JOB SUMMARY:
Real solutions to meet genuine challenges. Innovative ideas to take on growing realities. That's the Federal Highway Administration--Leaders in Paving the Way on the Road to Success.
This position is in the Office of Transportation Policy Studies under the leadership of the Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy and Governmental Affair. You are a member of the Policy Analysis Team and receives tasks and guidance from the Team Leader, the Director of the Office of Transportation Policy Studies, the Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy and Governmental Affair and other senior members of the office as appropriate. You are a technical expert for collection, analysis, interpretation and application of data. This position provides expert advice and recommendations to the Office Director, the Team Leader(s) and other office staff on analytic tools and data systems for policy analysis and evaluation. This could involve leading, managing and performing a variety of duties in the areas related to monitoring and forecasting economic, demographic, energy, environmental, finance, and travel trends. You will conduct and/or manage studies to support the formulation of transportation policy and legislative initiatives; assessing highway user fee and finance issues, analyzing issues regarding the role of pricing in managing future travel, and assessing implications of emerging issues for highway policies and programs.
This is a perfect opportunity for a mid-level professional with solid experience leading complicated studies, reviewing unresolved issues; synthesize and simplify complex information; define, describe, and compare policy alternatives. The candidate will have experience assessing political and institutional constraints; summarizing study results; and present findings to policymakers to aid them in examining policy proposals. The candidate will also have solid knowledge of analytical tools to evaluate the statistical analysis of related policy studies and mange national-level analyses of truck size weight and highway cost allocations studies.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and meet specialized experience
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Provide all required documents by closing date
• Position is telework eligible
• Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 30 days
• Announcement also advertised to status applicants: FHWA.HPL-2012-0012.
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 to Thursday, July 05, 2012
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. A separate job announcement is being advertised for applicants eligible for status consideration. Current and former status employees and veterans who qualify under VEOA are encouraged to also apply to announcement:FHWA.HPL-2012-0012.
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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in health care management science and operations at The Ivey School of Business, Western University.
The initial one-year appointment will begin Sep 1 2012 (start date may be flexible) and may be extended contingent upon research performance. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering, operations research, management science, economics, computer science, mathematics or other-related fields before the appointment begins. Research topics of interest include stochastic scheduling and capacity management, drug pricing and pharmaceutical risk sharing, and contracts for development and licensing.
An application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two reference letters (one from your PhD advisor), and a writing sample. Please send your complete application package to Elaine Carson (ecarson@ivey.uwo.ca) by July 31 2012. Questions can be directed to Mehmet Begen (mbegen@ivey.uwo.ca) or Greg Zaric (gzaric@ivey.uwo.ca).
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
The Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia invites applications for a postdoctoral position. Candidates should have a record of publications and/or demonstrated interest in pursuing substantive research in Sustainability and Social Responsibility issues in Global Supply Chains. An interest in exploring these issues in the context of emerging markets, especially Asia, will be a plus.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Operations Management or a related discipline, with a strong interest in economics, strategy or international business. Strong modeling, analysis and computational skills are required. The candidate will be expected to take initiative in research efforts, write, disseminate and communicate research results leading to publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
The position is for one year, with possibility of renewal depending on performance and budget availability.
The candidate will have a joint appointment as a fellow at the Jack Austin Centre for Asia-‐Pacific Business Studies. More details about the Centre activities can be found here: http://business.sfu.ca/jack-austin-centre/
The Beedie School of Business is recognized as a top 100 ranked research school, is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, and is signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education. We have programs at the Undergraduate, Masters, Ph.D. and Executive levels, including Canada’s first Executive MBA program.
The school is the recent recipient of a record-setting $22 million gift from alumnus Ryan Beedie and his father Keith. The donation will bolster the faculty's already strong position as a global leader in research.
With three award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey and downtown Vancouver, Simon Fraser University offers a strong research environment in a dynamic Pacific Rim setting that is ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the world’s most liveable city. For further details about the Beedie School of Business, visit our website at http://www.beedie.sfu.ca/.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority. SFU is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers employment opportunities to qualified applicants. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html
Interested applicants should send electronic format, pdf preferred) their CV, a cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for this position, copies of any publications, and contact details for at least two references to:
Prof. Sudheer Gupta at sudheerg@sfu.ca.
