Career Services

Spring 2011 Career Services and Division of Professional Practices Programs

For information on Co-op orientations, internship information sessions, Career Fair, resume writing, interviewing and more, click here.

ACS Summer School in Nuclear and Radiochemistry

The program seeks curious and highly motivated students with strong science backgrounds. If selected, these students receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6 week summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either CA or NY. They also earn hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San Jose State University or SUNY-Stony Brook. Selected students also receive a stipend of $4,000.

More details are available here

Downloadable application and personal reference forms, can be found here.

The deadline for applications is February 1, 2011.

NOTE FROM DR. SHEPLER: I attended the San Jose State version of this program a million years ago (okay, 12 years ago) in 1998, and it was pretty amazing. I went in interested in nuclear medicine and came out with environmental radiochemistry on my mind, and that's what I ended up doing in graduate school. My fond memories are probably enhanced by the fact that it's where I met Dr. Mr. Shepler--yes I'm such a dork that I met my husband at nuclear summer camp :D If you have questions, please let me know!

Congratulations to our awesome students

Check out the recent accomplishments of Michael Chen, Candice Sherwood, and Kristen Powell!
http://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/news/

Foundation for International Medical Relief of Childre

The Georgia Tech chapter of FIMRC (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) still has spots open for the spring break volunteer trip to El Salvador. The application (email Dr. Shepler for the application) is due November 19th no later than 11pm. Please email the completed application to fimrc.trip@gmail.com .

If you have any questions regarding the trip, please email Joseph Kim at ykim908@gatech.edu.

Message from Teach for America

Hello,

My name is Swetha Krishnakumar, and I am working as the Teach For America Campus Campaign Coordinator this year here at Georgia Tech. Teach For America is a national organization that works to end the academic achievement gap in the United States by placing high performing college graduates in under served schools around the country.

I was wondering if it might be okay for me to take a couple of minutes during one of your classes to talk about Teach For America. Our next deadline is Friday, December 17, and I would love to talk to students about this wonderful opportunity before this deadline.

I greatly appreciate your help and support!
Best regards,

Swetha

Kforce Government Solutions

Kforce Government Solutions

Positions Available in: Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Human Factors Engineering

Starting: 10 January 2011

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
New openings due to increased contract and internal Research and Development awards for anthropomorphic medical training devices. KGS recently won awards for Best US Army Modeling and Simulation Project and US Army Technical Achievement Award. KGS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kforce which has annual revenue of $1billion annually. Projects encompass requirements and prototype training aid development including analysis, design, human factors design/test, development of Zigbee electronic control and data collection system. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing prototyping programs.
Duties may include:

• Requirements analysis and development for current and future medical training aid products including robotics, silicon molding techniques and human factors engineering.
• Preparation and modification of engineering drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
• Hands-on prototype development of future training aids including materials selection, design, prototype construction using molding techniques, and development of Zigbee control/data-collection subsystem.
• Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to develop appropriate training features and to streamline manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Collaboration with practical special effects artisans to improve production quality control.
• Development and test of Zigbee prototype software
• Development of inorganic/organic chemistries to mimic blood coagulation
• Support of component and full-scale test activities
• Interface with other internal organizations such as manufacturing, marketing, service, product support and purchasing, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Physical development of laboratory facilities.
  

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
Must be a currently enrolled student majoring in Electrical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or Chemistry and must have completed at least two years. Recent graduates may also apply.

Abilities/Skills:
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required. Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism. Strong computer skills desired.
Employer Expectations for Interns on the Job:
Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.

Benefits:
Flexible working hours in Midtown Atlanta
Potential follow-on opportunities for part time work
Competitive hourly rate, temporary employee.
Travel fully reimbursed.

Location
1401 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA, 30309

Level
Open to undergraduates, masters or Ph.D. levels. Recent graduates are also eligible.
Co-op or intern (Course credit not available).

To apply email Dr. Thomas Bevan at tombevan@earthlink.net

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Job Openings--Jordi (Bellingham, MA)

Contract analytical services lab seeking account specialist--analytical chemistry

Contact Dr. Shepler for more details.

A Message from The Fouth R: Human Rights Education

My name is Swetha Krishnakumar, and I work with an organization known as the Fourth R: Human Rights Education.

Our organization is looking for reliable and passionate volunteers interested in education, human rights, and working with children. The Fourth R is a student-led program that promotes human rights by designing and delivering lessons to fifth grade students at local Atlanta schools, giving human rights presentations throughout Atlanta, and conducting workshops throughout the region to encourage and empower others to be human rights educators.

We are currently looking for 2 types of volunteers:
Volunteer Facilitators: people who would be interested in going into 5th grade classrooms and conducting weekly lessons
Campus Coordinators: people who would work on campus to raise awareness and funding to sustain our work with Atlanta 5th grade students
So if you are interested in working with children, learning more about the teaching profession, and promoting human rights, please join us for one of two INFORMATION SESSIONS on volunteer opportunities with our program. We will provide additional information about the Fourth R program as well as the application process.

Info Session 1:
WHAT: The Fourth R: Human Rights Education Info Session
WHEN: Tuesday, November 16th 11:30 AM
WHERE: Student Success Center President's Suite C

Info Session 2:
WHAT: The Fourth R: Human Rights Education Info Session
WHEN: Thursday, November 18th 11 AM
WHERE: Instructional Center Room 109

If you are interested but unable to attend, applications for the Fourth R program can be found online. Applications must be submitted by November 27th along with a resume with contact information for a reference emailed to hrefourthr@gmail.com.

Thanks! I look forward to seeing many of you at one of the information sessions! Please do not hesitate to contact me at hrefourthr@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Georgia Tech's first living-learning community, the Women, Science, and Technology (WST) Learning Community invites female undergraduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to apply for rooms in Stein House and Goldin House (4th St. A & B) during the spring 2011 term. An application for housing in 2010-11 can be found here.

