It’s SLAC time again! What’s SLAC, you ask? The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, which helps top-notch employers recruit students from seven outstanding colleges – including CC. Recruiting happens over video, and on-site in Washington D.C. and New York City. Everything you need to know about SLAC is right here. What’s so great about SLAC anyway? All…
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. UCS combines technical analysis and effective organizing and advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for stemming the tide of global warming, sustainable food…
Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission to secure a better world for animals through human understanding. Denver Zoo honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core…
Community Programs Director Learn more and apply. About High Country Conservation Center HC3 is a community-based nonprofit serving Summit County, Colorado with a mission to promote practical solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation. HC3 helps residents and visitors reduce carbon emissions, strive for zero waste, conserve energy and water, grow local food, and…
After graduation, Anna will move to Boston, Massachusetts to begin earning her Master of Science at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health. I wanted to study at Harvard because they have a strong model development and research methods program, and because of the opportunity to work with other research and medical institutions in…
Nick is a junior astrophysics major and computer science minor. This summer, he’ll complete an REU (research experience for undergrads) at Cornell University. His job this summer will involve analyzing data collected by the Cassini spacecraft on the atmosphere of Saturn and its moons and on Saturn’s rings. I am excited about this opportunity because…
After graduation, Quinn will begin work as the Psychology and Neuroscience Paraprofessional here at CC. Science did not always come easily to me; in fact, I really struggled at the beginning. I considered quitting and pursuing something less challenging and also less “me.” Luckily though, I had mentors who REALLY believed in me, and believed…
After graduating, Jenelle is headed to the University of Illinois to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry. I am excited to TA, take more advanced classes, and participate in research. My advice to students thinking about grad school is to start the application process early! Congratulations, Jenelle! If you want to be featured with #hired or…
This summer, Sophie will be a research assistant with DAAD Germany in Münster, Germany, where she’ll be modeling carbon sequestration in aquatic habitats. I’m excited about this opportunity because past jobs and classes have all pointed me in the direction of modeling environmental processes, so I finally get the chance to do specifically that. I…
After graduating, Maddie is headed to the University of Austin to earn her Ph.D. in Astronomy. I am excited about the research I will be doing with Prof. Keith Hawkins, studying hypervelocity stars and stellar evolution. My advice for students thinking about grad school: I think that a lot of students don’t know that Ph.D…
This summer, Lili will stay right here in Colorado Springs as a research assistant for Dr. Bob Jacob in the Neuroscience department. “I am excited about the opportunity to conduct research on the brain tissue of people who have lived with and without chronic traumatic encephalopathy, because traumatic brain injury is one of my favorite…
Join Stephan Drake ’99, Founder and CEO of DPS Skis, for a lunch conversation about making a mark on the ski industry. Stephan will share his story of founding a groundbreaking ski company, give details about DPS’s proprietary Phantom Wax (which promises skiers and snowboarders that they’ll never have to apply another coat of wax…
After finishing up her position as CC’s Physics paraprofessional, Zoe will head to the University of California, Los Angeles, to begin earning her Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. She will be monitoring the fluorescence emitted by plants to better understand CO2 uptake in a changing climate. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity for…
After a year doing research in CC’s Molecular Biology department, Caroline is headed to the University of California – Berkeley to begin her PhD in Microbiology. I did not know when I came to CC that I would like biological research, but now I know that I love it. I am excited to have the…
In addition to their professional lives, many CC alumni choose to give back to the college by offering their industry-insider expertise to CC students. They are the Career Center’s Professionals in Residence, and offer lunches, one-on-one conversations, and extra programming related to their industries. “How to Land a Research Assistant Job” with Jason Owens, Professional in Residence…
At Keystone Science School, we believe that the power of inspiring curiosity and critical thinking, through the lens of science, changes lives and strengthens communities. We create future leaders who can problem solve and work together in an ever-evolving world and workplace environment. The employees of Keystone Science School collectively work for the Mission, and…
What’s SLAC, you ask? The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, which helps top-notch employers recruit students from seven outstanding colleges – including CC. Everything you need to know about SLAC is right here. This is our 4th and final application cycle for SLAC this academic year. Don’t miss out! All jobs are posted on SLAC’s Handshake site. Make sure to get…
Need some last-minute help with your Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship application? Save this date: Application Working Session February 22, 2:30 pm in the Career Center. Come in for quick questions about your Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship application, or just to have a place to work on your final revisions. RSVP to the Career Center.
Siemens Foundation–PATH Fellowships A global health opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and math students. PATH, a leading global health organization, in partnership with the Siemens Foundation, is launching the third year of the Siemens Foundation–PATH Fellowship. The program engages science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students in innovative, hands-on assignments that serve society by accelerating…
The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the world, offering diverse training programs for early career professionals. The Wilds has nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mineland and remnant forest patches which present opportunities for ecological restoration and research. Six month apprenticeships are available starting February, May, and September 2018.…
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How to Get Started in Climate Change and Renewable Energy You want to pursue a career in climate change or renewable energy, but you don’t know where to start. On Friday, October 13, meet four CC alumni involved in climate change and renewable energy careers. Come hear the stories of how four alumni got from…
Gain insight from industry space experts on how to propose, design, validate, and fly better space systems. Why should you attend? Learn how experts are tackling the hardest problems as they: Walk through a variety of missions and problems throughout the program lifecycle from proposal through operations. Discuss lessons-learned across a variety of orbit regimes, including LEO,…
Learn more about applying for the fully funded “RISE” summer research internships through DAAD Biology * Chemistry * Engineering Physics * Earth Science * Computer Science For sophomore and juniors (at time of application) Application deadline for Summer 2018 is December 15 International students are able to apply for this scholarship Find out more! Wednesday, October…
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SOARS is dedicated to broadening participation in the atmospheric and related sciences. SOARS is an undergraduate to graduate program built around a summer research internship, mentoring by top scientists and engineers, and a supportive learning community. In addition to the summer internship, SOARS includes year-round support, funding to attend conferences and last-dollar tuition scholarships. Successful proteges…
Save the date for MSU’s 2017 Annual Women in STEM Conference! This year’s conference will take place on October 27, 2017 from 8am until 4pm, and this year’s theme is Intersectionality in STEM: Supporting All Voices. This conference is free-of-charge to attend. Find out more here.
Click on the image above to expand. Remember to RSVP to the Career Center to reserve a spot at the small group lunch. Sign up via our Doodle for a one-on-one coaching session. Find out more about this year’s 5 Under 25 here!
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…” NSF is vital because we support basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future. This type of support: Is a…
The Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is hiring several full-time Research Associates to start in the spring or summer of 2018, along with several Summer Interns. Research Associate Position This position is a full-time position to start in the spring/summer of 2018. Interested applicants should expect to graduate in the…
