COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 18, 2013)—From a university with a motto of “No Limits,” USC’s Engineers Without Borders are showing how their solutions for sustainable communities truly have no boundaries. Four members from the student organization used their winter break to begin working on a five-year program that will help develop a sustainable water supply system for an organic coffee plantation in La Victoria, Ecuador. Alongside four project mentors, USC students Brendan Croom, Andrea Eggleston, Ronny Geylin and Corey King traveled to the developing country Jan. 2 through Jan. 12. This winter’s visit was the first of many to develop, implement and maintain the water system. The students received Magellan grants through the Office of Undergraduate Research to help fund their project. Croom, a third-year mechanical engineer major, helped coordinate the program. “We were all really excited to work with the village,” said Croom. “The program has given me the opportunity to develop a cultural connection in a part of the world I normally wouldn’t have seen.” The students visited with 23 farmers of a local coffee-growing cooperative (La Asociación de Caficultores Orgánicos de Las Lajas, or ACOLL) and local engineers. They even met with the mayor of Las Lajas. Croom said the group was able to establish strong relationships in the community they will be working so closely with in following years. “Everyone was very willing and enthusiastic to work with us, and we see a lot of promise,” said Croom. The student/mentor team collected data for the system design, which will create a pipeline that uses gravity to flow water two kilometers from a mountain spring to storage ponds near the coffee farms. They surveyed potential pipeline routes with GPS units, obtained topographic maps and consulted with engineers to discuss suitable design options. The engineering students who continue with the project will use this data to develop and implement the system that will provide vital support to the Andean community’s agriculture. A new group of EWB members from USC will return to the location at the end of the summer to begin the next phase of the project. For more information on Engineers Without Borders-USA at USC, visit the organization’s website at ewbusc.org. To learn more about education abroad opportunities, contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@sc.edu.

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NACE’s January 2013 Salary Survey found that six engineering majors were among the 10 highest-paid at the bachelor’s-degree level. “This is not surprising since the supply of these graduates is low, but the demand for them is so high,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director. At an average starting salary of $70,400, computer engineering was the highest-paid major in 2012. Other engineering majors that were among the top 10 were chemical engineering, ($66,400, second), aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering ($64,000, fourth), mechanical engineering ($62,900, fifth), electrical/electronics and communications engineering ($62,300, sixth), and civil engineering ($57,600, seventh). Computer science majors earned starting salaries that averaged $64,400, the third most among bachelor’s-degree graduates in 2012. Other non-engineering majors whose average starting salaries were among the highest were finance ($57,300, eighth), construction science/management ($56,600, ninth), and information sciences and systems ($56,100, 10th).

The NACE website has the full report, or you can view the Executive Summary.

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Know how to program ? Want to study the ocean? The Marine Trace Element Lab at USC seeks an undergraduate research assistant to help modify Fortran code for an existing Global Climate Ecosystem Model (GCEM). Iron (Fe) is an important nutrient which supports the growth of algae in the ocean. The current ecosystem model includes Fe as an important nutrient in an NPZ (Nutrient, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton) model. This project aims to modify the existing model with an additional tracer representing Fe stable isotopes. Model output will be a map showing Fe isotope distribution in the world oceans, which can be compared to our recent measurements of Fe isotopes. The ideal candidate should have a background in programming, and an interest in learning about marine biogeochemistry. Background in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or oceanography is preferred, but not required. Position includes preparatory research Spring 2013 and a summer research position. If interested, contact Professor Seth John (sjohn@geol.sc.edu) with a statement of interest and CV.

The IT training program at BlueCross BlueShield of SC (BCBSSC) is called the “Entry-Level Training Program” or ELTP. We started this program in 1997 and it was fashioned to give recent college graduates who had earned their degree in Computer Science or a related field, a career with BCBSSC Information Systems. Entry-Level Training Programs are comprehensive; they include classroom and on-the-job training. Program duration is from 14-22 weeks. Everyone accepted into an ELTP is expected to successfully complete it. Upon completion, the incumbent will be a) assigned to a department where their skills will be put to use, b) expected to acquire additional knowledge and skills, and c) reclassified to the entry-level position appropriate for their area. Currently, there are 4 distinct tracks: Application Development host and non-host systems, System Support and ICT*. ICT covers the areas of telephony, servers, networks and Z-Linux. Application Development on the host systems (IBM system Z) provides training in systems development methodology, work request life cycles, job control language (JCL), COBOL, debugging tools, Application Productivity System (APS), databases and develop business problem solving skills; training lasts 14 weeks. Application Development on the non-host systems provides training in web-applications; training lasts 14 weeks. System Support is 18 weeks long and the courses cover web-based applications, network management, server management, system security, and other areas relevant to keeping our non-host applications functioning properly. ICT covers training for network management, server management, system security, and other areas relevant to keeping our operations functioning properly. ICT training last 22 weeks. This year, there will be 23 positions; 10 in Application Development for the host systems, 6 in the non-host systems, 4 for ICT and 3 in System Support. This opportunity is located in Columbia SC. Our next ELTP starts on May 28th. BCBS will be at the SET fair. Barbara Eppink BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina I/S Recruiting/SRM 803-264-1002 803-264-8096 (fax) barbara.eppink@bcbssc.com www.southcarolinablues.com

