Year: 2022

Paid Summer Internship: IDEAL Program for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders

United Arts is announcing the Internship for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders (IDEAL) program for summer 2023!

The Opportunity: The IDEAL program offers paid internships in arts administration to undergraduate students from demographic backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership.

  •  Over ten weeks, students are paired with both an arts organization in Wake County, NC and with a mentor from the community; Interns will gain experience working on real-world projects, participate in professional development, attend cultural activities.

Go Deeper: Learn more on IDEAL’s webpage and check out this info video (captions/transcript available upon request).

Great fit for: Aspiring arts administrators / Those interested in nonprofit work / Those who identify with a historically underrepresented group, such as a cultural identity, one or more disabilities, or are from a low-income background

How to Apply: The application is online and will be available through a January 31, 2023 deadline

There’s Still Time to Register for CofC’s Spring MCAT Prep Course

The Opportunity: A peer-led MCAT prep course to help prepare students planning to apply to med school in summer of 2023.

  • The course meets Saturdays starting in February 2023.

Save Big: The cost of the course is $950 including all materials (most commercial classes are $2000 and up).

Benefits: By the end of the course, students should be…

  • Knowledgeable in each of the sciences covered by the MCAT (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, social sciences).
  • Well-versed in the various strategies and approaches useful for each MCAT section.
  • Proficient in reading and breaking down complex passages, particularly for the CARS
  • Familiar with the format of the MCAT and comfortable taking a full-length
  • Confident, relaxed, and well-prepared when test day arrives

How to Register: Register through CofC’s Online MarketPlace by EOD on Wednesday, December 14; if you miss the deadline but are still interested, Karen Eippert (eippertk@cofc.edu) to see if spots are still available.

Paid Summer Fellowship for Technologists: Hone Your Tech Skills and Make a Civic Impact

The Opportunity: The Civic Digital Fellowship and Civic Innovation Corps are paid 10-week summer fellowships for early-career technologists.

  • Fellows work in software engineering, data, design, or product management to deliver policy, improve systems, and strengthen products on behalf of the American people.

The Organization: Coding it Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering early-career technologists to innovate at the intersections of technology and public service in local, state, and federal government offices across the United States.

Great Fit For: Aspiring technologists / Software engineers / Data scientists / Civic-minded project managers

How to Apply: Applications open on the fellowship website starting January 4 and close on January 20; apps are reviewed on a rolling basis so aim to submit yours early!

Research Assistant Position: Help Develop Medical Science Leadership Programs

Dr. Angela Passarelli, Associate Professor of Management, is looking for a research assistant to help enhance several leadership development programs focused on the medical science field.

The opportunity: Paid, semester-long research into health science leadership coaching will include literature reviews, designing surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports.

The benefits: Paid RA position ($12/hr); 6-10 hours per week (some remote work an option), eligible for independent study or Honors Immersed credit; supported by NIH grant.

Great fit for: Aspiring health science researchers / Future healthcare leaders / Women in STEM entrepreneurs

How to apply: Read below for the full position description, then submit a resume/cover letter/availability to Dr. Passarelli (PassarelliAM@cofc.edu). Deadline is Jan. 18.

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Position Description: Position available to assist with various research projects related to coaching for leadership development. Projects include:

  1. CREW: Coaching and Resources for Entrepreneurial Women (with MUSC)
  2. Competencies for Coaching Physicians and Physician Leaders (with Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School)
  3. Human-centered Leadership (with Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School)

Potential Duties:

  • Complete certification in the ethics of human subjects research
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Design electronic surveys using logic in Qualtrics
  • Oversee data collection
  • Analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data
  • Prepare reports
  • Meet regularly with research advisor and/or multi-institutional collaborators
  • Maintain confidentiality

Must be proficient with electronic data management systems, have strong attention to detail, and ability to communicate professionally.

Duration of position: Open for spring 2023, with possibility to extend through summer or additional semesters (6-10 hours per week, remote)

Is compensation available? Yes, $12/hr; can also be used as Independent Study or Honors Immersed credit.

How should students apply? Please email the following to Dr. Angela Passarelli at PassarelliAM@cofc.edu: (1) resume, (2) brief cover letter describing how this position relates to your academic and/or career interests, (3) spring course/work schedule

Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled (with a deadline of January 18, 2023). Note that January 31st is the last day to submit applications for individual enrollment courses. Students interested in this option are encouraged to apply early.

