Student Opportunities

In order to capture the most recent engineering graduates, the 2nd round 800 series PAQ application will occur 14-16 May, 2012 on the usajobs.gov website. Recent and soon-to-be engineers with an overall GPA of 3.05 are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Instructions for applying are listed below:

US Air Force
Scientist and Engineer
Civilian Careers

INFORMATION ON THE PAQ PROGRAM

The U.S. Air Force Science and Engineering PAQ Program was established to heighten the Air Force’s ability to maintain the leading edge in today’s technology intensive environment by hiring dynamic, creative and innovative scientists and engineers. The S&E PAQ program offers qualified B.S. graduates a 3 year developmental program, which includes one year of graduate studies, and qualified M.S. graduates a 2 year on-the-job training program. Other exciting benefits are a 25% signing bonus and student loan repayment program of up to $20K.

As a reminder, the program qualifications are as follows:

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or scientific field in some cases) with a minimum 3.05 GPA
GRE taken by 30 June 2012 (Minimum score specified in the announcement)
U.S. Citizenship
Degree Completion NLT 30 June 2012

APPLYING FOR THE SCIENTIST AND ENGINEER PALACE ACQUIRE PROGRAM

You must submit your application online at www.USAJOBS.GOV. We cannot consider you for a position unless you apply through this process. You’ll need a Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) to reach the correct application:

For Engineering positions, you will use VIN _________ (to be provided)

In the application, you’ll enter the VIN from above and then provide your biographic information and answer a few questions about your eligibility and education.

After the questions, you will need to upload the following documents to complete your application. This step is very important; an incomplete application may result in non-consideration for the positions. The required documents are as follows:

Resume
Transcripts. We must have transcripts from ALL schools mentioned on the degree granting institute’s transcript. If your university transcript shows credit for a class transferred into the university from another institution, your application package MUST include an original transcript from that other institution. Web based transcripts without name/identifying information or audits are not acceptable.
Military Veterans Documentation. Note: ONLY for Veterans claiming Veteran’s Preference. Provide DD Form 214, member copy 4. Any veteran claiming 10 pt preference must include SF15 and current/signed VA letter dated within last 12 months.
GRE Scores (by 30 June 2012 - must be complete before you can start work). (Note: You do not have to upload GRE scores in order to apply!)

This is a centralized system which does not provide notification to the bases when someone applies, so please let us know when you have submitted your application.

CONTACT Information:

If you have any questions, please contact:

Christina M. Neumeier

ASC/ENRR, Bldg 28

2145 Monahan Way

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

christina.neumeier@wpafb.af.mil

(T) 937-656-9972

Thank you for your interest in the US Air Force Palace Acquire Program

[Volunteer]- Become a College Promise Mentor3/01/2012

College Promise is looking for Mentors!

College Promise is a county-wide program that selects economically disadvantaged 8th graders, mentors them through high school, and then, if they do well, actually pays for their college education. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please visit the following website at http://www.mcocp.org/applicants.html. POC: Gary Smiga, 937-225-9922/gsmiga@mcocp.org.

The Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Program’s mission is to identify, select and support up to 500 Montgomery County, poverty impacted, eighth grade students within the next 10 years that have shown academic promise so that the dream of attending and graduating from college becomes a reality.

The College Promise Commitment

The College Promise Program will provide a life changing opportunity for up to 50 Montgomery County students a year. These students, whose lives have been impacted by poverty, will be identified and selected during their 8th grade year. Each student will be supported through high school by a caring adult mentor who will meet with them weekly for 40 to 60 minutes at their school and through programming offered by the College Promise Program and our college and university partners.

The selected students, upon the successful completion of high school and the meeting of the entrance requirements to Sinclair, Wright State, and other 4 year university partners, will be awarded scholarships that allow them to attend college at little to no cost to them or their families.

The College Promise Impact

By breaking the cycle of poverty for up to 500 Montgomery County Students the College Promise Program will have a profound impact on not only their quality of life but also on the quality of life of each of our communities. By attaining their college education at a local college/university College Promise students will be attractive to Montgomery County Employers which will retain our investment right here at home.

[Job] - Recent Job Postings and Upcoming On-Campus Interviews3/01/2012

Need a co-op or full-time job? The following page is regularly updated with job postings and on-campus interview opportunities for engineering and computer science students:

http://www.wright.edu/administration/career/newsletters/engineeringandcompsci/2011-2012/winter.html

Please refer questions to Carleen Beckerman, Assistant Director of Career Services, carleen.beckermann@wright.edu

[Research] - Graduate Research Assistantships1/15/2012

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Graduate research assistantships for incoming Ph.D. students that cover full tuition with a $21,000 stipend! Get more information.

[Other] - UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Scholarships, Internships, & Fellowships11/01/2011

[Job] - Beville Engineering10/25/2011

Beville Engineering, Inc. (www.beville.com) is a human factors engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical industry. We have an immediate need for a soon-to-graduate or recent graduate of a Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering/Human Factors program.

Beville offers a small-company environment, with the opportunity to travel to major petrochemical companies throughout North America. Our industry focus requires the knowledge or ability to learn chemical processes, as well as the understanding and application of company-developed human factors methodologies and analyses. Training in both of these areas will be provided. The position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn and grow in our fast-paced environment. Creativity and an ability to problem-solve are desirable. Projects progress quickly from start date to final report, with on-site data collection, in-office analyses and a final product in the form of specific recommendations based on analysis of the data collected. A willingness to travel is mandatory – travel requirements are approximately 50%.

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a TWICS certification card (http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm), so please carefully review the eligibility requirements before submitting your resume.

Duties include: Travel/on-site collection of engineering data, including a derivative of time and motion analysis, alarm response analysis, and assessment of off-normal events; extensive use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Access to analyze data; project management

B.S. in Chemical, Industrial, or Human Factors Engineering required (or pending). This is a contract to hire position.

Interested candidates should email resumes and the completed questionnaire to Lisa Via at lvia@beville.com.

[Research] - MIT's Amgen UROP Scholars Program10/18/2011

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a participant in a summer research program in science and biotechnology the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. UROP is MIT's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. The mission of the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is to provide students with a strong science research experience that may be pivotal in their undergraduate career, cultivate a passion for science, encourage the pursuit of graduate studies in the sciences, and stimulate interest in research and scientific careers.

During the summer 2011 program, MIT hosted 15 visiting scholars who engaged in research under the supervision of MIT's foremost faculty and leading researchers. In addition to the visiting scholars, 13 MIT undergraduates participated in the program. Over the past five summers, more than 135 students have conducted research through this program.

We are soliciting applications for visiting students to engage in research as part of the summer 2012 Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. I request your assistance in distributing this announcement to your faculty and encouraging young scholars on your campus to submit an application. While spending a summer in Boston and gaining research experience, your students will be paid a stipend; room, board and transportation to and from Boston will also be covered by their appointment. All students will live on-campus in one of our undergraduate residences. This community of young scholars will share in the excitement of research by participating in a faculty-led seminar series, a poster session and a mid-summer symposium at UCLA (travel, room and board are covered).

MIT is delighted to invite undergraduate students from other colleges and universities to join our research enterprise. We value the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm these young scholars will bring to our campus and appreciate this opportunity to build a relationship with your faculty and campus.