Want to lead the next Internet revolution but don’t want to move to Boston (I have to shovel that?) or the Silicon Valley (you want how much for that apartment?)? Are you driven to do something great? Are you passionate about making a difference in this world? We want you to join the team at Voterheads. We’re looking for a wicked-smart Java developer to join our team. The ideal candidate is well versed in the MVC development framework and has at least a couple of web projects under their belt, but we’re always willing to see superhuman acts of will to show us why you deserve to be here anyway. The ideal candidate is also passionate about making their community, their state, and their nation a better place. You’ll be part of a small team. You’ll have a large voice in application direction and architecture. You’ll have flexible hours but we would like a commitment of at least five hours per week. If you’re the right fit, you’ll have an ownership stake in the company. Do you want to be part of that ‘cool thing that happened in Columbia, SC’ or do you want to look back with regret wishing you had? Send us your resume and Github portfolio today: passionategeniusesonly@voterheads.com Requirements:

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The Ameson Year in China is a program for recent college graduates or other qualified applicants seeking to expand their horizons and develop a global vision using their natural asset - English. In exchange for teaching English as a contribution to Chinese students for an academic year, the AYC is designed to give participants the chance to gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture, learn one of the world’s most in-demand languages, enhance their professional development, gain professional experience, and improve future employment prospects in the U.S. and around the world. The program also provides opportunities to conduct independent projects of personal significance and establish a personal business or academic network in China, which can all be invaluable assets for a future career. Working commitments consist of about 25 hours of educational activities per week. The fully standardized curriculum, along with teaching materials and support, gives participants plenty of time to practice their Chinese, conduct research, or explore their surroundings. Qualifications Include: - Holder of a Bachelor's degree or higher by June 2013 - Shares the Ameson Foundation's goals of international cooperation - Native English speaker - Possesses the adaptability needed to live and work abroad - No criminal record - Passionate, motivated and self-disciplined - Willing to teach students between the ages of 6 and 15 - Able to act as an informal ambassador for the U.S. Students interested should e-mail Program Associate Tim Jackson directly at timjackson.ameson@gmail.com with their résumé. If any further information is needed or requested, please let me know. Thanks, Tim Jackson

160 year old manufacturing company in Batesburg-Leesville has an opening for an IT support position. Successful candidates shouls have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Access and as well as PC and network hardware. Responsibilities will include database development/ maintenance, software maintenance/troubleshooting, hardware maintenance/troubleshooting. Linda S Smith Personnel Manager Payroll Administrator J.B. Martin Company P.O. Box 3607 Leesville SC 29070 803-532-6277 x 650

A client of ours is looking for Junior Level PHP developer. The employee will get a chance to work on 4 different eCommerce websites on a daily basis learning both the technical and business sides of the business. S/he will also get a chance to work with a technical web shop (us at OrangeCoat.com) as we help with the larger projects and strategy for the company. It would be a great opportunity for a programmer looking to be in the eCommerce world and/or someone looking for a stable programming job without all the crazy ups and downs of startup life or the boring bureaucracy of large corporations. We'd love to get some resumes from Carolina students and hope you can share the job link around. http://www.carcoversdirect.com/jobs/developer

My name is Brannon Desseyn, with Starboard Music Group, a boutique-style music management and publicity group based out of Nashville, TN. We are in the process of launching our business officially, and are in need of a web designer to do some tune-ups to our website. The job would be quick and contractual, although, if the student were to do a good job, we would like to continue to use them in the future. We are looking for someone who is passionate about design and music, and has an understanding of pop-culture. brannon@starboardmusicgroup.com

STUDENT/CO-OP APPLICATION DEVELOPER POSITION is available in the Information Systems Department of SCANA. Ideal candidate is a sophomore or junior pursuing a major or minor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or a related degree with these additional qualifications:

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Interested students can Apply online at www.scana.com, job #964233

My name is Richard Chen. I'm a principal in a music education company that develops in iOS. I am also starting another web-based business based in Charleston and I am looking for freelance programming talent for this iterations. iPugilstRequirements.doc Richard Chen (rchen@runflystudios.com)

(Columbia, SC) Responsibilities Include:

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