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Advising Update - 11/13/2009 11/5/2009
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:04:42
School of Biology Advising Update - 11/13/2009
Dear students,
For those of you who missed the general biology student advisory committee meeting yesterday, here is a link to some slides that were presented:
http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ASypeh_Akk8yZGhwNm14OWdfOTJjY2tyeGZwZg&hl=en
Also, there was a preview of the new BIOLOGY STUDY LOUNGE. We will be having a grand opening party for the study lounge next Tuesday, 11/17 from 11-12pm. Come check it out! The lounge is in room 211 Cherry Emerson.
Dr. Leavey
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From December 13th - 20th (winter break) and March 20th-28th (spring break), we (myself [Allison] and fellow trip leader Colin Emerson) will be leading an expedition to Guatemala where we will teach children at a local school, learn about the history and process of agricultural cultivation and harvesting, develop the community's ecological park, and work side-by-side with independent farmers. Not only will we be exploring education, reforestation, and agricultural fieldwork in a vastly different community, but we also have opportunities to hike a volcano, practice Spanish with native speakers, try authentic Guatemalan food, visit breathtaking cultural and geographical landmarks, and actually live with a Guatemalan host family. Each trip varies, so I encourage anyone interested to check out the website: http://www.encountour.com/Home.html We will be having a meeting to discuss this opportunity on November 16 @ 7:30 in IC117 (hopefully with free pizza if we can garner enough interest!)
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Georgia Tech Student Foundation's (GTSF) Investments Seminar
Saturday, November 21
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Georgia Tech College of Management
Cost: Minimum $5 donation to GTSF Register at https://gtalumni.org/registrations/18/responses/new
Hear from prominent Georgia Tech alumni on investing, the economy and more. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, a flash drive, pen, pad and more. Most importantly, all donations are invested in the GTSF endowment, generating funds to support other student organizations and initiatives. Learn more athttp://www.gtsf.gatech.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=73&Itemid=98 .
Speakers include (among others):
• Jack Markwalter (keynote speaker), IMgt 81, Chairman and CEO, Atlantic Trust and Invesco National Trust Company
• Joe Evans, IM 71, Chairman and CEO, State Bank and Trust Company
• Garnett Keith, IE 57, Chairman and CEO, SeaBridge Investment Advisors, LLC
• Jimmy Trimble, Mgt 91, Director of Private Banking, Fidelity Bank of Atlanta
• Gary Jones, IM 71, Retired Managing Director, Credit Suisse First Boston and Professor of the Practice, College of Management
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Callaway Gardens
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Interning at Callaway Gardens® is an exciting and rewarding experience, offering unique opportunities for a number of career avenues in horticulture, education, forestry, wildlife biology and more. With a staff of approximately 500 full-time and 300 part-time employees, there is ample room to explore various facets of the organization and to advance your knowledge and professional goals.
Callaway Gardens offers two concentrated Internship Programs, one in our Horticulture and the other in the Education Department. These internships are invaluable for careers in Public Horticulture, Landscape Design, or Environmental Education.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
(All internships are 3 months, May – August)
The ten-week program (late May through mid August) offers practical work experience supplemented by classes and field trips. Students work 40-hour weeks with some evening and weekend hours required for work and study. Interns have an opportunity to develop the practical skills important to potential employers. Our interns make many professional contacts. Each intern completes a project while they are here, one of benefit to Callaway Gardens and usually related to the intern’s special area of interest.
Quotes from former interns:
“Callaway Gardens’ intern program is an excellent experience for those wishing to learn different horticultural styles and ideas.” Michele Burton, University of Arkansas
“The field trips were very valuable in broadening our knowledge and experience.” Robin Isley, North Carolina State University
“The program teaches a broad spectrum of topics that not only help your studies, but make you a more well-rounded individual.” Sam Phillips, Auburn University
Callaway Gardens
Occupying 13,000 acres in the Pine Mountain region of West Central Georgia, Callaway Gardens carries forth its founders’ desire to preserve and restore its natural areas, to protect its plants and animals and to provide public access for education, recreation and enjoyment. With a major emphasis on native plants, Callaway Gardens offers scenic walking trails, bicycle trails and drives. Areas of special interest include the John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the 7 1/2-acre Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden, and collections of hollies, azaleas and rhododendrons.
HORTICULTURE INTERNSHIP
The horticulture internship is an inclusive program that offers a look at many aspects of public gardens. All our horticulture interns get hands-on experience as they rotate through some of the following areas: production greenhouses, Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden, The Garden Trails, and display conservatories including the Day Butterfly Center – a living insect exhibit. Over the course of the internship, interns may assist with a variety of management duties including planting, watering, weeding, flora identification and inventory. During the course of the summer Interns may have the opportunity to revisit a work area of particular interest.
Horticulture Interns rotate through some of the following areas:
Trails
The Trails Department offers practical, physical, hands-on experience in a variety of natural habitats. Interns gain experience in woodland gardening and restoration; maintaining and enhancing collections of native and cultivated azaleas, hollies, rhododendrons; and duties related to nursery operations such as propagation, potting, labeling, pruning and transplanting.m Interns will learn native plants of the southeastern United States especially along the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Trail.
Day Butterfly Center
Butterfly gardening is an ever-increasing interest for gardeners and the public. The Day Butterfly Center is a premier live butterfly exhibit, showcasing tropical butterfly species as well as a number of other animals. Learn from the challenges of maintaining a conservatory with minimal pesticides. Opportunities to experience butterfly rearing, exhibit maintenance, animal husbandry, USDA regulations, exhibit horticulture, and tropical and sub-tropical plants. Learn about butterfly shipment handling and assist with education programs.
Horticulture Production
Interns will enjoy practical, hands-on work in greenhouse production with an opportunity to assist growers in production of annuals, perennials, tropicals and a wide variety of floriculture crops. Students will assist in propagation, watering, fertilizing, weeding, transplanting, potting, staking, grooming, and accurate record keeping as part of the daily routine. Career opportunities are almost endless, with former interns finding employment in retail and wholesale operations around the country.
Fruit and Vegetable Production and Landscape Maintenance
Interns experience a wide variety of horticulture activities, including tending to a small greenhouse, pruning, and helping to design display beds. They also learn about and care for vegetables, herbs, small fruits, floral borders and our home landscape demonstration garden.
Conservatory Horticulture
The John A. Sibley Horticulture Center is one of the nation’s top display conservatories and gardens. Interns learn about tropical, subtropical, succulent, and sub-Mediterranean plants in a uniquely designed conservatory. Interns work with floral crops, and outdoor floral borders, concentrating on the basics such as watering, soil amending, fertilizing, pruning, installation and maintenance, mowing lawns, and weeding. Hands-on experience with children’s elements and one-on-one interpretation, as well as working with volunteers is also important for future display managers.
EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Students interested in careers in Environmental Education or Public Horticulture greatly benefit from this internship in our Education Department. They assist and conduct educational programs in home horticulture and natural history for adults and families. Topics may include insects, snakes and birds, as well as herb gardening, garden design, butterfly gardening, and flower arranging. Interns also conduct children’s programs dealing with natural history and gardening, including art projects. Interns answer gardening and natural history questions in person, over the telephone, and through correspondence. They also assist in leading 3-mile hikes in The Preserve at Callaway Gardens®.
Where are they now?
• Cindy Sobaski, Agriculture in the Classroom Program Director, Iowa Farm Bureau
• Howell Beach, Robert Marvin/Howell Beach & Associates (landscape architects), Walterboro, SC
• LuAnn Craighton, Executive Director of the Preserve at Callaway Gardens
• Amanda SeguraGarden Education SpecialistRiverbanks Zoo and Garden
• Stephanie Duerksen, Manager of Flower Shows, Chicago Botanic Garden
• Madelaine Zadik, Manager Education & Outreach, Botanic Garden, Smith College
• Tres Fromme, MESA Design Group, Dallas, TX
• Carleton B. Wood, Executive Director, Hills and Dales Estate
The Community
Pine Mountain, Georgia is a rural community located 75 miles southwest of Atlanta. The cities of LaGrange and Columbus can be reached within a 30-minute drive from Callaway Gardens. They offer a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment choices. Regional destinations such as museums, historic sites, natural areas and other public gardens also offer free-time diversions.
Because of the rural setting, having a car is most desirable. Many students also find that bicycles are ideal for commuting to work, as well as for recreation at Callaway Gardens.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation includes an hourly wage of $7.26 and dormitory housing for a nominal cost. Interns must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Lunch is available at the Employee’s Cafeteria There are shared kitchen facilities at the dormitory.
Benefits include free admission to Callaway Gardens, access to fitness, recreation and sports facilities on a space-available basis, employee discounts in the shops on property.
How to Apply
Students wishing to apply for a position in the Callaway Gardens Internship Program should send 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter describing career goals, professional interests, and reasons for seeking an internship position, 3) three letters of recommendation to:
Intern Registrar
Education Department
Callaway Gardens
P.O. Box 2000
Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000
e-mail: education@callawaygardens.org
(706)663-5153 • FAX (706)663-6720
Students may download an application from the Callaway Gardens website at www.callawaygardens.com. All materials should be submitted by February 15. Applicants should be notified by March 31.
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Undergraduate Research News and Deadlines – November 10, 2009
1. Presenting with Pizzazz: Advanced PowerPoint 2007 – NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Thursday, November 12th
4-5:30pm
Library’s Homer Rice Center
Join facilitator Lori Critz for this session designed to give students advanced PowerPoint skills and enable them to be able to create impressive interactive slide shows. The session will cover: Using media clips such as sound and video; Using PowerPoint's built-in animation features & creating custom animation; Creating buttons in PowerPoint and assigning actions to them; Creating hyperlinks that launch another computer document from a PowerPoint slide; and Formatting/printing posters from PowerPoint.
Register by emailing urop@gatech.edu.
2. Undergraduate Research News
The November 2009 issue of the UROP newsletter is available online at: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/news/index.php
Check out the report on an award-winning team of ISYE student researchers, interviews with COA faculty member Dr. Ioannis Brikalis and Econ faculty member Dr. Ruth Uwaifo-Oyelere, a perspective from a recent Research Option graduate, and information on upcoming events. Please send an email to urop@gatech.edu with your name and address if you’d like a hard copy mailed.
3. Registering your “Research for Pay” Experience
Undergraduate Student?
Being paid for research?
Want graduate schools and recruiters to know?
If so, sign up for the FREE Undergraduate Research Assistantship Course!
Courses are as follows:
Frosh/Soph – XX 2698
Jr/Sr – XX 4698
Where XX = the school of your faculty mentor.
For example, if you work for an ME professor and you are a junior, you’d sign up for ME 4698.
Sections of the courses must be set up with your faculty mentor as instructor and permits obtained in order to register. For additional information, visit your academic advisor or undergraduate coordinator. Don’t wait too late! Sign up during Phase I registration.
**NOTE: Students participating in the Research Option and planning to use their “Research for Pay” courses as part of the requirements, MUST sign up for the Research for Pay courses in order for the hours to count.
4. The Tower, Undergraduate Research Journal
Congratulations to the staff of the Tower on the release of the inaugural print edition! Pick up a copy outside the Student Pubs office in the Flag Building, near Pandini’s in the Student Center, or in a rack in the library rotunda. Visit http://gttower.org/ for additional information on how to become involved. For additional information or to request that multiple copies be sent to your department contact Editor in Chief, Chu Yi, at editor@gttower.org.
5. Research Option – Registration Information
Students are reminded that changes are being implemented in the Research Option’s proposal and thesis writing course. The current 2-hour course (LCC 4700) will be replaced by two 1-hour courses (LCC 4701 and LCC 4702) which will better meet the option’s timeline. Students should contact the UROP office or the undergraduate coordinator for the school in which they are receiving the option for additional information. Additional information on permits and registration for all three courses can be found below:
LCC 4700 –Old Requirements for students graduating in Spring 2010
Students planning on taking the final offering of the LCC 4700 Thesis Writing Course under the older Research Option Requirements in Spring 2010 should contact the UROP office during Phase I registration. Students will be required to submit the following in order to obtain a permit: 1) finalized proposal, 2) email from faculty mentor signifying student is ready to take the course and complete their thesis, and 3) email from the UG coordinator within the RO unit approving the proposal. Students contacting the UROP office with this information during Phase I will be guaranteed registration in the course. Students not submitting all requirements during this time cannot be guaranteed a place in the course.
LCC 4701 – Proposal Writing Course
Students planning on taking the LCC 4701 proposal writing course during Spring 2010 should contact the UROP office during Phase I registration.
LCC 4702 – Thesis Writing Course
Students planning on taking the LCC 4702 thesis writing course during Spring 2010 should contact the UROP office during Phase I registration.
6. International Research Information
Interested in pursuing research in an international setting? If so, drop by the UROP table at the OIE Study Abroad Scholarship Symposium to be held Thursday, November 19th, from 5-6pm in the Student Success Center. We’ll have information on formal programs, how to incorporate research into the traditional GT study abroad program, and how to be involved in shorter term opportunities. Information on how to apply for the President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA) for international research will also be available. Several students who have participated will be in attendance to share their experiences.
7. New Mentoring Resources
Check out our new mentoring resource website for information on the “basics” on mentoring undergraduates in research, information on discipline specific ideas, and other resources. New information is being added daily, so check back often.
http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/mentoringresources.php
8. Research at RWTH Aachen University in Germany
Georgia Tech and Aachen University have embarked on a new official exchange program which includes a Summer Undergraduate Research Option. Students in the program will participate not only in full-time research, but in extensive language and culture studies and activities. Course credit will be provided for all aspects of the program. For additional information on the research aspects of the program visit: http://www.exzellenz.rwth-aachen.de/ca/bt/sqs/?lang=en. For additional information on the official GT exchange program visit: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/programs/details/RWTHAachen.php . Applications to the UROP program are due January 31, however, students must first apply through the GT OIE program.
9. UROP Faculty Materials, Supplies, and Travel Grants FY 2010
Applications for up to $1000 for materials, supplies, and travel used on undergraduate research projects during the 2009-10 school year are available. Deadlines are based on semester for which funding will be used. Applications for Spring 2010 funding are due December 3, 2009. For instructions and information visit http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/faculty.php and click on “Faculty Support”. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis with priority going to projects with no other financial support and those that impact several students.
10. Presentation Opportunity -- National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
April 15-17, 2010
University of Montana
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. This annual gathering welcomes up to 2,600 scholars and their faculty mentors from all institutions of higher learning in the United States. NCUR creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement. Abstract submission deadline is December 4, 2009. For additional information visit: http://www.umt.edu/ncur2010/
11. UROP Research Opportunities Database
Check out the UROP database listing research opportunities at Georgia Tech the UROP Research Opportunities Database. Faculty mentors, post-docs and research scientists can log in to submit projects for posting to the site. The database is searchable by subject (keywords), college/organization and school, term of project, and faculty mentor. Specific projects or general information may be posted. Faculty – don’t forget to post your lab or research group’s information soon for Spring 2010+! (Students – note, this is not the only place to find a project!)
12. Videos on UROP website, Profile Submissions Sought Check out the video blurbs on the UROP website ( www.urop.gatech.edu) in which GT students discuss their research projects and provide advice on how and when to become involved in research. Students profiles can also be found on the site. Know a student that we should profile? Have them submit their information online. Check back often for updates on both videos and profiles.
