Information Trust Institute (ITI) Summer Research Internship, Deadline: March 1, 2012

Information Trust Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2012 ITI UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns

Applications due February 10, 2012 (for international applicants) or March 1, 2012 (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2012. Selected students will be supervised by ITI researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who are leading experts in a number of information trust, information assurance, and security research areas.

All interns will receive stipends and housing. The duration of the internships will be 8-10 weeks. The main program will run from May 21 to July 27; if those dates conflict with your academic calendar, other start and end dates may be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should be undergraduate students at any university, in their second or third year, who have completed some technical course work in computing. Applicants who will have completed their third (junior) year are preferred. Both U.S. and international students are welcome to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply at www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns no later than February 10, 2012 (if you are an international student, including international students now studying in the U.S.) or March 1, 2012 (if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Note that international students have an earlier deadline in order to allow time for visa applications and processing.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Students who are women and/or members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:
Visit the website, www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns. If you can't find an answer to your question there, contact:

Dr. Masooda Bashir
ITI Assistant Director for Social Trust Initiatives
mnb@iti.illinois.edu

Texas A&M Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students to apply for the 2012 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program.  The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg.  We encourage students to apply soon as the deadline is Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research. 

Benefits:

-Learn about graduate school and funding opportunities

-$5,000 stipend

-Housing (or allowance)

-GRE prep workshops

-Development seminars

-Gain hands-on research experience

Eligibility:

-3.25 GPA (or higher)

-Completed Sophomore year in engineering

-Graduating no sooner than December 2012

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg

Black & Veatch Internship Experience, Deadline: January 12, 2012

Black & Veatch’s Leadership is offering an internship experience!

Our Leadership Intern Experience is designed to be a 2 summer commitment; the first summer is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Kansas City, the second summer most interns could be placed in one of our regional US offices or in one of our international office locations. Although this experience is designed to be a 2 summer program we do not require or guarantee interns an opportunity for the second summer. The rotational aspect of our program is also a great opportunity for our interns to learn about the global perspective of our business.

Our interns are given an opportunity to gain real world engineering knowledge as well as gain leadership and business skills. Our interns interact with B&V executives and professional engineers, many of which are experts in their fields.

In addition to the traditional internship experience the three main learning experiences offered to interns are listed below:

• Leadership Curriculum - Interns will participate in educational sessions that will foster the development of a holistic leadership approach designed to develop both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. These sessions could include:

·         Understanding social styles and business culture

·         Leadership discovery

·         Developing a sense of self-knowledge and awareness

• Business Acumen - Participants will also learn about industries and markets served by and specifically discuss Black & Veatch’s role in each. They will learn how to shape service offerings based on clients’ needs, actively seek to solve the ‘broader problems’ clients face, anticipate the needs of clients and help create sustainable solutions. Additionally, interns will learn about the business of engineering consulting, including financial acumen and the organization and delivery of project work.
• Strategic Project - Throughout the program, interns will be given the chance to demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge by offering business recommendations to senior management on an assigned business scenario. With no predefined solutions in mind, interns will need to research, interview and consult their way through their own problem-solving processes.

Below you will find our timeline:

• Accepting Applications: December to January 12^th
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 12th
• Phone Interviews: These will be conducted throughout December to January 16^th.
• Selection Process: Students will be contacted the week of January, 16^th if they have been chosen to attend the selection Event.
• Selection Event: Thursday, February 2^nd to Saturday, February 4^th.

 To apply:

1.       Create a profile

2.       Please visit our careers site: College Careers

3.       Apply to the Leadership Intern Experience Position or req 7889

4.       Email nelsonc@bv.com with any questions.

If anyone has any questions they can email: nelson@bv.com for more information or apply online at College Careers.

Human Computer Interaction REU at Iowa State University, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosts a summer Undergraduate Research Experience, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.  This is a ten week internship where students take short courses in HCI and work in interdisciplinary teams on research projects. Housing and meals are provided, as well as a $5000 stipend.

