NSF East Asia and Pacific Fellowships

September 15, 2011
  NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS - 2012 APPLICATION NOW OPEN (Link: www.nsfsi.org )      The National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) is a flagship international fellowship program for developing the next generation of globally  engaged U.S. scientists and engineers knowledgeable about the Asian and Pacific regions. The Summer Institutes are hosted by foreign counterparts committed to increasing opportunities for young U.S. researchers to work in research facilities and with host mentors abroad. Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August. The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the society, culture, language, and research environment of the host location. The 2012 application is now open and will close at 5:00 pm proposer’s local time on November 9, 2011.  Application instructions are available online at www.nsfsi.org. For further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying, applicants are encouraged to visit www.nsf.gov/eapsi or www.nsfsi.org. NSF recognizes the importance of enabling U.S. researchers and educators to advance their work through international collaborations and the value of ensuring that future generations of U.S. scientists and engineers gain professional experience beyond this nation's borders early in their careers. The program is intended for U.S. graduate students pursuing studies in fields supported by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for the EAPSI. Applicants must be enrolled in a research-oriented master's or PhD program and be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents by the application deadline date. Students in combined bachelor/master degree programs must have matriculated from the undergraduate degree program by the application deadline date.  The first Summer Institutes began in Japan in 1990, and to date over 2,400 U.S. graduate students have participated in the program.   Should you have any questions, please contact the EAPSI Help Desk by email at eapsi@nsfsi.org or by phone at 1-866-501-2922.

Curator of Engineering and Technology

September 15, 2011
  Greenville County Schools

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Position — Curator of Engineering and Technology Location — Roper Mountain Science Center Posting Date — September 14, 2011 *Application Deadline — Until Filled

*Effective Reporting Date — TBA

Beginning of Salary Range — $48,994 Length of Service — 12 months*  Major Responsibilities: (1)  Develop and design new lessons, exhibits and instructional opportunities for students and the public by bringing together STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) partners from education and industry; (2)  Teach exemplary inquiry-based lessons daily in STEM topics for the students of Greenville County and other locations visiting the center; (3)   Develop and present teacher in-service workshops and methods/content courses in STEM areas;  (4)  Teach and coordinate programs and supervise staff and volunteers in STEM programs for the public including: Electronic Field Trips, FIRST LEGO League, Advanced Robotics, Summer Camps, 2nd Saturdays, Group Programs, Special Programs, etc.; (5)   Assist in teaching and technical maintenance in the planetarium and observatory;  (6)   Serve as a content specialist and resource agent for STEM resources to teachers, students, and public; (7)   Assist in fundraising for the new STEM program through grants, donations, and acquisitions; (8)   Daily schedule:  8:30am -5:00pm.  *Also includes eight Saturdays per year and after-hours events as needed; and (9)   Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.   Qualifications: (1) Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of science, engineering, or education, with Master’s Degree, preferred; (2) minimum of 5 years experience in field of science education with students in a formal (school) or informal (museum) setting;  (3) proven ability in designing curriculum and/or programs for students; (4) dynamic, out-going personality and proven ability to develop and cultivate community and industry partnerships; (5) ability to relate well to elementary, middle, and high school students;  (6) strong organizational and interpersonal skills; (7) *demonstrable computer skills in word, excel, outlook and comfortable using other software.  * A computer test will be given to interview candidates.

 Submit letter of interest and resume in Microsoft WORD or PDF format to:

 

adminjobs@greenville.k12.sc.us  or fax:  864-355-9208

Lillian B. Flemming, Professional Employment Recruiter

P.O. Box 2848, Greenville, South Carolina   29602-2848

              Greenville County Schools 301 Camperdown Way, Greenville, South Carolina 29601    

What do they Pay?

September 10, 2011

From an article in the Economist: Companies Concern: Got Talent?:

The average total starting package for a software engineer in Silicon Valley has risen from $85,000 in 2008 to $98,000 this year, according to Glassdoor, the workplace website. At Google a software engineer can now earn a basic starting salary (before options, bonuses and so on) of up to $151,000, even more than at Apple ($149,000) or Facebook ($138,000), let alone Microsoft ($128,000).

These jobs require not just solid programming skills, but also creative and inter-personal skills. Also known as "smart and gets things done".

