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About Dr. Jamie Pinchot

Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Robert Morris University

May 2025 FLEAP Opportunity: Study in Ireland and Scotland

If you are wanting to travel abroad while earning credits, CIS is offering a 3-credit FLEAP course called INFS 3100 Global Perspectives of Information Technology, taught by Dr. Karen Paullet. Last year students studied in Portugal and Spain. This year, the class will travel to Ireland and Scotland. Students who are accepted into the program will enroll in the course in the 2nd 8 weeks of the spring 2025 semester, and then will complete the travel portion of the class in May 2025.  Applications are being accepted until December 2nd.  

The FLEAP application and other information, including the program fee, are included on this website:

https://www.rmu.edu/academics/provost/cge/study-abroad/fleaps

BNY Resume Review

Join us for an interactive resume review event where students can gain valuable insights from BNY professionals. Attendees will learn essential tips for creating standout resumes followed by a personalized feedback session to refine resumes.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
3:00pm – 5:00pm
@ Massey Lounge

Don’t miss this time to make your resume SHINE for potential employers.

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME, and we highly suggest bringing your laptop and a physical copy of your resume.

You must RSVP here to attend:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSwztJ_DPMbozHIWoiBLltB3EvuzcqO0GZIU9kNlgFc0X6Ng/viewform

Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2024

The Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2024 event is a powerful showcase of Pittsburgh as a global robotics hub, with 130+ organizations and over 4,000 attendees expected. We encourage you to attend this event as the people and vendors you meet and the advancement you see in the world of Robotics may help you better understand where the innovation is heading. Attending may also help you identify a career path.

Event Timing: Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Event Address: David Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out the student interest form here by November 14th:
https://forms.gle/QVyc2j7eyf6cJfnf8

Important Notes for Students:

1. You should obtain permission from all instructors whose classes you will miss prior to attending this event!

2. If there is adequate interest a bus will be provided from RMU to the Convention Center and back.

3. If attending, you will need to register yourself for a ticket to this free event at:
https://www.robopgh.org/robotics-discovery-day

RMU Tutoring for Fall 2024

The RMU Tutoring Center for Fall 2024 now offers tutoring services in Master’s level Data Analytics and Cybersecurity.

The tutoring sessions are held at the Tutoring Center located in Nicholson 415 at the top of the Rotunda.

Koushik Reddy Donthireddy provides tutoring for courses INFS-6010, INFS-6040, INFS-6240, INFS-6510, INFS-6720, INFS-6460, and CYMS-6210. His available times are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Nikil Krishna Settipalli offers tutoring for courses INFS-6010, INFS-6240, INFS-6510, INFS-6630, INFS-6720, and CYMS-6210. His available times are Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:45 am to 1:15 pm.

Please note that all times are subject to change.

For the most up-to-date schedule please check the schedule linked to  rmu.edu/tutoring  or schedule an appointment via  rmu.edu/navigate or email rmututor@rmu.edu

Information Technology Internship at North American Dental Group

North American Dental Group (NADG) is the fastest growing dental services organization of scale in the United States and today consists of a network of over 250 dental practices in 15 states and 25 regional markets, and recently have become the first Transatlantic Dental Service Group! Our entrepreneurial culture and maniacal focus on patient care serve as a great platform to become an innovative and dynamic industry leader.

They are looking for an Information Technology Intern.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the NADG IT Leadership team, you will provide our internal IT Department assistance in project management, data research, pricing research, hardware, and software installations.

Provide technical support to non-technical staff in our dental practices, by phone/ticketing system. Troubleshoot computer and printer-related issues. Install and update software when assisting with IT Service Desk. Create research reports, Excel files and PowerPoints to assist in vendor evaluation cost savings initiatives. Assist with projects within the department that require outreach to each of locations for a data gathering project along with cleanup and documentation processes set forth by the IT
Leadership Team.

● Must be highly reliable
● Ability to prioritize projects and research, with the ability to meet goals and deadlines set forth by your manager
● Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
● Must work effectively with others in a team environment

Advanced level of skill set using Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Project management tools such as Smartsheet and IT management systems such as Kaseya and IT Glue, a definite plus.

Experience / Background Preferred:
● Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science majors preferred
● Entering Junior or Senior Year
● Relevant IT, software experience

Additional Details:
● Hourly Rate: $18
● Flexible to accommodating an intern’s (part-time) schedule as needed, i.e. 20-40 hours per week
● Relevant IT, software experience
● Interested candidates should email their resume to: Michael Semanovich, VP, IT Project Management and Customer Support at semanovichm@nadentalgroup.com