HTS @ Georgia Tech

Summer 2010 Internships at Mount Vernon

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Looking for a summer internship? Want to spend some time near Washington, D.C.? Interested in American history? An internship at Georgia Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens might be for you!

There are two internships available: Pioneer Farm and Distillery & Gristmill. Transportation, housing, and a $1000 monthly stipend are provided. For detailed information on the internships and an application, click here. Please note that each internship has a separate application, so make sure to fill out the correct one, and to come and talk to Dr. D'Unger about getting credit!

The application deadline is February 15, 2010. Information on Mount Vernon can be found at www.mountvernon.org.

Ready for Registration??

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Phase II of spring 2010 registration starts Monday, January 4th and runs through 4:00 PM on Friday, January 15th. Classes start on Monday the 11th. ARE YOU READY??

Schedule an advising appointment with Dr. D at www.advising.gatech.edu or chat with her live on the blog!

Interested in Teaching? Want a Spring 2010 Internship?

2009-12-21T12:00:00.000-05:00

Are you thinking about a career in teaching? Want to get some experience in a school? Want a spring 2010 internship? The Children's School is looking for you!

The Children’s School, a private non-profit school for students ages 3 years through 6^th grade, is seeking interns for our after-school program. This is an opportunity to be part of a small community with a diverse culture that nurtures children.

The School produces compassionate children of strong character who grow up to be responsible, productive global citizens. Our after-school program is an academic and arts program. Internship duties would include: assisting after-school teachers with classroom management and daily activities, and an opportunity to present your own lesson plans to students.

Type of Internship:

Unpaid

Hours:

Up to 19.5 hours per week

Hours Available:

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30-6:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30-6:00 p.m.

Semester Periods:
Spring Semester 2010: January 5, 2010 – May 27, 2010

Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of a background screening (paid by the School) and adherence to organization’s policies and practices.

Interested? Email Dr. D'Unger ASAP at amy.dunger@hts.gatech.edu.

Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program in NYC

2009-12-21T11:51:00.002-05:00

College Sophomores and Juniors:
Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program Open for Applications

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites college sophomores and juniors with a passion for American history, and academic excellence in the field, to apply for the Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program in New York City, which includes:

-10 Gilder Lehrman History Scholarships to a five-week research program from June 27 to July 31, 2010.
-Up to 30 awards for One-Week Scholars to attend our program from June 12 to June 19, 2010.

History Scholars conduct primary-source research, meet with eminent scholars in American history, and explore archives and museums. One-Week Scholars have access to leading historians and in-depth tours of select New York City archives and museums. All applicants will automatically be considered for both programs.

Application Deadline: March 3, 2010

To apply, visit: www.gilderlehrman.org/education/hs_overview.php

Undergraduate Web/Media Assistant Position

2009-12-11T17:12:00.007-05:00

The Ivan Allen College Dean's Office is looking to hire a student assistant to fill the position of Web Programming Assistant for Undergraduate Student Services.

We are looking for an undergraduate student with strong skills in the following: PHP MySQL, CSS, HTML, Java Script, Ajax, and XML. The undergraduate assistant will maintain and further develop Ivan Allen's Student Services website and several other related sites and online applications.

Interested students should email their resume or full list of their skills to emiller@gatech.edu or drop it by Elizabeth Miller's office, room 008 in DM Smith. The position is $10/hr to start and is also available for academic credit.

North American Undergraduate Conference in Religion & Philosophy

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The North American Undergraduate Conference in Religion and Philosophy is organized by Westminster College, PA and St. Francis University, PA with the support of the North American Association for the Study of Religion and the Heinz Lecture Series at Westminster.

Undergraduate papers from any discipline on any subject in Religious Studies and Philosophy are sought for an undergraduate conference to take place at Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA from March 26th – 28th 2010.

Public events and discussions, including “faculty consultations” in which the faculty members who accompany their students can share their specific expertise, will take place on Sunday morning. Student presentations will take place on Saturday March 27th.

Undergraduate students wishing to present at the conference should send abstracts of approximately 150 words by January 18th and complete papers by February 15th, 2010. All such submissions should be addressed to: Bryan Rennie at brennie@westminster.edu. Please include your full name, paper title, institution, e-mail, phone number, and the name and contact information of your major professor.

National Council for Black Studies Student Essay Contest

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ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES:

Essays should focus on any aspects of the Africana experience, i.e. art, education, history, literature, politics, psychology, social issues, and policy issues. The essay must be typed in MS Word, 12-18 pages in length, double- spaced with one inch margins-left to right and -top to bottom. Students are asked to document sources by with either MLA or the APA style guide.