More information about this program can be found at http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/

The application deadline is February 15, 2012.

REU at Cornell University, Deadline: March 1, 2012

CU LSAMP-R is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate participants with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

Undergraduate students, interested in gaining a deeper understanding in an engineering-related field, have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week duration under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor. Through this one-on-one partnership, participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. CU LSAMP-R was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

CU LSAMP-R offers participants:
-A research stipend of $3,400
-A round-trip travel stipend up to $300 for students living outside of Ithaca, NY
-A double room in a residential hall
-A campus bus pass or a campus parking pass
-Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computer/study lounges, etc.

Please visit http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/lsamp.cfm for more information about the program and to apply.

Application deadline: March 1, 2012.

Inquiries, please contact:
Jami P. Joyner
Associate Director
Diversity Programs in Engineering
Presidential Award Recipient for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
Cornell University, College of Engineering
Phone: 607.255.6403
Email: dpeng@cornell.edu

REU at the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at Northwestern University, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, and molecular electronics. While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 18 to August 17, 2012.

Applications are due Feb. 15, 2012. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm
If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

HARP REU at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Deadline: February 15, 2012

HARP is a summer research experience for undergraduates sponsored by NSF at University of Hawaii, Mānoa. The program offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on exciting and relevant projects with world-class experts.

Engineering or Science undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and High Performance Computing (HPC) should apply. All work will be done from the campus at Honolulu, HI. The students will receive a generous stipend, and travel to and from Hawai‘i will be provided.

Applicants can apply at http://reu.eng.hawaii.edu/harp/.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service SCEP, Deadline: December 23, 2011

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosts the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).  SCEP was established to recruit students, to support equal opportunity employment objectives, provide exposure to public service, and to promote education.  This program includes positions in scientific and administrative occupations within the Headquarters Offices in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

To qualify for a Student Trainee position(s), your academic field of study must be related to the SCEP position(s).  Your education and/or related experience will be evaluated to determine qualification for the SCEP position(s) and grade(s).  All related experience (e.g. volunteer, student trainee and non-student trainee) for the SCEP will be evaluated to determine if it is creditable.

For additional information, please visit this website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/0400-ndx.asp
or contact: Colleen Kirchmaier, Human Resources specialist at #703-325-1743.

REU at Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center, Deadline: February 29, 2012

The SMART LIGHTING ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER (ERC) is an integrated research, education, and technology transfer center funded by the National Science Foundation and NYSTAR. The Center is developing technologies to revolutionize lighting that provides unparalleled benefits in energy conservation, human health and safety, and high speed information and access. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is the lead institution for the Smart Lighting ERC, partnering with Boston University and the University of New Mexico.

Each summer the ERC supports a 10-week research program for visiting undergraduate researchers who are valued members of one of multiple research groups within the Smart Lighting ERC. Participants attend all research group meetings for an understanding of how their project fits into the goals of the research group and the Center. Participants also attend weekly seminars, field trips, and lab tours with a community of undergraduate summer research scholars who are participating in other summer REU programs at Rensselaer. Midway through the program, each participant presents a 10-minute oral progress report and submits a written progress report. During the last week of the program, participants will present at a REU Symposium and prepare a final written report based on his/her summer research accomplishments. Participants have full use of Institute, departmental, and group facilities, including libraries, computer facilities, technical shops, recreational and sports facilities, and more.

For more information on specific research projects, please visit the Smart Lighting website at http://smartlighting.rpi.edu/education/REU%20Details.shtml

For additional information, contact Smart Lighting Summer REU Program Director:

Elizabeth Herkenham
School of Engineering, room 5010
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Tel (518) 276-8387
Herkee2@rpi.edu

REU at the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: Feburary 1, 2012

The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) at the University of California, Berkeley will host its annual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) from June 11 – August 12, 2012. This program is open to current sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors, majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering and with a minimum GPA of 3.25. In particular, applicants from under-represented minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Our REU program introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are motivated by science and engineering. We have research programs in nanoelectronics, nanomechanics, nanophotonics and nanomagnetics. Summer researchers have the opportunity to join E3S researchers who are working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems.

