Saturday, December 22, 2018

Summer Internship, Employment, & Research Opportunities with MIT, CORNING, Pre-Med etc.


Dear OEOP Community:

The holiday season is just around the corner, and in this spirit, we extend our warmest wishes and unwavering support for your ongoing academic and professional endeavors. It is with enthusiasm that we share several exciting summer internship, employment, and research opportunities for you to explore as winter application deadlines approach.

The following resources outline a variety of rigorous programs across numerous fields and grade levels (K-12 and higher education). Want to apply? Winter break is a great time to do it! Check out the following links for more information.

Best of luck and happy holidays,

The MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs



Internship opportunities with Corning, Inc.


Corning, Inc. is a distinguished materials science company that develops revolutionary products for five evolving technological markets: optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, and life sciences equipment. Corning has designed a unique internship experience for OEOP alumni - to apply for this position, click below. To learn about additional openings, click here and search the keyword "intern".

Technology Community Internship Opportunity for OEOP Alumni (UPCOMING DEADLINE)



Internship and employment opportunities with D.E. Shaw


D.E. Shaw & Co

D.E. Shaw group is an international investment management firm that employs quantitative and computational techniques to responsibly oversee assets and control risk. The firm emphasizes teamwork and inclusion, integrating STEM, business, and finance within the workplace.

Internship opportunities for undergraduates with D.E. Shaw & Co



D.E. Shaw Research

D.E. Shaw Research (DESRES) is a leading innovator in science and technology, applying computational biochemistry to gain insight into molecular dynamics and rapid biological transformations. DESRES produces scientific literature with publications examining protein force fields, reception channel blockers, pathway inhibitors, and more.

Employment and Internships for undergrads and graduate students with D.E. Shaw Research



Internship, employment, and summer opportunities with MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory researches and develops a broad array of advanced technologies to meet critical national security needs. What sets the Lab apart from many national R&D laboratories is the focus on building operational prototypes of the unique systems designed.

Lincoln Laboratory has postings for full time jobs and internships. To learn how to apply, click here.


Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE)

The LLRISE program
is a summer workshop for rising high school seniors, teaching students how to build small radar systems. This summer STEM program is a FREE two-week residential project-based enrichment program for outstanding students currently in their junior year in high school. This workshop is typically held the end of July. To learn how to apply, click here.


MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)

The MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) is a rigorous, world-class STEM program for talented students who will be entering their senior year in high school. The four-week program teaches STEM skills through project-based, workshop-style courses in eight courses offered on-line and in-person. To learn more, click here.



Summer research and programs with MIT


MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)

MSRP is a nine week summer research experience for
non-MIT students who are current sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors at any accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S (or U.S. territories). MSRP strives to improve minority, first-gen, and underserved community representation in STEM through an enriching session of research and graduate school prep. For eligibility requirements, FAQ, and the 2019 application, click here.

Office of Engineering Outreach Program (OEOP)

OEOP has multiple summer opportunities for rising high school seniors and opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and industry professionals to work in our programs as teaching assistants, instructors, and facilitators. For high school juniors, learn more here.

For others interested in employment within the OEOP, click here to learn more.

Women's Technology Program (WTP)

Don't forget to also check out the Women's Technology Program for rising high school seniors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. To learn more, click here.



Microsoft New Technologists Summer Academy

The New Technologists Summer Academy is a 7-week paid innovation academy for
college freshmen and sophomores interested in or currently pursuing degrees in the field of technology. As a participant, you will learn to use tools and programming languages to move through the product-life cycle. What's the product life cycle? Don't worry...we'll teach you!

Get real world experience in app development, design a new product concept and gain hands-on training from senior staff in the Microsoft workspace. To learn how to apply, click here.


Summer research opportunities with Broad Institute

Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP)

The Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) is an intensive nine-week summer research opportunity designed for undergraduates with a commitment to biomedical research and an interest in genomics. BSRP has a strong record of success in helping students to nurture their passion for research and succeed in graduate school and scientific careers. For eligibility requirements, FAQ, and the 2019 application, click here.

