Orientation Specialist – Summer Job Available
The Office of First Year Experience Programs is hiring students for the Orientation Specialist position. This position serves as the frontline office staff for the Office of First Year Experience Programs and for New Student Orientation, and we are seeking currently enrolled students in good academic and disciplinary standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3. We are looking to hire multiple students to join the current cohort of Orientation Specialists, and all students working this position are directly supervised by me. This position is posted to Handshake and can be found under “Orientation Specialist” as the job title, and the job number is 8762573. The posting will close Friday, March 29th and we anticipate hired students to begin by mid-April so they can be properly trained and prepared for New Student Orientation this summer. Email (zwwillhi@indiana.edu) and/or AJ Amini (ajamini@iu.edu) with questions.
Law Degree for STEM Majors
The Master of Science in Law is an innovative master’s degree offered by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The first degree of its kind, the MSL is designed for individuals who are interested in cross-functional work across STEM-focused fields, providing opportunities to study law, regulation, business, and policy. Through the MSL’s robust curriculum, students learn to navigate legal and regulatory structures; guide product and IP development; and thrive in interdisciplinary settings and teams. With full-time residential and part-time online options, the MSL program offers formats that accommodate a variety of schedules.
IU Health Programs Fair on March 6
You can stop by any time between classes!
THE 2024 HEALTH PROGRAMS FAIR
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indiana Memorial Union – Alumni Hall
Come find out about career choices, educational opportunities, and campus resources related to the healthcare professions.
Meet with representatives from medical schools and health professions programs from across the country.
For more information and to view health professions areas and programs registered go to https://hpplc.indiana.edu/events-workshops/health-programs-fair.html.
Also, drop by “Prepare for the Fair” anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 29, Wells Library 009 to pick up tips on interacting with the representatives.
Academic Support for 8W2
- Did you have to drop a difficult course?
- Trying to get back on track heading into the second half of the semester and finals?
- Looking to balance work for your classes, stress, and having a good college experience?
Consider either of these classes from the Student Academic Center on campus. Both classes are graded A-F, two credits, count as electives, and are shown to help raise GPA scores.
- EDUC-X150 “Becoming the Best Student” focuses on gaining and improving academic skills that are transferable to any major. Five sections are available in 8w2, all with seats open.
- EDUC-X156 “The Peer-Coaching Class” focuses on working every week one-on-one with a trained academic coach to help students set goals, see success, and gain confidence. Three sections are available in 8w2, all with seats open.
Interested in Substitute Teaching?
EDUC-F203
Guest (Substitute) Teaching
Class is offered second 8 weeks in Spring 2024
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this one credit, 8-week class you will learn and develop classroom management and teaching strategies to prepare you to serve as a
substitute teacher with Indiana school districts.
University of Kentucky MS in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics
Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics
- Our Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics program is a professional degree program, which educates and prepares students to enter the workforce as working professionals
- No GRE requirement
- This program has 2 concentration focuses:
- Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
- Forensic/Analytical Genetics
- The program curriculum contains two internships, which will provide our students with hand-on experiences necessary to exit the program and be competitive in the job market
- Our graduates are competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of:
- Drug Testing and Analysis
- DNA/ Genetic Testing & Analysis
- Forensic Governmental Divisions
- Hospital Clinical Labs
- Cancer Genetics
- Genealogy
- Crime Laboratories
- Research and Developmental Laboratories
- Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
- Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/forensic-toxicology-and-analytical-genetics
- Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration. We do review applications on a rolling basis, meaning, once you submit your application we will review it within a few weeks and let you know a decision shortly after.
Ethical AI Webinar
Date: February 23, 2024 from 2-3pm
Title: AI Bias and Privacy Protection: Empowering Strategies for Navigating the Evolving Landscape of AI Development in Research Innovation
Description: Join Ethical AI alliance team for an event focused on navigating the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM research. As AI continues to reshape common practices, understanding its impact on privacy, integrity, and innovation is crucial. Attendees will explore the consequences of insufficient representation and diversity in data and engage in discussions exploring how AI can contribute to innovation. This event aims to offer valuable insights into the diverse applications of AI in the STEM field, providing practical knowledge and actionable strategies for minority students in STEM. The goal is to empower attendees to navigate and derive benefits from emerging technologies in the field.
Webinar link: https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EEa-1cS4T8GfZtBDLBqeiA
Add a PACE (Political and Civic Engagement) Certificate to your Degree
IU Summer Camp Jobs Fair
IU Summer Camp Jobs Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 28th from 11:30-3pm in SPH gym 163
Many camps offer summer camp employment and internship opportunities. These summer camp jobs include positions related to camp counseling, aquatics, event and program planning, sports specialty areas, wilderness adventure, outdoor skills, photography, videography, trip leading, dance, yoga, and more.
Attending this event will allow IU students to make face-to-face connections with overnight summer camps and day camps from throughout the United States. This is an opportunity for them to network, learn about working at summer camps, and discuss summer jobs and internship opportunities.
The Indiana University Summer Camp Jobs Fair will be held Wednesday, February 28th at the School of Public Health’s Gym 163 from 11:30-3pm. OVER 60 different camp representatives from across the United States will be in attendance to recruit students. For more information, please visit the website at https://careers.publichealth.iu.edu/events/2024/02/28/iu-summer-camp-jobs-fair-2/ to see participating camps and learn more about the Fair.
Benefits of working at summer camps:
Earn Money
Gain experience that you can add to your resume
Work with youth/teens
Meet new friends
Enhance transferable skills in youth work, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and program planning
- Come as you are – no need to dress up for this job fair
- No resumes needed
- Confirm your summer job before heading into spring break
- Many camps pay for transportation to and from camp – so why not work in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, etc.