14th Annual Georgia Tech Study and Work Abroad Fair

14th Annual Georgia Tech Study and Work Abroad Fair
October 5
10:00am – 2:00pm
Student Center, Student Center Ballroom & Rooms 319, 320, 321

Come join us to learn more about education and work abroad opportunities! The Study and Work Abroad Fair, sponsored by STA Travel will give you the chance to talk to employer representatives, advisors, returnee students, and university officials about experiences from around the world. The Fair is an open house, so please feel free to drop-in when is most convenient to you. The Office of International Education Study Abroad Office will have over 40 tables representing study experiences in many different countries. For the Work Abroad Program, student representatives will tell you about their work experiences from all over the world. Companies that will be represented include:

Chilean Association of IT companies (Chile)
Cliffs Preserve (Chile)
IBM (India, China, Brazil) – Internship 1; Internship 2; Internship 3; others will be advertised
at the fair
Infosys (India and China)
GT Ireland (Ireland)
Fukui Byora (Japan)
US State Department (Global)
Think Swiss (Switzerland)
Entropy (Czech Republic)
Peace Corps (Global)
*NEW* Michelin (France)

There will also be former work abroad students & faculty to represent companies and organizations such as:

AIESEC
IAESTE
Siemens
BMW
Schott
Continental
Academic Solutions

We suggest that you dress business casual, as there will be employers also present at the fair. We are excited to have you join us on October 5th!

CALL FOR PAPERS AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for the 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the ACS

This is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers to showcase their work. And guess what? It could be on us (the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry)

Keep reading for details...

The 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held in New Orleans, LA, at the Hilton Riverside Hotel from November 30 to December 4, 2010.

The meeting will feature an outstanding technical program featuring symposia from 17 divisions of the ACS. Additionally, there will be a special symposia on the BP Gulf Oil Spill and very strong undergraduate and educational symposia. All information on the symposia can be found on the program tab at http://www.swrm.org.

ONLINE ABSTRACTS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH at http://abstracts.acs.org

Students interested in receiving up to $500 in travel funds from the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry should submit a copy of the webform from the submission process and a their abstracts to Dr. Shepler by the October 15th deadline. Those students whose abstracts are accepted by SERMACS will be considered for the travel award(s)!!!

ORISE Fellowship Position

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Chemistry Branch at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the area of environmental biomonitoring. Biomonitoring is the measurement of chemicals in human samples and provides information on the amount of chemical that actually gets into the body. The results of biomonitoring are used to help make decisions about how best to protect people from diseases, birth defects, disabilities, dysfunction, or death.

We are currently in the development of a mass spectrometry based method for the determination of formaldehyde in humans. Formaldehyde is a widely used chemical, considered as carcinogen to humans by the International Agency of Research in Cancer (IARC) and related to quality of indoor air. The main goal of the project is to develop a rugged method to determine human exposure to this chemical to assess the extent of exposure and characterize possible exposure sources. Other objectives are extending this method to other compounds of interest, automation of the procedures and the development of proteomics tools to quantify compounds of public health interest.

We are seeking a candidate with a BS degree in sciences (Minimum GPA: 3.0) with experience in analytical, organic and biochemistry, if possible. Experience in handling of biological samples, extraction, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry is a plus. This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in measuring environmental chemicals and to learn more about environmental public health activities. The incumbent will work in a CLIA regulated environment and will perform research using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. Duties include but are not limited to working with biological samples, aliquoting of materials for future use, sample preparation using different extraction techniques, routine operation of liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometers, data review, statistical data analysis, preparation and purification of materials that are used as standards for the methods. Good interpersonal and communications skills are required. The applicant should be willing to perform tasks assigned in a timely manner, keep accurate records of experiments performed. Good organizational and computer skills are required.

This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE). The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1-3 years. The stipend depends on grades and qualifications and follows those stated in federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA. For more information on this fellowship and the division of laboratory sciences visit http://www.orau.gov/cdc/ and http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/dls/

Applications should be emailed to Maria Ospina (mospina@cdc.gov) by September 30, 2010. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume with relevant course work, copy of transcripts, and two letters of recommendation (letters sent by email are sufficient).

