HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
SUMMER RESEARCH
The Smith Group is looking for motivated high school students who aspire to have a career in the sciences, especially chemistry. Opportunities are available for summer research. Hours are flexible to summer activities.
To apply, please contact Professor Smith by sending an email to esmith1@iastate.edu. In the subject line, write "High School Research Opportunity"; in the body of he message, please explain in 4-5 paragraphs why you are interested in a summer research opportunity.
THE AMES LABORATORY/IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
At the Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University Science Bowl, high school students from Iowa test their science knowledge in the annual Regional Science Bowl. In the fast-paced, quiz-bowl matches, students answer questions from categories, including astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry, earth science, general science, and current events in the scientific and technical community. For more information about the event click here.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The Smith Group is looking to host undergraduate research students during academic semesters. Students will gain experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and UV-Vis spectroscopy as well as gain a fundamental knowledge of data analysis using programs such as Excel and Igor Pro.
To inquire further about research opportunities, please contact Professor Smith by sending an email to esmith1@iastate.edu. In the subject line, write "Undergraduate Research Opportunities" and please give a brief description of your current academic courses, your anticipated time until graduation, the semester you would like to start research, and your goals post-graduation.
SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE LABORATORY INTERNSHIPS (SULI) AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS (CCI)
Both the SULI and CCI are United States Department of Energy (DOE) programs that allow current undergraduate students research opportunities in laboratories during academic semesters and summers. Students will gain first hand experience in a federally funded laboratory, applying classroom knowledge to technical problems in the fields of bio-renewable fuels, biological systems, and nanotechnology. For further information, search SULI or CCI at https://science.energy.gov/