This is the first of three ACS workshops. The workshop helps candidates carefully plan their job search campaign and locate just the right position for them. The workshop explores the current job market and helps the job candidate understand both posted and hidden job resources. The job seeker also has an opportunity to explore their own personal values, skills and motivators as it relates to job opportunities. Finally, participates explore networking as a tool to identify and research potential employers.  Please RSVP to joechem [at] iastate [dot] edu by noon Tuesday January 31^st indicating that you intend to attend this session.

This workshop will cover how to prepare for an effective interview. Participants will explore the interview process and learn about behavioral interview questions and how to handle them. The workshop will discuss handling other difficult questions and final preparation for the different types of interviews, including screening, telephone and on-site. Finally, the workshop will cover how to handle on-site research talks and manage your final job decisions.  Please RSVP to joechem [at] iastate [dot] edu by noon Tuesday January 31^st indicating that you intend to attend this session.

Do you believe “you are what you eat?” Maybe, but as a chemist, you can certainly let who you are transform what you eat! Trade your lab coat for an apron and bring your skills from the bench to the table for a helping of gastronomic chemistry that is downright delicious! Knead, melt, marinate or sauté you way into this webinar to learn the top five chemistry tips that no chemist should enter the kitchen without!  A short presentation followed by Q&A 

Lights, camera, action!” Why can’t getting kids interested in science be as easy as getting them to watch an action-packed movie? Maybe it can be… From working with Tom Cruise to Tom Hanks to a recent action movie about an orphaned Columbian assassin (not played by a Tom), Steve Wolf knows movie stunts and special effects. His other passion is using his knowledge of science to make learning fun and interesting for students. Join Steve Wolf, author and President of Special FX International, to learn how to use movies to make learning science fun. You may also learn a few secrets behind new and classic movie stunts and special effects. Lights, camera… chemistry!  Presenters:  Steve Wolf, founder of Science in the Movies and President of Special FX International, is a stunt and special effects expert and an experienced teacher. He has worked on hundreds of movies and TV shows including: ‘The Firm’, ‘The Client,’ ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Americas Most Wanted,’ ‘All My Children,’ ‘Cast Away,’ and ‘Hustle and Flow.’ His entertainment clients include Paramount, Disney, Fox, Warner Bros., ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, MTV, HBO, and Discovery. Wolf’s mission is to bring the power of Hollywood quality presentations to bear against pressing educational challenges. “When you make learning as much fun as going to a movie, any subject can be made easy, fun and memorable.”   Darren Griffin, PhD is Professor of Genetics at the University of Kent, UK. Previously he was Professor of Genetics at Brunel University. In 2002, he was admitted as a fellow of the Society of Biology and in 2008 he was awarded both a fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists and Doctor of Science from the University of Manchester. He was awarded the Institutional Teaching Prize for his work in supervising graduate students and was recently shortlisted for Research Project of the Year by the Times Higher Education supplement. Dr. Griffin completed his post-doctoral research in Cleveland, Ohio and at The University of Cambridge. He received his PhD at University College London in 1992, graduated from the University of Manchester in 1988.

Interviewing, that last step to employment that we must master. But how? You’ve read the books, watched the videos, been groomed by mentors, but still don’t feel confident. Join our speaker, Dennis Guthrie, as he coaches us through the dreaded questions that produce anxiety and stumbling!

Presenters:

Dr. Dennis Guthrie is Associate Director of Research & Development with over twenty years’ experience at The Dow Chemical Company. His career has spanned Research & Development, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing. During this time he had responsibilities for University Relations, national PhD recruiting, and Technical Placement which is when he first developed the paper and presentation titled, “Secrets from the other side…What recruiters know that you don’t.

Patricia Simpson joined the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s School of Chemical Sciences in August 2007. She serves as the Director of Academic Advising and Career Services for all undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs in Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Patricia obtained her BA from Concordia College-Moorhead and her MEd in College Student Affairs from Azusa Pacific University. She has worked in higher education for 17 years, with 14 of those specifically in the career services field.

“Do you want a boy or a girl?” That question is now only one of many variables soon-to-be parents could choose from. Again, technology takes us to the outer realm where parents no longer have to wish for certain traits, but can plan for them through genetic engineering. Darren Griffin will discuss the pros and cons of genetic screening.

Presenter: Darren Griffin, PhD is Professor of Genetics at the University of Kent, UK. Previously he was Professor of Genetics at Brunel University. In 2002, he was admitted as a fellow of the Society of Biology and in 2008 he was awarded both a fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists and Doctor of Science from the University of Manchester. He was awarded the Institutional Teaching Prize for his work in supervising graduate students and was recently shortlisted for Research Project of the Year by the Times Higher Education supplement. Prof. Griffin completed his post-doctoral research in Cleveland, Ohio and at The University of Cambridge. He received his PhD at University College London in 1992, graduated from the University of Manchester in 1988. Professor Griffin will launch a Master’s course in reproductive medicine (science and ethics) at the University of Kent starting in September of 2011.

Reception 5:30-7:30pm in Hach Hall.