Undergraduate Summer Research: Vanderbilt University Chiad Onyeje, '24 chemical engineering
Chiad Onyeje, '24 chemical engineering

Internship experience
Over the summer, Chiad delved into an Undergraduate Research Internship combining Biomedical Engineering and Nanoscale Science at the Vanderbilt Institution of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) program. Chiad learned about cell culturing techniques, microparticle formulation strategies, research project design & communication, and microfluidic device development along with the various tools and techniques often required in the growing field. The microfluidic devices fabricated were made to both refine and optimize the production of antioxidant microparticles by flowing separate aqueous and organic phases together, all studied in the Duvall Lab where Chiad worked. The Engineering Marvels have the potential to reduce internal inflammation and a plethora of differing degenerative diseases as a further cascading effect if taken to the public one day.

What advice would you give to students interested in internships?
"Always step out of your comfort zones when looking for and being a part of the internship. I debated for a while about where to do my internship and ultimately decided on Vanderbilt because of how different the atmosphere would be, along with the differences between Baltimore and Nashville. Furthermore, every internship opportunity is a chance to explore a new side to yourself: tack on a goal or skill you'd want to learn alongside the experience that you wouldn't/couldn't do otherwise. Advice like this is what makes the experience far more impactful and way more fondly remembered!" 

What are your plans after graduation?
"Moving up to graduate school to pursue a Masters and eventually a Ph.D! Aiming to inspire change in the greater Chem. E. field there on"

Way to go Chiad! Keep up the great work and continue to positively impact the world!

Here is the link to view Vanderbilt Institution of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) program Linkedin post on Chiad: LinkedinPost

If you are a prospective student and interested in applying to the Vanderbilt Institution of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) program send an email to vinse@vanderbilt.edu.

Photo Credit: Vanderbilt Institution of Nanoscale Science and Engineering 


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Mary Nolan, '23 chemical engineering

Internship experience
This summer, Mary interned full-time at Ecolab and worked as an Engineering Technical Sales intern for their water treatment company, Nalco Water. Mary learned about boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater systems, and about the chemicals and techniques used to treat them. Mary worked in their Food and Beverage Manufacturing division and had the opportunity to visit plants all over Central Pennsylvania testing and treating water.  Also, Mary created projects to save water, that once implemented, will save over 5 million gallons a year for just one site! 


What advice would you give to students interested in internships?
"Take every opportunity to learn more about companies and internship programs. I found this internship through a recruiting event at a SWE conference and learning more about the company and getting to know the people working there allowed me to have this awesome experience" 

What are your plans after graduation?
"To continue to work in the industry to save water and improve the environment"

Way to go Mary! Keep up the great work and continue to positively impact the world!

Photo Credit: Nalco Water


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University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
Biochemical, Environmental, and MOlecular Research in Engineering (BEMORE)

We are now accepting applications for the BEMORE REU program at UMBC. For best consideration, please submit your applications by March 28, 2022.

BEMORE is a new REU program that will prepare students to address knowledge gaps, develop new technologies, and bring unique perspectives to complex problems in biochemical and environmental engineering and science.

Students that join the BEMORE REU Site will gain the interdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and training to address a variety of grand challenges, including antibiotic resistance, sustainable plastic replacements, smart polymers, urban air quality, bio-based sensors, and more. Additional details are available at https://bemore.umbc.edu/

Program details:
• June 1, 2022 to August 10, 2022
• $6000 stipend, travel allowance, and free on-campus housing
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories
• Work with a team of two faculty members and other students
• Learn about current issues in biochemical and environmental engineering and science
• Enjoy field trips, group activities, and our awards banquet

Eligibility:
• All majors are welcome to apply
• Current student at a two- or four-year college or university
• US citizen or permanent resident

APPLY NOW
Questions can be sent to bemorereu@umbc.edu
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