1. Welcome Back!

2. Today
Introductions
Maintenance
Internships and Research Opportunities
National Meeting

3. Maintenance things
Please everybody sign in with your NAME and STUDENT ID
Canvas
Membership Reimbursement
Upcoming Events:
Webinar: February 9th, 6:00pm, The Role of Chemistry in Global Security
Fundraiser: Soup Sale!
January 28th (Thursday) 11:00 – 1:00
Allison: vegetarian chili
Drew: vegetarian soup
National Meeting: Mar 13-17

4. Internships and research experiences
Why get one?
Realize what you are interested in within chemistry
Build key skills that make you competitive for future jobs, fancy internships, graduate school, and beyond.
Networking!
Resume building (sounds cheesy, but seriously)

5. Internships and research experiences
What types of internships and research experiences are available to me?
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Industry Internship

6. REus
8-10 week program with other undergraduates
University, live on or near campus
“shadow” a graduate student
Attend weekly presentations on research at that university, how to get into graduate school, how to give science presentations, etc.
$4,000 - $8,000 stipend

7. reus
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8. Industry internships
These, you will have to do your own research to see what you are interested in. Past Park students have done internships at:
bayer/students/

9. How to choose an reu
Search for REUs that offer research that you are interested in (preferably 2-3 professors you wouldn’t mind working with)
Narrow down this list to the amount you want to apply to
Take into consideration: stipend, cost of travel, food stipend, location

10. Applying to the reu Talk to professors: 3 letters of recommendation
be kind and gracious when asking and reminding professors of the due date
be organized
Personal Statement/ Resume
Talk to career services, a professor, an upperclassman (ME) about your resume – you want it to look professional and SCIENCE- oriented
Look up examples
Familiarize yourself with the research – be specific – “know” what you are talking about
Focus on: what research you are interested in, what goals you have academically and career-wise
Don’t be afraid to put yourself in a position you aren’t sure of

11. Applying to the internship
Search for online applications, often under the “Career” tab
Don’t be afraid to call their hiring manager and ask if there are opportunities for undergraduates
Familiarize yourself with the company
Be flexible: may not pay, need so many hrs of work per week
Use your network – local ACS, friends, family
Dress professionally, have a resume on hand, go over interview etiquette

12. Final thoughts Do not fear rejection – it happens to everybody
Apply to many and apply now!
Never hesitate to reach out to students and faculty, it can improve your application tremendously
You guys can always me: or

13. Thank you
Officers please stay afterwards