Nationally Competitive Scholarships Available

The Office for Nationally Competitive Awards has two scholarships available for students.

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.

The Boren Scholars and Fellows are undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in building a career in public service by applying their language skills, cultural knowledge and academic credentials.

Read more about both of these Scholarship opportunities below. Reach out to the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards for more information.

The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide that start between May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022. This cycle encompasses Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Academic Year 2023-2024, and Spring 2023 programs.

Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad can apply for a supplemental award of up to $5,000. The Critical Need Language Award is competitive and offered to a limited number of Gilman scholars each year.

The application is now live and available online at: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/  

Applications are due Tuesday, March 9th, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.

Questions or application help? Contact the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Awards offer up to $25,000 per year. 

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is February 1st, 2023 at 5:00pm EST. 

Questions or application help? Contact the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Technology Commercialization Internship Program.

Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Internship Program.

The Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Internship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to explore and contribute to projects that lie at the intersection of business and technology like machine learning, artificial intelligence, computing, data science, and biofuels. Students undergo intensive training as they join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) world-class national laboratory system, boost entrepreneurial thinking, and explore market opportunities.

Internships will be for 10-12 consecutive weeks beginning on or about June 5, 2023. Alternate dates may be considered depending on your class schedules and facility schedules.

As a program participant, you will:

  • Participate in and contribute to OTT mission-related research, technical and policy activities under the guidance of technology transfer experts and/or OTT staff.
  • Learn and collaborate with Technology Transfer specialists at DOE national laboratories working on commercialization efforts related to the OTT mission, and establish long-term relationships between yourself, technology transfer experts, and OTT staff.
  • Gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development.
  • Enhance your education and training in OTT-related fields and increase your future marketability in these disciplines.

Program Benefits

  • Stipend: $750 per week
  • Virtual appointments – no relocation required
  • In-person closing ceremony that provides interns an opportunity to showcase their summer projects – Travel arrangements and reimbursement will be provided.

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is January 16th, 2023.

Students may learn more here!

For additional information, there is a Zoom Info session being held on December 6th at 2:00pm. Students may register here!

Internship Opportunity at Knowledge Capital Group

Local healthcare consulting firm Knowledge Capital Group [KCG] seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented student with a healthy desire to grow in a challenging, respectful, and diversified work environment.

The opportunity: Responsibilities will include general office management duties, supporting staff on client deliverable production, conducting industry research and analysis, and other tasks as needed. The intern will interface with all members of the team and will report directly to Honors alumna Misty Antonacci, Consultant.

Great fit for: Marketing / Communications / Business administration Mathematics / Public health.

The benefits: Gain dynamic experience in a professional environment and hone your skills in marketing, business writing, communication, and more.

  • Honors Connection: There’s also potential for long-term, post-grad success with the company. Several Honors students who have interned with the company in the past excelled in their roles and were ultimately hired on as full-time employees upon graduation.

How to apply: Read below for qualification and compensation details, then submit your resume here! by December 21st, 2022.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled as a Senior [preferred] or Junior in the College of Charleston Honors College
  • Marketing and graphic design experience a plus
  • Business writing experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products; experience with MS Outlook a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated organization skills and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlines/time constraints

Compensation: $11.50/hour Between 8-12 hours/week on average

To apply: Please send your resume here, by December 21st, 2022. Learn more about KCG through their website (knowledgecapitalgroup.com), or read about KCG’s history with the Honors College here (https://blogs.charleston.edu/honors/2020/12/10/cofc-honors-student-is-4th-to-intern-for-knowledge-capital-group/).

The Honors Center Upstairs Study Space will be Closed Starting December 3

The Honors Center is getting a facelift. The college is making some upgrades to the upstairs space in the Honors Center, to make it a brighter and more welcoming spot to study. The downside: we have to shut down the space while they work.

This means the second floor of the Honors Center will be unavailable for student use beginning Saturday, December 3.

We realize taking the study space offline during finals is less than ideal, but the timeline was our best option to get most of the work completed during winter break.

If you’re looking for a spot to study, we’ve always found our friends in Addlestone Library to be incredibly accommodating.