We are also looking for students involved in interesting research projects on campus to interview for our UROP newsletter. Have a suggestion? Email us at urop@gatech.edu. 13. UROP Facebook Page Interested in hearing more about upcoming Undergraduate Research events, news, funding, etc? Then join the GT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Group on Facebook. 14. JOIN OUR LISTSERV! Don’t miss out on announcements related to UG research at Tech! Join Georgia Tech’s Announcement Listserv for Undergraduate Research (UROP-news@lists.gatech.edu). The list will be a forum for announcements, upcoming opportunities, and basic information on Undergraduate Research. To sign up: Send an e-mail to sympa@lists.gatech.edu with a subject of "subscribe urop-news"
15. Undergraduate Researchers' Graduate School Registry
Sign up for the Undergraduate Researcher's Graduate School Registry sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The purpose of this registry is to facilitate connections between undergraduates and graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. More information and the submission form are available at: http://www.cur.org/ugreg/
Advising Update - 11/5/2009
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:04:44
School of Biology Advising Update - 11/5/2009
Dear students,
Hopefully you all have the courses you need for Spring 2010. If you are still having issues getting into courses you need, be sure to apply for overloads so that the departments offering those classes know that there is a demand. Sometimes a lot of overload requests will result in new sections being opened.
Have you had a great TA recently? How about nominating them for an award? If you want to, visit this link:
http://www.cetl.gatech.edu/students/tas/taaward.htm
Also, please see the attached pdf for an announcement about an (unpaid) internship at the Department of the Interior.
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Dear Biology students,
My name is Paige Cruver, and I represent you in the Undergraduate House of Representatives. This branch of the Student Government Association is responsible for allocating funds from the Student Activity Fee and for representing the student body on campus issues. Recently, for instance, the House passed a resolution expressing the student body's desire for Wingnuts and EastSide Market to be relocated to another on-campus location.
If you have any questions or comments about campus issues, have great ideas for improving the student experience, or are a member of an organization that would like to submit a request for funding, please contact me at pcruver3@gatech.edu. I would love to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Paige Cruver
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Paige Cruver
School of Biology
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Job Title: Educational Presenter
Weekend Position (10:30-5:00 on Saturdays and 11:30-5:00 on Sundays)
$9 per hour
Department: Education
Reports To: Family Program Specialist
Job Summary:
Present natural history topics in a fun and creative fashion to appeal to all ages of museum visitors. Programs will include informative presentations, crafts, animal encounters and games.
Major Functions:
• Assist with animal care and animal presentations as needed, including as part of Museum birthday party package
• Facilitate hands-on children’s activities based on a wide range of science and natural history topics.
• Interact with families and children while maintaining a safe and attractive environment.
• Assist with development and implementation of weekend educational programs.
• Provide staff support with office duties for Education department.
• Other projects as assigned to further the museum’s programming.
Experience Requirements:
• Previous experience working with young children.
• Previous public speaking or stage experience.
• Preferred background in science is helpful.
Skills and Attributes:
• Applicants must have comfort with handling animals, specifically amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. Prior handling experience is not required, but preferred.
• Ability to communicate with young children and their parents.
• Flexibility and a willingness to help out wherever needed.
• A self starter able to work independently and see projects through to completion.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
If interested please send resume to:
Kristy Richardson
Family Program Specialist
kristy.richardson@fernbankmuseum.org
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Advising Update - 10/23/2009
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:04:40
School of Biology Advising Update - 10/23/2009
Hi Students,
You may have noticed that Spring class schedules and registration time tickets are now available on oscar.gatech.edu . Now is the time to plan your courses for spring and consult with your advisor if necessary. Please be sure to let your advisor know if there are any major time conflicts between classes that you need to take. There are only a few days before registration begins that departments can change their schedules to remove major conflicts.
The link to the online advising database and advising appointment makers are below. When you login to the online database you can update your worksheet and tentative schedule planner as well as find out who your advisor is. There are a few new courses of interest for biology majors this semester and I have listed them below.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Leavey
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Cruise opportunity!
Interested in gaining some experience at sea? I am looking for
volunteers to assist in a 4 week cruise in the western north pacific
aboard the NOAA RV Oscar Elton Sette from March 17 to April 13, 2010.
The purpose of the cruise is to study the physical and biological
characteristics of the environment along a meridional transect running
approximately 5 to 25 degrees north. We are specifically interested
in the effects of the physical and chemical environment and
chlorophyll concentrations on higher trophic organisms, micronekton.
During the cruise, we'll be collecting acoustics data to study the
distribution, composition, and relative biomass of micronekton. We'll
also conduct midwater trawl operations for micronekton to groundtruth
the acoustic data. Water characteristics and currents will be
monitored via CTD cast and a hull-mounted ADCP.
All expenses will be paid by reimbursement (such as airfare and
unforeseen expenses) as well as a $1,0000 stipend will be provided.
However, note that all reimbursements are taxable, so participating in
the cruise will not result in the full $1,0000 (it'll depend on your
tax bracket; you do the math).
It may be possible to collect samples
for your research on this cruise. If you are interested in
volunteering and/or collecting samples please contact Réka Domokos at
reka.domokos@noaa.gov.
If you are still interested, here are some further information:
The Oscar Sette is an approx 80 m long vessel, and we’ll be
leaving/arriving from/to Saipen, Northern Mariana Islands. Dates are
subject to change by a few days and probably won't know till about a
month ahead of the cruise. There are about 15 or 20 crew members and
there will be much less scientists -- about 6-10. I need people to
help out with data collection and some basic processing for this
project. Duties would include watching the acoustics, making
adjustments to settings as necessary, keeping event logs and the like,
doing some acoustics data pre-processing, and taking screenshots with
data and creating .ppt's from them. Help with CTD casts and midwater
trawls will also be needed. Shifts are 12 hrs on and 12 hrs off.
There will be a bunch of paperwork prior to coming on board and
interested parties will have to fill out a medical questionnaire and
get a TB test (if they haven't had one in the last year) and a tetanus
shot (if they haven't had one in the past 1
0 years).
While no prior experience is necessary per se, I would like to have
some background to help me make a decision and to see where interested
parties could fit in the best. So, please answer the following
questions:
1) Have you any cruise experience? If yes, was it open ocean (wave
action)? What were your duties? If you have no cruise experience,
have you any kind of boating experience or staying on a ship for at
least a day in the open ocean?
2) Have you any active bioacoustic experience?
3) Have you any Matlab experience?
4) Have you any CTD experience?
5) Have you any midwater trawling experience?
6) Any reason you think you might be denied medical clearance (you
think you're in good health)?
7) Are you a US citizen? (Logistics reason for NOAA and RCUH)
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Réka Domokos, Ph.D.
Research Oceanographer
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
2570 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
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Dear Georgia Tech Administrators:
I write to make you aware of a tremendous scholarship-for-service opportunity for U.S. graduate and undergraduate students and to request that you encourage your best students to apply to the SMART Scholarship Program. This is a highly-selective, prestigious, national program that fully supports their education, including full tuition and a very generous stipend while they are in school.
The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Mathematics.
A SMART brochure is attached and the application web page is at www.asee.org/SMART. The application deadline is December 15, 2009 for the 2010 school year. SMART provides:
· Full Tuition – to any accredited U.S. University
· A very generous stipend while in school
- $25,000 for undergraduates
- $36,000 for masters candidates
- $38,000 to $41,000 for doctoral candidates
· Book allowance – $1,000
· Health Insurance
· Paid Summer internships
· All required student fees
· Travel fees for internships
Summer internships at Labs are required. In return for fully funding their education students are required work as a civilian employee at a Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) or DoD Agency (NSA, DIA, DARPA, etc.) laboratory for a period equal to the time the program paid for their school. Students must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, and be willing to work in a defense laboratory upon graduation.
There will be approximately 300 new awards this year. A list of SMART fellows from previous years is listed by University at:
http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/schools/scholar%5Fdirectory/list%5Fby%5Fschool/
While Georgia Tech is one of the top schools in terms of SMART recipients, I think we can greatly increase the number of your students supported in this program. I would appreciate your help in disseminating this information to your students, faculty, undergraduate advisors, and graduate coordinators, and by encouraging your best students to apply for this tremendous opportunity.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Knox
DoD Executive Agent for SMART, www.asee.org/SMART <http://www.asee.org/SMART> ______________________________________
Knox T. Millsaps
Professor and Chairman
Mechanical and Astronautical Engineering
700 Dyer Road, Room 338
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943-5100 USA
web: www.nps.edu/mae <http://www.nps.edu/mae>
Phone: (831) 656-2586, 656-3382
Fax: (831) 656-2238
email: millsaps@nps.edu
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PUBP 4803AL/PST 4803AL Special Topics: Stem Cell Science, Ethics, and Policy Professor Aaron D. Levine Tues/Thursday 3:35 to 4:55
Stem cells and related technologies offer the potential to advance our understanding of human diseases and lead us to a new era of regenerative medicine. Yet scientific research using stem cells raises profound ethical questions and deciding whether to support and how to regulate stem cell science has posed challenges for policymakers in the United States and around the world. This class will explore the history, current state of the art and likely future of stem cell science. To do so, we will examine different types of stem cell science (e.g. adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells) and research in related fields, such as cloning. For each topic, we will ask assess the current state of scientific knowledge, and examine relevant ethical issues and policy considerations. At the end of the course, students will have a solid grounding in the stem cell debate, complemented by an ability to assess ethical issues and participate in and contribute to policy debates on the development of emerging technologies in the life sciences
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BIOL 4803/8803 Special Topics – Protein Biology
GOAL: Emphasis is on the protein “life” from “birth” (biosynthesis) to “death” (degradation), including protein assembly disorders. Special attention will be paid to the cellular control and biological consequences of these processes and phenomena. This course will cover and integrate genetic, cell biological, biochemical and proteomic approaches to studying proteins, and will explain protein functions and protein-based pathologies within the broad biological framework. Will satisfy requirements for the Biomolecular Technology certificate. Graduate students taking this course will make presentations on review and/or research papers in the field.
OVERVIEW: Biological view of proteins, including: protein biosynthesis, processing, folding, trafficking, interactions, degradation, evolution, stress response, intracellular assemblies, amyloid and prion diseases, protein-based inheritance, protein engineering.
TARGETED AUDIENCE: Biology majors (juniors and seniors), as well as some students majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, or Biomedical Endineering, who atre interested in more in-depth knowledge of biological (rather than only chemical) aspects of proteins. Course will count as Biology Elective and will satisfy requirements for the Biomolecular Technology certificate. Will be co-taught with the graduate course (BIOL 8803) having the same title.
FORMAT: Course will meet for 3 hrs per week and will be composed of lectures (60%), seminars (30%), and discussion (10%). Seminars, covering current review and/or research papers, will be presented by graduate students, but attended by undergraduate students as well. Undergraduate students will ask questions and participate in discussion.
EVALUATION: Undergrad version. Exams (covering both lecture and seminar materials) – 75%, attendance and in-class participation – 25%. Grad version: Exams (covering both lecture and seminar materials) – 50%, seminar presentations – 25%, attendance and in-class participation – 25%.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Instructor - Professor Yury O. Chernoff.
Recommended textbook - Lodish et al. Molecular Cell Biology, 6th edition (W. H. Freeman & Co), supplemented by review and research papers in the field).
Prerequisites – BIOL 1510 or 1511, or equivalent.
Topics covered.
1. Genes and proteins
2. Methods of protein analysis
3. Protein biosynthesis
4. Protein processing and splicing
5. Protein folding
6. Chaperones and stress response
7. Protein trafficking
8. Analysis of protein-protein interactions
9. Evolution of proteins and proteomes
10. Protein degradation
11. Assembly of intracellular structures
12. Amyloids and neural inclusion diseases
13. Prions
14. Protein-based inheritance
15. Protein engineering and protein-based biomaterials
Advising Update - 10/9/2009
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:04:31
School of Biology Advising Update - 10/9/2009
Dear students,
Please plan on attending our Biology homecoming picnic on Friday, October 16th from 5-7pm. The picnic will be in the courtyard between the ES&T building and the IBB building (behind the BME/Whitaker building). Free food! (Need I say more?) This will be a great place to socialize with other bio majors, grad students, faculty and staff.
That same day is drop day, the last day students can withdraw from an individual course with a “W” grade. There are some serious implications for dropping, so you may want to refer to the announcements below if you are considering that.
Success Programs Workshop, "To Drop or Not to Drop"
To Drop or Not to Drop: Making Informed Academic Decisions Monday, Oct. 12 2-3pm, Crescent Room, Student Commons This interactive panel discussion will help students navigate the drop decision process and arrive at a conclusion that is right for them. Facilitated by Dana Hartley.
Financial aid eligibility requires that students maintain a certain GPA and also that they successfully complete 75% of all coursework attempted at GT. There is also a maximum number of hours, including transfer credits, that can be attempted for each major. As October 16, the last day to drop an individual class with a grade of "W," approaches, it's important for students who receive financial aid to remember to check on the possible financial aid implications of dropping a class. Information is available at http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/policies/sap/. HOPE recipients should also refer to http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/hope/. A financial aid advisor is available to answer any questions. Contact information is at http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/contacts/.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Leavey
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Dear students,
I would like to make an announcement about another interesting seminar in our series of pre-professional events in the School of Biology. We had about 30 students at the Pre-health seminar in September and I hope we will have even larger number at our second event, this coming Thursday, October 15th at 11 AM to 12 PM, in the School of Biology (Cherry Emerson) in the room 204.
If you are interested in education, please attend our seminar on Thursday and hear about teaching programs and opportunities. The guest speaker will Mrs. Beth Bullock Spencer, MA, M.Ed., Director of Pre-Teaching at Georgia Tech. Mrs. Spencer will talk about many issues that might interest you and also answer your questions.
Fell free to invite your friends!
Sincerely,
Dr. Mirjana M. Brockett
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JOB TITLE: Research Specialist
JOB TYPE: Full Time
PAY LEVEL: entry level, based on Emory recommended pay-scale
DAYS/HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: Department of Pharmacology
Emory University School of Medicine
5160 Rollins Research Center
1510 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322-3090
OPENINGS: 1
HOW TO APPLY: Please email a copy of your unofficial transcript, email/phone contact information for two references, and your resume to dsha@pharm.emory.edu .
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WHEN TO APPLY: Before NOON on Oct 14th, 2009
START DATE: Oct. 15, 2009
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Pharmacology is a basic Science Department in the School of Medicine at Emory University. More information about our research can be found at: http://www.pharm.emory.edu/lianli/LiLabWebSite/LiLabFramesetHome.htm
QUALIFICATIONS: A recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, etc)
JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary function of this position is to assist the Principal Investigator in the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology with experiments involving molecular biology, cell biology, immunocytochemistry, and mouse genetics techniques. This individual must have the ability and enthusiasm to learn new techniques and be willing to commit at least two years in the lab. In addition to assisting with general organization and maintenance of the lab, the individual in this position will work with radioactive materials and research lab animals.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator. May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases. Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Performs related responsibilities as required by a principal investigator.
THIS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contacts:
Di Sha
Lian Li Laboratory
Department of Pharmacology
Emory University School of Medicine
5160 Rollins Research Center
1510 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322-3090
Email: dsha@pharm.emory.edu
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MARINE RESOURCES POPULATION DYNAMICS WORKSHOP
Applications are due on October 14, 2009.
January 2-8, 2010 Summerland Key, Florida
All expenses paid for the 15 undergraduate students selected to participate.
Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service and Virginia Tech.
Do you like math and receive A's in your math courses? Do you have a basic understanding of ecology? Do you want to play an important role in the conservation and management of our environment and natural resources? If so, the field of population dynamics may be right for you.
In the past six years, 91 students representing 58 colleges and universities in 26 states have participated in this workshop. All 91 replied that they would recommend this workshop to others and 74% of the participants agreed that they had developed a better sense of what they would like to do for a career because of the workshop.
For more information and to find application materials, visit our website at: http://www.nmfs.vt.edu/workshops.htm
On the website you will also find information about our six week summer program.
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SAIC Georgia Tech Student Paper Competition Information
(Note: Please forward this information to anyone who might be interested)
SAIC Student Paper Competition
The Chief Technology Officer of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), in conjunction with the local SAIC offices, has instituted this annual student paper competition to recognize technical excellence at Georgia Tech and to foster the development of closer ties between the company and the university.
SAIC will present 15 awards for a total of $7500 for outstanding technical papers in the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, computer sciences, medicine, and science and technology policy.
