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Opportunities for Math Undergraduate Students

 

On this page we post announcements of programs of interest to undergraduate students in math, such as summer programs, internships, employment opportunities, scholarships, etc.

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    Opportunity for Graduate Degree in Research Methodology

I am reaching out to you to bring to your attention opportunities for students majoring in Mathematics and Statistics to pursue a graduate degree in research methodology (data analysis, psychometrics, measurement, and program evaluation). Students with graduate training in this area have strong career options in the private sector and non-profit research organizations.
The Department of Educational Research Methodology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers Masters and Doctoral programs in research methodology. I have attached an electronic flyer providing a brief overview of our graduate programs. I would be grateful if you could distribute the electronic flyer to any students you feel might be interested in learning more about our graduate programs. Students are also invited to visit our web site ERM website to learn more about our department and careers in research methodology. I would be happy to answer any additional questions that students might have about our programs.
All the best,
Randall Penfield
Professor and Chair
Department of Educational Research Methodology
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    University of Notre Dame ESTEEM Program

 David Murphy, Director of ESTEEM (Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship Excellence Master’s program) and Associate Dean of Entrepreneurship at the University of Notre Dame, wanted to ensure the faculty and STEM students were aware of this one year Masters' program.
The program is on a 'rolling admissions' schedule and we will be accepting applications for the next 60 days.   He would greatly appreciate it if you could disseminate the information regarding ESTEEM to your colleagues and students as there is a window of opportunity for STEM students who are discerning between jobs, grad schools or are undecided.
 We are here to help your students throughout the application process and with any questions they may have regarding the program.  Classes for the 2013-2014 academic year will begin in mid-late June and graduation will be held in May, 2014.  
<http://www.lithotone.com/ndesteembrochure/> Information regarding the ESTEEM program:

·       What is ESTEEM? [LEARN MORE] <http://esteem.nd.edu/about/>

The ESTEEM program is an 11-month master's degree from the University of Notre Dame, focused on merging entrepreneurship with innovation in science, technology, and engineering.   

The ESTEEM program is for individuals with a background in science, technology, engineering, and math, who wish to get training in business and entrepreneurship, while also sharpening their technical skills at a graduate school level.

There are three main elements to the ESTEEM degree:
o   Business Courses – 15+ credit hours
o   Graduate Level Technical Courses – 6 credit hours
o   Capstone Thesis – 9 credit hrs; An 11 month endeavor to develop a commercialization strategy for a technical innovation

  • Where do ESTEEM graduates go? [LEARN MORE] <http://esteem.nd.edu/careers/>
  • Quick answer: everywhere. Post-graduation plans range from small start-ups to large companies like Google, Booz Allen Hamilton, Qualcomm, or Zimmer. Some graduates go on to medical school, while some pursue other opportunities, such as the enFocus Fellowship <http://sbenfocus.org/> right here in South Bend.
  • Where can you learn more?

The ESTEEM website, http://esteem.nd.edu <http://esteem.nd.edu/> ;     however, if you have specific questions and would like to talk to someone in person, please feel free to contact me, directly.
 

In Notre Dame,
Christan
Christan Shelton
Program Coordinator, ESTEEM Graduate Program
University of Notre Dame ESTEEM Program
1400 East Angela Boulevard Unit#100
South Bend, IN  46617
 
E-mail: cshelton@nd.edu
Phone: 574-485-2280 <tel:574-485-2280>

    Match Education expanding to Chicago!

We have some big news here at Match Education - we’re going to Chicago next year. Match has recently partnered with the University of Chicago Crime Lab to work with some of the lowest performing schools in Chicago as part of a two-year clinical study researching effective ways to reduce violent crimes and drive academic performance in adolescent males.  
 
I know your students are passionate about education reform and I believe they should consider applying to Match Corps: Chicago for the upcoming school year. It’s an 11-month commitment and is open to any major. It’s an amazing opportunity for top students who are interested in pursuing a career in education or would like to do something meaningful for a year before going to graduate school.
 
I’m sure you have some students who are still looking for opportunities for next year; if you wouldn’t mind passing this on to your students, we would very much appreciate your help!
 
Thanks in advance!
 
 Sara Parr
Match Corps Recruitment Manager
sara.parr@matcheducation.org
617-935-7573
 

Gina D'Addario

Recruitment Manager
Match Education

<gina.daddario@matcheducation.org>

    City Internships - 2013 Summer Program

I would like to communicate that both the Hong Kong and Los Angeles programs are now closed to new applications for summer 2013.
 
The London program remains open <http://www.city-internships.com/apply> to new applications for summer 2013.
 
If you feel that the London 2013 Summer Internship Program would be of interest to your students, please advise them to apply sooner rather than later as the London program will shortly close to new applicants once places are full.
 
 
For reference, I have included details below pertaining to:
 
-          2013 Program Status (by location)

-          Internship Opportunities of the Week

-          Help A Capital Child – Our charity partner

-          Introductory info. about the 2013 Summer Program

 
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
 

Best wishes,
Lewis
 

Lewis Talbot | Programme Director
D  +44 (0)20 3141 8081
E  lewis@city-internships.com <mailto:lewis@city-internships.com>

 
<http://www.city-internships.com/> T  +44(0)20 3141 8080
A  Westminster Tower, London, SE1 7SP
W www.city-internships.com <http://www.city-internships.com>



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To learn more about the 2013 Summer Internship Program please review the Program Prospectus <http://www.city-internships.com/Prospectus.pdf> by clicking here <http://www.city-internships.com/Prospectus.pdf> .
 
Undergraduates and graduates may Apply Now <http://www.city-internships.com/apply> by clicking here <http://www.city-internships.com/apply> .
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1.       2013 Program Status (by location)

2.       Internship Opportunities of the Week.

3.       Help A Capital Child – Our 2012 charity partner.

4.       General information regarding the 2012 Summer Internship Program.


 

1. 2013 Program Status

London – Open to new applications (places limited)

Hong Kong – Closed to new applications

Los Angeles – Closed to new applications
 
To apply, visit www.city-internships.com/apply <http://www.city-internships.com/apply>
 


2. Internship Opportunities of the Week

Banking & Finance – Sales & Trading – Leading global financial services firm looking for intern in final or penultimate year of studies, placement to lead to permament role. Intern will shadow senior traders and rotate through Equity, Fixed Income and Commodities trading desks in London.
 
Professional Services – Consulting – Boutique Technology and Infrastructure consulting firm seeking technologically savvy intern to join London-based financial services advisory team. Intern must have an interest in both technology and financial markets.

