Take a Professor to Lunch-Oct. 8th!

46th Annual ACS Undergraduate Research Conference

National Role Model Conference-Call for Researchers

SpaceUp Atlanta 2013--Saturday, Sept. 28th

Hi Fellow Space Enthusiasts,

We are inviting you to SpaceUp Atlanta 2013 on Saturday September 28!

SpaceUp Atlanta is an "unconference" totally dedicated to anything and everything about space! As an unconference, SpaceUp encourages full immersion of the attendees who are able to decide the topics and overall structure and even participate by starting discussions, moderating a panel, or giving a talk on a subject. SpaceUp Atlanta will be an event for space enthusiasts all around Georgia of every capacity, from students to teachers to professionals, to form an amazing, interactive space community like no other.

Event: SpaceUp Atlanta

Time: September 28, 2013, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Sign in starts at 8:30 AM)

Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center, 250 14th Street, NW , Atlanta, GA

To sign up for SpaceUp Atlanta, please visit: http://spaceupatl.eventbrite.com/. With a registration fee of only $20, we will provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks throughout the day so you won't miss out on any of the great space discussions all day long. Plus, we'll throw in some freebies such as t-shirts and stickers to take home to remind you of all the fun of the unconference. Register before September 25, because late/at-the-door registration will be $30.

For more information, please visit http://www.spaceupatl.com, follow us on Twitter @SpaceUpAtl, or become a fan on our Facebook page SpaceUpATL. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at spaceupatl@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Fred Boyd

SpaceUp Atlanta - Where “Space is Peachy"

The Green Program!

The GREEN Program enhances your understanding of the Renewable Energy and Sustainability industries by taking you outside of the classroom and into the field. By gaining exclusive access to different Renewable Energy facilities in Costa Rica, you will receive the hands-on experience you need to accelerate your career. The GREEN Program provides a perfect balance of interactive online modules, engaging group discussions, and exclusive facility visits to inform, engage, and inspire students of all majors.

The GREEN Program is a 12-day experience which combines education, adventure, and cultural immersion that creates a lasting impact and helps you accelerate your career.

GREEN's post program benefits allow like-minded students to stay connected through the GREEN Alumni Network. The Network provides Alumni access to internship and job opportunities, as well as industry events. 

To gain a better understanding of The GREEN Program visit our website at www.theGREENprogram.com, view our program video, and download our Program Package.

Due to high demand, spots on each program are limited to 20 students. Submit your application for the program dates below.

Program Dates:

12-Day WINTER BREAK Programs

December 12th - December 23rd (Program Full)

December 27th - January 7th (Program Full)

January 3rd - January 14th (Program Full)

January 9th - January 20th (Limited Spots)

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9-Day SPRING BREAK Programs

March 2nd - March 10th

March 9th - March 17th

March 16th - March 24th (Program Full)

March 23rd - March 31st

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12-Day SUMMER BREAK Programs

May 15th - May 26th (Limited Spots)

May 22nd - June 2nd

May 29th - June 9th

June 5th - June 16th

June 12th - June 23rd

June 19th - June 30th

June 26th - July 7th

July 3rd - July 14th

July 10th - July 21st

July 17th - July 28th

July 24th - August 4th

July 31st - August 11th

August 7th - August 18th

August 14th - August 25th

August 21st - September 1st

August 28th - September 8th

We look forward to traveling with you!

-The GREEN Team

CSI: Georgia Tech

The Future of Forensic Science: Does television have it right?

Jeff Salyards, PhD, MFS Chief Scientist, Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency, U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Laboratory (USACIL)

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
11:00 a.m. Clough Commons, room 152

9:15–11:00 a.m.
Careers and internships information table, Clough Commons atrium

11:00–noon
Lecture: “The future of forensic science: Does television have it right?”
Clough Commons, room 152

3:00–3:45 p.m.Careers and internships panel: USACIL and GSU College of Law representatives 

Clough Commons TBA

About Dr. Jeff SalyardsDr. Jeff Salyards is the program manager for Science & Technology at the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USAVIL). He holds a PhD in chemistry from Montana State University, a MFS from George Washington University, and has completed a Fellowship in Forensic Medicine from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. A former director of the Defense Computer Forensic Laboratory, he has 21 years of combined experience in investigations, forensic consulting, and teaching.

