For the summer, the CSDI Current will become a monthly publication instead of a bi-weekly publication. Look for the next issue on Thursday, May 24.
We'll still be bringing you tons of news, opportunities, and event listings.
Happy summer!
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Student Spotlight: Lusenii Kromah, OMED Tutor
"If you do not understand something when your professor is speaking, stop him and ask for help as the chances are others don’t know as well."
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OMED will be offering tutoring (review sessions, one-on-one appointments, and study groups) throughout the end-of-term, including Finals. To request specific tutoring, find the request form here.
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More Than 1,400 Students Academically Eligible to Receive a 2018 Tower Award
"For 24 years, OMED: Educational Services has hosted the Tower Awards to celebrate the academic achievements of underrepresented students at Georgia Tech. Among the more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students eligible to receive a 2018 Tower Award (an increase of 200 over the previous year), more than 350 students were recognized during the annual award ceremony on April 5."
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SAA Gift to Tech Awarded to LGBTQIA Resource Center
"The votes are in, and the LGBTQIA Resource Center is the 2018 Gift to Tech winner. The organization will receive more than $35,000 for new office space and programmatic support."
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Institute Diversity Vice President Archie Ervin Re-elected President of NADOHE
"Institute Diversity Vice President Archie Ervin was recently re-elected as president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) for a second two-year term from 2018 to 2020. He is a founding member of NADOHE and has served continuously as either a board member and/or officer since its inception."
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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.
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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
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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.
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