Awards will be made to students at the undergraduate level, the master's level, and the Ph.D. level. Papers may be prepared in support of university courses, professional society competitions, or technical publications. SAIC reserves the right to keep a copy of each submitted paper for its records. For papers co-authored with faculty members or with other non-student authors, the relative contribution must be indicated in the email accompanying the submission (e.g. student-x%, faculty-y%).
An awards banquet and dinner will be held to honor all 15 student finalists, their faculty sponsor, and their guests. At the awards banquet, 5 first prize winners will be announced, and will receive a check of $1000 for the student or student team (team members will equally share the award). The remaining 10 second prize winners will receive a check of $250 for the student or student team to share. Each of the 15 finalists will also receive a framed certificate honoring their accomplishment.
To Enter
Submitted papers must not exceed 25 pages in length (typed double spaced, minimum font size 10 point, and including figures and references). Reprints of technical journal publications are also acceptable if they do not exceed 10 pages in length. Submitted papers or publications should have been written or published in the last year (2008-2009). The deadline for submissions is:
5 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2009.
All entries must be submitted electronically in a PDF format to the following email address:
saicpaper@dev.gatech.edu
The following information must be included in the email accompanying the papers:
Paper Title:
School or Department:
Primary Student Author:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Home Phone:
Office or School Phone (if different):
Degree Being Pursued When Paper Written (PhD, MS, BS):
Faculty Sponsor:
School or Department:
Email Address:
Office Phone:
Other Student Author(s) with percent participation:
Faculty Author(s) with percent participation:
Other Author(s) with percent participation:
As SAIC is constantly searching for good candidates for future employees, it is our policy to forward the names of entrants to SAIC's human resources (HR) department. Your name will be kept confidential, and will not be used for any purpose other than a minimal level of career recruitment. Please indicate in the email if you DO NOT want your information forwarded.
Questions may be directed to: saicpaper@dev.gatech.edu. No submissions will be considered after the deadline.
Selection Procedure and Criteria
The selection panel will consider three primary criteria in the selection process:
1) originality or uniqueness of the work,
2) significance of the results, and
3) effectiveness of the presentation.
Papers will be submitted to an SAIC selection panel for evaluation and selection. All participants will be notified of the results.
Awards Dinner and Ceremony
Finalists will be announced on or about November 5, 2009 and awards will be given out at the awards banquet, presently scheduled for November 19, 2009. The time and location of the awards banquet will be announced at a future date. Invitees to the dinner will include finalist authors, their guests, their faculty project sponsors and their guests, and SAIC staff. Pictures and a short article describing the awards ceremony will be published in an SAIC company periodical.
About Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
SAIC is a leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions to all branches of the U.S. military, agencies of the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other U.S. Government civil agencies, as well as to customers in selected commercial markets. With more than 45,000 employees in over 150 cities worldwide, SAIC engineers and scientists solve complex technical challenges requiring innovative solutions for customers' mission-critical functions. SAIC had annual revenues of $10 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. SAIC: From Science to Solutions® **************************************************************
Exception to Flat Tuition Rate for Study Abroad Programs
OIE is happy to announce that our study abroad programs have been given an exception to the new flat tuition rate. Students accepted to study abroad programs will be charged a per credit hour rate instead of the flat rate. This keeps study abroad an affordable and attractive option!! Please direct questions about this to study.abroad@gatech.edu.
Spring 2010 Study Abroad Applications
Application deadlines for Spring 2010 Exchange Programs are now being accepted. (Some deadlines have already passed.) Exact deadlines for each program can be found in our application packet at http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/forms/pdfs/ApplicationInstructions-Exchange&Study+WorkAbroadPrograms.pdf.
Intercultural Workshops Available through OIE
Any academic unit or campus department may contact OIE for customized intercultural workshops! If you have questions, please contact study.abroad@gatech.edu.
Important Dates:
Ongoing Monday nights, 6-7pm: International Coffee Hour, I-House
Thursday, October 8, 11a-noon: Study abroad info sessions (German & Russian-speaking countries : Student Center Piedmont Room; Chinese-speaking countries : Student Center Crescent Room)
Tuesday, October 20, 10a-2pm: Study & Work Abroad Fair, Student Center Ballroom
November 16-20: International Education Week
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I am writing to let you know about an undergraduate research competition that we are hosting here in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University. We are accepting applications now for a competition where we will invite 10-12 students to FSU to present a poster on their research. The event will take place on the weekend of Nov. 14, and travel expenses will be borne by our department. The posters will be judged for originality, creativity and execution, and awards of $1500, $750 and $500 will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, respectively. The deadline for sending in the application is October 23rd. Please encourage potential undergraduate student participants to apply by sending us a one-page description of their research project to fsu_award@chem.fsu.edu along with information about their career goals, GRE and/or GPA scores, and a letter of recommendation from their research advisor (see https://www.chem.fsu.edu/competition.php for the full information). The deadline for sending in the application is October 23rd.
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Become a part of the future of healthcare..
The field of human genetics is quickly becoming an integral part of modern medicine.
What role will you play?
Genetic counselors play an important role in making genetic information accessible and useful for medical professionals and the general public.
Interested in learning more about genetic counseling as a career?
Join us for a brief informational session
Saturday, November 14, 2009
11:30am-12:30pm
Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Information and Reservations: 404.778.8518
Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the National Society of Genetic Counselors
Advising Update - 10/1/2009
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:02:21
School of Biology Advising Update 10/1/2009
Hi Students,
I hope you are all having a good semester so far. If you are in need of academic advising to discuss your midterm progress, feel free to schedule an appointment with your advisor using the links below.
Seniors – the Biology degree petition deadline is next Friday, Octber 9th. If you have not already completed a degree petition with your advisor pleas do so immediately.
Everyone please mark your calendar for the School of Biology Homecoming Picnic. It will be from 5-7pm on Friday, October 16th. All Biology majors, alumni, faculty and staff are invited. It will be held in the ES&T quad between IBB and ES&T.
Take care,
Dr. Leavey
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Are you doing undergraduate research? Consider submitting an article, news brief or progress report to The Tower, the GT research journal. The deadline is October 8th. For more information visit:
http://ejournals.library.gatech.edu/tower/index
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Des Moines University's new Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program - the DMU Health P.A.S.S. - is a great way for promising college sophomores and juniors to prepare for and enhance their chances of getting into medical school and other health professions programs. Offered for the first time July 11-31, 2010, the program is high-quality, hands-on and FREE.
Health P.A.S.S. will provide participants with well-rounded perspectives on what it's like to be a medical school student in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. In the program's courses, clinical opportunities and practical exposure, students will gain the confidence that they can achieve a degree and career in any of Des Moines University's four clinical areas- and the knowledge they need to get started. In addition, Des Moines University will provide a travel stipend and cover the full costs of participants' meals, materials and accommodations in a residence hall at nearby Drake University.
Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Preference will be given to qualified applicants from populations under-represented in medicine and health care, including minority, low-income and/or first-generation college students. Students must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0. The application deadline for the DMU Health P.A.S.S. program is February 1, 2010.
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University offers all graduate programs in its three colleges: Health Sciences, Osteopathic Medicine, and Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. All DMU programs focus on medicine and the health sciences, so faculty and students share a common orientation toward patient care. Located in a beautiful neighborhood of Iowa's capital city, DMU prioritizes student learning and success.
Key components of the Health P.A.S.S. Program include
• Lectures and presentations by top faculty on topics in the basic sciences, anatomy, medical procedures, diabetes, musculoskeletal injury and research
• An introduction to physical diagnosis and related procedures
• Shadowing of doctors and other care providers in the DMU Clinic on campus
• Information sessions on professions in medicine and the sciences
• Information sessions on how to plan academically for medical school
• Medical school mock interviews and tips on the application and admission process
• Meaningful, informal interactions with DMU faculty, students and staff.
http://www.dmu.edu/healthpass/
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Omicron Delta Kappa - Apply Today! Due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd!
*Fall 2009 Recruitment is underway! Please read below for details*
Omicron Delta Kappa places emphasis upon the development of the whole person,
both as a present member of the college community and as a prospective
contributor to a better society. The society believes that while good
scholarship and intellectual development are the chief objectives of the
college years, the life of the mind is not the only life students will have to
cope with as the result of their college experience. There are also important
lessons and personal qualities, which one learns and develops through an
integrated program of academic and extracurricular education.The founders of
ODK formulated the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility
in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college
life should cooperate in a worthwhile endeavor, and that outstanding students,
faculty, and administration members should meet on a basis of mutual interest,
understanding, and helpfulness. On campus, Omicron Delta Kappa contributes to
Georgia Tech by sponsoring events such as:
· The *Georgia Tech Leadership Conference*
· The *State of the Institute Address*
· The *Pettit Scholarship*
· The *ODK Senior Salute Award*
· *ODK Friend of the Student Award*
*Be a part of one of Georgia Tech's Finest! The application can be found via the
following link: http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/odk/resources/ODKapp.doc
Applications are due Friday, October 2nd at 5pm. Applications should be
submitted to the ODK mailbox in the Student Involvement Office on the
second floor of the Student Center Commons in Room 2211. For more information,
please visit our website at http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/odk/ or email Ryann Kopacka at rkopacka@gatech.edu.
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If you are in need of a good part time job, you may want to consider contacting this company:
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I hope all is well with you and that you’re enjoying this cooler weather! John and I just wanted to touch base and give you an update on our business, Hire InTuition.
Both of us graduated from Georgia Tech in May and have been working full time to grow our venture. Our main goal has been to provide Atlanta companies with a flexible, high quality human resource option during these tough economic times by offering inside access to the best college students in Atlanta on a part-time basis. If you know of anyone who could potentially benefit from our services or someone who may want to learn more about the concept, we would really appreciate any and all referrals.
Finally, Hire InTuition was featured in Young Money Magazine a few months ago, and we wanted to share the article with you. Click on the link below to visit the story:
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Advising Update - 9/18/2009
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:53:48
School of Biology Advising Update - 9/18/2009
Hi Everyone,
Check out the career and involvement opportunities below and have a great weekend!
Dr. Leavey
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Students,
Someone you know may be interested in the professional education course
offered by our faculty Oct 15-16, in biologically-inspired design (BID).
BID is the method and practice of using biological principles to create
innovative products and designs. You probably have some familiarity with
this-velcro is one of the more famous examples, and was inspired by how
plant burs stick to a dog's fur. High speed bullet trains, snake-like
tidal power generators, or self-cleaning paints are other examples you
may have heard about. The two day workshop will introduce participants
to BID through intensive, hands on activities that culminate in a
conceptual design based around the participant's interest. The course
will cover ways to effectively choose problems, search and define
problems the right biological questions, and transfer such principles
into a human-produced define, as well as examining recent examples of
successful BID designs. For more information, visit this site:
http://www.dlpe.gatech.edu/bio
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Marc Weissburg
Assoc. Professor and Co-director, Center for Biologically Inspired Design
www.cbid.gatech.edu
Professional Short course in Biologically-Inspired Design http://www.dlpe.gatech.edu/bio
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A representative from Southern Teachers Agency will be interviewing at
Georgia Tech
Thursday, October 8, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Student Success Center
Submit resumes through Career Buzz by September 26:
https://gatech-csm.symplicity.com/students/ <https://gatech-csm.symplicity.com/students/>
We look forward to meeting students who are interested in careers as teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators in private/independent PK-12 schools around the south. Please encourage your students to attend.
· STA works with hundreds of schools around the South.
· Certification not required for most middle- and high-school jobs
· Certification is required for elementary teaching positions
· Math, science & language majors strongly encouraged to apply
· Placement services are always FREE for candidates
STA provides personal service as you search for a great teaching job.
We are your advocate in a competitive job market.
Southern Teachers Agency
When only the best will do!
R. Carey Goodman, Ph.D.
Director
7 Elliewood Ave., Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel (434) 295-9122
www.SouthernTeachers.com
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is an annual 3-5K noncompetitive walk held at various locations throughout the country. Atlanta is one of the major cities involved, contributing to a total donation of $60 million last year toward the fight against breast cancer. This is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember people we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to help end this disease.
This year's event will be held on Saturday, October 24 at Atlantic Station. Georgia Tech Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is searching for motivated individuals, groups, and organizations to join us in this event. The goal is to create one big team from Georgia Tech and compile everyone's fundraising efforts into one large donation.
By joining the team, every individual/organization will have the responsibility to raise a minimum of $15 per person participating. The top two individuals or organizations that raise the most money will receive an award for their efforts. Some ways money can be raised include through personal/family/friend donations, individual fundraising efforts, or through a joint fundraising effort on campus with CAC. If interested, more information will be available about fundraising.
If you or your organization is interested in participating, please contact me at mpathak3@gatech.edu for further information. If you wish to join the team right away, please sign up at http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCFY10SouthAtlantic?pg=entry&fr_id=19944 and join the team named "Georgia Tech CAC". The deadline for organizations to join will be Tuesday, October 6 at 9pm. This is to ensure that everyone has enough time to fundraise.
So join the team. Join the fight. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it. Make strides against breast cancer!
Sincerely,
Munir G. Pathak
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Tech Students,
The Georgia Tech Alumni Association Mentor Jackets program matches 2nd
year students and above with experienced professional alumni to foster an
exchange of ideas, friendship and expertise. Students who participate in
this program will benefit directly from Alumni mentors seeking to inspire,
educate and connect with you and help contribute to your professional
goals and personal development.
Mentor Jackets will offer 4-6 programs and events throughout the 2009-10
academic year specifically for student participants and their alumni
mentors. This is an amazing opportunity for students to start gaining
valuable experience by connecting with the vast Georgia Tech Alumni
Network.
Participation in the Alumni Association's Mentor Jackets program is
voluntary for students in their second year or above. If you are
interested in participating, please click here
https://gtalumni.org/registrations/16/responses/new and sign up BY
SEPTEMBER 24th. Questions? Please contact us at mentoring@gtalumni.org .
Thank you and Go Jackets,
Mentor Jackets
Georgia Tech Alumni Association
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Advising Update 9/11/2009
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:27:22
School of Biology Advising Update - 9/11/2009
Hi Everyone,
Did you know that the School of Biology has a computer lab that you can use? The lab is room 206 Cherry Emerson and is open during business hours (8-5 M-F). In addition to the computers, there is a printer available for use as well. The cost is $0.04/page and to print, follow these directions:
1) Send the print job to the BIO-BLACK printer
2) Logon to the Dell PC in the right front corner of the room next to the printer (with your GT account)
3) Swipe your Buzzcard on the Dell PC
4) Select your print job
Seniors graduating in spring – don’t forget to meet with your advisor SOON to complete a degree petition.
Have a good weekend,
Dr. Leavey
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Fall Career Fairs:
· Georgia Tech Career Fair
Mon Sep 14 and Tues Sep 15
Location: Campus Recreation Center (CRC) 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
http://www.career.gatech.edu/careerfair/
· Biotechnology Career Fair
Thu Sep 17 Location: Biotechnology Complex 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
http://careerfair.bme.gatech.edu/
· Georgia Tech Study & Work Abroad Fair
Tue Oct 20 Location: Student Center Ballroom 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Here are some tips to help you most effectively navigate a Career Fair:
· Prepare! Before the career fair, prioritize a list of approximately 10-15 companies you plan to talk to.
· Dress to impress. Wear professional attire (a suit if possible).
· Try to carve out a significant time slot (approximately 2 hours) to dedicate to the career fair each day.
· Take a leather binder with copies of your resume printed on good paper (you can buy both at the GT bookstore).
· Practice a 30-second introduction including your name, major, year, why you’re interested in their company, and what type of position you’re looking for.
· Start each conversation with a firm handshake and a confident smile (even if you’re feeling nervous, which is perfectly normal!).
· To calm your nerves, remind yourself that career fair recruiters are often young GT alumni who were in your shoes just a few short years ago!
