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Postdoctoral positions available at NREL in polymer chemistry and engineering

From NREL in Colorado:

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We have two positions in polymer chemistry and engineering available immediately in our research groups, which we were hoping that you could forward to graduate students and postdocs in your department or research group.

Both positions will be an integral part of a large, multidisciplinary team to produce renewable polymers from biomass-derived monomers. Interested candidates should send a CV and letter describing their research and professional interests via email to Gregg Beckham (for the polymer engineering position) or to Mark Nimlos (for the polymer chemistry position).

Polymer Chemist: We are seeking candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position to develop renewable polymers and composites from chemical products made from biomass. Unique monomers will be produced by biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies and this new hire will be responsible for identifying and demonstrating synthetic routes to novel polymers that are of commercial interest. The researcher will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop, optimize and scale up processes and will also work with industrial partners to insure commercial development.

A Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry with a strong emphasis on organic synthesis is required for this position. A familiarity with biomass and the chemistry of biomass conversion is desired.

Polymer Engineer: We are seeking additional candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position as part of the same project with an emphasis on polymer engineering. This new hire will be responsible for the design of new polymeric materials using the aforementioned monomers, testing of their physicochemical properties, and the implementation of new approaches for the design of novel polymer blends.

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on polymer synthesis, design, and materials testing is required for this position.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely, Gregg and Mark
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Gregg T. Beckham, MSCEP, PhD
Senior Engineer, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7806
Mobile: (+01) 617-960-7648
www.nrel.gov/gbeckham
Gregg.Beckham@nrel.gov<mailto:Gregg.beckham@nrel.gov>

Mark R. Nimlos
Principal Scientist, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7704
Mobile: (+01) 303-518-8445
Mark.Nimlos@nrel.gov<mailto:Mark.nimlos@nrel.gov

Mavroyannis Scholarship in Physical Chemistry

Postdoc Opportunities at Stanford

The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program and the Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program are currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows.
We would appreciate it if you could share this information with your graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

More information can be found at:

Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program: http://smisprogram.stanford.edu/
Application Deadline: May 11, 2015

Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program: http://scitprogram.stanford.edu/
Application Deadline: July 1, 2015

Thank you,
Sofia

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Sofia Gonzales
Program Administrator
Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program
Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program
Department of Radiology
Stanford University

PhD Comic Movie Event

Worthwhile Volunteering Opportunities

FACULTY, STAFF, and UNDERGADUATE, and GRADUATE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW.   

(1)   The Science Olympiad Regional Competition for high school students will be held at Georgia Tech on Saturday, February 21st.  CEISMC is sponsoring this event. Twelve teams, comprised of 15 students per team, from the metro Atlanta area have registered to participate in the competition.  Winners will progress to the state competition to be held at Emory University in March. We need volunteers to serve as Event Supervisors to conduct one of the 23 featured events (see the attached document that lists the activities by clusters).  Please note that the general categories of events are paper and pencil tests, inquiry activities that may involve rotating stations, and testing of devices that the teams have previously constructed and bring to the competition.  Event supervisors must be thoroughly familiar with the rules/guidelines that govern their respective events, and in some cases must generate test questions or activities, or the apparatus to test devices. The time commitment on the day of the competition would range from ~2-5 hours, depending on whether your event is offered more than once.  Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at  2:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m.  Please contact Gustavia Evans at gustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.   

(2)   The STEM Mini-Conference, under the auspices of the Atlanta Science Festival, is being offered for the second year at Georgia Tech on Saturday, March 21st, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CEISMC is sponsoring this event.  This year's event will be expanded to include high school teachers in addition to middle school teachers.  We need volunteers to provide a hands-on instructional session of 1.5 hours duration which will be offered twice.  We will focus on 6th grade Earth Science, 7th grade Life Science, 8th grade Physical Science, High School Biology, High School Chemistry, High School Physics and middle and high school mathematics.  Since this is a "STEM" event, mathematics, engineering, and technology applications should be integrated into the sessions when possible. Please contact Gustavia Evans atgustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.

(3)   The Science Department of Atlanta Public Schools will hold its annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Coretta Scott King High School located at 1190 Northwest Dr. NW Atlanta, GA. 30318.

The purpose of this fair is to permit students in grades three through twelve throughout the system an opportunity to present their original research projects in the annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

We are asking you to contribute your expertise and time as a judge on either of the following dates:

·   DISTRICT - Tuesday, January 27, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalists in grades 3^rd-5^th.

·   REGIONAL - Wednesday, January 28, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the semi-finalists in grades 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division).

·   REGIONAL RUN-OFF -Thursday, January 29^th, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalistsin the 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division) and the Gold Key Winners that will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair. These projects will advance to the 67^th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Georgia on Thursday, March 26^th through Saturday, March 28^th, 2015.  

If interested, please e-mail your name, institution, profession, date available and contact information to Tina Lamar ( alamar@atlanta.k12.ga.us ) or Dr. Mashawn Duncan-Young ( mdyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us ). You may also register directly online at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/528YGPB . 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING K-12 STEM EDUCATION IN GEORGIA by  VOLUNTEERING FOR ONE, TWO OR ALL OF THESE EVENTS!
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Donna L. Whiting, Ph.D.
Academic Professional and Associate Director  for Teacher Education Partnerships and Academic Mentoring

The Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Atlanta, GA 30302-0282
Phone: 404-894-5185
Fax: 404-894-9675
email: donna.whiting@ceismc.gatech.edu
URL: www.ceismc.gatech.edu
Street Address:  817 West Peachtree NW, Suite 300  Atlanta, GA 30308 (inside the historic Biltmore Building)

GSF Design Contest

GSF is holding a design contest for a shirt and coffee mug for its annual fundraiser!  Any creative souls interested in participating should submit a design to Kerry McGill kammcgi2366@gatech.edu

Winners will receive a free mug or shirt.

Submissions are due January 30th by 5pm.

Thanks!

P.S.-- Designs must be approved by College of Sciences Graphic Design Specialist to qualify in contest. Kerry can forward the design to her for approval.