Thursday, February 27, 2014
Call for Proposals
Wartburg College is hosting the Upper Midwest Regional Honors Conference this April 24-26, 2014. This is your chance to talk about anything from a research project to a service learning experience. Check out our web site and sign up to give a talk or a poster. You can use the same poster that you print out for RICE Day.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Job/Internship Fair
Brush up and print off your resume, the Big Job/Internship Fair is tomorrow 11:30-2:30. Just go. I am serious.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Math Symposium at Simpson College
Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium
· solutions to contest problems (Putnam Exam, modeling competitions, etc.);
· results from undergraduate research projects (summer programs, capstone courses, etc.);
· expository talks on interesting topics in mathematics;
· papers on the history of mathematics;
· mathematics education projects; and
· independent work in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines.
Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, 2014
Simpson College - Carver Science Center - Indianola, Iowa
You, your students, and your colleagues are invited to attend the 11th annual Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium (MUMS). The purpose of MUMS is to promote, share, and celebrate student engagement in the mathematical sciences. In addition to the contributed presentations, there will be two plenary talks and two panel discussions. This year the plenary talks will be given by Dr. Jitka Stehnova from Mount Mercy University and Dr. Kathryn Leonard from California State University Channel Islands.
Undergraduate students and faculty are invited to present 10-15 minute talks or posters from any area of mathematics. Possible topics for presentations include, but are not limited to:
· results of class projects;· solutions to contest problems (Putnam Exam, modeling competitions, etc.);
· results from undergraduate research projects (summer programs, capstone courses, etc.);
· expository talks on interesting topics in mathematics;
· papers on the history of mathematics;
· mathematics education projects; and
· independent work in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines.
Abstracts are due by Friday, March 28. Student travel stipends are available; they will be awarded in order received and as funding allows.
More detailed information can be found on the MUMS 2014 website (simpson.edu/math/mathematics-events/midwest-undergraduate-mathematics-symposium/) and in the attached call for presentations. Have questions? Contact the symposium directors, Dr. Heidi Berger (515-961-1837) and Dr. Bill Schellhorn (515-961-1321) at MUMS@simpson.edu.
Funding for MUMS 2014 is provided by NSF grant DMS-0846477 through the MAA Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Conferences program (maa.org/RUMC). Additional funding is provided by the Simpson College Mathematics Department (simpson.edu/math).
We hope that you are able to attend!
2014 Geothermal Student Competition
Dear Colleagues:
The US Department Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2014 Geothermal Student Competition. The Geothermal Student Competition seeks students interested in building and showcasing scientific research, communication and leadership skills to promote geothermal energy as a player in the nation’s renewable energy future. This year’s event focuses on a non-technical barrier to geothermal development: public communications. Energy production can be a complex topic to explain to a broad public audience, and describing energy that comes from a subsurface environment—difficult to visualize for many—amplifies the challenge of explaining geothermal energy, how it works, and how it can benefit consumers.
The Challenge:
This year’s Competition focuses on a non-technical barrier to geothermal development: public communications. Students are asked to develop a cutting-edge geothermal communications tool that integrates accurate, technical information with a graphical visualization infographic. Students will also create an outreach plan to disseminate the infographic to local middle and high schools.
Who Should Apply?
Teams may consist of undergraduates and/or graduate students. High school seniors are encouraged to apply.
Where do I Apply?
The Competition application, guidelines, and further details can all be found on the Competition website: http://orise.orau.gov/geothermal
Semi-Finalist Awards
The five most compelling and competitive applications will receive a total award of $2,500, where $2000 is expected to be used as project development funds (stipend) and $500 is to develop an outreach presentation for middle and high school students.
Key Dates:
For more information please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by Email: Desmond.Stubbs@orau.org
We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!
The US Department Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2014 Geothermal Student Competition. The Geothermal Student Competition seeks students interested in building and showcasing scientific research, communication and leadership skills to promote geothermal energy as a player in the nation’s renewable energy future. This year’s event focuses on a non-technical barrier to geothermal development: public communications. Energy production can be a complex topic to explain to a broad public audience, and describing energy that comes from a subsurface environment—difficult to visualize for many—amplifies the challenge of explaining geothermal energy, how it works, and how it can benefit consumers.
The Challenge:
This year’s Competition focuses on a non-technical barrier to geothermal development: public communications. Students are asked to develop a cutting-edge geothermal communications tool that integrates accurate, technical information with a graphical visualization infographic. Students will also create an outreach plan to disseminate the infographic to local middle and high schools.
Who Should Apply?
Teams may consist of undergraduates and/or graduate students. High school seniors are encouraged to apply.
Where do I Apply?
The Competition application, guidelines, and further details can all be found on the Competition website: http://orise.orau.gov/geothermal
Semi-Finalist Awards
The five most compelling and competitive applications will receive a total award of $2,500, where $2000 is expected to be used as project development funds (stipend) and $500 is to develop an outreach presentation for middle and high school students.
Key Dates:
· March 25: Kick-off Call with prospective Student Teams
· April 5: Round 1 deliverables due: Project plan, Communications and Education Strategy, and Infographic mock-up due
· NLT April 16: Five finalists are notified and invited to submit full application packages
· June 14: Final packets due
· NLT June 27: First, second, and third place teams are notified
· September 28-October 1: GRC Conference: Five finalists attend the GRC conference in Portland and winners are announced. Additionally, GRC attendees will have the opportunity to vote for a “People’s Choice Award,” the winner of which will be announced at GRC’s conclusion.
For more information please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by Email: Desmond.Stubbs@orau.org
We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Controversial Coffee Conversation
Salutations!
We are planning our next CCC for Saturday, 2/22/2014, at 3 PM in either the Den or the K-dit. We know it's short notice, but if you're available to come or know someone who would be interested, feel free to join us!
Thanks!
We are planning our next CCC for Saturday, 2/22/2014, at 3 PM in either the Den or the K-dit. We know it's short notice, but if you're available to come or know someone who would be interested, feel free to join us!
Thanks!
First Year Scholars
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Graduate Internship Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Graduate Internship opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Computational Data Analytics Research Group (CDAG) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has multiple openings for Graduate Interns in the field of Data Analytics Research. https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS/Posting/Details/516
The Computing and Computational Science Directorate (CCSD) at ORNL oversees ORNL’s store of computing power and its talented staff of computational scientists and mathematicians. CCSD has multiple Graduate Internship openings in the fields of: High-Performance File Systems and Storage; Communications Middleware; HPC Languages and Tools (programming languages, compilers, runtimes, and tools for high-performance computers); Large-Scale and Data-Intensive, Collaborative, Scientific Applications. https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS/Posting/Details/515
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