· Ask about next steps and write them down. If the recruiter tells you to apply on their company website, be sure to do so even if it seems like submitting your credentials to a black hole. (Students really do get jobs this way!).
· Ask for the recruiter’s business card or email so that you can send them a follow-up thank-you email. Attach an electronic copy of your resume to this email.
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Interested in volunteering abroad? Want to improve children's global healthcare?
During Winter and Spring Break of 2009-2010, the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) will be sending a group of GT students abroad to volunteer at a children's clinic and reach out to the surrounding community. The trip destinations for the winter trip are Costa Rica and Nicaragua. If you are interested in this amazing service opportunity, please see attached files for detailed information.
Applications for the FIMRC Trips are due at 11:00pm on September 22, 2009 to Ahmet Eser/Amanda Jara at fimrc.trip@gmail.com. (Email for Application)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you,
Jennifer Lin
FIMRC President
jenroselin@gmail.com
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The SGA Academic Advising Committee is looking for new members from the College of Science. The committee did a campus wide survey of academic advising, and they will be analyzing that data and sharing the results with the departments. They are also work on publicity to get more students to advisors and to realize that resource is there. We want to get some students who want to make an impact on the academic experience for the student body. We hope you'll apply! (See the attached brief application). They are due on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Be the Change Day Atlanta 2009
Do you want to Be the Change in our Community? This is your chance to do so! Come volunteer with us at Be the Change Day!
What: Be the Change Day Atlanta-wide volunteering
When: Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 7 AM to 1 PM
Where: Meet at the Kessler Campanile and then go to service sites around Atlanta
Come eat FREE breakfast and listen to our guest speaker!
To see our different events and register please visit http://www.saalt.org/pages/btc09-atlanta.html . If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Philanthropy@gtsigrho.org or 678.431.9202. You can also find us on Facebook at "Be the Change Day Atlanta 2009". Thanks and see you then!
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Advising Update 9/3/2009
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:51:59
School of Biology Advising Update - 9/3/2009
Hi Everyone,
The biology advising database is up and running again. To access the database go to:
http://undergrad.biology.gatech.edu/student/login.php
or navigate through the link on the current student page of the biology website. On the database you can find out who your advisor is and use the online student/advisor worksheet (graduation checklist), and use the tentative schedule tool to plan the courses you want to take in upcoming semesters.
A lot of great opportunities have come across my desk and I’ve listed them below, internship and research opportunities first and then the campus activities.
Have a great week, study hard and good luck on your first set of exams.
Dr. Leavey
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is excited to announce the opening of the application for the 2010 Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program. The INRO program is intended for students who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research who are interested in exploring career opportunities in the areas of allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases.
INRO participants will have the opportunity to:
• Hear scientific lectures from prominent scientists.
• Interview with scientists for potential research training positions at the Institute's Maryland and Montana laboratories.
• Tour Institute laboratories and see the state-of-the-science technologies.
The 4-day exploratory program takes place on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, February 1–4, 2010. NIAID will pay all expenses for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals. Candidates who are a full-time college-level junior or senior, medical school student, or doctoral candidate, attending a 4-year accredited U.S. college or university, and from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible for this program.
Applications accepted between August 15 and October 15, 2009.
For more information, visitwww.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro.
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accepting applications for the fourth annual Frank and Sara McKnight Awards in Molecular Sciences. We will offer awards in three areas: Chemistry, Biophysics or Computational Biology and Biological Chemistry. These prizes are designed to recognize undergraduate students with a commitment to scientific research and a record of academic achievement. Approximately fifteen finalists will be chosen from the applicants, and they will be invited to attend a scientific retreat hosted by the Department of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern. There, students will present a poster describing their research. Three young researchers will be awarded prizes in each category (3rd: $500; 2nd: $1000; 1st: $2000). Please share this opportunity with your outstanding undergraduates and encourage them to apply. If there are other pools of qualified students in your institution, we would appreciate it if you could forward this announcement to them, too.
The application process is simple and requires only a brief description of their research experience, a letter of support from their mentor(s) and the usual numerical metrics. We need to receive these applications by October 1, 2009 by email to McknightPrize@utsouthwestern.edu. Students should include Chemistry Prize, Biophysics Prize or Biological Chemistry Prize in the subject line. The attached flyers detail the application procedure. Thank you for supporting our effort to celebrate research in the molecular sciences. Every year we are encouraged by witnessing the passion and vibrancy that fills these young scientists.
More information including previous winners can be found at:
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/mcknightprize
In addition to our desire to recognize excellence in undergraduate research, we host this competition to familiarize undergraduates with the exciting opportunities for graduate education at UT Southwestern. In that regard, more information about the graduate programs at UT Southwestern can be found at the links below.
Graduate program in chemistry:
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/graduateschool/chemistry.html
Graduate program in molecular biophysics and computational biology:
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/graduateschool/molecularbiophysics.html
Graduate program in biological chemistry:
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/graduateschool/biologicalchemistry.html
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Announcing the Seventh Annual
MARINE RESOURCES POPULATION DYNAMICS WORKSHOP
January 2-8, 2010
Summerland Key, Florida
All expenses paid for the 15 undergraduate students selected to participate.
Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service and Virginia Tech.
Do you like math and receive A's in your math courses? Do you have a basic understanding of ecology? Do you want to play an important role in the conservation and management of our environment and natural resources? If so, the field of population dynamics may be right for you.
In the past five years, 91 students representing 58 colleges and universities in 26 states have participated in this workshop. All 91 replied that they would recommend this workshop to others and 74% of the participants agreed that they had developed a better sense of what they would like to do for a career because of the workshop.
For more information and to find application materials, visit our website at: http://www.nmfs.vt.edu/workshops.htm
Applications are due on October 14, 2009.
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1. Benefits and Rewards of Undergraduate Research
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:00pm - 5:00 pm Student Center, Room 319
Interested in learning more about how to become involved in research as an undergraduate student? Then, join us at one of our fall information sessions. We’ll talk about the possibilities available to students and discuss how to find a project. Several students will be in attendance to provide their personal perspectives and answer questions. We’ll also cover funding for research, summer opportunities, and UROP programs to support students in research, including two student organizations. For additional information, contact urop@gatech.edu.
2. Undergraduate Research News
The August 2009 issue of the UROP newsletter is available online at: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/news/index.php
Check out the interviews with students on research in music, computing, and environmental sciences, an update from two students who participated in research in Germany this past summer, information on upcoming events, and an article on changes to the research option! Please send an email to urop@gatech.edu with your name and address if you’d like a hard copy mailed.
3. Student Activities Board for Undergraduate Research (SABUR) Fall Kick-Off Meeting
Interested in promoting undergraduate research on campus or in attending meetings with presentations on topics related to research? Then check-out GT’s Student Activities Board for Undergraduate Research (SABUR). The group’s first meeting of the Fall semester will be Tuesday, September 1st, 11am-12noon, Location Student Center, Room 319. For additional information (including meeting location) contact President Ramya Parthasarathy at ramyah@gatech.edu.
Also, mark your calendar for the group’s 2nd meeting on September 22nd at 11am in Student Center Room 343. Dr. Robert Berry, Director of the Law, Science and Technology Program will discuss legal, ethical, and policy implications of life sciences research and biotechnologies. Additional details forthcoming.
4. The Tower, GT’s Undergraduate Research Journal – Fall Info Meeting
Interested in being a part of The Tower Undergraduate Research Journal? Come join us in the Crescent Room of the Student Center on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30-7:00 pm for our welcome meeting and learn more about us! For more information visit: http://gttower.org/ or email Editor Chu Yi at editor@gttower.org. (New students and experienced researchers are both welcome!)
5. PURA Information Session
Thursday, September 24, 2009 11am-12 Noon Student Center Room 301
Interested in being paid for part-time research work? Then, attend an information on session on the President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA). Eligibility, timing, and application tips and hints will be discussed. This is suggested for all students thinking of applying for Spring 2010 awards. For additional information, contact pura@gatech.edu. (Applications for Spring 2010 salary awards are due October 19th)
6. Research Option – Information Session & Changes in the Option
Thursday, October 8, 2009 11am-12 Noon Student Center Room 301
Heard of the Research Option, but want to know more? Then, attend our fall information session on the option. We’ll discuss how to become involved, the requirements, and make suggestions on how to fit this into your schedule. We’ll also hear from at least one Research Option alumna on their experience with the program. For additional information, contact urop@gatech.edu.
NOTE: Students planning on graduating with the option in Spring 2010 or later should be aware that changes are being implemented in the Research Option’s proposal and thesis writing course. The current 2-hour course (LCC 4700) will be replaced by two 1-hour courses (LCC 4701 and LCC 4702) which will better meet the option’s timeline. Students should contact the UROP office or the undergraduate coordinator for the school in which they are receiving the option for additional information. Students who have submitted an online intent form will be provided specific information on the transition via email.
For additional information on the Research Option visit: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/research_option/index.php
7. What Makes a Great Mentor? Annual Workshop on Mentoring UGs in Research
Join us as we cover the “basics” of mentoring undergraduates in research in this interactive session. We’ll discuss timely tips, provide a set of key resources, and hear directly from students and experienced mentors.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
11am-1pm
Klaus Building, Room 1116E
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP by Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at http://fall09mentoringworkshop.eventbrite.com/
8. Spring 2010 Undergraduate Research Symposium – Save the Date for March 16, 2010!
This year’s annual spring symposium will be held earlier due to Georgia Tech’s hosting of the ACC Undergraduate Research Conference later this spring. Save the date for Tuesday, March 16, 2010! Information on participation will be available in December.
9. UROP Research Opportunities Database
UROP is happy to announce that a new tool has been developed through which undergraduate students can find additional information on opportunities in research at Georgia Tech– the UROP Research Opportunities Database. Faculty mentors, post-docs and research scientists can log in to submit projects for posting to the site. The database is searchable by subject (keywords), college/organization and school, term of project, and faculty mentor. Specific projects or general information may be posted. Faculty – don’t forget to post your lab’s or research group’s information soon!
10. Videos on UROP website, Profile Submissions Sought Check out the video blurbs on the UROP website ( www.urop.gatech.edu) in which GT students discuss their research projects and provide advice on how and when to become involved in research. Students profiles can also be found on the site. Know a student that we should profile? Have them submit their information online. Check back often for updates on both videos and profiles. 11. UROP Facebook Page Interested in hearing more about upcoming Undergraduate Research events, news, funding, etc? Then join the GT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Group on Facebook. 12. JOIN OUR LISTSERV! Join Georgia Tech’s Announcement Listserv for Undergraduate Research (UROP-news@lists.gatech.edu). The list will be a forum for announcements, upcoming opportunities, and basic information on Undergraduate Research. To sign up: Send an e-mail to sympa@lists.gatech.edu with a subject of "subscribe urop-news"
13. Presentation Opportunities (2)
Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
November 13, 2009
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
The Twentieth Annual Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics invites undergraduate authors to submit abstracts on their research. The deadline for submission of abstracts and to register for the Symposium is September 14, 2009. Instructions for preparation of your abstract (see Abstract Format), abstract submission, and registration information are available online at http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_undergrad/ugsymp
Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & International Research Conference
November 12-15, 2009 The Woodlands, Texas (near Houston)
On November 13th and 14th, students from North America and abroad will join distinguished researchers at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & International Research Conference for a celebration of research accomplishments. Undergraduate and graduate students will present research, participate in mentoring and networking activities, panel discussions, and other events. Poster presentations are accepted as space permits, so register and submit your abstract early (Deadline October 14, 2009.) Presentations are accepted in all areas of science and engineering. For additional information visit: http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/src.shtml
14. Research Internship Opportunities
Pasteur Foundation Undergraduate Research Summer Internships in Paris
The Pasteur Foundation of New York offers its Internship Program to U.S. undergraduates to conduct 10-week summer internships at the Institut Pasteur. Our goal is to encourage students in the pursuit of a scientific career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience. During the internships, interns will carry out research supervised by a lab mentor. For additional information visit: http://www.pasteurfoundation.org/zuccaire.html
15. Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars
The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars program is a competitive scholarship program that allows undergraduates to conduct independent research in the laboratories of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience. The Scholars are mentored for one year by mentors in state-of-the-art laboratories and will develop their own research project. Students majoring in engineering or the sciences with an interest in bioengineering and/or bioscience research are eligible. Applications are due September 15th – for additional information visit: http://www.ibb.gatech.edu/education/petit_scholars/**************************************************************
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Kids@Kollege is currently accepting applications for committee members for this school year. Kids@Kollege is a non-profit, philanthropic organization whose mission is to bring underprivilaged children from the Atlanta area to Tech for a day in the spring. This event benefits the local Boys and Girls Clubs, near-by children shelters, and other Atlanta-based children organizations by giving kids a day of interactive science experiments, recreational activities, and food with Georgia Tech students and faculty. Kids@Kollege began as an event held by the Freshmen Activities Board during the spring of 2008, and won The 2008 Burdell's Best Award for "Best Short Term Service Project." Our event brings together the Georgia Tech student body, student athletes, and faculty with local area children to create friendships and bonds that spark excitement for a college education. Last year, Kids@Kollege received the 2009 Burdell's Best Award for "Best New Organization". In addition to our main spring event, we hold fundraising events throughout the year such as donut sales, and a possible dunk tank or Homecoming booth. Overall, Kids@Kollege has been highly successful, and we are continuing to grow as a reputable organization on campus.
This year, we are looking to add 20 members to our organization. These members will be led by an executive board, comprised of 10 members from the previous year. Kids@Kollege is a fun, rewarding organization, and we are looking to add outgoing, motivated, and committed individuals. The time commitment includes weekly Monday night meetings, as well as any additional outside preparation needed.
Attached please find the application. If you are interested in applying but have further questions, feel free to email me at swethering3@gatech.edu any time! Applications are due Friday, Sept. 4 at midnight.
For more information, please visit our website at http://kollege.gatech.edu.
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Your organization is invited to be a part of Georgia Tech's premiere community service initiative: TEAM BUZZ. Since 1997, TEAM Buzz has offered service opportunities that encourage thousands of Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff, and school affiliates to participate in community service projects around Atlanta. Georgia Tech Alumni from across the nation also participate, reuniting in their local communities to partake in service projects and reminisce about their time at Tech. TEAM Buzz is a time for the Georgia Tech family to grow closer and grow wiser through service to others.
We would love for you to partner with TEAM BUZZ in the following ways:
Starting Monday, Aug. 31st - Sept. 14th, registration for Project Coordinators will open at http://www.teambuzz.org. Project Coordinators are students who help manage and organize other students volunteers at specific service projects during TEAM Buzz. This role carries more responsibility then the regular participant and its an opportunity to play an integral role in the success of a service event and get leadership experience.
Join a TEAM! Students looking to get involved can register for Group Registration on Sept 14th - Sept 28th and Regular Registration will be open from Sept 28th and leading up to the day of TEAM Buzz--October 10. Visit http://www.teambuzz.org and sign-up.
Additionally, please forward this e-mail to your lists and encourage them to sign-up for Georgia Tech's Largest Community Service Event.
We look forward to seeing you on October 10, 2009 at the Campanile.
Go Jackets!
Chris Hauser
Chair of Recruitment
http://www.teambuzz.org
Advising Update 8/21/09
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:13:25
School of Biology Advising Update - 8/21/2009
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the first Biology Advising update of the 2009-2010 school year. Advising Updates are sent bi-weekly and include important information about biology advising, campus events and job and internship opportunities. You can subscribe to the advising update RSS feed or read past issues at:
http://undergrad.biology.gatech.edu/student/feed.php
Unfortunately the secure online biology advising database is currently down due to technical problems, but we will let you know when it is repaired.
Seniors, the biology degree petition deadline will be Friday, October 9th. Be sure to schedule a 30-minute appointment with your advisor well in advance of that deadline.
Need a humanities elective?
A new section of Intro to Film, LCC 2500 has been added. REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY, SO STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS! Details are below.
