students
between their junior and senior years. "Disabled students, minority students,
and students from small liberal arts insitutions [!] where comparable research
facilities are unavailable are particularly encouraged to apply." $3200
stipend for 9 weeks, university housing, meal allowance, recreational facilities
fee, and travel are provided. Deadline March 1, 2005. Information and applications
at http://www.bact.wisc.edu/reu/.
They also offer a summer research program in Bangkok or Chaing Mai, Thailand.
Similar requirements and support, but the deadline is February 1, 2005.
The American Chemical Society's 2005 Directory of Experience Opportunities
has just arrived. It has an extensive list of opportunities for internships,
co-op positions, summer work, undergraduate research, and fellowships in the
chemical sciences. The opportunities are indexed by experience type (internship,
fellowship, etc), geographical location, and interest (biochemistry, astronomy,
engineering, etc.). It's available in Brock Spencer's office (411 Chamberlin).
Check out some opportunities to follow up on over the break between semesters.
The University of Arkansas has a summer NSF-REU program in chemistry
and biochemistry for current sophomores and juniors. $4400 and college credit.
Deadline March 13. They also have a summer NSF-REU exchange program in Russia
with Moscow State University for current sophomores and juniors with preference
given to those interested in Russian language and culture. $3000 plus airfare
and living expenses. Deadline December 31st. Applications are available at http://www.uark.edu/chemistry/undergraduate/reu/.
The Medical University of South Carolina has a variety of summer research
opportunities for students considering Ph.D. work in various biomedical fields.
It appears that these positions are not limited to US citizens, so may be available
to international students. Deadline February 1st. Stipend of at least $3000.
Information and applications available at http://www.musc.edu/grad/SUR.html/.
Going Global: How Chemists and Chemical Engineers Can Succeed in a Global
Workforce
Based on a recent workshop on the topic, the National Academy of Sciences has
produced a career-related brochure that is posted outside 409 Chamberlin and
can be downloaded from http://www.nationalacademies.org/bcst/.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received (filed in
409 Chamberlin)
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology
Johns Hopkins University - Writing About Science Program
Medical University of South Carolina - Biomedical programs
University of Virginia - Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics
University of South Carolina - Biochemistry, Synthetic and Materials Chemistry
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CHEM380 SENIOR SEMINAR POSTER PRESENTATIONS
FRIDAY, DEC. 3
1 P.M. IN THE FOYER OF MAYER HALL
You are cordially invited to attend.
Cookies and fruit punch will be served.
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or white on blue. $13.50. Do your holiday shopping now (for yourself, too).
Summer Opportunities (posted outside 409 Chamberlin)
The University of Oregon has an NSF REU summer research program for
physics and chemistry majors. $3600 stipend, room and board, travel expenses
provided. Program details, research projects, and on-line application are available
at http://materialscience.uoregon.edu/Undergraduate/.
Deadline February 15, 2005. We have had Beloit students in this program before.
It's good!
Northwestern University's School of Medicine has a "Drug Discovery
Academic Research Experience" summer program for students considering graduate
work in the biomedical sciences. Underrepresented minorities and women are especially
encouraged to apply. They also have a special interest in students whose undergraduate
majors are in the quantitative sciences (e.g., math, physics, computer science,
engineering, physical organic chemistry) to participate in the DARE program.
Applications for summer 2005 are due by January 10, 2005, but preference is
given to applications received by December, 2004. [NOTE: This advice is
likely to be useful for many of these programs - apply as soon as the program
is announced instead of waiting for the deadline.] Monthly stipend of approximately
$1600 (before taxes) from an NIH training grant. You are responsible for housing,
meals and incidental expenses. For information and applications see http://ddp.northwestern.edu/.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has a program of summer student
research fellowships for current juniors or seniors interested in oceanography
and/or marine policy. Minority fellowships are also available for current first
years students and above. $400/week stipend plus travel provided. Deadline February
15th. Information and applications are available at http://www.whoi.edu/education/.
The Chemistry Department at the University of Kansas has a summer NSF
REU program. $3100 stipend, academic credit, travel, room and board provided.
Open to current sophomores and juniors. Deadline February 1, 2005. Information
and application at http://www.chem.ku.edu/REU/.
