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Worthwhile Volunteering Opportunities

FACULTY, STAFF, and UNDERGADUATE, and GRADUATE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW.   

(1)   The Science Olympiad Regional Competition for high school students will be held at Georgia Tech on Saturday, February 21st.  CEISMC is sponsoring this event. Twelve teams, comprised of 15 students per team, from the metro Atlanta area have registered to participate in the competition.  Winners will progress to the state competition to be held at Emory University in March. We need volunteers to serve as Event Supervisors to conduct one of the 23 featured events (see the attached document that lists the activities by clusters).  Please note that the general categories of events are paper and pencil tests, inquiry activities that may involve rotating stations, and testing of devices that the teams have previously constructed and bring to the competition.  Event supervisors must be thoroughly familiar with the rules/guidelines that govern their respective events, and in some cases must generate test questions or activities, or the apparatus to test devices. The time commitment on the day of the competition would range from ~2-5 hours, depending on whether your event is offered more than once.  Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at  2:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m.  Please contact Gustavia Evans at gustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.   

(2)   The STEM Mini-Conference, under the auspices of the Atlanta Science Festival, is being offered for the second year at Georgia Tech on Saturday, March 21st, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CEISMC is sponsoring this event.  This year's event will be expanded to include high school teachers in addition to middle school teachers.  We need volunteers to provide a hands-on instructional session of 1.5 hours duration which will be offered twice.  We will focus on 6th grade Earth Science, 7th grade Life Science, 8th grade Physical Science, High School Biology, High School Chemistry, High School Physics and middle and high school mathematics.  Since this is a "STEM" event, mathematics, engineering, and technology applications should be integrated into the sessions when possible. Please contact Gustavia Evans atgustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.

(3)   The Science Department of Atlanta Public Schools will hold its annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Coretta Scott King High School located at 1190 Northwest Dr. NW Atlanta, GA. 30318.

The purpose of this fair is to permit students in grades three through twelve throughout the system an opportunity to present their original research projects in the annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

We are asking you to contribute your expertise and time as a judge on either of the following dates:

·   DISTRICT - Tuesday, January 27, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalists in grades 3^rd-5^th.

·   REGIONAL - Wednesday, January 28, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the semi-finalists in grades 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division).

·   REGIONAL RUN-OFF -Thursday, January 29^th, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalistsin the 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division) and the Gold Key Winners that will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair. These projects will advance to the 67^th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Georgia on Thursday, March 26^th through Saturday, March 28^th, 2015.  

If interested, please e-mail your name, institution, profession, date available and contact information to Tina Lamar ( alamar@atlanta.k12.ga.us ) or Dr. Mashawn Duncan-Young ( mdyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us ). You may also register directly online at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/528YGPB . 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING K-12 STEM EDUCATION IN GEORGIA by  VOLUNTEERING FOR ONE, TWO OR ALL OF THESE EVENTS!
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Donna L. Whiting, Ph.D.
Academic Professional and Associate Director  for Teacher Education Partnerships and Academic Mentoring

The Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Atlanta, GA 30302-0282
Phone: 404-894-5185
Fax: 404-894-9675
email: donna.whiting@ceismc.gatech.edu
URL: www.ceismc.gatech.edu
Street Address:  817 West Peachtree NW, Suite 300  Atlanta, GA 30308 (inside the historic Biltmore Building)

GSF Design Contest

GSF is holding a design contest for a shirt and coffee mug for its annual fundraiser!  Any creative souls interested in participating should submit a design to Kerry McGill kammcgi2366@gatech.edu

Winners will receive a free mug or shirt.

Submissions are due January 30th by 5pm.

Thanks!

P.S.-- Designs must be approved by College of Sciences Graphic Design Specialist to qualify in contest. Kerry can forward the design to her for approval.

