Crafton Tull Foundation Scholarship

To whom it may concern,

My name is Clare Dunn. I am the head of Media and Public Relations for Crafton Tull. We are an engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with eight offices in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

I am on the Board of Directors for our 501(c)(3), the Crafton Tull Foundation. We are beginning the selection process for the Fall 2019 semester. Applications will be due April 12, 2019.  I have included the basics below:

            Providing financial aid to junior & senior students majoring in A/E/S industry

            Total amount $5,000

•           $2,500 for 1st place

•           $1,500 for 2nd place

•           $1,000 for 3rd place

We will be promoting the scholarship on several websites and message boards. I am reaching out to see how to go about getting the full information directly in the hands of qualified applicants. Please let me know how to reach students so we can give some money away!

For more about our Foundation and to find the online application:

http://www.craftontull.com/pages/who-we-are/giving-back

http://www.craftontull.com/uploads/cms_uploads/2018/10/ct-foundation-scholarship-1540240566.pdf

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.

AISES Summer Internships

AISES Summer Internships Application Deadline: February 15, 2019    The AISES Internship Program provides students with applied work experience and an opportunity to explore career options. Placing students in 10-week summer positions with partner agencies, the program also promotes advanced study to the graduate level and assists students in developing professional networks. Open Internships    BMM Test Labs Internship Due Date: February 15, 2019    One or two positions are available with AISES partner, BMM Test Labs. The internships will be located in Las Vegas, NV. The Intern will assist test engineers as part of a team responsible for: assessing gaming technology integrity, accountability and functionality; performing statistical analysis of gaming device and game probabilities; reviewing gaming device and system source code and assisting with the development of testing procedures.    Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Internships Due Date: February 15, 2019    Three positions are available with AISES partner, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Two positions will be available in BPA’s Transmission Services in Vancouver, WA and another position will be open in BPA’s Fish & Wildlife Program at the BPA Headquarters in Portland, OR. Applicants must be pursuing one the following degrees: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Environmental, Natural Resources or Wildlife Sciences majors.     USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory Internship Due Date: February 15, 2019    Two positions are available with AISES partner USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), the national wood research laboratory within the U.S. Forest Service. The internship will be located at the city Madison, the Capital of Wisconsin. Interns will work in the Forest Service Products Laboratory and in the field with supervisor. For the Engineering-related position, the focus will be on timber highway bridges, historic covered truss-bridges, and bridge inspection practices. For the Marketing-related position, the focus will be on technology transfer of key research results on tall-wood buildings, cross laminated timber (CLT) products, cellulose Nano-materials that have a significant market impact for the following industries: bio-chemical, bio-energy and bio-products. Upcoming Internships    Two Internship Opportunities with VGT/Aristocrat in Franklin, Tennessee coming soon!    Founded in 1991, Video Gaming Technologies, Inc., is a leading North American developer, manufacturer and distributor of casino games for the Class II and emerging markets. The company has more than 20,000 terminals in more than 140 locations in the United States.  For more information on AISES Scholarships and Internships please contact Brianna Hall atbhall@aises.org. 720-552-6123, Ext. 119. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 4263 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 200 | Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 765-1052 | www.aises.org

Emerson Co-op in McKinney Texas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfj1fEFLajU

Test and Evaluation Engineer Co-op 

Requisition ID

: (18018872)

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Mckinney

Job Function

: Engineering

Job Posting Date

: Jan 21, 2019, 2:35:11 PM 

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide technical input and direction to the design and evaluation of new product concepts.  They will work in a team environment applying their knowledge of engineering principles and the physical sciences to develop new products.

Responsibilities

• Design and acquire required test equipment /fixtures from vendors
• Conduct product evaluations
• Setup and execute laboratory testing
• Document tests conducted, results, problems encountered and the solutions developed
• Participate in global cross-functional teams, including marketing, designers, manufacturing, sales and procurement
• May perform other duties as assigned

 

Additional Information

• Commitment to a full time (40 hours a week) Summer/Fall co-op experience in McKinney, TX fromJune 2019 through mid-December 2019 OR Mid- August to mid-December 2019.
• Fully furnished apartments will be provided to students who are not from the area.

