SAS Summer Positions Know of a college student in need of a summer job? Summer student employment opportunities to be posted soon For more than 20 years, SAS has offered college students summer employment opportunities in various divisions of the company. This year, job listings will be found on the SAS employment Web site beginning in February and will continue to be posted as needs develop. Any interested students should check the job listings daily. Who is eligible? Students currently enrolled in classes for credit toward a degree or diploma beyond high school on at least a half-time basis are eligible to apply. Candidates must meet the specific job requirements of individual job postings. Students hired to work at SAS this summer (May - August) will work 35 hours per week. Most of these student positions are at SAS world headquarters in Cary, but there may be a few positions in some U.S. regional offices. Requirements Students will be required to submit a resume and application for each job in which they are interested via the online application process by the closing date indicated on each job posting. Hints: 1) Check the listings daily. 2) Follow all instructions on the web site exactly. 3) If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will not be considered for the position. Posted by pbbuckla ( Jan 29 2008, 08:27:33 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

STUDY ABROAD GRANTS, deadline Feb 18 Posted by scroggs ( Jan 25 2008, 02:30:29 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Career Fair-Spring 2008 Career Fair Spring 2008 website: http://www.ncsu.edu/career/ Important dates for the career fairs on campus: Engineering Career Fair-Feb 7th & 8th-9:30-4:00-McKimmon Center CHASS/COM/Managment Career Fair-Feb. 13th-10:00-4:00-Talley Student Center Lincoln Labs deadline for applications is Thursday, January 24th. Posted by pbbuckla ( Jan 23 2008, 02:11:01 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Lincoln Labs at the Engineering Career Fair, Feb 7-8 This from Dr. John Peach, NCSU alumn

Hello everyone,
  I will be on campus February 7th and 8th for the Engineering Career Fair (7th) and for on-campus interviews on the 8th. The deadline for signing up for an interview is this Thursday, so I encourage you to let your students know about both events, and please ask them to contact the Career Center as soon as possible. Even though the career fair is designed for engineering students, Lincoln Laboratory is especially interested in mathematics majors, so I'll be available on the 7th to answer questions about the opportunities for mathematicians at the lab at that time. There will also be an information session on the 7th (location TBD).

Thanks,

John
Posted by scroggs ( Jan 23 2008, 11:01:59 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

MSRI Summer Program, deadline Feb 27 more information at http://www.msri.org/calendar/workshops/WorkshopInfo/450/show_workshop

Posted by scroggs ( Jan 14 2008, 07:40:13 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Fellowship Advising Office When applying for a scholarship, be aware that the Fellowship Office may be helpful to use

http://www.ncsu.edu/fao/
Posted by scroggs ( Jan 09 2008, 04:59:06 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

NOAA Scholarship, Deadline Feb 8

From: studentscholarshipprograms <StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov>

Date: January 9, 2008 9:53:05 AM EST

Subject: Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program - Closes on February 8, 2008

Dear Department Head/Academic Adviser/Professor:

Please distribute this *"time-sensitive"* information to sophomores students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

NOAA is accepting applications from students who will have Official Junior status in Fall 2008:

* Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program application closes on *February 8, 2008*, and may be found at
  http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html.

NOAA also recently launched a new website, Student Opportunities, that contain scholarship, internship, and fellowship information for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs which is found at http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Chantell Haskins
NOAA Office of Education
Student Scholarship Programs
1315 East West Highway, Room 10703
Silver Spring, MD  20910
301-713-9437 ext. 125

Posted by scroggs ( Jan 09 2008, 04:56:12 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Part-time job at the EPA, closes Jan 18

Job Opportunity at the US EPA in
Research Triangle Park

The Office of the Associate Director for Health of the National Health
and Environmental Effects Research
Laboratory (NHEERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking an undergraduate student
who has completed college courses in
biochemistry, physiology, statistics and calculus with at least 36
credit hours at an accredited college or university.
The purpose of this student services contract is to assist NHEERL
scientists with the collection, storage, and analysis
of data generated from laboratory studies. These data will be used to
support the use of mode of action in risk
assessment and will facilitate systems biology research at the EPA.

Major responsibilities include collecting high volume data generated in
the research laboratories, loading the data
into a central database, and aiding in the meta-analysis of data after
collection.

This work is expected to begin in late January 2008 and end August 2008,
with an additional one year option, depending on
the availability of funds. The Government anticipates that the student
contractors may work up to 20 hours per week
during the academic year and up to 40 hours/week during academic breaks.
The deadline for submissions is January 18 at
5:00 PM.

