Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment Program, Deadline: September 30, 2011

The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment program is now accepting applications to the XSEDE Scholars Program.  Please share the attached recruitment flier with underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines.

  
This year-long program will provide undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to learn more about advanced computational tools and digital resources and network with the XSEDE professional community. Among the benefits of the program are a travel grant to the November supercomputing conference in Seattle -- SC11, and opportunities to participate in online community sessions and network with researchers.

The online application form is at http://bit.ly/xsede_2011, and the deadline to apply for this program is September 30, 2011. If students have questions, they should contact Alice Fisher, Scholars Program manager at Rice University, at afisher@rice.edu. For more information about XSEDE, visit: http://xsede.org/.

SMART Scholarship, Deadline: December 1, 2011

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.

Eligibility Requirements:
-A U.S. citizen at time of application,
-18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2012,
-Able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories,
-Willing to accept post-graduate employment with the Department of Defense
-A student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application) and,
-Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page.

Participants in the SMART Scholarship program receive:
-Full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)
-Cash award paid at a rate of $25,000 - $41,000 depending on prior educational experience (may be prorated depending on award length)
-Paid summer internships
-Health Insurance reimbursement allowance up to $1,200 per calendar year
-Book allowance of $1,000 per academic year
-Mentoring
-Employment placement after graduation

To apply, please visit the SMART Scholarship website.

Extras Needed for Commericals

The Office of Public Affairs is preparing to shoot the 2011-12 commercials that will run at halftime during televised Illinois sporting events next season and we’re looking for non-speaking extras for two of the scenes.

More information about the scenes, instructions and information on how to sign up can be found at http://illinois.edu/431/final_instructions_for_extras_2011.doc.

We need a fairly large number of men and women to play students in a classroom and for an outdoor crowd scene. Roughly, we’re looking for people between the ages of 16 and 25, but basically, they need to look (from a distance) old or young enough to be one of our students. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a consent form signed by a parent.

Scenes are June 28 from 11-12:30 in the Beckman Institute and June 29 from 3-5pm in front of Foellinger Hall on the Quad. We’ll take people for one or both days. These are always fun and there’s a good chance participants will be seen on national and regional television for the next year.

CME Group - Rotational Analyst Program in Chicago, IL

As the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. Based in Chicago, with offices in New York, London, Singapore, Calgary, Houston, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington D.C., our team of more than 2,500 employees has an impact on the global economy every day. We offer:

·          The widest range of global benchmark futures and options available across all major asset classes;

·          The most advanced trading technology;

·          Industry-leading clearing and risk management capabilities;

·          A relentless customer focus, serving leading investment and commercial banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, corporations and individual traders; and,

·          A great place to work.

With this strong foundation in place, we are looking to continue growing our business in both listed and over-the-counter markets. To support this growth, we are seeking highly motivated individuals to help foster our corporate culture and uphold our core values of leading with conviction and integrity, advancing the global economy, building lasting relationships and acting with ingenuity every day.

We hope you will consider joining our world-class team.

Job Description:

The rotational program is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to develop cross-functionally within a challenging, fast-paced environment.  The two-year program will allow participants to gain experience in the functional areas of CME Group including four of the following divisions: Operations, Legal/Market Regulation, CME Clearing, Technology, Corporate Development, Finance (Corporate Finance), Products and Services, and Marketing. This structure will allow the participants to work in both the operations and business sides of the exciting derivatives business. 

Rotations will last approximately six months each.  Each participant will be paired with a sponsor who will work closely with them as a guide and mentor during the program.  The sponsor will work with divisional leaders to develop challenging work assignments where participants will have exposure to the CME Group Management Team and company-wide initiatives.  At the close of the program, participants will move into a full-time position with the help of their sponsor and CME Group Human Resources. 

Candidate Requirements:

•               Bachelor’s degree

•               Minimum 3.5 GPA

•               Relevant coursework and internships should be detailed in application

•               Strong verbal and written communication skills

•               Ability to learn quickly

•               Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, challenging situations

•               Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities

Full Time/ Monday-Friday

Annual Salary/ Full Benefits Included

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to  RotationalProgram@cmegroup.com.

IGNITE at the Illinois Leadership Center - May 16, 2011

By attending Ignite you will:

·         Learn how to lead change within organizations and practice engaged citizenship

·         Develop an understanding of the importance of forming coalitions and building community

·         Practice system thinking techniques to navigate complex organizational challenges

Date: May 16^th 2011

Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Location: Illini Union

Register online today, as spots fill quickly!

https://www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu/getinvolved/insight.asp

Illinois Leadership Center

www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu

290 Illini Union, MC-384

1401 W. Green St.

Urbana, IL 61801 USA

leadership@illinois.edu

217-333-0604 (phone)

217-265-8464 (fax)

Job Openings at Honeywell

Honeywell International has two job openings, and will be conducting an information session on April 26th, as well as interviews on April 27th.  For information on all careers at Honeywell (or to apply), including the two positions listed below, please visit their website: www.Honeywell.com/careers


Position: UOP Career Development Program
Description:

Basic/Preferred Qualifications: BS in Chemical Engineering attained by summer of 2011.

