Southern Teachers Fairs 2013

The Southern Teachers Fairs have experienced STA placement counselors and hundreds of of teaching and coaching jobs in private/independent schools.

Best of the South-Atlanta-February 9th
STA at NAIS-Philadelphia-February 27th-March 1st
A Capital Campaign-Washington-March 23rd

Visit www.southernteachers.com for more information.

Enterprise for Power--Social Enterprise Career and Volunteer Fair

Are you still looking for a summer internship?
Are you looking for more ways to volunteer in Atlanta?
Do you simply just want to have a positive social impact in your community?!

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come to the 3rd Annual Enterprise to Empower Social Enterprise Career and Volunteer Fair on November 7th from 11-2PM in the Student Center Ballroom!

There will be 20 social enterprises looking for students with unique technical, and business skills to help take their companies to the next level.   Featured companies include Teach for America, Medshare, Habitat for Humanity, The Carter Center, and many, many more. This is your opportunity to find a job, and get some valuable experience that will really make a difference in others' lives!

So suit up, bring your resumes and secure internships, volunteer and full-time opportunities with some of the fastest growing social enterprises and start-ups in the Atlanta area and around the country!

What: En2Em Social Enterprise Career and Volunteer Fair
When: November 7th, 11AM-2PM
Where: Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom
Why: To gain valuable experience to have a positive impact on society!

Tutor Positions Available

The Center for Academic Success is currently hiring Tutors or PLUS(Peer-Led Undergraduate Study) leaders for Spring 2013.  Positions require outstanding interpersonal skills, a 3.0 overall GPA, and at least 15 hours completed at GA Tech. For more information on these positions, please see our website at success.gatech.edu. 

Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Scholarships

We are pleased to announce the 2013 competition for the UNCF/Merck Science Initiative
Research Scholarships and Fellowships. Each scholarship/fellowship can be from $30,000 to
$92,000. This continues the initiative which began in 1996 in support of science education and is
sponsored by The Merck Company Foundation and Merck and administered by UNCF. This
commitment has been renewed through 2015.

The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative is dedicated to supporting the training of world-class African
American biological and chemical scientists and engineers toward achieving the complementary
goals of national economic competitiveness and social diversity. This initiative provides scholarships
and fellowships to at least 37 outstanding African American students per year- 15 at the
undergraduate level, 12 at the graduate level and 10 at the postdoctoral level. In addition, the
UNCF/Merck Science Initiative may provide grants to the science departments of the recipients'
home institution.

Applications should be submitted on-line at UNCF.org/umsi. Applications must be submitted on-line no later than December 3, 2012. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in distributing the
enclosed materials to those whom you believe are eligible to apply.

If there are questions regarding the information enclosed, please do not hesitate to call UNCF at
(202) 810-0331 .

Research Option Info Session-Thursday, Nov. 1st

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Research Option information session on Thursday, November 1  in the Student Center, Room 320.  This a great way to learn about research opportunities both domestic and abroad!  

REU Program: Northwestern University

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week paid summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanoparticles, photonics, molecular electronics and biomaterials.  

While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience.  This opportunity is open to all physics, chemistry, engineering and materials science students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program dates this year are June 24 to August 23, 2013; 

Applications are due Feb. 15, 2013. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend, a travel allowance, and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm

SCI Scholars--Summer 2013 Internships

The SCI Scholars program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) America International Group, 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:  

• Thirty-five scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2013.

• 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 14, 2012 (December 15, 3 a.m EST).

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

2013 KSTF Teaching Fellowships - seeking applicants

We are pleased to inform you that the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 cohort of Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellows. The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) was created by Janet H. and C. Harry Knowles in 1999 to cultivate and support exemplary science and mathematics high school teachers and develop the next generation of leaders in education. If you know a student interested in pursuing a career in teaching mathematics or science at the high school level, please let them know about the KSTF Teaching Fellowship.

