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U.S. Department of State Information Session

I hope everyone is doing well today. I am providing you all with information regarding an information session that the U.S. Department of State will be conducting next week on campus. The speaker, Julie Ruterbories, has expressed interest in all majors. If there are any faculty contacts or students that may have an interest in this event, please provide them with the following information:

Next week on Wednesday, November 13^th, at 5:00PM, Julie Ruterbories, Diplomat in Residence from The U. S. Department of State will be visiting our campus to host an information session for interested students about job and internship opportunities. Attached is a PowerPoint slide with details for the information session. In addition, I am providing a statement from Julie regarding the opportunities below that may be used to help promote this event to your students:

“The U.S. Department of State – and our employees – promotes freedom and democracy throughout the world, helping countries lift themselves out of poverty to become prosperous, stable and democratic states. We’re continuously striving to find ways to work together as a country to maximize the impact of America’s resources. Now we’re asking you, one of our greatest resources, to consider a public service career with the U.S. Department of State.

With your diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, you can become part of America’s leadership, contributing your innovative thinking and global perspective to support and expand our efforts worldwide.”

November 13, 2013, 5:00 PM, Festival Conference and Student Center, Conference Room 2

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Have a wonderful evening!

-Brady Schwendeman

Brady Schwendeman Recruiting Assistant James Madison University Career and Academic Planning Employer Relations & Recruiting Services Sonner Hall, MSC 0103, Room 128 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 W: (540) 568- 7133

Are you interested in gaining international work experience and building your post-graduation job prospects? Consider doing an internship in China! During the month of November, CRCC Asia is running its annual Scholarship Program and we are giving away 15 scholarships, totalling more than $30,000 for students who wish to take part in our programs in 2014. The application is open until November 22nd 2013 and applicants will be judged on the strength of their application and phone interview, with a final decision made in the first week of December 2013.

 

CRCC Asia’s China Internship Program provides one, two, or three month internships in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Sanya. Fluent English is the only language requirement and there is a program start date each month of the year.

 

We work with over 400 top companies in China to offer a wide range of placements across various industries including finance, law, marketing/PR, engineering, accounting, pharmaceuticals, NGO's and many others. All accommodation and visa processing is included in the program, as well as a schedule of social and business events.

 

We have over 3500 alumni from more than 150 countries worldwide, who have all benefited from the CRCC Asia China Internship Program.

 

To read about our programs, please visit www.crccasia.com and to apply for one of our scholarships, please go tocrccasia.com/scholarship/ and click on the Application Form on the left of the page or click here. 

 

We look forward to seeing you in China soon!

 

CRCC Asia

About CRCC Asia

 

China Internship Program

We are the largest provider of internship opportunities and study abroad courses for students in China, with 1,2 and 3 month programs starting every month in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Sanya. We have organized over 3500 student placements in the past six years, and work with over 400 companies, across various industries including Finance, Law, Marketing/PR, Engineering, Green Tech, International Business, Pharmaceuticals, NGOs and many more.  Fluent English is the only language requirement.

 

Our programs have been reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and the BBC. CRCC Asia has also developedpartnerships with various universities, including the University of Texas Austin, the University of Wisconsin Madison and Colorado State University. You can find more information through our short video here .

 

US Internship Program

In response to the popularity of our China Internship Program, we recently launched a new program, which offers international students, especially Chinese students, a corporate internship in San Francisco, California. This caters to a growing demand of US-based international students who want  to gain practical work experience and professional development in the US. For more information, please visit http://www.crccasia.com/usinternship/

 

If you have any further questions or if you are interested in any of our Programs, then  please feel free to contact me and I would be more than happy to arrange a phone call.

 

Katie Rolfes

Marketing Associate

 

CRCC Asia LLC (USA)
703 Market Street
Suite 1401
San Francisco, CA 94103

Tel: +1 415 243 0967
http://www.crccasia.com/

Winner of the British Business Awards 2012
Winner of the Cathay Pacific China Business Awards 2010
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KAI Career and Intern Opportunities

STEM Internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Research Opportunities at National Laboratories for Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureates, Graduate Students, and Faculty in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math areas.

Please contact Amanda VanOver at Amanda.VanOver@orau.org for additional questions 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[orau.org] 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 suggested deadline dates.

CODEBREAKER Film

As the founding father of computer science and artificial intelligence, Alan Turing envisioned our digital world long before anyone else. But instead of receiving accolades, he faced terrible persecution. CODEBREAKER is a docudrama that chronicles his accomplishments, his tragic end, and his lasting legacy. Please join us for a free screening of this film. Producer Patrick Sammon will be on campus to host a Q&A session immediately following the film, and there will be refreshments served immediately after that.