NSEP Scholarships for Study Abroad
[Note: Kristie Mather, Biochemistry '97, received an NSEP scholarship to spend
her junior year studying in Ecuador.] These scholarships support study abroad
by U.S. citizens of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study
abroad and critical to U.S. national security. Study of a foreign language appropriate
to the identified country must be part of each proposal.
National security is defined by the program to include not only the traditional
concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges
of global society, including: sustainable development, environmental degradation,
global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.
The scholarship amount is up to $10,000 for one semester and up to $20,000 for
an academic year.
The 2005-2006 NSEP academic year covers study abroad during summer 2005, fall
2005, and/or spring 2006. All eligible programs for 2005-2006 must begin on
or after May 15, 2005.
* Freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply for scholarships for summer,
semester, and full year programs.
* Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for semester and full year programs.
Special Exception: Juniors and seniors majoring in an applied science or engineering
may apply for NSEP funding for summer study abroad.
For purposes of eligibility, the freshman and sophomore academic year includes
the summer of 2005. Seniors may apply for NSEP assistance, provided they will
not graduate from their home institution before or during the period of study
abroad.
On-campus deadline: January 18. For further information and an application,
see: http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm
All applications must be reviewed by a campus committee. Students interested
in the NSEP scholarship should contact Elizabeth Brewer, NSEP campus advisor.
Semester in Environmental Science - Marine Biology Laboratory - Woods
Hole, MA
We have just received an announcement for the Student Research Symposium winding
up this semester's program at MBL. Among those presenting their research is
Kevin Kingsland, Beloit College, "Human Disturbance to Riparian Vegetation
and its Effect on Aquatic Food Web Dynamics."
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Georgia Institute of Technology - Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Chemistry
Georgia Institute of Technology - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ohio University - Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Illinois - Champagne-Urbana - Biochemistry
Northwestern University - Masters in Biotechnology
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Chemistry 240 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Chemistry 240 is currently scheduled for 1-3 TuTh with lab arranged for next
semester. Despite our usual pre-scheduling exercise, Rama Viswanthan is learning
now of conflicts with other courses and labs. If you are one of those who wants
to take Chem 240 but has a conflict, first be assured that the lab times truly
are quite flexible and can be arranged on an individual basis. Second, if you
still have a conflict with the class time above, please contact Rama. He is
considering moving the class time to 9-11 TuTh and needs to know whether this
will create more conflicts than it solves.
Pew Student Research Symposium
Congratulations to Beloit students who presented at the 2004 Pew Midstates Consortium
Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Science and Psychology meeting
at the University of Chicago on November 5-7:
Oral Presentations
* Julian Boggiano, "Biology of Smut Infection of Carex Blanda by Anthracoidea
Blanda."
* Everald Walker, "Proliferation and Differentiation in the Growth Plate
of Brachymorphic Mice are Adversely Affected by Undersulfonation."
Poster presentations
* Kelli Kazmier, (Effect of DNA Demethylation on the Expression of Various Genes
in C2C23 Myoblasts."
* Asuka Kitayama, "Over-expression and isolation of Lac Repressor Protein
as a Function of IPTG Concentration."
* Esteban Oyarzabal, "Optimization of a Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
Technique for the Differentiation of Campyobacter Jejuni and E. Coli."
* Dina Simkin, "Absence of Mutation in the Coding Region of the HCN2 Gene
in Mice with Juvenile Audiogenic Seizures."
* Matt Sonnenberg, "Glutamate Concentrations at the Lateral Hypothalamus
of Rats."
Summer Opportunities
Colorado State University has an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates
(REU) summer program in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
$3500 stipend, full room and board, and up to $350 for travel are provided for
the 10-week research program. Participants can also apply for an International
Internship to continue their research the following summer with a collaborating
laboratory in one of 12 countries ranging from Europe to Japan, Australia, and
New Zealand $3500 stipend, $2200 subsistence, and travel). For US citizens or
permanent residents who will have completed organic chemistry and one year of
college biology by next summer with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Deadline February
1, 2005. Information and applications are posted outside 409 Chamberlin and
are available at http://www.bmb.colostate.edu/.
