Incoming students, the PowerPoint for this summer’s orientation sessions can be found here!
NASA DEVELOP National Program – Opportunity for Students & Recent Grads
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hat: NASA DEVELOP National Program
Where: NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI) in downtown Asheville, NC
When: 10-week programs are available during the summer, fall, and spring
Who: Anyone 18 and over, including currently enrolled college students and recent graduates
Why: Enhance technical and professional skills, receive and introduction to NASA Earth observation capabilities, and gain research and scientific communication experience.
How: See more details on the event flyer. Apply here!
Volunteer with Loving America Street this summer!
What: Summer volunteers needed at Loving America Street
When: Fridays from 4-6pm (May-August)
Where: Mall Park, 68 Columbus Street
For more info, contact Samantha Sammis ’11 at info@lovingamericastreet.org or 443-799-0414
Paid Marketing Internship Available with Valpak
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to intern in Charleston during the academic year and/or summer? Do you want to gain some marketable skills so that you can land a good job after graduation? Valpak of Greater Charleston is seeking up to 2 interns to work out of its North Charleston location. Valpak is a leader in direct mail advertising and provides digital services including website development, social media posting and digital auditing.
More Information
As a Marketing Intern with Valpak of Greater Charleston, typical tasks that you will be responsible for include:
- Social Blog Posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Instagram, Google+
- Work with clients on making changes to their ads.
- Salesforce.com Database Updates
- Perform Digital Audits using in-house software
- Mapping Analyses for Prospecting using in-house software
Car will be required for getting to office and back to school. There will be a $10/hour rate and a commission for any appointments set that are closed. The job could turn into a full-time job for the right candidate(s). There is a lot of flexibility in scheduling days and hours.
Call for more information at 910-852-9415. Office is located at 3601-D Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, SC 29415. If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to sam_thompson@valpak.com.
PPIA Summer 2017 Conferences (Free)
Equity + Public Service: Empowering the New Generation of Social Justice AdvocatesUniversity of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy – Los Angeles, California
June 23 – 25, 2017
Technology and Societal Change: What Leaders of Tomorrow Need to Know Today
Heinz College of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University – Washington DC
July 21 – 23, 2017
Heinz College of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University – Washington DC
July 21 – 23, 2017
Reaching For the Peak of Public Service in the Mile High City
University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs – Denver, Colorado
July 28 – 30, 2017
University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs – Denver, Colorado
July 28 – 30, 2017
Georgetown University – Application materials coming soon!
Walsh School of Foreign Service – Washington DC
August 4 – 6, 2017
Walsh School of Foreign Service – Washington DC
August 4 – 6, 2017
Volunteer Research Position Opening
What: Year-long research volunteer opportunity. Our research aims to understand the molecular concepts and mechanisms which underlie common cancer susceptibility. We use advanced genomic research techniques (CRISPR-Cas9) to discover risk alleles in the non-coding portion of the genome. Our research symbolizes an emerging paradigm in cancer biology and treatment; advanced genetic studies will allow prophylactic treatment before cancer arises.
Where: Medical University of South Carolina in the laboratory of Dr. Bart Smits
To Apply: Qualified applicants should have a strong interest in genetics/genomics, a competitive GPA and ability to work well as a team. Please email smitsb@musc.edu if interested. Attach your resume’/CV (with list of coursework) to your email.
Research Project Coordinator Position
What: This Research Project Coordinator position would have you coordinate the day-to-day administration of translational research studies at a new research institute founded as a joint venture between the Lieber Institute for Brain Development (www.libd.org) at Johns Hopkins University and the Sheppard Pratt Health System (www.sheppardpratt.org). The work would encompass technical writing, coordinating study teams, interacting with study participants and working with research data.
Who: Recent graduates and Honors seniors, especially psychology majors and/or neuroscience minors
When: Inquire ASAP, if interested; position must be filled soon
For more info: see full position description or contact CofC Honors alum Emily Berich ’15 at EBerich@sheppardpratt.org
Spoon University
What: Spoon University is looking for staff writers! Spoon University is a food publication by and for our generation featuring recipes
For More Information: Visit their website or contact Kristen Kornbluth (kornbluthkn@g.cofc.edu)