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Friday, May 14th at 5 PM PST
Alumni Celebration is all about celebrating our alumni—and the perfect time to celebrate our local alumni business owners. As it happens, many alumni from the division of physical sciences and biology have launched successful businesses in the alcohol industry. Our panel discussion will start at the very beginning with the question: Why do brewers need yeast to produce beer? Topics will cover how to create the best tasting alcohol, how to market a product, and what owners have done to sustain their businesses during the pandemic. Panel:
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Tuesday, April 6th from 4 PM - 5:30 PM
An evening with consulting industry professionals for students to learn of the career opportunities within the Consulting Industry and at Booz Allen Hamilton. Come learn about your potential as a consultant, the culture at Booz Allen Hamilton, and use the chance to network with current consultants. We will be hosting a quick informational session to introduce consulting as a career path, what makes Booz Allen an awesome place to work, and some quick networking tips as your start your career journey. We will follow the information session with the opportunity to network with current Booz Allen employees in breakout rooms, so take notes, come prepared to have your cameras on, and makes some new connections. Register here. Thursday, March 25th from 12 PM - 1 PM
At Vertex, we invest in science and taking smart risks. Globally, 3 out of 5 employees are dedicated to R&D. As a result of our efforts, we are one of only a handful of companies that have internally discovered and developed ≥ 5 novel medicines. Vertex’s San Diego site discovered our four medicines to treat people with Cystic Fibrosis, a rare, chronic, and life-limiting genetic disease. Join this session to learn more about Vertex, our San Diego Research site, and hear directly from our scientists about the exciting work that we do in San Diego and globally! Event Format: 12:00PM - 12:15PM PT: Vertex Corporate Overview 12:15PM - 1:00PM PT: Panel Q&A with members from our San Diego site RSVP HERE. Interested in learning more about the Vertex San Diego Labs prior to the event? Take our guided lab tour here: https://www.vrtx.com/virtual-lab/ Deadline: Sunday, March 21, 2021
The Library is hosting an “Art of Science” contest that kicked off this week. UC San Diego students, postdoctoral and faculty researchers, and research affiliates, are invited to submit images or graphics related to their research, along with a caption that explains their work in an engaging and accessible way. Register here. Deadline: Tuesday, March 30th
This event will provide an excellent opportunity for outstanding postdocs and PhD students from leading graduate programs to meet our research faculty, interview for open postdoctoral positions, and discover the exciting and innovative research taking place at The Ohio State University and the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH). Application for this event is open to postdocs or senior graduate students who have completed or expect to complete their PhD by August 2021. Selected candidates will be invited to a virtual event with Ohio State on April 26, 2021. Interviews will occur April 27-30. Candidates will have the opportunity to virtually network with current OSU and NCH postdocs, present their research to faculty in a podium presentation, interview with prospective mentors, and learn more about postdoctoral opportunities at Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Apply here Thursday, March 11th from 10 AM -12 PM You are invited to a virtual tour of one of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s premiere facilities at the Laboratory, as well as a subsequent career panel with early career scientists from different backgrounds As a world-renowned national laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) devotes its science and technology expertise and resources to enhancing national and world security through cutting edge research-including features such as the world's largest and most energetic laser, extreme-scale simulations, and micropower impulse radar. First come first serve! The first 30 students will be able to attend. Additional tours in the future to be determined. RSVP, no later than March 8th! Register for the event here. Event login information will be provided prior to registration. View the attachments for more information about LLNL. Tuesday, March 2nd from 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering life-changing treatments for people with serious, challenging and under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis*, uterine fibroids* and clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For nearly three decades, Neurocrine Biosciences has specialized in targeting and interrupting disease-causing mechanisms involving the interconnected pathways of the nervous and endocrine systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the company and their internship program, while participating in the live Q & A. Register here. Fridays from 9:30 AM - 11 AM or 4 - 5:30 PM
Hello chem majors! Log in to Zoom Chemistry Peer Advising to speak to a Chemistry Peer Advisor! By attending office hours during Winter quarter, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of 3 $5 Starbucks e-gift cards! Zoom Link here. Meeting ID: 988 952 6082 Password: chempeers Deadline: March 5th, 2021
Are you interested in a 10-12 week summer employment opportunity at Pfizer?
Please direct questions to [email protected] Deadline: March 1st, 2021 Are you interested in materials science research? Our research program is open to undergraduate students majoring in science and engineering at any 2- or 4-year institution who are citizens or permanent residents of the US or US territories. Students with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. We focus on: - PREDICTIVE ASSEMBLY Using computational models to predict and guide the self-assembly of materials from the nano- to meso- scale. - ENGINEERED LIVING MATERIALS Utilizing genetic engineering and synthetic biology to create soft materials that contain living components For more info and to apply, click here. We’re excited to announce the release of the third episode of The Science of Mentorship, a new podcast from the Board on Higher Education and Workforce of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Academia can be a toxic environment, especially for women and other marginalized students. Dr. Akiko Iwasaki experienced this reality both in her studies and after she earned her Ph.D. However, research shows that women and marginalized students can better integrate into academic communities when they have positive mentoring experiences, and often, multiple mentoring relationships. In this episode, Dr. Akiko Iwasaki tells the story of her journey through STEMM academia and beyond as a woman from Japan. There were times she was discouraged from continuing her studies, but supportive mentors guided her through difficult situations with both emotional and technical support. Dr. Iwasaki shares about these experiences and how they shaped her approach to mentoring her own students in innovative ways. Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is a professor and researcher in immunology at the Yale School of Medicine. She has contributed significant research to the field of innate immunity against multiple viruses and cancer. She has won numerous awards and in 2018, was elected into the National Academy of Sciences. In 2019, Dr. Iwasaki was elected into the National Academy of Medicine. To learn more about the Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM report, and for a guide to implementing best practices at your institution, visit NAS.edu/mentoring. To listen to the episodes, click here. Our applications for 2021 Undergraduate Summer Scholars and Post-baccalaureate Research Education Programs are now open.
The easiest way to access the application is to visit www.rochester.edu and enter 'PREP' or 'Summer Scholars' in the search - our website is the first result. Are you a Synthetic Organic Chemist who has the abilities to create new molecular tools for use in Cepheid’s diagnostic assays?
This role is critical for securing and advancing Cepheid’s position as the leading provider of integrated molecular diagnostic solutions. This function will enable Cepheid to stay on top of the latest technologies and innovations in the effort of delivering a better way to improve patient outcomes. The role is critical to support Cepheid’s overall pipeline of new assays under experimental investigation. APPLY HERE. Introduction to the role: This position will utilize synthetic organic chemistry to create new molecular tools for use in Cepheid’s diagnostic assays. New PCR tools that provide greater sensitivity, faster sample preparation and/or greater multiplexing with overall reduced total time to result are desired. The qualified scientist will apply a broad knowledge of organic chemistry, protein biochemistry and molecular biology to evaluate, review, and identify novel technologies that will help Cepheid maintain its leadership position in molecular diagnostics. The successful candidate will possess expertise and hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry, analytical chemistry and microbiology skills. This individual should be familiar with a variety of synthetic chemistry techniques with a focus on nucleic acid chemistry. The central scope and requirement in this role are to evaluate new research opportunities, propose and enable new research projects that will transform Cepheid’s product pipeline. Essential job responsibilities:
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