Web Development Internship at Local Company

September 10, 2011
The main web site is www.varnainternational.com. It is also linked to www.songsoflife.org
The web site is to serve two purposes:
1. Provide information about all the tours, music festivals and workshops which our company provides.
2. Provide all that is needed on line for participants to register for the tours on line. This would include creating an account, selecting a tour, selecting optional trips, travel insurance options, making air travel requests, selecting single or double occupnacy at hotels, writing their meals preferrences, passport info, etc.)
  As you can see, the web site was designed but has caused us great probelms last year, which we now seek to ractify.
  Below is a list of items we put together, which we would like the web site to do:  
 
1. The website needs to generate reports (i.e., account balances, optional tours, single occupancy, airport transfers, travel insurance, extra night hotel stays)
2. Passport numbers, expiration date and meal preference needs to be added to the user profile.
3. Families should be able to register under one log-in (email address).
4. Payments should be deducted from one invoice.
5. Correctly calculate 3% credit card fee for single and multiple entries.
6. Able to send email blast to all participants that have a registered with their email addresses.
7. Issue coupons/vouchers for chosen options.
Reports needed for Accounting:
1. Need to be able to set parameters or have running balance for tour/group and per user within each group/tour.
2. Also to extend the above into a detailed listing for each user account: invoice totals and payments applied with an ending balance.
3. Need to be able to run reports also listed by Tanisha but with total due: need optional tours broken out by individual price – in the reports.
4. Need users to be able send 1 payment to account and have it pay down the balance correctly and not making multiple pmts in a single day or week.
5. NEED DATES for each transaction to show up in the reports. (all dates for purchases and payments)
6. Need to know if it is Check or Credit Card in the reports.
7. Need to be able to remove an item from the invoice, like an optional tour that has been cancelled, so the reports are accurate for what is due. This should only be admin authorized.
8. I would like to export all reports to excel - or csv file if that is easier.
I really just need all the detail for every transaction that is connected to an invoice being created or balance due; AND for any transaction related to a payment with Date, Type of Transaction (CC, Check, Invoice?) Or if it is a payment let it show up like (0.00)or
-0.00. Then I would recognize it’s a payment immediately.
 We are looking for a very capable person to code the web site and then maintain it. It will be most helpful if the person is able to work on design elements, as we seek to spruce up the site, by adding flash photos, etc.
Such a person would then join our team, working approximately 15 hours a week at $15 per hour. His / her duties would include other technical support issues, such as: identifying software that is best suitable for our purposes, linking it to the site, converting excel document to full-fledged databases, suggesting tech solutions that will help us run the business more efficiently and produce accurate reports, sending email blasts, asssiting staff with computer related problems, setting up new computer stations, assisting the directors with purchasing computers and software as needed, etc.
 Thank you,
Sharon
 
Sharon Tchonev
Communications Director Varna International Songs of Life 1225 Laurel Street, suite 110A
Columbia, SC 29201

InfoCamp

September 6, 2011

The School of Library and Information Science is hosting the InfoCamp on October 1 and 2.

InfoCamp is an unconference for the information community. It's for anyone interested in user experience, information architecture, interaction design, user-centered design, information design, library & information science, online search, information management, informatics, and related fields. It features an egalitarian, community-driven format in which the agenda is created during the event -- so anyone can sign up to lead a session! At InfoCamp, you'll meet professionals and practitioners from industry, academia, non-profits, government, libraries, and other sectors; people seeking work; hobbyists and students. InfoCampSC will be on October 1st & 2nd, 2011 at IT-oLogy Suite 200, 1301 Gervais Street, Columbia South Carolina, 29201.

Lincoln Labs Summer Jobs

September 2, 2011

Although MIT Lincoln Laboratory will not be conducting interviews at your campus this spring, we would be grateful if you could make the following information available to your students. The Laboratory’s fundamental mission is to apply science and advanced technology to critical problems of national security, primarily working on sensors, information extraction (signal processing and embedded computing), and communications.  A Department of Defense federally funded research and development center, the Laboratory has a focused commitment to research and development, with an emphasis on building prototypes and demonstrating operation systems under live test conditions that meet real-world requirements. As an engineer or scientist, you will have the opportunity to engage in research and development activities in one of the nine primary mission areas: ·         Space Control ·         Air and Missile Defense Technology ·         Communication Systems ·         Cyber Security ·         Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems and Technology ·         Advanced Electronics Technology ·         Engineering ·         Tactical Systems ·         Homeland Protection ·         Air Traffic Control The Laboratory also undertakes government-sponsored, nondefense projects such as the development of systems for the Federal Aviation Administration to improve air traffic control and air safety, and systems that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration uses in weather surveillance.  For more information please visit http://www.ll.mit.edu. We actively recruit individuals pursuing BS, MS and PhD degrees  in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and to a limited degree, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Biology, Chemistry, Meteorology and Materials Science. Candidates should have an interest and ability to work on a broad range of technical problems in a team environment and possess strong problem- solving, analytical, innovative, communications, and teaming skills.  Due to our contracts with the Department of Defense employment at the Laboratory requires U.S. citizenship. Last summer the Laboratory employed 145 undergraduates and graduate students under the auspices of our Summer Research Program.  We expect to hire at the same level for summer 2012.  Eligibility requirements, program details, and the application process can be viewed athttp://www.ll.mit.edu/college/summerprogram.html.. Our 2011-2012 Technical Seminar Series offering is available at http://www.ll.mit.edu/college/techseminars.html.  Costs related to the staff members' visits will be assumed by the Laboratory.  Please review our website to obtain the process for requesting a seminar. We hope you will encourage your students to apply for our career opportunities at https://www.ll.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 781.981.7056 or at hackett@ll.mit.edu<mailto:hackett@ll.mit.edu>.  