The student contractor should have strong verbal and written skills, and
experience with Microsoft Excel.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in programming
(especially in statistical languages such as
R, SAS, Splus, Matlab) and relational databases.  See
http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0800024/index.htm
for complete information regarding this opportunity.   Questions
regarding the technical aspects of the contracted duties
and responsibilities should be directed to Dr. Stephen Edwards,
(Edwards.stephen@epa.gov) or by calling (919)541-0514.

Posted by scroggs ( Jan 09 2008, 01:03:48 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Summer @ UCLA in RIPS Research in Industrial Projects for Students

Deadline to apply is Feb 25.  More information  is online

http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/rips2008/


Posted by scroggs ( Jan 08 2008, 03:30:24 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

SAMSI Workshop Feb 29-March 1 Posted by scroggs ( Jan 07 2008, 01:32:12 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Boston University REU Posted by scroggs ( Dec 21 2007, 01:30:32 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

SIAM/SEAS Conference, March 14&15, 2008 This will be held at the University of Central Florida, Orlando

Check out their web site http://math.ucf.edu/~siamseas/siamseas08.html

Let Dr. Scroggs or Mrs. Bucklad know if you are interested in attending.

Posted by scroggs ( Dec 17 2007, 04:23:28 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Math for America Fellowship

Dear Math Seniors:

Math for America Fellowship:
This is a 5 year program for mathematically talented individuals who
wish to teach in New York City public secondary schools.

MfA Fellows receive a full scholarship to a secondary mathematics
education master's degree program, extensive professional development
support and mentoring, and a stipend of $90,000 over five years.

Eligibility:
*Candidates must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US
*Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree by June 2008
*A minimum of 18 credits of math at the calculus level or higher is
required
*Candidates must make a five-year commitment to the MfA Fellowship
Program
*Current teachers, those who are certified to teach, or those who have
completed a graduate
education degree program are not eligible

How To Apply:
*Go to www.mathforamerica.org to begin the application process
*Submit your application, personal statement, transcripts and letters
of reference by Feb. 1, 2008
*Tate the two ETS Praxis II Math subject tests


For Questions, go to:
applications@mathforamerica.org 


**********************************************************************************************************************************************


D.R. Ingram
Univ. Career Center
NCSU

Posted by scroggs ( Dec 13 2007, 03:41:05 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Actuarial Career Day in New York City

The Casualty Actuarial Society is sending the below message on behalf of the Actuarial Society of Greater New York.

 Dear Professor:

 We would appreciate if you would distribute this attachment inviting your students to the nation?s largest actuarial career fair at your earliest possible convenience. All students are welcome, but primarily those who have an interest in the math or business field, especially college juniors and seniors as well as graduate students.

 Also, we would sincerely appreciate your posting this notice in an appropriate location (such as a Bulletin Board or Student Newsletter, etc.).

Should you have any questions, please email us at this address (ActuaryCareerDay@aol.com) or call 516-935-000 and ask for Terri or Pauline.

 Sincerely,
Pauline Reimer, ASA, MAAA                                                  

ASNY Vice President, Public Relations                                     

 

phone:    (516) 935-0100

fax:        (516) 931-7842

email:     ActuaryCareerDay@aol.com

website:  www.goasny.org

 

Posted by scroggs ( Dec 05 2007, 05:01:55 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

NOAA Scholarship, Feb 8 deadline The attached flyer <follow link below> is in regards to an undergraduate scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Please distribute as you deem appropriate.

Students currently in their second year of a four year program or third year of a five year program may apply for these awards (the awards are for their third year of four or fourth year of five and can continue into the next year; they also provide summer internships between the junior and senior year). Application deadline is Feb 8.

For more info, see http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
Posted by scroggs ( Dec 05 2007, 02:34:29 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Job at Heat Transfer Sales Posted by scroggs ( Dec 05 2007, 02:15:27 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Use the Career Center!