Banking & Finance – Hedge Fund – Europe’s largest Alternative Asset Manager looking for interns to join Multi-Manager Investment, Fixed Income Risk and Performance analysis and European Institutional Sales teams. The internship will likely result in a permanent position.

Marketing Advertising & PR – Integrated Media – Full service integrated media agency – one of London’s most prestigious – seeking interns to shadow Senior Project Managers on London. The interns will rotate through the firm’s specialist teams across commercial good and services.

Banking & Finance – IT & Technology – Global clearing house – Leaders in the UK, Europe and Emerging Europe. Intern must be pursuing an Engineering or Computer Science based degree.

Marketing, Advertising & PR – Digital Marketing – London-based Digital Maketing agency. Intern will gain exposue to both the production-side (Graphic Design, Web Design, Analytics) and client-side as they rotate through the firm’s core divisions.
 
Media & Entertaiment – Publishing – Global publishing  firm – a market leader in the electronic and print publications in the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Intern will shadow and assist senior researchers, writers and editors. Intern must be currently undertaking a degree English, History, Literature, Media or Communications.
 
Banking & Finance – Risk & Quantitative Analysis – Multi-strategy hedge fund looking for interns with a numerate background (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, etc.) with an interest in modelling and programming (VBA, C++, Python, etc.) to join the RQA investment strategy division. Placement to lead to permanent role.
 
 
 
Learn more at www.city-internships.com/Prospectus.pdf <http://www.city-internships.com/Prospectus.pdf>
 

 Undergraduate Mathematics Conference at Francis Marion University

See below for information about a second fantastic opportunity for student in your area. Please post the flyer in your department and send this information to anyone who might be interested in attending.

The Department of Mathematics at Francis Marion University in conjunction with the National Science Foundation invites undergraduate students from across the region to present their research projects at The 2013 Francis Marion University Undergraduate Mathematics Conference held on Friday, March 29, 2013 on the campus of Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.

Schedule:
10:00 a.m. Registration begins and continues for latecomers. There is no registration fee. Lobby, Lee Nursing Building.
10:30 a.m. Welcome and Announcements. Auditorium.
10:45 a.m. Keynote Address Auditorium.
11:50 a.m. Conference Picture
12:00 p.m. Lunch Pre-registered student presenters have their meals paid for; others should pay $7.50 for their lunch. Lunch will be in the Ervin Dining Hall.
1:00 p.m.  Student Presentations Begin Two or three concurrent sessions of 15-minute presentations inside 20-minute timeslots.
5:00 p.m.  Closing Ceremony

Contact:
Participants must register by March 18, 2011 in order to have a timeslot. Interested parties should go to the website to register online, or contact:
Nick Newman
Department of Mathematics
Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina 29501
Email: MathConf@FMarion.edu
Telephone: 843-661-1491

Website:
http://departments.fmarion.edu/mathematics/conference/homepage.htm
The Francis Marion Conference is an MAA NSF-RUMC sponsored activity, funded by NSF Grant DMS-0846477
 

Summer opportunity at UC Berkeley for math undergraduates

"I wanted to let you know about an exciting summer math research program for undergraduates at UC Berkeley that has just been announced.  The program is supported by an NSF RTG grant, and participants will receive full room, board, and travel expenses, plus a small stipend.
If you know of any advanced undergraduate students who might be interested, could you please let them know?  To participate, students need only have completed a first course in linear algebra, abstract algebra, geometry or topology.
The website for the program is http://www.math.berkeley.edu/~gardiner/rtg2013.html.
If you do know of any interested students, please encourage them to email me directly with any questions.
Sincerely,
Daniel Cristofaro-Gardiner"  gardiner@math.berkeley.edu

  Intern housing in New York City

EHS www.studenthousing.org is the largest provider of intern housing in New York City. We encourage students to reserve their rooms early to secure their preferred location and room size. Below is copy about our residences, I hope you will share this copy with your students. I will send this reminder again later in the semester.
As always, you are welcome to stay as our guest to “check out” our accommodations! Please contact me to make arrangements: 347-272-1266.

Karen Entwistle Leasing and Marketing | Director of National Programs

Copy for your newsletter or listserv:

Interning In New York City this summer? Where Are You Going To Live?
Educational Housing Services is a great option.  EHS provides safe and convenient housing to students and interns in NYC.  
 
The EHS signature lifestyle includes:

  • Fully furnished rooms with private bathroom
  • Free: TVs, high-speed internet, cable and national calling
  • Free: on-site fitness center, lounges, and kitchens
  • 24 hour security, laundry facility, plus MUCH more 

If you will be living in NYC this summer, but can’t make a year-long commitment, this may be an easy solution. 

To find out more about EHS and the properties that are available this summer, visit: http://studenthousing.org/and/university  or call 1-800-297-4694.


Copy for Twitter: Interning in NYC this spring or summer? @EHSNYC has the ultimate student housing! Get more info at 1-800-297-4694 or www.studenthousing.org/and/university
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Undergraduate Research Experience at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
SPUR is a 10-week hands on laboratory experience through the Graduate School  of Biomedical Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This program is geared toward Sophomore and Juniors who have a passion for science and an interest in pursuing Graduate School. Learn more: www.mcw.edu/spur

Program Dates: May 29, 2013 through August 2, 2013

Stipend: $3,500

Housing: Provided to participants living outside the greater Milwaukee area in addition to the stipend.  

 Program and Application Requirements:

-Completed online application
-2 letters of recommendation
-Official Undergraduate Institution Transcript(s)
-Current Sophomore or Junior in College
-Background in Science
-Interest in pursuing Graduate School
-3.2 GPA or higher

 Application Deadline: February 15, 2013. 

Apply Now:http://www.mcw.edu/graduateschool/programsSPUR/SPUR-Application.htm#.UHMU9l

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414)-955-4402
spur@mcw.edu

MAXIMA Summer REU in Interdisciplinary Mathematics

MAXIMA Summer REU in Interdisciplinary Mathematics

The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and the Macalester College Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science announce a six-week (June 10 - July 19, 2013) REU in applied mathematics. The program will be hosted at the IMA facilities at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota (UMN).

