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News from the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
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CSDI NEWS AND EVENTS

    
Student Spotlight: Jade Lewis, Edge Leader

"I also enjoy watching my mentees grow and improve personally and professionally as they start to become independent college students. My experience working as an Edge Leader not only builds a close connection with first-year students, but also establishes a tight relationship with all the other leaders in the Georgia Tech community."
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Student Spotlight: Oladipupo Johnson, OMED Student Ambassador

"My favorite Tech experience was definitely hosting Taste of Africa (TOA). This annual show by the African Student Association really made me appreciate my Nigerian heritage and culture."
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INSTITUTE NEWS

 

Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled at Georgia Tech

"Rosa Parks launched a seminal moment in the civil rights movement through a single act of courage. Her strength motivated many to follow in her footsteps and now her presence, through a new sculpture on Georgia Tech’s campus, will inspire generations to come."
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OPPORTUNITIES
Take an anonymous online survey - Win a $25 Amazon gift card

You are invited to participate in an anonymous online survey to better understand the unique experiences of 
students of color attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs), the challenges faced, and the methods utilized to overcome them. 

This survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The responses provided on this survey will not be directly linked to you at any time. In addition, at the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing for a one in 20 chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

The information from this study may give insight into the unique barriers faced by students of color at PWIs. If identified, these insights may help to increase support for these groups, which could help students of color better navigate their environments and increase their psychological well-being and academic success.”


If you would like to participate, please follow the link.

Questions or concerns? Please email: nzounlom@umail.iu.edu.


From Learning, Analytics, and Materials to Entrepreneurship and Leadership (FLAMEL) Doctoral Traineeship Program

Are you interested in becoming the next data scientist of tomorrow? FLAMEL is currently recruiting Ph.D. students for the next cohort that will begin in fall 2018.

FLAMEL students will formulate relevant problems in material design or manufacturing. Includes an entrepreneurship component designed to enable students to transform research innovations into commercial products and services. Main goal is to prepare students to develop careers in materials informatics.

FLAMEL can offer a one-year assistantship and accepted students will receive a stipend of $30,000 for the year, plus tuition.

Application due: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Apply online.


Further questions? Contact Holly Rush: holly@cc.gatech.edu

2018 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship Program


Exxon Mobil Corporation, one of the world’s largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowships in STEM fields for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for engineering and science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with one of ExxonMobil engineers/scientists to learn how their knowledge is applied in a corporate setting. 

Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority, though other majors should apply: 
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Geoscience

Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
For more information and full requirements, visit the website.

Apply here.
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Summer Internships through CI (City Internships)
   

CI is an accelerated learning provider offering private post-secondary, non-degree granting, full-time immersive in-person courses that combine intensive classroom-based workshops and seminars, practical work experience-based training, and a link to potential employers.

For students and recent graduates, CI’s programs provide the skills, experience, and links to employers necessary to launch successful careers in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving employment landscape.

A guaranteed internship in your choice of 18 cities and nine industries across four seasons.

A structured eight-week program filled with seminars, workshops, networking events, socials, and even a weekend trip.

Apply
here.
CAMPUS EVENTS
The mission of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion is to provide programmatic and thought leadership, expertise, and advocacy to continue to promote the Institute's diverse student initiatives, programs, and efforts that facilitate our collective goal of student diversity and inclusion.

Please contact Institute Diversity Corporate Relations Manager Atira Rochester at  atira.rochester@gatech.edu to submit announcements for the CSDI Current.

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