The program offers each participant nine weeks of research experience in the laboratory of an E3S faculty member at Berkeley that will include a research paper and a poster presentation of the research outcomes. In addition to participating in cutting edge electrical engineering and physics research projects, the program also offers educational activities including seminars, laboratory tours and field trips, as well as one-on-one advice regarding graduate school programs, the process to apply for fellowship, and a GRE prep course.

Additional program details, applicant requirements and the online application can be found on the web at:  http://www.e3s-center.org/REU2012.htm

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by February 1, 2012.

Any inquiries should be addressed to our E3S Education Director, Sharnnia Artis at sartis@eecs.berkeley.edu or 510-664-4467.

REU at the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS) at UC Berkeley is accepting applications for our summer research program. Below are the highlights as well as an attached flyer. Would you please distribute to any students and student organizations you think might be interested?

What: Summer Research at UC Berkeley

When: June 11-August 10, 2012

Who: US Citizens and Permanent residents interested in Nanoscience (primarily from the following majors: EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Toxicology)

Why: Work with a world renowned faculty member and a graduate student mentor on such research areas as energy scavenging, sensing, electronics & wireless, and mobility. The program will provide a $4,000 stipend, room and board, travel arrangements (up to $500) and graduate school advising.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Website: http://susanb.physics.berkeley.edu/coins/?page_id=27

Contact: Meltem Erol, merol@berkeley.edu or 510-643-7380 for questions or further information.

Microsoft College Scholarships, Deadline: January 16, 2012

Microsoft college scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines.  Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

Microsoft encourages students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees.  A large majority of the scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities.  Minorities include: African American, Hispanic or Native American.

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

For more information, and to apply, please visit this website: http://www.microsoft.com/university

Deadline to apply is January 16, 2012.

SWE / NASA Langley Research Center Research Internship - Summer 2012

Members of the Society of Women Engineers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are invited to apply for summer 2012 research internships at the NASA Langley Research Center located in Hampton, VA.  Applications can be made starting December 5, 2011.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2012.  Information about NASA Langley’s research internship opportunities and the on-line application can be found at www.nianet.org/larss/ . I request your assistance in distributing this information to the members of SWE at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and look forward to receiving their applications for the 2012 summer session.  Please note that we encourage female students and under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.

Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program
LARSS is a paid, year round (3 sessions) research internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  It is also a unique and highly competitive research internship program.  For the 2011 summer session, we received 759 applications; about 200 applicants from 92 colleges and universities in 37 states were accepted.  LARSS is also a nationally ranked internship program. In 2011, the staff of Vault-Career Intelligence reviewed over 800 national internships and named LARSS one of its top 10 best internship programs. For 25 years, the LARSS program has helped to preserve U.S. leadership in engineering and science by providing exceptional students the opportunity to work with Langley researchers on some of the nation’s most important, difficult, and challenging problems that require multi-disciplinary and collaborative solutions.

The 10-week summer session begins on Monday, June 4, and ends Friday, August 10, 2012.  Students participate in a variety of tours, lectures, and social events designed to achieve the “outcomes” established for the LARSS program. The summer session culminates with students presenting the results of their research in a variety of forums to various audiences.
 
LARSS Program – Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, a student
·       Must be a U.S. citizen.
·       Must be a full time student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
·       Must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
·      Must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

LARSS Program – Goal
The goal of the LARSS Program is to
·      Increase and improve the quality of the Nation’s engineering and scientific workforce by providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to conduct supervised research in a creative, innovative, and supportive learning environment.

