Summer Data Science Fellowship Opportunity

Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship. Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session. Locations: In addition to the below in-person locations, we will have a remote online session: New York City San Francisco Bay Area Seattle Boston Washington, DC. Dates: All sections will be from 2018-06-18 to 2018-08-10. Application Link: https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship.html#apply?ref=wdGhhdGNoZTF… Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.

Johns Hopkins University: Whiting School of Engineering: Teaching Track Faculty

Location: Baltimore, MD, 21218 The Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University seeks applicants for a full-time teaching position in the area of engineering computation and programming. This is a career-oriented, renewable appointment that is responsible for the development and delivery of introductory computing courses to undergraduate students from majors throughout the university. Teaching faculty members are also encouraged to engage in departmental and university service and may have advising responsibilities. Opportunities to teach upper-level and graduate level courses may also be available, depending on the candidate’s background. Extensive grading support is given to all instructors. The Schools of Engineering and of Arts and Sciences have a well-established non-tenure track career path for full-time teaching faculty culminating in the rank of Teaching Professor. Johns Hopkins is a private university known for its commitment to academic excellence and research. The teaching faculty member will be appointed in the academic department within the Whiting School of Engineering that most closely aligns with their academic background. See the school webpages at https://engineering.jhu.edu/ for additional information about the school, including undergraduate programs and current course descriptions. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for the position must have a Masters degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Engineering Education or an engineering discipline in a closely related field, demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching, and excellent communication skills. Candidates with experience teaching programming in C, C++, Java, Python or MATLAB are preferred. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applicants should apply online using Interfolio by clicking the Apply Now button below. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and recent teaching evaluations. Three letters of reference will also be required. Letter writer information should be provided in the application. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Questions should be directed to WSELecSearch@jhu.edu . https://apply.interfolio.com/49117

CDCA 2018 Summer Internship Program

The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) is kicking off our 2018 Summer Internship Program. We ask that you please post the attached flyer for your students to see these paid internship positions. Requirements for student applicants:
  • Must be a resident of South Carolina (waiver appeals may be considered)
  • Must be a college student pursuing a degree at a South Carolina College or University (waiver appeals may be considered)
  • Must be a Citizen of the United States of America
If students are interested in one of the six intern positions, they will need to contact the “Point of Contact” associated with that position on the flyer for an interview. Once a match is made between one of the companies listed and the student, then the company will apply for the internship with the CDCA by 23 March 2018. We will announce the winners to these internship positions on 6 April 2016. If you have any questions pertaining to this program, please email intern@charlestondca.org We thank you for your participation. There are 6 internships available: 2018CDCACompanyInternshipOpenings.pdf

Software Developer and Integration Specialist, Intern/Co-op

(Charlotte, NC - Ayrsley) AutoAPR is a tech startup specializing in the improvement of the online car shopping experience. Our apps connect dealers and customers together, resulting in increased website conversions, customer engagement, and dealer success. AutoAPR is seeking a Software Developer and Integration Specialist to join our team. You will interact with technical and non-technical clients to handle new installations and build new features and products, specific to the automotive industry. This paid internship has a minimum twelve (12) week duration, and you may find yourself on the path to a full-time job offer. Employment Type Summer Intern/Co-op (full-time) Compensation $13/hr Responsibilities
  • Work with clients and third-party providers to install AutoAPR products on dealer websites
  • Code software using primarily C#
  • Create web applications using primarily ASP.NET MVC5
  • Build web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs
  • Participate in design and code reviews
  • Attend meetings and provide written status reports as needed
Minimum Qualifications
  • Pursuing a degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Computer Science or a related field
  • Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program or a recent graduate
  • Experience in Java, C#, C++, Python, or VB.NET
  • Experience developing websites with HTML/CSS/JS
  • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
  • Preferred: Demonstrated software development experience from previous projects, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization for the United States in 2018
To apply, please email your resume to info@autoapr.com AutoAPR was Co-founded by one of our alumni, Daniel Congrove Software Developer

