Past Opportunities

Computer Science at Barnard College and the Vagelos Computational Science Center are proud sponsors of the Fall 2020 Diversity Hackathon (DivHacks) on October 23-25, 2020. DivHacks is Columbia University’s only student-led diversity hackathon, centered around celebrating underrepresented students in tech and entrepreneurship. 

This year, for the first time ever, we are happy to offer 36 hours of hacking, workshops, speakers, prizes and swag shipped right to your doorstep! We will have workshops and prizes for hackers of all levels and especially want to extend an invitation to beginner hackers. Join us *virtually* in reshaping the tech industry! 

Learn more at www.columbiadivhacks.com 

If you have any questions, please contact us at cu.divhacks@gmail.com

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Curious about computer science research? Looking to gain skills related to CS Research?

Apply to Barnard BEARS: Better, Enhance, and Advance Research Series, a new exciting program introducing Barnard students to what a career in Computer Science research might look like. You will hear from excellent CS women faculty about their experience in Computer Science research, be matched with a small group of peers and a local PhD student or postdoc based on overlapping research interests (such as security, theory, natural language processing, data science, machine learning, networks, human-computer interaction, and robotics), and develop a tight-knit community of Barnard women interested in Computer Science research.

Please join CS@CU for the next installment of Tuesday Topics with Alumni, October 20th at 3 pm ET with Sireesh Gururaja, CC '15, Team Lead, ML Ops and Internal Tools at Kensho Technologies, discussing FAANG Alternatives: Finding Meaningful Work Outside of the Tech Giants.

Zoom link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/92941026477?pwd=N1ZLb08vV0tETzgzcWxvaHBiRFp6Zz09

This semester ADI will again be hosting the CS mentorship program with a virtual edition. The program provides one-on-one mentorship from upperclassmen studying CS, mentor-led workshops, and bonding events. They have just opened applications for both mentors and mentees and they can be found through the following links:

Mentors - https://forms.gle/f6LB12KqcHWFMRTJ8
Mentees - https://forms.gle/7HrRQsUuqHFNubim6

Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is thrilled to announce that SIPA’s Digital & Cyber Group will be hosting its fifth annual and first fully virtual NYC area Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge through Zoom on October 30-31st, 2020.  Registration is open from now until October 9th, 2020.
 
Originally started by the Atlantic Council, the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge is a competition designed to provide students across academic disciplines with a deeper understanding of the policy challenges associated with cyber crisis and conflict, through a simulation exercise.
 
The competition will take place in three rounds over two days, and will be accompanied with technology demonstrations, panels with cyber industry leaders, and professional development events. 
 
Teams interested in registering can sign up here and check out their website https://sipa.campusgroups.com/dcg/home/  for more information. 
 
Please reach out to Cyber 9/12 Director, Danielle Murad at dm3529@columbia.edu with further questions.

Please join CS@CU for an exciting Tuesday Topics with Alumni October 13th at 3 pm ET with Kara Schechtman, CC '19.

Non-Profits: Tech for the Greater Good

Kara Schechtman, Data Quality Co-Lead at The COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic 

Zoom link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/92494310563?pwd=OW5QYVhZb1p4L1BzeFdUZUZSdDFVZz09

ADI, NSBE, WiCS, and CORE are hosting a forum on October 2nd, 6 pm EDT as a space for open dialogue among BIPOC undergraduate students and alumni about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome students to come to share their experiences and provide feedback to the CS department on ways in which the department can improve in these areas. Faculty will not be present, but all suggestions will be documented and shared with faculty. The department will then release a collective statement acknowledging the content and their commitment to enacting those changes. We hope you attend this discussion to share your stories to help make the CS community better. Register at tinyurl.com/bipocforum to receive the Zoom link.

Barnard Sustainability and SGA Sustainability Committee are convening a Campus Conversation Series and Citizens’ Assembly this semester to refine and advance our targets stated in the Climate Action Vision. They are reaching out to you to ask if you can join this crucial conversation. 

The series will focus on three topics:

1. Sustainability & Access: Affordability (10/13)

2. Climate Change in the Curriculum: Foundation (10/28)

3. Carbon Neutrality: Air Travel (11/18)

The Campus Conversation Series is open to all students, faculty, and staff. This series will identify steps our community can initiate targeting aspects stated in the Barnard Climate Action.

The Citizens Assembly will have selected campus community members developing recommendations based upon discussions at the Campus Conversation Series. Chosen applicants will receive a stipend of $150 for their participation and engagement. There will be a Citizen's Assembly Information Session on September 30th.

Students interested in engaging in these conversations, crucial to advancing Barnard’s Climate Action plan, should apply by October 2nd. 

