News: Louisiana Tech University's bachelor of science in nanosystems engineering gets accreditation

Louisiana Tech University's bachelor of science in nanosystems
engineering has become the nation's first undergraduate degree program
in the field of nanoengineering to receive accreditation.

The
program, which is the first of its kind in the U.S., received
accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The nanosystems
engineering program was established in 2005 as an interdisciplinary
degree program that provides students with the skills to work with
functional systems at the molecular scale.

"This accreditation
indicates that Louisiana Tech not only offers strong traditional degrees
in engineering and science, but also offers innovative,
forward-looking, cutting-edge programs like nanosystems and biomedical
engineering," said Dr. Stan Napper, dean of the College of Engineering
and Science.

The program utilizes Louisiana Tech's laboratory
resources and interdisciplinary research, education and support
programs, "allowing students to

apply nanotechnology fabrication
techniques, as well as fundamental engineering skills learned through
the integrated freshman and sophomore engineering curricula," according
to a university news release.

The accreditation gives students who
earn a bachelor's degree in the program eligibility to take the
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and apply to the state engineering
board to become engineers in training.

"It gives some assurance to
the students who are looking at this brand new degree program that the
quality of this degree is just as high as any of our other engineering
degrees," Napper said. "Being the first and the only accredited
nanosystems engineering program in the country, these early graduates
from Louisiana Tech will be recruited by major graduate schools and many
will go on for masters and doctorate degrees."

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Napper said the degree can be utilized in both traditional industries and newer fields.

"Some
traditional applications include long-standing industries like oil and
gas, chemical processing and even some biomedical technologies," he
said. "It also has applications in newer industries such as the
production of new materials."

Louisiana Tech's nanosystems
engineering program currently has an enrollment of about 70 students and
has had roughly 25 graduates since its launch in 2005.

Source: http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20110830/NEWS01/108300317

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or BSc in Pharmacy

A BSc in Pharmacy  program leading to
the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, or for some program called A Bachelor
of Pharmacy (abbreviated BPharm), that is  is an undergraduate
academic
degree in the field of pharmacy.

In this kind of program, students will learn how to help patients use
medications and medical devices; provide drug information to patients and other
health professionals; and much more. The curriculum incorporates problem-based
learning, and many courses emphasize small group work, group projects,
presentations, workshops and the use of web technology. The curriculum also
includes experiential learning, in the form of clerkships completed at
community and hospital sites.

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists are in great demand, and jobs are
available in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy departments, government
service and pharmaceutical companies.

The degree of BPharm is the basic prerequisite for
registration to practice as a pharmacist in many countries. In some countries,
it has been superseded by the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and Doctor of
Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees. In the United States,
this degree was granted as the baccalaureate pharmacy degree only at Washington State University,
where it has now been superseded by the PharmD degree. The degree previously
offered within the US—and
still the required degree in Canada—is
the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.

 

A Typical curriculum for a four year  BSc in Pharmacy or BPharm is as following:

First Year

• Organic Chemistry 
  --   3
• Intermediate Biochemistry 
  --   3
• Intermediate Biochemistry 
  --   3
• Introduction to
  Pharmacy   --   1
• Pharmacy Skills Laboratory
  (PSL-1)  --   3
• Fundamentals of
  Pharmaceutics  --   2
• Applied Pathophysiology for
  Pharmacy  --   3
• Structured Practical Experiential
  Program 1 -- 1
• General Microbiology 
  --   3
• Fundamentals of Medical
  Physiology  --   6

Total credit
hours:      31

 

Second Year

• Pharmacy Skills Laboratory 2
  (PSL-2) -- 3 

Career as a Research Associate II - Academic

Researcher Jobs Detail.

• Requires a master's degree and 3-5 years of experience in
  the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and
  procedures within a particular field. Makes detailed observations, analyzes
  data, and interprets results.
• Compiles results and prepares technical reports and
  documentation of outcomes. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan
  and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
• Works under general supervision; typically reports to a
  supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

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• Intermediate Level Researcher - Academic
• Intermediate Level Research Associate,
• Researcher II - Academic,

 Researcher Salary

In the United
States the average salary for a typical Researcher
II - Academic is $67,100. This basic market pricing report was prepared
using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data
collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes,
industries and geographies.

Secretary Jobs and Salary

Job Description for Secretary I
Performs clerical duties such as filing, typing, and copying documents. Screens and transfers callers, arranges meetings and may handle travel accommodations. May distribute mail and maintain office supplies. Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

The median expected salary for a typical Secretary I in the United States is $33,208. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.

Source: www1.salary.com (HR Reported data as of August 2011)

Postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholar and advanced research fellowships available to scientists from developing countries.

Postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholar and advanced research fellowships available to scientists from developing countries. Deadlines vary; the next is 15 September 2011.

ICIPE, Nairobi, Kenya

TWAS is accepting applications for its postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholars and advanced research fellowship programmes. The fellowships are offered to scientists from developing countries and are tenable at centres of excellence in various countries in the South, including Brazil, China, Kenya, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand. Eligible fields include: agricultural and biological sciences, medical and health sciences, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, space and earth sciences, mathematics and physics.

Please see www.twas.org > Programmes > Exchange for the latest information regarding all these programmes, including eligibility criteria, deadlines, etc, and to download the application forms. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.