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PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plu-researchers-shine-light-on-rna-activities/

PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities Professor of chemistry Neal Yakelis works with five summer research students to gain a deeper comprehension of RNA and its intricate workings within the realm of cells. Posted by: nicolacs / November 8, 2023 Image: Professor of chemistry Neal Yakelis leads his students in summer research in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. The team employed advanced organic chemical synthesis methods and characterization techniques. These include NMR spectroscopy

UT Southwestern Biomedical Sciences Summer Research https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2015/02/06/ut-southwestern-biomedical-sciences-summer-research/

UT Southwestern Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Posted by: Craig Fryhle / February 6, 2015 February 6, 2015 University of Texas Southwestern has summer research fellowships in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Systems Biology, and other fields. $4000 fellowship. Application deadline is February 9th. Read Previous Laurence D. and Bonny M. Huestis Endowment for Faculty/Student Summer Research

University of Idaho Graduate School Openings https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2021/01/22/university-of-idaho-graduate-school-openings/

University of Idaho Graduate School Openings Posted by: alemanem / January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021 The University of Idaho Department of Chemistry is accepting applications for grad students for fall 2021 admission. For more information please see the University of Idaho Chemistry Poster or visit their website at: https://www.uidaho.edu/sci/chem/ms-chemistry Read Previous ACS Bridge Program (ACS-BP) Read Next Paid Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University

Science, Sugar & Food: A Messy Love Story https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/archives/science-sugar/

Science, Sugar, and FoodA Messy Love Story 7p.m. | Feb. 6 | Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke 103 Join us for a fun presentation about science and chemistry featuring sugary demos and caramel. Together, we’ll learn about the different types of sugars, how they appear in food, and the health implications of consuming them. Join Erica Fickeisen, PLU’s Lead Baker, and Justin Lytle, Associate Professor of Chemistry, for a special Valentine’s Day treat. We will explore the science of sugar, and there will

Summer 2016 research opportunities in Dallas, TX https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2015/11/30/summer-2016-research-opportunities-in-dallas-tx/

Summer 2016 research opportunities in Dallas, TX Posted by: yakelina / November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015 Lots of paid research opportunities available in the Dallas, TX region this coming summer … University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center is offering a number of paid summer undergraduate programs relating to chemistry (QP-SURF), biomedical research (SURF), cancer research (SURF-Cancer), and kidney disease research (SURISKD). Here is a link that leads to all four: https

Things That Go Boom on Purpose! https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/04/15/things-that-go-booma%C2%80%C2%94on-purpose-%E2%80%A8/

April 15, 2014 Things That Go Boom—on Purpose! Students cover their ears as a balloon filled with hydrogen and oxygen bursts during the Chemistry Department’s Desserts and Demos Night on April 15. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Anyone who (misguidedly) thinks chemistry isn’t fun obviously hasn’t been to the PLU Chemistry Department’s annual Desserts and Demos Night. Held every April around Earth Day, Desserts and Demos is an outreach event that brings students and teachers from local schools to

PLU Admission Blog in Research https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/research/

Opportunities in Chemistry Are you interested in studying chemistry at PLU? As a PLU chemistry student, you’ll work closely with professors who have expertise in all major branches of chemistry — from organic and biochemistry to polymer and analytical chemistry. LEARN MORE January 24, 2024 AcademicsChemistryResearch

Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Program – Northern Illinois University https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2017/03/29/research-experience-for-undergraduate-reu-program-northern-illinois-university/

Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Program – Northern Illinois University Posted by: alemanem / March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017 NSF–REU Chemistry and Biochemistry Summer Research Program Program Dates: June 4th – August 12th, 2017 The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is proud to host a National Science Foundation supported Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program. Application due date: April 7, 2017. All participants will receive a stipend of $5,000 (free housing will

Course Schedule https://www.plu.edu/summer/course-schedule/

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Mississippi State University Summer REU https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2023/11/30/mississippi-state-university-summer-reu/

Mississippi State University Summer REU Posted by: nicolacs / November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023 The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an interdisciplinary NSF-supported summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program occurring in 2024. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in the Food, Energy and Water Security Summer Research Program activities and work on a research