Please join CS@CU for an exciting Distinguished Lecture October 7th at 11:40am ET with Dr. Meredith Ringel Morris of Microsoft Research. Dr. Morris is one of the world's leading accessibility, assistive technology, and human–computer interaction (HCI) researchers. She is a fantastic speaker and an amazing role model for students interested in how CS and AI can be used for social good. 

If you would like to meet with her 1:1 or in a small group sometime after her lecture, please reach out to Professor Brian Smith to arrange.

Collaboration as a Lens for Inclusive Technical Innovation

Dr. Meredith Ringel Morris, Microsoft Research

Zoom link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/98724605520?pwd=NVJKWGVCVDZ4K252aW5XV004TnpiZz09

This is part of the CS@CU 2020-2021 Dinstinguished Lecture Series.  You can find more information on this event and the series at https://www.cs.columbia.edu/bulletin/lectures/

Barnard Mathematics has organized two virtual lectures on mathematical aspects of current issues.  The first lecture, The Mathematics of Gerrymandering, is on October 7th, at 8:30pm.  Gerrymandering is the act of drawing political district lines to favor a particular race or party. They will discuss what gerrymandering is, do some hands-on gerrymandering of our own, highlight some recent issues with gerrymandering in North Carolina (ground zero for gerrymandering), and look at ways of using math to identify gerrymandering.

Here is the registration link for those interested:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeri-ayBjrAvzNxtV_UnB4UNJRutG07jJXvQ-XIoa_DWZDyjQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Women in Science at Columbia (WISC) is launching their Undergraduate Mentoring Program this semester and is excited to match undergraduates with graduate mentors in their field. For more information and to sign up for their Holistic Academic Mentoring Program and Research Project Mentoring Program, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/WISCmentoring. 

In this application form, they are advertising 10 undergraduate research projects in multiple different STEM fields. Please apply if you have an interest in any project listed.

Applications for the research projects must be submitted by October 1, 2020.  Holistic mentoring applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the Fall 2020 semester and you will be matched with a mentor as early as the first week of October. 

Columbia University Data Science Institute is pleased to announce that the Data Science Institute (DSI) and Data For Good Scholars Programs for Fall 2020 are open for applications.

The goal of the DSI Scholars Program is to engage Columbia's undergraduate and master students in data science research with Columbia faculty through a research internship. The program connects students with research projects across Columbia and provides student researchers with additional learning experience and networking opportunities. Through unique enrichment activities, this program aims to foster a learning and collaborative community in data science at Columbia.

The Data For Good Scholars program connects student volunteers to organizations and individuals working for the social good whose projects have developed a need for data science expertise. As "real world" problems with real world data, these projects are excellent opportunities for students to learn how data science is practiced outside of the university setting and to learn how to work effectively with people for whom data science sits outside of their subject area.

This year we have had an unprecedented number of projects; please give yourself enough time to read the project descriptions. For your application choose the TOP five projects of which you are most interested, eligible and qualified.

Please email questions to dsi-scholars@columbia.edu, see our FAQ, or register for the information session at 11:00am Eastern time on September 24th.

Applications are due by October 1st, 2020. 

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Rxxf9PVZ5IbuRoyy5slMz7kcC9-4ILWPPnyyWNV6nacppg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Want to know what makes your Linkedin profile get noticed? Not sure what kind of things you should post on there? Join CS@CU Tuesday, September 29th at 3:00 PM to hear from current and former Linkedin professionals (also Barnard alums) to hear top tips to make your profile stand out. 

Zoom registration required here! 

As we approach the academic year, join Beyond Barnard on August 20 at 5PM Eastern for Looking Back / Looking Ahead: A Conversation with Distinguished Alumnae.

The guests at this celebratory conclusion of Summer Colloquium are:

• Margaret Morton: Director of Creativity & Free Expression at the Ford Foundation
• Marina Metalios: Director at Urban Homesteading Assistance
• Jennifer Risi: Founder and President of The Sway Effect
• Keena McDonald: Executive Director of High Performance Computing/Grid at Morgan Stanley

With decades of experience in government, the arts, nonprofits, and corporate leadership represented on this panel, they'll discuss topics of career trajectories, resilience, planning in uncertain times, and looking forward to 2020-21. The event will be as a celebration of Summer Colloquium as a gathering to mark the start of the new academic year.

Please go to the link below to register for the event. https://barnard.joinhandshake.com/login?utm_campaign=uni_targeted_emails&utm_content=628973&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mass_mailer

Please email beyondbarnard@barnard.edu with any additional questions about attending.

