As a tribute to Liam Rattray’s dedication to sustainability and urban agriculture, Generation Green is hosting the Liam Rattray Memorial Service Project at the Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture.

Liam grew up in Atlanta and was one of the city’s most promising young environmental leaders. In his sophomore year at Georgia Tech, Liam founded Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS) and laid the groundwork for Tech’s campus garden, community supported agriculture program and sustainable dining committee. His reach extended well beyond the campus setting to community organizations that include Georgia Organics, Atlanta Local Food Initiative, East Atlanta Farmers Market, Truly Living Well Farms, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance and many more.

On Memorial Day 2011, just weeks after graduating from Georgia Tech’s Honors Program with his bachelor’s degree in public policy, Liam was killed by a drunk driver in Little Five Points while on his moped. This loss was a stunning blow to Atlanta’s sustainability community and all the people whose lives Liam touched.

For more information and to RSVP please see this article.

The fellowship consists of a $5,000 grant and a full-time, eight week public policy internship in Washington, DC with a high-tech company, firm or trade association, and weekly issues seminars hosted by Tisdale sponsors.

“I hope to gain an in depth understanding of how the lobbying process works in Washington, D.C. and establish a strong network of contacts there so that I can go back and work as a lobbyist after I graduate,” said Kaplan.

From Marietta, Georgia, Kaplan, has previously held internships in the U.S. Congress, Georgia Tech Research Institute, and the Georgia State Senate. His academic focus is in philosophy of science and policy analysis, with a particular interest in government relations.

“My passion is for the legislative process and how that works from both the government perspective and from the private interest perspective,” he said.

This fall, Kaplan will begin Master’s studies in the Public Policy program focusing on science and technology policy.

On Wednesday, May 30th, Liam Ratray’s family will be having an evening for Liam…

They have booked the retreat house @ Callanwolde Fine Art Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30306 for the evenings activities.

The evenings activities @ Callanwolde will kick off @ 7:00PM, and wrap up by 11:00PM.

They will also be visiting Liam in the forest earlier that day, and those who wish to join are most welcome.
There are some thoughts of going to Little 5 Points before the Callanwolde event, again to remember  Liam around 6:00PM.
Ideas of what to do @ L5P and @ Callanwolde to celebrate Liam’s life, and are still being worked out and the family is definitely open to all ideas!! (please email ideas!!)
Look for more emails, directions, etc. over the next few weeks.

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Ian and Linda Rattray

Last week I attended the final client presentations of our undergraduate capstone class – PUBP 4010/4020 Public Policy Task Force.  The presentations were wonderful – very professional, very nice analyses that the clients found helpful.
So congratulations are first due to the three teams:

Team – Betsy  Kim, Haley Gillet, Jessica Sinclair, Kristine Priebe, Mike Starosto
Client – MS Society of GA
Project title – What Methods were used to regulate specialty tiers? What method is most feasible in Georgia?

Team – Zack Smith, Mike Tallini, Abbie King, Mike Donohue
Client – Living Room Atlanta
Project title – How do the demographic of the population of people living with HIV/AIDS affect the demand of HIV/AIDS housing services?

Team – Austen Edwards, John Manson, Ryan Forman, Shawn Skolky
Client – Tech Connect Initiative
Project title – What policies/program may enhance interfirm linkages between tech teens and the local business ecosystem of Atlanta?

The School also owes a debt of gratitude  and congratulations to  Shiri Breznitz and Kim Isett for developing the course to this point and guiding the students to such a successful outcome.

A special thank you also goes out to the faculty members who came to the practice presentations a few weeks ago and provided the feedback that helped produce vastly improved final presentations: Richard Barke, Susan Cozzens, Dan Matisoff, Aaron Levine and Paul Baer.

Finally, this success also testifies to the hard work we have all done in recent years in redesigning the BSPP degree and then carefully thinking through the program assessment for the degree (OATS) and circling back to ask how we are doing in relation to the goals we set ourselves.

