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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Research Opportunities
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| The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
at Cal State LA has a strong tradition of involving undergraduate
students in research projects. Student research is conducted under
the supervision of a faculty member, and provides an excellent way
to study advanced topics in chemistry and biochemistry, to learn experimental
techniques and to participate in the scientific investigation of an
interesting topic. There are a number of ways in which students may
become involved: |
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Chem 499 - Requires a 2.5 GPA
in chemistry courses or one advanced laboratory course elective, and
the consent of instructor to act as sponsor. An enrollment form is
available in the department office. |
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Honors Program (Chem 196 and 396).
Entry into this research program requires a 3.0 GPA in all college
work and in chemistry, averaged separately, and recommendations from
at least two faculty members. Honors students must write a thesis
based on their research and pass an oral examination relating to their
project. Students who complete this program graduate with departmental
honors. See Dr. Nickolaisen (P. S. 621 or 827) for details. |
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CEA-CREST
(Pronounced "sea crest") offers students exciting opportunities for
focused and interdisciplinary research in the environmental sciences.
Promising students in their undergraduate and graduate studies, are
supported. Student training will be enhanced through participation
in the center research teams, the interdisciplinary curriculum, and
the university accredited internships with off-campus agencies. Teams
of senior scientists from biology, chemistry, and geography advise
student collaborators in four emphasis areas:
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Natural and altered dynamics of
intertidal marine communities |
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Ecophysiology and fire ecology
of evergreen-dominated ecosystems |
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Chemistry of air pollution and
its impact on neighborhoods |
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Application of molecular techniques
to population studies |
See Dr. Nickolaisen
(PS 621 or PS 827) for details. |
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Minority Biomedical Research Support
(MBRS) Program. Provides research opportunities and financial
support for minority students. For details see Dr. Gutierrez (P. S.
603) or Ms. Bautista (Program office, PS 628). |
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Minority Access to Research Careers
(MARC) Program. Provides fellowships and research opportunities
for minority honors students. Requires a GPA of 3.0, both in the major
and overall. See Dr. Gutierrez (PS 603) for details. |
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NASA/JPL Chemistry Outreach Program
has established a collaboration between CSULA and JPL for students
interested in research careers in Atmospheric Chemistry. The program
allows students to conduct research at both institutions while completing
their degree at CSULA. Students are also recruited from local community
colleges for a summer research experience at CSULA. See Dr. Nickolaisen
(PS 621 or PS 827) for details. |
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Research Improvement in Minority Institutions
(RIMI) Program. Provides research opportunities in NMR spectroscopy
and financial support for minority students. See Dr. Fratiello (PS
620) for details. |
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Other research grants. Consult individual
faculty members about the availability of financial support for students
involved in their research programs. |
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Support Groups
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| Several groups and programs offer free
tutoring and/or career counseling. Among these are: |
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Chemistry & Biochemistry Club. This Student Affiliate
Chapter of the American Chemical Society has various activities that
may include study groups, sharing of notes, free tutoring, visits
to industry, career information, and information about graduate
schools. Faculty sponsor, Dr. Garcia and Dr. McCurdy. |
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ACCESS - MSP. Offers tutoring and advisement for
minority students taking freshmen science courses. See Drs. Jefferson
(BS 210) or Garcia (PS 516). |
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Health Science Advisement Office and HCOP (BioSci
202). Career counseling and other services for students interested
in careers in medicine or other health-related fields. The HCOP program
addresses needs of minority students in these areas. |
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Cooperative Education
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| It is possible to obtain course credit
applicable to the major (counted in the elective block) for an appropriate
work experience through the Cooperative Education program. For details
about this program and a listing of job opportunities see Dr. Grover, the department's Cooperative Education coordinator. |