LARSS Program – Student Outcomes
Specific outcomes include the following:
·      Learning to apply basic engineering and science concepts and principles to developing research-based solutions using research methods, experimental designs and techniques, data analysis, and interpretation.
·       Gaining proficiency in presenting scientific and technical concepts -- including study design, analysis, research findings, and interpretations -- to peers and colleagues.
·       Developing skill using the physical and intellectual (analytical and computational) tools necessary for experimental design and research.
·       Developing the skills needed to (1) succeed as professional engineers and scientists, (2) fulfill their professional responsibilities, and (3) make sound ethical decisions.
·       Learning to work and successfully function as a member of a group, team, or project composed of individuals with divergent backgrounds and life views.
·       Developing the skills necessary to engage in life-long learning and to understanding the need to continually exploit those skills in refining and updating one's knowledge base.
LARSS Program – Administration
Debbie Murray                                                                                           Sarah Pauls
LARSS Program Coordinator                                                      LARSS Program Assistant
Mail Stop 400-LARSS                                                                        Tele: (757) 864-4394
NASA Langley Research Center                                                      Fax: (757) 864-9701
Hampton, VA 23681-2199                                                       Email:  sarah.e.pauls@nasa.gov
Tele: (757) 864-5215
Fax: (757) 864-9701
Email:  deborah.b.murray@nasa.gov

SWE Fall Alumni Brunch

Saturday, December 3, 10:30am-12:30pm in Illini Union Room 314A

Join the SWE Professional Liaison Committee as they host the Second Annual Fall Alumni Brunch! This event is a great opportunity to network with alumni, professionals, grad students, and other SWEsters in a casual setting. There will be a $5 deposit which will be returned on the day of the brunch.  Please RSVP here and come to the SWE Office to turn in your deposit.  Dress is business casual.  Questions? Contact Danielle at joaquin1@illinois.edu or Caitlin at johns246@illinois.edu.

Undergraduate Research with the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Research Opportunities with the US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Interested in sustainable energy generation and nanotechnology?  The US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign, IL is looking for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers for employment starting in Fall 2011.  Successful candidates would be involved in the development of non-rotary wind harvesting techniques and flexile textile-based supercapacitors.  A working knowledge of chemistry, materials, and electrochemistry is required.  The positions include opportunities for high quality journal publications.  Students will benefit from a hands-on experimentation-based approach in an interdisciplinary team environment.  In particular, ChemE, MSE, ECE, MechE, and Physics students are encouraged to apply.  These are civilian positions, but U.S. citizenship is required. 

For further information, please contact Dr. Meredith Sellers, Meredith.C.Sellers@usace.army.mil, 217-352-6511x4572, or Dr. Charles Marsh, Charles.P.Marsh@usace.army.mil, 217-373-6764.

Walmart Info Session, October 20th, 2011

There's more to Walmart than meets the eye.  Come meet our technology side: Walmart ISD.

Date: Thursday, October 20th
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: 209 Illini Union
Who: Art Alderson, VP Corporate Systems and Sarah Head, Campus Recruiter
What: Info Session and Q&A on Walmart IT
What Else: Free Food!

For more information, log into UIUC Engineering: http://eng-illinois-csm.symplicity.com/manager/

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Deadline: November 29, 2011

Dear High Achieving Student in a Science, Math or Engineering Major,

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship might be in your future! Are you a junior or advanced sophomore?  Do you plan to continue on to graduate school for a PhD? Do you have a strong undergraduate research record?

If so, please read on!

The Barry M. Goldwater National Scholarship offers 300 annual awards to undergraduate students (Illinois GPA 3.7 and above) who demonstrate strong evidence of contributing to the technological advances of the United States. The awards cover eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room/board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Current junior or exceptional sophomore students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or resident aliens may apply.

Applicants should be committed to a Ph.D. in the research fields of mathematics, sciences, or engineering. Candidates who intend to study medicine are eligible if they plan a career in research rather than a career in private medical practice.

