On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, consider joining in on the following panel discussion and have the opportunity to speak to the women of John Deere!

 

 

 

 

 

FBI Recruiting on Campus

The Career Center is hosting an info session on September 25, 5:30 in 1028 Lincoln Hall. Come learn about employment with the FBI, specifically Cyber related career opportunities for the Special Agent, Intelligence Analyst and Computer Scientist career paths. Please RSVP for this event through your I-Link account (https://tcc-illinois-csm.symplicity.com/) or create an account if you don’t have one yet.

To be considered for Cyber related positions visit www.FBIjobs.gov/events<http://www.FBIjobs.gov/events> and submit your resume to Cyber September 2012 Recruitment Events.

The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Research Internship Program

The NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA) offers paid, year-round (3 sessions), highly competitive research internships for exceptional students to work with Langley engineers and scientists on some of the Nation’s most important, difficult, and challenging problems. The LARSS program emphasizes multi-disciplinary and collaboratively developed solutions to problems in such broad areas as (1) flight, including entry, descent, and landing, in all atmospheres; (2) Earth systems science, including the characterization of all atmospheres; (3) affordable, safe, and sustainable space exploration systems and technology; and (4) materials and structural concepts, analysis, and integration.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

·         U.S. Citizenship

·         Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university

·         Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master’s or doctoral level)

·         Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

 

PROGRAM SESSION DATES

·         2013 Spring Session (15 weeks) Jan. 22 – May 3, 2013

Application Deadline: Oct. 11, 2012

·         2013 Summer Session (10 weeks) June 4 – Aug. 9, 2013

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013

·         2013 Fall Session (15 weeks) Sept. 4 – Dec. 13, 2013

Application Deadline: June 26, 2013

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Debbie Murray

LARSS Program Coordinator

Phone: 757-864-5215

Fax: 757-864-9701

Deborah.B.Murray@nasa.gov

 

Find additional LARSS information, application, and deadlines at http://www.nianet.org/larss

 

Transportation Engineer I Position at Baxter & Woodman

Position: Transportation Engineer I
Position Type: Full-Time.

We offer excellent insurance benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with generous company match & much more.

Consistently ranked byEngineering News Record as a Top 500 Design Firm, Baxter & Woodman is a leader in providing transportation engineering. A variety of civil engineering services are offered to public sector clients such as municipalities, county governments, and state agencies. More than one-third of the firm’s revenue comes from transportation engineering.

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding position for a Transportation Engineer I. The Engineer I will support the firm’s transportation department with the planning and design of a variety of transportation facilities, and offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients.

A variety of responsibilities/duties will provide the Engineer I with a well-rounded background in transportation engineering. Duties may include; but are not limited to:

Position duties:
-Plan Review
-CAD
-Quantity Computation
-Plan Preparation
-Traffic Analysis
-Data Collection
-Survey
-Construction Inspection

Candidates must meet the following requirements:
-B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation engineering
-Minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
-Ability to travel throughout Chicago area (own transportation)
-Work in a team environment
-Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills
-EIT License preferred

Women in Science Panel Discussion: Women Don't Ask: How to Become an Effective Negotiator

Surveys have shown that 20% of all adult women will never negotiate, which has lead to an average salary 30% lower than men in similar positions.  This panel focuses on the major pitfalls of negotiating, why women negotiate less effectively and provide tools for effective communication at any stage of your career (undergraduate to professional). The panelists come from a broad range of backgrounds:

Teresa Cardador- Assistant Professor, School of Labor & Employment Relations
Don Ort - Robert Emerson Professor of Plant Biology
Alexis Thompson - Director, Postdoctoral Affairs Office
Sarah Zehr - Assistant Dean and Director, Engineering Career Services

Date: Tuesday April 24th, 2012
Time: 4-6pm
Place: Music Room, Levis Center

Thank you, and hope to see you there!

