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Oak Ridge National Laboratory is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Research Student Internships, a 16–20 week program where undergrads, grads, and recent graduates tackle projects in supercomputing, clean energy, biology, and more. With stipends up to $950/week plus housing and travel support, it’s a chance to work alongside world-class researchers at the nation’s largest Department of Energy lab.

Meanwhile, scientists at NIST have unveiled NISTCHO, the first “living” reference material that produces monoclonal antibodies—lifesaving drugs used to treat cancer, arthritis, and asthma. By giving biopharma an inexhaustible tool to refine manufacturing processes, NISTCHO could speed up the development of safer, more effective therapies in a global market projected to exceed $600 billion.

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Join the nation’s largest Department of Energy science and energy lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), for a 16–20 week internship connecting students and recent graduates with world-class researchers. Participants gain hands-on experience in eight science areas, including Energy Science, National Security, Supercomputing, Fusion & Fission, and Biology & Environment.

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• Application Deadline: October 22, 2025, 11:59 PM ET

• Appointment Dates: January 12 – May 1, 2026

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• 💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students. (More info)

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🌍 International Opportunities

• 🧲 Pathways to Science: List of upcoming internships, scholarships, and research programs hosted by any country [open to international students]. (Search here)

• 🔬 Amgen Scholars Program: Prestigious summer research program for undergraduate students in the U.S., Europe, or Asia. (More info)

• ⚛️ European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN): Search for any upcoming internships related to chemistry, physics, engineering, or data science! (Link here)

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Scientist’s Scroll

🧬 NIST Unveils ‘Living Reference Material’ to Speed Up Lifesaving Drug Development

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released NISTCHO, the world’s first living reference material that produces monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)—a fast-growing class of drugs used to treat cancer, arthritis, asthma, and more.

Unlike earlier reference proteins, NISTCHO consists of engineered Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells that continuously generate a well-characterized antibody, giving researchers a great tool to refine manufacturing processes, test bioreactor designs, and improve quality assurance.

This breakthrough is expected to help U.S. biopharma stay globally competitive, accelerate R&D of new mAb therapies, and train the next generation of biomanufacturing specialists. With the global mAb market projected to exceed $619 billion by 2031, NISTCHO provides a critical foundation for safer, more effective biologics.

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Today’s Theme: Meme Monday

Because Mondays suck, here are three science memes to make you laugh!

👇🏾 Vote for your favorite in the comments or share with a lab mate!

🧪 Meme #1

🔬 Meme #2

🥼 Meme #3

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