The National and International Scholarships Program will be outlining criteria and the process for students considering competing for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship at the following sessions:

Tuesday, October 18 at 4:00

Or

Friday, October 21 at 3:00.

Location: 807 South Wright Street, Room 514

Location: Room 514 Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services

807 S. Wright Street, Floor 5

Endorsement by the designated Illinois faculty committee will be required.

The Illinois campus deadline for fullest consideration will be November 29, 2011.

Further information and a link to the online application may be found at:

http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu/prestigious/goldwater.html

Great Lakes Small Business Transportation Resource Center Internships

Women and Girls Internship Program

**Fall 2011 Internships Still Available**

The Great Lakes Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is recruiting college women to participate in the Women and Girls Internship Program for Fall 2011.

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) was chosen to operate the SBTRC for the Great Lakes Region that covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. As part of the SBTRC, the IHCC will continue the Women and Girls Internship Program, placing qualified female college students in transportation related internships throughout the Great Lake Region.

The Women and Girls Internship Program is based on a successful 2009 pilot with Spelman College as part of a broader effort led by the White House to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls. The goals of the program are to increase the participation of women in the transportation industry and prepare young women to become our nation’s future leaders.

Program Requirements:

• Fulltime Female College Student with a min. GPA of 2.8
• Application Document can be located HERE
• A copy of the student's most current transcript
• A one-page letter of interest on working in the transportation industry

If applicable, a brief need-based stipend justification.

Scan the document into a .pdf and email it to etta.wgp@dot.gov
(Great Lakes Region internships: please also send the application document to ksheehan@ihccbusiness.net)

Once accepted:Intern will be placed at relevant company within the transportation industry. Intern is required to work a 5 hours minimum a week with an overall total minimum of 50 hours of work to finish the internship program, time sheets turned in to Program Coordinator bi-weekly.

End of internship: Essay 5-7 pages, Evaluation of the Placement Company
For any inquiries (hosting or interning related) contact:

Kelley Sheehan
Project Coordinator, Women and Girls Internship Program
Small Business Transportation Resource Center Great Lakes Region
at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
855 W. Adams, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60607
312.425.9500 office

 Visit the official Great Lakes SBTRC Webpage

Casting Call for "King of the Nerds" Reality Show!

The producers of Mythbusters, Survivor, and Amazing Race are looking for a new generaiton of nerds and geeks to compete and win big $$!  "King of the Nerds" is a new competition-based show embracing and celebrating passionate and intellectually savvy guys and girls 21-30 years old.  Showcase your skills by competing on topics you already know and win big!

Are you passionate about mathematics, physics, synthetic biology, nanotechnology?

Are you a super fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Battlestar Galactica, or Joss Whedon?

Do you build robots and write apps and programs for fun?

Do you consider yourself a "maker" or "DIY" person?

Do you compile your own Linux Distros?

Do you love everything Sci-Fi?

Are you Arduino proficient?

Can you count Pi to 50 places?

Are you in Mensa?

Have you excelled at the top of your studies?  Have you received awards, recognitions, or accolades for your academic achievements or hobbies?  Are you a passionate person who is intellectually driven and has been typecast most of your life?  Are you ready to compete against other nerds in a competition show that will showcase your smarts and inner geek?

If you answered yes to any of the above, if you consider yourself a geek or nerd, and are between the ages of 21-30, then audition today!

Email: kingofthenerdscasting@gmail.com to apply.  Include your name, age, photo, contact information, and a brief bio on what makes you today's most ingenious nerd!  Put "Referred by MY" in the subject line of the email.  For more information about the show, visit http://www.nerdking.net/. 

NAWIC Quad Cities Scholarship, Deadline: March 31, 2012

NAWIC Quad Cities Chapter #50 Scholarship– Awarded annually to students majoring in a construction related field such as  Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, HVAC,  etc.  NAWIC gives away $7,000-$10,000 each year.