About USACILThe U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory provides forensic laboratory services to Department of Defense investigative agencies and other federal agencies. USACIL is the only full service forensic laboratory in the DoD and trains special agents and investigators from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines in the Special Agent Laboratory Training Course. The examiners and analysts testify in federal, military and state courts as well as multi-national courts. The laboratory provides state-of-the-art forensic examinations in the drug chemistry, trace evidence, serology/DNA, latent prints, forensic documents, digital evidence, firearms, and tool marks. 

Dept. of Justice "Challenge" Program

NIJ is pleased to release the Department of Justice’s first “Challenge” on challenge.gov, which is a fantastic new way to leverage creative minds to solve extremely difficult problems focused on public safety, crime, and the men and women who serve our communities across the country!

American Medical Writers Association

CDC: Rebel with a Cause

Elliott Churchill, MS, MA

 

Hosted by the American Medical Writers Association – Southeast Chapter

 

6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Emory University - Rollins School of Public Health

1518 Clifton Rd NE, Room 2001

Elliott Churchill retired from the Division of International Health within the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From the 1970s to 2006 when she retired, Ms. Churchill served in a number of positions, including as Manager for the CDC Publication Office, which was responsible for issuing the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and other publications.

 

Meeting only: $5

Meeting + dinner (AMWA non-members): $18

Meeting + dinner (AMWA members): $15

 

 

Please RSVP before Sunday, November 11, 2012

 

http://www.amwa-se.org/meetings_local.html

 

Sandwich boxes will be ordered

ahead of time from Jason’s Deli.

Please use the reservation form to 

make your sandwich selection.

Reservations can be cancelled using

the same form up to 24 hours 

before the meeting.

Please note that there is a 

$10 fee for no-shows.

 

SpaceUp Atlanta-Saturday, October 6th!!!

We are inviting you to SpaceUp Atlanta during World Space Week on Saturday Oct. 6th!

SpaceUp Atlanta is a space unconference, where participants decide the topics, schedule, and structure of the event. Unconferences have been held about technology, science, transit, and even cupcakes, but this is the first one focused on space exploration, science, STEM and anything about space.

Everyone who attends SpaceUp is encouraged to give a talk, moderate a panel, or start a discussion. You will be amazed at what comes out of SpaceUp. We hope to gather students, teachers, space professionals, and enthusiasts in the greater Atlanta region to foster a grassroots space community.

Event: SpaceUp Atlanta

Time: Oct 6, 2012, 9:30 AM - 6 PM

Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center, 250 14th Street, NW , Atlanta, GA

To sign up for our event by Oct 3, please visit:

http://spaceupatl.eventbrite.com/. We’ll provide you with lunch, snacks and drinks so you don’t have to worry about eating. We want you to focus on talking about space all day long, and all this for only $20. Plus, we’ll throw in some freebies you can take home to remind you how much fun it was.

Make sure to register early because late/onsite registration will be $30.

For more information, please visit http://spaceup.org/near-you/atlanta,

follow us on Twitter @SpaceUpAtl, or become a fan on our Facebook page SpaceUpATL. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at spaceupatl@gmail.com.

GE DAY- Friday, Sept. 28th on Tech Green

Greetings!

You are cordially invited to the annual GE Day on Friday September 28th on Tech Green from 11 am to 4 pm. At GE Day students can learn more about how GE moves, cures, powers, and builds the world. We will have representatives from some of GE’s different businesses including Aviation, Energy, and Appliances showcasing exciting new products. The event also showcases GE's entry-level programs to students interested in a career with our company, such as the Edison Engineering Development Program and the Operations Management Leadership Program.

We will be holding a raffle for some prizes.

In addition to GE Day, we invite you to attend the Professional Workshop being hosted by GE on Thursday September 6^th in the StudentSuccess CenterPresident’s Suite B from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Professional Workshop includes opportunities for students to hear tips on resumes, career fair, and interviews. Mock interviews will follow a presentation and Q&A session.

Don’t forget to visit the GE booth at the Georgia Tech Fall Career Fair on Tuesday September 11^th in the CampusRecreation Centerfrom 9:30 am to 4:00 pm to discuss internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities.

Visit us on Facebook to find out more details about upcoming recruiting events.

