DATE/TIME: Thursdays every three weeks during Spring 2022 semester from 12:00-1:00, Room 8335 Chemistry. Lunch will be provided!
The Chemistry Undergraduate Supergroup Meetings are hosted by the Chemistry Undergraduate Research Office and the Chemistry Undergraduate Research Board (CURB). This semester, we will be discussing topics related to scientific communication, interdisciplinary research and careers in science. Any student interested in research in the chemical sciences is highly encouraged to attend! You do not need to be currently conducting research to check-out the sessions. This is a fantastic way to learn new skills related to research, increase exposure to various research career paths and to network with other peers also interested in chemistry.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, April 21st: Collaboration in chemistry research can bear fruitful rewards, especially when working with scientists in other fields and/or at other research institutions. It’s also a great opportunity to explore and develop novel research interests – nobody knows where their research path will take them over time! At this supergroup meeting, two UW chemistry professors will give brief talks highlighting how collaboration has been beneficial to their research programs. Please RSVP here.
Prof. Martin Zanni: “Cats but not dogs? Primates but not cats? Insights into the molecular mechanism of type 2 diabetes using ultrafast 2D IR spectroscopy”
Prof. Kyoung-Shin Choi: “Collaborative Materials Chemistry for the Sustainable Production of Fuels, Chemicals, and Freshwater”
Note: Room 8335 cannot be readily accessed from the North Tower (new chemistry building). The best way to get to this room is by entering Shain Tower at the corner of Johnson and Charter Streets.
Previous events this semester:
Thursday, February 17th: Chemistry trivia! Come meet fellow undergraduate researchers and students interested in the chemical sciences. Everyone is invited—you do not need to have a team to participate.
Thursday, March 10th: “You have the results…and now what? How to successfully share your research through writing.” Guest speaker Emily Bouza from the UW Writing Center will be sharing invaluable tips and tricks for improving your scientific writing process. Her slides can be found here. These skills can be applied to preparing posters, proposals, theses, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
Thursday, March 31st: Interested in what you can do with a B.S. in chemistry from UW–Madison? Alumna Lori Hoffman will be discussing her career path and professional experiences in the pharmaceutical industry. Lori is currently the Associate VP of Business & Product Development for Piramal Critical Care. She also volunteers for the Drug, Chemical, and Associated Technologies Association, having served on the Education Committee and Alliance for Industry Women Committee. Feel free to contact Lori at lahbadger@gmail.com if you have any questions for her!