CDC ORISE Fellowship Position

Fellowship Positions at the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental
Health, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease
biomarkers. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure
biomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked with
chronic disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to determine the extent of
exposure in the population as well as to identify normal ranges for chronic disease biomarkers.
Findings will be used to help to identify population subgroups with increased exposure or risk,
and to assess possible associations between exposure, risk, and health effects.
The research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis
of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The
candidate will perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations,
which requires record keeping activities and performing administrative tasks.
This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in human exposure
research as well as laboratory medicine, using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and
procedures, working in a CLIA regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public
health activities.
We are seeking candidates at the Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. levels with a degree in science (Minimum
GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work.
At the Doctoral level, the following skills are desired:
 The ability to conceive, organize and carry out basic and applied research directed
towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of
lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurements.
 The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory
experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports
describing the results and conclusions.
 The ability to interact with professional and technical laboratory personnel detailed to
assist in accomplishing specifically designated program activities.
 Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.
At the Master’s level, the following skills are desired:
 The ability to organize and carry our basic and applied research directed towards
expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids
and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurement.
 The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory
experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports
describing the results and conclusions.
 Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.
At the Bachelor’s level, the following skills are desired:
 Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks.
 HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation experience.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
This fellowship is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
(visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The initial appointment is for one year,
but may be renewed for up to four year. The participant will receive a monthly stipend
depending on educational level and experience and following the federal salary tables (GS
tables). The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not
become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.
Applications should be emailed to Heather Kuiper, Ph.D. (HKuiper@cdc.gov) by December
23rd, 2014. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts,
current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation (letters
by E-mail are sufficient).

2015 GT Student Day at the Capitol: Tuesday, January 13th

Register to attend the 2015 Georgia Tech Student Day at the State Capitol: http://bit.ly/StudentDayRSVP2015 

On Tuesday, January 13, the Student Government Association, in partnership with the Office of Government and Community Relations, will host its annual Georgia Tech Student Day at the Capitol and is inviting all students to join.  At this event, students will learn more about what happens under the gold dome and can thank state leaders for their commitment to higher education.

Students who attend will have the opportunity to:

·         Interact with elected officials and senior staff members

·         Thank legislators for their support

·         Take a tour of the Capitol and witness legislature session

·         Participate in a group photo with Georgia Tech leadership and legislators

·         Show that decisions affecting Georgia Tech matter to students

Further details:

·         Those interested can register online to attend by December 19; space is limited. 

·         Register online

·         Students are asked to dress in business attire.

·         Class excuses will be issued from the Registrar for students attending the event missing class that morning. 

·         Transportation will be provided from the Student Center Transit Hub, leaving at 8:30AM. Students will return to campus in time for noon classes.

·         Students from all majors are encouraged to attend, as our lawmakers will be making decisions over the subsequent weeks that will impact all Georgia Tech students.

For more information:

Casey Aultman
Manager, Legislative Advocacy
Office of Government and Community Relations
casey.aultman@gatech.edu

Innovation Infrastructure Workshop

The Institute for Materials invites you to attend an Innovation Infrastructure Workshop organized by Ken Gall, Professor for the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Ken will share his experiences in forming two start-up companies based on materials technologies and his expertise in utilizing campus resources for entrepreneurs. This is an interactive event! It will be a great opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of transitioning research into the market so students are encouraged to attend, at no cost.

The workshop will be held Tuesday, December 2 at 9 a.m. at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, Room 235. We will adjourn at 12:30 p.m. for lunch in the GLC Atrium. Breakfast, coffee, and refreshments will be served during the workshop. 

Please RSVP by December 1 at http://www.materials.gatech.edu/workshops

We look forward to seeing you there.


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David L. McDowell,
Regents' Professor and Executive Director
Institute for Materials
Paper Tricentennial Bldg.
500 Tenth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0620
Website: www.materials.gatech.edu

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Cecelia Jones
Center Manager
Institute for Materials
Georgia Institute of Technology
500 Tenth Street, NW, IPST Bldg, Room 414
Atlanta, GA 30332-0620
Phone:  404-894-7769 / Fax: 404-894-0186
Email: cecelia.jones@imat.gatech.edu
Website: www.materials.gatech.edu

“Magnetic Resonance at Georgia Tech” December 16, 2014