Start date: September 1, 2012. (Start date may be negotiable to accommodate the successful candidate.)
The MBTA fare increase takes effect with July’s T-passes and the price change will be reflected in June’s pay checks and student account statements. MIT will continue to subsidize all passes at 50% in support of this cost effective and environmentally friendly mode of commuting. The new price schedule is available on our T-Pass web page http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/tpass.html.
Larry Brutti
Operations Manager
MIT Parking & Transportation Office
T: 617-253-5142
E: lrbrutti@mit.edu
web.mit.edu/parking
GSC Webmaster Application (Paid Position!)
What: GSC Webmaster Applications now open! (Paid Position!)
When: Applications due 11:59PM on Sunday June 24, 2012
Where: GSC Webmaster App
Contact: Please contact the GSC Secretary with questions
- The GSC is seeking to hire a webmaster for general maintenance and operations of our site (gsc.mit.edu)
- This is a paid position and can last to the end of the academic year (or longer, provided the candidate does an acceptable job and is amenable to continuing)
- Time requirements: flexible!
- Salary: $15 per hour, up to $4,000 per year
- We are looking for candidates that meet the following criteria: (1) Must have HTML and PHP experience and be familiar with server-side scripting (e.g. PHP, JavaScript, although more advanced ones are welcome!); (2) Experience and familiarity with MySQL; (3) Comfortable with text editors and command line; (4) Familiarity with security settings (Being able to deal with MIT certificates is a plus); (5) Familiarity with MIT-specific resources is a bonus (e.g. scripts server, web folder structure and permissions, etc.)
- The application can be found here. It's due on June 24 (by 11:59PM), and we will be holding brief interviews the week of June 25.
Sandia National Laboratories is accepting applications for the President Harry S. Truman Fellowship in National Security Science & Engineering, a three-year appointment allowing recipients to pursue independent research that supports Sandia's national security mission. Truman Fellowship candidates are expected to have solved a major scientific or engineering problem in their thesis work or will have provided a new approach or insight to a major problem, as evidenced by a recognized impact in their field. Fellows may work at either principal location, Albuquerque, NM or Livermore, CA. The salary is $110,900. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance and be seeking their first national laboratory appointment (pre postdoc internships excluded). They must have been awarded a Ph.D. (minimum 3.5 undergraduate and 3.7 graduate GPA preferred) within three years at the time of application or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment. Applications are due November 1, 2012. More information is available on: http://www.sandia.gov/careers/students_postdocs/fellowships/truman_fellowship.html
...For questions on the application process, contact Patrice Armstrong on 505.844.0741 or parmstr@sandia.gov. For research mentor or technical questions, contact Yolanda Moreno at 505.284.2106 or ymoreno@sandia.gov.
Yolanda
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Yolanda Moreno
Sandia National Laboratories
University Research/CTO Programs Office
P. O. Box 5800, MS 0359
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0359
Phone: 505/284-2106
Fax: 505/845-0580
E-mail: ymoreno@sandia.gov
A policy immersion program in Washington, D.C., for science and engineering graduate students
www.cspo.org/outreach/scienceoutsidethelab
For STP, STS, and HPS Students:
Monday June 4 - Friday June 15, 2012 (arrival on Sunday June 3; departure on Saturday June 16)
For Science and Engineering Students:
Monday June 18 - Friday June 29, 2012 (arrival on Sunday June 17; departure on Saturday June 30)
What is it?
Science Outside the Lab, presented by Arizona State University's Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes (CSPO), explores the relationships among science, policy, and societal outcomes in a place where many important decisions about these things are made - Washington, D.C. During the two-week workshop, students will meet and interact with the people who fund, regulate, shape, critique, publicize and study science, including congressional staffers, funding agency officers, lobbyists, regulators, journalists, academics, museum curators and others.
Why?
With the intersections between science, politics and society making the headlines every day, it is more important than ever for scientists and engineers to know how the decisions that affect them are made. Washington, D.C., where the $140 billion of federal science money and countless policy decisions originate, is the perfect setting to delve into the complicated world of science policy. Junior scholars who understand the goals and implications of publicly funded science will likely have an advantage when seeking jobs and funding. This program also will explore numerous careers in the science policy realm.
Who should attend?
