Student Researcher / DIGITAL ANIMATOR

Pay rate: $15/hr; 10 hours/week Seeking undergraduate research assistant to contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary project devoted to reimagining eighteenth-century architectural illustrations and maps by Giovanni Piranesi, housed in USC’s Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Under the guidance of project staff, the Student Researcher will join a team to produce digital animations of historical images that will be incorporated in the developing pages at digitalpiranesi.org. Start date: Sept 3, 2020 (tentative) Eligibility: Current UofSC undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher; Any discipline may apply; a student majoring in (or with significant coursework in) Media Arts, Computer Science, or Graphic Design, is preferred. The position will use Adobe’s After Effects. Deadline to apply: August 15th, please submit a detailed cv (including any training or work experience in digital animation) and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to Jeanne Britton (jbritton@mailbox.sc.edu), Curator, Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.

ORISE Department of Defense Internships - Virtual Recruitment Fair

Details here Virtual Session Are you a college student or recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in your STEM field? This virtual event is for you! On Wednesday, July 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual recruitment fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships and research associate appointments available within our Research Participants Program.

Cyber Team Capture The Flag Competition

Greetings from Fort Gordon!! The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Parsons-Cyber, and the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) will be hosting an International Cyber Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge on August 20th from 10am-2pm. The CTF challenge will be a 4-hour knowledge-based, jeopardy-style, computer network exercise which can be attended in-person or virtually via remote access. Teams from international government and higher education institutions will compete against one another by practically applying Programming, Crypto-analysis, Exploitation and Reverse Engineering tactics, techniques and procedures within a simulated environment. The 4-hour competition window includes 10 minutes for an introduction/overview and discussion of the rules for the road. The CTF should provide fun as well as allow the opportunity for participants to practice their cybersecurity skills against peers and professionals from all over the world. We invite your interested cyber students to form four-person teams and register for this international competition by accessing the following website: https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=854dc381-dbdafa97-854d8d40-860163… Please feel free to email Ms. Liz Cornejo (elizabeth.cornejo@parsons.com), Mr. Tom Barnes (thomas.barnes@parsons.com) or contact Parsons via social media (Twitter/Facebook: @ParsonsCorp or Instagram: @parsonscorporation) if you have questions concerning the competition specifics. We appreciate your time and hope to see your best cyber students competing in this year's competition. With appreciation, Brennan M. Roy, Ed.D Education Outreach Liaison G-3/5/7, Training Support Division Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) Office: (706) 791-2232 Cell: (562) 884-0620 brennan.m.roy.civ@mail.mil brennan.m.roy.civ@mail.smil.mil

Intuit: Live Webinar: Open Source: The Future is Female

Did you know that only 6% of total Open Source contributions have come from female technologists/engineers? That changes now! Join us on Tuesday, July 14th 2020 for International Women in Engineering Day as we bring together a panel of passionate Intuit technologists who want to inspire change in Open Source contributions. We’ll talk about why it's important to have a diverse, inclusive, and innovative Open Source Community and our technologists will share their Open Source projects and contributions. We’ll also take questions from the audience for a special Q&A session. https://sc.joinhandshake.com/events/509844/share_preview

Student to Build React Native app

I am looking for a college student to develop an app for a startup. The core functionality of the app is written in React Native, and it has been tested on the Android side but not on the iPhone side. I need a lot of work on the look & feel of the app more than anything. This could be a huge opportunity for a talented student to get in on the ground floor of a tech startup focusing on the sports training industry. The app will connect to custom designed hardware that I have developed. Timing is urgent, as I plan to begin beta testing in the fall. I can be contacted at sm8b@yahoo.com or 803-397-3825. Shawn Miller

2020 Call for Code Global Challenge

Answer the call. Build solutions that fight back. In a very short period of time, COVID-19 has completely upended our collective way of life. But we can fight back – with technology. The 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge has expanded to take on COVID-19 in addition to climate change. Innovators and problem solvers: Join us to create open source solutions that make an immediate and lasting impact. Submissions are open through July 31, 2020.

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR)

The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program application deadline is extended to May 20th The Department of Energy is still seeking applications to its Graduate Student Research program. The deadline is in 15 days. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status is required. SRNL will help your students find a qualified Lab scientist to work with during the program (a DOE lab connection is required). The pay is $3,000 per month. See pdf document below.

Programmer 10 hours/week

Pay rate: $15/hr 10 hours/week One programmer will contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary project devoted to building an interactive website that displays eighteenth-century architectural illustrations and maps by Giovanni Piranesi, housed in USC’s Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Under the guidance of project staff, the programmer will make modifications to the open-source programs used to present images at http://digitalpiranesi.org. Work will primarily take place at the Center for Digital Humanities, located in the Innovation Center (IBM building) on Assembly Street. This position is for 30 weeks during Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Required qualifications: current USC student with major or significant coursework in Computer Science & Engineering; strong working knowledge of JavaScript and HTML; ability to meet deadlines while working with minimal direct supervision in collaboration with a diverse team. Desired qualifications: GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred. Start date: Sept 2, 2020 (tentative) By May 31, 2020, please submit a detailed resume (including any training or work experience in software development) and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to Jeanne Britton at jbritton@mailbox.sc.edu.