The University of South Carolina NanoCenter has an NSF REU program
next summer with work in polymers, quantum dots, self-assembling nanostructures,
DNA, dendrimers… $3700 stipend with housing provided. Apply on the web
at http://nano.sc.edu/reu/ by March
1st.
The American Chemical Society offers a Summer School in Nuclear and Radiochemistry.
It provides students with an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6-week
summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either CA or NY. They also earn
6 hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San
Jose State University or SUNY-Stoney Brook. Information about the program is
posted outside 409 Chamberlin and is available along with a downloadable application
and personal reference forms, at: http://www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html/.
Fellowships include a $3,000 stipend, all tuition and fees, transportation to
and from the Summer School, housing, books, and laboratory supplies. Open to
current sophmores and juniors. The deadline for applications is February 1,
2005. We find, however, that many students begin their applications during the
upcoming Christmas holidays.
Graduate Record Exam
Are you planning to go to graduate school? Will you need to take the GRE (Graduate
Record Exam)? If so, you should come to the workshop "Taking the GRE"
this Thursday, November 18, 2004 from 6 - 7 pm in the Presidents Lounge in Chapin
Hall (get your dinner and come on in). A student who recently has had a successful
experience with the GRE will be presenting along with a professional from the
LSSC. To learn how to prepare and what to expect, Juniors and Seniors are strongly
encouraged to attend.
Economics and Environmental Sciences
The University of California at Santa Barbara has NSF funds to provide multi-year
fellowships of $30,000 per year for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in environmental
economics. Their program is unique because it provides rigorous training in
economics with additional training in natural science. For information see http://www.ees.ucsb.edu/.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Carnegie Mellon University - Chemistry
MIT - Applied Biosciences in the Biological Engineering Division
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Pew Student Research Symposium
Congratulations to Beloit students who presented at the 2004 Pew Midstates Consortium
Undergraduate Research Symposium in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences meeting
at Washington University in St. Louis on November 5-7:
• Elizabeth Boatman, "A Safer Easier, Faster, Greener Synthesis for
CdSe Quantum Dot Nanocrystals"
• Jacob Horger, "Synthesis of a Fluorinated Amphiphilic Copolymer
Via Direct Miniemulsion"
• Amanda Drennan, "Variations on Fluorine Crystals"
• George Lisensky gave one of the keynote talks on "Exploring the
Nanoworld."
• Also in attendance was Beloit grad Emily Martis, who is currently an
engineering student at Wash. U.
Summer Opportunities
[An opportunity that the program director sent to George Lisensky.] The Center
on Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular Assemblies (CPIMA) provides qualified
undergraduates in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics,
and related fields with a ten week summer research opportunity. The SURE program
allows students to work on independent research projects involving direct interaction
with research scientists, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate students at Stanford
University, IBM Almaden - San Jose, CA, University of California - Berkeley,
University of California - Davis, or a CPIMA Industrial Affiliate. Students
participate in a number of SURE activities including the CPIMA Forum where they
present their summer research in a poster. Research Topics : Synthesis and Application
of Nanostructured Materials, Structure and Dynamics of Confined Systems, Functional
Biomolecular Membranes. Open to undergraduate students who will be sophomores,
juniors, or seniors majoring in an engineering or physical science discipline.
Applicants must have an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in engineering
or physical sciences. Applicants must be a U. S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent
Resident. Stipend: $4500. Travel: Some travel reimbursement is available. Housing:
Housing is included. Applications are especially encouraged from students at
primarily undergraduate institutions, women, students who are members of underrepresented
groups, and physically disabled students. Deadline February 4, 2005. Information
and on-line application at http://www.stanford.edu/group/CPIMA/education/general_info.html
Research Locations
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, CA
University of California - Berkeley, CA
University of California - Davis, CA
Agilent Technology Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz Germany [!]
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas
Medical Branch in Galveston has a Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
for college students (US citizens only) of all cultural backgrounds who are
contemplating graduate studies in the biomedical sciences. Selection of the
students is based on the completed application, an unofficial transcript from
the student's undergraduate institution(s), and two letters of recommendation
(one from faculty and one from an advisor). Funding includes a total stipend
of $3,200 (before taxes) for the ten weeks of the program. Although students
must pay for their own housing and travel expenses to and from Galveston, Texas,
we arrange housing. Deadline for receipt of all materials is February 18, 2005.
