Don’t miss this time to join your local and regional peers in hearing from leading EXPERTS in a wide variety of technology fields. This event will be a GREAT opportunity for training, ONSITE LABS, security sessions, exciting announcements from major technology companies, and a special IT-OLOGY program for students and those interested in Technology Careers or enhancing your own IT skills. (Plus even more door prizes!) Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center This conference started as a joint venture of several local USER GROUPS, but has expanded over the years to include many different partners, industries and tracks. EARLY REGISTRATION (through September 30) is ONLY $7.00 and includes breakfast, lunch, door prizes, ALL DAY of sessions, and full admission to the Vendor Expo Hall & Career Corner. PLUS, there will be MANY door prizes, drawings, and give-aways from our sponsors. A portion of ALL ticket proceeds will be donated to local charities. www.carolinatechnologyconference.com Quotes from Past Attendees: "The Carolina Technology Conference is a not-to-be-missed event, and we look forward to participating again this year with much anticipation. Participants can expect all the bells and whistles of a conference that they would normally spend thousands of dollars on attending.” - Tal Lassiter, eGroup "South Carolina is on the verge of greatness. We have the resources. We have the people. We have the support. SC has the technology that is presented with Southern hospitality. This EXPO is awesome! It is a must see. You will not regret it.” - Bryan Amodio, SCANA "This conference is a great opportunity for a technical deep dive into a variety of relevant topics facing IT Managers and engineers today. Extremely worthwhile event for anyone working in IT, security, or technology management.” - John Davis, AgFirst "The Carolina Technology Conference and Expo is an opportunity of a lifetime to meet and network with leaders of the IT Community. The event continues to provide insight into Information Technology Development. After attending the conference you will be leaving with new ideas and a renewed approach and interest with technology.” - Joe Tucker, CGI "The Carolina Technology Conference offers the unique opportunity for our South Carolina IT workforce to engage with leaders and experts from globally-recognized technology companies, all in one day. You don’t want to miss it.” - Anna Spratlin, BCBSSC

On behalf of the Charleston Defense Contractors Association' (CDCA) Board of Directors, I am pleased to invite your school to participate in the Inaugural Mobile Application Development Competition that runs from now until Nov. 4th. The competition is an extension of our association's educational mission and will run in conjunction with our Fifth Annual Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Government and Industry Conference, 14-17 November 2011 in Charleston, SC. One of the goals of the CDCA is to assist in fostering the next generation of employees in the defense industry - both government and private sector companies. In an effort to promote such continuum, we are offering an opportunity for your school and its students to receive up to $6000 in Scholarships and Awards. This hands-on experience introduces students to the industry and future employment opportunities, promotes teamwork, and encourages technical and creative innovation. We encourage you to inform your students of this excellent opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity before hundreds of potential employers. To take advantage of this opportunity, please print and post the attached flyer. Further information about our organization and the competition can be found at www.charlestondca.org. We look forward to receiving entries from your students!

IGNITE SC 2011 will be held November 16 at The Zone on WIlliams Brice Stadium. That's the USC president and the Columbia major, among others, on the video.

Hello! Integration Point is currently seeking Software Developers to start in our Charlotte office in January and May. We will be at the USC S.E.T Career Fair on September 28th and would love to speak with your students that are interested in getting into a career of software development. I have attached the job description – please feel free to pass along and let any student interested know to please stop by and see us at the Career Fair on the 28th. Thank You! Anna Rushing Director – Marketing & Recruiting Integration Point Phone: (704) 576-3678 ext 1138

You are receiving this email because one or more of your students registered for last year's IBM Master the Mainframe Contest. Thank you for encouraging your students to participate! In case you weren't already aware, here's a brief announcement for this year's contest, which begins at noon EST on Monday, October 3: ************ Registration is now open for the 2011 IBM Master the Mainframe Contest, with over $35,000 in prizes up for grabs! The major focus of the contest is to introduce students to an area of the computer field that they may not have had much experience with, and which is currently in a long-term hiring phase. If you think your students might be interested in checking it out (IBM designed the contest to be NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY), please forward this announcement to them. Contest homepage: http://ibm.com/university/contest Students can access the simple registration form from that page. We also put a link to a printable PDF Flyer on the homepage to help promote the contest to your students, and they'll find a lively community on our official contest Facebook page. The contest begins on Monday, October 3, and allows students to log into a mainframe system from their home computers or computer labs to complete increasingly difficult technical challenges for bigger and bigger prizes (T-shirts, pre-paid debit cards, Samsung Galaxy tablets, trips). If you have any questions about the contest, you can reach the IBM Academic Initiative System z program at zskills@us.ibm.com. The contest runs through December 28. Students who complete Part 2 of the contest will be invited to put their resumes into the Student Opportunity System, a recruiting tool for enterprise systems employers. We'll be directing interested recruiters to link up with students through that system, and also for students to use their mainframe skills to help them apply for the jobs on our new System z Job Board at systemzjobs.com. Good luck to all students who participate!

  NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS - 2012 APPLICATION NOW OPEN (Link: www.nsfsi.org )      The National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) is a flagship international fellowship program for developing the next generation of globally  engaged U.S. scientists and engineers knowledgeable about the Asian and Pacific regions. The Summer Institutes are hosted by foreign counterparts committed to increasing opportunities for young U.S. researchers to work in research facilities and with host mentors abroad. Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August. The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the society, culture, language, and research environment of the host location. The 2012 application is now open and will close at 5:00 pm proposer’s local time on November 9, 2011.  Application instructions are available online at www.nsfsi.org. For further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying, applicants are encouraged to visit www.nsf.gov/eapsi or www.nsfsi.org. NSF recognizes the importance of enabling U.S. researchers and educators to advance their work through international collaborations and the value of ensuring that future generations of U.S. scientists and engineers gain professional experience beyond this nation's borders early in their careers. The program is intended for U.S. graduate students pursuing studies in fields supported by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for the EAPSI. Applicants must be enrolled in a research-oriented master's or PhD program and be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents by the application deadline date. Students in combined bachelor/master degree programs must have matriculated from the undergraduate degree program by the application deadline date.  The first Summer Institutes began in Japan in 1990, and to date over 2,400 U.S. graduate students have participated in the program.   Should you have any questions, please contact the EAPSI Help Desk by email at eapsi@nsfsi.org or by phone at 1-866-501-2922.

  Greenville County Schools

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Position — Curator of Engineering and Technology Location — Roper Mountain Science Center Posting Date — September 14, 2011 *Application Deadline — Until Filled

*Effective Reporting Date — TBA

Beginning of Salary Range — $48,994 Length of Service — 12 months*  Major Responsibilities: (1)  Develop and design new lessons, exhibits and instructional opportunities for students and the public by bringing together STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) partners from education and industry; (2)  Teach exemplary inquiry-based lessons daily in STEM topics for the students of Greenville County and other locations visiting the center; (3)   Develop and present teacher in-service workshops and methods/content courses in STEM areas;  (4)  Teach and coordinate programs and supervise staff and volunteers in STEM programs for the public including: Electronic Field Trips, FIRST LEGO League, Advanced Robotics, Summer Camps, 2nd Saturdays, Group Programs, Special Programs, etc.; (5)   Assist in teaching and technical maintenance in the planetarium and observatory;  (6)   Serve as a content specialist and resource agent for STEM resources to teachers, students, and public; (7)   Assist in fundraising for the new STEM program through grants, donations, and acquisitions; (8)   Daily schedule:  8:30am -5:00pm.  *Also includes eight Saturdays per year and after-hours events as needed; and (9)   Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.   Qualifications: (1) Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of science, engineering, or education, with Master’s Degree, preferred; (2) minimum of 5 years experience in field of science education with students in a formal (school) or informal (museum) setting;  (3) proven ability in designing curriculum and/or programs for students; (4) dynamic, out-going personality and proven ability to develop and cultivate community and industry partnerships; (5) ability to relate well to elementary, middle, and high school students;  (6) strong organizational and interpersonal skills; (7) *demonstrable computer skills in word, excel, outlook and comfortable using other software.  * A computer test will be given to interview candidates.

 Submit letter of interest and resume in Microsoft WORD or PDF format to:

 

adminjobs@greenville.k12.sc.us  or fax:  864-355-9208

Lillian B. Flemming, Professional Employment Recruiter

P.O. Box 2848, Greenville, South Carolina   29602-2848

              Greenville County Schools 301 Camperdown Way, Greenville, South Carolina 29601