Data Analyst with Python

For my research projects, I need an undergraduate/graduate (preferred) student with the following skills:
  • Have solid knowledge of Python
  • Able to extract data (using the APIs)
  • Capable of merging large-scale data from different databases
  • Feel comfortable to work with big data
The projects will be fun and trendy topics. We documented codes from previous projects that can be used for the new projects. Students will be paid hourly. I might keep the student for my future research projects. The position needs to be filled as soon as possible. A computer science student worked with me on different projects for more than two years. He believes that this collaboration was an opportunity to work with big data in practice that empowers him in the job market. Please send your resume to “ehsan2[at]sc.edu” and mention “Data Analyst with Python” in the title of your email. Ehsan Mohammadi, Ph.D Assistant Professor College of Information and Communications University of South Carolina Webpage: https://bit.ly/3bKLhTT G.S: https://tinyurl.com/s63gls8

Open Source 101: Tuesday March3

Join 150-200+ developers and technologists in downtown Columbia Featuring 7 extended sessions and workshops on topics vital to everyone Tuesday, March 3 USC Alumni Center Website Why Attend - Hint, open source now comprises 80-90% of the code in a typical application (Forrester) and open source skills and knowledge are in huge demand by employers Registration - Once free passes are claimed, just $49 and includes all programming, networking and lunch on-site Summary: Open Source 101 is a one-day conference designed to educate current technology professionals and technology students on topics foundational to open source, open tech, and the open web. The event will feature sessions on major topics delivered by some of the top experts in the country. Workshops and sessions to be featured:
  • Intro to Containers, from Docker to Kubernetes to everything in between - Brent Laster, Director of R&D, SAS - 4 hours
  • Open Source Software: Please Build Responsibly (application security) - 2.5 hours
  • Open Source Databases and 17 Things Every Engineer Must Know (including how to choose and licensing) - Peter Zaitsev, Percona - 1.5 hours
  • GitHub Actions: Automating your open source software workflows - John Bohannon, GitHub - 1.5 hours
  • Open Source Tools for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) - John Wargo, Microsoft - 1.5 hours
  • Open Source Licensing and Compliance - Deb Nicholson, Software Freedom Conservancy - 1.5 hours
  • Using and Administering Linux - David Both, nearly 50-year technologist, trainer and well-known author - 2.5 hours

Paid Part-Time Website Developer and Data Management Position

The Applied Cognitive Neuropsychology Research Lab in the Department of Psychology is looking for a web developer to join the research team. The position requires a highly motivated individual with experience developing websites and database management that will be used for data collection in schools across the state of South Carolina. Compensation is dependent on experience but projected to range from $25 to $55 per hour. Flexible Schedule Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) highly desirable Contact Dr. Scott L. Decker for more information. sdecker@mailbox.sc.edu 404-797-3007

Fluor Sustainability Data Challenge

The Darla Moore School of Business Data Lab and the Center for Applied Business Analytics are now accepting applications for the Fluor Sustainability Data Challenge that will take place Friday, March 27, 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday March 28, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. Co-sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the student organization, Net Impact. Students must apply online by February 25, 9:00 pm! To apply, go to: http://moore.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahmjdpRP6686nJj We will select 20-30 eager and data driven students to participate in this competition from all disciplines and place students on multidisciplinary teams. Sophomores, juniors and seniors in the Darla Moore School of Business (DMSB) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (all data focused majors at U of SC are eligible to apply). This is an excellent opportunity to hone your analytics, problem solving and team skills. The winning team will receive a $1,000 prize to be split among team members. The second prize winning team will receive a cash prize of $500 The event will challenge undergraduate and graduate students to develop an innovative strategy for manufacturers to reduce their C0² emissions. Data will be provided, but links to additional data will also be provided. Fluor Corporation helps companies address sustainability challenges and issues, including the need to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide more efficient supply chain and procurement methods and to design and build more environmentally friendly, efficient, and less costly manufacturing facilities. The team solutions will be judged on creativity, usability and technicality. Data Challenge Goal: To develop recommendations for manufacturers on how they can reduce C0² emissions using data analytics to prove this approach is unique, cost-effective, technically sounds and implementable. Judges from Operations and Supply, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Fluor will evaluate each team’s recommendation and rate it on a judging rubric provided to each team at the kick-off event on March 3. Questions? Please contact Linda Oldham at linda.oldham@moore.sc.edu with any questions or for more information about this event.