Are you a second year at Georgia Tech? 

If so, you have the chance to be MADE into a successful sophomore at this year's Sophomore Summit!

The Super Sweet Sophomore Summit is a retreat for a diverse group of sophomores taking place February 26-27th.  At the Summit, you will have the chance to network, set personal goals, discuss campus and sophomore issues, and meet other sophomores wanting to make a difference on campus!  Will you be on the next episode of True Life: I'm Going to Sophomore Summit?

Bert Thornton, IM 68, and former president of Waffle House is this year's keynote speaker.

For more information on the Summit and to apply, please visit www.sophomores.gatech.edu.

Applications are available now and are due February 3rd.  

Brought to you by the Office of Success Programs and the SGA Sophomore Class Representatives.

Real world work experience related to your major is one of the best ways to build a strong and competitive resume! The Division of Professional Practice (DoPP) is here to help you find a great co-op, internship, or work abroad position. If you're interested in looking for a position for this summer or fall 2010, you should started by creating a new student account on our job database, P2D2 , and then attending an orientation session. More information on orientations can be found at www.profpractice.gatech.edu.

Resumes & Interview Workshop by Mass. Electric: Feb 11

Bill Burns and Elizabeth Montanari of Mass. Electric Construction Company in Boston, MA will be coming to campus on Thursday, Feb 11 to give two workshops (11AM-Noon and 4-5PM). Both workshops will cover resume writing and effective interviewing and will be held in the Bill Moore Student Success Center, President's Suite C&D. There will be free pizza and soda. Please RSVP to Ann Blasick at ann.blasick@dopp.gatech.edu including which session ( 11AM or 4PM ) you plan to attend. 

If you're thinking about studying abroad during Summer 2010, Fall 2010, or the 2010-11 Academic Year, now is the time to apply! (Most programs have a February 15 application deadline.) GT has over 80 semester programs and 25 summer programs to choose from, all of which offer credit towards your degree. For a list of programs, please visit our website. OIE holds general advising hours every Tuesday (11:30-12:30) and Wednesday (4:00-5:00) in 211 Savant. If you have any questions, please drop in for one of those sessions or send an email to study.abroad@gatech.edu.

   

                                         (Daniel Menear-Heaven's Gate)                   (Dave Coleman-Desert Berber)                

Ever wonder what it would feel like to make the connection between the known and the unknown?  Ready to challenge yourself by working beyond the traditional boundaries of coursework?  Interested in participating in something "hands-on" in your major? Undergraduate research can provide such experiences and the sophomore year is a great time to begin! 

Laura Armanios, an undergraduate who has worked on projects in both AE and French, describes research as "an opportunity to discover something new," and suggests that students "take the initiative" to get involved. Students can begin research at any time during their undergraduate career.  The UROP office strongly suggests students begin early so that they have the additional benefit of working on a multiple semester project.  This type of longer-term experience can lead to more independent work and possibly lead to results which contribute to a journal article or conference presentation. 

Georgia Tech undergraduates can participate in research during fall, spring, and summer semesters either for course credit (graded) or for pay under the direction of a faculty or graduate student mentor.  Research classes for course credit count toward free electives in most majors and discipline-specific electives in other majors.  Most students work around 9-10 hours per week on a project and receive 3 hours of course credit. Options for research also include full-time summer experiences both on- and off-campus and international research.

In closing, take the advice of recent ECE graduate Sunny Jolly who comments, "it's never too early or never too late to start in research... it's all about getting your feet wet... it's a place to get to know what you really like doing, so don't be afraid of it."

For additional information, including video interviews of several students, visit the UROP website.