4/28/17 Volume 2, Issue 6

UCSD Chemistry/Biochemistry Spring 2017

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

GREETINGS, TRITONS!

Week 5 is around the corner, and we know that means

you’re busy studying for those midterms. On your next

study break, take a moment to look through our newsletter.

Inside, you’ll find information on important deadlines,

helpful resources, exciting events, and more!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Add/Drop Deadlines ...................... 2

Chem Lab Policy ............................. 2

Homework Help ............................. 2

Peer Advising ................................. 3

Graduation Stoles ........................... 4

ACSSA Symposium ........................ 4

Research Intern Position ................ 5

Yonder Dynamics……………………….5

Health Beat at UCSD…………….......6

Charles L. Perrin Summer Fellowship Application……………...6 Contact Us………………………...……..7

VAC.UCSD.EDU

The VAC is an excellent resource after business hours or if you

do not have time to come into our office. Ask an academic

question and an advisor will respond within 1-3 business days.

VISIT THE VIRTUAL ADVISING CENTER

DON’T MISS OUT: 11TH ANNUAL ACSSA UNDERGRAD RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

It’s not too late to submit your

research for this year’s ACSSA

Undergraduate Research

Symposium! The deadline to submit

is Monday, May 1st.

Please visit page 4 for more

information.

Have More Questions? Contact a Department Advisor through the Virtual Advising Center (VAC)!

Are you having difficulty with a Gen Chem or O-Chem course? Did

you miss a class and now you’re behind? Do you need help with

assignments? Or maybe some one-on-one tutoring?

There are many resources on campus to help you out:

Attend Help Room! Your CHEM 6A-C TAs are there to help you.

Sign-Up for Workshops with OASIS, where study sessions are led

by a tutor that explains course concepts. Note that attendance to

these workshops is mandatory.

Check out the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons pro-

vide tools to maximize all students’ potential for academic and

post-graduate success.

Send a message through the VAC or come visit York Hall 4010 to

get a copy of our current Tutor for Hire list.

STRESSED ABOUT HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND MIDTERMS?

WE CAN HELP!

NEED MORE HELP?

Reach out to your

professors and TA’s—

especially during of-

fice hours.

Keeping in communi-

cation with your pro-

fessor and TA will be

vital to your success

throughout the quar-

ter. So reach out—

they are here to help!

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General Add/Drop Deadlines Drop a class without a “W”: FRIDAY of WEEK

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Drop a class with a “W”: FRIDAY of WEEK 9

Chemistry Lab

Add/Drop Policy:

-Deadline to DROP a

Chemistry lab without a “W”:

BEFORE the END of the 2nd lab

meeting.

-A failure to show up to the first lab

meeting or show up 30 minutes late

will result in an automatic drop from

the class.

-Students who do not pass the Safety

Lab Exam will also be dropped from

the class/lab.

For more information, please see our

website.

PG 3

Graduation

Stoles

Now on Sale! Congratulations, Sen-

iors! You’re getting

closer and closer to

the finish line!

Come by York Hall

4010 to get your

graduation stole.

Supply is limited and

will be sold on a first-

come-first-serve ba-

sis, so stop by today!

Price: $35 (cash

only)

Do you want to get involved in research, but aren’t sure of the first step? Do you want information on specific Chemistry cours-

es, study tips, and student resources? Are you unsure of what you want to do with your major? Get advice and answer to

these questions – and many more – by meeting with a

Peer Advisor today!

For Spring Quarter, come by YORK 4020B FRIDAYS 12-2PM to meet with a fellow Chemistry major who is ready to answer your questions. These meetings are especially helpful for new

students, but any Chemistry student is welcome!

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Applications for the Charles L. Perrin Summer Fellowship award are due this Monday, May 1st!

See below for more details about this great opportunity!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2017 AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000

Two students will be selected for this prestigious new fellowship. Professor Charles Perrin is one of the first members of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and a renowned organic chemist, who is widely recognized for his exceptional contributions to research, teaching, and service. In honor of his 50 years of service at UC San Diego, a group of former students, colleagues and family members have endowed a fellowship to support undergraduate summer research.

PURPOSE: This mer it-based fellowship recognizes students who show promise as future scientists through their participation in undergraduate chemistry research at UC San Diego. The fellowship is intended to provide support for continuation of their research in summer 2017 under the mentorship of a Chemistry professor. (Time commitment will be based on mutual agreement with the faculty mentor.)

ELIGIBILITY: To apply, you must be a registered UCSD undergraduate student major ing in Chemistry (CH25, CH32, CH31, CH33, CH34, CH35, CH36, CH37), with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants must have successfully participated in a research experience with a Chemistry faculty member through enrollment in CHEM 199.

APPLICATION: If you would like to apply, you must submit your application by the 5/1/17 deadline, see the link below:

http://chemistry.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/research/perrin-fellowship.html

Your application must include a cover letter, CV, a letter of recommendation from your research mentor, and one paragraph describing your proposed summer research project.

Check out all the events Health Beat has to offer!

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9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0303

No Walk-Ins or

Appointments on

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APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS!