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