Doctoral students who are interested in how the decisions about science funding, regulation and policy are made will benefit from this program. Graduate students interested in careers in science policy also will find this to be an excellent opportunity to learn about important fellowships and meet current science policy professionals.
What to expect?
Arizona State University hosts the program at its Washington Center and meetings take place in locations throughout the Washington, D.C., area, which allow the students to experience many facets of the Nation's Capital. This is not a two-week lecture series. It includes discussions, hands-on experiences and on-location learning. It is designed not just to teach how decisions are made but to give the participants a chance to try their hands at them as well. The primary component of the program is the discussions the students will have with people throughout the District of Columbia. All presenters are asked to limit their opening comments to fifteen minutes. This leaves plenty of time for conversation. This opportunity, of course, comes with a significant responsibility. The success of the course will rest on the participants' ability to ask probing questions and explore the subtler facets of policy. The goal is to expose participating graduate scientists and engineers to as many different viewpoints as possible and help them understand how the people and institutions in Washington, D.C., both influence and learn from science. Participants live in dormitories at George Washington University - walking distance to Georgetown and a Metro ride away from all the major sites in D.C.
Cost?
Option 1 (with lodging): $3,500, includes all program activities and materials, shared lodging for 13 nights in the George Washington University dorms, 13 breakfasts, 10 weekday lunches, and local transportation via the metro while in Washington, D.C. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Washington, D.C., as well as their own lunches during the weekend and all dinners.
Option 2 (no lodging): $2,500, includes all program activities and materials, 10 weekday lunches, and local transportation via the metro while in Washington, D.C. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Washington, D.C., and making their own lodging arrangements for the duration of the program, as well as their own lunches during the weekend and all dinners. Note: Hotels in the Washington metro area can run $200+ per night during the early summer.
How do I apply?
Applications will be accepted January 15 - April 2, 2012.
download application PDF
download application DOC
Questions?
Contact Andra Williams at Andra.Williams@asu.edu
http://www.cmmigranteeconference.org/
The 2012 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) and hosted by Northeastern University, will take place July 9–12 in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference will be held along with the George E. Brown Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) Quake Summit 2012.
This year’s conference theme, Engineering Transformation through Partnerships, evokes the academic city at work that is Boston. Through presentations and technical tours, an estimated 1,200 attendees from academe, industry, and government will be able to see first-hand real partnership successes addressing real problems, and contribute to the dialogue on using partnerships effectively to address future challenges.
Three subthemes within Engineering Transformation through Partnerships will define the lenses that conference attendees use to engage with research and education across the Division’s programs and beyond. These subthemes are:
- Partnered (interdisciplinary) research
- Partnerships up (with decision-makers and research funders)
- Partnerships out (engagement with society)
Conference activities will include: - Featured speakers from academia, outreach, and industry
- Plenary and breakout sessions on funding opportunities and proposal writing, research needs, opportunities, and best practices
- Technical tours of local facilities of interest as well as Northeastern and other university laboratories
- Poster sessions featuring more than 1,000 presentations
- Graduate student tracks focused on career development and skills training
- Outreach activities that bring CMMI into the community
- Excellent opportunities for networking
Doctoral students in international affairs may apply for summer support for dissertation research. Research on a broad range of international issues will be considered. Support may be requested either for fieldwork and/or archival research, or for home-based research and write-up. Grants will not exceed $3,000.
The main criteria for determining which proposals will be funded are:
(1) the importance of the research question and the quality of the research proposal
(2) the strength of the letter of support
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by 5pm More information about the CIS Summer Study Grant is available at http://web.mit.edu/cis/fo2_2.html Please review the FAQ url as well http://web.mit.edu/cis/fo2_2FAQ.html as most of your questions can be answered there.
Sincerely,
Casey Johnson
Center for International Studies
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1 Amherst Street, E40-451
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617.258.8552
Fax: 617.253.9330
http://web.mit.edu/cis/
THE 14th ANNUAL CMS MEDIA SPECTACLE
Monday, April 30, 2012 32-123 6pm
CALL FOR ENTRIES
SEND US YOUR FILM/VIDEO
CASH PRIZES! 7 PRIZE CATEGORIES!