You must include: your name, mailing address, telephone number, name of the college you attend, and your class status (i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student and name of faculty advisor).

Contest Winners:
* 1st Place - $350.00
* 2nd Place- $250.00
* 3rd Place- $125.00

For more information, go to www.ncbsonline.org/student_essay_contest.

Mail to:
National Council for Black Studies, Inc.
Department of African-American Studies
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4109

Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4109

Deadline, January 8, 2010

FAXED OR ELECTRONIC ESSAYS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!

Southeastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium (SEUSS)

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The 28th annual SEUSS will be held at Emory University. The Symposium provides
undergraduate students with the opportunity to present their research at a professional
meeting. Presentations in any area of sociology are welcome. Students whose papers are accepted will give a 12-15 minute presentation of their research.

All presenters will receive Certificates of Professional Participation. Abstracts of all
presented papers are published in the Symposium Proceedings. The three best papers will
receive an Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50).

A banquet will be held on February 19th for all participants. The keynote speaker at
this year’s banquet is Professor Charis Kubrin from the Department of Sociology at George
Washington University.

Part I. Application Deadline: Friday, January 22, 2010

Interested students should email Dr. Elizabeth Griffiths (elizabeth.griffiths@emory.edu)
the following items with the term “SEUSS” in the subject line:

1. A one-page abstract*
2. A faculty letter of support indicating that the student’s research is, or will
be completed and ready for presentation on February 20, 2010.

* To be considered for an Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, completed
papers must be submitted by Friday, January 22, 2010.

Part II. Application Acceptance

Dr. Griffiths will notify students of their acceptance and registration information the
week of January 25-29, 2010. A $25 registration fee is necessary to help defray the costs
of the banquet and proceedings. This fee is required for all students participating in the
symposium and all faculty attending the banquet.

Fifth Annual GT Undergraduate Research Symposium

2009-12-08T15:20:00.003-05:00

Undergraduate researchers at Georgia Tech are encouraged to present their work at Georgia Tech's Annual Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium, to be held on Tuesday, March 16th. This is a great opportunity to share your research with other students and faculty from all over campus and gain valuable skills and experience in presenting your work!

Students will have the option of presenting either a poster or oral presentation. Prizes will be awarded to the top poster and oral presentation from each college. Additional awards will also be given to the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher from each college.
Apply to present your work. Applications are due February 1st!

For additional information visit: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/SpringSymposium.php

Humanity in Action Summer 2010 Fellowship

2009-12-07T12:34:00.001-05:00

Humanity in Action (HIA) is now accepting applications for its 2010 summer fellowship programs.

Separate programs will take place for five weeks in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, New York City, and Warsaw.

The HIA summer fellowship programs bring together international groups of college students and recent graduates to explore different national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as examples of issues affecting different minority groups today.

Each program is highly interdisciplinary, and features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians, and activists, as well as a significant number of site visits to government agencies, non-profit and community organizations, museums, and memorials. The programs seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice and highlight different models of action to remedy injustice.

The objective of the HIA summer fellowship is to facilitate a collective exploration of the social and political roots of discrimination, as well as to provide a forum where potential solutions can be considered and discussed. The programs are also intended to instill a responsibility among HIA Fellows to recognize and address the need to protect minorities and promote human rights—in their own communities and around the world.

To this end, HIA alumni are expected to participate in HIA's international network of Senior Fellows once their programs end—and to sustain their engagement in the issues addressed during the fellowship.

The HIA Programs in Europe will run simultaneously from June 3 through July 4, 2010. The HIA Program in New York City will run from July 7 through August 9, 2010.

For more information and to apply, go to www.humanityinaction.org/apply/usa.

Global Engagement Summer Institute

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Are you passionate about global change, committed to learning by doing, and ready to engage in hands-on international development?

The Global Engagement Summer Institute at Northwestern University will equip you to:

*Work directly with grassroots NGOs and local communities in Uganda, India, Nicaragua, or Bolivia

*Earn two Northwestern course credits through a week-long training institute in Chicago

*Leverage the strengths -- rather than list the weaknesses -- of the communities in which you live and work abroad

*Live with a host family and immerse yourself in another culture for eight weeks

*Work in teams to design and implement an original development project in environmental development, microfinance, youth and education, gender and development, global health, social enterprise, and more

Ready to take the next step? APPLY NOW! If you want to learn more, visit www.mycge.org.