Thanks,

James Mesiona
Field Service Engineer
GE Aviation
Global Customer Field Support

T 214-792-7443
C 407-304-0498
james.mesiona@ge.com
www.ge.com/aviation

2832 Shorecrest Drive
Dallas, TX75235

GE imagination at work

JUMPSTART: Mentoring and Volunteer Opportunity

From Julius Cave in the Office for Leadership and Civic Engagement....

In low-income neighborhoods, children start kindergarten 60% behind their peers from affluent communities.
Jumpstart a Child's Future   Join the Jumpstart Corps

Jumpstart is an excellent opportunity for Georgia Tech students to positively impact the lives of local Atlanta preschool students. Jumpstart is a national early education organization working toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.  Jumpstart Corps Members implement the Jumpstart curriculum on a weekly basis to help preschool students develop the language and literacy skills necessary for educational success.  Corps Members develop strong positive relationships through reading, playing, and spending time with the preschool students.  Corps Members also spend time weekly engaging in individual as well as team planning.  Jumpstart Corps Members commit to serving 300 hours throughout the school year in this highly rewarding experience.   Corps Members who qualify for Federal Work Study can work with Jumpstart as their job but you do not have to receive Federal Work Study to be a Corps Member.  Corps Members are also eligible to receive an AmeriCorps education award after completing their term of service.
 To find out more information attend one of our upcoming information sessions. Jumpstart and CEISMC will be hosting joint information sessions to provide information about opportunities in the local community with students ranging from preschool to high school. Join us August 29 at 4pm and September 4 at 5pm.  Both sessions will be in Room 320 of the Student Center.

If you are interested in the opportunity please Visit us at www.jumpstart.gatech.edu Apply now at  www.jstart.org/apply . For questions email at jumpstart@gatech.edu .

Pre-Med Students:GT Student Hospital Connections

To current and prospective pre-health students alike: do you want

exposure to the field of medicine but don't know how to get started?

How about weekly shuttle rides to local hospitals or opportunities to

meet with medical professionals?

GT Student Hospital Connections offers all that and more! A student-run

pre-med organization, GT SHC sets up volunteers at Grady Memorial

Hospital and Atlanta Medical Center. Interviews and orientations are

conducted on campus and weekly transportation is provided for those who

require it. Not only do we provide medical exposure, but also offer

further opportunities to explore the field with guest speakers,

invitations to conferences, and more!

1. Volunteer applications are now posted on the GT SHC site (

http://gtshc.weebly.com/), but will not open online until August 20th.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. August 24th. Applications are

required for both new and returning members.

2. General orientation will be on August 30th at 7:00 p.m in Boggs B6.

3. Be sure to come early as there are limited spots available for

members needing transportation from us. Please line up outside the door

in order of your arrival. We will still accept those people who have

their own means of transportation to the hospitals.

4. Dues for Grady will be $25 (for those needing shuttle rides) and

$15 (for those providing their own transportation.) Dues for AMC will

be $50 (for those needing shuttle rides) and $30 (for those providing

their own transportation.)

5. Grady volunteering is a one-semester commitment, whereas AMC

volunteering is a two-semester commitment. Please take this into

consideration when you sign up.

For more information, check out our site: http://gtshc.weebly.com/.

Contact SHC Secretary Yoonmi Choi (dchoi43@gatech.edu) should you have

any questions! Be sure to check us out!

Best of luck this semester,

Yoonmi Choi

SHC Secretary

--

Diane Yoonmi Choi

SHC Secretary

Biochemistry '14, Pre-Med

Georgia Institute of Technology

dchoi43@gatech.edu

Annual Resume Blitz Hosted by Career Services-Sept. 4th,5th & 7th!

Career Services will again host its Annual Resume Blitz September 4th, 5th and 7^th, where we invite industry experts and partners to critique student resumes prior to the Fall career fair (September 10th & 11th) and on-campus recruiting (September 11th -  November 16th).  

Based on feedback received from our participants, we have reduced the number of resume critique locations which will allow us to serve a larger number of students and accommodate a greater number of company representatives willing to support our students by volunteering their time and expertise. As a result, we are pleased to inform you that College of Sciences (CoS) students will be served in the Klaus Building Atrium on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.

Spring 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Charged Magazine Meeting-April 11th

Do you feel like the real world (or at least Georgia Tech) is stifling your creativity?  Do you love science and math but just can't seem to get EXCITED about them any more?  Do you trudge through your work/school day wishing your classes and research were at least as interesting as checking Facebook?  Why not introduce your inner rock star to your inner science geek and have fun with what you do?
  