This year the Grace Hopper Celebration will be virtual. The theme of the conferences is #TOGETHER WE BUILD. This celebration is produced by AnitaB.org. It is the world's largest gathering of women technologists, and will take place from September 29th through October 2nd.

Thanks to a generous contribution from BNP Paribas, Beyond Barnard is excited to provide free access to GHC for a limited number of students. All are welcome to apply for a Beyond Barnard slot, though particular consideration will be given to juniors and seniors who are declared computer science majors—and who have not previously been awarded funding. If you would like to apply for a Beyond Barnard-funded slot, here is the process:

• Fill out this form by July 25. A link to the form is also available in Handshake (see below). But please note that you must fill out the Google form. "Registering" on Handshake alone will not suffice.
• Recipients of a slot will be made by July 28
• Recipients will not be required to purchase a ticket through the Grace Hopper Conference site or put any money down for participation. Slots for participants have been pre-arranged by Beyond Barnard and selected students will be assigned a slot.
• Please be sure to read the application form carefully.

Again, preference is given to declared junior and senior computer science majors who have not previously received Grace Hopper funding.

Please send questions or concerns to Greg Triandis, Senior Associate Director of Employer Relations at Beyond Barnard, at gtriandi@barnard.edu.

This fall, WiCS and ADI are looking for Barnard and Columbia students who want to be involved in the organization of two upcoming hackathons in October - DivHacks, a Columbia-led diversity hackathon, and IvyHacks, a hackathon organized and co-hosted by students from several universities. Both hackathons will be completely virtual. More information about the two hackathons and positions available are detailed in the form. You may apply to one or both! The deadline is Friday, July 24th at 11:59 ET. 

Link to the application:  https://forms.gle/nWpM64ppL3ip1BpB7

Applications for the Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 cohorts of the CS@CS MS Bridge Program are open.

The Columbia University M.S. Bridge Program in Computer Science offers prospective applicants from non-computer science backgrounds, and those without programming experience, the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to build careers in technology.   

Interested individuals are invited to complete our CS@CU MS Bridge Prospective Applicants Form to stay updated on upcoming events, application details, etc. Application requirements as well as other program information can be found on the CS@CU MS Bridge Website as well as our FAQ Page. 

For additional information or any inquiries, please do not hesitate email at align-admissions@cs.columbia.edu.

Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) and the Columbia Lab-to-Market Accelerator Network (L2M) are seeking undergraduate students from Columbia College, Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science, Columbia General Studies, and Barnard for part-time (10 – 20 hours per week) temporary (6 – 8 weeks during June to August 2020) summer interns.  The internship will be run virtually, and will be compensated by the hour.  Interns would support CTV and L2M staff with a variety of projects, including market research; drafting marketing documents and business plans for innovations from Columbia’s research labs; assisting emerging Columbia startups; research potential industry partners for Columbia research; and other similar opportunities. Interns will be supervised by a specific CTV and L2M staff member, and will receive some opportunities for general mentoring and advising.

Applications submitted via this link (http://opportunities.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job/507476?lApplicationSubSourceID=) will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning June 15th until the positions are filled.

Join CS@CU for our weekly summer series event, Demystifying the Dissertation: PhD Research Discussions, which will feature a different CS@CU PhD student discussing their research interests every week all summer.  
This week's guest speaker is PhD Candidate Antonio Moretti, who will discuss his research topic, inferring spatial statistics and nonlinear dynamics, and what it's like to be a PhD student!  Please join Anthony Moretti’s Demystifying the Dissertation talk on June 5th from 1-2 PM EST. Zoom link below!And look for our weekly email invites to Demystifying the Dissertation: PhD Research Discussions!

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/95112108211?pwd=aHpwaWdYU2RVTzBoRDFtUXZJVXJNUT09

Meeting ID: 951 1210 8211

Password: 430028

After so much work and unprecedented challenges, Barnard Neuroscience & Behavior seniors are ready to present their research projects. We cordially invite you to participate to the Zoom presentation scheduled for May 5 (9:00am) and May 6 (2:00 pm), an occasion to celebrate the hard work and remarkable achievements of this group of students.

Here are the links for each session:

May 5 (9:00 am): https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/92501368794?pwd=RUJuNlFoK0lsVklFcVJyd1BpQTZTQT09

May 6 (2:00 pm): https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/97465142106?pwd=a2ZPajVWb1FRcGRxUkdTaWN2ZFgzQT09

The Columbia Data Science Institute's Center for Data, Media & Society is now soliciting applications for their Summer 2020 student research assistant positions. The purpose of the program is to identify promising undergraduate, masters, or graduate students to accelerate collaborative, high-impact research projects in the humanities (broadly defined). 

