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Undergraduate Employment Information and Opportunities
Upcoming Events at Ohio State:
- GRE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
The Arts and Sciences Honors Program, in conjunction with The Princeton Review, will sponsor a Free GRE Information Session on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008. At this event, an expert Princeton Review instructor will introduce you to the structure of the GRE, review some of the questions you will see on the exam, and provide proven techniques to help you get the score you want. For more information, please contact Joanna Spanos at 292-5104 or spanos.4@osu.edu
- WHEN: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- WHERE: Mendenhall Labs - Room 115
- REGISTER: www.PrincetonReview.com/events SEATING IS LIMITED TO 60 STUDENTS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. If you have problems with the website, please email Joanna Spanos (spanos.4@osu.edu) to confirm registration
- DENMAN RESEARCH FORUM 2008
The Ohio State University Annually holds the DENMAN RESEARCH FORUM during Spring Quarter. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for undergraduates to present research activity to the university community. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE:
- ABSTRACTS DUE: NEW! Exteded deadline is Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 5 p.m.
- REGISTER AT: http://denman.osu.edu
- DATE OF EVENT: May 14, 2008
- MAPS RESEARCH FORUM 2008
The College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences will be holding the MAPS RESEARCH FORUM during Spring Quarter. This is an opportunity for undergraduate majors to present their research in a friendly environment. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE:
UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS MAJORS NEEDING OR WANTING ASSISTANCE TO PRINT POSTERS SHOULD CONTACT DR. SANDY DOTY
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
The Undergraduate Research Office offers weekly info sessions to help
students learn how to develop a research topic, find and secure a
research mentor and explore where to find the resources to help make
research a part of your undergraduate education. Snacks provided! All
sessions held in Page Hall, room 310G.
Details about these sessions and other university wide events can be found at: http://ugresearch.adm.ohio-state.edu/
Information Sessions scheduled for SP 2008 are:
- TUESDAY SESSIONS: General Information Sessions: April 1, April 15, April 29, May 20
- TIME AND PLACE: All Tuesday sessions are at 11:30 a.m. in Room 310 G Page Hall. Dessert provided. RSVP Preferred.
- WEDNESDAY SESSIONS: Laboratory Information Sessions:
- TIME AND PLACE: All Wednesday sessions are at 3:30 p.m. in Room 310 G Page Hall. Dessert provided. RSVP Preferred.
RSVP for any informational session at: uro@osu.edu. Please enter RSVP Ino Session with the preferred date (ex. " RSVP Lab Session May 2") in the subject line.
There are a large number of other programs and opportunities also available through this office including funding to help with undergraduate research and programs to help you be more successful in landing a research position. Check out the website above.
MAPS CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
- MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES WORKSHOPS FOR 2008
GRADUATE SCHOOLS
- GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Denver would like to draw your attention to their graduate program. Details can be found on the flier below. For more information, please visit their website or contact them as indicated below
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- METAMATERIA PARTNERS seeks Physicist
MetaMateria Partners is an innovative developer of nano-enabled materials and methods for the application of these materials. IT is a subsidiary of NanoDynamics INC. We develop solutions that help clean up the environment and make energy products more efficient. We are currently expanding our Columbus operations and are looking for a Physicist to join our team. See ad below for more information
- TeachNOLA: Rebuilding New Orleans by teaching our children
teachNOLA sees the nation's most outstanding certified teachers as well as recent college graduates and mid- and post-career professionals to make a difference by teaching in public schools in New Orleans. This highly selective initiative recruits the most talented individuals to drive the city's rebirth by boosting academic achievement for all students.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Socially conscious professionals, recent college graduates, and certified teachers are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in outstanding candidates in science, math, special education, early childhood education, French and spanish. All candidates will benefit from a quick, streamlined, and personalized application and selection process as well as placement assistance.
TRAINING: If selected, candidates who want to becme certified will participate in a comprehensive training institute priot to teaching. These teachNOLA Fellows also earn a teaching certificate through a local credentialing program while receiving a full-time teachers salary.
Internships, Summer Internships, Summer REU's, and Specific Permanent Positions:
- SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FELLOWSHIPS
The OSU Institute for Energy and the Environment wants to be sure that you are aware of the pending deadline for the second annual 2008 Sustainable Energy Fellowship Program for undergraduate juniors and seniors and students in the first year of a Masters program.
Students may apply online at http://www.teachenergy.org/apply. The deadline to apply is 18 April, 2008. Applicants must have two faculty references. The 2008 program will be held at Duke University, 24 -31 May. A maximum of 40 students will be accepted, and expenses for those students will be covered by the program.
The program brings faculty from Arizona State, Cornell, Duke, and University of Michigan together to provide students a unique learning experience that explores sustainability, biocomplexity, conventional and renewable energy, demand side management, climate- energy systems, policy, national security, economics, and the role of institutions. Students will get hands-on experiences at actual generation facilities and demonstration sites in addition to lectures and discussions with thought leaders.
- THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OFFICE - SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The URO is accepting applications through April 7, for its brand new 2008 Summer Research Fellowships. Twelve students will get paid $3500 to conduct 10 weeks of full-time, independent research with an OSU faculty member; students are responsiblge to secure the collaboration ofa committed faculty mentor and to defind their own research project.
- SUMMER REU - THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ENGINEERED PARTICULATE (NJCEP)
During the 10-week program, 10 undergraduate students, selected on a competitive basis from various universities throughout the USA, will live on campus while working on challenging research alongside NJIT faculty and graduate students. The research projects will involve unique topics dealing with synthesis, characterization, and applications of nano-particles as engineered composites, focusing on developing fundamental understanding of particle interactions and their influence on final product, which may be existing consumer products (e.g. sun-screens) as well as novel materials (e.g., new cancer drugs or advanced-energetic materials). Students will benefit from a strong research group that includes established faculty researchers and their graduate students, working on collaborative activities in nanotechnology.
- SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM at LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LAB
The Computing Sciences and Information Technology centers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are hosting a 12 week research Summer Student Program for 2008. Below is a link to a word document with details of the program and instructions on how to apply.
The program is geared toward students between their junior and senior years who have completed core courses in computer science, mathematics, and related areas of study. The exact starting date is at the mutual convenience of the students and the needs of the program.
- 2008 UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSSHIP PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY - CENTER OF iNTEGRATED NANOMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (COINS)
University of California, Berkely, June 23 - August 15, 2008. Work with leading scientists in this exciting field of research.
Focus on the most important and compelling topics in nanotechnology.
Gain direct research experience that will help prepare you for a
career in science. Program participants receive: $4,000 stipend, Room
and board - UC dorm plus full meal plan.
To apply: Send your resume, transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable), 3
references (include name, title, email and phone), and a 350-word
essay on why you want to participate in the COINS internship, and
specifying your area of interest in nanoscience, to:
coins_urap@calmail.berkeley.edu . Underrepresented students are
encouraged to apply
You must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH BATTELLE
Battelle is a world leader in science and technology research. Our Energetic Systems and Security Technology (ES&ST) group specializes in research, development, test and evaluation of specialty weapons, protective systems, explosive detection equipment and hardware associated with national security. ES&ST is seeking an intern for part-time work in Columbus, Ohio.
Primary job requirement is administration and maintenance of a Beowulf Cluster. Other responsibilities include general PC support, network administration, and technical support of ES&ST research and development projects as appropriate. Experience with Finite Element Analysis is also desirable
Candidate resumes must demonstrate the following minimum requirements in order to be forwarded for consideration:
- Junior or Senior Level Undergraduate in Computer Scinece, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field (must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree)
- Experience in cluster computing
- Availability to work 15-20 hours per week through the school year
- Must be a United States citizen with eligibiilty to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance
- Must have experience in administration and maintenance of a Beowulf Cluster.
Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. To apply please visit us at: http://www.battelle.org. Select Job Opportunities. Search requisition number 14303.
- WEBSITE LISTING OF SUMMER RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE
The Nucleus, sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers, maintains a comprehensive listing of Summer Research Opportunities. You can either search by title, or limit by discipline and/or state. If you are looking for a Summer Research opportunity, this is a good place to find what you are looking for.
Career Services at Ohio State:
- ASC Physics Majors: This website has information on events for on-campus recruiting,
workshops for resumes, job fairs and cover letters, as well as information on jobs and
internships:
- Engineering Physics Majors: This website has information on events for on-campus recruiting,
workshops for resumes, job fairs and cover letters, as well as information on jobs and
internships, specifically for engineering students:
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