The CMS Media Spectacle showcases video projects of all genres created by MIT students, staff, faculty and affiliates. To submit an entry, send your video to:
Becky Shepardson
E15-325
77 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
bshep@mit.edu
Prizes include the Chris Pomiecko Award for Best Undergraduate Entry, as well as awards for Best Non-undergraduate Entry, Animation, Experimental, Narrative, Nonfiction, and Audience Favorite.
Please include with your submission: contact email, video title, brief description, and running time. The maximum running time is 15 minutes. The deadline for submissions is April 18. Contact bshep@mit.edu with any questions.
The GSC & UA want to make sure that graduate student opinions are represented in the selecting as the next President. As you may already know, students play a signficant role in selecting the next President and you should care!
Why should you care?
The MIT President has significant authority in shaping the academic, research, education, and residential priorities of the Institute. A few themes under the President that you may be interested in:
- The future of MIT Education (i.e. MITx)
- The graduate student experience
- Academics/Research v. Student Life
- Campus Space Planning & Infrastructure
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Interaction
Still not convinced...
MYTH: The role of the MIT President has very little effect on me.
Not true. From increasing stipend levels to establishing graduate student health care, the MIT President has played a significant role affecting the lives of graduate students.
MYTH: My input doesn’t matter, nothing is going to change.
Not true. This is a rare and valuable opportunity to shape the priorities of MIT. The input of students have been significant in shaping the selection and priorities of the previous MIT President’s during the selection process
MYTH: Participating takes too much time and and I have other more important work.
Not true. If you cannot participate in a forum, submit your thoughts online: http://gsc.mit.edu/mitpresidentsearch/comments
What we want? We are asking students to participate in the forums (listed below) to help identify important issues facing the next MIT President, qualities our next MIT president should possess, and potential candidates.
The remaining forums are listed below; each forum will be 90 minutes long (though you can come for as short or long as you like)
Thursday 3/15 6pm in Walker Memorial (Pritchett Dining Hall, 50-258) Monday 3/19 12pm in 5-134 Tuesday 3/20 12pm in 3-442 Tuesday 3/20 530pm in E51-376 Thursday 3/22 730pm in the Student Center (W20 Lobdell Dining Hall)
More information is available online: http://gsc.mit.edu/mitpresidentsearch
Thanks
-Alex
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Alex J. Evans
President
Graduate Student Council
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Web: http://gsc.mit.edu
Email: xan@mit.edu
The Teaching and Learning Laboratory (TLL), the Office of the Dean of Graduate Education (ODGE), and the Sloan School will be sponsoring a series of talks on scientific writing, presenting, and graphic representation by Dr. Jean-luc Doumont (http://www.principiae.be/), the week of January 23rd.
Jean-luc, who has a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford, is a fantastic speaker on these topics and is back at MIT this year by popular demand. These workshops shouldn't be missed! (legal size flyer attached)
Details are as follows:“Making the Most of Your Presentation,” Monday, Jan. 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m., 32-123 http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-4986.html
“Structuring Your Scientific Paper,” Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m., 32-123 http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-7502.html
“Roadsigns: Finding Your Way in the Visual World,” Friday, Jan. 27, noon-2:00 p.m., 32-141 http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9601.html
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Leann Dobranski
Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(617) 253-3371
email: leann@mit.edu
The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships based in Sacramento.
The S&T Policy Fellowship, a unique one-year professional development opportunity, provides the selected fellows with hands-on experience working with the California Legislature to incorporate science and technology into public policy. Eligible applicants will be Ph.D.-level (or equivalent) scientists and engineers who have a sincere interest in California current events, the state legislative process, and a strong desire to learn how policy decisions are made.
Please forward this announcement to any individuals or group listservs that may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Deadline for submission of applications is February 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. PST. More information is available at http://fellows.ccst.us.
GECD IAP Events 2012
Go abroad, get a job, earn a degree. IAP.
For more information or to register, visit CareerBridge www.myinterfase.com/mit/student, and select Workshops Career Fairs and Events.
GECD IAP event list: http://student.mit.edu/iap/nsgecd.html
Network into Career Success
Thursday, January 12, 2-3:30pm, 4-159
Did you know that 80% of individuals find jobs through their connections? Do you have a difficult time figuring out what to say at social events, career fairs or company functions? Does the word networking frighten you? Learn how to connect effectively with others while making a winning impression and creating a personal brand. Gain advice on how to use social media tools to turn online connections into in person connections that can help you grow professionally. Register on CareerBridge.