Betsy Kim and John Manson (Not shown)

Some of you have internships. Some of you are taking classes. Some of you are doing research. Whatever you’re doing this summer, here are some suggestions on how to maximize your summer:

1. Create/update your LinkedIn.com profile.
2. Join the Policy Innovation group on LinkedIn.com.
3. Start collecting recommendations from others for your LinkedIn.com profile.
4. Begin networking with alumni within our Policy Innovation group on LinkedIn.com.
5. Join appropriate professional associations.
6. Attend summer professional conferences.
7. Attend career fairs, such as the Atlanta Nonprofit Career Conference: http://content.opportunityknocks.org/2009/04/22/opportunity-knocks-announces-june-16-atlanta-nonprofit-career-conference/
8. Update your resume and career goals.
9. Post your resume on job search engines (see Clark Bonilla, Director of Alumni and Career Services).
10. Participate in local networking events this summer, such as, through TAG, Georgia Economic Developers Association, and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
11. Check www.Meetup.com for potential local networking opportunities.
12. Review grants and fellowships that interest you (see Clark Bonilla for list).
13. Draft a grant or fellowship application/proposal (even though its months before the deadline).
14. Explore career pathways open to you by reviewing job descriptions on Policy Innovation group on LinkedIn; see “Promotions.”
15. Schedule a career advisement session with Clark Bonilla (he is here every summer).

And above all else, rest and enjoy yourself this summer!

Good luck on finals! — Clark Bonilla

Sep 01, 2011 to Dec 31, 2014

The Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks an intern each semester with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Mexico. Applications are due:

Fall Internship: July 15

Spring Internship: November 15

Summer Internship: March 15

Internship Description

These internships are designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an environment that successfully mixes academic study with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in a variety of projects such as conference organization, library and Internet research, assistance with the preparation of publications, and administrative assignments in support of Center activities.

Additionally, interns will assist in the Mexico Institute’s development of multimedia resources, contributing to a podcast series and managing content on the Mexico Portal.

Eligibility Requirements

Successful applicants should have strong research and/or administrative skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently and collectively as part of group, and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program. Strong writing skills and language ability in both English and Spanish are essential. Translation experience will be considered an asset.

The Mexico Institute hires one graduate or undergraduate intern for each semester. This is a paid internship.

Application Instructions

To apply, send your resume, a letter describing how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 3-5 page writing sample. Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work.

All materials should be submitted together by the due date to Miguel Salazar at miguel.salazar@wilsoncenter.org For more information about the Mexico Institute and the Woodrow Wilson Center, visit our website.

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/internships-the-mexico-institute

Application materials are due:

Fall Internship: July 15

Spring Internship: November 15

Summer Internship: March 15

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. An individual selected for a paid internship will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability prior to being appointed.

The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns.

Miguel Salazar
Mexico Institute
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza – 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
20004
United States
Phone: +1 (202) 691-4000
miguel.salazar@wilsoncenter.org

As part of the effort to increase its positive impact on economic growth in the state of Georgia, the GFTZ aims to expand FTZ participation among companies doing business in Georgia. The GFTZ is seeking one intern for Fall Semester 2012 to contribute directly to this effort.  The intern will complete an in-depth research project to generate a list of 20 prospects for the GFTZ program.  A carefully researched prospect list will allow GFTZ to create a focused marketing effort that will reach the intended targets and eventually expand participation in the program.

Intern responsibilities include:

• Before beginning the project, the intern will undergo training and orientation (both supervised and independent) to become familiar with the Foreign-Trade Zone program.
• The intern will work with Project Director to obtain relevant data on national FTZ trends. He/she will then utilize the available data to discover which industries are top users of Foreign-Trade Zones.
• He/she will perform independent research to identify companies in these industries that are doing business in Georgia.
• The final product will be a list of 20 companies that are prospects for FTZ participation in Georgia. The intern will also submit a report explaining his choices.