Broad Summer Science Scholars (BSSP)

The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated rising high school seniors with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute. We match students with Broad scientists to conduct original, cutting-edge research projects in areas such as: cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, infectious disease, and more. For eligibility requirements, FAQ, and the 2019 application, click here.




The Summer Science Program (SSP)

The Summer Science Program (SSP) is an immersive 39-day research session for high school sophomores and juniors with a team-based, equal-opportunity, and interactive approach to science. Participants engage in a unique curriculum that combines classwork, lab work, guest lectures, and field trips for a comprehensive learning experience. To learn how to apply, click here.



Find the best fit for you: Pathwaystoscience.org

Pathwaystoscience.org is an extensive database of STEM jobs, programs, internships, and fellowships available to K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctorate students. Listings can be conveniently filtered by subject, level of study, and region/state. To search for opportunities today, click here.



For students on pre-health tracks or interested in the medical sciences: AAMC

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers a similar database but with a focus on health programs and related opportunities. This resource is intended for academic levels ranging from K-12 and undergraduate to post-baccalaureate and pre-matriculation to medical school. To access the database, click here.




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By choosing to donate to the OEOP, you will help us serve more than 325 diverse middle and high school students in our life-changing programs in 2019.

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Summer Research Opportunity at MD Anderson Deadline Jan 17th

https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/degrees-programs/summer-research-programs/cprtp-summer-research-experience.htmlThe following dates for the next summer application cycle are subject to change:

Application open: Thursday, November 1, 2018
Phase 1 Application deadline: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Notification to awardees: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Phase 2 documents deadline: Monday, March 18, 2019
Phase 3 documents deadline: Monday, May 6, 2019
Summer Program start date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Summer Program end date: Friday, August 9, 2019


Monday, December 10, 2018

JOB Opening ASAP Springfield VA thanks efamily member Aprille for sharing

Just got word about this yesterday, another one that needs to be filled ASAP. If you could send it out to your network, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

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MY COMPANY HAS MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN SPRINGFIELD, VA THAT NEED TO BE FILLED ASAP. EMAIL RESUMES TO o.abiola.akintola@pebsinc.com



Job description: Custom Border Patrol (CBP) SOC Analyst(s) (9 Position)
Clearance: DOD TS or CBP BI
Location: Springfield, VA



Coordinate and/or perform additions and changes to network hardware and operating systems, and attached devices; includes investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation, and testing of new network hardware and software. Provide direct support in the day-to-day operations on network hardware and operating systems, including the evaluation of system utilization, monitoring response time and primary support for detection and correction of operational problems.



Available to work Day or Night Shifts 12-hour shifts (4 days on, 3 days off)



One or more of the following Certifications Required:

Cisco Routing and Switching – CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNP Routing and Switching, CCIE.
F5 – CA, F5-CTS
Riverbed – RCSA, RCSP
Cisco ASA Firewall – CCNA Security, CCNP Security

New Program at Comcast to provide Internet to those in need

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Bank of America High School Internship and Leadership Program

Volunteer Corp Event RSVP Dec 10 from Efamily member Janice Weaver

Who: anyone interested in the Volunteer Corps program
What: Volunteer Corps Interest Meeting
Where: Axelrad - 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004
When: Tuesday December 11, 2018
Time : 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!
John Locke,
Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Houston
info@volunteerhouston.org

Volunteer Houston would like to invite you to our Volunteer Corps Interest meeting happening on Tuesday December 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Axelrad. We will have a special guest speaker, Maria Montes, Director of Boards and Commissions, sharing some of the opportunities that we will be offering graduates of the program. Click on the flyer below to RSVP by 5pm Monday, 12/10!
Volunteer Corps is a 6-month program focused on volunteerism and understanding the needs of our Houston community. The program will take you through brief training and volunteer projects each month focusing on different topics. The program will start at the beginning of the year so, come and enjoy food, entertainment and learn how you can be a part of the VH Volunteer Corps!

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Shopping and Supporting -- 4 Efamily Favorites..