What Can I Do With a Major in....HTS?!

2009-12-01T10:15:00.001-05:00

The short answer--lots! There are so many options for liberal arts majors, especially those with a B.S. degree from Georgia Tech!

Want some help visualizing what your future career could look like? Here's the site for you! Check out "What Can I Do With a Major In..."

For a direct link to the history section, click here. For a podcast on careers for history majors, click here.

For a direct link to the sociology section, click here. Remember that HTS is an interdisciplinary degree, so you have all the opportunities of both disciplines!

Need to know more about the benefits of a liberal arts degree, check out these two podcasts. Click on the links for podcast 1 and podcast 2.

Dr. Usselman Serves as Guest Coach @ UGA Game

2009-12-01T17:29:00.005-05:00

Dr. Usselman served as a guest coach for the November 28th Georgia Tech vs. UGA football game in Bobby Dodd Stadium.

The event was also a chance for him to reconnect with 2007 HTS graduate Joe Hamilton, who is a former Tech football player and was runner up for the Heisman Trophy in 1999. Hamilton set ACC career records for total offense, touchdown passes, and total touchdowns. In 2002 he was named as one of the 50 members of the ACC 50th Anniversary Football Team.

Dr. Usselman's touchdown record is unknown as of this posting.

Eben Tisdale Summer Fellowship

2009-12-01T10:06:00.002-05:00

The Eben Tisdale Fellowship, which includes a $5,000 grant, offers outstanding opportunities for undergrad and grad students to learn about high tech public policy issues with hands-on experience in Washington, D.C.

The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship, which includes one $5,000 grant for one student each year, is part of the Tisdale Fellowship program. Any student, undergraduate or graduate, who is interested in diversity and ethics issues, and in learning about high-tech public policy issues, can apply for this Fellowship.

The application for both of these Fellowships is the same, except that those applying for the Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship should include an additional essay on diversity and ethics.

The Fellowship has two main elements:

1) Internship: Fellows participate in an eight-week internship in the government relations office of a leading high technology company. In the past, fellows have interned at such companies as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Philips Electronics and Monster Worldwide, as well as associations such as the Business Software Alliance or TechAmerica.

2) Issues Seminar: The issues seminar is a weekly lunch hosted by the different sponsoring companies and associations. Expert speakers lead discussions of current public policy issues in Washington, and the methods the high technology industry uses for effective advocacy.

The Summer 2010 Fellowship runs from June 14 - Aug 6. The goal of the Fellowship is to create a supportive environment in which a new class of public policy professionals will be mentored to help ensure that the high-tech industry continues to have highly capable and well-trained individuals in both policy advocacy and senior management positions.

The application deadline is February 15, 2010. For more info and to apply, visit www.tisdalefellowship.org. For questions, contact Jonathan Tilley at info@tisdalefellowship.org or 202-986-0384.

Woodruff & Whitehead Foundations Fellowship

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Graduating in spring or summer 2010? Interested in philanthropy in the Atlanta area? Looking for a fellowship that will help to improve the lives of Atlanta residents? Apply for the Woodruff and Whitehead Foundations Fellowship.

The fellowship is a one-year opportunity for students to gain exposure to the charitable sector in Atlanta. If you are interested in the non-profit sector, THIS IS THE FELLOWSHIP FOR YOU. The job runs from August 2010 - July 2011 and the application deadline is January 15, 2010. To download information on the fellowship, click here.

Have a Teacher You'd Like to Thank? Do it Today!

2009-11-20T09:30:00.004-05:00

Do you value good teaching? Is there someone at Georgia Tech who has been especially helpful to you as a learner or who has inspired you?

If so, in the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, consider sending this person a brief note. Saying "thanks" helps faculty and TAs know that teaching matters at Georgia Tech.

Just click on the website below to "Thank a Teacher" at Georgia Tech.

www.cetl.gatech.edu/thankateacher/

Economic Development Dept. of Gwinnett Co. Internship

2009-11-19T14:24:00.002-05:00

Economic Development Department of Gwinnett County Chamber Spring Internship

This position offers the student opportunities to gain experience in business and economic development, as well as interact with regional business and government leaders. The intern will be closely involved in Partnership Gwinnett, a nationally recognized economic development initiative. This position provides research support for the Economic Development Department.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Assist Economic Development team, particularly Research Manager, Marketing Director, and Business Development Managers, with research projects.
* Gather data on businesses and target industries in Gwinnett County, state, and region
* Assist Research Manager in maintaining database of target businesses and industries
* Prepare reports on target industries and businesses
* Review local media and maintain list of Partnership Gwinnett mentions and list of companies announcing new job numbers
* Provide assistance with special projects as assigned
* May occasionally assign and oversee work done by high school interns
Qualifications and Experience:

* Able to effectively use MS Office products
* Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
* Able to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
* Experience with online research
Hours: Negotiable, 16 minimum; mutually agreeable hours and schedule

Salary: This position is unpaid.

If you are interested in applying, email a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample (3-5 pages) to Mark Farmer at mark@gwinnettchamber.org. Applicants are encouraged to review the Partnership Gwinnett initiative website at www.partnershipgwinnett.com. Application deadline is December 4.

Make-a-Wish Foundation Internships

2009-11-19T14:21:00.002-05:00

Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy! Their Atlanta office is need of several spring and summer interns. Minimum GPA is 2.7. Check out jobs # 6165 - 6172 on P2D2 (the Division of Professional Practice database) for full job descriptions and to apply.

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates

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NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergrads) Program

The National Science Foundation makes possible a number of opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research projects each summer at colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

For a list of programs by major, visit http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm (Search under "Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences"). Deadlines for summer opportunities vary but are typically in January or February.

New Public Speaking Club @ Tech

2009-11-19T11:09:00.003-05:00

Effective communication skills are critical throughout your career. Get the practice now! For more info on the new Public Speaking Club, contact Anita Hasni at ahasni@gatech.edu.

Sign-up for the Public Speaking Club on JacketPages so we can keep you informed:

* Go to http://jacketpages.collegiatelink.net/Community?action=getMyHome

* There is a login button on the right-hand side. Use your regular GT account and password (the same info you would use to check your Zimbra account)

* In the "Browse Organizations" box, type in "Public Speaking Club"

* On the right hand, click "Join Organization"

What the Heck is Going On Over By Architecture West?

2009-11-17T21:31:00.010-05:00

Living history, in action here @ Tech!

In the spring of 1845, Henry David Thoreau went to Walden pond to begin building the house made famous in the book Walden. In an effort to understand what the project entailed, Dr. Hugh Crawford's (Associate Professor, LCC) Honors Seminar is building the timber-framed portion of the this structure in the College of Architecture courtyard. Using only the tools Thoreau would have used, the have felled trees with axes, squared the timbers with broadaxe and adze, and will cut the joints with bow saws, augers, and chisels. Please stop by when they are working to ask questions, or even lend a hand!

Not only are the students exploring Thoreau and building the timber-framed building, they are making a documentary of the process, so pay them a visit and learn more about what they are doing (you might be on the video)!

Interested in Being an Historian? Check this Out!

2009-11-19T10:58:00.004-05:00

Want some insight into applying to graduate school in history, getting a Ph.D., or moving into your first job (whether academic or otherwise)? Check out this useful blog on the historical profession: http://sarantakes.blogspot.com/.

News for Today's Changing Career Landscape

2009-11-16T13:53:00.004-05:00

Looking for the latest news on finding a job, especially in this tough economy? Check out this list on the Carve Your Own Road website. Click here for the latest in career news.

Afric@Tech Speaker Series

2009-11-16T12:43:00.002-05:00

The Georgia Tech Initiative for African Education and Development (GT-IDEA) proudly present an Afric@Tech speaker series program:

Engaging Universities in African Development
Tuesday Nov 17, 6:00 – 7:30pm,
TSRB Auditorium, 85 Fifth Street NW

Panelists:
• Honorable Jennifer C. Jenkins, Honorary Consul, Republic of Botswana
• Honorable Chudi N. Okafor, Consul General, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Honorable Cynthia B. Nash, Honorary Consul General, Republic of Liberia
• Honorable Dr. Al H. Anderson, Honorary Consul, United Republic of Tanzania

Hosted by: • Dr. Susan E. Cozzens
Associate Dean of Research
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Moderated by: • Dr. Michael L. Best
Assistant Professor
Sam Nunn School of International Affairs & School of Interactive Computing

REMINDER: Phase I of Registration Closes on Friday

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Don't forget! Phase I of registration ends this Friday, November 20th, at 11:59 PM. Phase II of registration will be January 4th - 15th at 4:00 PM.