More information and applications are available at http://gsbs.utmb.edu/surp/.
Science Teaching Fellowships
The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation is offering fellowships for people who
have earned a bachelor's degree in science and want to become licensed to teach
high school physics, physical science, chemistry, or mathematics. The Fellowship
provides both financial and professional support for up to five years, including
tuition assistance and a stipend while Fellows participate in a recognized teacher
credential program. Application deadline is February 1, 2005. Information is
available at http://www.kstf.org/.
Update on the Science Center Project
The Property Committee of the Board of Trustees has recently approved continued
planning with the Chicago architecture firm of Holabird & Root for a new
Science Center, using as a model a new building of approximately 100,000 gross
square feet costing $30 million. With Emerson Street closed, the new building
will be constructed between Chamberlin Hall and the Field House; Chamberlin
Hall will then be demolished. The new building will house the departments of
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy,
and Psychology, and the interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Environmental
Science/Studies (coming to Academic Senate by the end of this semester). Our
intention is to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification for the building at the Silver level.
Mayer Hall will remain for some time and will continue to house Information
Services and Resources as well as the Wilson Theatre and the Wood and Morgan
classrooms. The building will need some work, primarily to provide elevator
access and, we hope, renovation of the Morgan Room to convert it into a more
useable classroom and conference or presentation space for approximately 60
people.
Programming for the new building is underway, with two visits by Holabird &
Root completed, and a major effort to resolve details of the final program is
scheduled for their third visit on November 18-19. Holabird & Root will
present several alternative plans for the building to us in early December,
with a presentation to the Property Committee of the Board of Trustees scheduled
for December 9th in preparation for presenting the project to the full Board
of Trustees at its meeting on February 4, 2005. Fundraising for the project
is already underway.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Case Western Reserve University - School of Medicine - Biomedical Sciences
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University - Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Summer Opportunities
The State University of New York at Stony Brook has a summer Research Experiences
for Undergraduates (REU) program in chemistry for undergraduates majoring in
chemistry or a related discipline. $3500 stipend, on-campus room, food allowance,
and transportation for US citizens or permanent residents. See http://www.sunysb.edu/ureca/chemistryreu.htm.
We have had Beloit students in this program in the past who have had an excellent
experience. They will start making offers on February 15th.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Michigan - Physical Chemistry
Rice University - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Indiana University - Biocomplexity, Systems Biology, Computational Biology
University of Alabama - Chemistry
University of Virginia - Structural, Computational Biology and Biophysics
Carnegie Mellon - Engineering and Public Policy
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Special Seminar - Friday,
October 29th - 4:00 PM - 409 Chamberlin
Magnetic Manipulation of Metallic Nanowires
Anne Bentley, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nanoscale materials hold great promise but how can they be made and assembled?
How do you put nanowires in the right place to make circuits and switches? One
option is to use a template synthesis to make nanowires that respond to a magnetic
field.
Anne Bentley, a finishing graduate student in Madison is someone George Lisensky
has worked with for several years, and she is beginning her job search for a
teaching position at a liberal arts college. We will be serving as practice
for a real interview she has scheduled in early November, and she will be available
to talk with students about the Peace Corps or going to graduate school -- over
pizza afterwards at Domenico's. Come to the seminar and bring your friends!
Special Seminar - Thursday,
October 28 - 9:50-10:50 AM - Chamberlin 409
Modeling the Actomyosin Interface
Vicci Korman, alumna from Beloit College with a Ph.D from the University of
Iowa and now a postdoc at the University of Minnesota, will be giving a talk
to the Molecular Visualization class on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 9.50 to 10.50
a.m.
Site-directed spin labeling of proteins has proven to be a practical means for
determining secondary structure and its orientation; surfaces of tertiary interactions;
inter-residue distances; chain topology and depth of a given side chain from
the membrane/aqueous surface in membrane proteins; and local electrostatic potentials
at solvent-exposed sites. Moreover, the mobility of a side chain together with
its solvent-accessibility may serve to uniquely identify the topographical location
of specific residues in the protein fold. Future spectral analysis should permit
a quantitative estimation of the contribution of backbone flexibility to the
overall side-chain dynamics. The ability to time-resolve the structural features
mentioned above makes SDSL a powerful approach for exploring the evolution of
structure on the millisecond time scale. We anticipate future applications to
the study of protein folding both in solution and in chaperone-mediated systems.