Students will work on open research problems posed by UMN researchers in computer science and engineering. Research teams will be advised by Macalester and University of St. Thomas faculty. Students will also collaborate with IMA postdoctoral fellows. Topics for summer 2013 are drawn from compressed sensing, image recognition, and robotics. The various projects employ techniques from mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Full details, including descriptions from three previous summers, can be found at:

http://www.ima.umn.edu/reu

The online application is due February 22, 2013. This program is sponsored by a three-year NSF grant and by the IMA. Please direct any questions to reu@ima.umn.edu.

We look forward to hearing from your aspiring undergraduates,

Attachment: 2013-MAXIMA-REU Poster-2.pdf

Fadil Santosa, Director, Institute for Mathematics and its Applications Andrew Beveridge, Assistant Professor, Macalester College
 

Big Data & Analytics Means Big Opportunities for Math, Computer Science and Statistics Majors

“Every two days now we create as much information as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003.”
                                                                                                Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman, Google


The McKinsey Global Institute recently projected that the United Sates needs 140,000 to 190,000 more workers with “deep analytical” expertise and 1.5 million more data-literate managers, whether retrained or hired.
 The Direct Marketing Educational Foundation <http://www.directworks.org/>  (DMEF), a non-profit whose mission is to attract, educate and place students in marketing careers, and sponsor companies KBM Group <http://www.kbmg.com/>  and Wunderman <http://wunderman.com/>  are stepping up to help students prepare for this brave new world by giving them an opportunity to have an Interactive Marketing Analytics Xperience (I-MAX) <http://www.directworks.org/dmef-marketing-programs/imax-program>  in New York City (June 2-6, 2013).

I-MAX is based on a very successful 1-week immersion program Interactive Marketing Immersion Xperience (I-MIX <http://www.directworks.org/dmef-marketing-programs/imix-summer-program> which has helped students from universities across the country like Bates, NYU, SMU and USC learn about the latest trends and opportunities in Interactive/Digital Marketing.
 
I-MAX will immerse students in seminars and workshops taught by practitioners and professors. Students will have the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals who are immersed in this data deluge and they will learn what they need to do now to prepare for a career in a world that is increasingly being driven data.
 
According to Harvard Business Review companies are looking for “high achievers in any field with a strong data and computational focus”.  We urge you to share this opportunity with your students who are open to exploring career opportunities that will utilize their quantitative skills in new and exciting ways.  
 
Students can click on the link below to find out more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is March 29, 2013.

I-MAX Program Application <http://www.directworks.org/dmef-marketing-programs/imax-program/application>
 
If you have any questions regarding this program, please see do not hesitate to contact me at madolphe@directworks.org.


Marie Adolphe| Vice President - Program Development|
1120 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
212.768-7277 ext.1335
Fax: 212-790-1561
madolphe@directworks.org <mailto:madolphe@directworks.org>
www.directworks.org <http://www.the-dmef.org/>

Bridge Program at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee

Dr. Simonett,
 My name is Alexis Stokes. I work with the Bridge Program at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. We are a summer enrichment program that serves 7th to 12th grade students. We are currently looking for college students that are interested in a paid summer internship position. The position would involve teaching History, English, Mathematics, or Science to a particular grade level between 7th and 9th. We would love to come speak to some of your students that may be interested in teaching for us this summer. If this is an opportunity some of your students may be interested in, please contact me at astokes@ymcamidtn.org or (615) 255-9622 ext. 72331. Thank you in advance for your help.
 
 
Alexis Stokes, M.Ed.
Associate Program Director
The Bridge Program
YMCA Urban Services Youth Development Center

Volunteer opportunity (with funding) for students

The Nichols Humanitarian Fund was established in 2006 by the E.C. and Lucile Hamby Nichols Trust. The purpose of the fund is to enable Vanderbilt students to volunteer for local, domestic, or international humanitarian service opportunities. Support is primarily focused on summer projects, or projects that take place during defined academic breaks. Funds are available for educational and other expenses.
Applications for the next round of support are due January 31, to Shelley Jewell in the Global Education Office (GEO).
For more information, visit here

 

Teachers Agency

 The peak hiring season for private and independent schools is about to begin!  Please consider forwarding this information to students interested in teaching mathematics.
 
Southern Teachers Agency provides a free resource to prospective teachers with knowledgeable, professional placement counselors guiding candidates through the competitive search process.  Hundreds of private and independent schools around the South list vacancies with STA each year, beginning in January! We encourage interested students to apply prior to the winter break to ensure ample time to prepare a credentials file for the peak hiring season. It is important that students begin talking with potential references and requesting letters of reference, as well.
All active STA candidates are invited to our job fairs.  These job fairs provide an excellent opportunity for candidates to personally meet with school administrators who are trying to fill actual vacancies.  Administrators then schedule interviews with candidates of interest to take place during the fair.   
 
Southern Teachers Agency will hold three job fairs for active, registered STA candidates in 2013:
 
1)    Best of the South! Atlanta, GA, February 9
     Candidate application deadline: January 25
2)    STA at NAIS: Philadelphia, PA, February 27 – March 1
     Candidate application deadline: February 15
3)    A Capitol Campaign: Washington, DC, March 23
     Candidate application deadline: March 11

The STA online application can be found on our website at www.southernteachers.com <http://www.southernteachers.com> . As a reminder, private schools certainly value candidates who have participated in a teacher certification program, but have the flexibility to hire teachers with a strong academic background who have not taken education courses.
 
Thank you for your consideration.  If you have questions, we would be delighted to speak with you about STA, our process, or the types of math teaching jobs available.
 
 Best regards,
 Shannon Johnston
Coordinator of College Recruitment
(434) 295-9122
www.SouthernTeachers.com <../../Chemistry/2012%20Chemistry/www.SouthernTeachers.com>
Southern Teachers Agency . . . because our students deserve the best

 

 Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

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.

Nicole Gillespie
Director of Teaching Fellowships
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation For a printable version of our flyer please click here.

Students who would like to know more can contact me (m.singer-gabella@vanderbilt.edu), or:
Barb Stengel (Director of Secondary Education, barbara.s.stengel@vanderbilt.edu),
Heather Johnson (science ed, heather.j.johnson@vanderbilt.edu) or
Emily Shahan (math ed, emily.shahan@vanderbilt.edu).

