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Summer Research Jobs

If you are undergraduate interested in getting paid to do some Computer Science research over the Summer at some other University, may I recommend the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. You get paid, you get a housing and meals allowance, you get travel money, you might get and extra bonus at the end, and you get to spend the summer at a different university playing with cool technology.

You have to apply directly to each school that you wish to join. Here is the list of REU Universities offering positions in Computer Science. There you will find a link to that University's REU homepage which should have instructions on how you can apply. Now is the time to start applying for summer positions.

Doing an REU will also look great on your resume and will greatly improve your chances of getting into graduate school at the school you worked at (as long as you did a good job while you where there, of course).

Contract Java Position

Scott Shealy here with GraySail LLC. We are a small java software development company here in Columbia. We have an immediate need for some help with finishing a venture funded software project that is close to launch. The ideal person would have Java experience. Experience developing web applications with Spring,Hibernate,Wicket, Javascript, CSS, and HTML is a huge plus. This position is a contract position with a minimum of 3 months. Future work and employment is subsequently possible. Interested applicants should mail their resume to spshealy@graysail.com ASAP.

Homeland Security Internships and Scholarships

Announcing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships and Summer Internships Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms DHS Scholarship Program * Undergraduate students * U.S. citizenship required * Funding available for fall 2010 * Full tuition and monthly stipends * Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of Excellence * Application Deadline: January 5, 2010 DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program * Undergraduate students * U.S. citizenship required * Funding available for summer 2010 * 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities * $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location * Application Deadline: January 5, 2010 DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions * Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students * U.S. citizenship required * Funding available for summer 2010 * 10-week summer research experiences at DHS Centers of Excellence * Stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location for faculty and students * Application Deadline: February 1, 2010 Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org. Your assistance in distributing this email to students and colleagues will be appreciated. Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Science Education Programs P O Box 117 Oak Ridge, TN 37831

Epic in Wisconsin

My name is Katie, and I work for Epic in Madison, Wisconsin. Epic is a national leader in software development for healthcare systems, and we support some of the largest and most respected healthcare organizations in the country. Each year we receive resumes from students at University of South Carolina, and we are very impressed by the caliber of these applicants. It is clear that the professors and staff from your school are doing a wonderful job. We are currently looking for talented individuals for our Technical Services/Problem Solver positions and would like to consider any bright students that you can recommend to us. Technical Services staff use problem-solving and programming skills, combined with our comprehensive training program, to help support our nationwide clients. They become an expert in our applications and work closely with our customers' most technical staff to help ensure their organizations' continued success. Beyond their work with our customers, they will have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of the software field, including troubleshooting, development, analysis, training, quality assurance, project management and installation. If you could help me by forwarding this opportunity on to any of your students whom you think would be interested I would greatly appreciate it. You can also direct them to our website at www.careers.epic.com where they can learn more about our company, available positions, and state-of-the-art campus. For fastest consideration, we ask that students please apply online at http://www.epic.com/forms/application.php. We look forward to seeing more great resumes from your students! Thank you, katie terry Epic | Human Resources | 608.410.4208

Vanguard Summer Internships

Vanguard is looking for paid summer interns. Now is the time to apply. Vidal: I also want to note that at least one of our Seniors has received an offer for full time employment from Vanguard. They need a lot of developers there and they hire our graduates. Why Vanguard: Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, known for its client-first focus, high ethical standards and collaborative, team-oriented culture. With more than 12,000 employees in locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, we serve millions of individual and institutional investors with a range of financial products and services designed to help them achieve their long-term goals. What's the Vanguard IT College to Corporate Internship? The program is a full-time, paid summer internship at our Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. We provide extensive training, real-world experience and hands-on opportunities in one or more of the many technical areas within Vanguard. You'll work with professionals committed to broadening your technical expertise in areas of IT, such as: -Application Development -Positions will focus on the software life cycle; you'll work on programs with direct application to our clients in: -User interface (UI) design -UI Development - Mid-tier or host development -Requirements analysis -Application testing and/or application support If you have a strong preference for a particular area, please tell us in your cover letter. Vanguard College to Corporate Internship Program: -Internships positions are open to rising seniors only -10 week paid internship program in the Charlotte NC office -cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred) -U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status (necessary for consideration) Interested and qualified candidates can apply directly to Vanguard's career website through the link below and send a soft copy their resume to Cary_Anderson@vanguard.com https://careers.vanguard.com/vgcareers/jobs/internships.shtml Kenya L. Hunter The Vanguard Group Institutional PCD Manager - Charlotte TLP Manager

The Nature Conservancy Internship in Cola

From Helen:

The Nature Conservancy has a summer internship position they are offering in their Columbia office. The internship is for a Marketing and Website Design Intern. Their position is posted in the JobMate system and I am attaching the information they provided our office regarding the application process for this opportunity. Note that in the application instructions, it indicates that... * All Internship positions will be posted on www.nature.org * Applicants must complete online application, submit their resume and cover letter to the position of their choice. Based on the job description posted the applicant must include in their cover letter how their educational experience and other related experience will contribute towards the summer project * Friday, November 13, 2009 is the application deadline for all internship postings

Here are the full details.

