Minnesota ACS Announces Sixth Annual Chemistry Job and Recruiting Fair

The Minnesota Local Section of the American Chemical Society is pleased to announce our 6th Annual Chemistry Job & Recruiting Fair.

 

The Chemistry Job and Recruiting Fair will be held from 4 – 6 P.M. on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at Saint Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN in the 3rd floor Ballroom of the Coeur de Catherine Building.

Confirmed companies and organizations with others pending*: Aerotek, Apix Life Sciences, Beckman Coulter, Experis, H.B. Fuller, Kelly Scientific, Medtronic, Pace Analytical Services, Land O'Lakes, Verum Technical, WuXi AppTec, Minnesota High Tech Forum, University of MN Department of Chemistry, University of MN Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of MN Division of Environmental Health Sciences, other companies pending. 

Schedule: 4-6 pm meet with recruiters

                 5 pm pizza, beverages, and light snacks will be served

Cost: Free with RSVP

This event is an opportunity to meet with technical recruiters from the Twin Cities area and is open to professionals and students from chemistry and related fields. Sophomore and junior chemistry majors are also encouraged to attend to inquire about internships.

Please RSVP to James Wollack (jwwollack@stkate.edu) by November 9^th so there will be an accurate head count for food. Include how many people will be coming from your group. 

Thank you to career fair sponsors – MN-ACS, St. Catherine University, Aerotek, Beckman Coulter, Pace Analytical Services, Verum Technical, Experis, Minnesota High Tech Forum, University of Minnesota Division of Environmental Health Sciences.

"First Annual Halloween Cuvette Decorating Contest" in Chemistry 121 Lab C

Winners: Ceci Crosby (1st place) and Hunter Barber (2nd place)

Winners showing off their winning artwork - "hollow tree with bats and floating pumpkin" and "monster 

with pumpkins

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Summer Undergraduate Research at Caltech

Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students. Questions about these programs can be directed to Carol Casey at casey@caltech.edu or (626) 395-2887.

Interested students can register for the following webinars to learn more:

• WAVE Fellows Program Webinar, November 15, 11:00 am PST, Register
• Amgen Scholars Program Webinar, November 16, 11:00 am PST, Register

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech.

The program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and engineering Ph.D. programs. The program is extended, but not limited, to underrepresented minorities, women, first-generation college students, geographically underrepresented students, educationally or financially disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or have DACA status. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have prior research experience and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas.

Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program and an additional $500 housing/travel supplement.

Application:

Online applications are due January 12, 2018.

For more information, visit http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/wavefellows

Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, medical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university in the US at time of application, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $6000 award, round-trip air transportation, campus housing, and a food allowance.

Application:

Online applications are due February 15, 2018.

For more information, please visit

www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/amgen_scholars