Fall Research Program For Otto Krause Students Majoring in Chemistry

Each year Dr. Finkielstein’s laboratory, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. and the Department of Chemistry, E.N.E.T N°1 “Otto Krause” (http://www.ottokrause.edu.ar/), Buenos Aires, Argentina solicit applications from senior chemistry majors who are interested in pursuing a career in the area of cellular and molecular biology. The Escuela Tecnica “Otto Krause” is one of the elite public high schools in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Upon completion of its six-year program, students are granted a degree in Chemical Science Technology. Most of these students continue their education in areas of engineer, natural sciences and biotechnology and are among the most competitive applicants in all major Universities and best professionals in the country.
Candidate students interested in applying should download and completed the application form (PDF) and provide Profs. S. Palomino (susanapalomino@hotmail.com) and R. Karmel (losanillosdos@yahoo.com.ar) with contact information no later than mid-September. Credential review takes place mid-November and selected students (typically two) are notified early December.

Why go on exchange?

- learn more about yourself
- live in a different geographic setting
- experience a different college setting
- explore a particular academic interest
- consider future graduate and professional schools
- learn and appreciate new cultures
- from lasting friendships with students from other parts of the world