Professor M. Roe Smith, MIT, presents "Yankee Armorers and the Union War Machine: A Technological Perspective on the American Civil War" as part of the HTS Speaker Series.  Monday, March 31st at 4.00 PM in the Ferst Room of the library.  All are welcome.

Kristie Macrakis
"Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies: The Story of Invisible Ink"
Reading/Book Signing
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:00pm
Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater
Free and Open to the Public

Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies is a book about concealing and revealing secret communications. It is the first history of invisible writing, uncovered through stories about scoundrels and heroes. Dr. Macrakis combines a storyteller’s sense of drama with a historian’s respect for evidence in this page-turning history of intrigue and espionage, love and war, magic and secrecy. From the piazzas of ancient Rome to the spy capitals of the Cold War, Macrakis's global history reveals the drama and importance of invisible ink. From Ovid’s advice to use milk for illicit love notes, to John Gerard's dramatic escape from the tower of London aided by orange juice ink messages, to al-Qaeda’s hidden instructions in pornographic movies, this book presents spellbinding stories of secret messaging that chart its evolution in sophistication and its impact on history. An appendix includes fun kitchen chemistry recipes for readers to try out at home.

Time tickets for summer and fall registration are now available on OSCAR.  Log in now to see when you can begin to register and if you have holds on your account that need to be resolved.  Have questions?  Email Dr. D'Unger or schedule an appointment at www.advising.gatech.edu.

The second annual Atlanta Studies Symposium will be held at Georgia State University on April 4, 2014 at Centennial Hall starting with coffee and muffins at 8:30 and concluding with a wine reception at 6 p.m. In between, attend talks from scholars from around the country whose work focuses on Atlanta, including keynote addresses by LeeAnn Lands (author of The Culture of Property: Race, Class, and Housing Landscapes in Atlanta 1880-1950) and Clarence Stone (author of Regime Politics: Governing Atlanta, 1946-1988). The conference is free, but we ask that you please register at http://atlantastudies.org/second-annual-atlanta-studies-symposium/.

On April 18, 2014, thousands of people will converge on Georgia Tech's Atlanta campus for our 17th annual Earth Day Celebration. 

It takes more than 200 volunteers to make the event a success! 
No prior experience is required. You can volunteer for one hour, all day, or anything in between. All volunteers receive a free Earth Day T-shirt. Help us make the 2014 Earth Day Celebration the biggest and best one yet!

Columbus State University is excited to be hosting its fourth annual Graduate Research Conference. This interdisciplinary conference provides an opportunity for graduate students across the U.S. to present their research in an open and relaxed atmosphere.

Under the broad theme of “Expanding Horizons: Broader Understanding through Interdisciplinary Research" a Call for Proposals to the 2014 Dr. Gregory P. Domin Graduate Research Conference at Columbus State University is hereby issued. Graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit their research for discussion and review. Proposals need not address the title theme specifically.

Summer 2014:

Heather Williams, the Regional Operations Director for WINGS for kids, a local non-profit organization, is looking for a student employee for the 2014-2015 school year. WINGS is an education program that teaches kids how to behave well, make good decisions and build healthy relationships. We do this by weaving a comprehensive social and emotional learning curriculum into a fresh and fun after school program. Kids get the life lessons they need to succeed and be happy and they get a safe place to call home after school.

The Georgia Tech Center for Academic Enrichment and the This I Believe Program invites you to join them from 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 27, in the Clough Lounge (Suite 205, Clough Commons) to hear Dr. Jacqueline Jones Royster, Dean, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, speak on her belief that the power of words evoke and inspire.

Please see the flyer below and attached is the agenda for the interviews that are taking place TODAY at the UPS headquarters from 2:15-5pm. The interviews are for positions that are currently open. We would like to encourage Juniors/Seniors to come. Majors do not matter, most of the positions are for financial services, but all majors are welcomed.

Student organization YEP! mentors young K-5 students at the Bellwood Boys & Girls club every Friday afternoon, and often centers weekly visits around themes such as science and sports. The third annual Bellwood Health Day will be held on Friday, April 11, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., where YEP! volunteers will raise awareness about nutrition and distribute healthy snacks, t-shirts, and jump ropes to kids at Bellwood. For more information about YEP!, contact Isabelle Recaborde at isarecab@gmail.com.

General Function: 

The Undergraduate Consulting Club will be hosting a Case Competition on April 12th, Saturday. The event is open to the entire campus.

