January 31, 2018 • 4:23 pm 0
Students can attend one of two workshops to learn about funding options for study abroad, including campus and national scholarships. In addition to planning academically, students should plan financially for their study abroad experience.
Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 13
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Room 106 of the Leo R. Dowling International Center
Filed under: Overseas Study, Scholarships and Awards
January 31, 2018 • 4:22 pm 0
While I was working on my undergraduate Psychology degree just a few short years ago, I was convinced that I wanted to become a professor like my mom and dad. I knew that getting involved with research in some fashion would be necessary for any future graduate school applications. Now, 4 years and 2 labs later, I no longer have the desire to pursue research as a career, and yet I am extremely grateful for the lasting benefits that the experience afforded me both today and during my undergraduate career.
Although the only experience I can speak for is my own, I believe that anyone with even a passing interest in science and research should give lab work a try. Here are the top 5 takeaways I got from my time working at a lab that studies Schizophrenia and one that studies Animal Behavior:
Top 5 reasons why lab and research experience can help students who are undecided on a career…
Continue to full article by Aaron Brutkiewicz
Filed under: Careers, Research and Grad School
January 31, 2018 • 4:20 pm 0
1. Earn a bachelor’s degree, in economics, math, finance, accounting, business, or related field
2. Take courses in economics, accounting, risk management, taxes, and investment and estate planning
3. Visit your Career Coach, Kimberly Good, by making an appointment in CareerLink
4. Seek an Internship prior to graduating
5. Apply for the Charles Schwab Career Trek Event
6. Build your skills: quantitative, problem-solving, communication, analytical, and sales
7. Apply to a corporate training program
8. Attend the Winter Career and Internship Fair and prep events on January 17 or January 22, 2018 at the Walter Center.
Check out the Best Financial Companies to Work For as ranked by J.D. Powers.
Full article by Kimberly Good
Filed under: Careers
January 31, 2018 • 4:18 pm 0
Problem-solving with a purpose.
Create solutions where none exist. Solve meaningful, complex problems in healthcare. As part of Epic’s Technical Services team, you will directly impact the way over half of Americans receive healthcare. In this complex and evolving industry, healthcare organizations often need to push the boundaries of Epic’s software to meet ever-changing user and regulatory needs.
Filed under: Careers
January 31, 2018 • 4:16 pm 0
Monday, February 5, 2018
4pm – 6pm
Indiana Memorial Union – Dogwood Room
Making full transition into adulthood comes with heavy responsibility. Take steps to better prepare for what comes next. During the first hour, MoneySmarts provides practical budgeting tips and strategies for managing stress in the workplace. After, grab some pizza and engage in discussion with business professionals to learn how to avoid pitfall in your job or internship.
Topics covered:
-Using effective communication
-Making good decisions during out-of-office functions
-Identifying harassment in the workplace
-Succeeding during first year of employment
Whether you’re a freshman needing a crash course in navigating adulthood or a senior preparing to transition into the real world, this event has a personal or professional take-away for anyone.
Pizza will be served!
Professionals Include:
– Morgan McMillan and Paola Hernandez Baron, IU MoneySmarts
– Rob Aspy, IU Office of Affirmative Action
– Brad Schiesser, Bloomington Playwrights Project
– Samantha Minor, Mainsource Bank
Filed under: Careers
January 31, 2018 • 4:15 pm 0
Last year, more than 540 undergraduate scholars from across the country participated in Butler’s Undergraduate Research Conference.
Submit your 250-word abstract no later than February 15 to participate in the Undergraduate Research Conference
April 13, 2018
at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.
We look forward to seeing you in April,
Conference Director: Dr. Dacia Charlesworth
Conference Coordinator: Melissa Friedman
Visit http://www.butler.edu/urc for more information
Filed under: Research and Grad School
January 30, 2018 • 9:48 pm 0
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 15 largest accounting and advisory firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 countries, with 28,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.8 billion.
It’s an exciting time to join Baker Tilly!