-WIS Officers
If you have any questions, please email Courtney Leisner (leisner1@illinois.edu)

Women in Science Panel Discussion: What Does it Mean to Be a Women in Science? March 6, 2012

Women in Science (WIS) Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 6th from 4-6pm in 269 Everitt Lab

Please join Women in Science as we hold our first panel discussion!

Topic: What does it mean to be a woman in science?

We will be discussing what has been important in driving women forward in their scientific careers, and what advice would they give to others starting their careers in science. The panelists come from a broad range of backgrounds and stages of their careers:

Hannah Deberg (Physics, Graduate Student)
Courtney Sloan (Chemistry, Post-Doc)
Jennifer Fraterrigo (Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Assistant Professor)
Lisa Ainsworth (Plant Biology, Associate Professor)

Date: Tuesday March 6th
Time: 4-6pm
Place: 269 Everitt Lab (north quad across from the Union)

Light refreshments will be served.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!
-WIS Officers

Job at University Lab High School: Visiting Teaching Associate in Science

Work at University Lab High School on the UIUC campus!
https://jobs.illinois.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=16426

Position: Visiting Teaching Associate in Science at the University of Illinois Laboratory High School. University Laboratory High School is a 5-year public school for 300 select students. Visiting Teaching Associate is a 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track academic staff appointment at the University of Illinois. This full-time position requires successfully satisfying a fingerprint criminal background check for employment. Position may become permanent at a later date.

Responsibilities: 
Teaching 3 sections of a full-year, junior high-level introduction to physical and life sciences from an engineering perspective; and teaching one section of a full-year upper-level science and society class aimed at understanding various systems of our world from an engineering perspective, focused more deeply in the applicant's area of expertise. In addition, teachers are expected to foster connections to related departments on campus; develop innovative curricula and teaching strategies; present at professional conferences or workshops; and carry out other school activities normally required of teachers.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, or in Engineering with significant coursework in Science. Evidence of effective and creative teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Science or Engineering. Research experience. Knowledge of Internet and multimedia instruction opportunities. Experience in seeking and obtaining educational grants and organizing and conducting workshops for teachers. Prior middle or high school level teaching experience, especially with gifted students, is helpful but not mandatory.

Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience.

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2012. Interviewing may take place prior to the closing date, however, no decision will be made until after the closing date. Starting date is August 16, 2012.

Application: Please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references. Online application will also require the entry of contact information for three references, sample lesson plans and examples of innovative classroom activities or materials developed by the candidate.

Questions may be directed to Jennifer Steiling at 217-244-9010.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program, Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2012

The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program is a paid, unique, and highly competitive research internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 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 15-week fall session begins September 4, 2012, and ends December 14, 2012, and the application deadline is May 25, 2012.

Female students and under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:
-US Citizenship
-Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university
-Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master's or doctoral level) by the start of the summer session
-Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

For more information, application, and deadlines, please visit: http://www.nianet.org/larss

Apply to Work at GAMES Camp!

Girls' Adventures in Math, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Camp is a weeklong residential camp for rising 9th-12th grade girls at the University of Illinois.  Campers have the opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields.  Best of all, they are mentored by undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM fields here at UIUC--that's where you come in!

We are looking for the following in our GAMES staff members:

• Undergraduate or Graduate student at UIUC in engineering, mathematics, science, or education discipline.
• Energy and enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Knowledgeable and approachable style.
• Belief in girls' abilities in the STEM fields.
• Positive, upbeat disposition.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively within a group.
• Must be comfortable and engaging while teaching to a roomful of youth and have interest in being an effective, empathetic teacher.
• Must be able and willing to explain basic concepts well, and to assist young learners in building an enthusiasm for the curriculum.
• Background and ability to serve as technical adviser to the campers in STEM fields, as they plan and execute a camp project.
• Able to work in a multicultural and diverse setting.
• Available for pre-camp planning communications (reliable and timely communications via e-mail is highly preferred).
• Available for an all-day staff training the day before camp begins (Saturday, July 14th, 2012)
• Able to pass a university security screening procedure.