The Center for Data, Media and Society is interested in the human in data. It is composed of students and faculty who are engaged in both creative as well as research practices grounded in data. We study the ways in which we can use data to understand human behavior, and we address questions about how data and data processing are shaping how we work, how we live, and what it means to be a person in a networked, digitized world.

Funding is up to $2500 (depending on number of proposals and available funds).  Submission instructions are on their webpage at https://datascience.columbia.edu/new-media.  The application asks for the student’s up-to-date resume/CV and a brief statement of interest, no more than 250 words. Applications should describe the applicant's technical expertise, and optionally note their interest in particular projects.  The center helps match students to faculty projects.  (Students can also submit project proposals.  For this, the main requirement is to identify a humanities faculty and a DSI/computational research faculty member to serve as project mentors.)  Applications are due April 29, at 11:59pm ET; selected applicants will be asked by projects to interview the following week. 

More info: https://datascience.columbia.edu/new-media.  Application form: https://forms.gle/UXiZ7VCaHnS4CoLV9 

Summer plans on hold? Still looking for an internship opportunity?

In response to the unexpected changes arising from COVID-19, the Data Science Institute at Columbia University is pleased to announce a collaboration between its Campus Connections and DSI Scholars program. We're building infrastructure and running a mailing list so that we can communicate with you about the many exciting data science projects across the university that are currently recruiting. Opt-in at https://lists.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/dsi-2020summerresearch to learn about data science opportunities.

The Data Science Institute encourages women and underrepresented minorities to apply.

Please email questions to dsi-scholars@columbia.edu.

On April 23, 2020, SEAS Undergraduate Student Affairs will be hosting an event this week in collaboration with their undergraduate chapter of Society of Women Engineers.  It will be open to all Columbia and Barnard students and offer insight to students interested in the industry side of engineering/STEM fields, which may be of particular interest to Barnard students.

Through their partnership with Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D, they have worked to put together a panel of J&J employees to discuss their work in industry and the experience of being a woman in the field.  The employees have backgrounds in Data Sciences, Design, Product Management, R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality.

RSVP at tiny.cc/jnjswe (Zoom link will be emailed out the morning of the event)

The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is accepting applications from technologists for projects that will help mitigate the effects of COVID-19.  Winning teams will be allotted up to $15,000 over three months to execute their projects.  

If interested, please apply at the link below.

https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/covid-19-challenge-grant/

Sticking around for spring break? There are still a few spots left in the Athena Climate Challenge, taking place on March 21-22. 

(the last Saturday and Sunday of Spring Break, 9am-5pm on both days)

(Breakfast and lunch provided on both days.)

Global climate change is the challenge of the century, and the stakes are high. In New York City, we, especially frontline communities, are already experiencing the effects.

What’s the future YOU want to create? And how might you start with what’s possible today? As we think ahead to 2040 — or even 2080 — what interventions, right here and right now, will spark real, lasting change? In this weekend-long convening, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside your fellow Barnard students and across disciplines to develop ideas and solutions for our campus and city of the future.

Apply at https://athenacenter.z2systems.com/track//servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=athenacenter&emailId=4b7785d123d5f7ff4a80e08f05a181d14m819624b7&&linkId=2181&targetUrl=http://athenacenter.barnard.edu/challenges

In honor of Women's History Month, Facebook wants to celebrate YOU by supporting you through your academic journey in STEM.

Please join recruiters and software engineers who are excited to share their experiences navigating the tech world as women and who are eager to hear about your successes. This event will be on Thursday, March 26th at 5pm.

Space is limited so if you are interested in attending, please RSVP and submit a copy of your resume. We will follow-up with you to confirm your attendance by 3/6.

Learn more at https://womenintechfacebook-nyc.splashthat.com/, Password: FBWHM-NYC

Many universities have Research for Undergraduates (REU) programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).  These are paid opportunities for students from across the U.S. to participate in mentored summer research, typically for a 8 to 10-week program.  A list of programs funded by NSF’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering Division is at https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.jsp?unitid=5049.  Deadlines range, but many are in January.  Most programs are restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, but some are open more broadly.  Most programs are open to current juniors and sophomores.

Dialogues for Change: Careers and Climate Action

co-hosted by Barnard Sustainability and Beyond Barnard.

Talk with climate action trailblazers from across industries: activists, designers, journalists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, policy makers, artists, scientists, academics, and more.

Tuesday, February 11th, from 6:30-8:30pm in the James Room. RSVP here.

Columbia Data Science Society is excited to announce its second annual Women in Data Science mentorship program that lasts from February to April 2020, aiming to inspire and support more female-identifying students to join the data science field. During this mentorship program, we will have data science mentors (from Uber, Two Sigma and Facebook, to name a few) connect with a select group of undergraduate and graduate female-identifying mentee-students interested in pursuing data science careers. We are now accepting applications to become a mentee.