Filed under: Careers
January 30, 2018 • 9:47 pm 0
Dear Student,
The FASE Mentoring Program is gearing up for a very special event which we refer to as the Career Dinner Symposium. The idea behind the Symposium is to connect you with professionals who reflect your academic or career interests and allow you the opportunity to network with them over a wonderfully catered meal. During dinner, you will be able to ask professionals career related questions to gain valuable insights, suggestions, or recommendations as to how you may begin your journey toward success.
The professionals are purely sharing information based upon their previous experience(s), addressing any questions that you may have concerning preparation, trends, and/or opportunities for job shadowing, mentoring, etc. You should certainly take full advantage of the occasion.
Benefits of attendance include obtaining a professional mentor in your field who could lead you to possible job shadowing and internship experiences!
The program will take place on Wednesday, February 21st, on the IU Bloomington campus in the Indiana Memorial Union Tudor Room from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
NOTE: This is a very popular and well attended program, so RSVP quickly!
To RSVP: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjUcD6IfC5OgjhX
RSVP by February 5th, to reserve your seat!
Here are the career areas we are looking to include:
1. Business
2. Education
3. Law/Legal
4. Medicine
5. Non-profit
6. Nursing
7. Politics/government
8. Sciences
9. Journalism
10. Social Work and Others!
WHAT: FAB Career Dinner Symposium
WHEN: Wednesday, February 21,
WHERE: IMU Tudor Room
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Filed under: Careers
January 30, 2018 • 9:45 pm 0
IU Students! Come Join us for an extraordinary introductory science experience in the Sierra Nevada this summer!
Join our intro-level “expedition” science course, “Volcanoes of the Eastern Sierra Nevada”, taught jointly through the IU Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Collins Living-Learning Center.
The class offers a hands-on, inquiry-oriented introduction to the geological and ecological setting of one of the most beautiful and environmentally diverse areas of the western U.S. It’s open to all IU students – no prerequisites! Fulfills N&M Gen Ed science requirement and available for Honors credit.
The course includes 1-cr seminar-style class during the second half of spring semester, followed by a 2-week field trip to the Sierras, May 9 – 23. Scholarships are available for Collins residents and prospective Geological or Environmental Sciences majors.
For more information, see http://www.indiana.edu/~sierra/, where you’ll find course information, some great photos from last year’s field course and on-line application information.
Questions? Contact Michael Hamburger (hamburg@indiana.edu).
Come join us for an introductory call-out session—Thursday, February 1, 6:00 PM, Collins Coffeehouse, Edmondson Hall. Free pizza!
Filed under: Academic Help
January 30, 2018 • 9:44 pm 0
[1] Math Contest in Modeling February 8 – 12, 2018
The 2018 math contest in modeling starts next week. It’s a great opportunity to gain modeling and teamwork skills that you can be proud of when interviewing or applying for other programs.
https://www.comap.com/undergraduate/contests/mcm/
If you’re interested, find 1-2 partners (3 per team, max.) and email pilgrim@indiana.edu, subject “MCM”, and include some basic details on a resume; include your IU username and email.
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[2] Meet alumni this February
All students (tell your friends) are warmly invited to meet some IUB math alumni to hear about their experiences.
All events are Mondays, 5 PM Ballantine 241
* Monday, Feb. 5: Mr. Joshua Cisney, Project Developer, Renewable Energy at Hoosier Energy REC, Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacisney/
• Monday, Feb. 12: Skype visit, Dr. Thomas Whalen, United States Department of Justice https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-whalen-9a36195a/
• Monday, Feb. 19: Skype visit, Dionissi Aliprantis, Research Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionissi-aliprantis-71b8207a/
• Monday, Feb. 26: depart 3 PM IMU circle field trip to Hanapin Marketing…details tba…rsvp to pilgrim@indiana.edu, subject “Hanapin”
• Monday, April 2: Dr. Garry Cooper, Rheaply Inc.
special venue; details tba…https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrycooperphd/
Filed under: Careers
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