Jovica Badjic 4019 NW 247-8342

Professor Badjic is interested in having undergraduate students working under his direction. Undergraduates interested in the areas of organic synthesis, self-assembly, and nanotechnology are encouraged to apply. Completion of general organic chemistry classes is highly desired. Opening is for any quarter.

Michael Chan 148 RF 292-8375

Openings are available for students interested in performing undergraduate research synthesizing analogs of L-pyrrolysine for biochemical and chemical studies. Interested students should contact either Professor Michael K. Chan at chan@chemistry.ohio-state.edu , or Dr. Tomasz Fekner at tfekner@chemistry.ohio-state.edu for consideration. Closing date: None.

Malcolm Chisholm 3144 NW 292-7216

Opportunities exist for undergraduate research in the areas of polymers and materials chemistry, inorganic, and organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Students should be able to commit blocks of time toward research during sophomore, junior or senior years.

Jim Coe 0053 EL 292-9489

Dr. Coe is looking for two undergraduates to make nanochannel arrays. The first quarter is for credit, then future quarters could be for pay.

Rob Coleman 4027A EL 292-4548

Professor Coleman has openings for undergraduate students in their junior-senior year who are in organic synthesis or bioorganic chemistry. Completion of Chemistry 251-255 suggested, and students should expect to commit at least 15 hr/wk during the academic year. Salary may be available.

Jimmy Cowan 2085 EL 292-2703

Professor Cowan is looking for a student of Junior status with a G.P.A. above 3.0. Must be willing to commit for Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters. Salary may be available for Summer quarter.

Ross Dalbey 305 JL 292-2384

Professor Dalbey is looking for one undergraduate with a chemistry background and an interest in biological systems. Students must be willing to commit at least 15 hr/wk. during the academic year. Position available Winter, Spring, and Summer Quarters.

Prabir Dutta 3033C MP 292-4532

Professor Dutta has an opening for one student during the academic year and Summer Quarter to do research. Student must be in their junior/senior year. Salary is not available for summer quarter, though students may opt to do research for course credit.

Arthur Epstein 2188 PY 292-1133

Professor Epstein may have openings during any quarter for under- graduates who have an interest in synthetic and physical properties of conducting, light emitting, and magnetic polymers. Examples of recent projects are development of synthesis and processing of doped conducting polymers such as polyanilines, and development of improved fabrication techniques for polymer based light emitting devices.

Gideon Fraenkel 4040 EL 292-4210

Professor Fraenkel has an opening for one or two undergraduates for Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer Quarters for undergraduates with a background in organic and physical chemistry. Salary may be available.

Terry Gustafson 0103 NW 292-1832

Professor Gustafson is interested in working with students who are interested is studying the dynamics of chemical and biological processes. He prefers to work with students who are willing to commit to one or two years of research. All levels of interested students are encouraged to meet with Professor Gustafson to discuss specific opportunities. No specific course requirements. All quarters available. Summer Quarter salary negotiable.

Christopher Hadad 1033 EL 688-3141

Professor Hadad would like to work with students interested in experimental and computational aspects of organic reactive intermediates and who are interested in in careers in chemistry. Students must have completed Chemistry 251-255 and should be prepared to make at least a one year commitment to research. Professor Hadad's e-mail address is: hadad.1@osu.edu

David Hart 3048 EL 292-1677

Professor Hart would like to work with students interested in organic synthesis and careers in chemistry. Students must have completed Chemistry 251-255 and should be prepared to make at least a one-year commitment to research. Professor Hart's e-mail address is: hart.10@osu.edu

Bern Kohler 2104 NW 688-3944

Professor Kohler has an opening for one undergraduate student who is interested in meaningful research experiences that can form the beginning of a career in science. Research in the Kohler group is interdisciplinary in nature and ranges from the photochemistry and photobiology of DNA model systems exposed to ultraviolet light to the physics and chemistry of thin films of molecules absorbed onto solid surfaces. A common theme in these projects is the use of extremely short duration (femtosecond) laser pulses to directly study ultrafast chemical transformations.

Anne B. McCoy 2108 NW 292-9694

Professor McCoy has openings for undergraduates who are interested in using computer simulations to study how chemical reactions proceed. Students should have completed at least one year of calculus and physics and be interested in working with computers. Previous computer programming experience, while helpful, is not necessary. Opportunities are available all quarters. Funds are available for summer quarter salary, or students may participate in research for credit any of the four quarters.

Richard McCreery 3033B MP 292-2021

Positions for one or two undergraduates who have completed general chemistry. Research area is molecular electronics, with specific projects involving spectroscopy and fabrication of electronic devices which incorporate molecular properties. Willingness to learn UV-vis spectroscopy of solids and solutions, as well as FTIR or Raman spectroscopy is important. Positions could be part time, either hourly or for 585 credit.

Thomas J. Magliery 1043 EV 7-8425 email

Our group studies the fundamental basis of protein stability and protein-protein interactions using combinatorial approaches and bioinformatics. Techniques in our lab include gene synthesis, DNA subcloning, screens and selections, protein purification, spectroscopic characterization of proteins (CD, NMR), organic synthesis and statistical analysis of sequences. See our webpage for more information. Interested students must be through organic chemistry and a basic biochemistry or molecular biology class. Opportunities are available all quarters. Salary for Summer Quarter is negotiable. Must be willing to commit to a full year of research, preferably in addition to the following summer or academic year.