The application is due Feb 7th, 2020: https://forms.gle/iXajUDtZ8tNFoZRU6

Mentorship Program Highlights

There will be 3 key events held at Columbia (later dates are TBD):

• Women in Data Science Panel (February 21);
• Women in Data Science Mentor-Mentee Mixer (March)
• Women in Data Science Keynote Speaker and Workshop (April)

Mentors would connect with our mentees at least once a month outside of these scheduled events (in-person preferably if based in NYC; online if based outside NYC)

Summer 2020 research opportunity in computational and data science for undergraduate students:

Paid 10-week internship for undergraduate students at Michigan State University. Research areas include: computational chemistry, bioinformatics, computational biology, astrophysics, topological data analysis, machine learning, climate science, remote sensing and image processing. Funding provided for round-trip travel to MSU, accommodation and meal plan. Participants receive a stipend ($600 per week).

Program dates: May 18 - July 24, 2020

Apply here: https://icer-acres.msu.edu/apply/application/

Due February 11, 2020

Leveraging the incredible variety of skills and talent in CUIT and across various IT departments within the University – mentees will be given shadowing opportunities and exposure to new areas of operations while benefiting from the experience and expertise of their mentors, while mentors will have the opportunity to share their knowledge, insights and perspectives, resulting in a mutually rewarding personal and professional development experience for both individuals.

They will be conducting an info session by Latisha Lambert, Assistant Director, Talent Services andMykaella Fonacier, Generalist, Talent Services on Thursday, November 7 at 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM in Studebaker, CR 531 to further elaborate on this program. You can register at this link: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fspecial%2FPrivate&guid=CAL-00bb9e25-6dd8c4cd-016d-db81d24d-000016e2events@columbia.edu&recurrenceId=.

Those interested in participating in the Mentoring Program can also complete the appropriate application form below. All applications are due on Wednesday, December 4th.

The Student PIRGs are working at college campuses across America to turn out the youth vote for November 2020!

To say this year has been challenging is an understatement. From the global health pandemic to the collapsing economy to the civil unrest in our country, there’s a lot of uncertainty right now. But with the 2020 Election approaching, we know young people can make a big impact and shape the future of our country.

We had the opportunity to train 700 of student leaders this summer to become effective activists and organizers. All of them have had the opportunity to set up meetings with campus decision makers, learn how to digitally organize and plan strategic campaigns, and register thousands of students to vote. Not only have these students learned all the basics to become campus activists, but they've gotten to make an impact while doing it. If you want to continue this momentum into the Fall, join our team here.

Our main campaign this fall is our New Voters Project. On Election Day, young people will be the largest and most diverse group of potential voters, with distinct values and ideas. That's why we’re working with colleges’ student governments and other student groups this fall to make sure no one misses Election Day. We are looking for folks who are ready to make a difference on issues and help us increase the youth vote in 2020. We have internship positions for campus outreach, programs outreach, and spreading the world through media and social media. 

Click here to apply!

The event will take place virtually on Nov 5-6, 2020, and will highlight the application of data science techniques to problems of significant societal impact, such as global healthcare, renewable energy, criminal justice reform, and more. More information can be found on the event’s website: https://ds4sg.gatech.edu/.

The workshop is targeted towards advanced undergraduates or recent graduates considering graduate school in data science and related fields, including (but not limited to) computer science, economics, operations research, statistics, math, psychology, and public policy.  A short application form is required to participate, and can be found on the website here: https://ds4sg.gatech.edu/apply-here/, with an application deadline of Oct. 15, 2020. Students with backgrounds that are underrepresented or underserved in data science and related fields are especially encouraged to apply. 

The NYC Media Lab Summit 2020 is an online conference from Oct 7-9, 2020 that will bring together 1,000+ virtual attendees from NYC Media Lab’s core community—including media and tech executives, university faculty, students, investors, and entrepreneurs—to explore the future of media and tech in New York City and beyond.  Registration is free.  More info at https://www.nycmedialab.org/upcoming-events/summit2020.
 

Build your portfolio, pump up your resume, add credibility to your LinkedIn profile, gain simulated real-world experience, and speak to the world of cybersecurity based on your National Cyber League (NCL) virtual competition/game experience!

WiCyS is pleased to announce a partnership with Target and International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) to bring this cybersecurity competition/game training program to the WiCyS community and beyond!

This competition/game allows WiCyS and ICMCP players to showcase and build their skills through simulated real-world scenarios. After the game, players will receive an NCL scouting report that identifies player’s strengths/weaknesses. WiCyS and ICMCP members can then share scores on resumes and LinkedIn to showcase growth, progress, determination, grit, and glory!