1. Shirley Ann Gift Shop 6130 Wheatley St, Houston, TX 77091 Open 11-5 call to confirm daily hours (713) 692-1195
Wonderful place to buy gifts for the entire family. Unique African American Artwork. Excellent customer service. (usually an African American Santa and wassil on the weekends for photos)

2. Community Artists Collective
https://www.thecollective.org/ 4101 San Jacinto Street Suite 116 Excellent website of events including quilting circle! Holiday Market

3. Shrine Cultural Center
5309 Martin Luther King Blvd
Usually a Kwanza Father for Holiday Photos on Saturdays in Dec. also a location to host events
Buy Black Market and African History Classes
Info on classes and market https://www.theyearofrestoration.org/Houston.html
photos for events https://www.facebook.com/TheShrineCulturalandEvent/
Hours of Operation
Saturday - 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
African Holocaust Museum tours by appointment

4. SHAPE
Kwanza events for the entire family - make it a family tradition Plan now! https://www.shape.org/ Call for info if not yet posted. Lots of activities and markets ! Take out fof town guests!

Stellar Awards Event Info - Vote for Grammy Nominated Brian Courtney Wilson for Stellar Awards friend of efamily Janice Weaver


Good morning EFamily please vote and post on your social media and vote for our Brother Brian Courtney Wilson.
Hear the song on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtdwYGvueI - you will enjoy this song! I already shared with a friend!

Best Gospel :A Great Work"

Best Gospel Performance/Song - A Great Work

Recording Academy - Grammy Awards

Final Voting (December 3, 2018 – December 17, 2018)

The Public will be the voting body for the second and final ballot which will result in four entries in each category (the Nominees) and will determine the Stellar Award winners.

Message Brian Courtney Wilson

I need your vote for this
www.thestellarawards.com At Stellar Awards link find info on events and more!
you can vote 3x...there are 9 categories Voting link below - took me a few minutes because you must vote in all categories - fun way to support efamily -- click link below or paste in your browser - also you can navigate from stellar awards site as well.

https://www.balloteer.com/bp/nph-ballotdisplaym?&electionid=1184934446725276&bsc1=0759588968291979957943&tid=1544281454

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

ASHE HOLIDAY MARKET


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Terry St. John, 713-524-3027, cell—713-201-2574, terrystjohn@att.net
Michelle Barnes, 713-523-1616, mbarnes@thecollective.org
The Collective kicks off its Annual Ashé Holiday Market
with international design star Korto Momolu
HOUSTON (November 15, 2018)—The Project Runway star, Korto Momolu, will launch the Community Artists’ Collective’s Annual Ashé Holiday Market with a trunk show December 7 and 8 at The Collective, 4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116.
Inspired by her African roots, Liberian-born designer and stylist Momolu has been highlighted in the “Top 5 Designers to Watch” in New York City this season. She is stamping her global brand on women’s wear and accessories that celebrate the essence of her rich heritage through the use of traditional luxury fabrics, skins, mixed prints, etc.
A preview of the trunk show will be open Friday, December 7, from noon until 8 p.m.
On Saturday the program kicks off at 12 noon with a blessing of the runway floor, a Liberian ritual dance, followed by the fashion show of Momolu’s fashion-forward designs and accessories.
In addition to Momolu’s creations, local artists Joan Bristow, Elizabeth Montgomery Shelton, Leslie Abrams, Dr. Rhea Lawson and Robbie Lee of Black Heritage Gallery will offer their artistic creations of clothing, jewelry, art and unique crafts for sale.
The trunk show is produced by Merian T. Sherrod, Amaris Simone, the Art of Living.
After the first weekend, the Ashé Holiday Market will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment through Saturday, December 29.
For more information contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
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The Community Artists’ Collective programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, the Texas Commission on the Arts, H-E-B and through collaborations with community organizations. The Collective’s mission is to provide the educational and cultural link among African American artists and all communities, inspiring unlimited creativity.

District D Tree Lighting - many events see link

http://www.districtdholidayhouston.com/ - put link in your browser