Summer Opportunities
It's time to start thinking about what kind of experience you would like to
have next summer. Announcements for some of the programs are starting to appear
and will be posted on the bulletin board outside 409 Chamberlin.
Several general resources exist for locating positions. One is the Oak Ridge
Science Institute, which provides links to a number of programs by location,
duration, type of program, with an update function so that you can see what
new positions have been added if you check back periodically. All of this is
available at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/uggrad/undergrads.htm/.
Another good option for those who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents is
the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
program with a list by discipline available at http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm/.
"This is a list of sites that were funded in summer 2004. Some sites will
be deleted and new ones added as award decisions are made in winter-spring 2005.
The list will be updated periodically. Almost every site has a web page where
more information can be obtained. Clicking on a highlighted site title should
direct you to the web page. " Financial arrangements vary with the program,
but include a stipend, a travel allowance, and often some support for room and
meals.
The first announcement for this year's crop of REU sites has just arrived from
the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Texas A&M University (where
we have had Beloit students doing research in the past). It's a 10-week research
program next summer in a large number of areas related to biochemistry including
structural biology, bioinformatics, molecular genetics, genomics, enzymology,
or biophysics. Open to undergraduates majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics,
biology, or any life science. "Preference will be given to candidates who
[will] have finished their third year and already taken organic chemistry and
biochemistry courses. However, outstanding students who [will] have completed
their second year of college work will also be considered." Stipend of
$3000, on-campus room and board, up to $600 travel allowance, tuition for a
2-credit-hour course. The deadline for applications is February 15th. Application
forms are posted outside 409 Chamberlin and are available at http://biochemistry.tamu.edu/.
Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Company Foundation will award 15
undergraduate scholarships worth up to $35,000 and provide two summer research
internships with a Merck scientist with a stipend of $5,000 each. Eligibility
criteria: African American, junior who will graduate in the 2005-6 academic
year, life for physical sciences major who will have completed two semesters
of organic chemistry by the end of this year, minimum 3.3 GPA, willing to work
as a Merck intern for two summers, U.S. citizen or permanent resident. December
15th deadline. Posted outside 409 Chamberlin and available online at http://www.
uncf.org/merck/.
Graduate Fellowships
The U.S. Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship program
provides at $28,000/year stipend for up to 4 years, tuition and fees, matching
workstation funds, a yearly conference, and research opportunities at Department
of Energy laboratories. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Deadline
January 12, 2005. Application materials can be downloaded from http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/application.
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
For US citizens or nationals planning a teaching and research career at the
college university level. Predoctoral stipends of $17,000 for three years. Deadline
November 17, 2004. See http://national-academies-org/fellowships/.
Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program - University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's Division of Biological Sciences and Pritzker School
of Medicine appear to have institutionalized something that a significant number
of Beloit College graduates have done: work in a research lab for a year or
two before going on to graduate school. This program, however, is more structured,
with lab rotations before choosing a mentor, some professional preparation courses,
GRE prep course, travel to conferences, etc. $21,000 for 75% time research commitment.
For underrepresented minorities who are US citizens planning to go on for a
Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. Information is posted outside 409 Chamberlin.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln - Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh - Chemistry
University of Kentucky - College of Medicine - Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular
Genetics
University of California at San Francisco - Biophysics
State University of New York at Albany - Environmental Health and Toxicology
University of Tennessee - Chemistry
Loyola University - Chicago - Chemistry
Indiana University - Chemistry
Texas A&M University - Biochemistry
University of Houston - Chemistry
Vanderbilt University - Toxicology and Carcinogenesis
New Mexico Tech - Chemistry
University of Rochester - Biophysics and Structural Biology
Johns Hopkins University - Molecular and Computational Biophysics
University of California, Irvine - Earth System Science (yes, lots of atmospheric
and biogeochemistry)
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by noon each Wednesday.
Chemistry Senior Seminar
Sunday, October 10, 5:30 PM, 409 Chamberlin. Senior majors will be presenting
their first seminars. Pizza and pop/fruit juice will be served. Let Rama (ramav@beloit.edu)
know if you plan to attend so he can have enough pizza.