Qualified applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a full time student. 

Application and additional information is available at www.nawicqc.org

VMWare Tech Talk, October 6th 2011

Thursday, October 6th

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Location: Room 210 (General Lounge), Illini Union

Join us for a Tech Talk with engineer and UIUC alum, Wit Riewrangboonya. Learn about cool technologies at VMware and our current FT and intern opportunites. 2 other UIUC alums, in addition to a University Recruiting rep, will be on hand to discuss their current roles and life at VMware.

Drop off your resume for a chance to win a Nintendo DS or ibeats headphones!!

We’re visiting your campus!

 Stop by for a Tech Talk, Raffle and Dinner on Us!!

OTCR Consulting Consultant Position, Deadline: October 13, 2011

Are you interested in learning about business? Do you want to solve problems for real businesses?

OTCR Consulting is an entirely student-run consulting firm at the University of Illinois. Our clients include small businesses, technology startups, Fortune 50 companies and non-profit organizations. We work on a variety of projects ranging from marketing and strategy to technology integration. As a consultant in OTCR, you will be able to learn new skills by engaging with real clients on their most challenging business and technology problems.

Unique to OTCR is the opportunity to become a project manager or partner in the organization and gain true leadership experience in a business environment as an undergraduate.

Our consultants frequently cite OTCR as a key factor in differentiating themselves from other students. Many of our alumni work at top consulting firms like Accenture, Bain & Company, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company. Still others go on to do great work with companies like Boeing,General Electric, Microsoft, NASA, Ford or graduate school for law or medicine.

The application deadline is Thursday, October 13th at 11:59 PM! You can apply on our website, www.otcr.illinois.edu.  If you have any questions please contact Christie Schroeder at schroed6@illinois.edu.

We look forward to seeing you at our info session and reading your application!

Sincerely,

The OTCR Partner Team

US DOT's Entrepreneurial Training Women and Girls Internship Program, Deadline: October 17, 2011

I wanted to share with you information regarding the US DOT's Entrepreneurial Training Women and Girls Internship Program. The Great Lakes Region is currently accepting applications for the fall semester!  The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) operates the SBTRC for the Great Lakes Region that covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. As part of the SBTRC, the IHCC will continue the Entrepreneurial Training Women and Girls Internship Program, placing qualified female college students in transportation related internships throughout the Great Lake Region.

The mission of the Women and Girls Program is to encourage young women to pursue careers in science, engineering, and technology and then use that knowledge to become the nation's future transportation leaders. The program is part of a broader effort, led by the White House Council on Women and Girls, to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls. Accepted students will be placed with companies in the transportation industry related to their major of study and located in the city the students are attending school.

Important Dates:Application collection: August through October 17th
Interviews: September through October 21st
Placement: September through November 1st

Program Requirements:Applicants must be current female college students with an interest in the transportation industry. Applicants will be selected based on a four-part process:
- GPA - 2.8 or higher to qualify
- Letter of interest from the student
- Letter of Recommendation
- Interview

Accepted interns:- are required to work a minimum of 5 hours per week. Overall hours vary by company between 75-125 hrs.
- will be placed with relevant transportation companies in the city where they are attending school.

Placement companies included: Antigua Construction, HNTB, CivCon Services, Environmental Analysis, F.H. Paschen, Illinois Tollway, Illinois Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Transportation, Milhouse Engineering and Construction and Primera Engineers.

International students: The internship program is available for international students, however only students with J1 Visa’s would be eligible to receive a stipend at the end of their internship. International students willing to work without compensation, may apply for experience only internships.  To receive the stipend, an international student must have a J1 visa, written authorization to work from the US Immigration Service,  a Social Security Number before work commences, and write a letter showing their need for the stipend.

To apply students can visit visit http://www.osdbu.dot.gov/WG/applications.cfm and email completed application to ksheehan@ihccbusiness.net.