Graduate Fellowships from the National Academies

August 31, 2011

More detailed information and an online application can be found a twww.nationalacademies.org/rap. The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.  These awards include generous stipends ranging from $42,000 - $75,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients, and higher for additional experience.  Graduate entry level stipends begin at $30,000.  These awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S. Research opportunities are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals. Detailed program information, including online applications, instructions on how to apply and a list of participating laboratories, is available on the NRC Research Associateship Programs website (see link above). Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (phone) orrap@nas.edu.

WebDevelopment Help Needed

August 29, 2011

We are looking for a student willing to assist with an open-source CMS (Joomla) site currently under construction to allow us to address some style issues and complete the development of an online community to support those affected by brain tumors. The development of this website into an interactive community for professionals, researchers, patients, caregivers and advocates will increase awareness on a local, state, national and international level.  If interested contact Julie Houston (houstojf@email.sc.edu) 

Summer IT Internships at Chick-fil-A

August 24, 2011
If you are interested in any of the following positions, please submit a resume to: Layne Hellman, IT-HR Staff layne.hellman@chick-fil-a.com fax: 404-765-8968 online: www.chick-fil-a.com/openpositions.aspx IT Intern: Chick-fil-A 2012 IT Summer Interns will be involved in a variety of technical projects, working alongside our full-time corporate IT staff. We typically host between 4-6 summer interns. In the past, intern projects provided experience in the following areas: Java/Javascript, Oracle, HTML Content Management Software rollouts PC Troubleshooting And more... Our internship program has evolved into a tremendous learning experience. Not only do our interns do real work, they also participate in a variety of activities that help build relationships and business knowledge. Last summer's interns had individual exposure to top executives of our company, including our CIO, CFO, Director of HR, and Dan Cathy (President and son of founder), and Truett Cathy (CEO and Founder). They attended the "Vision and Values Tour", discovering the history of Chick-fil-A. Interns were also included in team outings and social events. These are just a few of the activities that could await you. We care about attracting the best and brightest people to our IT Department. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Chick-fil-A family for a summer, get great experience, and see if this is the right place for you. Qualifications: 2012 IT Interns must have housing and transportation. We also require a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.3 major GPA in an IT-related field of study. IT Associate: The IT Associate begins their career as a member of the Software Development Lifecycle Team within the Information Technology Department. After 3-6 months, the IT Associate will have opportunities to pursue a career in a variety of IT Functions. IT careers can be functional or technical depending on the strengths and interest of the employee as well as current business needs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field of study; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Good interpersonal skills: gets along well with others; Good written and oral communication skills; Servant spirit with strong sense of stewardship; Attention to detail; Self-starter who completes tasks without excessive supervision Company Description: Chick-fil-A is a privately held, Atlanta-based company that supports over 1530 quick-service restaurants in 38 states. Each store is operated by a franchisee (“Operator”) who is self-employed. The Operators make their own management decisions including hiring, training, inventory control, etc. The corporate office supports the stores by providing accounting services, marketing support, operational consulting, and information/network services. 2010 sales of Chick-fil-A exceeded $3 billion. The company has enjoyed consistent growth with very conservative financial management policies. Chick-fil-A has made a major commitment to the use of information technology to position the company for growth in the coming years. The I.T. department mission is to simplify the company’s processes by applying information technology while we provide the service necessary to keep the business running. The Corporate Purpose of Chick-fil-A is: “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.” ________________________________________________________________

Consulting for Equity gig

August 11, 2011

My company provides a medical service and would like to update it's computer production and data base infrastructure in preparation for national expansion or rebuild from the ground up...should be familiar with Pascal, Dicom and Linux...while the company is revenue generating we do not have cash available for this project but will discuss stock incentives. If interested, please contact Marty at 803.231.2002.

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