This message was sent to ##Email##
To advertise in this publication please click here
|
|
|
.TOP NEWS
REU opportunity
AIChE
The AIChE Computational Molecular Science & Engineering Forum have created a distributed REU program for students interested in getting research experience. The summer 2021 REU will be virtual, with flexible start dates to accommodate student schedules.
The program welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and especially those who might be interested in computational research, but have not yet had opportunities. Interested students can learn more about the program, and apply, by visiting https://www.comsefscholars.org. In addition, questions can be directed to comsefscholars@gmail.com. Applications are due March 15.
|
|
Latest NOBCChE job postings
NOBCChE
If you are an employer interested in posting a job or internship please visit
the Corporate/Academic Partners page. For details on openings visit here.
Corporate Opening
- Michelman, Senior Scientist
Government Openings
- NSF, Section Head, Arctic Sciences
Academic Openings
- University of Arkansas, Head Department of Chemical Engineering
- St. John’s University, Visiting Assistant Professors, Chemistry
- Virginia Tech, Tenure-Track, Department of Chemistry
|
|
|
|
 |
|
These Georgia Tech Schools are sites for the American Chemical Society’s Bridge Program, which aims to increase the number of underrepresented students who receive doctoral degrees in chemical sciences. Bridge Fellows earn a thesis MS while receiving extensive support, mentoring, and training to prepare for success in a PhD program.
|
|
.INDUSTRY NEWS
#BlackInNeuro: How a hashtag forged community for Black scientists
MedPage Today
Amid national outcry for racial justice last summer, neuroscience graduate student Angeline Dukes yearned for a sense of community among Black scholars in her field. Following the murder of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests, Black scientists from other disciplines — including astronomy, botany, geology, marine science, and ornithology — created online movements to celebrate the work of their peers and bring attention to discrimination in STEM.
|
|
NASA partnership with UC Merced advances minority growth in STEM education
AeroTech News
As NASA continues to push the boundaries of exploration further into space than ever before, the agency is looking to the next generation to join STEM fields, which are critical to mission success. Students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused careers can engage in educational opportunities at several universities around the country.
|
|
|
|
How to identify and apply for unposted job opportunities
Fast Company
If you’re looking for a job, your first step may be to peruse job boards. While it’s a tried-and-true method, a growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and professional networks for sourcing qualified candidates more quickly, according to a study by Jobvite. If you don’t have an inside connection, you may think finding these leads is a matter of pure luck.
|
|
Looking for meaning in your career? Try a pay-it-forward plan
Science
No matter where you are in your career, you didn’t get there without help. Someone opened a door, gave you advice, shared a bit of info about a path or a profession. And when you pass that kindness on to others, you often get more benefits than you could have realized.
|
|
If you've applied to over 50 jobs with no answer, you are making this crucial mistake
Ladders
If you are applying for numerous positions without ever hearing back, you might be missing some critical elements in your application. Primarily, your cover letter and/or resume may not be doing a good enough job highlighting what makes you an excellent fit for the role. One of the most common mistakes often made by job applicants at any stage of their career is not dedicating enough time and resources to creating an excellent cover letter.
|
|
Black women in bio making an impact
BioBuzz
Its Women’s History Month and being on the heels of Black History Month, BioBuzz is highlighting three successful black women in industry to unify the importance of both. Read on to learn their “why”, what opportunities they’ve taken advantage of that you can too, and what efforts are in place as well as what can be done to continue supporting efforts for women of color to find success in STEM careers.
|
|
Here's what has to change for women to thrive in STEM
Built In
Although women make up more than half of the college-educated workforce in the U.S., they’re woefully underrepresented in STEM professions — both in terms of their presence at the table and their depressed compensation in comparison to their male counterparts.
|
|
How to get ready for a panel job interview
AARP
One-on-one interviews can be nerve-wracking. And, once you've made it past a screening or two, you may find yourself in a good news/bad news situation. You made the cut, but now you need to meet with multiple people in a panel interview. This type of interview, which has become more common in recent years, typically serves two purposes. It allows companies to save time — key players meet you as a group, instead of scheduling individual meetings with each one — and it enables interviewers to see how you react under pressure.
|
|
|
|
|
7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063
|
Dr. Paula Hammond, the 2019 Percy Julian Award Winner, is profiled.