·    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time and permanent basis (does not include practical training), without sponsorship.

·    Ability and willingness to travel extensively and for long periods of time

·    Ability and willingness to travel to both domestic and international location

Description:

Your career at UOP will begin as an engineer in the Career Development Program (CDP) at UOP’s headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago).  Two initial career paths are available to CDP engineers and include Process Controls or Process Technology.  The CDP is a 24 month intensive training program where you will be prepared to transfer into Field Operating Services.  Depending on the career path you will gain experience in one or more of UOP’s key technologies through rotational assignments in Process Development, Process Controls Engineering, Design Engineering, Pilot Plant operation, Technology Services, or other challenging assignments. 

After the completion of the CDP training you will transfer into Field Operating Services where, for 3-5 years, you will travel full time to locations around the world supporting UOP customers in operating refining and petrochemicals facilities.  Engineers completing the CDP and Field Operating Services programs go on to a variety of UOP positions in Technology Service, Research and Development, Engineering, Sales, and project management.

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Position: UOP Technical Training Program (TTP)

Basic/Preferred Qualifications: BS in Chemical Engineering attained by summer of 2011.

Your career at UOP will begin as an engineer in the Technical Training Program (TTP) at UOP’s headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago).  The TTP is a 24 month intensive training program where you will be exposed to multiple UOP technologies and functional groups to prepare you for a permanent office based assignments.  Training assignments in the TTP can include Pilot Plant operation, Engineering Design, Technical Services, Process Design, Project Sales, Manufacturing, and other challenging assignments.  After the completion of the TTP you will choose from a variety of permanent positions related to your training assignments.

Upcoming SWE Events

SWE ALUMNI BRUNCH (2 POINTS)
Saturday, April, 16th, 10:45-1 pm, (Ballroom 200, Illini Union)
Come join other SWE members and meet Alumni for our Alumni Brunch. Come talk to Alumni in a very easy and carefree environment. Don't forget this is a great way to network to Alumni within your work field and don't forget there will be FREE FOOD!

RSVP by 04/12 at  https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGYxeEpEVHM1VEhSWmIyLVBwM3M5SVE6MQ 

Contact, Samantha Victor at victor3@illinois.edu or Amna Mahmud at mahmud1@illinois.edu with any questions.

"WHY GRAD SCHOOL" LUNCHEON ( 1 point)
Wednesday, April 13th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, (Room?, Engineering Hall)
Thinking about your options after graduation? What about grad school? A panel of graduate students will discuss topics like the benefits of grad school, life as a grad student, application process, funding, research, etc. Free lunch will be provided! Please RSVP here by Monday, 4/12.

Contact, Sofie at leon7@illinois.edu for more information

PROFESSIONAL LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING (0.5 POINTS)
Wednesday, April, 6th, 1:00 pm to 2:00pm, (Engineering Hall 110A) 
Come out and help plan the Alumni Banquet this April! We will be discussing ideas on what to ask alumni on the panel discussion which will be followed by a yummy buffet. Additionally we will be discussing ideas on how to make this event fun and interactive for all members. Snacks will be provided for all attending members.

Questions? Contact Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

SWE GRADUATING SENIORS
May 2012
Are you graduating in May 2012? Congratulations! Please fill the form below and join our alumni listserv: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDZqbG5QVTA0YW56WUpDa3VtX3RnbGc6MQ 

Questions? Contact Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

GRADUATING SWESTER'S DINNER (2 POINTS)
Wednesday, May 5th, 6:30 pm to 8:00pm, (Rosatis Pizza) 
Congratulations SWE seniors! Join us at Rosatis to meet with the Professional Section and learn about how you can get involved with the professional SWE.

RSVP by 05/01 at : 

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFRPR3ZwRUluWmFHa0RZWk04QjJoRHc6MQ

Questions? Contact Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

EWB UIUC will be holding the Great Lakes Workshop Conference here at the University of Illinois next Fall 2011. This event will be roughly in October or November depending on what date EWB USA chooses. In order to organize this conference, EWB will need a lot of committed and ambitious people like yourself! Following are some of the positions that I'm looking for people to take leadership roles in for organizing this conference:

1.     Webmaster:   Design Website; Update Website; Publicity

2.     Corporate Director:    Prepare Sponsorship Letter; Find corporate sponsors; work with EWB Corporate Chair; Advertise within CU community; Facebook page; Invite local professional chapters e.g. ASCE, USGBC Students

3.     Director of Logistic:     Accommodation; Parking; Transportation; Directions

4.     Marketing - Internal:    Advertise within College of Engineering

5.     Events Director:    Organize Entertainment Events

6.     Career Fair Director:    Run the Career Fair

7.     Volunteer Coordinator Director   

If you yourself will be willing to take on this leadership role or be part of a committee, please email Amna back at ewb.uiuc.vpexternal@gmail.com by 04/07 (5:00 pm)