 

Requirements 

• Junior-level status, or above, working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering or Agricultural Engineering preferred.
• High Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by calling 1-314-553-2544 (V/TTY/TDD) or by sending an email to idisability.administrator@emerson.com.

 About Emerson
Imagine being surrounded by intelligent, driven, and passionate innovators all working toward the same goal—to create groundbreaking solutions that leave our world in a better place than we found it. Emerson is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. 

Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure.

A dynamic environment is what you’ll discover at Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $14.5 billion in sales and 155 manufacturing locations worldwide. Together, we’re changing the world, and we have all the resources to help you achieve your professional goals.

Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options, or recently received your MBA degree, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

Postgraduate Laboratory Fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2019, 3:00 PM ET

A learning opportunity is available in the Division of Scientific Resources (DSR) within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The research project involves conducting and applying various techniques toward the goal of improving the capacity of the agency to respond to various public health needs. The immediate goal of this assignment is to assist the Reagent and Diagnostic Services Branch within our Enhanced Capacity Surge Laboratory (ECSL) in providing diagnostic testing on various platforms to expand the capacity of the agency to respond to public health threats when needed for increased diagnostic testing support.

As part of the ECSL, the chosen candidate may have the following learning opportunities:

• Applying various diagnostic testing platforms (PCR, ELISA, Maldi-TOF, Luminex etc) within a BSL2/3 environment to test diagnostic and clinical samples
• Assisting with validation of assays on various platforms
• Utilizing branch quality management systems
• Utilizing CDC’s Laboratory Information Management System software (ELIMS) for management of specimen data and test results
• Assisting with the establishment of new Standard Operating Procedures
• Contributing to CDC diagnostic research studies

The fellow is expected to follow all safety guidelines set in the RDSB, most notably the safe handling of clinical specimens employing Universal Precautions using Blood Borne Pathogen Standards and appropriate Biosafety Guidelines.

The Enhanced Capacity Surge Laboratory operates under the regulations provided by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).  The ideal candidate must have a degree in a science related discipline.

** Desired Start Date:   January 29, 2019 **

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in the life sciences.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and general microbiology/biology.
• Knowledge of quality systems and scientific processes.
• Knowledge of general laboratory published policy quality and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of general biosafety guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic computer and inventory software functions

For a full description of this opportunity and to submit your application, visit https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/CDC-DSR-2019-0029.

If you have questions, send an email to CDCrpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity (CDC-DSR-2019-0029) in your email.

Computational Science and Technology Advanced Research Studies (C-STARS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Attn: Computationally-experienced Master’s students, recent Master’s graduates, and PhD students

Graduate research opportunities are available at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, through the Computational Science and Technology Advanced Research Studies (C-STARS) program. C-STARS participants conduct challenging computational research in areas that support ORNL missions, with current openings in software engineering, geographic information systems, and life and medical sciences database research.

Participants will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, professional development activities, presentation opportunities over the summer, and a large network of ORNL researchers and interns. Financial benefits include a biweekly stipend, possible housing or in- and out-bound travel reimbursements, if eligible, conference travel costs, and any publication-related fees. This opportunity is open to all current graduate students with a GPA of 3.5/4 or higher and those who have received a Master’s degree within the last five years; there is no citizenship requirement.

C-STARS appointment dates and duration are decided upon between the research mentor and participant, although appointments are typically 12 months in duration. Appointments may be part-time or full-time participation. Apply now and more potential mentors will see your application – you’ll note your desired appointment dates within your application.

For more information and instructions to submit your application, visit https://orise.orau.gov/ornl/c-stars/default.html.

If you have any questions, please send an email to ASTRO@orau.org.

Summer Internship Opportunity at Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Deadline to Apply is January 10, 2019

Biostatistics and Data Analytics Fellowship with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FDA-CDER-2019-0339

An opportunity is available at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) in Silver Spring, Maryland.