KSTF’s programs are designed to help reverse the current national trend that sees approximately half of all secondary teachers leave the field within five years. The total award for each Fellow is valued at nearly $175,000 over the course of the five-year Fellowship. Fellows receive tuition assistance while participating in a teacher credential program, monthly stipends, and grants for professional development and teaching materials. By empowering science and mathematics teachers to be effective in the classroom, KSTF helps deliver enriched educational experiences to students and, in the long run, ensures a stronger, healthier and more competitive nation.

Please forward the flyer below to any interested parties you may know to help spread the word about our Fellowship Program. Applications will close on January 9th, 2013 at 12 Noon EST. If you have any questions about our Teaching Fellowship Program, please feel free to email us at teachers@kstf.org, or contact us at 856.608.0001.

Thank you for your time.

Alicia Marchena
Program Manager for the Teaching Fellowship Program
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation 

ACS Nuclear Chemistry Summer Schools - 2013

I am writing to request your assistance in identifying outstanding undergraduates who might be interested in, and qualified for, the program.  As you already know, we are seeking curious and highly motivated students with strong science backgrounds. If selected, these students receive an all-expenses 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.

An announcement for the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools that can be posted is attached to this request. It describes the application procedure and the background we hope applicants will have when applying. This information and an on-line application form can also be found on the web at:

http://chemistry.missouri.edu/nucsummer/index.shtml

The deadline for applications is February 1, 2013. Please distribute this announcement to your undergraduate students and encourage them to consider this unique opportunity! If you or your students have any questions about the ACS sponsored program, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information below.

Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

Sincerely yours,

J. David Robertson, National Director,

ACS Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry

Department of Chemistry

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-5346

robertsonjo@missouri.edu

EPA Student Internship Opportunity

Student internship opportunity. This announcement closes Thursday, November 8 at 4:30 pm.

http://www.epa.gov/oamsrpod/ersc/011/

This attachment provides a description of the opportunity, all other pertinent information is provided in the link.

(See attached file: RFQ-DC-13-00011.docx)

Thanks,
Tia Gatling
Contract Specialist
Environmental Protection Agency
(202) 564-3281

NUMAT Technologies looking to fill several positions.

Numat Technologies, a start-up that focuses on computationally designing and synthesizing high performing nano-materials for gas storage and separation applications, is looking to fill several positions.  

NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships (NSTRF) 2012

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released a solicitation, entitled NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships (NSTRF) - Fall 2013, on October 10, 2012. The solicitation is available by opening the NASA Research Opportunities home page at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/, selecting "Solicitations," then selecting "Open Solicitations," and, finally, selecting the solicitation number "NSTRF13."

NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) seeks to sponsor U.S. citizen and permanent resident graduate student researchers who show significant potential to contribute to NASA's goal of creating innovative new space technologies for our Nation’s science, exploration and economic future.

This call for graduate student fellowship applications, entitled NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships (NSTRF) – Fall 2013 (NSTRF13), solicits applications from individuals pursuing or planning to pursue master's (e.g., M.S.) or doctoral (e.g., Ph.D.) degrees in relevant space technology disciplines at accredited U.S. universities. This call is open to students pursuing advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The goal of NSTRF is to provide the Nation with a pipeline of highly skilled researchers and technologists to improve America's technological competitiveness. NASA Space Technology Fellows will perform innovative space technology research while building the skills necessary to become future technological leaders.

Selected candidates will perform graduate student research at their respective campuses and at NASA Centers and/or at nonprofit U.S. Research and Development (R&D) laboratories. In addition to his or her faculty advisor, each student will be matched with a technically relevant and community engaged researcher who will serve as the student's professional mentor. Through this experience, students will advance their STEM education, gain relevant research experience, and enhance their understanding of the research process.