Program applications close on September 28th at Noon. To apply, go here: https://www.wicys.org/ncl-cybersecurity-competition

Don't forget to register for this amazing NY Tech Meetup (NYTM) organized by the NY Tech Alliance.  They will be showcasing some of the latest and most powerful assistive tech allies can use to create more accessible and inclusive digital/physical spaces that empower people with hearing disabilities in the workplace. The conversation will be facilitated by Mariella Paulino, Founder of Project Hearing.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 (5:30pm-7:30pm ET).  It will be held online.  

To register, please visit the event Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/ny-tech/events/272800858/

The Blackstone Technology and Innovations team is pleased to invite you to attend our virtual tech meet and greet on Thursday, September 17th starting at 5:30 PM.

The event will kick-off with a brief overview session where you can learn about how our team drives innovation at Blackstone by building cutting-edge, game-changing technology, and about the roles we are actively recruiting for. After the session, you will have the opportunity to speak with some of our colleagues in a smaller group session.  

Please RSVP here before Tuesday, September 15th if you are interested in attending.

The fall ABCS program is a 10-week workshop series with Facebook software engineers across the country. These workshops are designed to help you master the knowledge, skills, and mindsets for a successful technical interview in industry. Although virtual, we hope that our ABCS program will offer an opportunity for you to get to know a community of peers, practice applied problem solving, and take advantage of mock phone screens to prepare for opportunities this fall. 

Participants will:

• Master key data structures and algorithms through applied practice answering the interview-type questions with peers and engineers
• Build comfort and confidence with interview best practices and mindsets that will prepare you for success at the whiteboard 
• Be empowered to drive your own development through curated practice materials and challenges

How to apply? 

If this sounds interesting, students can apply here. The deadline to apply is August 21st.  

When does ABCS launch? 

The Fall ABCS Program launches the week of September 14, 2020. We do have limited space so we urge students who are interested to please apply as soon as possible. We will host sessions on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM ET and 6:30 PM PT and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM ET and 6:30 PM PT for 1.5 hours. We ask that you can attend 8/10 sessions. 

What is the time commitment? 

Attend a virtual session one day per week. We will provide the dates and times in advance. 

Why are we doing this?

• Learning and development is important at Facebook. We are always encouraging each other to hone their skills and continue to grow. We want to provide you with resources to help you stay engaged, gain some new skills/experiences, and provide you with tools that can help in next steps with future job opportunities.
• Last Fall, 76% of our program participants landed competitive summer internships or jobs in tech. Even if it’s not at Facebook, we hope these skills will propel you into your next internship or full-time job!

Bluebonnet Data is a non-profit organization that partners with political campaigns across the country to offer data science fellowships for students in STEM programs. Bluebonnet fellows learn how to apply their technical skills to make an impact in electoral politics and are given an opportunity to volunteer on remote data teams for down-ballot Democratic campaigns.

As fellows, students will:

• Hone their coding and data skills

• Gain real-world experience on political campaigns

• Build connections in the civic tech space

For those interested in applying: 

To learn more, go to https://www.bluebonnetdata.org/fellows

To apply, fill out this form

For questions, email info@bluebonnetdata.org

The Blockchain in Practice (BiP) Program offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the field of nuclear non-proliferation, materials security and control alongside emerging technologies, such as blockchain. BiP is part of Stimson's Promoting Security & Prosperity PSP Initiative, which cultivates research, analysis, and on-the-ground activities to identify pragmatic policy solutions to some of today's most pressing threats to international security and economic vitality.

The Stimson Center's Blockchain in Practice Program investigates applications and implications of blockchain technologies or more specifically, distributed ledger technology, DLT for non- proliferation and international security. Efforts are currently focused on studying the impact of DLT on organizations and people within four main streams: nuclear safeguards, nuclear security, export controls and the peaceful trade of dual-use chemicals. The internship will be focused on DLT efforts that are cross-cutting with other programs at Stimson.

Internship Opportunities:

• Participate in Stimson Salons to learn about each Stimson program and connect with the many in-house experts
• Take part in program meetings with nonproliferation experts and key stakeholders within the field
• Build your professional network with one-to-one informational interviews and by attending internal and external events
• Research and develop an independent project to present at the Stimson Center
• Opportunity to write and publish a commentary on the Stimson website
• Contribute evidence-based and analysis-driven content to major program projects
• Collaborate with a creative, kind team of professionals who are dedicated to your success as a team member

Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Experience in nuclear or other nonproliferation issues is preferred, but not essential. Experience or education related to blockchain technology is essential.

Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week. Preference may be given to those available 30+ hours per week. Note, the Stimson Center will determine whether the internship may be conducted remotely. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and short no more than 5 pages writing sample as a single PDF to be considered. Once selected for an interview, candidates will be required to answer a short writing prompt of 1-2 pages. Apply today: https://www.stimson.org/careers/employment/.

Deadline to Apply: July 30, 2020

NY Tech Latina's first program is Latina Luminaries, a bi-monthly fireside chat featuring Latina leaders and executives doing amazing work in the Tech ecosystem. The series will be hosted on NY Tech Meetup's Instagram Live feed and moderated by Yvonne! This edition's guest speaker will be Gabriela Ferrara, Developer Advocate at Google. To join the fireside chat, follow NY Tech Alliance on Instagram at @nytechmeetup and tune into IG Live at 5PM on July 28th!

Keep an eye on this page to stay up-to-date with NY Tech Latinas.

The GTS virtual summer program is a paid opportunity to experience a range of the firm’s technology, business, and culture in 3-4 weeks, accomplished via a series of lunch and learns and an opportunity to work on and present a project to a group of our business leaders.

You will be exposed to the fundamentals of the technology underpinnings of the financial industry by working with individuals with a variety of backgrounds in technology and the financial field across all levels of seniority. GTS is a highly proactive, collaborative, and nimble firm and this program will reflect those tenets.

This is a remote opportunity where you can work from home, we require a commitment of 8-10 hours per week for the duration of the program.

Background & Experience:

• Educational background in STEM
• Rising college sophomores or juniors preferred
• Interest in a career in technology and software development
• Quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid U.S. work authorization

Further information on how to apply can be found on Handshake, linked below.

https://barnard.joinhandshake.com/login

Technica is the world’s largest all-women and non-binary hackathon, founded at the University of Maryland-College Park. We support diversity and inclusion in STEM, and work to create an environment that gives our hackers a safe space to build their ideas. As we approach Technica 2020 this October, we are excited to announce the Campus Ambassador Program. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate students from schools around the country to work closely alongside our 2020 Organizing Team!
 
Campus Ambassador responsibilities may include:

• Setting up Technica information booths on your campus (if it is safe to do so)
• Promoting Technica on social media
• Reaching out to clubs and student groups on your campus
• Helping students register for Technica

As a part of our merit-based perks system, Campus Ambassadors receive:

• Custom Technica merchandise (Last year, ambassadors earned exclusive Ambassador long-sleeves, Technica-colored laptop cases, and more!)
• Individual features on our social media pages

Any additional questions can be directed to brand@gotechnica.org. Those interested can apply at gotechnica.org/ambassadors! All applications are due by July 19th, but students who apply early will receive the best consideration. 

Social Builder, a nonprofit that provides tech education and community to women from underserved communities has scheduled two upcoming events, Women in Machine Learning, AI, & Diversity on June 2 at 6pm ET and Women in Cyber Security on June 23 at 6pm. 

Both of these events are part of Social Builder’s Women and the Future of Work Series, which seeks to take a forward look at work, careers, and the digital spaces which will define them. The intent is to introduce women to fields that will continue to grow beyond this pandemic and provide helpful tools and suggestions on how to take steps towards these new career paths. 

Name: Women in Machine Learning, AI, & Diversity

Date: June 2, 2020 

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Description: As technology advances, the need for skills in machine learning and AI continues to grow. However, these fields are unique in the types of ethical dilemmas they propose and codify. This event looks into the importance of diversity in answering these larger questions. Sign up here.

Name: Women in Cyber Security

Date: June 23, 2020 

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Description: Even during stay-at-home orders and the economic slowdown, the need for cyber security and well versed specialists is increasingly important. This event will feature women from the sector to talk about their work, experiences, and how they broke into this field. Sign up here.

After the Spring Lab, Mozilla now has a strong community of 2000 builders, looking for ways to build a better, healthier internet, and supporting each other in the process. There are a few summer programs open to all builders (faculty, students, professionals) with deadlines that have been extended until next week, including a startup incubator ($75,000) and MVP lab ($16,000). 

Mozilla Builders launched the "Fix-The-Internet Incubator" (https://builders.mozilla.community/) with 3 programs, great mentors, structure + builder community.  

1. Startup Studio $75K investment - cement the foundation of your startup

2. MVP Lab $16K award - build an MVP over 8 weeks;

3. Open Lab $10K prizes- explore + build product concepts with peer groups.

Apply at: http://www.mozilla.org/builders. Deadline: June 8th.

Please contact builders@mozilla.com if you have any questions.

The Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) is seeking an intern for the team working to address COVID in low and middle income countries. Current disease transmission models depend on a wide range of input parameters; exploring that space and identifying consequent model behaviors relevant to policy decisions is a high priority for intern contributions. Helping to communicating those outcomes to stakeholders through engaging visualizations is also desired, along with familiarity in the management of multiple, large (GB) data sets. Candidates should have strong Python skills and experience scripting tasks and visualizing time series data. 

The application process is on a very tight turn around; we need to extend an offer by June 12th. Internships at IDM are paid and typically 12 weeks long, although there could be flexibility in the duration of the engagement. 

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to mvangordon@idmod.org and expect to start as soon as possible, working remotely.

Hack the Northeast (HTNE) is the Northeast’s premier 36 hour hackathon for anyone, anywhere.  HTNE is here to empower the high school developer community by providing the resources to explore technology and turn ideas into reality. Whether you’re completely new to coding or a seasoned hacker, join us for a weekend full of workshops and mentorship to learn, connect, and have fun.

The Hackathon is a primarily computer science focused event where students can work in teams of 2-4 people to make a project (typically apps, websites, or games) to further their knowledge of computer science.  We will be hosting workshops that cater to a variety of skill levels, plus we will have experienced mentors available. HTNE is free and anyone can attend!

To register, please visit https://htne.devpost.com/.

In conjunction with the New York City Mayor’s Office of the CTO and Stack Overflow, IBM and Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) are pleased to invite developers, leaders, problem solvers, social innovators, and university students from around the world to join us in “Tackling COVID-19 and Urban Issues in NYC and Beyond” on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 21. 

Details on this exciting event below: 

What? Tackling COVID-19 and Urban Issues in NYC and Beyond 

Call for Code® - Tech for Good Series Presented by IBM & CGI U 

When? May 21, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET 

Where? Join our YouTube Live at 12:00 PM ET! (Link provided to registered participants prior to event.) 

Who? Developers, leaders, problem solvers, social innovators, and university students around the world who want to learn how to bring their ideas to life! All disciplines, with or without technical backgrounds, are encouraged to join. 

Why? In our ever-evolving world, it is critical that we use technology and its potential for good to help build more resilient communities. 

How? Students can register NOW with this link! 

Deadline to register is May 19, 2020 at 11:59pm ET.

Many universities have Research for Undergraduates (REU) programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).  These are paid opportunities for students from across the U.S. to participate in mentored summer research, typically for a 8 to 10-week program.  A list of programs funded by NSF’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering Division is at https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.jsp?unitid=5049.  Deadlines range, but many are in January.  Most programs are restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, but some are open more broadly.  Most programs are open to current juniors and sophomores.

The Data Science Summer School (DS3) is an intensive, eight-week hands-on introduction to data science for college students in the New York City area. As we are committed to increasing diversity in computer science, we strongly encourage women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Each student receives a $5,000 stipend for participating in the program, as well as a laptop.

DS3 includes both coursework in data science and group research projects. The summer school is taught by leading scientists at Microsoft Research, and is held at the new Microsoft Research office in the heart of New York City.

To learn more about DS3, please look at the program details and the frequently asked questions.

The D.E. Shaw group has postponed the Discovery Fellowship application deadline until April 26 and have decided to host the program online instead of in New York given the coronavirus situation. They will still be providing students with a $1,500 stipend.

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with more than $50 billion in investment capital, are happy to announce one of their 2020 fellowships for current sophomore women: the Discovery Fellowship from May 18 to 20.  If interested, please visit their fellowship program website. 

The Discovery Fellowship is a unique educational program that gives participants insight into their firm and industry. Over three days in May at their New York City headquarters, fellows will participate in a content-driven curriculum of interactive case studies and seminars led by notable speakers and the firm’s own analysts. They’ll also spend time with senior leaders of the firm, discuss career paths in finance with recent hires and long-tenured employees, and develop relationships with students from schools around the country. Fellows will also receive a $1,500 stipend, accommodations, and travel to and from New York City to ensure an immersive experience at their firm.

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with more than $50 billion in investment capital, are happy to announce one of their 2020 fellowships for current sophomore women: the Discovery Fellowship from May 18 to 20.  If interested, please visit their fellowship program website. Applications will remain open until March 22. 

The Discovery Fellowship is a unique educational program that gives participants insight into their firm and industry. Over three days in May at their New York City headquarters, fellows will participate in a content-driven curriculum of interactive case studies and seminars led by notable speakers and the firm’s own analysts. They’ll also spend time with senior leaders of the firm, discuss career paths in finance with recent hires and long-tenured employees, and develop relationships with students from schools around the country. Fellows will also receive a $1,500 stipend, accommodations, and travel to and from New York City to ensure an immersive experience at their firm.