Patents & Pizza: Careers in Intellectual Property Law
Thursday, January 12, 6-8pm, room 4-163
Learn from MIT alums working in patent law about careers that let you stay abreast of the newest technologies. By working in the field of intellectual property, you can make a career of patenting, protecting, licensing, and valuing the most recent technological discoveries! Topics discussed will include an overview of intellectual property rights available to inventors, a day-in-the-life of patent attorneys, and a discussion of how intellectual property rights are protected in the realms of academia and industry. Bertucci's Pizza is sponsored by iRobot Corporation (http://www.irobot.com). Preregistration requested on CareerBridge.
Panelists:
Glen Weinstein, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at iRobot Corporation
Alex Wissner-Gross, Founder of Enernetics, Inc.
Kristin Smith, Associate at Carr & Ferrell
Wendy (Haller) Verlander, Senior Partner at WilmerHale
Clay Satow, Patent Counsel at Bose Corporation
How to Feel As Bright and Capable As Everyone Seems to Think You Are: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How You Can Thrive In Spite of It
Tuesday, January 17, 1:30-3pm, room 34-101
Do you secretly worry that others will find out you’re not as intelligent and competent as they seem to think you are? Do you often dismiss your accomplishments as a “fluke” or “no big deal?” Do you sometimes shy away from taking on greater challenges because of nagging self-doubt? Are you crushed by even constructive criticism, taking it as evidence of your ineptness? If so, join the club!
Presented by Valerie Young. Sponsored by MIT Global Education & Career Development
Do You Have What It Takes to Win a Distinguished Fellowship?
Wednesday, January 18, 11-12:00, room 2-105
This session will introduce participants to distinguished fellowships’ application processes, including Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, and others. Recent winners will be in attendance, as well as former national selection panelists. Here you will learn what is involved, and how to be successful in one of these competitions.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-4378, benard@mit.edu
What Should I Do With My Life?
Wednesday, January 18, 2-3:30pm, room 4-145
Unsure about your career or major? Learn about yourself by identifying career values and skills to help you choose the path that is right for you. This is a small, hands-on workshop designed to help you determine what values and skills are important to you, which can be used in making future life decisions. Preregistration required through CareerBridge. Sponsor: Global Education and Career Development
Careers in Energy
Wednesday, January 18, 5:30-7:30pm, room 32-155
Considering a career in the energy sector? Come hear from MIT alumni working in the industry about some of the many career options out there and what it takes to find a position and succeed in this growing field. The first hour will feature a panel discussion, while the second will provide the opportunity to network with the panelists individually. Representatives from FloDesign Wind Turbines, First Wind, GE Energy, Conservation Services Group and PowerAdvocate will be present. Preregistration requested on CareerBridge.
Does It Matter? Non-Verbal Communication and the Job Search
Thursday, January 19, 2-3pm, room 4-153
You might not think that things like hairstyle, tone of voice, facial expressions or posture would affect your networking, interviewing and negotiating processes, but in fact you would be incorrect! Come learn ways to effectively communicate non-verbally so that you can leave a positive lasting impression with all those that you meet. Registration requested through CareerBridge.
How Much Does Starting Salary Matter? Negotiating a job offer
Thursday, January 19, 4-5pm, 4-149
Negotiating a job offer is a delicate event. Knowing when to ask for more, how to ask for more, and what to ask for are all questions that you need to have answers for before you start the conversation. Join GECD staff for a session aimed at helping you understand the process and how to handle the situation. Register through CareerBridge (click on Workshops, Career Fairs and Events tab).
Management Consulting: Career Opportunities for PhDs
Friday, January 20, 2-3:30pm, room 4-163
PhD alums in Management Consulting will talk about their work, their work lifestyle, how they made the decision to leave the bench and enter this field, what it’s like to transition out of the lab into management consulting, and the highs and lows of their work. Come learn from those who are doing it; ask questions, meet some interesting alums! Register through CareerBridge.
Practice Makes Perfect: Group Mock Interviews
Monday, January 23, 3:30-5pm, room 4-145
In this group mock interview session, students will have a unique chance to practice and sharpen their interview skills. We will briefly review interviewing wisdom, discuss the art of giving and receiving feedback, then all participants will have a chance to answer questions and get feedback on their responses. Students who participate should first attend one of our in-person interviewing workshops or listen to our online workshop, Effective Interviewing, at http://gecd.mit.edu/workshop/interviewing/index.htm. Preregistration required through CareerBridge. Limited to 18.