The event details/logistics are as follows:

Date: April 12th

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Live Streaming East Architecture Room 123

· Tuesday, April 1, 2014 7pm
· Only 235 tickets will be available for purchase
· Ticket Price: $5
· Tickets for the streaming may be purchased at scpc.gatech.edu
· Limit one per BuzzCard; any additional purchases will be removed.
· No refunds. No transfers.
· Tickets will go on sale at 7am on Tuesday, March 25th 2014
· Those in the screening room will be able to submit questions for consideration for the Q&A portion to a SCPC representative in the room.
· No recording allowed.

Congratulations to HTS students Alexis Brankel and Spencer Allen for receiving Pre-Teaching internships for the summer in the Horizons Georgia Tech program! Well done!

The Atlanta Science Festival is a week-long celebration of local science and technology. Atlanta residents of all ages will have the opportunity to explore the science and technology in our region and see how science is connected to all parts of our lives in a range of hands-on activities, facility tours, presentations, and performances. The Festival culminates in the free family-friendly EXPLORATION EXPO at Centennial Olympic Park, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AfterCollege has quarterly scholarships available for currently enrolled, full-time college students. The next deadline is March 31st.

We work with partner employers each quarter to provide scholarship awards to goal-driven students, passionate about their field and their future.

Most scholarships are based on major or career path and use the content of applicants' AfterCollege profiles to determine the recipient. Please encourage your students to read scholarship details completely before applying.

Please share the below scholarships, as relevant to your students. Any questions or feedback can be sent to scholarships@aftercollege.com.

For a list of all scholarships, click read more.

Professor Steve Barnes, George Mason University, presents "Digital History for the Digitally Disinclined" as part of the HTS Speaker Series.  Monday, March 24th at 4.00 PM in room 104 of the Old Civil Engineering Building.  All are welcome.

DegreeWorks will be down for maintenance from Friday, March 21, 8:00am to Monday, March 24, at Noon. Degree audits will be unavailable during this time. 

Comcast will be holding internship open houses on March 25th and 26th and April 1st and 2nd.  Summer sales interns will have the opportunity to gain invaluable sales skills, make substantial money in a salary plus commission pay structure, and pad their resumes with experience working for a recognizable Fortune 50 company.

Deloitte Diversity Decoded
A spotlight on Globalization, Diversity and Inclusion

“Diversity at Deloitte is not about erasing differences--it’s about benefitting from them. In our work for clients, we strive to turn complexity into opportunity. Within our own walls, it is no different. Every person brings an individual portfolio of strengths based on where he or she comes from in life.”

- Deloitte US National Inclusion

Deloitte Consulting and the Georgia Tech Office of Diversity Programs invite you to an exclusive event for Georgia Tech students: Deloitte Diversity Decoded!

Students often inquire about our Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, as well as how the globalization trends affect our business. This is your chance to learn about these hot topics before the busy fall recruiting season begins! The event will begin with a general session, and then you will have the opportunity to choose between customized break-out sessions to learn more in an intimate atmosphere. We hope you will decide to join us, as this is an event you will not want to miss!

FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSION 
Wednesday April 2, noon-1:00 
Clough Lounge 205 

Students may apply for a Fulbright during the senior undergraduate year or during graduate school and prior to completing PhD research.

Students should be working with the Fellowships Office now to prepare for the August campus deadline to apply for grants during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Fulbright awards are available for research, graduate study, or to be an English Teaching Assistant. http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

A letter of invitation is needed for research and graduate study, and awards are available in more than 140 countries. English Teaching Assistant (ETA) applications do not require an invitation. 

Get your free tickets to the 2014 InVenture Prize! The final round will be broadcast live by Georgia Public Broadcasting at 7:30 p.m. on March 26th. Go to www.inventureprize.gatech.edu/tickets to be a part of the fun!

Take the opportunity to practice your interview skills, get some valuable feedback, and meet with a hiring specialist. Each participant will have 15 minutes to meet with a hiring specialist from Fulton County Schools. The specialist will go through a practice interview and then offer immediate feedback on your responses. Participants should also bring a polished, complete resume and dress professionally. 

If you are about to graduate or will graduate in the fall, this is a chance to put your name, face and materials in front of the right person and get some great interview practice!

If interested, please contact Susan Belmonte at sbelmonte@gatech.edu. You must register for a time slot. Susan can also help you with your resume.

Hear from human resource managers from local school districts about what they look for when hiring teachers. You will have the chance to ask questions and meet face to face with the representatives. If you are currently looking for a teaching position in K-12 or are about to enter the job market, this event will give you the opportunity to meet face to face with those that hire teachers. Make a connection that could help get you a job! 