WTS Scholarships, Deadline: November 7, 2011

Each year the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter Scholarship Committee awards four scholarships, totaling $8,000, to young women pursuing careers in the transportation industry.  Two of these scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students and two are awarded to graduate students.  The scholarships and amounts are as follows:

Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship - $4,000

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship - $2,000

Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates - $1,000

The WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship For Graduate Studies - $1,000

In addition to our local chapter scholarship, applicants will be forwarded on to the national level to be considered for the national scholarship awards. 

The applications are due no later than November 7^th, 2011.  We look forward to hearing from the applicants at your school.  In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact Lisa Hoekenga at lisa.hoekenga@jacobs.com with any questions.

The Physics of Climate Change - Saturday, October 1, 2011

SATURDAY PHYSICS FOR EVERYONE 

FALL 2011
Physics Department
University of Illinois
Room  141 Loomis Laboratory of Physics
1110 W. Green Street Urbana, IL  61801

Welcome to the 2011 Saturday Physics for Everyone at the Physics
Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  

Next Saturday Physics lecture will take place on October 1.

Professor Scott Willenbrock, Department of Physics, U. of Illinois  will talk about  "The Physics of Climate Change": Professor Scott Willenbrock
Title:    ""The Physics of Climate Change"
Day:       Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 10:15am
Place: 141 Loomis, 1110 West Green Street, Urbana

Climate Change is a hot topic, but we hear conflicting reports on the seriousness of the issue. Some say it is a grave danger, and could severely disrupt life on Earth. Others say it is a conspiracy, and that the dangers are way overblown. What's the truth? In order to form your own opinion, you need to understand the basic physics underlying Climate Change. I discuss this physics in nontechnical language, and give you the tools to make your own judgment about Climate Change.

Idea to Product Competition, Deadline: October 10, 2011

Idea to Product (I2P) is a unique academic competition looking at ideas at their earliest stage.  I2P is not a business plan competition.  I2P only requires a one-page submission, done according to a format, outlining an idea for a product or service and its market.  This approach makes it possible for people across campus to develop and present ideas, obtain feedback, and start the process of invention or product development and commercialization. 

The Technology Entrepreneur Center is hosting the University of Illinois I2P campus competition in 301 CSL.  Competing students should submit an online entry.  Up to 10 student ideas will be selected for the Illinois campus round of IP2 on October 20, 2011.

Online entries for the Illinois campus round of IP2 are due by October 10, 2011.

For more information, please visit the IP2 website.

International Business Immersion Program, Deadline: November 1, 2011

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IMMERSION PROGRAM, ACE/BADM 436 APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!

www.ibip.illinois.edu

DEADLINE TO APPLY NOVEMBER 1, 2011.

Don’t miss this opportunity to study international agribusiness supply chains by experiencing them first-hand in Europe!

The program has three components: a course in the Spring Semester of 2012 (Tuesdays 3:30-5:20pm) , a two-week study tour to Europe from May 12-26, and a final presentation in the fall of 2012.

IBIP Info Sessions:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monsanto Room of the ACES Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
in rooms 3015/3017 BIF
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The 2012 IBIP program will be headed to Europe from May 12-26, 2011. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors graduating in December 2012 are encouraged to apply. May 2012 graduating Seniors will not be considered.

The program is housed in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, but is cross-listed in the College of Business Administration and works closely with many of the Title VI Cultural Centers as well as CIBER, Center for International Business Education and Research.

The program requires a $1,500 course fee, to be paid in three installments. Students are also responsible for airfare. Students are encouraged to apply for internal IBIP scholarship support after having been admitted to the program. In addition, students should apply for the study abroad funds that the colleges offer.

During the spring semester, the course will focus on international business in the European Union. Students will become experts in one particular industry from a comparative perspective, working in teams. During the study tour, we will visit multinational companies, regulators, farmers, and local companies.