Chilean Recruitement Day (Work and Study Abroad)

Chilean Recruitment Day
The event will give Tech students the opportunity to learn about and interview with participating Chilean-based employers for co-op jobs and internships located both in Chile and in the Atlanta area. Business professional attire is highly recommended. See flyer for more information. Students of all language levels & majors are welcome to join the event.

Thursday September 23, 2010
10am - 12pm

10am: Presentation on Chile
11am: Career Fair
Student Success Center, President’s Suite A, B, C, D
Companies that will be present: Bechtel, Cliffs Preserve, Novared, Createch, Chilean IT Association, Arauco, Agrosuper, CMPC, SQM Mining

Work Abroad Spotlight:
Country: CHILE
Company: Cliffs Preserve [P2D2 job #7204]
The Cliffs Preserve Patagonia Chile is an eco-luxury retreat and private preserve that comprises more than eight thousand pristine acres of millenary forests and six miles of imposing South Pacific coast. We strive to create long lasting and unforgettable memories delivering the simple pleasures of life with a caring and personal touch, all this in one of the most remarkable and intact settings on the earth; Patagonia. Our commitment to deliver to our guests an exceptional experience goes hand in hand with our commitment to respect the integrity of Nature’s creations. Our goal is to bring guests and families closer to nature while they experience a life-impacting journey.

The Cliff's Preserve is looking to hire two interns for the spring of 2010 for a six-month internship. January is Chile’s summer and also a very busy time at the preserve. Both internships are for students who want to learn more about an interesting business in Patagonia, Chile.

One internship would focus on the organic garden. All of the food that is grown at the Cliff’s Preserve is grown organically. Even guests are invited into the garden to see its great delights. This person should have experience in agriculture, gardening, and organic foods.

The second internship would focus on the guest experience. This person will rotate through a variety of roles, such as, greeting clients, dining room, guiding through hikes, penguin watching etc, spa services, etc.

For both internships, the Cliff’s Preserve is looking for someone who wants to learn, immerse themselves in another culture, is adventurous, is willing to take on any task and also able to multitask.

Language Skills:
You must have taken at least two years of college level Spanish at the time of application to apply!

To apply:
To apply, email Debbie Gulick a resume and a cover letter explaining why this interests you and why you would be a good fit for this job.

For more information, contact Debbie Gulick at debbie.gulick@dopp.gatech.edu.

Academic Level: Senior or Graduate Student
Majors: International Affairs & Modern Languages, International Affairs, Science, & Technology , Management , Science, Technology & Culture (Communications & Literature)
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Start Date: Spring 2011 (6 month internship)

The Mars Society

The Mars Society at Georgia Tech is a student organization that focuses on innovations and research in space exploration. We are looking to expand our organization into a truly multidisciplinary group that it should be. In particular we would love to see more students get involved in one of our annual initiatives called the Mars Desert Research Station.

The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) is a two week long simulation of being a Martian astronaut. During those weeks students carry out their own research projects, similar to the way real astronauts would. We are actively seeking to carry out more diverse research projects and would love to have more students participate in MDRS who have a passion for biology or biochemistry and whom have ideas for research.

Please see the attached PowerPoint over-viewing Mars Desert Research Station and the application process. Pay particular attention to the information in the notes.

Applications for the 2011 rotation at the Mars Desert Research Station are due to jillian.lewis@gatech.edu at 11:59pm on September 30th. An application consists of a resume including major, GPA, and relevant work experience and a cover letter detailing:
• Why you’re interested
• Relevant skills
• New research project ideas, if you have any
• Projects or positions you’re particularly interested in, if any

Please keep in mind that all of these activities are open to everyone from Freshman to Graduate students.

If you have any questions feel free to email me or you can contact Jillian.lewis@gatech.edu.

Thanks,

Jessica deRenzy
Outreach Officer
Mars Society at Georgia Tech