March 26, 2014Clough Commons 129
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 
Counties attending: Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry

Contact Susan Belmonte, Pre-Teaching Advisor, for more information. sbelmonte@gatech.edu 

After last year’s successful launch, Georgia Tech Professional Education will once again facilitate the Summer Online Undergraduate Program. This is part of the Institute’s initiative to help undergraduate students graduate in a timely manner by providing alternative options for completing coursework.

Below is a list of courses that will be offered this summer (additional courses may be added and we will update you as they are approved.) More information also can be found online.

If you have questions about enrolling in the Summer Online Undergraduate Program, you can participate in a live online Q&A session scheduled for March 25 at 10 a.m. RSVP for the session here.

Summer 2014 Online Schedule

· CHEM 2312 ⋅ Organic Chemistry II

· ECE 3020 ⋅ Mathematical Foundations of CmpE

· ECE 3025 ⋅ Electromagnetics

· ECE 3550 ⋅ Feedback Control Systems

· ECE 3710 ⋅ Circuits and Electronics

· HIST 2112 ⋅ Unites States since 1877

· HTS 3015 ⋅ History of the Vietnam War

· ISYE 2028 ⋅ Basic Statistical Methods

· ISYE 3025 ⋅ Engineering Economy

· LMC 3214 ⋅ Science Fiction

· MATH 1502 ⋅ Calculus II

· MATH 3012 ⋅ Applied Cominatorics

· ME 3322 ⋅ Thermodynamics

· ME 3345 ⋅ Heat Transfer

· PHIL 3127 ⋅ Science Technology & Human Values

· SOC 1101 ⋅ Introduction to Sociology

For the fourth consecutive year, Tech students have the opportunity to contribute to and award a group gift to the campus project they deem most worthy.

The gift's sum is a fluid number, as it includes $5 from every SAA member and a matching gift from alumnus Walt Ehmer (IE 1989). A team of SAA students compiled the list of potential recipients and worked with them to fine-tune the specifics of what the gift would fund in each area. The annual Gift to Tech program from the Student Alumni Association (SAA) lets students vote for which project will earn a bounty of more than $30,000. The gift is meant to provide a way for students to start giving back to Tech while still on campus.

This year’s potential beneficiaries represent the many varied interests of Tech students, including bicycle infrastructure, campus safety, an outdoor concert series, solar-powered electricity stands, tradition plaques, Tech's new Campus Kitchen, and the Student Government Association's Buzzinga competition. Full descriptions of how the funds would be spent for each are available at SAA’s website. Last year, $28,000 went to the Georgia Tech Band.

All currently enrolled students have until March 14 to cast a vote; they must log in to vote at gtsaa.com/vote with their Georgia Tech username and password. Voting will reopen on March 24 to SAA members only. Each member can cast one more vote for one of the top three projects from the first round of voting. Faculty and staff are not eligible to vote.

The 2014 Gift to Tech will be announced the week of April 14, with a celebration and presentation at the Kessler Campanile on April 17 at 11 a.m.

Here’s some student-to-student advice from dress shoes on the ground…

Every year, Georgia Tech’s campuswide and major-specific career fairs draw hundreds of employers and thousands of students looking for just the right fit, whether it’s for a permanent, co-op, or internship position.

Students who want to nail the interview and land the job can prepare by taking advantage of mock interviews, resume blitzes, seminars, etiquette dinners, workshops, and more, where professionals from business and industry, their college, or Georgia Tech’s Center for Career Discovery and Development share their guidance and expertise.

But what advice might students have for other students when it comes to making the most of Georgia Tech’s many face-to-face job search opportunities? How do they manage the pitfalls of personal appearance, the intimidation of the interview, the hazards of the handshake, the night-before nerves? We went to the floor of Georgia Tech’s biggest Career Fair to find out…  See what students have to say at www.news.gatech.edu/features/career-fair.

The sixth edition of The Tower Undergraduate Research Journal has just been released.  To read the latest edition, go to www.gttower.org/read/volume7.

The University of Umeå, Sweden, conferred upon Dr. Knoespel (HTS) a prestigious honorary doctorate recognizing his ongoing productive engagement with Swedish institutions of higher learning. To read more, go to "Read More"

Match Education is looking for top seniors from elite colleges across the country to apply for one of our fellowship programs working with students in either Boston or Chicago.