Summer Research Opportunities
The Wadsworth Center for the New York State Department of Health and the Department
of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Public Health at the State University
of New York in Albany have a 10-week summer research program in biomedical and
environmental sciences. The program is for current sophomores and juniors (U.S.
student or permanent resident only) majoring in biochemistry, biology, chemistry,
physics or math/CS who are interested in a research career. The program provides
a $3400 stipend, full travel support, housing, and a food allowance. Application
deadline is February 1, 2005. For information and applications, go to http://www.wadsworth.org/educate/molcel.htm.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
180 new three-year awards expected providing full tuition and fees, health insurance
allowance, personal stipend of $31,000/year. Biosciences, chemistry, geosciences,
computer science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics. Deadline
January 7, 2005. See http://www.asee.org/ndseg
to apply.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received (filed in
409 Chamberlin)
University of Missouri - St. Louis - Chemistry
Case Western University School of Medicine - Molecular Pharmacology
University of South Carolina - Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Baylor University - Institute of Biomedical Sciences - Biochemistry and Biological
Sciences
University of California, San Francisco - Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics
University of California, Irvine - Chemistry
State University of New York, Albany - Department of Biomedical Sciences, School
of Public Heath
Miami University - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Utah State University - Chemistry and Biochemistry
North Carolina State University - Chemistry
University of Rochester - Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Virginia - Biomedical Sciences
University of Southern California - Chemistry
University of Pennsylvania - Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Pennsylvania State University - Integrative Biosciences
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Spring Course Schedules
We are starting to put up draft course schedules for Division one for next spring.
Check the listings in Café Bio periodically and let us know of any potential
conflicts. In addition to its usual spring courses, Chemistry faculty will be
offering two advanced topics courses, Advanced Organic Chemistry (organic synthesis)
with Bill Brown and Medicinal Chemistry (with lab on binding interactions) by
Laura Parmentier and Kathleen Mandell. Brock Spencer will also offer an IDST
course on designing and building the upcoming Chamberlin Hall renovation project
to obtain environmental certification.
Science in the Palm of Your Hand
The Beloit College Campus and Community Outreach Center is looking for people
who would be interested in working with Brandon Bartkowiak and Austen Huigens
(volunteer coordinators) on a grant project called Science in the Palm of Your
Hand. This is a project that the Outreach Center has run for the past several
years, but we are new at it. Our goal is to bring fun, interesting, and safe
science experiments to bring to local area schools. We would present each experiment
to a grade school level class, and then allow the children to explore it themselves.
We are really interested in speaking with some professors or knowledgeable students
about possibilities for experiments and/or willing participants. We're really
hoping for this program to be successful this year. If this sounds like something
you might be interested in, please email us back bartkowi@stu.beloit.edu or
huigensa@stu.beloit.edu, or call the Outreach Center at extension 2045 with
your hours of availability and contact information.
Roscoe Animal Retreat seeking Animal Care Attendants.
Part-Time. Flexible - weekdays and weekends. Pay $5.15-$7.00 depending on experience.
Send letter of interest and resume to April Perry, RARARF@aol.com or call (815)
389-3662. Seeking to fill position as soon as possible.
Part-Time Lab Position
The Walworth County Metropolitan Sewerage District has an immediate opening
for a part-time laboratory assistant. The District desires a person with a biology
or chemistry field of study. Interested applicants may receive an application
by calling 262-728-4140 between the hours of 8 am and 3 pm.
Shift: 7-3:30 generally.
Hours: 16 hr/week (generally weekends)
Wages: $14.61 hire rate.
A. Under the direction of the Laboratory Technician, performs a variety of standard,
specialized chemical and bacteriological tests and analyses. Does related work
as required. Assists in maintaining of the laboratory database and implementation
of laboratory quality control requirements.
B. Duties and responsibilities:
1. Assists in enforcing all applicable quality control and safety standards set by the District, State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the lab.
2. Assists in maintaining accurate records and filed necessary reports with the Collection System Services Manager.
3. Assists in insuring that a proper inventory is maintained and initiates the purchases of supplies and equipment.
4. Assists in providing technical data and collating information on current process parameters that may be useful in operation control.
