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About Dr. Jamie Pinchot

Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Robert Morris University

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

National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair

If you are interested in cybersecurity, check out the CAE career fair:

National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair
Friday, September 27, 2024
9am-1pm Pacific
12pm-4pm Eastern

For more information:
https://caecommunity.6connex.com/event/virtual/students/login

Research Graduate Assistant Positions Open for the CIS Department

The CIS department will be hiring several Research Graduate Assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year, made possible through a grant. If you are a current Master’s or Doctoral program student in the department, you are eligible to apply.

Please see the following link for the full job description and to apply:

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/856/ci/en-us/job/498073/research-graduate-asistant

Applications will be reviewed starting on September 3, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.

Cybersecurity Internships Available through the VIVID Coalition – deadline to apply is August 25th

CAE in Cybersecurity Community
The Virtual Internship and Varied Innovative Demonstrations (VIVID) Coalition comprised of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Augusta University, University of Arizona, and Florida International University has internship opportunities available for college undergraduates.

Objective
The virtual internships will be offered to address the problem of helping students translate academic learning to cybersecurity practice and competency in a work role or job as well as the opportunity to earn as they learn.

Important Information
– Interns will work 20 hours per week for 8 weeks at $18.00 per hour
– Internship is 30 Sep – 22 Nov, 2024
– Remote Work
– Minimum grade point average of 3.0
– Must have completed at least one year toward a cybersecurity-related academic program
– Must be a U.S. citizen
– Selectees will be notified by 6 September 2024

Application Deadline is August 25th, 2024. Apply Now!

Application Form