CARE Sentinel, a project in the Office of New Drugs (OND)/Office of Drug Evaluation II (ODE II), will examine clinical questions about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using the Sentinel Distributed Database system, a large distributed healthcare claims database. The project will focus on creating precise and robust programmatic definitions of obstructive lung disease cases, clinical endpoints, and medication use, for purposes of COPD queries in the Sentinel database. The project will examine access to Sentinel and the applicability of available tools for querying the database for medication efficacy trial designs. The outcome of interest will be descriptive statistics that define and characterize the sample space for COPD in Sentinel including rates of exacerbations, hospitalizations, medication use, and disease-specific covariates to facilitate answering clinical questions.

Under the guidance of a mentor the participant may be involved in:

• researching and learning about prior healthcare claims data analyses
• understanding strengths and limitations and how they apply to Sentinel data
• exploring respiratory disease definitions, associated clinical endpoints, and medication use in Sentinel
• providing statistical models to answer clinically impactful questions in respiratory disease using Sentinel data

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, or have received a master's or doctoral level degree in the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the last 5 years before the appointment start date.

Familiarity with biostatistics or bioinformatics including scientific computing (programming in SAS or other languages) and healthcare data analysis is desired. A familiarity with data analysis of healthcare claims databases including developing statistical models of prospective and retrospective clinical studies is also desired.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and foreign nationals.

The FDA is actively reviewing applications and is looking to fill this opportunity as soon as qualified applicants are identified.

For a full description of this opportunity and to submit your application, visit https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FDA-CDER-2019-0339.

If you have any questions, please send an email to FDArpp@orau.org.

Artificial Intelligence Summer Institute at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Apply here: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/ORNL-HERE-AISI

The Artificial Intelligence Summer Institute (AISI) will collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) scientists on solving problems of national and scientific interest, engage in educational and professional development opportunities, explore career opportunities at national laboratories, and interact with and present their research to ORNL's scientists.

As part of the summer institute, students will be organized into teams with diverse educational backgrounds and develop their skills to help solve scientific challenges using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. They will learn from ORNL mentors who have expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning and/or domain sciences such as physics, materials, or biology. Students will participate in educational and professional development seminar series. They will also learn and participate in scientific communication exercises to prepare them for a career in scientific research, including oral and poster presentations and technical reports.

The program is scheduled to begin on June 10, 2019, and end on August 16, 2019. An earlier starting date may be requested for program consideration, but the end date cannot be prior to August 16.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Selections will be made on a rolling basis with the first round of selections starting January 1, 2019, and selections continuing until 10 applicants have been chosen. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2019. To be considered for selection, applications must be fully completed and submitted and two recommendations must be received within the Zintellect system. Applicants will be notified when selections are completed. For best chance of selection, you must complete your application as soon as possible. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

·       Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (must be a rising junior or higher at time of application) in a degree-seeking program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at time of application 

o   If graduating before start of appointment, must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment for fall 2019 in a degree-seeking program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (provide with application if available or by May 1, 2019 if selected)

·       Or have graduated with a bachelor's degree in the last six months (at time of application) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university

o   Must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment for fall 2019 in a graduate degree program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (provide with application if available or by May 1, 2019 if selected)

·       Or be currently enrolled in a master's degree-seeking program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at time of application

·       Or have graduated with a master's degree in the last six months (at time of application) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university

·       Or be a current Ph.D. student or Ph.D. candidate at time of application

·       Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

·       Be 18 years of age

·       Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at time of application

For more information, please contact HERE@orau.org.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program

Application Deadline: January 31, 2019, 4:00PM ET

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program is now accepting applications. This program offers recent doctoral degree recipients the opportunity to conduct research in DOE’s fusion energy research and development programs. Participants acquire experience and training in areas of fusion energy science, interact with outstanding scientists and engineers, and have access to advanced equipment and facilities. Appointments are made to a wide range of fusion energy centers. U.S. citizenship or LPR status is required.

For more information, visit http://www.orau.gov/doe-fes-postdoc/ or contact fusion@orau.org.