Best,
Marcy Singer-Gabella
_______________________________
Marcy Singer-Gabella
Associate Chair for Teacher Education &
Professor of the Practice of Education
Department of Teaching & Learning
Peabody College, Box 230
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN  37203

m.singer-gabella@vanderbilt.edu
tel. 615-322-8450
fax 615-322-8999

 

 Harvard Biostatistics PhD and MS

PhD training at the Harvard School of Public Health, seeks outstanding minority applicants for its graduate programs in Biostatistics.
Biostatistics is an excellent career choice for students interested in mathematics applied to real world problems. The current data explosion is contributing to the rising stature of, and demand for biostatisticians, as noted in an New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/technology/06stats.html?_r=1&hp <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/technology/06stats.html?_r=1&hp> ) “I keep saying that the sexy job in the next 10 years will be statisticians … and I’m not kidding.” To date, Biostatistics has not been successful in attracting qualified minority students, particularly African Americans. Students best suited for careers in Biostatistics are those with strong mathematical abilities, combined with interests in health and biology. Unfortunately, statistics is not widely taught at the undergraduate level, and many potentially excellent candidates simply do not learn about the possibility of a valuable and fulfilling career in Biostatistics. Many minority students who could thrive in a Biostatistics program choose instead to enter medical school. Public health in general, and Biostatistics in particular, are not even considered as options. We would like your help in identifying qualified students before they make their choices regarding graduate school or other career paths.
All doctoral students accepted in our department are guaranteed full tuition and stipend support throughout their program, as long as they are making satisfactory progress towards the PhD degree. Every effort is made to meet the individual needs of each student, and to insure the successful completion of graduate work.
 

The web site for prospective students is here: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/departments/biostatistics/for-prospective-students/ <http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/departments/biostatistics/for-prospective-students/>

Please note the deadline for submitting applications to the MA and PhD programs for entry in the fall of 2013 is December 15, 2012.  
We look forward to answering any questions you may have. Questions about our graduate programs can be directed to Jelena Follweiller, at jtillots@hsph.harvard.edu <mailto:jtillots@hsph.harvard.edu> .
Sincerely,

Catherine Haskell, Diversity Program Coordinator
Dept. of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health
655 Huntington Avenue, Bldg. 2 - 4th floor Boston, MA 02115-6017
Tel: (617) 432-3175 Fax: (617) 432-5619
chaskell@hsph.harvard.edu <mailto:chaskell@hsph.harvard.edu>
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biostats/diversity/summer/

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Interested in a summer internship? 

Consider the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)!  
We are now accepting application for the 2013 Summer Program.
The deadline to apply is January 10 - apply online now at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/how-to-apply/!


ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory in the Department of Energy system.  Scientific programs focus of materials, neutron sciences, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security.  Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSCdUJ8cavw to discover some exciting reasons why ORNL offers a great internship experience!  
 
Benefits of the spring SULI program include:  
·         10 weeks (June 3-August 9) engaged in a research project under the direction of a laboratory scientist or engineer
·         career development workshops
·         laboratory tours
·         stipend of $500 per week
·         travel reimbursement (for those who qualify)
·         housing allowance (for those who qualify)

Contact Julie Malicoat at Julie.Malicoat@orau.org for additional information!
 Julie Malicoat
Program Manager
Educational Student Programs
ORNL, Bldg. 5100, MS 6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173
Phone:  (865) 576-2311
FAX:  (865) 574-4528
Email:  Julie.Malicoat@orau.org <mailto:Julie.Malicoat@orau.org>

 

STEM Internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Research Opportunities at National Laboratories
Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureates, Graduate Students, and Faculty
Please contact Cheryl Brown at Cheryl.brown@orau.org or Cheryl Terry at Cheryl.terry@orau.org for additional information on the
Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) or Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS)
 

  Want to complete a hands-on research project?
  Want to gain a competitive advantage?
  Want to be mentored by top nationally acclaimed scientists?
  Want to use state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
  Want to interact with a national community of peers?
 
 
General Information
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has a long history and interest in providing hands-on research experiences to students at all academic levels.  Over the years, these research experience programs have enhanced students’ academic curricula and at the same time have helped the Laboratory (1) develop its own workforce and (2) contribute to the national vision for excellence in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. ORNL is a multi-program science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department (DOE) by UT-Battelle, LLC.  Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation’s leadership in key areas of sciences, engineering, mathematics, and technology.  ORNL scientists are also fully supportive of their responsibility to help mentor the next generation of scientists.
 
Eligibility

You must meet the qualifications of all programs if you would like to complete an application.  You can find the eligibility requirements on the program postings.
 
Selection

Applicants are selected based on academic achievements, scientific interests, and career goals.
 
Stipend

Participants will receive a stipend based on academic level.  Plus some programs provide a housing allowance, and one round trip to and from the lab from your university or home.  Certain eligibility requirements will need to be met in order to be eligible for the housing and travel.  See information provided on web site.
 
Application

Please visit http://www.orau.org/ornl and click on your academic level to learn more about educational programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Complete your profile in the Talent and Opportunity System (TOppS) system and then apply to one or all of the program postings. Applications must be submitted visa the TOppS system.  See the programs web sites for deadline dates.
 

 

  Math Corps

ATTENTION SENIORS – do you:

a) Want to be a highly effective educator in urban schools?

b) Want to volunteer for a year before grad school, law school, or medical school?

c)  Want to get involved in education reform or public policy?

d)  Want to transition into a career in the non-profit or education sector?

If so, consider committing a year to the Match Corps, a one-year urban education service fellowship. Corps members volunteer full-time in one of our charter schools in Boston, or in a traditional district school in Lawrence with whom we have partnered, tutoring and mentoring a small caseload of students. We also offer the Match Teacher Residency, so that in addition to tutoring full-time, Corps members can train and earn certification to become full-time teachers in other high-need urban schools. 

We recruit from all majors; candidates do not need to have a background in education. We seek candidates with strong content backgrounds – math, science, English, history, etc, and those who share our passion for social justice and education reform. All of the details about our programs can be found here: http://www.matcheducation.org/apply

For more information about student loan deferment and the stipends for Match Corps fellows, see

http://matcheducation.org/match-corps-lawrence/faq

http://matcheducation.org/match-corps-boston/faq

 

        Research funds for undergraduates    

I am pleased to remind you that the College of Arts and Science has a fund to help support undergraduates who present their research at academic conferences.  Eligible students may receive up to $400.00 each in reimbursement for travel to conferences.   While this is a modest amount, we hope that it will help enable more undergraduates to travel in order to present their research.   
To be considered for an award, a student must provide a brief letter in which s/he describes the research project to be presented and the value of the conference.  The student letter must be accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member in the student’s major department or program, as well as verification that the student is listed in the conference program (e.g., a link to the conference program).  Requests must be made and approved prior to travel for a student to be eligible for support.  Each student is eligible for one award per academic year.
Students may deliver applications to Terry Tripp in 311 Kirkland, or e-mail PDFs to terry.tripp@vanderbilt.edu.  If you have questions, please let me know.
Karen E. Campbell
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
College of Arts & Science, Associate Professor of Sociology