5. Collects, tests, and analyzes samples originating from contributing entities, industrial discharge and other sources.
6. Perform test and analyzes results on contact lab work originating outside district.
7. Assists in maintaining the laboratory database.
C. Qualifications:
1. Ability to perform a variety of lab tests with accuracy, precision and interpret results to purpose of the test.
2. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of water chemistry, and standards chemical and bacteriological tests and treatments of wastewater, sludge and effluent.
3. Skill in the use and care of lab equipment.
4. Ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions and express oneself concisely, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
6. On-the-job experience performing the tests required by State and Federal regulations for wastewater analysis and demonstrates ability to assure quality control of lab results.
7. Able to establish and maintain effective employee interrelationships stressing communications and cooperation.
8. Knowledge of and proficiency with personal computers including spreadsheet and database software.
Please pass information on to all interested students.
c/o Thomas Johnson, Collection System Services Manager
Graduate and Professional School Information just received
(filed in 409 Chamberlin)
Colorado School of Mines - Lots of science, engineering, and environmental fields
University of California at Davis - Chemistry
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Cellular and Molecular Biology
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by noon each Wednesday.
Pew Student Research Symposia
The Pew Midstates Consortium, to which we belong, is sponsoring its annual Student
Research Symposia. These symposia provide an excellent opportunity to present
your research to students and faculty from other member institutions, as well
as take a look at a top graduate school. We will be taking a van to each of
the symposia, so plan to join in to present research you have done over the
past year either here or off campus. Deadline for abstracts is October 1st.
Information and registration are available on-line at http://pewsciencemath.hope.edu.
Contact our local Pew Representative, Kathleen Mandell (413 Chamberlin) if you
have questions.
Graduate FellowshipsBiological Sciences and Psychology Symposium
October 29-31
University of Chicago
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Symposium
November 5-7
Washington University in St. Louis
The National Physical Science Consortium provides highly lucrative graduate fellowships for up to six years. In addition to tuition, fees, and a stipend, the program also provides two summers of research employment in one of its cooperating sponsors. All U.S. citizens are eligible, and the consortium has a particular objective of increasing the number of women and underrepresented minorities in the physical sciences and engineering. A Beloit College alumna received one of these for work in bio/geochemistry at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Information and applications are available online at http://www.npsc.org.
University of Iowa Chemistry Department
On behalf of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa, I am pleased to announce an opportunity for your faculty and their students. We are seeking to build collaborations with the faculty of regional colleges, and to showcase our department to students interested in graduate school.
We are hosting the sixth in a series of "Working Weekends at Iowa" on October 22nd and 23rd. The upcoming Working Weekend will feature Nanoscience & Nanotechnology. Additional information and application materials can be found at http://www.uiowa.edu/~chemdept/news/special.html. Please feel free to post the announcement for this workshop.
For these workshops, research groups are encouraged to bring samples for analysis or to participate in ongoing experiments by Iowa faculty. Students will be able to meet with Iowa faculty and graduate students, tour the University, have hands-on experience with the instruments, and further their undergraduate research. There will also be lectures introducing nanoscience and nanotechnology, and highlighting ongoing research and education initiatives by Iowa faculty.
We are excited to learn about the research in progress at our neighboring colleges, and we hope that you and your students will be able to take advantage of this free workshop. Please respond with the names of faculty and their accompanying students as soon as possible (because spaces are limited, we would appreciate that preference be given to Juniors and Seniors in your program). Our application deadline is September 24th.
We look forward to your response. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions.
Regards, Sarah Larsen, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Graduate and Professional School Information just received (filed in 409 Chamberlin)
University of Illinois at Chicago - Biopharmaceutical Sciences
University of Iowa - Biochemistry
University of Texas at Houston - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Yale University - Physiology and Integrative Medical Biology
Case Western Reserve University - Chemistry
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne - Chemistry
University of Utah - Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology
South Dakota State University - Chemistry and Biochemistry
North Carolina State University - Chemistry
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Welcome back! It's great to have students and faculty back from their varied
summer activities (see the Chemistry Department Newsletter reference below for
details). Probably the biggest new from the summer is that we have selected
the Chicago architectural firm of Holabird & Root to plan an addition to
and renovation of Chamberlin Hall, and that process will begin with their initial
visit to campus on September 7th. We will need your input into the process,
so stay tuned for announcements.