CHARGEDMAGAZINE.ORG is an edgy, snarky, silly online magazine about how science and studying science (and math and engineering) affects people.  We are currently seeking students, faculty, and staff (and non-GT people!) who are interested in writing for Charged Magazine or contributing in other ways over the summer and in the 2012-2013 academic year. 

If you are into it, please attend our next meeting
Wednesday, April 11th
from 6-8pm
in Clough Commons Room 423. 

We will be discussing how to build upon our success so far and prepare for an official launch in August 2012. 

99th Annual Take-A-Prof

The Student Center Programs Council will be hosting the 101st Take-A-Prof on April 12th from 11am-1pm in the Student Success Center Presidential Suite. This is an opportunity to invite a professor or staff member to a nice luncheon for Take-A-Prof to Lunch Day. The luncheon is an excellent opportunity for students to develop professional relationships with their professor or staff member of choice. The price of the tickets is $7 for the pair, and you can get your tickets at scpc.gatech.edu. Hurry up! Don't wait till the last minute!

Chemistry Career Panel Discussion

Come join the Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society (MAC)  and Georgia Tech's Women in Chemistry (WIC) organization for:


  Once Upon a Time I Majored in Chemistry


This career panel discussion will provide useful information regarding chemistry and chemical science career options, traditional and non-traditional career paths, as well as the numerous avenues that one can pursue with a degree in chemistry. 

The panel will take place on Thursday, March 29^th, 2012 from 5 – 8 PM in Room 3201 of Georgia Tech's Molecular Science and Engineering (MoSE) building.


Please RSVP by Thursday, March 22^nd, 2012 at the following website address:

 http://stc-mditr.org/events/ 
 
Please click on the following link for the event flyer. 

http://chemistry.gsu.edu/ACS/WIC/2012March-ACSGLS-WIC.pdf

Strengthen Your Career Through Networking

By: Stephanie Prosack
Education Assistant, American Chemical Society

Job searching and maintaining a strong career can be stressful. To help lower the strain, networking provides multiple advantageous connections to increase proactivity in your career (Science); building key acquaintances and gaining professional insights. This concept is well-explained by John K. Borchardt, ACS Career Consultant, who highlights major steps you can take to be preemptive about networking for your career in his article, Networking for Graduate Students and Postdocs, featured in the ACS Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars Bulletin, November 2011. Advisors, job coaches, friends, parents, and professors chant the same mantra, “Network! Network! Network! It’s the best way to find a job, build connections and gain insights into your desired discipline.” The next thought you might have is, “well, sure, but HOW (The Washington Post) do I do that. How do I tell someone that I’m looking for a job, without eye contact avoidance and uncomfortable silences?”

I was in this same boat not too long ago, and I remember having similar anxious feelings and thoughts, in addition to, “if I don’t get a job, how will I pay my bills?” and “I have experience from school and internships, but how can I get a job if an entry-level position requires three years of previous work experience?”

Not to fret! The basics of networking are similar to a spider spinning its web. The goal of a spider's web is to provide a solid home and to catch food. Each time you network with a person, you expand your net, making the likelihood that a bug, err, opportunity, will be offered to you (Science).

There are multiple ways you could spin your web to make it stronger. Initially, you could use another web, the internet, to its maximum potential. Social media sites make it much easier to forge a connection with former bosses, family and friends (Science). Twitter allows you to connect, follow and interact with colleagues and organizations to obtain positive communication exchanges and job advice instantaneously. LinkedIn and Facebook are two tools which you can use to check in with these people and send a quick note saying, “How are you doing? I’m interested in your career field. Can you provide me with any pointers to obtaining a position? Would you mind keeping an eye out for any jobs you may see that you think would be useful for me?” A harmless and friendly message goes a long way.

Did you intern or work throughout your academic career? If so, send a quick e-mail or phone call to a former supervisor or colleague saying “hello” (Science). Correspond routinely with your former coworker to exchange polite small talk such as, “hope all is well with you” or “Congratulations on your promotion!” After a few exchanges add into the discussion that you’re interested in a career in their area of expertise, how much you would appreciate it if they could pass along any information they may know.