About the Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone:

Georgia stands at the crossroads of the Americas with the world’s busiest passenger airport, two deepwater ports, and the most extensive surface transportation network in the country. In 2010, $28.7 billion in exports and $60.2 billion in imports passed through these ports, making us the 12th-largest export state and 9th-largest import state in the U.S. The Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone nurtures this environment by removing trade barriers and providing incentives for existing and prospective companies to establish or expand operations in Georgia. Specifically, the GFTZ establishes and maintains federally approved Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) in Georgia, enabling companies to save money on imported merchandise by diminishing import duties, as well as streamline formal customs entry procedures. The program serves to stimulate Georgia’s economic growth and development through the retention and creation of jobs and also helps expand the tax base.

The Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone offices are located in the Centergy One building at Technology Square.

Opportunity for Intern:

This is a valuable opportunity to gain insight into economic development in the state of Georgia as well as the federal Foreign-Trade Zone program. The intern will make a direct contribution to the GFTZ marketing strategy by performing research to identify prospects for the GFTZ program. The in-depth research project will allow the intern to learn about international trade and competitiveness as it pertains to companies doing business in the state of Georgia. Furthermore, each intern will receive an orientation and training materials that will help him/her become familiar with the national Foreign-Trade Zone program, as well as the Georgia FTZ and its participating companies.

This is a part-time (approximately 10 hours per week) internship that will begin in August 2012 and conclude in December 2012. The intern will be expected to work independently, but will have access to GFTZ office space and research materials. The intern will meet with the Project Director at least two times per month to review progress on the project. He/she will also submit (via email or in person) a weekly progress report, which will be based on a predefined set of deliverables for the project. Because the majority of the project will be completed off site, the intern will also be expected to keep track of his/her work hours. GFTZ will provide a stipend of $1500 for the semester, payable twice monthly.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior with a 3.0 minimum GPA. In addition, he/she must be an independent and organized self-starter with excellent research and writing skills.  Preferred majors include Business, Economics, Public Policy, International Affairs, and International Logistics.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to: Rebecca Coppedge at rpope@georgiaftz.com. Position is open until filled.

Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone

75 5^th Street N.W., Suite 1000

Atlanta, Georgia 30308

www.georgiaftz.com

WASHINGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CS
FINAL DEADLINE: June 1, 2012

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, 12 academic credits, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by policy experts. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

• Aerospace Industries Association
• American Legislative Exchange Council
• Children’s Rights Council
• Congressional Offices
• First Book
• Foreign Embassies
• Institute for World Politics
• New Leaders for New Schools
• Philanthropy Roundtable
• U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. Department of Justice
• U.S. Department of the Treasury

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
• Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
• Classes – Full-time course load in political science and economics accredited by Ohio Northern University
• Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
• Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
• Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
• Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of June 1, 2012. For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCInternships.org/CS or contact Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Manager at dfaught@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.

1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009

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She was awarded a competitive fellowship from the Collegio Carlo Alberto in collaboration with the university. Breznitz will be researching the definition of clusters, in particular, she will collaborate with colleagues from around the world to conduct multiple case studies of industrial clusters in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. Breznitz was also awarded, but declined a visiting fellowship at the Said Business School in Oxford.

Sebastian Thrun recently left Stanford University and started Udacity. Udacity is an online university that seeks to reach the 99% of the world population presently excluded from high-quality higher education. The first class on Artificial Intelligence, which was offered in conjunction with Stanford, attracted 160,000 students, of which 23,000 graduated with Stanford-level qualifications. The speaker will discuss his experience with traditional forms of education, and speculate on what higher education may look like in the digital age.

Speaker Bio

Thrun is co-founder of Udacity, a Google VP, and a Stanford Research Professor. At Google, he runs Google X, home to the Google self-driving car project and the recently announced Google Glass. Udacity is a XXI Century University, which seeks to democratize higher education. Thrun is one of the youngest people ever to be elected to the National Academy of Engineering; he has published more than 350 papers and 11 books. He also was the winner of  the DARPA Grand Challenge.

Directions and Parking

Location:

The C21U Town Hall is held at LeCraw Auditorium in the College of Management, located at 800 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. The auditorium is located on the first floor, near the West Peachtree Street building entrance.

