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About Dr. Jamie Pinchot

Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Robert Morris University

Ph.D. Student Ivan D’Souza and Professor Mishra Win Distinguished Paper Award at EDSIGCON 2023

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Congratulations to Ph.D. ISC student, Ivan D’Souza (Cohort 23), and Dr. Sushma Mishra! Ivan and Dr. Mishra won the Information Systems Applied Research Distinguished Paper Award from the 2023 ISCAP Conference on Computing Education + Information Systems Applied Research. This year’s EDSIGCON was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 1-3, 2023.

Their winning paper was titled “Insights for the next viral outbreak: An information systems applied research based on lessons from COVID-19.” All conference paper winners can be found here:
https://iscap.us/proceedings/2023/best.html

Pathways to Computing Internship Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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The Pathways to Computing Internship Program (PCIP) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a 10-week summer program that provides undergraduate students with learning opportunities in computer science, computational science, and mathematics. Students will be mentored by ORNL research and technical staff and make contributions to projects in diverse domains including computer science, health data science, and climate science. In addition, students will gain valuable skills needed for a successful career in computing fields. Selected interns will have access to ORNL’s leadership-class facilities, including Frontier, the world’s fastest supercomputer and first to break the exascale barrier.

Appointments will start on May 28, 2024 and will end on August 2, 2024. Dates for individual appointments may be flexible to account for academic calendars and trimester schedules.

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee (Knoxville Metropolitan Area)

Compensation: $750 per week stipend, housing allowance of $250/week ($1,000 towards reimbursement of expenses related to travel to Oak Ridge, TN for the appointment period)

Application deadline: 1/15/24

For more information: https://education.ornl.gov/pcip/

IUP Paid Summer Program to Learn Chinese

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IUP is offering a unique opportunity this summer for Computer Science/Cybersecurity students from across the nation interested in learning the Chinese language and exploring the ample opportunities such skill can give them upon graduation. We are offering a paid summer program that will teach Chinese to its participants. Program highlights are given below. If you are interested, you are encouraged to complete and submit an application very soon. Please email chinese-immersion-program@iup.edu if you have any questions. Program details: 

  1. A stipend of $6,000 for program and follow-up activity completion.
  2. The program is entirely free for participants, including lodging, travel, and meals.
  3. Application deadline is November 17, 2023.
  4. The 10-week summer program includes online and face-to-face instructions.
  5. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
  6. Fun and exciting cultural activities and experiences.
  7. The program targets current sophomore and junior students but interested freshmen are also encouraged to apply.
  8. Attendance of a conference in Maryland in which all participants will be introduced to various cybersecurity careers requiring proficiency in language and have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the DoD and other federal partner organizations.
  9. Complete information about the program including online application, flyer, brochure, etc. can be found on its website at https://www.iup.edu/cybersecurity/grants/dod-lang-immersion-project/index.html.

Federal Workforce Information Session and USAJobs Primer

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Tim Dauk will be on campus on Tuesday, October 10th to present on how to apply for a job in technology in the Federal Government. The presentation will be held in the Wheatley Atrium from 4:30 – 5:15. Information on the presentation and speaker is listed below. Students will be awarded 1 hour of SET credit. Pizza will be served. 

Abstract:  Applying for positions in the Federal Government can be quite different from applying for private sector jobs. This session will go over some of the differences. Benefits and position requirements will be discussed.  A brief tour and familiarization with USAjobs.gov will be provided.  Finally, time will be reserved for questions and answers.

Bio: Tim Dauk joined the PA Air National Guard in 2002 as an aircraft maintainer, specializing in RF systems, such as radios and navigational aids.  He became a federal employee in August 2006 doing the same.  He then moved to Quality Assurance in maintenance.  Currently, he fills the role as an Information Systems Security Manager.  His duties include vulnerability scanning, risk management, communications security, and emissions security.  Tim currently has a Security + certification, and is working toward CISSP and CAP certifications. Tim is a recent graduate from RMU earning a B.S. Digital Forensics & Cyber Security in May 2022. 

RMU Writing Center

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The RMU Writing Center offers free, virtual tutoring for RMU students, both graduate and undergraduate, online and onground. Tutoring is provided by writing professionals (we are not peer tutors) and begins Monday, Aug. 28th, 2022 (the Center will be closed on Labor Day). 

Individuals seeking tutoring are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance with a tutor:

The fall 2023 hours of the RMU Writing Center are as follows (use the links above to book appointments): 

Monday: 9:30am – 10:30am (Beno-Young)
Monday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm (Ruzich)
Wednesday: 9:30am – 10:30am (Beno-Young)
Wednesday: 12:30pm – 3:00pm (Beno-Young)
Friday: 9:30am – 10:30am (Beno-Young)
Friday: 12:30pm – 3:00pm (Beno-Young)
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Wandel)

Further information can be found on the RMU Writing Center website: rmu.edu/WritingCenter.