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Hourly Lab Assistant

Hours: 10-15 hours/week

Pay: $12-14.50/hour, depending on experience

We are looking for an Hourly Lab Assistant to help with an EPA funded project called the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network. In this project, we look at trace contaminants in vapor, particle and precipitation matrixes from samples taken from the Great Lake region. The current Principal Investigators of the project are Dr. Marta Venier and Dr. Amina Salamova.

Duties include glassware washing and prepping of experiments for laboratory work. The schedule is flexible: shifts between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  This project currently has funding until September 2024.  This is a position that will require year round work; therefore, if you are not going to be on campus during the summer please do not apply.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemistry or Biology, be willing to work with chemicals and lab equipment, and must be dependable and willing to work with others. Previous experience in a college level chemistry/biology laboratory is required. The candidate will work under the supervision of Karen Arnold.

Karen Arnold – kararnol@indiana.edu

IADN Lab Manager

MSB2 Building rm 326

702 N. Walnut Grove

Bloomington, IN. 47405

812-856-2887

Summer Internships and Co-Ops available beginning in May 2022

Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Three or Six Months in Duration, Travel Supported

Paid Positions Available at Merck Sites in:

Boston (MA), Kenilworth & Rahway (NJ), San Francisco (CA), West Point (PA)

Departments of:

Process, Analytical, Computational and Discovery Chemistry, Biocatalysis, Chemical Engineering and Chemical Biology

Join a program that provides exemplary students with the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and gain real world experience in the pharmaceutical industry.  Join a team that is committed to saving and improving lives around the world.

For all listings – search “FTP2022” at jobs.merck.com/us/en.

Please apply online at jobs.merck.com/us/en.

The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is hosting a virtual Open House on October 21^st from 6 – 8 pm for the PhD programs in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy Translational Science and our new MS program in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Learn more and REGISTER Today!

Click HERE for information about upcoming events.

Click HERE to be added to our email list.

Visit our website to learn about all of our academic & summer programs.

College of Arts and Sciences seeks undergraduates to serve as student representatives on the Themester advisory committee for fall 2022’s exploration of Identity and Identification. The Themester advisory committee, made up of College faculty and undergraduate students, meets approximately once a month through spring 2022 and makes decisions related to the subsequent fall semester’s Themester program.  The College is particularly interested in students with a strong academic or personal interest in the theme. See the Themester website for more information on responsibilities and required application materials. Deadline: November 1.

National Transfer Week is here: The IUB College of Arts and Sciences will be celebrating transfers!

Tuesday, October 19^th, from 2:00- 4:00 PM, stop by the Walter Career Center, Career Studio, 2^nd Floor of Ernie Pyle Hall

You will have the opportunity to talk with Peer Coaches about Careers, have general advising questions answered by a College advisor, and this week only- learn about study abroad opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences.

You can also pick up your College of Arts and Sciences transfer swag bag! Hope to see you there.

The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs’ Master’s Programs Office will be holding an event for current Indiana University undergraduate students who are thinking about graduate school options. The event will be taking place on Thursday, October 28th, from 6:30-8:30 pm in O’Neill BLPV 169!

Any student interested in pursuing a graduate degree at O’Neill is welcome to attend! Attending students will earn an application fee waiver. To RSVP, students can follow this link: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6HrwfXIqjy7KKO.

Here are brief descriptions of each of our programs:

Master of Public Affairs- MPA

The MPA program prepares students to address and tackle some of society’s most pressing problems. It prepares graduate students for a wide range of careers, whether in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. This degree is customizable and includes individuals from many different academic backgrounds. This degree typically takes only 2 years, or 48 credit hours, to complete. Our MPA program is currently ranked #2 in the nation.

Master of Science in Environmental Science- MSES

The MSES program trains graduates to become environmental professionals. Graduates leave fully equipped to tackle pressing environmental problems facing society today. This program is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the country. This degree typically takes only 2 years, or 48 credit hours, to complete.

Master of Environmental Sustainability- MES

The MES program trains students for careers in promoting sustainable practices in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. Graduates gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability-oriented management. This degree is an accelerated 1-year master’s program, taking 36 hours to complete.

Master of Arts in Arts Administration- MAAA

The MAAA program prepares graduates to lead arts organizations. Graduates gain expertise in arts management and cultural policy while also completing a 280-hour internship with an organization of their choosing. This degree typically takes only 1.5 – 2 years, or 45 credit hours, to complete.

Master of Science in Healthcare Management- MSHM

The MSHM program prepares graduates to work as innovative leaders in the healthcare industry. Some students go on to medical school after completing their MSHM. This degree typically takes 1 year to complete and begins in the summer. It requires 36 credit hours and includes two semesters of leadership experience in a Healthcare organization catered to the student’s goals.

Master of International Affairs- MIA

The MIA program prepares graduates for many careers in the global marketplace. Graduates leave well-equipped to work in a wide range of careers, including ones at the governmental level, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, and private sector organizations with international reach. This program typically takes 1 year, or 36 credit hours, to complete.

Timmy Global Health at IU is hosting our annual Global Health Week! Global Health Week is a week-long advocacy/education event we host every year to educate our community about a certain Global Health topic. This year, Global Health Week will take place October 11 – 15 with a focus on Global Mental Health. Whether it be from the aftermath of a pandemic, the continued migrations of refugees and trauma survivors, or its growing prominence in pop culture/media, the conversation around mental health is constantly expanding. The goal of Global Health Week this year is to educate about (1) how mental health and its resources vary across different countries, cultures, and ages, (2) how the mental health of international trauma survivors affect their ability to acclimate to a new environment, (3) how the global pandemic shifted the conversation about mental health in the US, (4) how to become a better mental health advocate + deescalate a mental health crisis, and (5) how to best access and use mental health resources as an IU student.

Day 1: Mass Meeting and Discussion

Monday, October 11 | FA 102 @ 7PM 

A series of presentations, engaging materials, activities, and more during the Timmy Mass Meeting to introduce club members and interested individuals to the topic of Global Mental Health.

Day 2: Global Health Virtual Panel

Tuesday, October 12 | Zoom @  7PM

A virtual Zoom panel of experts with unique experiences surrounding the mental health of international trauma survivors, migrants, and refugees, featuring Dr. David Ansari of WUSTL, Dr. Suresh Sundram of Monash University, and Mr. Koen Sevenants of UNICEF.

Panelist Bios: https://tinyurl.com/tghghw21panel

Zoom:  https://iu.zoom.us/j/81739177766

Day 3: Mental Health Education and Advocacy Training

Wednesday, October 13 | Dogwood Room, IMU @ 6PM

An interactive training held by Dr. Yeoward-Dodson of IU CAPS in order to educate students on how to be better mental health advocates for themselves and their peers and access mental health resources in Bloomington. A light dinner will be provided.

Day 4: Mental Health & Covid-19 Guest Lecture

Thursday, October 14 | ED 1210 @ 6:30PM

A guest lecture by Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, a medical sociologist and professor at Indiana University, entitled “The Mental Health Moment: Stigma in the Times of COVID 19 – Progress, Problems, and Prospects”, and a reiteration of her 2021 Distinguished Faculty Research Lecture.

*refreshments will be provided

Day 5: Paws and Paint

Friday, October 15 | HLS South Lawn @ 6PM

A de-stress and de-stigmatize event hosted at IU’s outdoor venue on the HLS South Lawn in partnership with ICAN @ IU. Students can destress and relax as they paint and interact with some of their favorite service dogs on campus.

Any questions regarding Timmy Global Health Week can be directed to vbynaga@iu.edu! More information can be found on the Timmy Global Health at IU Instagram: @iu_timmy