Course: LCC 2500 G--Intro to Film
Time: MWF 12:05-12:55
Room: Skiles 368
CRN: 91227
Mandatory Screenings Wednesdays 7-9 Skiles 368
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Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars
Program Outline
• $1,450 stipend for spring semester — work 12+ hours a week
• $3,000 stipend for summer session — work 40+ hours a week
• $1,450 stipend for fall semester — work 12+ hours a week
Applicant Eligibility Criteria
• Students with at least 45 credit hours as of January 2010, majoring in engineering or the sciences with an interest in bioengineering and/or bioscience research
• A commitment beginning in January of 2010 and concluding at the end of December 2010
• Official university transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Students currently enrolled full time at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory
University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College or another metro Atlanta area college or university.
Online Application Deadline: September 15, 2009
www.ibb.gatech.edu
The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars program is a competitive scholarship program that allows undergraduates to conduct independent research in the laboratories of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience. The program serves to develop the next generation of leading bioengineering and bioscience researchers by providing a comprehensive research experience for an entire year. The Scholars are mentored by graduate students and postdocs in state-of-the-art laboratories and will develop their own research project. The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars Program runs from January to December 2010.
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Our first "From Tech to Teaching" program for this year is next Thursday, August 27th at 4:30 p.m.in the Clary Theatre (Success Center).
Georgia State University will be on campus to make a presentation on all of the GSU Middle Grades and Secondary MAT programs.
The MAT provides students with both a master's degree and full teacher certification. Everyone is invited!
MAT programs include Math, Science ("broad field" or single subject), Social Studies, English, ESOL, and Middle Grades (math, science, social studies, and language arts).
Students may apply to begin an MAT any semester--including this January.
The presentation will introduce the various programs, the application and admission process, teacher certification, financial aid opportunities, and FAQs.
HOPE funding is available for most of these MAT programs.
Please contact me at beth.spencer@provost.gatech.edu or 404-385-3665 with any questions or to schedule a Pre-Teaching appointment.
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Student Activities Board for Undergraduate Research (SABUR)
FALL KICK-OFF MEETING!!!!
When: Tuesday, September 1st, 11am to 12 pm
Where: Student Center, Room 319
PIZZA and DRINKS Provided!!
Our board’s mission to promote and educate students to pursue undergraduate research experience during their tenure at Tech. We are comprised of strong research leaders from various disciplines. We actively host events every semester to
highlight both student and faculty research.
Download Applications from UROP website:
http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/ StudentAdvisoryGroup.php
Advising Update - 7/20/2009
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:08:45
Hi Everyone,
Here are a couple of announcements regarding careers. Good luck on your finals if you are in school this summer and I’ll be back in touch in August!
Dr. Leavey
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Fall Career Fair - Sept 14 and 15: Mark your calendar (and if you don’t yet have a calendar, be sure to get one to use for your job search). The Fall Career Fair is on Monday, Sept 14 and Tuesday, Sept 15 in the CRC.
A list of companies and desired majors will soon be posted on www.career.gatech.edu/careerfair/. This is a great way to find a spring or summer internship! Be sure to go both days because there will be different companies each day.
Note: Students do not need to register to attend; registration is only for employers.
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PulseNet Database Administration Team: Position Announcement July 2009
Position Available: one full-time fellowship position open in the PulseNet Database Administration Team, Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch to begin working September/October 2009.
Title: PulseNet Database Manager, PulseNet Database Administration Team
Responsibilities:
• Performs routine PFGE analysis on isolates from PulseNet Participating Laboratories
• Actively participates in the detection of foodborne disease clusters
• Works with epidemiologists in the investigation and control of foodborne outbreaks
• Participates in prospective and retrospective molecular subtyping projects and other high priority PulseNet-related studies as needed
• Assists with presentation of PulseNet information to a variety of audiences
• Assists with training of personnel from PulseNet laboratories in standardized PFGE pattern analysis and cluster detection skills
• Performs administrative duties which include but are not limited to: verbal and written communications with clients, production of marketing materials, database management, data summary reports and additional duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications and Experience:
Required: Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Technology are also acceptable) or related field. Applicant must have a familiarity with computers. Applicants with Master’s degrees in Biological Sciences or Public Health will also be considered. Note that the position responsibilities for a Master’s level candidate may include involvement in research related studies and surveillance projects. Collaboration with other groups within the Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch on research related studies will be expected for Master’s level candidates.
Desirable: Some work experience and/or Master’s degree; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
Who we are: PulseNet, the National Molecular Subtyping Network for Foodborne Disease Surveillance, was established by the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1996 to facilitate investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks and early identification of foodborne disease clusters. PulseNet began with10 laboratories; today, PulseNet includes all 50 state and 13 local public health laboratories, and the food safety laboratories of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Participating PulseNet laboratories share timely information of DNA “fingerprints” electronically with CDC and other laboratories within the network. The program has proven to be extremely useful for cluster detection, outbreak investigation, identification of the source of outbreaks, and prospective monitoring for foodborne illness. PulseNet is a high profile program of CDC and its public health partners and is regarded as a cornerstone of the National Food Safety Initiative. Please refer to www.cdc.gov/pulsenet for more information.
If interested, please send a cover letter and a resume/CV to the following e-mail address: pfge@cdc.gov. Please enter “PulseNet Position” in the subject field.
Kelley B. Hise, MPH
Chief, PulseNet Database Team
CDC/NCZVED/DFBMD/EDLB
khise@cdc.gov
Phone: (404) 639-0704
PulseNet: (404) 639-4558
Fax: (404) 718-1095
Advising Update - 7/6/2009
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:17:20
Hi Everyone,
I hope your summers are going well. It is hard to believe that fall is just around the corner! Here are a few announcements:
1) I have been bombarded with a number of job listings that could be of interest to you. (see below)
2) If you are interested in pursuing the research option, please note that LCC 4700 is being replaced with two one-hour courses, LCC 4701 and LCC 4702. The descriptions are below. For more information on the research option, visit:
http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/research_option/index.php
LCC 4701: Undergraduate Research Proposal Writing
Students should plan to complete the LCC 4701 proposal writing course during either their first or second semester of research, but no later than the semester before they plan to complete the thesis. The course will provide instruction on literature reviews, research ethics, and proposal writing, among other concepts.
LCC 4702: Undergraduate Research Thesis Writing
Students should plan to complete the LCC 4702 thesis writing course during the same semester in which they write their thesis. The course provides a framework by which students are guided through the thesis-writing process. Students should be able to complete a first draft near mid-term of the semester taking the course. Ideally, primary data collection should be planned before mid-term in order to provide time to complete the thesis and any analysis by the end of the semester.
Enjoy the rest of the summer,
Dr. Leavey
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Although Genentech's University Recruiting team has filled all 2009 intern and co-op positions, we are currently in discussions with our hiring managers to determine the number of new opportunities that will be available next summer.
Please log onto our University Recruiting site to stay abreast of our campus visits and our next recruiting cycle. To learn more about and how to apply to our paid intern and co-op opportunities, please visit: http://www.aftercollege.com/op/op.asp?id=3305&src=229891262&messageid=LDJVI2zkv8LE5CTJ&campaignid=Kth35TC5RUybpsDp. You can review speci fic opportunities and apply directly.
Genentech is always seeking talented students for positions in Research, Product Development, Technical Operations, Commercial and Corporate Groups. We are currently seeking recent grad applicants for our entry level, full-time employment opportunities. To learn more, please visit http://www.aftercollege.com/op/op.asp?id=3306&src=229891262&messageid=LDJVI2zkv8LE5CTJ&campaignid=Kth35TC5RUybpsDp and apply directly. We wish you every success in your career search.
About Genentech:
For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions.
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Research Technician in Molecular Biology/Microbiology
711th Human Performance Wing | Cincinnati, OH
Work Type Full time
Monetary Compensation Base pay is per Year
Job Description
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Research Technician in Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Cell Biology / Biotechnology
COMPANY OVERVIEW:The Air Force Research Laboratory's Human Effectiveness Directorate is a key component of the 711th Human Performance Wing. The directorate is composed of a diverse group of scientists and engineers studying developing technologies specific to the human element. We are leading the Air Force in its human-centered research, and we integrate biological and cognitive technologies to optimize and protect the Airman's capabilities to Fly, Fight, and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. We are headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, with additional locations at Brooks City-Base, San Antonio, Texas, and the Mesa Research Site, Mesa, Arizona. This position is located within a satellite Air Force Laboratory located in the University of Cincinnati Medical School and Genome Research Institute.http://www.wpafb.af.mil/afrl/rh/http://www.uc.edu/http://www.med.uc.edu/http://gri.uc.edu/
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVE: Several research technician positions are immediately available to work in an Air Force and DOD funded laboratory located within The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine's Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology. Several projects are currently being pursued in basic biological, biotechnical and advanced applied biosciences technology in direct support of Air Force and DOD biodefense mission needs. The incumbent will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to solve basic scientific and technical needs and will have unique opportunities to interact with outstanding researchers from academia, DOD and corporate labs. If you have a strong work ethic, are a courteous team player and meet some or most of the qualifications and skills listed below, we encourage the immediate submission of your CV and/or resume including 3 references.
CBAdID J8F4NY6B57V1K3W53WM
This job is a Full-Time position.
This position requires a 4 Year Degree.
Job Requirements:
OVERALL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:As a research technician your duties will include performing perform broad cellular, microbiological, molecular and technology experiments in both general and BSL2/3 environments depending on assignment. You will assist the laboratory manager in ordering supplies and reagents, monitoring chemical and radiation safety plans and reporting. You will have responsibilities to assist one or more investigators by identifying protocols from the literature, making solutions and reagents, and setting up experimental equipment and devices. Your will also perform experiments, often independently, collect, record and report findings from your data. You will maintain an impeccable notebook, be able to repeat results and present data in lab meetings.
DESIRED SKILLS, DUTIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: You will have an opportunity to perform all standard molecular and cellular biological techniques including real-time PCR, genetic cloning, vector design and construction, recombinant protein expression and purification, electrophoresis, Northern, Southern and Western blots, phase-contrast and confocal microscopy, sterile cell culture, and sequence analysis. Experience developing high throughput and high content analysis protocols and assays is desired. Strong microbiological skills and techniques; especially with Bacillus, Yersinia, Francisella and Burkholderia species are highly sought as is experience with siRNA in high throughput and automation environments. Please provide documentation of skill level and experience in some or all of these areas on your CV/resume.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS or MS degree in Molecular or Cell biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics or related discipline. Candidate must be eligible for a security clearance. The ideal candidate will have experience in BSL-2/3 environments, be highly motivated toward innovation, technology and eventual DoD-needed product development. Must be performance-driven; possess intense enthusiasm to help others and should thrive on meeting deadlines in a fast paced, team-oriented, multi-investigator environment. Attention to detail and desire to obtain quality results are essential as are good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION: Please submit a CV/resume demonstrating experience and accomplishments with 3 references, current salary history, and statement of United States citizenship to: Mr. Greg Sudberry / Laboratory Manager at: gregory.sudberry@wpafb.af.mil
http://www.aftercollege.com/career-networks/georgia-institute-of-technology/department-of-biology/13592222/
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United States of America
Field Pipette Calibration Specialist - Atlanta, GA 06/26/2009
We are seeking a Field Pipette Calibration Specialist for our Atlanta, GA territory. The successful candidate will:
Assemble, clean, calibrate and repair liquid handling instrumentation through the attachment and/or installation of mechanical/electronic parts.
Test instruments to ensure conformance to factory specifications. Determine necessity for replacement, adjustment or repair.
Promote the sale of the company’s service products and company’s liquid handling promotion program.
Travel to customer locations to perform calibration services, UPT’s and sweeps.
Maintain required ISO Compliance (including all necessary training certificates).
The ideal candidate will possess:
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent military training, and two to three years’ related experience and/or training.
Must be computer literate and a self-starter with excellent communication skills.
Valid driver's license required to operate company vehicle.
We offer a competitive salary/benefits package, which includes 401(k) and Profit Sharing. We are an EEO employer and will only contact candidates we plan on interviewing.
Eppendorf North America Inc.
Atlanta, GAhttp://www.eppendorfna.com/int/index.php?l=131&sitemap=7.9.2&pb=e85a9ea9e7d0bd75&action=jobs&contentid=2&itemid=3251
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The American Society for Microbiology offers certification to students who are finishing their undergraduate coursework and/or have limited work experience in the laboratory. The National Registry of Certified Microbiologists (NRCM) certifies students in food and pharmaceutical and medical device. It is achieved by passing an online multiple-choice exam that is offered daily in the month of October at testing centers worldwide. The application deadline for the October exam is August 1.
Certification is a voluntary process in which individuals are recognized for demonstrating required skills and knowledge. Many individuals seek certification to obtain credentials that will set them apart from others. Employers use certification to differentiate between similar candidates for a position.
The NRCM has certified over 5,000 microbiologists since the 1960s. Please encourage your students to www.microbiologycert.org/nrcmb09 to learn more about NRCM certification and what it can do for their career and future.
Advising Update - 6/5/2009
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:08:37
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are having a great summer.
For all you rising seniors that are applying to medical school, be sure to get your applications in soon. Most medical schools have rolling admissions so the earlier you get your application in, the better your chances are of getting in.
I would also recommend that ALL rising seniors take the GRE. This is like the SAT and is required for admission to graduate school. Go ahead and take it now to keep your options open. www.ets.org/gre/
Seniors who are graduating this Fall Semester, hopefully you have already completed your degree petitions. If not, schedule an appointment with me or Dr. Brockett as soon as possible.
Take care and have a good weekend,
Dr. Leavey
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Biology Teacher (Vacancy Announcement)
A private, college-preparatory school in South Carolina is seeking a biology teacher to commence work in August 2009.
This is an excellent entry-level teaching job. The duties are four sections of 10th-grade biology.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full life of the school by coaching athletic teams or supervising extracurricular activities.
Location: western South Carolina
Work Begins: August 2009
Compensation: Salary range begins at about $32,000 (which is above the local public-school salary schedule). Benefits provided.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in biology. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong academic record. Teacher certification not required.
Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.
Please visit our website or contact:
Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Ave., Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903-2603
Tel (434) 295-9122
Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com
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We are organizing a Summer School in Biophysics at ORNL (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN) that will be held on August 3-5, 2009, at UT Conference Center, Knoxville, TN, targeting graduate and senior undergraduate students and postdocs in technical fields (physics, mathematics, computer science, materials sciences, etc.). The information can be found at
http://biophysics.ornl.gov
and the flier is attached. Our program is flamboyant to say the least. The students will be presented with career opportunities in bio-sciences, will be told of stories when seemingly pure biological or biomedical problems require highly technical computational solutions.
Could you kindly distribute this message to people who may be interested, and especially to the students and encourage them to apply for the Travel grant?
Thank you in advance,
on behalf of organizing committee,
Tamah
Tamah Fridman, Ph. D. [Teh-mah Freed-man]
(865)241-9802
UT/ORNL
Computer Science and Mathematics Division
6012 Bethel Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6367
http://www.csm.ornl.gov/ccsg/html/staff/fridman.html
http://gst.ornl.gov/faculty/fridman.html
Advising Update - 5/15/2009
Fri, 15 May 2009 10:38:43
Happy Summer everyone,
A few important dates are coming up.
1) TODAY is the reactivation deadline for summer degree petitions.
2) The BIO international conference is coming up and is being held in Atlanta. The career fair is FREE if you are looking for a job you can post your resume and register here http://www.biocareerfair.org/ .
3) The biology degree petition deadline for Fall is June 5th. Please schedule an appointment with me or Dr. Brockett before then.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Leavey
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The Post-baccalaureate Research and Education Program, otherwise known
as PREP, was recently awarded to the University of New Mexico, by the
Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) section of National General
Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at National Institutes of Health, to help in
the training and the development of underrepresented minority graduate
students, and to assist them to perform successfully in the biomedical
science/engineering Ph.D. programs.