          Mathematical andTheoretical Biology Institute (MTBI) summer research program

Undergraduate applications are now available for the 2012 Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute (MTBI) summer research program.  This challenging graduate-school prep program is open to mathematics and biology undergraduates, specifically sophomores and above who are looking for in-depth research using dynamical systems, stochastic processes, and computational modeling.  MTBI 2012 runs from June 13 – August 1.  MTBI thrives on the quality of students recommended to us every year, and 2012 is no different.  We ask that you pass this information along to students that you feel would benefit from our rigorous research program.  Students and faculty are free to contact me directly with any questions they may have
about the program or applications.  Our FAQ and application pages can be found here (http://mtbi.asu.edu/summer-program).  
 
Preston Swan
Special Projects Coordinator
Mathematical, Computational and Modeling Sciences Center
Arizona State University
480.727.8525

      China Internships with CRCC Asia

My name is Jill Richardson and I am writing to you today on behalf of CRCC Asia <http://www.crccasia.com/> , a leading provider of internships in China. Our organization works to send ambitious and enterprising students from around the world to China to gain professional development. We have already sent a Mathematics student from your university on our program and as such, are excited to develop a relationship with your department.We've had some exciting developments as of late that I am proud to share with you.

Firstly, CRCC Asia has recently been featured in the Wall Street Journal <http://on.wsj.com/iLodOY> , largely because of the recognition that international work experience is one of the greatest boons to a resume that a young entrepreneur can have in today's market. As one of the largest providers of Chinese internship placement, we were contacted by the Wall Street Journal to provide insight into this emerging trend. Secondly, in 2011 we had a record-breaking summer, having sent over 600 students from approximately 50 countries to gain work experience in China. We are extremely proud of these numbers and look forward to reaching out to your students to continue this trend of professional internationalization.Our internships have year-round start dates, are available for one, two or three months, and are in a variety of industries. To learn more about our internships, please visit our website <http://www.crccasia.com/internships> . Once there, you will find testimonials, blogs, and pictures from some of our 3000 alumni who have gone on to use their experience in China to grow both professionally and personally.
We are interested in reaching out to your students with these opportunities and are hoping for your help in doing so. Whether it be through a list-serv, newsletter, blog, or departmental website, I'm certain your students would benefit from hearing about CRCC Asia. Additionally, we would be extremely interested in exploring further opportunities for collaboration. We have established relationships with several universities in the UK and the US, and are keen to do so with Vanderbilt University as well. I would be happy to speak about this more in depth at any point.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or suggestions for reaching out to your students. Have a great day!

Best,
Jill Richardson
USA Marketing Manager
CRCC Asia LLC (USA)
703 Market Street
Suite 1401
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415) 243-0967
www.crccasia.com <http://www.crccasia.com>
 
Winner of the 2010 Cathay Pacific China Business Awards <http://www.crccasia.com/news/crcc-asia-win-china-business-award>
Follow us on twitter <http://www.twitter.com/crccasia>  / Find us on facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/CRCC-Asia/296306279475?ref=ts>
 

        ♦  Southern Teachers Participating in Nashville Area Teachers Fair



A representative from Southern Teachers Agency will be attending the

Nashville Area Teacher Recruitment Fair
February 14, 2012
Williamson County Agriculture Expo Center
10:00AM – 3:00 PM

Please be sure to stop by and learn about
 the opportunities STA has to offer!


We look forward to meeting students who are interested in careers as teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators in private/independent PK-12 schools around the south.  Please encourage your students to attend.
 
·         STA works with hundreds of schools around the South.

·         Certification not required for most middle- and high-school jobs

·         Certification is required for elementary teaching positions

·         Math, science & language majors strongly encouraged to apply

·         Placement services are always FREE for candidates
 

STA provides personal service as you search for a great teaching job.
We are your advocate in a competitive job market.

           

Southern Teachers Agency
When only the best will do!


Shannon Johnston
7 Elliewood Ave., Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-9122
www.SouthernTeachers.com <../2011%20Fall%20Outreach/www.SouthernTeachers.com>
 

     ♦   Internship and Research Opportunities through ORAU SEP

Watch the 2 minute Video! http://youtu.be/5lcSGNDRonw

Find an Internship or Research Opportunity and start making an impact today! http://see.orau.org <http://see.orau.org>  
Our nation needs a steady supply of scientists and engineers to meet future needs in critical science and technology areas. Students in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) fields need the skills, knowledge, and experience to stay competitive in an ever-changing global marketplace.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Science Education Programs connects you to over 7,000 internship, fellowship, and research opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates, and faculty around the U.S.
science.education@orau.org

   ♦ 2012 VUSRP Competition

The Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program (VUSRP) invites applications for participation in its 2012 program.  Up to 50 fellowships, each carrying a $4,000 stipend, will be awarded to support Vanderbilt undergraduate students as they pursue full-time research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member who either holds an appointment in one of Vanderbilt's four undergraduate schools (Arts & Sciences, Blair, Engineering, or Peabody), or is a core member of the VU Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS). The program will last for 10 weeks, from June 4, 2012 until August 10, 2012.
The program is primarily intended for rising seniors, although strong applications from other students will be considered.  Graduating seniors are not eligible for the program. The application deadline is Friday, March 2, 2011.  Awards will be announced by the first of April.
This message is being sent now to encourage interested students to begin discussing the possibility of pursuing a VUSRP Fellowship with potential mentors, and to begin planning their projects with them.
To obtain an application and more information about the program, you can do one or more of the following:

(1) Visit the VUSRP website: http://vusrp.vanderbilt.edu <http://vusrp.vanderbilt.edu/> , including its associated FAQ sheet.  This site contains all the information you need to apply, including the application form.  The FAQ sheet attempts to anticipate many of the questions you might have about the program, and is well worth checking out.

(2) Attend an optional informational meeting about the program (Note: You should feel free to attend any of these meetings, and there is no need to make a special effort to attend a meeting hosted by your home school).  These meetings will be held in early to mid-February and a schedule for these meetings is available on the VUSRP website.

(3) Contact Prof. Clare McCabe at c.mccabe@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:c.mccabe@vanderbilt.edu> , Chair of the VUSRP Coordinating Committee.
 

