Chemistry/Biochemistry Summer Internship Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Utah State University, May through Aug 2016* What are we offering you? A 10-week session in one of our Nationally recognized research labs - for students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in chemistry or biochemistry Participation in graduate level scientific meetings www.chem.usu.edu $4000 Stipend Fully Furnished Housing Provided Travel Reimbursement (up to $500) How can you apply? Prerequisites: General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Please send the following information by email directly to Nick.Dickenson@usu.edu by February 15th (please use the phrase “UG Internship” in the subject heading) 1) Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) 2) One letter of recommendation from a science faculty member 3) A one page, single-spaced narrative describing your prior science-related coursework and activities Indicate your major, if an internship is a requirement for your graduation, expected graduation date, and include a brief description of your career plans The quality of this narrative will be used as a major criterion for selection 4) Your preferences (1-2-3) for a research laboratory (Refer to second page of this flier) 5) Your preference for dates from May 12th to August 12th or academic year semester* Questions should be addressed to Professor Nick Dickenson at nick.dickenson@usu.edu Research Faculty have a strong record of external funding by NIH, NSF, DOE, American Heart Association, USDA, ACS-PRF, Frasch Foundation Publications in PNAS, JACS, Biochemistry, JBC, Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Nature 18 full-time faculty Diverse areas of chemistry and biochemistry Environment Housed in two centrally located buildings on the USU campus in Cache Valley Exquisite surroundings and safe, convenient living in furnished housing on campus (dormitorystyle room) * 2016-2017 academic year internships will also be considered ** applicants must be US residents Chemistry/Biochemistry Summer Internship Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Utah State University, May through Aug 2016 Participating Research Programs Alvan Hengge Our laboratory uses physical organic chemistry and biochemistry to study the mechanisms of phosphatases, including the role of protein motions in catalysis We also are examining the ability of these enzymes to catalyze the hydrolysis of compounds other than their native substrates, a property called catalytic promiscuity Lance Seefeldt We are using multi-disciplinary approaches including molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics to elucidate a molecular understanding of the metalloenzyme nitrogenase A second research program is focused on exploring the use of yeast and phototrophic microbes to produce bioproducts and biofuels Sean Johnson Our laboratory uses x-ray crystallography techniques in combination with biochemical analysis to understand the structure and mechanism of proteins and macromolecular assemblies, with an emphasis on RNA processing and quality control pathways Joanie Hevel Our laboratory is using molecular Tom Chang My laboratory is interested in using chemical synthesis to develop molecules with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, or anticancer activities In addition to basic research, we also pursue practical applications for the results generated from various projects Lisa Berreau Our laboratory prepares, characterizes, and investigates the reactivity of new synthetic metal complexes of relevance to biological systems Current interests in the laboratory include carboncarbon bond cleaving reactions resulting in CO release Nicholas Dickenson Our laboratory is using techniques from many disciplines including molecular biology, microbiology, physics, analytical chemistry, & biochemistry to address challenging health related problems Our current focus is characterizing the initial interactions between Shigella flexneri and host cells during infection with goals of developing anti-infective agents Yuji Sun Our laboratory uses our expertise in inorganic chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, and photochemistry to study catalytic reactions of energy consequence, such as solar-driven water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction We are also interested in photoactivable complexes with applications in luminescence sensing and pharmaceuticals biology, biochemistry, and biophysics to elucidate a molecular understanding of enzymes that participate in cellular signaling and those that synthesize bioactive natural products Tianbiao Liu Our laboratory focuses on rechargeable batteries, electrocatalysis, and homogenous catalysis employing earth abundant element based catalysts and materials Our research is highly multidisciplinary embracing inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, material science, and electrochemical engineering We strive to achieve sustainable, economical, and environment-benign energy and chemical transformations and to address global energy and environment challenges simultaneously ...Chemistry/Biochemistry Summer Internship Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Utah State University, May through Aug 2016 Participating Research Programs Alvan Hengge