Awards resulting from this competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to accredited U.S. universities. This solicitation has two phases. Phase A is the application submission by the student. For the student applicant who is selected (Phase A selection), the accredited U.S. university, where the student will be enrolled for the fall 2013 term as a full-time graduate student, must submit a package (as specified in the NSTRF13 solicitation). The university submission constitutes Phase B of the solicitation; complete Phase B package submissions will result in training grant awards.

The financial and programmatic support for NSTRF comes from the Space Technology Program within NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist. The fellowships are a component of the Space Technology Research Grants Program. Awards are planned to coincide with the start of the 2013 academic year and are subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

This solicitation covers only new fellowship applications; renewal applications are handled separately.

All Phase A applications must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES and are due on or before December 4, 2012. Detailed submission instructions for the student applicant are provided under "Other Documents" on the NSPIRES webpage associated with the NSTRF13 solicitation. Potential student applicants are urged to access the NSPIRES electronic proposal system well in advance of the proposal due date to register with NSPIRES, familiarize themselves with its structure, and to enter the requested information.

Comments and questions may be addressed by e-mail to the Space Technology Research Grants Program Executive, Claudia Meyer, at hq-nstrf-call@mail.nasa.gov. Responses to inquiries will be answered by e-mail and may also be included in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document located on the NSPIRES page associated with the solicitation; anonymity of individuals/institutions who submit questions will be preserved.

Tumor Troopers

Tumor Troopers will hold a general meeting on Thursday, October 11 in Clough 323.  This is a great opportunity to find out more about the group and their goals.

Master of Arts in Teaching Programs - Fall 2012 info session

Pre-Teaching – Masters of Arts in Teaching Programs

Representatives from the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) programs and the Noyce Scholarship at Georgia State University will be on campus for an info session from 11:05 -11:55 on Monday, October 8 in Clough 323. 

Everyone is welcome.

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree leads to a master’s degree as well as teacher certification in the state of Georgia. Programs include:

· Middle level (grades 4 – 8): Language Arts/Social Studies or Mathematics/Science

· Secondary (grades 6 -12) education: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

· Grades K -12: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Reading, Language and Literacy

Contact Susan Belmonte, Pre-Teaching Advisor, with questions. sbelmonte@gatech.edu

Job Opening: ENCAP Technologies Chemist

SUMMARY: “Chemist” requirement in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Hiring immediately. ENCAP Technologies, LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has a full-time opening for a “Chemist."

Position Title: Chemist
Position Type: Full-Time - Monday to Friday
Location: Atlanta, GA area
Start Date: Hiring immediately
Working Conditions: On-site lab
Salary : Negotiable

General responsibilities include:
 Conduct tests and assist in general support activities in a testing laboratory.
 Mixing chemicals, coating samples, and measuring coating thickness using an eddy current device.
 Ordering chemicals and supplies, small equipment maintenance and various administrative support duties.
 Preparation, test performance, and result analysis of samples according to standard laboratory protocols.
 Perform multiple research projects.
 Organize work to meet established deadlines.
 Maintain equipment, log books, etc.
 Monitor the performance of all equipment before and during use.
 Adhere to safety standards and guidelines.
 Observe confidentiality and professional decorum.

Experience:
2+ years of lab experience.
Laboratory Care: Clean and organize laboratory. Responsible for keeping all lab equipment clean and in good working order.

Sample Handling:
 Sample receipt and log in.
 Prepare, set up, and submit samples for analysis & evaluation.
 Evaluate samples.
 Take before and after color photographs of ALL samples.
 Ensure samples are organized and stored properly.
 Observe and conform to all laboratory policies and procedures regarding sample receipt, testing, handling, and storage.
 Ship samples as needed.
 Track samples.

Skill Requirements:
 4 year degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology.
 Industrial R&D lab experience.
 Coatings experience (including paints) and/or adhesives preferred.
 Technical and working knowledge of chemical solvents and their characteristics.
 Experience in formulating and developing crosslinked polymer systems.
 Ability to collect data and write explanations of procedures.
 Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records/logs.
 Must be highly motivated and self-disciplined to work independently and work collaboratively as a team.
 Detail oriented.
 Ability to multi-task, manage time and resources.
 Willingness to follow instructions.
 Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Benefits:
The company offers health benefits and paid holidays.