Terry Miller 019 CE 292-2569

Professor Miller has openings for one or two students with an interest in spectroscopy. The work focuses on the spectroscopic detection and characterization of reactive chemical intermediates, particularly those involved in combustion reactions and atmospheric chemistry with an emphasis on environmental issues. Students should have a strong background in physical chemistry. Salary during summer quarter is a possibility.

Susan Olesik 3033D MP 292-0733

Professor Olesik is accepting 1 to 2 students who are willing to do undergraduate research for at least one full year. Completion of Chem 221 is highly desired but not required. Research in analytical separation science is ongoing at this work.

Jon Parquette 4113 NW 292-5886

Professor Parquette has openings for enthusiastic undergraduates interested in organic chemistry. Completion of Chemistry 251-3 is highly desired. However, students currently taking Chemistry 253 are encouraged to apply.

John Parson 100 CE 292-1204

Professor Parson is interested in working with qualified students having a background in physical chemistry.

Dehua Pei 100B JL 688-4068

Professor Pei is looking for an undergraduate who is interested in synthesis of small organic molecules and/or their applications in biological systems. Completion of Organic Chemistry 251-255 and a biochemistry/biology course is highly desired. Position begins Spring Quarter 2002.

T. V. RajanBabu 3081 EL 688-3543

Professor RajanBabu may have up to two undergraduate research positions for science majors who have completed Chemistry 251-255. Students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in science or medicine, and who can commit at least one year including a summer, are encouraged to apply. We work in the area of application of organometallic reagents in organic synthesis. Visit our website or contact through e-mail at rajanbabu.1@osu.edu for additional information.

Russell Pitzer 2110 NW 292-7063

Professor Pitzer prefers that students complete physical chemistry before applying. Some familiarity with computers is desirable since the work is in theoretical (quantum).

Sherwin Singer 2106 NW 292-8909

Professor Singer has openings during any quarter for 1-2 undergraduates who have an interest in physical chemistry, plus either mathematical or computational skills. Theoretical or computational projects are available, involving the modeling of molecular behavior in the liquid or solid phase. Examples of current projects are: modeling of fluid flow in nanometer scale devices, including flow driven by electric fields properties of water near rough surfaces study of biological molecules in solution

Ming-Daw Tsai 100A JL 292-3080

My overall research interest lies in the interface between chemistry and biology. The specific area of interest is the structure-function relationship of enzymes and proteins. The unique aspect of our research is that we employ state-of-the-art methodology in several areas: organic synthesis, molecular biology, enzymology, NMR, and other biophysical techniques. (a) Structure-Function Relationship of Tumor Suppressors. We have determined the tertiary structures of tumor suppressors p16 and p15, and have constructed and characterized many mutants. The ultimate goal will be to use the structure-function information to design new anti-tumor drugs. (b) Structure-Function Relationship of DNA Polymerase-b and DNA Polymerase X. Although DNA and RNA polymerases have been studied extensively, the basic chemical knowledge in the fidelity is still very primitive. Understanding of this important problem at the chemical level can lead to understanding of the drug resistance of HIV (c) Structure and Specificity of a New Phosphoprotein Binding Domain FHA. FHA is a newly discovered domain in signal transduction. In collaboration with Dr. Pei, we are using NMR and combinatorial libraries to characterize the structure and ligand specificity of FHA domains from different proteins.

Claudia Turro 2085B EL 292-6708

Professor Turro is accepting undergraduates at junior and senior levels who are excited about chemistry and are interested in the synthesis of inorganic complexes and/or the use of spectroscopic techniques to monitor rates of reactions and binding of molecular DNA and micelles. Commitment for a full year is desirable but not required.

Patrick Woodward 3109 NW 688-8274

Professor Woodward is accepting well-qualified undergraduates who have an interest in synthesis, characterization, and modeling of solid state inorganic materials. Previous knowledge of solid state chemistry is not required. Specific projects include the synthesis of new photocatalytic materials and the use of computer modeling to predict the crystal structure and physical properties of new materials. Familiarity with one or more computer programming languages is desirable for the latter project. Positions available for Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. Salary support for the summer is available for enthusiastic and competent students.

Yiying Wu 1045 EL 247-7810

Professor Wu may have openings during any quarter for under- graduates who have an interest in synthetic and physical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals and nanowires. It is desirable but not required that students have taken one quarter of inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry, and are willing to commit at least 15 hr/wk during the academic year.

Andrés Zavaleta 2050 EL 247-2498

Professor Zavaleta's work is in the field of Molecular Recognition. We develop fluorescent or chromogenic molecules (i.e. chemosensors) for the detection of analytes of particular interest or for the optical imaging of molecular processes. Applications include: metal detection/extraction, biomolecule concentration monitoring (for medical diagnostics), optical monitoring of folding/unfolding of pro-helical structures, pH sensing. Extensive synthesis and spectroscopic studies are required. Requirements: (1) You must have completed two organic laboratory courses. (2) You should be able to commit to at least two consecutive quarters and register for at least two credits each quarter (1 credit = 3 - 4 hours of laboratory work per week). Lab: Jonhston Laboratory #125. Email: zavaleta@chemistry.ohio- state.edu