REU, Internships, & Research Opportuniti

Undergraduate Research Opportunities : 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Getting Started : 

Getting Started Are you unsure of your career path? Do you want research experience? Do you need a summer job?

Getting Information : 

Getting Information SUMMER RESEARCH AT A UNIVERSITY National Science Foundation Web Site Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) locations http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/ WebGURU Lots of information about conducting research as well as opportunities www.webguru.neu.edu Committee On Institutional Cooperation http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/SROP/index.shtml Go to the website of a school of interest Write to an individual professor of interest

Other Information on Applying to REUs : 

Other Information on Applying to REUs Many applications are online or downloadable Most schools require two letters of recommendation Some programs have GPA requirements Many ask you to select faculty you are interested in working with Schools may have summer research programs that are not NSF funded. Check their websites. A personal statement is typically required Have a faculty member review your statement before mailing.

Sampling of Programs Nationwide (2010) : 

Sampling of Programs Nationwide (2010)

Fellowships: Another Option : 

Fellowships: Another Option Fellowship in Nuclear and Radiochemistry Offered by the ACS Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology June 17-July 28 (6 weeks) Locations: San Jose State or Brookhaven National Laboratory All expenses paid ($3600 stipend) + up to 6 credit hours Deadline Feb. 1 www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html Fellowship in Biomedical Research Offered at the Mayo Clinics May 29-Aug 3 (10 weeks) Locations: Rochester, MN (most) Scottsdale, AZ, Jacksonville, FL. Stipend of $4000, housing and meals not included (housing available for ~$140 per week). Deadline Feb. 1 http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html

Internship Program : 

Internship Program Qualifying summer research programs can get you up to 4 credit hours towards your major at GSU Must give a seminar on your work when you return (usually during Sr. Seminar) Arrange with Dr. Schmidt (Internship Coordinator) before you leave for the summer program

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INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIPS SCI Scholars though American Chemical Society www.internships.com Search by field and location Internships are constantly received through Office of Career Services Wallace Brown – Career advisor for COST wbrown@georgiasouthern.edu, 681-5478 Office of Career Services located in Williams Center If not, log on to Eagle Career Net to update your contact information

EXAMPLE : 

EXAMPLE Organic Chemistry Internship Location: South San Francisco Company: Genetech Inc. Summary:This position is designed for an undergraduate student focusing in synthetic organic chemistry, with some training and experience in organic synthesis, chromatographic purification and spectroscopic analysis. The candidate should be highly motivated, willing to learn new techniques and committed to making a personal contribution to the team. The candidate will require good communication skills for frequent contact with their supervisor and coworkers in Medicinal Chemistry and with other groups within the organization.

Here at GSU : 

COUR Competition Professor’s Grant ASPIRES Grant Chemistry Elective Credit McNair Program Here at GSU

Conclusions : 

Conclusions If you want a decent paying job for the summer and great research experience, get out there and apply!