Congress Endorses Computer Science Education as Driver of Innovation, Economic Growth

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – October 21, 2009 – ACM (the Association for Computing Machinery) joins with several partners from the computing community to commend the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of a resolution to raise the profile of computer science as a transforming industry that drives technology innovation and bolsters economic productivity. The resolution, H. RES. 558, sponsored by Congressmen Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) and Jared Polis (D-CO), designates the week of December 7 as “National Computer Science Education Week.” Citing the influence of computing technology as a significant contributor to U.S. economic output, the House resolution calls on educators and policymakers to improve computer science learning at all educational levels, and to motivate increased participation in computer science. ACM is partnering with Microsoft, Google, Inc., and Intel as well as the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), and the Computing Research Association (CRA) to build awareness of computer science education as a national priority. “National Computer Science Education Week will help us draw attention to the need for an educational system that values computer science as a discipline and provides students with critical thinking skills and career opportunities,” said Bobby Schnabel, Chair of ACM’s Education Policy Committee and dean of the School of Informatics at Indiana University. “We want to thank Congressmen Ehlers and Polis for calling attention to these issues.” Chris Stephenson, executive director of CSTA (launched by ACM in 2005), noted the vital role of computing in people’s daily lives and the urgency of building a strong computing workforce. “We need to expose K-12 students to computer science concepts to help them gain critical 21st century skills and knowledge, and we’re grateful for Congress’ recognition of this need as a national priority,” she said. Lucy Sanders, CEO and co-founder of NCWIT, pointed to ongoing efforts by NCWIT, ACM, CSTA, and others to address computer science for K-12 students and to attract more women and minority groups to the field. “This annual commemoration can bolster our efforts to inform students, teachers, parents, and the general public about how computer science enables innovation in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines to create economic opportunities,” she said. “Increasing energy efficiency, advancing healthcare, and improving communication in the digital age are just a few of the national priorities that depend on computer science, which Congress has recognized. Computer science teaches students design, logical reasoning, and problem-solving – all skills that have value well beyond the classroom,” said Rick Rashid, senior vice president of Research for Microsoft. “Despite serious economic challenges confronting the nation, computer science-related jobs are among the fastest-growing and highest paying over the next decade,” said Alfred Spector, vice president of Research and Special Initiatives at Google, Inc. “These times require an increasing supply of diverse students exposed to rigorous and engaging computing courses at the K-12 level, and National Computer Science Education Week can help to reinforce this effort.” Andrew Chien, vice president of Intel Labs, noted that computer science underlies most innovation today, from biotechnology to cinematography to national security. “Our children’s future success and their ability to make a difference in a global society demand that we acknowledge computer science as a core subject in education, as Congress has done with this resolution,” he said. The first week in December was chosen for “National Computer Science Education Week” in honor of Grace Murray Hopper, one of the outstanding pioneers in the field of computer science, who was born on December 9, 1906. She engineered new programming languages and pioneered standards for computer systems which laid the foundation for many advances in computer science from the late 1940’s through the 1970s. In 1971, ACM established the annual Grace Murray Hopper Award for Outstanding Young Computer Professional to recognize contributions made by computer professionals who were 35 years of age or less, selected on the basis of a single recent major technical or service contribution. From the ACM blog.

Web Dev at USC

Dr. Sacoby Wilson in the Institute for Families and Society needs a student who can develop a website for him. Details at this link.

Network Admin in Camden

I am a recruiter working for a mid size (500 emp) manufacturer located just 30 miles east of Columbia in Camden. We are looking for a Network Administrator and I thought you would be able to refer me to a recent grad that has better than 3 years of hands on experience or could offer me a link to a University sponsored site where I can post the position below. Thanks, Kurt Dooley 954-681-4669 Position: Network Administrator Reports to: IT Manager Position Summary: The Network Administrator’s role is to ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. The person will also analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required. Primary Responsibilities: · Install and maintain current network infrastructure including servers and network peripherals · Research and test new technologies that can improve overall business and IT processes · Secure all servers and network peripherals to comply with all Charter standards at a minimum · Backup all critical data and properly plan it’s recovery in disaster recovery situations · Diagnose and fix all server issues · Perform level 2 desktop support · Support Help Desk Activities · Other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT related field is preferred. * A minimum of two years direct involvement in network administration activities. * A minimum two Microsoft server certifications preferably an MCSA or MCSE or CCNA. * Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Experience with firewalls (ISA and hardware firewalls), Microsoft Exchange or VERITAS Backup exec. * Working knowledge of Baan system administration preferred. * Ability to travel on a limited basis. Howden Buffalo Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Help Someone out with your HTML skillz

