Month: April 2020

Intern, Communications, Global Health, United Nations Foundation (Washington, DC)

Stephanie Jackson

ABOUT THE POSITION The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women’s empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations. The UN Foundation’s Global Health team works with campaigns and departments across the Foundation, UN agencies, and other partners to support initiatives on critical health issues, including the Post-2015 health agenda, children’s health and vaccines, and malaria. Responsibilities Support events management,…

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Global Security Research & Analysis Intern, Sandia National Labs (Albuquerque, NM)

Stephanie Jackson

ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking an Intern Year-Round Technical Undergraduate. This position will be initially remote. On any given day, you may be called on to: Perform entry-level work within a technical science and engineering environment working in conjunction with Sandia staff on interdisciplinary projects that involve applying integrated technical judgment. This can include using critical thinking and the scientific method to: identify/define problems, collect data through observation and experimentation, and formulate and test hypotheses about the uses and deployment of advanced technologies in support of US nonproliferation and…

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National Nuclear Security Administration Graduate Fellowship Program Information Session | April 29

Stephanie Jackson

Are you ready to make the world a safer place? The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) is seeking highly motivated graduate-level students to grow as the next generation of nuclear security leaders. Our year-long, salaried fellowships offer: Hands-on experience in nuclear security and nonproliferation Career development, professional networking, and specialized training events Extensive interaction and collaboration with leading national security technology and policy experts. On April 29, they will be hosting 2 information session via Zoom. NGFP Information Session When: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 11:00am…

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Fall 2020 PURA Salary Awards | Apply by May 29!

Stephanie Jackson

Salary Awards offer a $1,500 stipend to undergraduate students who are conducting research with a Georgia Tech faculty member or Georgia Tech Research Institute scientist. Both faculty members and students can initiate research projects, but the award proposal must be written by the student, and the student must apply by the established deadline for the semester in which the funds are requested. Funds are competitively awarded. Please read all rules, eligibility requirements, and application procedures below before applying. Rules and Eligibility Applicant must be an undergraduate student in good standing…

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Fall 2020 Intern, White House Internship Program (Washington, DC)

Stephanie Jackson

ABOUT THE POSITION The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership program that provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities. While interns’ responsibilities and tasks vary by department, all interns are united through weekly events, including a speaker series and professional development opportunities. Most importantly, the internship experience emphasizes community, and interns participate in service projects at…

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Virtual Meet Up with Grad Students: Learn from their experiences! | April 22

Stephanie Jackson

April 22 | 3 – 4 pm| https://bluejeans.com/243781214 | Meeting ID: 243781214  Chat with current GT master’s and PhD students. Learn what to consider before applying for grad school anywhere. For questions, contact Susan Belmonte If you missed the virtual meet-up with GT grad students on April 22 and want to learn from their experiences, here is the link to the BlueJeans session. https://bluejeans.com/s/Htj3L/ Panelists were: Becca Berge: MBA, Scheller College of Business: becca.berge@ gmail.com​ Abigail Cohen: PhD, Enviromental Engineering – College of Engineering, abirae@gatech.edu ​ Pierre Debnam: M.S., Computer…

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Careers in the time of COVID – A Resource

Stephanie Jackson

In these uncertain times, you may have questions about summer internships or if you are graduating, finding a job. The Center for Career Discovery and Development has a web page specifically designed to address questions about its operations and employer recruiting/hiring: http://career.gatech.edu/coronavirus-student-information. I have also curated resources to use as a guide for job/internship search strategies in the time of Covid19. In this Careers in the time of Covid19 Module*, you will find information on hiring and market trends, resources for remote work, and listings of virtual opportunities. Some links…

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Technology & National Security Fellowship | Apply by April 30

Stephanie Jackson

NSIN is launching the Technology and National Security Fellowship! TNSF is a unique opportunity for technologists and entrepreneurs to serve their country by embedding with key decision-makers at the top levels of the U.S. Government. Inthe program, Fellows will serve full-time, year-long assignments with either the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Congress to help shape technology and national security policy. The fellowship application is open through April 30, 2020, to any U.S. citizen who has earned undergraduate or graduate degrees in the STEM disciplines. The inaugural cohort will…

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Postal Financial Inclusion Research Trainee, Universal Postal Union (Bern Switzerland)

Stephanie Jackson

ABOUT THE POSITION The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations and the principal forum for cooperation between postal sector stakeholders, establishes the rules for international mail exchanges. It has 192 member countries and has its headquarters in Berne. Its primary objective is to encourage the provision of a quality postal service that is accessible to all, and its core mission is to develop social, cultural and commercial communication between peoples. The Financial Inclusion team is looking for a motivated, self-starting, energetic trainee who can perform…

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