Currently we are recruiting eligible candidates to PREP for Summer
2009. We are currently making our final revisions on the PREP website,
which should be up and running by early next week. I have included a
flyer to post.
The Post-baccalaureate Research and Education Program (PREP) is now
taking applications for students who meet the following criteria:
* Be a recipient of a Bachelor’s degree within the 36 months prior to
the time of acceptance into PREP with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
(out of 4.0).
* Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and a member of a group found
to be under-represented in biomedical research, including Hispanic,
Native American/American Indian, African-American, native of the US
Pacific Islands, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from
otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds arising from social, cultural,
economic, or educationally-challenged backgrounds.
* Demonstrate commitment to pursuing a Ph.D. in a biomedical research
field.
* Have relatively little or no research laboratory experience; or will
be changing research fields between their BS and Ph.D. courses.
* Be willing to participate in a one year paid group training program
that is designed to enhance their research education and career
development.
The following UNM departments are participating in PREP at UNM:
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
Chemistry/Biological Chemistry
Computer Science
Physics & Astronomy
Psychology
To apply please go to the unmjobs website (url:
https://unmjobs.unm.edu) and search for posting number 0801122.
For additional information, please contact Patty Bañuelos, PREP Program
Coordinator, at prep@unm.edu
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We are starting a Forensics Science Club at GT next fall. If you are interesting in learning how people use science to fight crime come join us. We hope to have educational activities such as guest speakers, round table discussions, and educational field trips. If you are interested in joining and being a charter member please contact Patrick Chepaitis at pchepaitis3@gatech.edu or call 770-380-7511. Hope to hear from you.
Advising Update - 4/22/09
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:58:54
Happy Earth Day!
A few last words before the end of the semester:
1) It is not too late to find a summer internship! Check out the opportunities below.
2) Seniors graduating this Fall: The Biology degree petition deadline is June 5th. If you are not going to be on campus, please schedule an appointment with your advisor before you leave to complete your degree petition.
3) Try to pace your studying and not get stressed out during final exams. Take a break from time to time for some exercise and healthy food. You can do it!
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Life Technologies, a global biotechnology tools company dedicated to improving the human condition, was created from the merger of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems Inc, in November of 2008. The merger created a global biotechnology tools company dedicated to improving the human condition.
We have several summer internships available. Whether you are interested in life science, computer science, engineering or business, we have an opportunity for you. For more information about the openings and to apply, please visit: http://www.aftercollege.com/op/op.asp?id=3153&src=229891262&messageid=Brcc9Xj8fOx8mT3B&campaignid=OCNLR0qVpHILWK 3l
Come help us discover the world of the future. As a part of the largest supplier of life science tools worldwide, you will have an opportunity to work with some of the best minds in the industry.
Be sure to visit our Life Technologies Student Hotspot on Facebook to follow news releases, research updates and new internships.
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2009 Santander Summer School: NAI Scholarship Deadline Extended to April 24th
Location: Palacio de Magdalena, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Dates: June 22-26, 2009
The NAI has extended the deadline for applications to the annual Summer School sponsored by the NAI and the Centro de Astrobiologia (CAB) at Santander on Spain’s Cantabrian coast. The topic of the School this year is “Earth’s Extremophiles and Extraterrestrial Habitability.” Lecturers include John Baross of the School of Oceanography, University of Washington; Michael Madigan of the Department of Microbiology, Southern Illinois University, and Ricardo Amils of the CAB. The seventh annual summer school in Astrobiology, organized jointly by the Spanish Centro de Astrobiología and the NASA Astrobiology Institute will be held at the Santander campus of Spain's national university, Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo (UIMP). The summer school includes a week of lectures presented by internationally distinguished researchers, round-table discussions, astronomical observations, and a half-day field trip. Students completing the school receive a UIMP Diploma in Astrobiology. On-site accommodations and meals are provided at the summer campus of UIMP, the Palacio de la Magdalena, Santander (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palacio_de_la_Magdalena). Scholarships covering travel costs, school fees, accommodation and meals are provided by NAI for approximately 10 American students. Additional opportunities are available for students of other nationalities. Applications for NAI scholarships close April 24th, 2009.
For more information: http://astrobiology.nasa.gov/nai/UIMP/2009
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Pearson will award two students $1,250 scholarships toward their continuing education for sharing their experience grasping tough topics and maximizing their study time in your allied health course or lab. (Anatomy and Physiology or Microbiology)
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Briefly (in 1–2 typed pages only) answer one of the following two questions.
1. What is the most difficult topic that you have encountered in your Allied Health coursework? How did you overcome the challenge this topic presented? In 1–2 pages, describe the steps you took to overcome this difficulty and what made this topic clear to you.
2. What methods do you use to help maximize your study time? Please describe
what it (your professor, fellow student, media, or textbook) was that helped you
study most effectively when you had limited time. How did it affect your interest
in the subject as a result?
Step 2: Attach your response to the completed application form. Applications will be judged based on the creativity, enthusiasm, focus, overall thoughtfulness, and practical value of your response.
SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2009
For more details and to enter for the 2009 Allied Health Scholarship contest, go to www.pearsonhighered.com/scholarships/alliedhealth
Advising Update - 4/9/2009
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:51:01
Astrobiology
School of Biology: Special Topic 4802-F
Fall 2009
Wednesdays 9:05-10:55
Instructor: Prof. Eric Gaucher
Have you ever wondered how life originated? How old is the Universe? Are there extraterrestrial life forms?
Then this is the course for you. Astrobiology is the study of the origins, evolution, distribution and future of life in the Universe. In this course, we will examine the formation of the solar system, the geological history of Earth, the origins and distribution of life on Earth, the possibility of life outside Earth and other fascinating aspect of Astrobiology.
This course is intended to provide a survey of multiple scientific disciplines. We encourage student enrollment
from diverse majors such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, and others.
For questions, please contact: eric.gaucher@biology.gatec
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Tech Students,
The GT Leadership Conference is THIS Saturday, April 11 in the Klaus
Building atrium. This conference is an incredible opportunity to hear
from the new President Dr. Peterson, attend a wide range of practical
workshops, and network with campus leaders!
Visit www.gtlc.gatech.edu for more information and to register.
Some of the featured workshops include:
• 10 Things Every Leader Ought to Know and Practice
• Reframing Servant Leadership
• How to Lead Effective Meetings
• Connecting College and Career
See you there!
Luke Walker and Stephen Kump
GTLC Co-Chairs
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Needed: Lab and Field Technician (May 18- Aug 14)
Our lab examines salt marsh ecology in Savannah, GA. We will be doing field and lab experiments looking at interactions between blue crabs – mud crabs – oysters, and how chemical cues from predators can impact prey behavior. We will also be examining the ability of odor-mediated predators (blue crabs and whelks) to locate patches of prey in oyster reefs. Daily duties will include taking care of experimental animals (crabs, whelks, clams, oysters), checking on holding tanks, helping to collect animals from the field, and helping set up and take down experiments in the lab and the field. This person must have a background in ecology, be comfortable getting dirty, be able to lift or help lift heavy equipment, and be comfortable on small boats. This research is conducted out of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Savannah Georgia (www.skio.peachnet.edu). The technician will live on campus in student apartments (housing is covered) with two graduate students. The technician must cover their own living expenses. Pay is $350 per week.
If you are thinking about a future career in ecology or conservation, this is a great opportunity to experience what field research is really like, live close to the water, and play outside every day. Please contact Miranda Watts (gth767t@mail.gatech.edu) and Jennifer Hill (Jennifer.hill@gatech.edu) with any questions.
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WABE has a new eight part series on Biotechnology in Georgia. The first story was on yesterday. Here is the link to the text and the audio file: http://www.pba.org/newsroom/bioonmymind/. Note that Althea Therapeutics, whose CEO is quoted in this piece, is a company where some BME students have co-oped.
Inside Biotechnology
Bio On My Mind: Georgia's Biotech Industry, Begins April 6, Weekdays on Morning Edition
The WABE news team will take a look at Georgia’s burgeoning biotech industry starting next month. The 8-part series will begin the week of April 6th during Morning Edition. The series will conclude prior to the opening of the 2009 International Bio Convention in Atlanta on May 18th. The series will examine nanotechnology, drug research in cancer and diabetes, biofuel, medical devices and the prospects for the industry in Georgia. Click here to listen to the series online.
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Dr. Steve Harvey might have an opening for one or two undergraduates to do research (BIOL 4699) in his lab this summer. Possible projects would require expertise in computer programming in at least one of the following languages: perl, python, C++, java. (A third possible project would require expertise in writing computer graphics code as well.)
The students should have completed one year of calculus-based physics. Students who have finished the sophomore year or beyond should have completed one or more courses at the 2000 level or higher in physics, chemistry and/or math.
If interested, contact him directly at steve.harvey@biology.gatech.edu
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Learning Assistance Program (LAP) - Special Services & Hours during "Dead Week"
Starting April 19th through April 23rd the Learning Assistance Program will offer review sessions from 8pm to 9:30pm. Please encourage students to take advantage of this helpful resource as they prepare for final exams. Review sessions will occur in the following subject matter areas: Chemistry 1310, 1311, 2311, 2312; Computer Science 1371; Math 1501, 1502, 2401, 2403; and Physics 2211, 2212.
Tutoring will occur in the Freshman Learning Centers, as well as North Avenue Apartments, and Woodruff Residence Hall.
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Learning Assistance Program (LAP) - Hiring Tutors
The Learning Assistance Program is an academic service that provides tutoring in Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, and Physics. The program is currently recruiting students to serve as Tutors in the program for Fall 2009-Spring 2010. Tutoring hours are Sunday-Thursday from 8pm-11pm. Tutors must be able to work two 3 hour shifts per week and must hold a overall 3.0 GPA with an A or B in the course they wish to tutor. Pay range starts at $9.00 per hour.
Tutor applications will available Wednesday, April 1st and can be found on-line at www.housing.gatech.edu. If you would like additional information please contact Gala Jackson, Coordinator of Residential Academic Initiatives at gala.jackson@housing.gatech.edu.
Advising Update - 3/24/2009
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:05:21
School of Biology Advising Update - 3/25/2009
Hi Everyone,
Registration begins today for summer term. If you are taking summer classes, I would highly recommend that you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your load. Also, students enrolled this summer will not have a mid-summer opportunity to register for Fall. Phase I Fall registration begins April 8. Please meet with your advisor soon to discuss your plans for next year. (As always, contact information is at the bottom of this email).
There are some interesting courses and job opportunities listed below.
One other thing to keep in mind…Inorganic chemistry will have a limited number of seats in the Fall, but will be offered this summer. Again, if you are taking classes this summer please meet with your advisor soon.
Take care,
Dr. Leavey
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Course Title: Fundamentals of GIS
Course Number: CP4510 | City Planning
Term: Summer 2009 T-Th 2:00-3:45 pm
Instructor: Giarrusso
Seats: 30
Course Description:
Geographic Information Systems or GIS is a collection of computer
hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing,
analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced
information. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming a
ubiquitous tool in any discipline that deals with spatial information. Planning agencies use GIS to monitor and direct
land use. Governments use GIS as an information repository, cataloging and managing their spatial data. Engineers use
GIS as analytical and predictive tools. Businesses use GIS for logistics and market analysis. Policy makers use GIS as a
tool to help guide decision making. The number of disciplines that can utilize GIS is almost endless. What about your
field of study?
CP4510, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, is a course designed to
introduce students to the fundamentals of GIS. CP4510 is a lecture/lab based
course with an emphasis on applied learning. The lecture portion of the class
focuses on the history of GIS, cartography, data sources and management
techniques, vector and raster models, database development, and spatial
analysis. The lab portion of the class is completely hands-on, where students use
ArcGIS software to apply the principles and methods discussed in the lectures
towards solving real world problems. Using techniques discussed and
demonstrated in class, students are required to complete four homework assignments, one in-class project, and one
mid-term exam over the course of the semester.
After taking this class, students should be able to
1. Understand the basics of GIS and,
2. be able to apply techniques and computer skills learned in the course into their own field of study or profession
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INTA will offer the following classes in Atlanta this summer:
Legislative/US History Requirement INTA 1200 - American Government in Comparative Perspective Social Science/Ethics RequirementINTA 2030 - Ethics in International Affairs International Management Certificate; International Plan Global Economics Course RequirementINTA 3301 - International Political EconomySocial Science electivesINTA 2100 - Great Power Relations INTA 3101 - International Institutions INTA 3110 - U.S. Foreign PolicyINTA classes are NOT RESTRICTED this summer, so this is an excellent chance to fulfill degree requirements with our courses.Courses are available in the early short session, long session and late short session. Check http://oscar.gatech.edu for course descriptions and availability.
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Field, Experimental and Theoretical Aquatic Ecology
We (Elena Litchman and Chris Klausmeier) have NSF funding for two Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions this summer at the Kellogg
Biological Station. Projects are on the topics of: 1) seasonal succession in
plankton communities and 2) the vertical distribution of phytoplankton. Both
projects can include a mix of field, lab, and theoretical (mathematical
modeling) research. For example, students could participate in lab experiments
with plankton towers to investigate coexistence of multiple phytoplankton
species along a depth gradient, run pairwise competition experiments with
freshwater phytoplankton in periodically-forced semi-continuous cultures to
test model predictions,and participate in sampling local lakes to investigate
the vertical distribution of phytoplankton and harmful algal bloom dynamics.
In addition to participating in the research projects of faculty, REU students
at KBS get involved in many educational and social activities taking place at
KBS in the summer. At the end of the summer, the student will present the
results of his/her independent project in the station?s Undergraduate Research
Symposium, and also prepare a short report. The work will also be considered
for inclusion for publication.
Applicants must be US Citizens in good academic standing at an undergraduate
level. Two positions are available. Travel, room, and board will be covered,
as well as a $3800 stipend.
For more info:
REU: <http://www.kbs.msu.edu/reu/documents/klausmeirreu09.pdf>
KBS: <http://www.kbs.msu.edu>
Our lab: <http://preston.kbs.msu.edu>
To apply, fill out the application at
<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/jobs/InternshipApplication.pdf> or
<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/reu/documents/Internship%20Application.doc> and send it
to Gwen Pearson (pearso78@msu.edu) and Chris Klausmeier (klausme1@msu.edu) by
April 6, 2009. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
--
Christopher Klausmeier
Kellogg Biological Station
Department of Plant Biology
Michigan State University
Hickory Corners MI 49060
Web: http://preston.kbs.msu.edu/
Email: klausme1@msu.edu
Phone: (269) 671-4987
FAX: (269) 671-2351
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For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the
biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel
medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is
among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the
market for cancer and other serious medical conditions.
From the beginning, we have selected the best and brightest people to join
us, creating a stimulating corporate culture of openness, integrity and
creativity. At Genentech, you will work with some of the best minds and make
an immediate contribution as a member of our team.
To learn more about and apply to our paid intern and co-op opp ortunities,
please http://www.aftercollege.com/op/op.asp?id=3091&src=564349558. You can
review specific opportunities and apply directly. Genentech is seeking
talented students for positions in Research, Product Development, Product
Operations, Commercial and Corporate Groups.
In January 2009, Genentech was named to FORTUNE's list of the "100 Best
Companies to Work For" for the eleventh consecutive year. Because we know
that employees are critical to our success in bringing novel medicines to
patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to
providing employees with programs and services that allow them to manage the
many demands on their time. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer.
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Eko Tracks, your representative in Cary, North Carolina offers several courses and programs in wildlife management, veterinary science and wildlife rehabilitation in southern Africa, specifically designed for students and other interest groups.
These include three week adventure-filled wildlife management courses focusing on field techniques, sustainable resource utilization, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, reserve and resort management, and game capture operations.
The special interest courses are designed for students in veterinary science where students will meet and interact with wildlife veterinarians in South Africa, hands-on. Learn about the crucial role of veterinarians in the growing wildlife industry by participating in game capture operations, field and lab work. This course focuses on wildlife veterinary science, wildlife diseases and medicine, capture and care of wild animals, breeding of rare species, wildlife rehabilitation, ecosystems and biodiversity conservation.
