Hateful Things at the Pick Museum of Anthropology

The Pick Museum of Anthropology and the Center for Black Studies are excited to announce we will be hosting the traveling exhibition Hateful Things from February 2, 2021-April 9, 2021. This exhibition represents nearly 150 years of anti-black/racist material culture and imagery. This powerful exhibit lifts objects from their original purposes to serve as reminders of America’s racist past, and challenges present-day images of racial stereotyping with the aim of stimulating the scholarly examination of historical and contemporary expressions of racism, as well as promoting racial understanding and healing.

 

Please see the attached PDF for information on utilizing this exhibit in courses.

 

Questions can be directed to rwilson8@niu.edu.

 

Temporary Seasonal Advertisements Now Open - Biological Science Technician (General)

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge are looking to hire a seasonal Bio Tech here at the Upper Mississippi River NW&FR in Thomson, IL. If you could pass this on to any students or faculty and help spread the word that would be greatly appreciated. It's a great opportunity to work on a National Wildlife Refuge and gain some valuable work experience. 

 

Note that the closing date for this announcement is Thursday Dec. 17th. 

 

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact them at: 

tele 815-273-2732 ext 113

cell 815-541-1385

fax 815-273-2960

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/586973500

 

Internship opportunity

Interesting internship with the National Park Service! Check out the link for more details.

Eligible applicants are:

• A U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
• 18–30 years old, or a military veteran up to age 35.
• Have not completed four AmeriCorps terms previously.
• Able to successfully complete a federal government background clearance and an AmeriCorps background check.

 

https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Field_Experiences/sip/GSA/fieldexp/sip/apply.aspx 

PHIL 335 flyer

 There's still space to sign up for this interesting class taught by Dr. Engel online!

Summer 2021 Opportunities with the National Park Service!

Work on Real World Management Issues in a National Park!

Applications for Students are Now Open!     Please share this announcement with your students.  The Scientists in Parks (SIP) Fellows program is now accepting applications from current upper-level undergraduate and graduate students for summer 2021 opportunities with the National Park Service. Visit Website Application deadline is January 24th, 2021 at 11:59PM EST   Why Become an SIP Fellow? ·         Full-time work for 11-12 weeks at $500/wk ·         Professional development through a workshop at the end of the summer ·         Mentoring by a NPS supervisor  ·         Networking with NPS and DOI leaders ·         Ability to earn Direct Hire Authority status upon successful completion   And so much more     [ABOUT]     [OPPORTUNTIES]     [APPLY]   The Ecological Society of America is the proud partner and host of the National Park Service's Scientists in Parks program.

 

Sustainable Food Pitch Competition for Students!

The North America Big Foodivate Challenge deadline for pitch submissions has been extended, which is now Jan 24th, 2021. This gives students an extra two months to work on their presentation and record their pitch for the challenge.

 

They know that the end of the semester is incredibly busy for students with end of term projects, exams, and the holidays and they feel this extension will alleviate any pressure around entering the competition. They hope that this extension will allow more students from our school to submit their ideas.

 

Here’s the marketing folder with updated flyers with details and the new deadline. They would appreciate it if you could share this with other students as well to let them know about the event and deadline extension. 

STEM Scholars

Congresswoman Underwood invites Illinois 14th Congressional District sophomore and junior high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to apply for the STEM Scholar Program for the 2021 calendar year. Students accepted to the program will join the Congresswoman on visits to various STEM-related businesses and facilities.  Visits will include demonstrations, discussions with local business leaders, employees, educators, and researchers to learn how STEM is being utilized in the local area. 

How to apply 

STEM Scholars will need the following required items to apply: 

• Expression of Interest - Why are you interested in the STEM Scholar program and what do you hope to learn? (max. 250 words)  
• Essay - What challenges does the STEM field face currently? (max. 500 words) 
  • OR With the rise of STEM, what greater challenges, if any, does society face?  
• Resume including a list of activities, accomplishments, and awards. 
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor. 
• A signed Parental Consent and Photo Authorization Form. Please print, have a parent or guardian complete this form, and create a digital copy by scanning a PDF or taking a picture. 

Please assemble these documents before submitting your application through the Google Form. Students can submit their applications here starting on Saturday, November 7th. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 28, 2020. 

For questions, please reach out to Rep. Underwood’s West Chicago Office at 630-549-2190.  

STEM Cafe December 16

We had fun at our last STEM Café with our discussion on board game renaissance and family fun ideas for the upcoming holidays, Board Game Renaissance: Leveraging Virtual Connections in a Time of Physical Distancing. I hope you were able to join us, but if not the event is recorded and can be found at https://www.niu.edu/niusteam/programs/stem-cafes.shtml

 

I am reaching out to tell you about our next STEM Cafés.  On Wednesday, December 16, we will welcome Dr. Christine Nguyen, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering who will lead us in discussion about supply chain. Register at go.niu.edu/supplychain  See more information below.

 

Supply Chain Puzzle – How will holiday gifts get to your door? 

Dec. 16 

6 p.m.

Speaker: Christine Nguyen, Ph.D., NIU Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

 

As the holidays approach, what factors affect how quickly or slowly a product can make its way to your local store or front door?

 

Join Dr. Christine Nguyen, NIU Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, for a closer look at the supply chain. Learn how, in our global economic system, components of a single product can come from thousands of miles apart. A drought, snowstorm or factory closure halfway around the world can affect what’s available at your local store – and all of these uncertainties are compounded by the current pandemic.

 

Dr. Nguyen researches optimization, operations, warehousing, supply chain, logistics and data analytics. She focuses on developing algorithms and methods to find the most cost-effective ways to ship products through the supply chain, particularly time-sensitive items and perishable products. She’ll discuss how COVID-19 has affected – and will continue to affect – the supply chain in a variety of industries and product groups, and she’ll help us gain a better understanding of the complex processes that influence the products we purchase.

 

On January 13, 2021, we will welcome Dr. Venumadhav Korampally, who will speak on Into the Nanoworld: Enabling technologies of the future.

 

Please share the attached flyers about our next STEM Café and also the general flyer about our STEM Cafés.  Our STEM Cafés are a FREE service to the community. It is with your generosity that we can continue to provide engaging STEM Café programs for you. Consider making a donation at go.niu.edu/GiveNIUSTEAM