Write briefly (2 pages or less) about your ambitions and experiences.
Please fax or e-mail your resume:
 Please e-mail an updated resume to cdepina@encaptechnologies.us.
 Please fax an updated resume to (770) 433-9137.

We are an equal opportunity employer and your application will be considered without

The GREEN Program

The G.R.E.E.N. (Global Renewable Energy Education Network) program gives students the opportunity to study topics of renewable energy and sustainability in Costa Rica for 12 days. In these 12 days, students gain a competitive industry advantage by receiving hands on site visits in five different types of alternative energy, otherwise not possible in the United States.  Professionals who have been in the industry for twenty plus years give the tours through the energy facilities. The students also complete community service projects, where they install rainwater collection systems in a local town. At the end of the trip, the students are required to present a Cap Stone Project, which deals on the topics of energy, sustainability, economics, and feasibility. A small percentage of the students have even been successful in starting their own businesses! 

 

There are several opportunities available to the students that complete the GREEN program. Students receive access to our alumni network, where we post several green jobs and internship opportunities. The GREEN community is also very helpful with sharing the opportunities that are available in their area, along with keeping everyone updated with current energy standards/policy. 

 

Once a student completes the program, they receive a personal letter of recommendation from the GREEN team. Many students also choose to come back and work in Costa Rica. Students have received LEED certifications months after the program. Many students are chosen to come back and continue working with GREEN in Costa Rica and at their schools. The top GREEN alumni are invited to participate in the GREEN Ambassador Program. As a GREEN Ambassador, students are representatives of the GREEN Program at their Institution. This means that they are responsible for understanding the entrepreneurial culture of the GREEN Program with keeping the best interest of their institution in mind. 

Whether it is to benefit from a LEED certification, an internship in Costa Rica, a counselor and/or GREEN Ambassador position, learning spanish, servicing the community, the GREEN Alumni Network, or a once in a lifetime opportunity, GREEN has been a career accelerator and professional development tool that has driven our alumni to the next level! 

 

Our top alumni will also be invited to par take in our Iceland GREEN pilot program, which will begin in May of 2013. Only the top students that have completed the GREEN program will get a chance to come on our pilot program in Iceland to learn further about their renewable energy studies in another country. 

 

The opportunities with GREEN are endless, and we are constantly expanding our resources to help benefit our alumni. Give your students a chance to become a part of this network of like-minded individuals, who will be the leaders in the clean energy workforce for years to come. 

http://www.greenworknow.com/

 

Best Regards,

Ernesto 

Ernesto Daset <Ernesto@thegreenprogram.com>

Study Abroad: BEST Program in Lyon, France

Colleges Against Cancer Sting Cancer Survivor Luncheon 10-21-12

The Georgia Tech Colleges Against Chapter would like to

invite the Georgia Tech community of students, faculty, alumni,

and friends that have been affected by cancer to its first annual

Sting Cancer Survivor Luncheon.

In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we welcome all

cancer survivors and their loved ones to attend a “Pink” themed

luncheon on October 21, 2012. The luncheon will include a free

buffet lunch, a speaker from the American Cancer Society, a

story from a breast cancer survivor, and an opportunity to

decorate a “celeBRAte” bra that we be added to our breast cancer

awareness display on Tech Walkway. There will also be a number

of prizes and giveaways.The event will take place at the Bill

Moore Student Success Center Press Room A from 12pm-2pm.

There are limited amount of spots available so be sure to RSVP

using http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XCX52LF by October

10th.

If you have any questions please contact our survivorship chair,

Lauren Dermody, at ldermody3@gatech.edu or call her at 706-

726-2155.

We look forward to seeing you on October 21st!

Georgia Tech Colleges Against Cancer