Student Academic Senator Elections
Division 1 majors - Tuesday, September 7th, 4:00 PM, Chamberlin 215(Café
Bio)
Student academic senators play an important role serving all-college committees
as well participating in Academic Senate meetings. You are encouraged to participate.
The criteria for Academic Senators:
Must be registered for classes
Must have declared a major by Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 3:30 p.m.
Must not be on academic probation
Must be at least sophomore standing
According to Beloit College's Administrative Policy Manual, double and triple
majors may run and vote in only one election. This ensures that all students
will have equal voting strength.
Student Research Fellowships in Chemistry
Have you done some research this summer that you would like to present at a
national or regional meeting this year (in addition to the Pew Symposia this
fall)? Are you thinking about doing a research project on campus this fall:
continuation of work you started elsewhere, something new you would like to
start up, or a project in conjunction with a Beloit faculty member's research?
We have funds to support all of these activities.
We now have three student Research Fellowship funds in chemistry in memory of
alumni David Norris '92, Ed Stevens '78, and Kenneth 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 benefiting 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 now, or you may want to continue your
prior research 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 (spencer@beloit.edu).
Student Research Symposia
The Pew Midstates Consortium of liberal arts colleges and research universities
has two student research symposia each fall;
In the Biological Sciences & Psychology at Univ. of Chicago Oct. 29-31.
In the Physical Sciences & Mathematics at Washington University Nov. 5-7.
We regularly take up to a van-load of students to each so that they can present
their research from the past academic year and summer to other undergraduates
and faculty, and visit the graduate program of the host research university.
This year George Lisensky is a plenary speaker for the symposium in the physical
sciences and mathematics. Details about applying and submitting abstracts will
appear shortly, so consider seriously presenting your work.
Argonne National Laboratory also has a Symposium for Undergraduates
in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which will be held at Argonne
near Chicago on November 5-6. Abstracts are due in electronic form by September
24. Registration and abstract submission are available at http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_undergrad/ugsymp/.
Support is available for those presenting papers or posters at all of these
symposia. Talk to faculty in any of the departments.
2004 Chemistry Department Newsletter
Thanks to Rama Viswanathan's valiant efforts over the summer, the 26th
annual Chemistry Department Newsletter has been mailed out. If you
don't receive yours soon, let Brock Spencer know. It is also posted on the Chemistry
Department web site (https://www.beloit.edu/chemistry/news_annual/2004.html).
Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Open House: The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at MCW is having an open
house on Thursday, September 30th. The Open House provides an opportunity to
meet faculty, learn about research there, visit labs, and discuss opportunities
in their Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (see below). Call 414-456-8218
or email gradschool@mcw.edu to register. We can support travel expenses if a
group of students would like to attend.
Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
Yes, next summer
is a long time from now, but they are already advertising their annual SPUR
program, which a number of Beloit College students have used to good advantage.
Open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with a possible interest in
graduate work in the biomedical sciences. $3000 stipend for 10 weeks of research
with housing provided for the first 12 students accepted. Formal applications
won't be accepted until later this year, but a trip to the Open House (above)
would provide an excellent opportunity to talk informally with some faculty
now so that they would know you when your application eventually arrives.
University of Minnesota - MiniSymposium
Another possible road trip for chemistry students interested in exploring graduate
study in the Chemistry Department at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities,
where one of our chemistry alumnae is a faculty member. Saturday, October 9th,
8:30-3:30. Faculty presentations, grad student poster session, tour of the facilities.
See http://www.chem.umn.edu/minisymp/2004/.
Semester in Environmental Sciences at Woods Hole
Information has just arrived for the Fall 2005 Semester in Environmental Sciences
at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory on Cape Cod. Lab- and field-based
learning is the core of the first half of the semester, with individual research
projects filling the remainder of the term.
Graduate and Professional School Information just received (filed in
409 Chamberlin)
University of Southern California - Chemistry
University of Michigan - Biomedical Sciences
University of Minnesota - Joint Degree Program in Law, Health & Life Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin - Biomedical Sciences
University of California, San Francisco - Biomedical Sciences
Northern Illinois University - Chemistry and Biochemistry
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