The Think Big fee per term is $150. Activities include monthly dinners and biweekly
lunches with GT faculty, staff, and administrators, research partnerships, service
opportunities, and faculty mentoring. Information about WST and the WST Learning Community is at www.wst.gatech.edu.

Direct questions to carol.colatrella@lcc.gatech.edu OR kristen.mitchell@eas.gatech.edu. Applications should be sent to kristen.mitchell@eas.gatech.edu

Recruitment for 2011-12 will begin in January 2011.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics and biomaterials.

While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible.

The program dates this year are June 20 to August 19, 2011.
Applications are due Feb. 15, 2011.
Participants are paid a $4000 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing are provided. For more information, please visit our website

If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat, at mrc@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

Undergraduate Research Kaleidoscope

A message from Michael Chen, The Tower editor:

Hey undergraduate researchers,

Are you involved with undergraduate research? Looking to present your research somewhere?

Come and present your research at the the Undergraduate Research Kaleidoscope on Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 PM in the Library East Commons. All presentations must be in a pecha kucha format. Visit http://www.pecha-kucha.org/ for more information about the pecha kucha style.

Refreshments will be provided!

Submit an abstract (APA style, <150 words) about the presentation to editor@gttower.org to be considered. All majors and disciplines welcome!

Thanks,
Michael Chen

El Salvador Volunteer Trip

The Georgia Tech chapter of FIMRC (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) still has spots open for the spring break volunteer trip to El Salvador. The application is due November 19th no later than 11pm. Please email the completed application to fimrc.trip@gmail.com .

If you have any questions regarding the trip, please email Joseph Kim at ykim908@gatech.edu.

SCI Scholars

We are pleased to announce the second year of the summer internship program, SCI Scholars, for chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduates.

The program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) America International Group (AIG), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and was developed to introduce chemistry and chemical engineering students to careers in the chemical industry.

Exceptional sophomores and juniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and who are majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Program details:

• Over twenty scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2011.

• SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$10,000 for a ten-week internship.

• Students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1,000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting.

• Scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.

Applications are due December 15, 2010.

Interested students should visit www.acs.org/sci to fill out an application and get more information.

Tau Beta Pi Undergraduate Research Fair

Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, will be hosting the Undergraduate Research fair on Thursday, November 11. This event not only helps the students to discover what research opportunities are available for them, but also involves person-to-person contact so they can connect with a student already in the research group as well as learn about the professors leading the research.

If interested students have a question about the event, they may contact Anna Thomas at aet4@gatech.edu

Diversity Week

The Office of Diversity Programs is pleased to be able to announce Diversity Week 2010. We have 11 new cutting edge programs to assist you in increasing your multicultural competence.

The keynote address will be given by Tim Wise on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the College of Management LeCraw Auditorium. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers, speakers and educators in the United States, and has been called, “One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation,” by best-selling author and professor Michael Eric Dyson, of Georgetown University. Wise, who was recently named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, has spoken in 49 states, on over 600 college campuses, and to community groups across the nation. Wise has a new book, Colorblind, and his speech will center on that concept.

Other programs include:

• a book discussion and documentary on Steig Larson's, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo;
  
• a lecture by GT faculty member, Dr. John McDonald and his research team's Findings on Ovarian Cancer. Please note this research is being conducted on our campus and is very cutting edge;
  
• a very entertaining lecture by Marisela Martinez on, "Dangerous Distortions: A Comparison of the ways African Americans, Latinos and Asians are Misrepresented in the Media";
  
• a workshop on Indian Culture and learning how to pronounce Indian names;
  
• Dr. Han Zhan will be conducting a workshop on, "Dissecting the Rise of China;"a Corporate Panel (Deloitte, Caterpillar, Proctor and Gamble and GT) Focusing on the Effects of Microaggressions in the Workplace. Microaggresions are brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain populations. These exchanges are often subtle in nature, and can be manifested in the verbal, nonverbal, visual, or behavioral realm and are often enacted automatically or unconsciously;
  
• Adapted Sports and Recreation Equipment, this presentation will introduce participants to the different types of sports and recreation activities that individuals with physical disabilities can participate;
  
• Diversity in Study Abroad; Film Screening and Student Panel Discussion,
  
• Safe Space Training II, and
• Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company.
  

For a full descriptions of programs and times please go to www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu.

Study Abroad and Diveristy

This week, November 8-12, is Diversity Week at Georgia Tech. Amongst the many great programs for the week, OIE is leading a film screening and student panel discussion on diversity in study abroad on Thursday, November 11, from 5:30-7 PM in the Student Center Piedmont Room. The have five outstanding panelists for the discussion who will give their own perspective on their study abroad experience.

National Professional Science Master's Association Grad Fair

The National Professional Science Master's Association is hosting an evening
reception and Grad Fair for science students and conference attendees from a
variety of universities nationwide on Nov. 17th at 5:30 pm at the GA Tech
Hotel and Conference Center.

Representatives from approx. 80 universities will be at this event, a
majority will have displays and information materials on their programs
available for students. We like to invite students from Atlanta based
universities to attend the reception and grad fair! This event is free for
interested students!

Universities represented at this meeting have been part of a national
initiative sponsored by the Sloan Foundation to encourage students who do
not want to pursue a Ph.D. to remain in the science field and further their
science education. These degrees offer advanced science, and training in
management, business and communication, and include an internship. The goal
is to effectively bridge the gap between science/technology and business,
and offer a wider choice of career opportunities for science students. More
information available at www.npsma.org and www.sciencemasters.com!

Please email Dr. Shepler for more information