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 are the SLAC Recruiting Days? Through Recruiting…
Economics Research Assistant The Federal Communications Commission is seeking detail-oriented candidates with a microeconomics or industrial organization economics background for positions as economics research assistants. The Commission’s responsibilities include regulation of radio and television stations, shared jurisdiction over cable television service, regulation of commercial mobile radio services (e.g., mobile voice and data services) and public…
Our Careers in Climate Half Block What’s this class about? Our Careers in Climate is an interactive exploration of how to find personal and professional impact in fields related to environmental stewardship and climate change. This 5-day course exposes students to a range of fields, connects students with Colorado College alumni working in the climate…
Keller Venture Grant Informational Session Join us for a lunch session to learn more about Venture Grants. Monday, October 29, 2018 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. South Commons Please R.S.V.P. for the Informational Session with Lisa Schwartz, Student Collaborative Research Program Coordinator Keller Venture Grant Forum Join the Colorado College Community for the Keller Family Venture Grant…
Description Our Research Analysts (RAs) are involved in diverse, challenging assignments within a stimulating, collegial work environment. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics. You will have an opportunity to support our principals and academic advisors as they serve as expert witnesses before courts…
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…
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…
We are pleased to announce that ACM is searching for two Summer Special Project Fellows. The job postings are available on the ACM website (www.ACM.edu/employment). The Summer Special Project Fellows will assist the president and other ACM senior leaders with research projects, data gathering, analysis, and other special projects during the summer. The program is…
by Lisa Rangel | May 15, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Researching the company you’re interviewing with is a must, and almost all job candidates do it to some degree. However, many candidates don’t research thoroughly enough or research the right things. So, below are the most important things to research about a company before an interview, which…
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…
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…
After graduating, John will move to San Francisco to begin his position as a Research Analyst in the Regulation and Energy Markets division at the Brattle Group. I’m excited about this opportunity to build my technical skills in economics and data analytics as well as to learn more about our energy systems and the decisions…
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…
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…
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC (Economic Development Corporation) is currently hiring for a PAID summer intern. The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is committed to being the primary advocate of the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak region business community, dedicated to serving businesses of all sizes to build regional economic growth. The Chamber & EDC is the…
Name of Position: Economic Policy Fellowship- Four (4) positions available Organization: Sonoma County Economic Development Board Location: Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California Contact: Katie Parrish, 707-565-7170, edb@sonoma-county.org Application Deadline: April 1, 2018 Applying Instructions: Please email resume and cover letter to edb@sonoma-county.org with subject line “2018 Fellowship” Compensation: Approx. $45,000 plus health and retirement benefits…
Rising juniors and rising seniors: If you’re curious about living, working, and researching abroad after graduation, this is the information session for you. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. It provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English…
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…
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.
Research assistants play an essential role at the Fed and are presented with substantial opportunities for professional and intellectual development. Working side by side with economists, RAs participate in the application of economic theory and empirical research methods used to inform economic policy debate. Along the way, RAs develop strong quantitative analysis, critical thinking and…
The student-run non-profit Coding it Forward is accepting applications to the Civic Digital Fellowship. Impact-driven software engineers, data scientists, website designers, product managers, and data journalists are encouraged to apply to opportunities to modernize tech at federal government agencies—including the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of State. Fellows will spend…
The Development and Design path at McMaster-Carr is an opportunity to gain experience in software development, design, and technical project management. Regardless of prior experience, you’ll develop skills in all of those areas, build software that will be used by our employees and customers, and be involved in major business decisions. Who We Are /…
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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Welcome to our Spotlight on Half Block series! Each week leading up to Dynamic Half Block in January, we’re featuring one of 2018’s non-credit offerings here on our blog. Registration for all non-credit offerings is now open on Summit. Spotlight on Global Debt: a Common Factor in Uncommon Times What’s this class about? This course is a study in how Trump, technology, and…
Welcome to our Spotlight on Half Block series! Each week leading up to Dynamic Half Block in January, we’re featuring one of 2018’s non-credit offerings here on our blog. Registration for all non-credit offerings is now open on Summit. Spotlight on Digital Tools for the Liberal Arts What’s this class about? If you’re thinking about writing a thesis that has a digital component,…
(and Why You’re Looking at Them All Wrong) by ABBY WOLFE Re-posted from The Muse I should’ve been job searching during my final [year] of college. And I did—a little. But the whole process really intimidated me. I scanned the sites for openings and threw myself into the ring for a few random positions, but for the most part, I…
