STEM Advantage Information Session
TUESDAY, MARCH 4th - ROOM SBS A104
- 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM INFORMATION SESSION FOR PROSPECTIVE SCHOLARS
- 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM MIXER WITH CURRENT SCHOLARS
STEM Advantage Information Flyer
Google Tech Exchange
Are you a CS or CE major graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027?!
If so, RSVP to the Google Tech Exchange Virtual Info Session #4
Attend the CSUDH watch party on
Monday, August 26 at 4pm PST
Meet us in NSM B208 - we’ll have food + refreshments
If you’re not able to attend in-person, you can still
join any of the four virtual info sessions on August 16, 19, 23, & 26.
Tech Exchange is a unique hybrid learning opportunity that helps you prepare for a career in tech by learning from Googlers and HBCU/HSI faculty. You’ll take two courses to help prepare you for technical internships at Google and beyond.
Pathways Internship Employment Program (IEP) Opportunity at NASA
NASA is embarking on new missions and seeking fresh ideas! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the NASA team and develop cutting edge job skills. NASA is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in the Federal government. Pathways Internship Employment Program (IEP) opportunities are open to current undergraduate and graduate students.
The IEP is a flexible cooperative education experience that allows students to work as federal employees while attending school. We offer full or part time work schedules for students attending school on at least a half time basis following your school’s definition).
NASA accepts applications via USAJobs (https://www.usajobs.gov).
We are currently seeking students who can begin working February to June 2021.
U.S. Citizenship is required. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please visit: http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/jobs/noncitizens.htm
Pathways Internship Employment Program (IEP) Opportunity at NASAGoogle University Programs
4th annual Hispanic Student Leadership Summit (HSLS)
On Friday,
April 17th and Saturday, April 18th, Google will gather 50 engineering and computer science students from across the US and Puerto Rico for our fourth annual Hispanic Student Leadership Summit (HSLS) in partnership with the
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and
Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI).
Google’s HSLS was created as an effort to bring Latinx leaders together to share innovative and creative best practices with one another, as well as collaborate with Google’s Latinx leadership to benefit your university, organization, and community. We would love to see some of the student leaders from your organization represented!Details:
Who: Undergraduate student leaders with a passion for tech and an interest in growing their leadershipWhen: Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th
Travel days: Thursday, April 16th and Sunday, April 19th
Where: Google Office in Austin, Texas
What: The agenda includes breakout discussions, networking with the Hispanic Google Network, student group presentations, and a unique celebration for Summit attendees!How to Apply:
- Submit a completed application form no later than Sunday, March 1st. We will confirm selections by March 9th. HERE IS THE LINK TO THE HSLS 2020 APPLICATION.
- Acceptance to the 2020 Hispanic Student Leadership summit includes financial sponsorship for travel and accommodations. Sponsorship includes a round-trip flight to Austin, Texas (from within the US and Puerto Rico), Lyft credits for ground transportation to and from the airport and the hotel, arranged hotel accommodations from April 16th - 19th (3 nights), and all meals.
More questions? attached an FAQ doc goes into more detail about eligibility and what to expect.
We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at hsls2020@google.com.
-Joshua on behalf of Google’s HSLS
Google HSLS 2020 FAQ
Research Experience for Undergraduates
NSF REU Site: Applied Computing Research in Unmanned Aerial Systems
OVERVIEW
The program offers a unique opportunity to undergraduate students nation-wide, particularly to the students of under-represented groups, to participate in applied computing research in unmanned aerial systems and their applications. The objective of the program is to provide participants unique research experiences in a stimulating environment that will involve developing secure, autonomous UAS technology and using them for knowledge discovery. The focus of this REU is to seek solutions to facilitate collection, storage, and analysis of data on the coastal environment of the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in South Texas through developing algorithms and software systems. Approximately ten students will be supported for a 10-week program from June 1, 2020 to August 7, 2020.
BENEFITS
- A student will gain experience in applied computing research in unmanned aerial systems and their applications.
- Students will receive mentoring from experienced research faculty
- Students will be informed about graduate schools and financial opportunities such fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships to support graduate education
- Students will receive $6,000 as stipend ($600 a week)
- A travel allowance to come to and return from the site
- Furnished housing will be provided
- Expenses for meals (a fixed amount per day) will be provided for all participating students
ELLIGIBILITY
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States (Students from underrepresented minority groups such as Hispanics, African Americans, Native Americans, and women are strongly encouraged to apply)
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student (Preference category: Computer science students in junior or senior year), and not graduating before December 2020.
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
APPLICATION PROCESS
The online application and forms can be found at: http://csreu.tamucc.edu
An application must include a completed application form, essay, unofficial copies of transcripts and two letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2020
For more information:
Dulal C. Kar, Ph.D.
Department of Computing Sciences
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5824
(361) 825-5878
Pinterest's 2020 Engage Scholars Program
The Pinterest Engage Scholars Program is dedicated to providing growth and learning opportunities to Freshmen and Sophomore students actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a demonstrated interest in a technical major. We believe that building diverse teams is essential to building great products and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the field of computer science. This program series is an unpaid training opportunity during the month of July (6th - 28th) and is located in San Francisco, CA. Given the nature of our program, we are unable to provide relocation assistance. Please submit your application by February 17th at midnight pst to be considered.
What we're looking for:
- Freshman and Sophomore students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related technical major
- Applications from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science (Women, Black/African American, Latin/Hispanic, American Indian populations, native Hawaiian, Alaska native and/or Pacific Islanders and those working with disabilities, etc.) are especially encouraged.
- Excitement and curiosity for computer science, technology, and passion for Pinterest
- Availability to regularly attend evening program series in San Francisco, CA
What you'll do:
- Engage Scholars will attend 8 evening workshops/events during the month of July (July 6th - July 28th).
- Work on improving technical and interpersonal skills to help prepare you for success in software engineering.
- Partner closely with a mentor to set and achieve a growth goal during the program duration.
- Past workshops included live mock interviews, skillset development and recruiting deep dives.
The program will be an unpaid training opportunities in San Francisco during the month of July. Applications need to be submitted by midnight February 17th.
CAHSI: Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
We launched the Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship in 2010 to celebrate and support women who are beginning careers in technology. We hope to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and to become leaders in these fields.
This year, 10 scholarship recipients will be chosen and invited to visit our headquarters in Palo Alto for a full-day, all-expenses paid developmental workshop. Programming will include professional development sessions, breakouts with our engineers, and some fun social activities! All recipients are awarded grants of $7,000 to support their education.
Deadline: March 22, 2020
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
up to 200 $10,000 Renewable STEM Scholarships
Applicants must:
- Be high school seniors, freshmen or sophomore undergraduate students
- Be U.S. citizens
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year
- Be majoring or planning to major in one of many specified eligible STEM programs
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be open to outreach from Lockheed Martin recruitment teams regarding possible internship opportunities. (Note: All interested candidates and scholars must apply through the Lockheed Martin careers site to be considered.)
Deadline to apply is March 12, 2020.
For more information and to apply, visit https://lockheedmartin.com/scholarship
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