The above courses are offered through lectures, field work and interactions with wildlife conservationists. The program is endorsed by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (Wildlife Management Education Program).
We also offer a two week volunteer program throughout the year where volunteers work at an African wildlife sanctuary, uniquely situated on a large 20,000 acre game ranch. Volunteers interact with many African wildlife species and contribute to conservation through caring for orphaned and injured animals. Experience the tranquil life on a typical African farm and share your adventure with other volunteers.
Read more about these exciting courses and programs on our website www.ekotracks.com (Tours – Study Abroad or Volunteer) and get a head start at this once in a life time educational experience. Eko Tracks is booking study abroad and volunteer trips for the 2009 season now. To apply, please print the application form from the website and mail or fax it to the office of Eko Tracks.
Sincerely
Werner G Dörgeloh
PhD Wildlife Management
Eko Tracks
An enlightening adventure
309 Park Meadow Dr.
Cary, NC 27519, USA
Tel (919) 290-2832
Fax (919) 363-2251
info@ekotracks.com
www.ekotracks.com
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BioTech Company Database: One Site to Explore Over 1,200 of Biotech Companies in the Southeast Region! SE BIOtech Connect is an interactive database that outlines the more than 1,200 biotech companies and research centers throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. To start searching, click here: http://sebio.cramereventmedia.com
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Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:30:36
The certificates need to be approved by the Academic Senate and the Board of Regents before offering them.
School of Biology Advising Update - 3/12/2009
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:12:04
Hi Everyone,
We have big news! The Institute Undergraduate Curriculum Committee has approved six new certificates to be offered through the School of Biology. They are designed to be interdisciplinary and are available to all majors. Completing one could put an interesting spin on your resume. See the complete descriptions below. Graduating seniors are eligible to receive these certificates.
Course schedules for summer and fall will be available on OSCAR during spring break. Please plan your schedule for the upcoming year carefully and enter it into the advising database at:
https://undergrad.biology.gatech.edu/student/login.php
This allows your advisor to make sure you are on track for graduation.
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New certificates offered through the School of Biology
Each certificate requires 12 credit-hours of coursework, including at least 9 credits at the 3000+ level. Courses required by name and number for a student’s major program of study may not count towards a certificate. Students may not double-count courses towards more than one certificate or minor. Non-Biology majors will be required to include at least 9 credits of BIOL coursework within their certificate. Students should choose 12 credits from the lists below for each of the 6 new certificates:
1) Biomedical Science
APPH/BIOL 3751 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 4015 Cancer Bio/Tech
BIOL 4105 Macromolecular Modeling
BIOL 4150 Genomics
BIOL 4340 Medical Microbiology
BIOL 4401 Experimental Design and Statistical Methods
BIOL 4464 Developmental Biology
BIOL 4570 Immunology and Immunochemistry
BIOL 4668 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics
BIOL 4752 Introduction to Neuroscience
BIOL 4802 Special Topics: Current Trends in Biomedical Entrepreneurship
BIOL 4803 Special Topics: Virology
BIOL 4803 Special Topics: Endocrinology
BMED 3100 Systems Physiology
BMED 3110 Quant Engr Physio Lab I
BMED 4400 Neuroengineering
BMED 4500 Cell and Tissue Engineering Lab
BMED 4570 Diagnostic Imaging Physics
BMED/CHEM/CHBE 4765 Drug design, development and delivery
LCC 2300 Intro Biomedicine & Culture
2) Biomolecular Technology
BIOL 3380 Microbiology
BIOL 3381 Microbiology Lab
BIOL 4105 Macromolecular Modeling
BIOL 4150 Genomics
BIOL 4225 Molecular Evolution
BIOL 4440 Plant Physiology
BIOL 4746 Signaling Molecules
BIOL 4478 Biophysics
BIOL 4608 Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
BIOL 4668 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics
BIOL 4802 Special Topics: Microbial Genomics
BIOL 4803 Special Topics: Protein Biology (once approved)
BMED/CHEM/CHBE 4765 Drug design, development and delivery
CHEM 4511 Biochemistry I
CHEM 4512 Biochemistry II
CHEM 4521 Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 4803 Special Topics: Macromolecular Structure
CHBE 4760 Biocatalysis
3) Computational & Quantitative Biology
BIOL 2400 Mathematical Models in Biology
BIOL 4105 Macromolecular Modeling
BIOL 4150 Genomics
BIOL 4225 Molecular Evolution
BIOL 4401 Experimental Design and Statistical Methods
BIOL 4422 Theoretical Ecology
BIOL/MATH 4755 Mathematical Biology
BMED 4477 Bio Networks & Genomics
CS 4400 Introduction to Database Systems
CS 4710 Intro to Computing Concepts in Bioinformatics
MATH 3012 Applied Combinatorics
MATH 3215 Probability & Statistics
MATH 4022 Introduction to Graph Theory
CEE/ISYE/MATH 3770 Statistics & Applications
4) Environmental Science
BIOL 2100 Biogeography of New Zealand
BIOL 3100 Ecology and Evolution of Australia
BIOL 3300 Tropical Ecology
BIOL 3380 Introductory Microbiology
BIOL 3381 Introductory Microbiology Lab
BIOL 4101 Sensory Ecology
BIOL 4221 Biological Oceanography
BIOL 4410 Microbial Ecology
BIOL 4417 Marine Ecology
BIOL 4418 Microbial Physiology
BIOL 4422 Theoretical Ecology
BIOL 4440 Plant Physiology
BIOL 4446 Animal Physiology
BIOL 4471 Behavior Biology
BIOL 4620 Aquatic Chemical Ecology
BIOL 4803 Special Topics: Urban Ecology
BIOL 4803 Special Topics: Population & Evolutionary Ecology
CEE 2300 Environmental Engineering Principles
CEE 3340 Environmental Engineering Laboratory
CEE 4300 Environmental Engineering Systems
CEE 4620 Environmental Impact Assessment
CHEM/EAS 4740 Atmospheric Chemistry
EAS 1600 Intro Environmental Science
EAS 1601 Habitable Planet
EAS 2420 Environmental Measures
EAS 2600 Earth Processes
EAS 2602 Earth Through Time
EAS 4110 Resources, Energy & the Environment
EAS 4300 Oceanography
EAS 4350 Paleoclimate & Paleoceanography
EAS 4410 Climate & Global Change
EAS 4602 Biogeochemical Cycles
5) Marine Science
BIOL 4221 Biological Oceanography
BIOL 4410 Microbial Ecology
BIOL 4417 Marine Ecology
BIOL 4446 Animal Physiology
BIOL 4620 Aquatic Chemical Ecology
CEE 3040 Fluid Mechanics
CEE 4225 Coastal Engineering
EAS 3620 Geochemistry
EAS 4300 Oceanography
EAS 4350 Paleoclimatology and Paleoceanography
EAS 4602 Biogeochemical cycles
NS 2323 Navigation
6) Integrative Biology
12 credits chosen from courses represented in four of the other certificates (e.g., 3 credits from each of 4 other certificates = 12 credits total).
For non-Biology majors:
Additional courses that can count towards any of the above certificates are: BIOL 1510/1511, BIOL 1520/1521, BIOL 2335/2337, BIOL 2344/2345, BIOL 3340 (as long as these courses are not required for their major program of study, and only up to 3 credits of courses at the 1xxx-2xxx level can count). At least 9 credits of BIOL coursework are required for each certificate.
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For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions.
From the beginning, we have selected the best and brightest people to join us, creating a stimulating corporate culture of openness, integrity and creativity. At Genentech, you will work with some of the best minds and make an immediate contribution as a member of our team.
To learn more about and apply to our paid intern and co-op opp ortunities, please http://www.aftercollege.com/op/op.asp?id=3091&src=229891262. You can review specific opportunities and apply directly. Genentech is seeking talented students for positions in Research, Product Development, Product Operations, Commercial and Corporate Groups.
In January 2009, Genentech was named to FORTUNE's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the eleventh consecutive year. Because we know that employees are critical to our success in bringing novel medicines to patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to providing employees with programs and services that allow them to manage the many demands on their time. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer
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Interested in hearing about eco friendly careers in Atlanta?
3/26, Centergy Buidling in Tech Sq. 5-7 pm to register and see flyer visit
the link below
https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:23848.1794391373/rid:950de56
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The Teaching SURE program is designed for Georgia Tech undergraduate
students who are interested in possibly pursuing a career in K-12
teaching, and who would like to broaden their understanding of
laboratory research and research methods. Undergraduate students will
be paired with classroom teachers in Georgia Tech research laboratories
for 8 weeks—from June 2-July 24th, 2009. They will be expected to
participate in a research project and to work with the teacher to
translate those experiences into classroom activities. Students will
receive a stipend of $3,000 for the 8 weeks. Preference will be given
to students who have completed their sophomore year at Georgia Tech.
For additional information and application instructions visit www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/documents/Tech%20to%20Teaching-summer-research-applic-FINAL.doc, or contact Ms. Beth Spencer, Director, Pre-Teaching Program at beth.spencer@provost.gatech.edu. Applications are due March 13th.
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Academic Success Workshops for March and April
How Do I Learn Best? Finding what is Right for You.
Monday March 30th 6PM
ISyE Annex Building, Room 228 (Executive Classroom)
Study smarter- not longer! Understanding your learning preferences helps you make the most of your limited study time. We will also explore how to study effectively in small groups.
Ready for Finals?
Monday April 6th, 5PM
ISyE Annex Building, Room 228 (Executive Classroom)
Even though finals are a few weeks away, now is the time to start planning for a successful ending to your semester.
Advising Update - 2/27/09
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:29:04
Hi Everyone,
Some reminders:
1) The biology degree petition deadline is Friday 3/6. If you THINK you are graduating this summer, you better complete your petition with your advisor before then!
2) Check out this exciting biology career seminar to be held next week:
Green Careers:
A workshop discussing career options in ecology and environmental science
Led by Dr. Green and Dr. Schoeppner
Thursday, March 5 at 11 am
204 Cherry Emerson
Are you interested in working on problems concerning the environment? Are you passionate about investigating how things work in the ecosystems around us? We will discuss the different types of jobs available in research, industry, and government and provide insight into what skills and degree(s) you will need for these positions. We will use current job postings to talk about careers options and how you gain the skills and experience to get hired.
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Success Programs Presents:
Strategies for Success: Successful Students Manage their Learning
Monday March 2nd 7pm
ISyE Room 228
Come and talk to a panel of successful Tech students from a variety of majors and see what they do to get good grades.
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Dear Georgia Tech students,
I hope your semester is going well. It's been a fun semester so far.
As you well know, SGA is one of the largest organizations on campus and is the organization that represents the voice of the students. We have dealt with the Presidential Transition, Mass Communication Policies, Athletics Ticketing policies, Alcohol Issues, GT Dining issues, SGA Scholarships, Fixed Four tuition policies, Pass/Fail Policies, and probably every single issue that affects you as students. We help shape all policies regarding student life and usually if something is of concern of to the students, SGA probably has a say on it. Also, we grant funds to all types of organizations (from any student run club such as Table Tennis to something that affects all students, such as the Student Center) through the Undergraduate House of Representatives.
There is a chance for you to have a say in all campus issues. Run for a position in SGA! Make your mark on campus.
2009 Elections Applications are available online at www.gtvotes.blogspot.com, www.sga.gatech.edu, and a PDF copy of the application has been attached to this email.
Thanks,
Carlos A. D'Almeida
SGA Elections Chair
gtelections@gmail.com
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Announcing…FASET Orientation Leader Recruitment 2009!!
FASET Leader Applications are now available and are due by MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 at 4 p.m. to the Office of Success Programs/FASET Orientation Office located in the ISyE Annex, Room 330.
Applications are attached to this email or may be found at www.faset.gatech.edu.
FASET is a fun and exciting opportunity to interact with incoming students and their parents/guest and help them adjust to life at Tech! You will also get a chance to build a team with other current students as well as Georgia Tech faculty and staff!
If you will be in the Atlanta area for Summer 2009, and would like a way to positively impact the Georgia Tech campus, then APPLY TO BE A FASET LEADER TODAY!
For additional information, please refer to the FASET application, website, or contact the FASET Cabinet Membership Committee: Kathleen Duffy (kduffy3@gatech.edu) and Kelly Sokolowski (ksokolowski@gatech.edu).
Good Luck!
FASET Cabinet 2009
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The deadline for Oxford 2009 applications has been extended - we still have spaces available... Oxford 2009--Spend
one week in Atlanta preparing for time abroad, four weeks taking two
classes in multiple destinations in Europe, and then six weeks taking
two additional courses in Oxford England. Upon completion, you will
have 12 Georgia Tech credits under your belt--in subjects ranging from
Art History to Aerospace Engineering--all while experiencing the
cultures of Europe's greatest cities. May 18-August 9--see www.oxford.gatech.edu for all the details.� Contact Tara Nichols Berry at 404-894-7475 or oxford@oie.gatech.edu.What Oxford 2008 students said about their experiences:"... I had probably one of the most rewarding experiences of my life to date.""It's
an opportunity to experience the world in a way that will never be
available again at a price that will never be available again.""I
loved being immersed into new cultures and having to figure out how to
cope with their cultures and customs. The Oxford program is one of the
best programs to see a lot of countries and cities in one summer!""It
gives students a chance to be away from the stresses of Georgia Tech
while allowing them to take classes and gain new experiences with
friends outside of one's normal circle."
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What: Take Back the Night
When: Tuesday March 3, 2009
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Georgia Tech Campanile
"It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story"
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Every two minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted...
Only by discussing the causes and effects of this issue will we be able to make
an impact and help the victims.
Please join us for Take Back the Night, an evening to raise awareness and
educate the Georgia Tech community about sexual violence. Take Back the Night
is a place free from sexual assault, where you are invited to become part of
the solution--part of the end to sexual violence. It is a place to take a
stand, a place to break the silence. Sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic
violence are often labeled ?crimes of silence? because of low reporting rates
and social discomfort with their public discussion. Your strength and courage
will help survivors know that they are not alone, and that we will not tolerate
these crimes or let them go silently into the night. Together, our stories will
help our world work toward eliminating sexual violence. The night includes
survivors' stories, speakers, and a candle lighting ceremony. Join us at 8 p.m.
at the Campanile to help prevent these crimes from continuing.
T-shirts will be sold at the event for $10. All proceeds will help directly
support survivors and educate the community about sexual violence. Please bring
cash, a check, or your buzzcard if you wish to purchase a T-shirt.
Please contact Kelsey Tucker at ktucker6@gatech.edu if you have any questions!
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Get connected with a faculty member (great way to get recommendation letter)
Live with a community of students that have a similar interest.
Explore a new subject - just for fun!
No homework, no assignments.
New Housing Choices!
Faculty Led Living Learning Communities
ThinkBig@Tech
for more information, visit
www.thinkbig.gatech.edu
Fall 09/Spring 10 ThinkBig Communities:
● The Opposite of Talk Radio, Dr. Richard Barke
● Water: Glaciers, Glasses and Galoshes, Dr. Wenda Bauchspies
● International House, Dr. Kirk Bowman
● Technology and Urban Outdoor Adventures, Dr. Robert Butera
● Sustainability: Think before you build, Dr. Daniel Castro
● Women, Science and Technology,. Dr. Carol Colatrella
● LEGObotics and Outreach Community, Dr. Jeffrey Davis
● Servicio en la Comunidad Hispana, Dr. Kelly Comfort
● Human Alteration: How far is too far?, Dr. Steve DeWeerth
● More than Mozart, Dr. Jason Freeman
● Art meets Science: Clay, Dr. Ellery Ingall
● Humor and Innovation, Dr. Pete Ludovice
● A Way with Words…, Dr. Catherine Murray-Rust
● Globalization: How will we fit?, Dr. Usha Nair-Reichert
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Become A New Leader in Global Health
Unite For Sight: High Impact Volunteer Abroad Opportunities
Volunteer in Ghana, Honduras, or India
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Opportunities
http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
Unite For Sight has been featured weekly on CNN International and in The New York Times
Unite For Sight engages, inspires, and trains volunteers to support and assist eye clinics globally. Our volunteers receive hands-on training in international community-based eye care, public health, and international development, and while immersed in effective Unite For Sight programs, they gain skills to become new leaders in global health dedicated to creating lasting solutions for change. Volunteers work with local ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, and ophthalmologists to support and assist the clinic in outreach programs that reduce barriers to health care. With the assistance of volunteers like you, Unite For Sight has restored sight to 20,028 patients and provided eye care to 600,000.