GAMES runs from July 15-21, 2012.

For more information, or for application instructions, please visit the Staff Opportunities page on our website.

Aerotek Engineering Recruitment

My name is Ashley Wall and I am a recruiter for Aerotek Engineering, the largest engineering recruiting company in the United States.  It is my responsibility to find qualified engineering candidates with a wide range of skill sets that meet the needs of our clients.  The main types of engineering candidates I look for include: manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, mechanical engineers and design engineers.  I also search for candidates that have a working knowledge of Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks and AutoCAD design software.  If you are currently in the job market and would like to discuss engineering opportunities please contact me at 309-661-4024 or email me at awall@aerotek.com

Ashley Wall

Technical Recruiter
Aerotek Engineering
(Phone: (309)661-4024
(Fax: (309)664-7338
*Email: awall@aerotek.com
404 N Hershey Road, Suite B
Bloomington, IL 61704

Submit Proposals for Funding to the 1867 Society, Deadline: February 10, 2012

Greetings from the 1867 Society, a group on campus dedicated to promoting student philanthropy at Illinois, for Illinois.  Would you like to receive funding for your group or department's project, event, scholarship, or initiative?  The 1867 Society Fund is a gift fund that allows student donors to vote on where they would like their money to go.   

In turn, we ask groups, committees, and departments to submit proposals for funding.  The 1867 Society has decided to extend the proposal deadline to February 10th, 2012.  Please visit https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9040451 to submit a proposal with detailed information about your project. The 1867 Society Executive Board will then review this information and narrow the proposals down to a final three. These three projects will be announced at our 3rd annual "Wii Support Illinois" Wii Bowling tournament on February 28th! After the announcement, student donors will be able to vote on which project will receive the funding.  In the past, campus-based projects like the Undergraduate Library and the GIS Group of the Informatics Club have received funding from loyal and generous student donors.  Learn more about past recipients here.

Once again, we urge you to submit a proposal to receive funding from the 1867 Society fund. For more information about the fund or our organization, please visit our website at www.1867society.org.  Furthermore, if you are interested in having a representative of the 1867 Society come to your organization's meeting to present more information, email us at 1867society@gmail.com or 1867campus@gmail.com.

Please share this information with classmates and colleagues.  Thank you very much for your time.

The 1867 Society Executive Board

www.1867society.org | 1867society@gmail.com

 www.youtube.com/1867society | www.twitter.com/Illinois_1867

WIS Informational Meeting 1/25/12 - 5pm

This is a reminder that the Women in Science (WIS) organization will be having an informational meeting this Wednesday, January 25th at 5pm in the ACES Library Heritage room for all those interested.  This organization is open to undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff, those in scientific industry, as well as anyone else who supports and promotes women in the sciences.

Pizza, veggies, hummus and soda will be provided for those who attend!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Courtney Leisner
WIS President
http://illinois.collegiatelink.net/organization/WIS

Alpha Omega Epsilon Spring Recruitment

Hey female engineers! Come check out Alpha Omega Epsilon, the only professional and social engineering sorority on campus! The benefits of joining A.O.E. are endless, including friendship, professional development, academic support, social activities, and leadership opportunities. Spring recruitment is here! If you’re interested in learning more about A.O.E. come to any of these events!

-Info Night: Jan 24 @ 5pm in 241 Everitt (Free Food a.k.a. Pokey Stix!)

-Interviewing Essentials and Dessert Night: Jan 25 @ 5:30pm in 106B6 EH

-Info Night: Jan 30 @ 6pm in 241 Everitt (Free Food!)