Florida International University Research Experience for Undergraduates

SURF THE WAVES with ASSET: ASSET:ADVANCED SECURED SENSOR ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES MAY 29-AUG 4,2018 The application deadline is April 6, 2018 or until positions are filled Funded by NSF and DoD (PIs: Dr. Pissinou and Dr. Iyengar) The Summer 2018 REU SITE of Florida International University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Advanced Secured Sensor Enabling Technologies spans ten weeks, May 29- August 4 2018, offers research and professional development opportunities for 10 undergraduate students. Available research projects share the theme of advanced secured sensor enabling technologies and span several exciting areas such as
  • Trajectory Privacy Preservation in Mobile Sensor Networks,
  • Privacy & Secure Social Sensor Networks,
  • Mobile Video Authenticity Verifications
  • Search Rank Validation for Social Media
  • A Software Library for Visualizing Large Scale Sensor Network Applications,
  • Trajectory Sensor Stream Cleaning,
  • Resource Management for Security & Surveillance over a Sensor Network,
  • Self-configuring, non-cooperative Mobile Sensors
and many others Details about REU-ASSET including an online application, can be found at http://it2.fiu.edu/it2_REU.php . The application deadline is April 6, 2018 or until positions are filled

Apteo Data Science Internship

You You’re curious, always asking questions. You’re looking to learn about how you can use the latest techniques in deep learning on real world datasets. You’re passionate about machine learning and data science. You work hard. You would be a good fit for a data science internship at Apteo. Us We’re an agile, hard-working team of data scientists and engineers working on improving investing through the use of the latest AI techniques, including deep learning, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. We have tons of data, hard problems to solve, expertise in working with AWS cloud technology, and a huge vision to make investing better for everyone. Why Some great reasons to apply include:
  •  Millions of domain-specific articles and comprehensive company-specific financial data
  •  Opportunity to gain hands on, real-world experience with deep learning and fintech
  •  A great chance to learn from proven data scientists, engineers and hedge fund managers
  •  A great work environment and cool workspace in Flatiron in NYC
What Ideally, you’ll have:
  •  Experience with data engineering and ML algorithms, preferably including deep networks and reinforcement learning
  •  A curious mind and passion for learning
  •  Interest in finance
  •  Great Python skills
  •  An understanding of SQL, AWS,
How If you’re interested fill out our contact form: http://bit.ly/2oFffRv Hope to hear from you soon!

RA for Python/web development

Dear graduate students, I am looking for a research assistant for Python/web development. Below are the requirements and information. Send me your resume if you are interested and I will schedule a time to meet if there is fit. 1. Self-motivated in learning new techniques and solving challenging problems 2. Fluent in Python 3 programming including the use of Python package index (pip) 3. Familiar with Linux environment 4. Familiar with git and github 5. Familiar with web service architecture and web development including REST, HTML, css, markdown, javascript 6. Familiar with Jupyter notebook is a plus. While the initial assignment of the position will be Python development, I am open to extend the work to research topics that are suitable for master or PhD thesis focusing on polyglot programming for computational and data science. Thank you! Yonghong Yan Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of South Carolina Office: 2211, Storey Innovation Center (Horizon II) Phone: 803-777-7361 Fax: 803-777-3767 Email: yanyh@cse.sc.edu https://cse.sc.edu/~yanyh

Talk: What is a Data Scientist and how do I become one?

PME/GMC Student Seminar Speaker: Brad Llewellyn, Valorem When: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7pm Where: LeConte 310 Abstract: We've all heard that Data Scientist is the hottest job title of the 21st Century. However, it seems out of reach for many people who don't have advanced degrees in mathematics or computer science. In this professional development session, we'll learn from the mistakes that held me back in my early career. We'll also see three of the different types of Data Scientists in the industry today, and learn what we can do to land that dream job. Follow me on this information voyage as we try to break into the world of Data Science. Bio: Brad is a Data Scientist at Valorem in Charlotte, NC. Brad helps individuals and organizations unravel the Data Science world in order to figure out how it can work for them. He has an M.S. in Statistics from the University of South Carolina, MCSE Certification in Data Management and Analytics, MCSE Certification in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure and MCSA Certification in Machine Learning. Brad is an active blogger at breaking-bi.blogspot.com. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradllewellyn and on Twitter @BreakingBI.