Dear Math, BS Level ( Dec. 07 Grads):

The following are postings (w/ descriptions) for Math majors (full-time)
found in ePACK
http://www.ncsu.edu/epack/ 


Intelligent Information Systems
Position - Software Developer (3.5 min. gpa)
Location - Durham, NC
Apply - send to HR7@iisfirst.com
Application Deadline:  12/4/07

SAS
Position - Staging Practice Associate Consultant
Location - Cary, NC
Apply - send to sas.com/careers  job#07002879
Application Deadline:  12/21/07

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Position - Business Analyst 2
Location - Chapel Hill, NC
Apply - Please visist www.bcbsnc.com/careers. Click on Search Openings.
Keyword Search for Business Analyst and apply to job # 5654BR. Resumes
CANNOT be accepted via email.
Application Deadline:  12/22/07

Progress Energy
Position - Auxiliary Operator C - Nuclear
Location - New Hill, NC
Apply - apply on-line at www.progress-energy.com/employment   #94132
Application - 12/24/07

St. Vincent Pallotti Center
Positions - Full-time Volunteer Positions
Location - various in US
Apply - apply on-line at
http://www.pallotticenter.org/ConnectionsDirectory/ConnectionsOnline.asp

Application Deadline:  12/31/07

First Investors Corp.
Position - Financial Investors Rep.
Location - various areas in NC
Apply - send info. to contact in ePACK
Application Deadline:  12/31/07

Aon Corporation
Position - Early Career Dev. Program - Retirement Actuarial Analyst (3.0
min. gpa)
Location - Charlotte & Winston-Salem
Apply - apply via www.aon.com  (Early Career Dev. Program)
Application Deadline:  12/31/2007

SAS
Position - Application Developer 07002633
Location - Cary, NC
Apply - Applications accepted online only at:
http://www.sas.com/jobs/USjobs/search.html. All other forms of
application may not be considered. Please refer to job# 07002633 when
applying online. 
Application Deadline:  1/04/08

American Income Life
Position - Mgmt. Trainee
Location - Raleigh, NC
Apply - submit resume on-line or call 571-1865
Application Deadline:  1/13/08

Intelligent Information Systems
Position - QA Test Analyst (3.25 min. gpa)
Location - RTP, NC
Apply - send resume to HR1@iisfirst.com
Application Deadline:  1/19/08

MIT Lincoln Labs
Position - Various Technical Positions (3.25 min. gpa)
Location - Lexington, KY
Apply - Please also submit your resume to our website at
http://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/college.html 
a) The search screen will appear. Please type Carolina in the search
field. 
b) Select your campus name from the answer set that appears. 
c) A new screen will appear. Click Create Profile (top right of screen),
and submit your information. 
Application Deadline:  2/01/08

Buckeye International, Inc. 
Position - Field Sales Rep.
Location - Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte
Apply - send resume to contact via ePack
Application Deadline:  2/13/08

Intelligent Information Systems
Position - Software Developer (3.5 min. gpa)
Location - Durham, NC
Apply - HR3@iisfirst.com
Application Deadline:  2/29

Tritek Solutions, Inc.
Position - Software Developer (3.0 min. gpa)
Location - Wash. DC, NY, Boston
Apply - send resume to contact via ePack 
Application Deadline:  4/30/08


(If you are not in Epack)
Directions for ePACK:
Go to www.ncsu.edu/epack 
Complete profile & upload resume
Apply for jobs & internships
Sign up for on-campus interviews
Find employer contacts
Keep your account up-to-date
Check ePACK weekly
******************************************************************************************************************

Note:  
The Career Center will continue to serve you for one full semester after
graduation.  

Keep your ePACK account active.  Employers will continue to contact the
Career Center to post positions and search resume through the holidays
and into the spring.  Use the "Employer Directory" in ePACK to contact
employers of interest on your own.  In addition, you are eligible to
participate in on-campus interviewing if you are still in the area. 



D.R. Ingram
Univ. Career Center
NCSU
www.ncsu.edu/career 

Posted by scroggs ( Dec 05 2007, 07:48:17 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Tutorial service is hiring juniors, seniors, and graduate students $21-$23 per teaching hour Tutorial service is hiring juniors, seniors, and graduate students   $21-$23 per teaching hour

Tutorial service is hiring juniors, seniors, and graduate students with a 3.0 and above gpa for 6-15 teaching hours per week.

Please call 847-2109 and leave your name, number and major.  Repeat for clarity.  A phone call is much better than an email.

Many thanks, Jane Sullivan
JSES, Inc. dba Educational Enrichment

Posted by scroggs ( Dec 03 2007, 09:46:44 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Undergraduate Research Presentations The second session of research presentations by our undergraduate students,
Justin Fowler, Nicole Kroeger, and Dhrumil Patel, will take place on
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th from 2:30 to 3:30 in HA 320.
It will be followed by refreshments in HA 245.