-Movie Night: Jan 31 @ 9pm, location: TBD

-Ice Skating: Feb 5 @ 1:30pm in the Ice Arena

-Potluck Dinner: Feb 6 @ 6pm in 106B6 EH

-Cookout and Games with SPD: Feb 10, time TBD at Sigma Phi Delta’s house (3^rd and Gregory)

Feel free to e-mail Jenna Diestelmeier (Vice President) at diestel1@illinois.edu, if you have any questions! Also, you can visit the website at http://www.aoetheta.org/ and sign up for A.O.E.’s recruitment mailing list!

Volunteer at the Orpheum Museum!

The Orpheum Museum and the University of Illinois are teaming up for the Girls Do Science Club (GDSC).  Volunteers are needed to help 1st-5th grade girls with a programming project.  This project is very simple, and volunteers only need to have a tiny bit of programming experience. 

GDSC events will be held on:
February 20th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
February 27th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
March 5th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
March 12th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30

(Dates may change, but will always be held on Mondays)

If you're interested in helping girls learn programming, please email ChicTech.WCS@gmail.com to sign up or request more information.

Bioprocess Engineering for Sustainability REU at Virginia Tech, Deadline: March 22, 2012

Bioprocess Engineering for Sustainability - 2012 Research Experience for Undergraduates

June 4 - July 27

Virginia Tech

This National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) gives undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to perform research and participate in educational programs in bioprocess engineering (BPE) and enjoy team-building and social activities in Blacksburg, VA.  Research areas include synthetic biology and metabolic/genetic engineering for biofuel and biochemical production, protein engineering for biopharmaceuticals, and sustainable biomaterials.  Participants will attend the 2012 American Chemical Society Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington DC from June 18-20.

Stipend: $4,000/summer, plus room and board.

Applicants should be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors in any engineering discipline with an interest in bioprocess engineering.  Underrepresented minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Application forms can be found at: http://www.bse.vt.edu/reu

Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2012.

For more information, contact: Justin Barone, BPE NSF-REU Site Director: bpe-reu@vt.edu

Summer Research at UC-Berkeley, Deadline: January 31, 2012

What: Summer Research at UC Berkeley

When: June 11 - August 10, 2012

Who: United States citizens or permanent residents interested in nanoscience (primarily from the following majors: EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics)

Why: Work with world renowned faculty members and a graduate student mentor on research areas such as energy scavenging, sensing, electronics & wireless, and mobility.  The program will provide a $4,000 stipend, room and board, travel arrangements (up to $600) and graduate school advising.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012 (10 day grace period for supporting documents)

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

Contact: Meltem Erol, merol@berkeley.edu or 510-643-7380

Women in Science RSO - Informational Meeting: January 25, 2012

Are you a woman in science who is interested in joining a community of your peers? Are you an undergrad interested in science who wants to develop a mentoring relationship with a graduate student or faculty member in science?  Are you a woman in the sciences who wants to socialize and network with others in different disciplines? Then WIS is right for you!

Women in Science (WIS) is an organization  with a new chapter on campus that was organized to support and encourage women to seek careers in research and science.  This group seeks both male and female students who want to engage in an active community of people who support women in the sciences and encourage their professional and personal development in the field.  This organization hopes to create an interdisciplinary venue/organization that brings together all women in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).  The goals of this organization are to provide a platform for women in the various sciences to interact, network and socialize in an informal setting, as well as provide valuable career development opportunities.  

 A few activities this organization hopes to plan include:
-Career development workshops that include a panel of men and women in different stages of their scientific careers in order to discuss pressing issues as we advance in our career paths
-Happy Hours providing an informal setting for undergraduate/graduate/ professor/professional women in the sciences to interact
-A field trip to Chicago to see collections at the Field Museum guided by faculty members here at UIUC

This organization is open to undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff, those in scientific industry, and anyone else who supports and promotes women in the sciences.  If you are interested, please attend an informational meeting on January 25, 2012 in ACES Library Heritage Room from 5-7pm.  Pizza and soda will be provided for those who attend!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Courtney Leisner
WIS President
leisner1@illinois.edu