IT Service Intern

A well-established and growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Charlotte is looking to fill a paid summer internship role, which will dispatch within approximately 3 hours radius of Charlotte, in both North & South Carolina. Please review the following job description, requirements, and procedure for application. We look forward to hearing from you. Employment Type: Summer Intern Compensation: $12/hr. The IT Service Intern shall be responsible for:
  • Performing onsite routine maintenance to client's networks to include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Ensuring proper labeling and description of workstations, servers, printers, and networking equipment
  • Verify equipment is properly setup with our remote access tools
  • Vacuum dust away from workstations, servers, and networking equipment
  • Tidy up networking equipment
  • Take a physical inventory of all equipment to ensure they are listed on the report provided by our monitoring agent
  • Take photos of server and networking equipment to aid in future remote troubleshooting efforts
  • Maintaining a professional and personable rapport with clients while on site
The IT Service Intern shall have the following skill set at a minimum:
  • Basic computer hardware knowledge
  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Extremely good communication skills so as to facilitate cooperation between client and our internal service team
The following qualifications are preferred for candidates for the IT Service Intern position:
  • Student currently enrolled in Computer Science program or similar department
  • Clean driving record and good driving habits
  • Reliable transportation
What you will receive:
  • A company focused on making a great company culture
  • An opportunity to make a difference in the company and be rewarded for doing so
  • Access to a company vehicle for client travel
  • Variety in the work that is performed in a fast-paced environment
  • Potential for full-time hire upon graduation from school.
Please submit your cover letter and resume. About IRIS Solutions: IRIS Solution is a fast growing, IT Managed Service Provider based in Charlotte, NC. We are a group of technical experts who are committed to client success. Our primary business is to implement and support IT for small to medium-sized businesses throughout North and South Carolina. http://www.irissol.com

Mobile App developed for Free? Here it is.

The CSCE546 Mobile App Course Taught by Dr. Jianjun Hu at Computer Science Department is now seeking mobile application ideas by partnering with USC entrepreneurship Club. If you have a great Mobile app idea, and want it be implemented for free, just submit the idea at eclubsc.com We will pair your with a team of computer science students enrolled in this mobile app class. Over the course of three months, computer science students develop the mobile apps under your guidance. At the end of April, we will host a fantastic event to showcase the mobile application masterpieces. The final event will have food, prize money, and networking with the Columbia entrepreneur community. For more information, contact Dr. Hu at jianjunh@cse.sc.edu

Crea8coin Looking for Blockchain Developers

Crea8coin is in need of programming experts with blockchain experience. We are located in the Patriots Point Financial Center 947 E. Main St. Suite B Lexington SC 29072. This is a partnership opportunity for the right candidate. Please call 803.537.1021 for more information. Michael J. Beaulieu MJB & ASSOC, LLC Crea8coin.com

Rotary Global Grants Workshop

Wednesday, February 21 at 4 PM, Gressette Room, Harper College 3rd floor Rising Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate Students, $30,000+ for graduate work abroad in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus. Local Rotarians will be in attendance. If you want to spend your career helping people through promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, or growing local economies, then you should apply for a Rotary Global Grant! A Global Grant funds scholarships for a minimum of $30,000 for students for graduate level study abroad, in conjunction with community service activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes that respond to real community needs. You are eligible to apply starting in your junior year at USC. You must be a US citizen to apply. Applicants must be sponsored by a local Rotary club in their permanent residence or in District 7770 (SC Midlands and Coast). Application Deadline to Rotary Club: April 1, 2018 for study during the 2019-2020 academic year. The Rotary Global Grant could be perfect for nursing, public health, economics, education, engineering, and political science majors to have a chance to take their knowledge and skills abroad to expand their world view. USC has had at least one recipient three out of the past four years, with two in the last cycle—you could be next! For more information please contact the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs at ofsp@sc.edu or at 777-0958, or visit our website at www.sc.edu/ofsp Looking for more opportunities? Investigate National Fellowship Opportunities with INFO, our searchable database www.sc.edu/ofsp/info We hope to see you soon!

Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity at Oklahoma State University

The NSF REU program at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a ten-week summer program for undergraduate students. Participants in the program will contribute to research projects in big data analytics, including computer vision, visualization, social media data analytics, anonymity, and machine learning. Field trips, talks by external speakers, and workshops are included. Eligibility:
  •  Undergraduate students from 2-year and 4-year colleges
  •  U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Award:
  •  Travel to OSU and back to home institution
  •  $5,000 stipend
  •  Housing
  •  Meals
Application deadline: March 1, 2018 Dates: May 29, 2018 through August 3, 2018 Website: http://www.cs.okstate.edu/reu Questions? Contact: Dr. Eric Chan-Tin (chantin@okstate.edu) Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Research Assistant Position at the Moore School of Business

Dear Students, We are looking for a graduate student to work with us on a funded research project. This project provides the opportunity to work on a realistic application that could enhance your resume and experience in business analytics. Below is a brief description of the project. If you are interested, please email us your resume, transcript, and a brief statement explaining why you are interested. Project Title: Investigating the Effect of User Generated Content on Hotel Demand, Pricing and Competition The objective of this work is to investigate the effect of user generated content (UGC), in the form of online reviews, on hotel demand and pricing, relative to close competition. The intended outcomes of this research is not only to contribute to the literature on social media and revenue management but also provide hoteliers with insights on the effect of star ratings as well review sentiment on demand. Project Requirements: To achieve our research objectives, we need a student to systematically collect data, primarily scraping review data from popular online review platforms such as TripAdvisor, Expedia and Hotels.com. We plan to collect data from at least 100 properties over 3 years or more. Since the data will contain both numerical ratings as well review text, it will constitute a large-scale dataset, and the proper storing and cleaning of the data will be necessary before analysis. We estimate that the amount of work required will span over 8 months. The student worker will be compensated with an hourly pay. Required skills:
  • Experience with web scraping – such as Python, R, PHP, Java
  •  Experience with handling large-scale datasets – such as R, SQL, SAS, Stata, Matlab
  •  (Optional) Experience with statistical software – such as R, SAS, Stata
  •  (Optional) Experience with text mining – such as R, SAS, JMP
  •  Good written and oral communication skills
Pelin Pekgun, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Management Science Department Darla Moore School of Business 1014 Greene Street • Columbia, SC 29208 E: pelin.pekgun@moore.sc.edu O: 803-777-2648 Ram Janakiraman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marketing Business Partnership Foundation Research Fellow Marketing Department Darla Moore School of Business 1014 Greene Street • Columbia, SC 29208 e: ram@moore.sc.edu o: 803-777-0534 businessanalyticslens.com

Facebook is Hiring

My name is Rodney Tabares, I’m a University Recruiter with Facebook on the Software Engineers team focused on expansion schools. I will now have the privilege to recruit Software Engineer Interns and University Grads from the University of South Carolina. Here are the job descriptions: What makes a good candidate: we look for students who’ve taken data structures and algorithms classes, internship or industry experience, participated in hackathons, projects - built an app(s), and who participate in computing clubs. Rodney Tabares University Recruiting (SWE) | Facebook 1 Hacker Way | Menlo Park | CA 94025 M: (650) 304-5039 E: rtabares@fb.com Apply here: https://www.facebook.com/careers/university/

Web Scraping Assistance for Marketing Research Project

OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN A MARKETING RESEARCH PROJECT AND ENHANCE YOUR CV Faculty in the marketing department, Darla Moore School of Business, is seeking to get ad-hoc research assistance from the students in the Computer Science Department. The job description is provided below: Job: Scrape websites to collect data for the marketing research project Essential requirements for the job:  
  • Ability to write code either in R or Python (or any other language of your choice) to scrape websites and then store data in a user friendly format
  • Since it is a research project, which will eventually get published in a top journal, completeness and accuracy of the data collected is extremely important
  • Good GPA and work ethic
Time period: In our assessment, given your studies, the job might take a month or two to finish More details will be provided once you are selected. If you are interested, please email your CV at: Manpreet.Gill@moore.sc.edu Your contact person is: Manpreet Gill Room 495 Marketing Department Darla Moore School of Business University of South Carolina Phone: 803-777-9995