| Course Registration Discussion | November 09, 2009 |
It's that time of the semester again! Registration for Spring 2010 begins next week, so we're holding our bi-annual Course Registration Discussion:
Wednesday, 11/11 at 7 PM
Lopata 5 - Outside the lounge
Food and knowledge will be free
| FIRST LEGO Girl Scouts Mentoring Program | October 19, 2009 |
This is the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's first year working with the FIRST LEGO League program that helps teach young people the fun of science and discovery. They need mentors to help the individual teams as a subject expert and general helper. Children identify most with people who are like them, young and intelligent.
What is the FIRST LEGO League Program?
An international competition featuring real world challenges that helps introduce young children (Ages 9-14) to science and engineering. The students learn by doing research, basic programming, building robots and public speaking. This year's theme "Smart Move" focuses on transportation. The children compete through a robot game activity and presentation of a research project. Core values are emphasized throughout the program to foster a complete learning environment.
Why Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and FIRST Robotics?
When looking at the statistics for girls and women in the areas of science and engineeering the results are quite disturbing. To help change the direction of girls in our area The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri formed 5 girl-only teams to compete in the St. Louis Area FIRST LEGO League program.
- Women account for 46% of the U.S. Labor force yet only 10.8% of U.S. engineers
- Women appear to be choosing non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) employment opportunities with increasing frequency
- Engineering diplomas account for 12 of 15 top-paying college majors and the tech fields are driving salaries and offers
- Men outnumber women (73% vs. 27% overall) in all sectors of employment for science and engineering
How can I help?
- Sign up to be a mentor
- Give expert subject advice
- Provide valuable interaction
- Change the direction of a child
How much time does it take?
Teams meet weekly for an hour or two. Mostly on weekends with one team meeting on Monday afternoons.
Teams are already formed and team meetings will last from now until the end of November. Should teams advance past the qualifier in November your assistance may be needed but all of these teams are in their first year.
Where are do the teams meet?
1) Wellston School District - 2 Teams
2) South St. Louis City
3) Kirkwood
4) Central West End
What should I do if I am interested?
E-mail Toure Jones (FIRST LEGO League Project Coordinator) at tjones@girlscoutsem.org or call at 314.592.2376 as soon as possible to begin meeting with a team.
| General Body Meeting - 10/15 | October 14, 2009 |
It's the middle of the semester, and that means it's time for another GBM!
The meeting will feature an Alumni Talk by former WU ACM President Ben Oberkfell, who will be talking about the cool software development work being done with Perl at the Genome Center (and how you can get a job doing it!)
Time: Thursday, 10/15 at 7 PM
Place: Lopata 5
And yes, there will be delicious food and drink for all.
| Epic Opportunities | October 05, 2009 |
Epic, a Madison, Wisconsin-based software company, is a national leader in software development for healthcare systems. We support some of the largest and most respected healthcare organizations in the country. Over the last 15 years we have seen steady growth, and organizations currently using our software care for about 70 million people across the United States. That means that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. are directly affected by the work we do. Beyond all of that, Epic is an exciting, innovative place to work.
There are two CS-related positions available:
Problem Solver/Technical Services
Software Developer
To learn more about our company, available positions, and state-of-the-art campus, visit http://careers.epic.com
For fastest consideration, please apply online at: http://www.epic.com/forms/application.php
In Technical Services, you'll use your problem-solving and programming skills, combined with our comprehensive training program, to help support our nationwide clients. You'll become an expert in our applications and work closely with our customers' most technical staff to help ensure their organizations' continued success. Beyond your work with our customers, you will have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of the software field, including troubleshooting, development, analysis, training, quality assurance, project management and installation. Technical Services is a dynamic role, requiring quick thinking, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
As a Software Developer, you'll be working on a small team and you'll participate in all aspects of the development process, from meeting customers and designing cutting-edge functionality through implementation, quality assurance, and delivery. To qualify, you must have a BS/BA or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Math, plus a track record of academic excellence. Because Epic sponsors visas for qualified applicants, this position is open to international students.
| Drinks and Snacks in the Lounge |
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