Please, come to the talks, as well as encourage interested students to come.

Below are the titles and the abstracts of the talks:

-----------------------------------------------------
Justin Fowler: "Combinatorics on Partial Word Correlations"
Abstract: There has been a fair amount of study surrounding both the
period and weak period sets of partial words over a finite alphabet, and
specific representations of them called correlations, which are binary and
ternary vectors indicating the periods and weak periods. This research
continues the study of combinatorics on partial word correlations. In
particular, we investigate the population size of correlations, that is,
the number of partial words sharing a given correlation, and obtain
algorithms to compute it.
----------------------------------------------------
Nicole Kroeger:  "Hadamard Difference Sets in Groups of Order 144 "
Abstract:  Finding difference sets and classifying existence of them is a major project of combinatorics.  
We present the results of our investigation in (144,66,30) difference sets and explain a new construction technique
which produced difference sets in 37 groups.  
-----------------------------------------------------
Dhrumil Patel : "Financial Models in Continuous and Discrete Time"
Abstract: The problem of pricing a European call option is considered in
both a discrete and continuous-time setting. To this end, we consider the
binomial asset pricing model in discrete-time and a stock price modeled by
geometric Brownian motion in continuous time. The latter model leads to
the well-known Black-Scholes option pricing formula. The option pricing
problem is discussed in connection with the notion of arbitrage and
risk-neutral pricing.  We consider both constant and stochastic interest
rates  and comparisons are made between the discrete and continuous-time
models.
-------------

Best regards,
Irina Kogan Posted by scroggs ( Nov 29 2007, 12:17:40 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Undergraduate research presentations Undergraduate research presentations are today at 2:30 in HA 330.
They will be followed by refreshments at 3:30 in HA 245.
If your schedule permits, please, come to the talks, as well as encourage interested students to come.


Below are the titles and the abstracts of the talks:

-----------------------------------------------------
Ralph Abbey: " Computational Data Clustering and Mining"
Abstract: As the ease of collecting large amounts of data increases, the ability to distil useful information out of
these large datasets becomes significantly more important. The research investigated current
clustering algorithms and experimented with modifications on those algorithms, as well as a look into new approaches.
These algorithms were then tested on benchmark document sets. In many cases, the adaptations to pre-existing algorithms performed better than the basic algorithm.

----------------------------------------------------
Jacob Frelinger: "Homing endonuclase genes effects on Hardy-Weinberg: models to
combat dengue fever transmission in A. aegytpi "
Abstract: Homing endonuclease genes offer an option in controlling dengue fever transmission in A. aegytpi, as well as controlling other
diseases in other hosts, or controlling pest populations. By understanding the effects of homing endonuclease genes on
Hardy-Weinberg, methods to control pest populations and hence the infectious diseases they carry become apparent.
Several potential situations are modeled in software at the population gene level and results analyzed.

-----------------------------------------------------
Eric Lownes: "The Heat Kernel of Homesick Random Walks on K-Regular Trees"
Abstract: Certain types of homesick random walks were introduced by Lyons
to estimate the growth of groups. For such a random walk on a k-regular
tree, we compute its Laplacian and its heat kernel. Our methods are based
on the use of combinatorial coverings as introduced by Chung and Yau.
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Posted by scroggs ( Nov 28 2007, 12:41:33 PM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

North Carolina Space Grant (scholarships and research support)

There are a variety of scholarships, some target continuing students, some for community college transfers, some for research.

Faculty Letters of Intent are requested by January 10, 2008 with full proposals due by February 15, 2008. 

- Informal Education and Public Outreach Program - $5,000 max
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/gp/

- Higher Education Course Development Program - $10,000 max
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/he/

- K-12 Professional Development Program - $10,000 max
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/k12/

 - New Investigations Program - $25,000 max
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/nip/

Student Fellowship and Scholarship deadline is February 15, 2008.
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/opps/students.html

Best Regards,

Jobi B. Cook

Associate Director, NC Space Grant
Box 7515, NC State University

1009 Capability Drive, Suite 210
Raleigh, NC 27695
919-515-5933
919-515-5934 (Fax)
www.ncspacegrant.org

 

Posted by scroggs ( Nov 27 2007, 09:25:27 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]

Summer 2008 Undergrad Internship Program in Scientific Computing and Graphics The Supercomputing Institute for Digital Simulation and Advanced Computation is pleased to announc