I am a professor in the College of Education and I apologize for bothering you. I recently began a non-profit organization to help provide literacy resources to impoverished communities. I was wondering if you or any of your staff would be able to help me or send me to someone who could help design a webpage. I have the basic knowledge, but I would like my website to be much more impressive than what I am capable of. I am not sure who to contact (or if I am even in the right college) to find either a student or faculty member who might be interested in helping us get started. If you could refer me to the right person, I would appreciate it. If I have the totally wrong department or college, I apologize! Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer L. Wilson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of South Carolina Instruction and Teacher Education College of Education Wardlaw Building, 227 820 South Main Street Columbia, SC 29208 phone 803-777-4707 fax 803-777-3193

Coops at Scana

Just wanted to let you know that the following coop jobs have been posted on the SCANA jobline: Co-op Infrastructure Technician (workstation support) Job ID # is 962492 Co-op Applications Developer Job ID # is 962490 Both of these jobs are part time. Requirements and details are listed in the career postings at http://www.scana.com/en/careers/ Candidates must apply online. I will also post these on the USC site, but all applicants will be directed to the SCANA site to apply.

Money Magazine: Top Jobs

Money Magazine has published a list of the Best Jobs in America. Of those, the following require (some more than others) one of our CSE/CE/CISE degrees: 1. Systems Engineer
5. Information Technology Project Manager
8. Computer/Network Security Consultant
12. Sofware developer
17. Business Analyst, IT
39. Computer Software program manager
40. Applications System Analyst

Software Development on Linux in Lexington

SteelEye Technology (www.steeleye.com), based in Lexington, has an immediate opening for a Linux software engineer. Details below. Please submit resumes and cover letter to hr@steeleye.com. Job Responsibilities: - Work under the guidance of senior members of the Engineering team to successfully complete projects in desired time frames - Work with senior team members to provide reliable time estimates for development projects - Use Agile development techniques, specifically Scrum - Follow life cycle development processes and standards - Continuously look for innovative ways to improve development processes - Participate in peer design and code reviews - Maintain professional expertise and knowledge through ongoing education and study of new software technologies - Act as an individual contributor in the development cycle -- analyze, develop, test, deploy and maintain software solutions - Document end-user functionality of software features and enhancements - Actively participate in the After Hours Customer Support program - Demonstrate a willingness to accept additional responsibilities Requirements: - BS or MS in Computer Science or related field - Experience in programming in Linux and/or Windows environments - Understanding and experience with C#, C, C++, multi-threaded, object-oriented design and design patterns - Understanding of scripting languages, including Perl/CGI and/or Unix shell scripts and/or VBScript - Problem-solving experience and troubleshooting of programs written by others, including use of debuggers such as gdb and WinDbg - Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment - Passion about helping customers solve complex technical issues - Strong communication skills, including the ability to present ideas to non-technical as well as technical audiences, in written and verbal forms The right candidate will demonstrate a "can do" attitude with high energy, creativity and tenacity; be able to work productively, within a team to develop and deliver high quality software products; commit and deliver to tight project timelines; function and prioritize effectively under deadlines; effectively communicate development and activities status within a team environment; be flexible and willing to take on a wide range of responsibilities; dependable; possess a strong customer focus, superior analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities, and exceptional verbal and written communications skills.

Careers.stackoverflow.com

If you are serious about getting a development job, I recommend you file your resume with careers.stackoverflow.com. It only costs $1/year for students. They are just getting started so this might not be the thing if you need a job by December, but if you are graduating in May, this is for you.

Geico Scholarships

Hello, It’s with great pleasure that the University of South Carolina is invited to participate in GEICO’s 2010 Achievement Award program. This program is designed to recognize exceptional undergraduate students majoring in business, mathematics and computer science. In 2010, we will offer over $75,000 in Achievement Awards to students across the country and we want your students to be included in our list of recipients! This program requires that applicants: • Are undergraduates attending an accredited college or university • Currently possess sophomore or junior status • Have achieved at least a 3.0 overall GPA • Are majoring in business, computer science, mathematics or a related program • Have demonstrated leadership within their campus or community Please help us in promoting this program to your students by directing them to www.geico.jobs/achievement. There, they can learn more about our award, view a promotional flier, and download an application. This year, all application materials must be postmarked by February 20, 2010. Our team will present the award at a special event during the spring semester. We’re pleased to offer this program in cooperation with the USC community. Your participation helps to enhance our business-academic partnership. I’ll be happy to send copies of the flier for you to share with students, or to develop additional messaging on the awards that can be sent to students to promote the awards. Please call or email me if you have any questions regarding the 2010 GEICO Achievement Award program. We look forward to receiving many applications from South Carolina students. Best regards, Jill Stover GEICO National College Recruiter - Southeast Office: (757) 233-6182 | Cell: (757) 362-4122 | jistover@geico.com Become a fan on facebook! www.facebook.com/GEICOCareers

Cold Fusion Contract Position at SCETV

From prof. Duncan Buell:

SC Educational TV is interested in a programmer for contract work on some Cold Fusion websites. They lost the old programmer, don’t have funds to hire someone full time, and are looking for someone on a contract basis.