Thursday, January 27, 2011

RTG Summer School on Inverse Problems& Partial Differential Equations

RTG Summer School on Inverse Problems&  Partial Differential Equations
June 20-July 8, 2011
University of Washington, Seattle http://www.math.washington.edu/ipde/summer

The Research Training Group in the Department of Mathematics at the
University of Washington will host a summer school for advanced
undergraduates and beginning graduate students on Inverse Problems&  Partial
Differential Equations. Students will attend lectures in the morning and
problem sessions in small groups with mentors in the afternoon. On-campus
accommodation and meals will be provided, plus a travel allowance of up to
$500. Two mini-courses will be given:

Guillaume Bal, Steve McDowall, Gunther Uhlmann: X-Ray Tomography and
Transport Theory

Randall LeVeque, Donna Calhoun: Finite Volume Methods and the Clawpack
Software


(The Summer School is supported by an NSF Research Training Grant. Support
is restricted to U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Applications from
international students may be considered, but international students must
provide their own support for travel, accommodation, and meals.)

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Career Fairs are for everybody

All students are encouraged to visit at least one Career Fair each semester.  Even if you aren't looking for a job, you will find out about who is hiring and what kinds of positions are available.  PAMS has joined the Engineering Career Fair, and you can discover what companies are looking for math majors by browsing to their website.

Feb. 2 -- Engineering
Feb. 3 -- Management
Feb 16 -- CHASS

http://www.ncsu.edu/career/students/quicklinks/careerfairs.php

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Career-track jobs @ PPD



PPD is a leading global contract research organization (CRO), celebrating 25 years of providing drug discovery, development and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.
With offices in 42 countries and more than 11,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics and maximize the returns on their R&D investments.  www.ppdi.com
Send CVs to Kacy.Fortson@ppdi.com

Associate Programmer Analyst Description

This is an entry-level computer programming position working with clinical trials data. Provides programming support for some or all of the following activities: creation and maintenance of programs used for data management, data validation, statistical report generation, and program validation. Communicates effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget.


Education and Experience:
  • BA/BS degree in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field. Masters degree preferred
  • Or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of one or more programming languages, one of which much be SAS
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
  • Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
  • Demonstrated initiative and motivation
PPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Friday, January 14, 2011

RSS Feed -- how to track this blog

This blog provides a way to track posts, very similar to the way you monitor email.  A brief explanation  about how to use RSS feeds is provided at www4.ncsu.edu/~scroggs/mywebsite/RSSfeeds.pdf.

Lincoln Labs: Career-oriented jobs

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year!

Dan Finkel and I will be on campus February 2nd and 3rd  for the Engineering Career Fair at the McKimmon Center (2nd) and on site interviews at the Career Center (3rd). Lincoln Laboratory has been very successful in hiring recent graduates from NC State and in fact, the university is one of our top schools for recruiting new employees. Most of our new hires are from the math department, so I’d like to encourage your students who might be interested in Lincoln Laboratory to stop by our booth at the Career Fair and to sign up for one of the interview sessions. For more information about the lab, please go to our website: http://www.ll.mit.edu/. More detail about the on-campus events are here: https://www.llcampus.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2502&CurrentPage=1.

Thanks,
John Peach

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Group 38 - Optical Systems Technology
781 981-4282

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Univ. Nebraska Summer REU

Nebraska's summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. A complete listing of faculty mentors and research project descriptions can be found on our website at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/. Students can also find information about program benefits including a competitive stipend, room and board, travel expenses and more.

U.S. Department of Energy Scholars Program (summer intern)

U.S. Department of Energy Scholars Program
Internship Opportunity:

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2011. 
Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars for more information or to apply - deadline is January 31, 2011!
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Are you interested in participating in the most recent scientific research and development?   Would you like to gain experience in discovering solutions to power and securing America’s future, specifically in energy security, nuclear security, scientific discovery and innovation, environmental responsibility and management excellence?

Stipend:   Up to $650 per week depending on academic status

Majors Accepted:  math; engineering; physical sciences; environmental sciences; computer science and information technology; physics; program management; statistics; safety and health; accounting and finance; law; and other related discipline areas.

Contact:  Barbara Dunkin at barbara.dunkin@orau.org or Leslie Fox.
The DOE Scholars program is managed by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Peace Corps

WANTED: A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE

Looking for a life changing opportunity? Stop by Global Village Coffee Shop on January 19th to learn more about improving the lives of others while gaining life-defining leadership experience. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers as well as the NC State Campus Recruiter will be available to discuss their Peace Corps experiences and answer questions about service and the application process. Since 1961, Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 77 countries. Volunteers live, learn, and work with a community overseas for 27 months, providing technical assistance in six program areas: education, youth and community development, health, business and information and communications technology, agriculture, and environment. Travel to and from country of service is paid for, and volunteers receive complete medical and dental care while serving. Upon completion of services, volunteers receive a readjustment allowance of $7,425 (pre-taxes).

When: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Where: Global Village - 2428 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607
Time: 6:30 pm
Contact: Emma Garcia, NC State Campus Recruiter, peacecorps@ncsu.edu

Emma Garcia
Peace Corps Recruiter
North Carolina State University
Office of International Affairs
325 Daniels Hall, Box 7112
Raleigh, NC 27695
(919) 515-5340
peacecorps@ncsu.edu
www.peacecorps.gov

Local Workshop Opportunities

2010-11 Education & Outreach Program
Two-Day Undergraduate Workshop
February 25-26, 2011

2010-11 Education & Outreach Program
Interdisciplinary Workshop for Undergraduates
May 16-20, 2011

Here is a link to the SAMSI Calendar