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The Mullins Network Youth Achievers is seeking students with diverse skills and backgrounds for a Technical Internship position. The vision of Mullins Network Youth Achievers is to create a nationwide network and web-based support system for Black youth. The key element is a multi-dimensional database that will be used to register and manage the educational progress of enrolled participants. In addition the database will be used to manage:
- On-line tutorial services
- On-line scholarship referral services
- On-line counseling and support services
- On-line internship referral services
- On-line mentoring relationships
The context will be a 10-week internship that will rotate throughout the year. We are seeking students with diverse skills and backgrounds, who will be assigned to manage and complete tasks, including:
- Web design and programming
- Website construction and management
- Data base design and programming
- Architectural design and space planning
- Twitter Expertise specialist
- Facebook Expertise specialist
- Linked In Expertise specialist
- I-Phone/Cell Phone app development
- Computer Lab Planning
- Network planning and installation
- Electrical system assessment
- Writing and Research skills
- Technical support for broadcast capability
For more information, contact Richard T. Mullins at Mullins@mullinsnetwork.net.
If selected, students will be matched with a research mentor. During the program participants will be invited to lab meetings and seminars. In addition, they will have access to libraries, athletic facilities, and University-sponsored cultural events. At the conclusion of summer projects, students will produce a summary report and present their findings at a REU Symposium.
The deadline for receipt of REU application materials (see attached pdf files) is February 24, 2012. Students can apply to one or both programs. Send via mail or email all application materials to:
Barry Aprison, Ph.D.
Education and Outreach Director, IGSB
Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery, Rm. 10-114
University of Chicago
900 E. 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
baprison@bsd.uchicago.edu
312-659-8848 c
773-834-2787 w
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Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location: Washington, DC
Category: Admin - Legal Affairs
Posted: 02/09/2012
Type: Full Time
Title: Assistant Director, MIT Washington Office
Req Number: mit-00008416
Department: Office of the President
FT/PT: Full Time
Employment / Payroll Category: Administrative
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Office of the President-MIT Washington Office, to work with the director of the Washington Office, MIT senior administrators, senior faculty, and students to develop and maintain strong working relationships with federal research agencies; congressional offices; and national higher education, science, and engineering organizations. Will analyze and monitor policy and legislative proposals from the executive branch and congress; implement and lead new campus initiatives and policy programs; support MIT administrators, faculty, and students in their policy work and interactions in Washington; actively participate in and take leadership roles in selected coalitions, associations, and working groups; identify and prioritize issues and develop government relations strategies; and oversee the daily operations of the office, including personnel and budget.
REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree (advanced or professional degree highly desirable); a minimum of five years of experience in a government or government-relations policy environment; and strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills. Capitol Hill, executive branch, or other professional governmental experience is highly desirable; as is a strong interest in science and technology policy. Must be willing and able to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team. MIT-00008416-Q
Position is located in MIT's Washington, DC office.