     ♦ Summer@ICERM - Undergraduate Research Program

 





SUMMER@ICERM
Funding Includes: 

  - $3,000 stipend

  - Travel Expenses

  - Dormitory housing

  - Meal plan

 

Organizers 
(Pennsylvania State University)
 
(City College of New York)

Topics for Research Projects
In this research program, we will stress open questions which are expected to be accessible via mathematical methods available to undergraduates. Problems have been selected in each of three categories.

  - Billiards and related
    systems

  - Geometry

  - Algebraic Geometry


ICERM's Mission 

The mission of the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) is to support and broaden the relationship between mathematics and computation: specifically, to expand the use of computational and experimental methods in mathematics, to support theoretical advances related to computation, and address problems posed by the existence and use of the computer through mathematical tools, research
and innovation. 

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 Please share with your undergraduates! 

SUMMER@ICERM
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
at Brown University
June 18 - August 10, 2012


Summer@ICERM
The Summer@ICERM program is designed for a select group of 10-12 undergraduate scholars. Students will work in small groups of two or three, supervised by a faculty advisor and aided by a teaching assistant. The faculty advisors will describe a variety of enticing open questions in geometry and in dynamical systems of geometric origin.

Topics discussed will include Euclidean, hyperbolic and projective geometry, iteration of geometric constructions, and mathematical billiards. A variety of activities around these research themes will allow participants to engage in collaborative research, communicate and examine their findings in formal and informal settings, and report-out their findings with a finished product.
 

The Application Process

The Summer@ICERM program is open to all students who will be active undergraduates during summer, 2012. Applications are now open at Mathprograms.org. Please search under "Brown University" or click on the following Summer@ICERM application link:  http://www.mathprograms.org/db/ICERM 

 

*Brown University UTRA students must also complete a Brown UTRA application form, indicating interest in the Summer@ICERM program. Accepted Brown University UTRA students receive only a $3,000 stipend.



All application materials are due by February 10, 2012.
 

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   ♦ MAXIMA Summer REU in Interdisciplinary Mathematics


The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and the Macalester College Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science announce a six-week (June 18 - July 27, 2012) REU in applied mathematics. The program will be hosted at the IMA facilities at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota (UMN).
Students will work on open research problems posed by UMN researchers in computer science and engineering. Research teams will be advised by Macalester faculty. Students will also collaborate with IMA postdoctoral fellows. Topics for Summer 2012 are drawn from optics, robotics, and social computing. The various projects employ techniques from mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
Full details, including descriptions from two previous summers, can be found at: http://www.ima.umn.edu/reu

The online application is due March 1, 2012. This program is sponsored by a 3-year NSF grant and by the IMA. Questions are welcomed at reu@ima.umn.edu.
We look forward to hearing from your aspiring undergraduates,

Fadil Santosa, Director
Institute for Mathematics and its Applications
University of Minnesota
400 Lind Hall
207 Church Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0134
Phone: (612) 626-0293
E-mail: santosa@ima.umn.edu

Andrew Beveridge
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
abeverid@macalester.edu

    ♦ Invitation to visit careers.science.gov pilot website

The Department of Energy’s Office of Science and five other agencies (DHS, NASA, VA, Department of State, and Department of Labor), in collaboration with the Partnership for Public Service, have developed a pilot website (http://careers.science.gov) to highlight science and technology (S&T) careers in the Federal government and provide a collection of resources of interest to students and professionals considering an S&T career in public service.
As you may know, Federal agencies face many challenges in recruiting S&T talent, including:

  •   the lack of general awareness and understanding of the outstanding career opportunities in the Federal government for scientists and engineers;
  • the growing retirements of the "baby boomer" generation, which will lead to increased vacancies of key S&T positions across the Federal agencies;
  • competition with the private sector for top talent in S&T fields; and
  •   the limitations of USAJOBS.gov—the primary avenue for applying to science and engineering positions for most Federal agencies—for communicating what jobs are available and what these jobs are really like.

The pilot website will be available through February 2012. A Feedback Survey developed with and hosted by the Partnership for Public Service will help provide insight as to how the Federal government might improve its recruitment of S&T professionals at all levels.
The participating agencies invite you to look at the website (http://careers.science.gov) and complete the short survey.  Feel free to share this message with your colleagues and students.

    ♦ Vanderbilt MPH: New Global Health Track

The Vanderbilt MPH program is now accepting applications for the class entering the program in September 2012. The program now offers two tracks: Epidemiology and Global Health. Applications are due February 28, 2012.

An Information Session about the MPH program will be held December 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. in TVC 2702.

MPH Post Card

The Program:

  • Two-year program for individuals interested in careers in public health science or as public health professionals.
  • Includes didactic course work, public health practicum and a culminating scholarly project.
  • Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

Two Tracks (NEW!):

  • Epidemiology track focuses on population-based quantitative evaluation.
  • Global Health track (new in September 2012) focuses on improving global health through leadership, service, and dissemination of knowledge.

Our Graduates:

  • 127 students graduated since program began in 1996.
  • 89% of our graduates remain in academic medicine or public health fields.
  • 700+ research articles have been published by MPH alumni, including publications in JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, Cancer Research and others.
  • 200+ research grants have been obtained by MPH alumni.

Applicants:

  • Epidemiology track applicants must have an MD or other equivalent professional degree, be supported by a sponsoring unit of the School of Medicine or nursing, and have an identified mentor and project.
  • Global Health track applicants may include those with bachelors, masters, or doctoral degrees. Prior international experience is preferred, but not required for admission. Depending on education and experience levels, GRE scores may be required.

Funding for Tuition:

  • Many students receive tuition support through training grants, including funding opportunities available through the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Science.
  • David Satcher scholarships are available for applicants from under-represented minority groups here.
  • Federal loans are available for those who qualify.

 

      ♦   Mississippi Teacher Corps December 2011 Update

The Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) is now accepting applications for next year's class.  You can access the online application, hosted by Wufoo, here.

The next application deadline is January 8, 2012.  Applications must be received by 11:59 PM (PST) on Sunday, January 8th.

You can check our application deadlines and other information here.  Next year's class will start, tentatively, on May 31, 2012.  Stay up-to-date on all things MTC by following us on Twitter here.