Business Etiquette- Mastering Meals, Manners and Business Interactions
Tuesday, January 24, 3-4pm, room 4-231
Are you unsure as to what to do during interviews and networking dinners? People tend to equate a lack of etiquette with a lack of care and self-control necessary to be good at what you do. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Come learn tips on how to have an etiquette advantage to help you land a job. Register on CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events).
Alternative Careers Unplugged
Wednesday, January 25, 4-5pm, room 4-237
Your major or degree does not have to confine your career path choices. All MIT graduates have many unique talents and skills that are transferable and sought-after in many fields. Please join us for a panel of MIT alumni as they discuss their careers and how they found themselves making the leap out-of-the-box. Register on CareerBridge.
Career Management: What is it and how to do it?
Wednesday, January 25, 7-8:30pm, room 4-163
Upon graduating MIT you will begin a career. MIT has provided you with countless facts and formulas to help you with your job, but what have you learned to help you with your career? This talk provides an overview of the basic issues needed for career planning and management such as: how do you know which job is right? where will you be in 20 years? how to plan work-life balance? how to select the right projects? what to ask for in job negotiations?
LinkedIn Lab
Thursday, January 26, noon-1:30pm, room 4-253
Registration required through CareerBridge (www.myinterfase.com/mit/students, click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events)
Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help you in your career exploration and job or internship search. We will begin with an overview of LinkedIn and some of the key areas of a complete LinkedIn profile. This will be followed by individual work on your profile, with Career Services staff available to answer your questions.
Required: Set up a free account at Linkedin.com and begin to fill in your profile prior to the workshop. Bring a laptop to the workshop. Limited to 15 students.
Starting Up Your Startup
Thursday, January 26, 3-4:00pm, room 3-270
Do you have a brilliant idea but no clue on how to take it to the next level? Our panel discussion of Start-Ups will have speakers at various stages in the Start-Up process from sloppy beginnings to smooth runnings. This panel will also feature individuals with different types of organizations from social enterprises to for-profit companies. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak with people who have done just what you are trying to do! Preregistration requested through CareerBridge.
Demystifying Operations Consulting
Friday, January 27, 3-4:30pm, room 4-237
What does “operations and management consulting” actually mean? Hosted by Stroud Consulting, this workshop will explore the diverse field of consulting, with an emphasis on operations and management consulting. We will describe the range of projects and day-to-day responsibilities of a consultant, discuss how to compare firms in your search, and highlight how undergraduate and Masters students can distinguish themselves in the applicant pool. Registration through CareerBridge.
Experience the Way of Tea - Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sunday, January 29, 2-3:00pm, room W20-307
Join us for a Japanese tea ceremony performed by Mrs. Kyoko Wada, who has been studying the Japanese Tea Ceremony for more than 30 years. She will share "the happiness of the tea ceremony" with you and invite you to take this opportunity to leave your worries and problems at the door. Be transported to Japan by the calligraphy, ceramics, flowers, lacquer, and incense. Experience the four elements of the "way of tea:" harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Imagine how they can bring harmony into our daily interactions. Take the first step of what can become a lifetime of study and meditation. We will also talk very briefly about opportunities for MIT students to visit Japan through the Kawamura Fellowship and MIT Japan. Web: http://web.mit.edu/chado/www/index.html
Contact: Kyoko Wada, (781) 860-0373, chado@mit.edu
Cosponsor: SpousesandPartners@mit
Careers in Non Profits: Learn about this exciting field from Non Profit professionals!
Monday, January 30, 5-6:30pm, room 4-270
If you are wondering what a career in non-profit might be like or what opportunities are available in your field in the non-profit world, this is the workshop for you! After a brief information session about the field, panelists working for non-profits will tell their success stories. There will be time at the end to speak with the panelists and to ask questions. Co-sponsored by Global Education & Career Development and the Public Service Center. Registration through CareerBridge.