Why Is Eye Care Important? 80% of all blindness is preventable or curable. Blindness impacts quality of life, ability to work, and leads to increased mortality in the developing world, where the life expectancy of a blind person is one-third less than that of their sighted peers. More details and citations: http://www.uniteforsight.org/community-eye-health-course/module1
Why Become A Unite For Sight Volunteer?
Experience the thrill of contributing to change on the highest level
Be part of global problem solving
Receive hands-on training in community-based program delivery
Be immersed in effective global health and eye care programs
Be inspired to become a leader in global health
Join a movement of social innovators committed to global health and sustainable development
Be engaged in ethical, high quality and high impact volunteerism
Volunteers are encouraged to pursue entrepreneurial projects and research studies
Locations (volunteer for 10 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, or more)
Accra Region, Ghana
Rural Villages, Ghana
Tamale, Ghana
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Bihar, India
Chennai, India
New Delhi, India
Orissa, India
Contact: volunteers@uniteforsight.org, http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
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Take-A-Prof to Lunch
Register by March 3 at www.fun.gatech.edu so we will have your meals ready.
Student Center Ballroom
Only $7 for both meals
Tuesday, March 10, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (it's a buffet, so arrive at your convenience).
Invite your favorite professor, T.A., or GT staff member to a delicious Russian-themed meal. Work on your networking skills and get to know your instructor or advisor in an informal atmosphere.
To guarantee a seat, you must RSVP by March 3rd by visiting www.fun.gatech.edu to RSVP after inviting your guest.
Sponsors: Student Center Programs Council and Auxiliary Services BuzzFunds
Advising Update - 2/18/09
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:52:36
School of Biology Advising Update - 2/18/2009
Hi Everyone,
1) I hope you are all surviving Mid-Term. If you are struggling with one or more of your classes, be sure to take advantage of all the free tutoring and help available on campus. You can find a complete list of tutoring options here:
http://www.success.gatech.edu/support.html
2) It is not too late to find a summer research experience or internship. Check out the biology opportunities database at:
http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/current-students/oppdb/oppdb.php
The internship office at:
http://www.gtip.gatech.edu/
Or Google REU - http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=reu
3) Next Friday 2/27 is drop day, the last day of the semester that you can withdraw from an individual course with a W grade. There are some serious consequences that can result from withdrawing from a course including impacts on financial aid, immigration and insurance, delaying graduation and of course an ugly W on your transcript. Take the decision seriously and consider discussing things with your instructor or advisor first.
4) The Biology Student Advisory Committee will be holding officer elections on Tuesday March 10th. If you are interested in participating in this group as an officer, email me: Jennifer.leavey@biology.gatech.edu
4) There are a bunch of good events coming up. Check them out below.
Take care,
Dr. Leavey
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Dr. Cornel West will be speaking at Georgia Tech at the Ferst Center for the Arts at 3 PM on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009.
Admission: FREE! First come, first served.
The address for the Ferst Center is 349 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta Ga 30332.
For more information visit www.gtblc.org.
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Tech to Teaching Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (Teaching SURE)
The Teaching SURE program is designed for Georgia Tech undergraduate students who are interested in possibly pursuing a career in K-12 teaching, and who would like to broaden their understanding of laboratory research and research methods. Undergraduate students will be paired with classroom teachers in Georgia Tech research laboratories for 8 weeks—from June 2-July 24th, 2009. They will be expected to participate in a research project and to work with the teacher to translate those experiences into classroom activities. Students will receive a stipend of $3,000 for the 8 weeks. Preference will be given to students who have completed their sophomore year at Georgia Tech. For additional information and application instructions visit http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/documents/Tech%20to%20Teaching-summer-research-applic-FINAL.doc, or contact Ms. Beth Spencer, Director of Pre-Teaching at beth.spencer@provost.gatech.edu. Applications are due March 13th.
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Mark your Calendar!
There are over 37,000 applications to U.S. medical schools annually, but only 17,000 seats are offered. Knowing these facts, you may need to learn about another great option for medical school:
TRINITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
(TSOM) will be conducting a FREE INFORMATION SEMINAR in:
Atlanta
This Saturday, February 21, at 1pm
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404 659-6500 (for directions)
This is the perfect opportunity to see first-hand how Trinity School of Medicine can help you achieve your dream of becoming a physician.
Register NOW for one of these seminars on our website under information seminars at:
www.trinityschoolofmedicine.org
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The Georgia Tech Chapter of Unite For Sight will be offering FREE vision screenings to the campus this week, Wednesday-Friday!!! Please stop by our organization table, located on the first floor of the Student Center, and receive a free basic vision screening. We will also have baked goods for sale to help raise funds for Unite For Sight, a non-profit, international organization that promotes eye healthcare around the world (www.uniteforsight.org).
What:
Free Vision Screening and Bake Sale
Where:
1st floor Student Center
When:
Wednesday 2/18 10am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Thursday 2/19 10am-4pm
Friday 2/20 10am-2pm
Who:
GT Unite For Sight
We hope to SEE you this week!
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If you are interested in becoming a Chemistry or Physics teacher, please consider applying to the Noyce Scholars program.
The Noyce scholarship is a joint Georgia Tech/Kennesaw State program that supports Tech students as they transition from their BS (or graduate) degrees to becoming fully trained and certified Science teachers. Tech students finish their bachelor's* programs and then complete a one-year MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) program at KSU; the MAT includes all requirements for full teacher certification. The Noyce program provides scholars with $10,000 award during their senior** year at Tech, and with another $10,000 during their MAT program. Students who are already seniors or alumni are eligible for the one-year award ($10,000) during the MAT program at KSU.
US citizens/permanent residents majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or related STEM fields who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply.
The application deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is March 1, 2009. Tech juniors (meaning students who will graduate by the end of Spring, 2010) should apply now!
The online application and program details are available at http://www.ganoycescholars.org/.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at beth.spencer@provost.gatech.edu, call 404.385.3665, or stop by my office in the A. French Building. Note that the website outlines "the model" plan for the program; students who don't fit the model but who want to become Physics or Chemistry teachers and would like to complete the KSU MAT should still apply.
* Graduate students (MS or PhD) can be considered for this scholarship if they want to apply to and complete the KSU MAT program. Contact me for more information on this option.
** Students at Tech are eligible for Noyce funding during their final 2 semesters at Tech. These don't necessarily have to be a Fall and Spring semester. Students with only one semester left at Tech may also apply and be considered for partial Noyce funding.
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FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
PLANNING YOUR FULBRIGHT APPLICATION
Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4:00 pm Piedmont Room, Student Center
All Undergraduates and First-year Graduate Students interested in Fulbright applications are invited to meet with Fulbright Program Representatives from the Institute for International Education (IIE) from New York.
All students potentially interested in applying for a Fulbright should attend this information session because to be a successful Fulbright applicant requires long-term preparation.
There are many decisions students need to make before they apply for a Fulbright award:
What country?
What type of Fulbright award--research, graduate study, or English Teaching Assistantship?
What university or research institute (for non-ETA awards)?
Is language study needed before applying?
Is a letter of invitation needed? If so—who can provide it?
The Georgia Tech campus deadline for Fulbright applications is September 18, 2009 for students who will be seniors and graduate students and wish to receive an award in 2010-2011. Preparing for a Fulbright application is a process best done with adequate time and by working with an advisor. An appointment this spring to discuss the award with an advisor and working on essays this summer are strongly suggested.
Tony Claudino and Lee Rivers, representatives from IIE, the organization that oversees the US student Fulbright application process, will be at Tech February 26 to present information and answer questions. Students can look at information from the previous competition at www.fulbrightonline.org. Materials for the fall competition will be available on this site after May 1.
FULBRIGHT CAMPUS CONTACT:
Dr. Karen Adams—make an appointment to meet with Dr. Adams after March 18. karen.adams@provost.gatech.edu
Advising Update - 2/9/2009
Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:43:11
DARWIN DAY IS FEBRUARY 12! Come celebrate Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday this Thursday with your fellow biologists. 11am-12pm in Room 204 Cherry Emerson. Email Rupal.thazath@biology.gatech.edu with ideas for evolution-related games or if you can bring a dessert/snack.
Seniors,
The degree petition deadline for Summer graduation is March 6. Please schedule an appointment with your advisor well in advance of this deadline to prepare your petition.
Have a great week,
Dr. Leavey
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President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA)
Applications for summer salary awards are due March 4, 2009. Travel award applications are accepted at anytime up until one month before the conference.
President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA) Information Session and Proposal Triage
Thursday, February 12, 2009
4-5pm
Piedmont Room, Student Center
Join us as we discuss the application procedure for the President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA). We’ll cover eligibility, proposal writing, and the application procedure. Students may wish to come with a draft proposal to obtain brief feedback.
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Connect with Tech Host Recruitment is currently being conducted.
Students interested in hosting for Connect with Tech should contact Carol Heller--carol.heller@cwt.gatech.edu.
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If you want to Teach for America, remember the final application deadline is next Friday, February 13th! Check out the web site below for more information on the program, the application and selection process:
www.teachforamerica.org
TFA is a competitive program, so start your application now!
If you are applying for TFA for 2009, please let me know by sending me an email at beth.spencer@provost.gatech.edu. As we build Tech's Pre-Teaching Program, it is really helpful to know how many students and alumni are going into teaching, and how they are doing it (TFA, TAPP, MAT programs, etc). Thank you.
Best of luck with your applications and interviews!
Beth
Beth B. Spencer, MA, M.Ed.
Pre-Teaching Advisor
A. French Bldg, Rm. 232-B
Georgia Institute of Technology
404.385.3665
http://www.undergradstudies.gatech.edu/preteaching
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Georgia State University (GSU) will be on Tech's campus to present an INFO SESSION on its TEEMS Programs
The TEEMS programs lead to certification and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Thursday, February 12
4:00 p.m.
Clary Theatre, Success Center
TEEMS programs are available in English, ESOL, Mathematics, Middle Grades (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts), Social Studies, and Science.
The MAT can be done part-time or full-time. Many of the MAT programs are HOPE-eligible, and most can be started in the summer, fall, or spring.
After the formal presentation, there will be time for Q & A.
Kennesaw State University (KSU) will make a presentation on its MAT programs in Chemistry, Math, Physics, and Foreign Languages
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
4:00 p.m.
Clary Theatre, Success Center
Information will also be available on the Noyce Scholars program in Chemistry and Physics. There will be time for Q & A after the formal presentation. Many of the MAT programs are HOPE-eligible. The KSU MAT in Math can be an especially good fit for Tech students and alumni who didn't major in a math-based program but want to focus on math education at the graduate level. Noyce scholarships are available for future Chemistry and Physics teachers.
Advising Update - 1/30/2009
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:44:53
Hi Everyone,
The School of Biology Advising update has a new home!! Starting today, in addition to email, the Advising Updates will be posted on the web at:
https://undergrad.biology.gatech.edu/student/feed.php
This page contains an RSS feed that you can subscribe to with your RSS reader. We will add important information to this site more often than we send out email updates, so bookmark this page. There is a link to this page on the biology current-students page as well.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Leavey
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NSF-REU program in Aquatic Chemical Ecology at Georgia Tech
We have 3 core areas of research for students to choose from: Biological and geochemical transformations of chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environemnts. This program is an excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology, chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research environment to solve complex scientific problems and learn about the importance of chemically-mediated processes.
Our program website is http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/reu/
including program details, application process, and contact information
The application deadline is 4 weeks from now, February 18th 2009. We will offer students places in the program starting March 1st. The full-time, 10-week program will start in late May and run through July. Participants will receive a stipend of $4500 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta.
Students can go to our website to get more information and to apply, starting today. Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program is eligible, unless they have already been part of an REU program in Ocean Sciences or unless they will graduate before this summer.
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BARCELONA SUMMER 2009
11 MAY TO 21 JULY
spend ten weeks in europe's most exciting city
travel to other cities during two one-week-long breaks
weekends to explore barcelona, catalunya, spain
select from six courses in architecture, computer science, and spanish:
arch 4128: architecture, design, material culture
coa 4803: city literacy: what makes a great city great
cs 4475: computational photography
cs 3101: barcelona leap: innovation and entrepreneurship
cs 4001: computing, society and professionalism
cs 3510: design and analysis of algorithms
spanish: 1813; 2813; 3813
COURSES OPEN TO ALL MAJORS AND ALL LEVELS
NO PRE-REQUISITES (except cs 3510)
ARCH AND COA COURSES QUALIFY FOR:
INSTITUTE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CREDIT
INFORMATION SESSIONS
jan 28: coa auditorium 6:00 PM
feb 05: klaus 1116 5:00 PM
CONTACT
sabir khan
associate dean, college of architecture
co-director, barcelona summer program
annika kleinwaechter
program coordinator, college of computing
Study Abroad Scholarships -
http://gtstudyabroadscholarships.blogspot.com/
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If you are interested in becoming a Chemistry or Physics teacher, please consider applying to the Noyce Scholars program.
The Noyce scholarship is a joint Georgia Tech/Kennesaw State program that supports Tech students as they transition from their BS (or graduate) degrees to becoming fully trained and certified Science teachers. Tech students finish their bachelor's* programs and then complete a one-year MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) program at KSU; the MAT includes all requirements for full teacher certification. The Noyce program provides scholars with $10,000 award during their senior** year at Tech, and with another $10,000 during their MAT program. Students who are already seniors or alumni are eligible for the one-year award ($10,000) during the MAT program at KSU.
US citizens/permanent residents majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or related STEM fields who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply.
The application deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is March 1, 2009. Tech juniors (meaning students who will graduate by the end of Spring, 2010) should apply now!
The online application and program details are available at http://www.ganoycescholars.org/.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at beth.spencer@provost.gatech.edu, call 404.385.3665, or stop by my office in the A. French Building. Note that the website outlines "the model" plan for the program; students who don't fit the model but who want to become Physics or Chemistry teachers and would like to complete the KSU MAT should still apply.
* Graduate students (MS or PhD) can be considered for this scholarship if they want to apply to and complete the KSU MAT program. Contact me for more information on this option.
** Students at Tech are eligible for Noyce funding during their final 2 semesters at Tech. These don't necessarily have to be a Fall and Spring semester. Students with only one semester left at Tech may also apply and be considered for partial Noyce funding.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates @ Univ. of Chicago
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:34:13
The Chicago Center for Systems Biology (CCSB) seeks highly qualified undergraduates for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Fellowships. Stipends of up to $4,000 per ten-week summer quarter (June 15 - August 21, 2009) for intern projects, or per year for honors research activities, are available. They will be awarded on a competitive basis based on academic excellence, motivation, scientific potential, compatibility of personal interests, and long-term career goals aligned with research interests of the CCSB. Applicants with computational science backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. All participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students must be enrolled in (but not yet graduated from) an accredited undergraduate college degree program with a concentration in a biological sciences field.
The New Biology RSS Feed
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:34:13
School of Biology Advising Website:
http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/current-students/
Who is my Advisor?:
Login to https://undergrad.biology.gatech.edu/student/login.php
Online Advising Appointment Scheduler:
http://www.advising.gatech.edu/scheduler/index.php