+ up to $500 Travel Reimbursment

WE PAY YOU!

Contact: Nick Dickenson at nick.dickenson@usu.edu or 435-797-0982

APPLICATION:

INTERNSHIPUtah State University

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Logan, Utah

$4000 + Housing

SUMMER

Submit the following documents to NickDickenson at nick.dickenson@usu.edu

with “UG Internship” in subject line.

DEADLINE February 15th 2017

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• Transcript• One letter of recommendation from a science

faculty member• Preference of research lab to work in (refer to the

• Preference for start date between May 12 and August 12. Academic year internships will be considered.

• A one page, single-spaced letter of interest whichaddresses the folllowing:

• Prior science-related coursework &activities

• Current undergraduate major• If an internship is required to complete

your degree• Expected graduation date• Long-term career goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

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In pursuit of an undergraduate degree

• Interest in pursuing doctorate inchemistry or biochemistry

• Demonstrated understanding of general& organic chemistry

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ALVAN HENGGEMy lab uses physical and organizc chemistry and bio-chemistry 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.

SEAN JOHNSONMy lab uses x-ray crystallography techniques in combination with biochemical analysis to understand the structure and mechanism or proteins and mac-romolecular assemblies, with an emphasis on RNA processing and quality control pathways.

TOM CHANG My lab is interested in using echemical 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.

NICHOLAS DICKENSON My lab is using techniques from many disciplines including molecular biology, microbiology, physics, analytical chemistry and biochemistry to address challenging health related problems. Our current fo-cus is characterizing the initial interactions between Shigella flexneri and host cells during infection with goals of developing anti-infective agents.

YUJI SUNMy lab uses expertise in iorganic 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.

LANCE SEEFELDT My lab is uisng multi-disciplinary approaches including molecular biology, bichemistry and biophysics to eluci-date 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.

JOANIE HEVEL My lab is using molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysics to elucidate a molecular understanding of enzymes which participate in cellular signaling and synthesize bioactive natural products.

LISA BERREAUMy lab prepares, characterizes and investigates the reactivity of new synthetic metal complexes of rele-vance to biological systems. Current interests include carbon-carbon bond cleaving reactions resulting in CO release.

TIANBIAO LIU My lab focuses on rechargeable batteries, electroca-talysis and homogenous catalysis employing earth abundant element based catalysts and materials. Our research is highly multidisciplinary embracing inor-ganic chemistry, organic chemistry, material science, and electrochemical engineering. We strive to achieve sustainable, economical and environment-benign ener-gy and chemical transformations and to address global energy and environment challenges simultaneously.

RYAN JACKSONMy lab uses biophysical methods and in vivo assays to investigate the structure and function of molecular machines that act on nucleic acid. We use microbi-ological, biochemical, and structural techniques to determine the biological function and mechanisms of action of Type IV CRISPR systems.

Research Labs Below are descriptions of the research being conducted within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Utah State University.