The “R” in Resume Stands for Reflection
Tuesday, January 31, 3:30-4:30pm, room 12-142
Are you not sure how to answer the interview question: Tell me about yourself? You are not alone. It can be a result of not taking advantage of the reflection process while preparing your resume. Reflection is a critical element in preparing a formal document such as a resume. However, it is not frequently enough. As a result, people miss out on the opportunity to really shine in the job or internship. This session will provide a blend of exercises and thought provoking activities to prepare students to be able to talk about one’s self. Taking the time to explore your previous academic, volunteer and professional experiences will give you a competitive advantage because you will be armed with a set of tools to describe your experiences in a vivid, but concise manner.
What are the Benefits? What you need to know about benefits before you begin that new job
Wednesday, February 1, 1-2pm, room 56-114
Led by Julie Thibodeau, Director of Benefits at Philips USA
Policy Analysis and Research Careers
Wednesday, February 1, 3-4:30pm, room 4-237
Do you like to research complex problems and recommend solutions? Are you interested in influencing policies that relate to science, healthcare, energy, education, defense, transportation, food, poverty, space, to name a few? Policy analysts work in venues such as government, think tanks, universities, nonprofit and profit organizations. Many analysts have graduate degrees in technical fields. Come and hear from MIT alums who work in policy analysis and learn more about this interesting way to put your MIT education to work.
Major Impact: Your Major and a Career in Finance
Thursday, February 2nd, 2:30-3:30, room 4-237
Want to work in finance but aren’t sure if your major is marketable to those big companies? Come learn about the diverse majors working in finance and the various career paths in this field. Please join us for a panel of company representatives as they discuss why they’re attracted to students from a diverse range of majors and how to best market yourself to these companies. Barclays, Fidelity, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley will be represented on the panel.
Amanda C. Peters
Career Development Specialist, Career Services
MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
617-253-4733
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The Intel PhD Fellowship (2012-2013 academic year) http://intelfellowships.com
The Intel PhD Fellowship is for doctoral students performing research in the technical areas of 1) Hardware Systems Technology and Design, 2) Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing, or 3) Software Technology and Design. Applicants must have passed their qualifying exam, had their thesis topic defined and approved, and be within 18 months of graduation.
Please see the attached file for detailed information on eligible fields of research.Departments are requested to forward up to three nominations each and accompanying application materials to the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education (ODGE) as single PDF files by 5 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Jessica Landry (jlandry@mit.edu) for consideration in the internal MIT competition for the Intel PhD Fellowship. ODGE will evaluate, select, and submit five applications for nomination to Intel on behalf of MIT, as well as an unlimited number of applications from highly qualified students from underrepresented groups (e.g. African Americans, Hispanic-Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.)
Eligibility:
• Preferred: U.S. Citizens and Permanent U.S. Residents (students should have the unrestricted permanent right to work in the US without any type of sponsorship. Exceptions may be made, but cannot always be guaranteed, for candidates with critical skills in an area of demonstrated shortage in the U.S.• The program is not open to individuals from embargoed (Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria) or controlled countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam), unless they are exempt from U.S. Export License and Control rules based on their status as a U.S. Worker (e.g., legal permanent resident, refugee, person granted political asylum).
Benefits:
This is a one-time, external fellowship award. The amount of each fellowship will cover the cost of tuition for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013, a $24,000 stipend, and a $1,500 travel grant that should be used to attend the fellowship forum in the summer/fall and/or to meet face to face with the Intel mentor assigned to the student. Student health insurance will not be covered.Internal Application Requirements:
• WebSIS Grade report or unofficial graduate transcript
• C.V.
• Research summary, 500 words maximum
Please see attached file for details on composing the research statement per Intel’s instructions. If you are nominated, this research statement may become part of your full application.
• Letter of recommendation (one page maximum) from current research advisorTimeline:
ODGE will notify candidates of the status of their internal application by Monday, January 23, 2012. Nominated candidates will be able to complete their full application via the Intel website between January 23 – February 17, 2012. Winners will be announced by Intel during the week of April 23, 2012. The fellowship forum is tentatively planned for August/September 2012.Please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Landry (253-1958, jlandry@mit.edu) with questions regarding the application requirements.
Thank you,
Jessica Landry
Assistant to the Dean for Graduate Education and
Coordinator of Graduate Education Initiatives
Office of the Dean for Graduate Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Office: Room 3-138
Email: jlandry@mit.edu
Phone: 617-253-1958 http://web.mit.edu/odge/