 

  ♦ U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Announcing
 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Summer 2012 Research Experiences
 
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty

 

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms



DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

  • Undergraduate students
  • 10 week research experience
  • $5,000 stipend plus travel expenses
  • Areas of research:

Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological/life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences


  • Projects offered at:
    • National research laboratories: Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River
    • DHS laboratories: Transportation Security Laboratory
    • Other research facilities, including Air Force Research Laboratory, Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Locations include CA, CO, ID, IL, MD, NM, NJ, OH, SC, TN, WA, VA
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Application deadline: January 5, 2012

 
DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions


  • Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students
  • 10-week summer research experiences at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence nationwide
  • Faculty and student stipends, housing allowances, travel expenses
  • Areas of research:

Homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics


  • Faculty apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding at end of summer
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Faculty application deadline: January 8, 2012


Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.  
 

    ♦ The Mississippi Teacher Corps

"The Mississippi Teacher Corps <http://mtc.olemiss.edu/>  (MTC) is the most competitive teaching program in the country. The two-year program, designed for non-education majors, recruits college graduates to teach in the Mississippi Delta and other "critical-needs" areas, and offers a host of benefits, including teacher training and certification, a full scholarship for a master's degree in education, job placement that includes full pay and benefits and, most importantly, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in one of the poorest areas of the country."

Ben Guest
Program Manager
Mississippi Teacher Corps
Email: mtc@olemiss.edu
Website: www.mtcorps.net <http://www.olemiss.edu/programs/mtc/>
Phone: 662-915-5224

   ♦ MATCH Corps

The MATCH Corps, a highly selective one-year urban education fellowship, is looking for top-notch seniors who are interested in joining next year’s Corps.  To apply, just fill out this form <http://apply.matchschool.org/apply.php> .
 
The MATCH Corps program began in 2004 and is the first of its kind in the nation. The Corps is a group of 135 top recent college graduates who work one-on-one with six to eight MATCH High School, Middle School, or Elementary School students each day for an entire academic year. Corps members live together in apartments nearby the Middle School and Elementary School, and in a dorm on the top floor of the High School. All three schools are open-admission Charter Public Schools in Boston, MA. This full-time service year program is designed to fully close the academic Achievement Gap between minority students and their non-minority peers, one student at a time. Each Corps member works to guarantee the academic success of MATCH students while building personal relationships. Corps members also undertake secondary projects such as serving as teaching assistants, and may also coach teams and power extracurricular programs.
We also offer an optional teacher training program called MATCH Teacher Residency. In MTR, Corps members receive additional training on the weekends with the aim of becoming unusually effective first year teachers in high-poverty schools. Graduates of MTR go on to teach at some of the most highly regarded charter schools in the country and tend to outperform other rookie teachers in the classroom.
 To learn more about MATCH, check out this ABC News special <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX0aAeIDikU> , or have a look at our website <http://www.matchschool.org/index.htm> !

  ♦ Towers Watson Company Presentation: Monday, September 12.

Towers Watson is pleased to announce its 2011 University Recruiting Virtual Recruiting Webinar Series, an on-line program of webinars, bringing information about Towers Watson career opportunities directly to the computers of college students, professors, and career service professionals.

This season's virtual webinar series will be launched by Jim Foreman, Managing Director of the Americas at Towers Watson. The webinar will be held on Monday, September 12th from 2:00-3:00PM (EST).  Jim  will provide an overview of Towers Watson, including the business, culture and the variety of career opportunities offered.  He will also discuss his own career path and will be available to answer your questions.

Space is limited.  Reserve your Webinar seat now at:   https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/981295602

 

  ♦ Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo September 25-26, 2011.

 Registration <http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/gradexpo/register/index.cfm>  is open for the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo September 25-26, 2011.  Students will:

  • Get an inside look at graduate school and the application process
  • Receive advice about funding opportunities
  • Network with representatives from more than 50 of the nation’s top graduate institutions
  • Attend a premier graduate school fair

This two day mini-conference is especially designed for students interested in graduate education in:

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Other science-related disciplines.

The Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo awarded more than $30,000 in travel scholarships last year.  All students, including women and members of underrepresented groups, are encouraged to attend.
Visit  http://www.purdue.edu/gradexp  for more information and to register. The deadline to apply for a travel scholarship is September 7!

  ♦ City Internships | 2011 Summer Internship Program

City Internships provides all-inclusive Summer Internship Programs in London for students seeking to gain access to careers in the Banking & Finance, Legal & Professional and Creative & Media Industries.

Lewis Talbot, Program Director
City Internships

Lewis Talbot <lewis@city-internships.com>
http://www.city-internships.com

  ♦ REU opportunity in Discrete Math and Algebra

Flyer.pdf

  ♦ Math Teaching Jobs | Southern Teachers Agency

 Southern Teachers Agency currently has 83 math vacancies listed by schools for the 2011-12 school year.  We expect schools to post additional openings with STA this spring and summer. STA is the oldest teacher-placement service in America.  We receive job listings from hundreds of PK-12 private schools around the South.  Schools come to STA because they recognize the value of STA’s help in recruiting & screening talented candidates.  Certification is not required by private schools for many math jobs.We presently have jobs listed in the following states: Alabama, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. These jobs range from math at the elementary-grade level through AP Calculus.

Requirements: For most middle- and high-school math jobs, a bachelor’s degree with a major in mathematics (or at least a minor) is essential, but teacher certification is not.  Of course, a degree in math education is highly desirable, as is a master’s degree in mathematics.  Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
 
Application process:  Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency.  The process consists of completing an STA application (available online) <http://www.southernteachers.com> , sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview. Please visit our website or contact:

Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Avenue, Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA  22903
Tel (434) 295-9122
Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com <mailto:Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com>
www.SouthernTeachers.com <http://www.SouthernTeachers.com>  

♦ MSBA in Financial Risk Management at Colorado State University

"The Master of Science in Business Administration with a specialty in Financial Risk Management will welcome its second cohort in fall 2011.  Over the last two semesters, the program’s curriculum has proved to be challenging, exciting and on-target for meeting the demand for the most sought-after skill sets in the financial services industry.
 
The ongoing financial crisis and the highly publicized failure of several organizations make it clear that the management of financial risks is one of the most critical challenges facing businesses today.  There is a global demand for financial risk management solutions form investment, commercial and retail banking, asset management firms, insurance companies, regulatory agencies, and corporate treasury departments.

 The MSBA in Financial Risk Management (FRM) program is a 30 credit-hour graduate program that provides a rigorous and advanced study of the principles, processes, and practices of consolidated risk management. Students graduating from this program will be prepared to (a) assess and respond to changes in the risk landscape, (b) develop new and effective
solutions to meet the needs of financial and non-financial companies, (c) evaluate current strategies and products from a corporate or regulatory perspective to improve the operation and safety of market mechanisms, and (d) successfully pursue professional certification such as the CFA®, FRM®, or PRM®.