When:

Monday, November 4

6:45 PM (room opens at 6:30)

Where:

HHS 2301

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Michael Kirkpatrick
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
James Madison University

NAE video contest -- $25,000 Grand Prize

In celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary, the National Academy of Engineering is launching Engineering for You (E4U), a video contest to show the impact that engineering has or will have on society. We are offering a $25,000 prize to the most inspiring 1-2 minute video focused anywhere between 1964 and 2064. The contest will run from Nov. 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014. Learn more at www.e4uvideocontest.org.

You are invited to join us in highlighting engineering achievements past, present, and future as well as make others aware of how the engineering endeavor has benefited humankind. This contest would make a great class assignment or enhance a capstone project or paper that students are already working on. In addition, the resulting video could easily end up being useful to your own institution for recruiting members and presenting the goals of your organization.

We hope that you will participate in the contest and also encourage those in your local communities to participate!  

For any additional questions, please email E4Uvideocontest@nae.edu.

CSIIP Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program

Welcome to the Virginia Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP)

With an increasing demand for skilled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workers in Virginia, the development of efficient pathways between undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees and industry has become an urgent need. With support from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) in partnership with Virginia’s Regional Technology Councils, and in collaboration with Virginia companies, Virginia colleges, and community colleges, has created the Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP). CSIIP links undergraduate STEM students to paid summer internship positions with companies throughout Virginia.

CSIIP offers a one-stop, centralized, online internship application system that provides Virginia's undergraduate STEM majors the ability to search and apply for STEM-related (summer/fall/spring) paid internship opportunities with participating Virginia-based companies that can search our database of prescreened student applications for specific skills, experience, educational background, interests and desired work locations to find the best possible candidates for their paid summer internships. Companies select students, make offers, and employ interns directly.  

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Important Internship Highlights

There is no cost for students or companies to utilize this online service.

Please use the appropriate link Students, Companies or Colleges for program access.

CSIIP has the strong support of the Center for Innovative Technology and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Events

Governor’s Press Release About CSIIP

Download CSIIP Flyer

PROGRAM GOALS

1. Provide Virginia’s undergraduate students with paid internships to explore career goals, apply classroom theory in the work place, and hone their skills on real-world projects.
2. Develop an active online venuewhere students can find the right opportunities, and industries can evaluate and train the right candidates for potential future employment.
3. Stimulate student interest in future employment within the Virginia industrial community.
4. Facilitate access for Virginia industries to highly qualified interns.
5. Foster relationships among Virginia industry, the State’s Regional Technology Councils, and Virginia universities, colleges, and community colleges.

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2014

The DOE Scholars Program is now open for application through Jan 12, 2014.  Please post the attached flier and forward this e-mail to interested departments, professors, and students.

If you have questions you may contact Barbara Dunkin at 865-574-6440 or at barbara.dunkin@orau.org.

DOE SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Explore the Possibilities!

The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2014.

Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars for more information or to apply - deadline is January 12, 2014! 

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:

• Career possibilities with the nation’s leading sponsor for scientific research
• Opportunities to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts
• Stipends of up to $650 per week (depending on academic status)
• Travel arrangements to and from appointment site

Applicants must be US Citizens and undergraduates, graduates or post-graduates of an accredited college or university.  The program is open to majors in: Engineering; Physical Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Computer Science and Information Technology; Physics; Business; Policy; Program Management; Mathematics; Statistics; Safety and Health; Accounting and Finance; Law; Communications; and other related areas.

Want to learn more about the DOE Scholars program? E-mail doescholars@orise.orau.govor visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

Registration Workshops Offered by Madison Advising Peers

The Madison Advising Peers are hosting Course Registration workshops next week.  These workshops serve as "registration refreshers" for freshmen seeking help with course registration, navigating MyMadison, and exploring course selection. 

Below are the dates, times, and locations for our workshops.  If students can not attend those workshops they can always visit our office in Wilson 102, Monday-Thursday: 10am-5pm & Friday: 10am-3pm. 

Monday, Oct. 21st @ 5:30pm, Taylor 305

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd @ 6pm, Taylor 302 

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd @ 6:30pm, Taylor 309

Thursday, Oct. 24th @ 4pm, Taylor 309

Sustainable Design and Development in Benin, West Africa

Sustainable Design and Development in Benin, West Africa

Application deadline: November 1, 2013

Travel dates: Mid-May to Beginning of June

Completion of on-line course: June – July 11^th

Courses: ENGR 411 (Required for engineering degree), ENGR 480 (Engineering technical elective)

Program Description: When we drive around and walk through the neighborhoods, I see many images that break my heart.  There is sewage and trash in the streets.  People wear filthy, torn clothes.  The children’s swollen bellies show proof of malnutrition.  I know that even if I don’t take a single picture, these are the images that will stick with me; these are the things that I will tell people about back at home.  However, when I describe these sites, people will inevitably be moved and pity Beninese people.  I expect my friends and family to ask something along the lines of, “What should we do to help?”  This is where I struggle to find an answer.