The program is sponsored in part by: ADM, Bunge, Monsanto, and the Caterpillar Foundation, OSI Group, BASF, and the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)This program would not be possible without their continued generous support and enthusiasm in helping to develop global leaders

For more information contact Prof. Andrea Martens, amartens@illinois.edu or Lynnea Johnson at lsjohnso@illinois.edu and check out former student experiences at www.ibip.illinois.edu.

Job Opportunities at Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has two job openings within the security engineering group located in Vicksburg, MS.  Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, aerospace, or mechanical engineering and must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. security clearance.  Would you please forward these job announcements to the WIE and MEP students at Illinois?  Anyone who is interested in these positions may apply at www.careers.ara.com. 

Junior Engineer:

Performs a variety of specific engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or field test nature. Participates on project teams as required and receives close guidance and instruction from more experienced engineers and/or supervisor when working in more complex areas. Engineering activities involve the use of dynamic structural analysis, knowledge of explosive weapons effects, computer modeling/simulation and application of security and other design criteria to mitigate damage from explosive terrorist attacks and progressive collapse of occupied facilities in addition to standard code requirements.  Analysis ranges from simple hand calculations to high fidelity modeling of complex structures and systems.  Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentations skills.  ARA is an EEO/AA Employer.

Staff Engineer:

Performs a variety of specific engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or field test nature. Participates on project teams as required and receives close guidance and instruction from more experienced engineers and/or supervisor when working in more complex areas. Engineering activities involve the use of dynamic structural analysis, knowledge of explosive weapons effects, computer modeling/simulation and application of security and other design criteria to mitigate damage from explosive terrorist attacks and progressive collapse of occupied facilities in addition to standard code requirements.  Analysis ranges from simple hand calculations to high fidelity modeling of complex structures and systems.  Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentations skills.  ARA is an EEO/AA Employer.

Entrepreneurship Workshop in Silicon Valley, Deadline: October 7, 2011

The Technology Entrepreneur Center and the College of Engineering would like to send up to 25 students to Silicon Valley during the winter break for a one-week technology entrepreneurship workshop and visits with startups and leading technology companies.  The trip is slated for January 8-13, 2012.

The workshop and lecture sessions will focus on innovation, technology entrepreneurship and leadership, and will feature corporate leaders, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.  Students will also have several opportunities to network with prominent entrepreneurial Illinois alumni.

The program aspires to expose students to many facets of technology entrepreneurship, with firms in various stages of a startup lifecycle, and to continue to build an entrepreneurial community at Illinois.  We invite Illinois undergraduate and graduate students to submite applications to attend this workshop.  For full consideration, application materials must be received by 5:00pm on October 7, 2011.

The cost to students to attend the workshop is to be determined.

Applicants will be notified of their status by 5:00pm on November 1, 2011.

Interested?  Apply here by 5:00pm on October 7th: http://tec.illinois.edu/silicon-valley-workshop

SunCoke Energy Co-ops and Information Session

SunCoke Energy is recruiting for Co-ops and Internships.  Some of the positions available are:

-Heat Transfer Engineer (rotation)
-Piping Engineer (rotation)
-Project Engineer (rotation)
-Modeling Engineer Program

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline
• Solid GPA (prefer 3.0 or higher)
• Strong mathematical and computer science skills
• Experience in ANSYS (fluid and structural) and Flow Master is preferred
• Should have course experience in calculus and Engineering Math
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization
• Willingness to accept a high degree of accountability
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship. Not open to F-1 students on Optical Practical Training (OPT).
• Possibility of 5-10% travel

SunCoke will be holding an information session on campus on Tuesday, September 27that 6:30pm, followed by 30-minute interviews on Wednesday, September 28th. 

To apply for a co-op or internship opportunity, send your resume to:
SunCoke Energy
Attn: Julia Haynes
1011 Warrenville Rd, Suite 600
Lisle, IL 60532
or via email: jlhaynes@suncoke.com