I contacted two former supervisors with whom I had a positive relationship with from organizations where I interned throughout college. Each supervisor took my information and shared it within their companies. I was called for interviews for two positions which were listed internally in the organization. Although I was not offered a job, it was a positive experience as I was able to practice my interview skills and vastly boosted my confidence in the job search process. I viewed these exchanges as gnats; bugs not sustainable for food, but promising. Bugs were beginning to be stuck in my web.

Another friendly, yet aggressive, approach I took to expand my web was following up with human resources departments. Once I submitted my credentials, I would call the human resources department about ten days after my submission, and inquire about my application. This allowed the recruiter to put a voice to a name, which led to my application being placed aside, and increasing the number of interviews offered.

On a few occasions, I even called the human resources department prior to my application submission to ask what specific traits the hiring manager was searching for, and tweaked my cover letter and resume accordingly. Many times there was one specific skill set that was essential to be hired and was not listed in the job description. On certain occasions, the human resources employee remembered my name and had passed my information to the hiring manager of opportunities not yet listed as vacant, or remembered my qualifications by referring my candidacy for other opportunities. Aggressiveness like this created a more positive outcome of more bugs, and not only gnats—flies, too!—to be stuck in my web, with concrete job offers.

Objectives for spinning a web can go beyond finding employment. Networking is not only useful in the initial phase of your career, but also in making a personal career and web stronger. The connections made while finding a new opportunity can provide new ideas, insights and even a different job further in the future. The benefits between contacts can be helpful to many aspects of your career, and go both ways between links. Your web will be strongest if you provide the same support which you are seeking from others.




The most important aspect of networking is to stay positive. Even when the job market seems gloomy, a position will eventually appear in your web. The contacts made throughout networking can end up being your food supply for your web, offering bugs to increase opportunities, connections and insights of the professional variety. Keep spinning!

Focusing on Interdisciplinary Research and Networking

Naresh Sunkara - Postdoc, University of California, Berkeley

As a postdoctoral fellow interacting with and mentoring graduate students at UC, Berkeley, I thought I’d share a few thoughts on two subjects that could help you enhance your grad school experience: Interdisciplinary research and networking!

The significance of research at the boundary of different scientific fields to research at graduate school has increased dramatically in recent years. Interdisciplinary research entails exploring, learning, and mastering more skills in more than one scientific field in the typical time frame of graduate school (5–6 years). Although this can be a greater challenge, it may provide more career options after grad school. I want to emphasize this point because of the changing face of the pharmaceutical industry, along with the emergence of new careers in biotech, other related industries and government, which are looking for scientists with a broader expertise in science.

Once you choose your adviser, decide on the research topic, and get through qualifiers, you should start NETWORKING! Most of us hope that our mentor will be able to place us somewhere after graduation. Your research adviser should not be your only connection to the scientific world! You need to have mentors other than your graduate adviser and your committee to guide you in pursuit of your career goals. Try to network with researchers who are willing to guide you professionally. One important place to network is at the national meetings, where you can efficiently develop professional relations.

To be successful during and after graduate school, in addition to their scientific skills students should make a conscious effort to develop their social and networking skills.

Naresh Sunkara completed his Ph.D. at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley.

Combining Hard Work, Communication, and Recreation

Shelli Waetzig - Visiting Assistant Professor at College of the Holy Cross

While it’s true that different environments (school, area of study, degree) contribute to vastly different experiences in graduate school, I believe there are a few things that can help make every student successful.

First, I learned during my own experience that both scientific and nonscientific communication is vital for success. The ability to communicate with your adviser, other professors, your peers, and (Gasp!) even strangers at a conference will be a practical skill long after graduate school has ended.

Next, I believe that a successful approach includes a strong work ethic. Obtaining those much-needed results is a grueling task and requires a large degree of perseverance and diligence. A strong work ethic is an invaluable tool that helps shape a budding career and, as an added bonus, can be highly contagious.

Lastly, I found that some time away from the lab provided relief from the intense focus that graduate school demanded. For me, this included sports—such as softball, volleyball, and running—as well as cooking and baking. For others, this can include volunteering, music, community activities, or happy hour at the pub. Finding a release is an important way to help refocus in the laboratory or classroom.

These are just a few suggestions that worked for me. In the end, there is no magical solution to succeeding in graduate school. But, if you begin with hard work, throw in some communication, and add a dash of recreation, I think you will find a recipe for success!

Shelli Waetzig completed her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas and her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. This fall, she will be a visiting assistant professor at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.