Student Research Honored at National Engineering Conference

Rylan Prafke won an award and the 2016 Annual Meeting and National Student Conference of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).  His presentation “Response of Surface Bound Hexacyanoferrate Films to Binary & Tertiary Metal Alloy Compositions” was co-authored with Dr. Jennifer Hampton, associate professor of physics. Jacob Pledger also presented at the conference.  His …

Zintellect – multipurpose listing system for STEM

“This website provides listings of internships, experiential learning opportunities, academic fellowships and scholarships funded by government and private sector organizations. These programs are administered by ORAU and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Visitors to the site may view available opportunities by selecting the Opportunity Catalog.” Check out Zintellect today!  

SPS national is now accepting applications for summer internships!

The SPS summer internship program offers 10-week-long positions in science policy, communication, outreach, research, and education. All internships include paid housing , a competitive stipend, a commuting allowance, and transportation to and from Washington, DC. Applications and all supporting materials are due January 15.

The DRIFT Dark Matter Detector

Friday, November 4 3 pm VW 104 Daniel Snowden-Ifft, Ph.D. Professor of Physics, Occidental College The Directional Recoil Identification From Tracks (DRIFT) is designed to detect the dark matter thought to make up 85% of the mass of the universe. Unlike most other dark matter detectors the directional capabilities of DRIFT allow it to conclusively …

The CRISP Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

The CRISP Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) program. The goal of the CRISP REU program is to offer high-quality, state-of-the-art research experiences, enrichment activities and professional development events to undergraduates. Current research topics range from thin film growth …