 Applicants with strong academic background and who can demonstrate that they have the motivation; commitment, experience, and the potential to benefit from and contribute to the program are invited to apply for fall 2011 admission.  Individuals who earned undergraduate or graduate degrees in math-intensive disciplines such as computer science, economics, engineering, finance, statistics, and mathematics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact us at FRMadvisor@business.colostate.edu or 866 491-2746 x 1."
 

♦ Robert Noyce teacher scholarship program at Tufts University

Tufts University is currently recruiting mathematics majors who will have a Bachelor's Degree by June, 2011, for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.  This is for math and science majors who would like to teach.

The program provides a full scholarship to our graduate Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, as well as financial support and mentoring during their first four years of teaching in high-needs middle and high schools.  This is an ideal program for students who are committed to teach math or science and would like to receive the education and mentoring to become effective, committed teachers in high-needs schools.  Note that admissions are rolling and we are now beginning to look at applications.
See PosterV2.pdf for more information. Please contact Todd Quinto, Robinson Professor of Mathematics, Tufts University (todd.quinto@tufts.edu) if you have any questions.

♦ MATCH Teacher Residency

This is one of the most selective teacher prep program in the nation (even more so than Teach For America).  The program is called MATCH Teacher Residency, in Boston.  Basically, we give recent college graduates one year of incredibly intense training designed to make them unusually effective rookie teachers.  We then help them find positions in high-need schools, and continue to support them as they begin their careers in the classroom.  All the info is here: http://www.matchschool.org/matchcorps/teacher.htm

  ♦  Summer Undergraduate Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

We’re looking for summer interns to work with world-class scientists on cutting edge research! The Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory offer several programs for undergraduate students in STEM fields to participate in a summer internship.  Three of the undergraduate  programs are highlighted below.  For a full list of programs, including others for grad students, faculty, postdocs, and other recent graduates, visit our website at http://www.orau.org/ornl.   

Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) <http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html>
The DOE SULI program is a nationwide undergraduate internship experience that occurs at a National Laboratory. The program is open to undergraduate students that are either U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Students must have completed the first semester of college. Applications open on May 1 for a fall internship, September 1 for a spring internship, and October 1 for a 10 week summer internship.  Priority deadline for summer 2011 applicants: February 1.  Please choose Oak Ridge National Laboratory as your first choice.

Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) <http://www.orau.gov/hereatornl>
This program is open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who are currently enrolled in an A.S. or B.S. degree program with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0, including those who have completed a B.S. within the past year. Opportunities are available for 10 or more weeks during the summer term; some sabbatical appointments lasting 6 to 12 months, plus some intermittent appointments, also are available. Priority suggested deadline period for summer 2011 applicants: February 1 – March 31.

Department of Energy (DOE) Community College Institute (CCI) <http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/CCI/apply.html>
This program places students from community colleges into paid internships across the country at a DOE National Laboratory. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories’ research programs. The CCI program is open to both U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents during the summer term for 10 weeks for students currently in working toward a STEM related degree at community college and with at least one semester completed. Priority deadline for summer 2011 applicants: February 1.  Please choose Oak Ridge National Laboratory as your first choice.

For more information on all the Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory contact: ornledu@orau.org.

The Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Recruitment Team---

 ♦ Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences at the Harvard School of Public Health:  June 2 - 30, 2011
Website for Eligibility & Requirements:   http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biostats/diversity/summer/

Deadline for Application: February 15, 2011

If you like mathematics and would like to learn how quantitative methods can be applied in the study of human health, then the Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences is for you. The Summer Program will introduce you to the power and excitement of math applications to public health, medicine, and biology, and possibly convince you that this is the career direction you've been looking for!
 
The Summer Program is an intensive 4-week program, during which highly qualified undergraduates receive a whirlwind introduction to the fields of biostatistics and epidemiology and to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, public health, and medical research. The program also provides advice about graduate school and the application process through GRE preparation, meetings with different departments of the Harvard School of Public Health, and individualized mentoring by Harvard faculty.

Participants take non-credit introductory courses in biostatistics and Stata (a statistical program), and attend a series of afternoon topical seminars. The seminars, led by faculty members from various departments at the Harvard School of Public Health, are designed to broaden participant's understanding of the relationship of biostatistics to human health by providing a snapshot of methods developed and applied to real research projects in different fields.

Participants also gain research experience through small-group research projects directed by faculty and graduate student mentors.  Students apply statistical methods to real data to address important and timely questions.  For example, one group of students recently studied whether there was a relationship between body mass index and postpartum depression. Another group analyzed data from a clinical trial to treat head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. And another research project examined the effects of arsenic exposure on proteomic profiles in Bangladesh.  At the end of the program, students present their research to the group and to affiliated faculty.

Alumni of the Summer Program have earned or are enrolled in graduate degrees in many campuses over the country, including Masters or PhDs in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Potential applicants should have some aptitude and interest in quantitative methods and an interest in public health as a career.  Prior exposure to statistics is not required.   Housing and travel are free and a living stipend of approximately $1700/month is provided for the month of June. Please email any questions to:  biostat_diversity@hsph.harvard.edu <mailto:biostat_diversity@hsph.harvard.edu> .

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UPDATE: Our GSKyTeach Graduate program is a great opportunity for graduating seniors with majors in Math, Physics or Chemistry.  We have received applications from a significant number of institutions. We really would like to have five to ten more applicants and we have extended the deadline for applications until March 31, 2011.

POSTED 28 JANUARY:  Kentucky University has been awarded a $5.4 million dollar grant over five years to prepare Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics teachers for high schools in Louisville, Kentucky.  The program, called GSKyTeach, is recruiting graduating seniors or recent graduates with majors in the above three disciplines but with no teacher preparation.  The program will pay trainees $30,000 plus benefits during the year of preparation (June 2011 to May 2012) and all tuition costs to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.  At the end of one year of preparation, the graduates will be employed by the Jefferson County Public School system at a minimum starting salary of $42,000.  GSKyTeach is an exciting new program - very different from traditional teacher preparation. For more informamtion see the brochure.
Please feel free to visit our website at http://edtech.wku.edu/gskyteach for more information about the program and an online application form. The deadline for application submission is March 15, 2011.

Updated GS, May 2, 2013