Parking:

The best place to park is at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center/Technology Square parking deck located at 770 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308.
To reach LeCraw Auditorium from the parking deck, cross Spring Street and continue walking up Armstead Place NW. Enter the College of Management building through the last door before West Peachtree Street. LeCraw Auditorium will be on your right after the elevators.

For further information about directions and parking, please see: http://mgt.gatech.edu/about_us/map_directions.html

The IAC Student Advisory Board is hosting the First Annual IAC Student Appreciation Day on Friday, April 13 from 10am to 2pm in the Skiles Courtyard. Come get your free IAC t-shirt and enjoy some popcorn, cotton candy, and fun activities! This is our chance to come together as a liberal arts community to celebrate everything that our students and faculty have accomplished this year.

Can’t wait to see your there!
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SUMMER

PHIL 3127 (Oxford)                Philosophy
PUBP 3000                        Politics
PUBP 3020                        Core
PUBP 4140                        Politics
PUBP 4260                        Science & Technology
PUBP 4803 Negotiating Sustainability    Environment and Energy

FALL

PHIL 3105        Philosophy
PHIL 3115        Philosophy
PHIL 3127        Philosophy/S&T
PHIL 4176        Philosophy/Environment and Energy
PHIL 4803 (Food)    Philosophy/S&T/E&E
PUBP 3000        Politics
PUBP 3201        Social and Urban
PUBP 3214        Politics/S&U
PUBP 4111        S&T
PUBP 4140        Politics
PUBP 4410        S&T
PUBP 4823 (Water)S&T/E&E
PUBP 4843 (Biotech)    Philosophy/S&T

About the Program

The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program seeks students pursuing degrees in a variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:

Engineering — Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum.

Sciences — Biological, Computer, Information Technology, Geology, Math, Microbiology, and Physics.

Social Sciences — Economics, Organizational Psychology, Political Science, Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, National Security and Sociology.

Business — Accounting, Finance, Management, and Business Administration.

Program Objectives

• Building Technical Experience
• Improving Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
• Exploring Career Opportunities

Technical Experience

Interns gain 10 weeks of substantive professional and technical career experience while working side-by-side with an assigned mentor who is a subject matter expert in the U.S. Department of Energy. Mentors will help students tailor their practical work experience to the larger context of their professional interests.

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

Interns participate in workshops that are designed to develop well-rounded leaders. Workshops may address topics such as time management, development of a professional identity, or effective communication skills.

Career Opportunities

Students have an opportunity to network with experts throughout the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories. By attending business meetings, scheduled field trips and planned activities, students have a chance to explore career opportunities on a daily basis.

Eligibility requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have earned at least 24 semester hours (39 quarter credit hours)
• MUST BE ENROLLED (and provide proof of enrollment) as a full time undergraduate or graduate/professional student in an accredited institution of higher education in the fall 2012
• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.8 (minimum) or above on a 4.0 scale

Applicants must also demonstrate the following:

• Leadership potential
• Commitment to public service
• Interest in energy-related issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Will only minority students be considered for the DOE MEISPP internship? 

Please note that the selection of interns is not premised upon racial factors or preference nor are individuals penalized based upon racial factors. Students from all accredited institutions of higher education can apply and will be considered; however, all applicants MUST be enrolled (fulltime) as a student in the fall of 2012.

Application

To apply for the 2012 MEISPP internship the following documents must be recieved
by Mar 31, 2012:

• Application (apply online)
• Official Transcript(s)
• Two letters of Recommendation

Please mail application materials to:

Paula Earle
MEISPP Program Coordinator
Proxtronics, Inc.
85 South Bragg Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22312

Applications will not be considered unless all required documents have been received by the deadline.

For additional information, please email the MEISPP team at pearle@proxtronics.com.

How Will I Know if I am Selected?

Applicants selected to participate in the 2012 Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program will be notified within 45 days from the submission deadline (Mar 31, 2012). Selected applicants will receive an official offer letter within 10 business days of being notified.

Applicants who are not selected to participate in MEISPP will be notified as soon as possible after the selection committee has made their decision.