Match Teacher Residency (Boston) 100% of recent college graduates who go through our teacher residency program go on to teach in high-performing urban charter schools after their year with us. Residents spend their year tutoring, studying, and receiving constant feedback about their practice teaching. Learn more and apply by visiting our website: MTR Website Read this EdWeek article highlighting the effectiveness of MTR: MTR Article See where our residents teach: MTR Placement Directory Match Corps Fellowship Our one-year urban education fellowship opportunities in Boston and Chicago are designed for top recent college graduates who are looking to get into education (but not teach), transition into a career at a non-profit organization, work in education policy or take a gap year before going on to medical, law, or other grad school programs. Fellows work closely with a small group of students for an entire year. Boston Fellowship Learn more and apply by visiting our website: Match Corps: Boston Website Learn what it's like to be a part of Match's Community: The Match Bunch (video) See what our fellows do after their fellowship year: Match Corps Alumni Directory Chicago Fellowship   Learn more and apply by visiting our website: Match Corps: Chicago Website You can learn more about the program, its results, and why the City of Chicago is committed to expanding the program in the '14-15 school year by following the links below: New York Times Article  City of Chicago Press Release Chicago Sun Times Chicago Tonight (video) You can also learn more by watching this video: Match Corps: Chicago Video

The Office of the Registrar is reminding you of the Board of Regents policy requiring students to complete their Math and English requirements according to the benchmarks below:

Presented by Professor Martin K. Whyte
John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Sociology,
Harvard University

“The Paradox of Communists Effectively Promoting Capitalism”

Friday, April 11, 2014; 11:00 a.m.
Gordy Room, Wardlaw Building

The Southern Education Foundation (SEF), www.southerneducation.org, is reaching out to tomorrow’s leaders through the 2014 Southern Education Leadership Initiative. Since 2004, SEF has placed over 165 students in 70 nonprofits and foundations throughout the Southern region focused on providing advocacy, grant-making, policy analysis, research, community organizing, and direct service in education. We are seeking outstanding upperclassmen and graduate students to apply for this summer’s 2014 SELI program.

Fellows receive:

• an opportunity to work for eight weeks during the summer in an organization concerned with equity and excellence in education e.g., a policy institution, community-based organization or foundation;
• a living expense stipend of $4,000 (for current upper-level undergraduates or graduating seniors), or $4,500 (for graduate students (incl. law and doctoral students) who will have completed at least one term by June 1, 2014);
• all airfare/car mileage expenses associated with traveling to and from SEF trainings to summer placement site;
• trainings that expose them to research in the field, stress the importance of civic engagement, teach strategies for making change, and provide opportunities to meet and learn from inspiring leaders involved in education policy and practice;
• guidance and supervision from seasoned sector leaders to work through the summer intensively on assigned research, education policy, and nonprofit program related projects; and
• the opportunity to present their work to their peers, reflect, brainstorm how to take the lessons learned from this experience back to their communities, and become part of a network of emerging leaders in the sector.

To learn more about the program, application, and eligibility requirements and student experiences please contact Vanessa Elkan at velkan@southerneducation.org.

The Tower will host the 8th Biannual Undergraduate Research Kaleidoscope (URK) on Thursday, March 6 at 11 am in the Library's Neely Room. Undergrads are encouraged to attend. Visit gttower.org/urk for more information. As always, we will be providing food and prizes for the top presentations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mohamad Ali Najia.

Mohamad Ali Najia
Editor-in-Chief
Email: editor@gttower.org
Phone: 978.766.8007

Have a professor (or academic advisor) that you really like?  Someone you want to get to know more?  Take him or her out to lunch!  The SCPC Art's Take-a-Prof 2014 has a new ticket deadline!  You can now buy your pairs' tickets for lunch until March 7th.  Grab them now at scpc.gatech.edu!

Friday, March 7th, at 3pm-4.30pm Clary Theater (with snacks)

Laura Bier (HTS), Moon Charania (GAState) and Deepika Bahri (Emory)

You are very cordially invited to the panel discussion on the CRIMEAN CRISIS.  Participants include Vicki Birchfield (INTA), Mikulas Fabry (INTA), Nikolay Koposov (HTS), Adam Stulberg (INTA).  The event will be held Friday, March 7th from 12.00 - 1.30 PM in the  Student Success Center (President’s Suite A and B).

The Graduate Career Symposium is March 13, 2014, 9:30-4:30 GT Student Center, 3rd floor.

Graduate Career Symposium
March 13, 2014, GT Student Center, 3rd floor 9:35-4:25
Register Now…Limited Space http://sga.gatech.edu/graduate/careersymp

For information on each session, click read more.

Congratulations to the HTS award winners for this year!

There will be a International Affairs Student Organization (IASO) Student Discussion Panel about the crisis in Crimea at CULC 125 on Thursday March 6 at 11:00. IASO is the Georgia Tech student organization for International Affairs majors and other internationally minded students. To learn more, visit their website.