Engineering and science students will travel to Benin to see how sustainable development strategies with WATER partners have empowered and lifted people out of poverty in West Africa. Students and faculty will travel to Benin for two to three weeks from mid-May through early June, 2014 .

Students will study sustainable development practices at the Songhai Centre, a United Nations Center of Excellence. Students will visit and analyze development practice at the three Centers in Benin and will have the opportunity to see most of the entire country of Benin. 

The Songhai Center is absolutely amazing. They are able to produce so much and waste so little. This makes me think of how wasteful America is. If we implemented the technologies used at the Songhai Center, production would increase while costs and the amount of resources used would decrease.

Before I first arrived I had these preconceived notions of what the water was really going to be like. I had heard how bad it was and had envisioned brown stagnant water that was pulled from a pond and had little floaters of who knows what in it. I had envisioned it being the same water that was used to water the horses and livestock along with being the communal bathtub and restroom.  Although this seems scary the truly scary thing is that the water that they are drinking looks very similar to the water that comes out of my tap back at home. The only difference that can be noticed is when you fill up the sink. It has a brown tinge to it. But other than that it looks clean, it doesn’t smell bad, and to the common eye you really can’t tell anything is wrong with it. Unfortunately it is a haven for parasites and coli forms. Personally I thought that water that kills would look a lot different than water that is safe.  Unfortunately, I was wrong.  

Songhai Centre was founded by Fr. Godfrey Nzamujo in 1985 on one hectare of marshes given to him by the Beninese government. He started producing crops, vegetables, fruits, and fish with six de-schooled youth. Today, in its four main centers only, Songhai works on over 550 hectares of land and 46 of water, has approximately 400 employees, 500 trainees at any one time, 20,000 visitors per year, and has created a network of over 250 farms producing according to the Songhai model, delivering training, and sharing knowledge and experience. The organization has grown from one to five centers across Benin, five in Nigeria, two in Congo Brazzaville, one in Liberia, and one in Sierra Leone. In 2008, Songhai signed an agreement with the UN to replicate its model in 11 other African countries, and is currently working to open 11 new centers in Benin, including four with the Beninese government. Songhai describes itself as “a catalyst of rural transformation through productive and decent work.” Its motto – “Africa stands up” – is consistent with its purpose statement: “Building the capacities of African local communities in agriculture, agribusiness, and cottage industries to enable them to overcome poverty, and become innovative actors of development by productively and sustainably producing, processing, and marketing their own production, and by sharing knowledge with each other.”

Students will participate in a service learning project with NGO partners in Benin, and community organizations. Students will define and develop a proposal to analyze the positive progress in economic, environmental, and societal impacts of sustainable development programs in Benin. Students will perform this analysis upon return to the states, using modern engineering tools and analytical techniques.

I’m so glad that I am not leaving Benin with the same impressions I had last week.  I was so struck by the sad images I saw – the filthy streets, the malnutritioned children, the houses that were falling apart – that I was focused too much on the differences between Benin and the United States.  Now that I’ve been able to connect with some people, I can see the country for the people.  I can think of the health and clean water issues in terms of what individuals would want for themselves and their families.

What a trip it was. From the people to the smells to the food, it was all something that can only be understood through experiencing it for myself.

Though I am so far away, I have had an experience that has taught me things and shown me things I will never forget. And now, I have a choice – what to do with that experience. I am not sure what direction it will take me, but one thing is for sure, I will not let my lessons learned there slip away from me.

This program is open to all science and engineering students. Students will take two course in engineering: ENGR 411: Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering and ENGR 480: Field Studies in Sustainable Development. Students should have a strong foundation in math and chemistry, common to first year requirements in science and engineering programs

Estimate costs: Estimated Program Fee ~$1900 which covers required admissions, room (shared with 1 other student), board and transportation in Benin. Tuition for 6 credits required (6 x $323 for VA in-state tuition). Airfare to Cotonou, Benin (airport Code: COO) is not included in the program fee and must be purchased separately.

To apply for the 2014 program visit the James Madison University OIP webpage for the WATER in Benin Study Abroad Program. This program is limited to twelve participants, so be sure to apply by November 1st, 2013 to reserve your chance to "be the change".

You may also find out more information about WATER by liking our Facebook page.