Olin MS/Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management is a rapidly growing field for which graduates are in high demand.  Students with technical, quantitative backgrounds tend to be very successful in this area and lead fulfilling careers.

The MS in Supply Chain Management integrates a cutting edge curriculum with hands-on industry projects, and combines Supply Chain depth with a solid general management foundation (including Strategy, Marketing, Negotiations and other relevant functional areas). Full-time work experience is not required and students may enter this program directly upon completion of their undergraduate degree.

This is a rigorous one-year program taught by renowned faculty in this field.

• Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts of supply chain management, innovation, project management, operations strategy and integrated risk management.
• Develop a broad, cross-functional managerial perspective.
• Utilize state-of-the-art tools for designing and managing world-class supply chains.
• Engage in experiential learning simulations, negotiation exercises and case studies.
• Apply your skills and knowledge in hands-on projects for corporate partners of Olin’s Boeing Center for Technology, Information and Manufacturing (BCTIM).

Please visit the Olin MS/Supply Chain Management website to learn more about the program http://www.olin.wustl.edu/academicprograms/MSSCM/Pages/default.aspx. 

Please contact Nikki Lemley, Associate Director of Specialized Masters Programs Admissions for details.  nlemley@wustl.edu

LOFT ExxonMobil Fellowship- Deadline May 6, 2011

ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publically traded International oil & gas companies, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowships in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for Hispanic college students.
 

Selected students will be exposed to a top quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program.  Each student will be paired up with one of ExxonMobil engineers/scientists to learn how their knowledge is applied in a corporate setting.

Fellowship components:

·         Five 1-hour meetings with mentor (virtual or in person)

·         Participation in the Harvard-certified ExxonMobil mentee program (on-line), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to the culture and vast career opportunities with the company

·         $ 1,000 educational grant

·         The possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship

This opportunity is open to 20 sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students attending a 4 year college or university with declared primary majors in:

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Chemical Engineering

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Civil Engineering

Other majors considered:

·         Environmental Engineering

·         Computer Engineering

·         Materials Engineering

·         Industrial Engineering

·         Physics

·         Mathematics

·         Chemistry

·         Geology

·         Material Sciences

Requirements:

·        Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student attending a 4 year college or university

·        Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above

·        Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

·        Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application.

* Additional details and application: LOFT ExxonMobil Fellowship Application

Interested candidates must email completed application package to Anita Galiano at anita@hispanicheritage.org by May 6th.

Illinois Tollway Engineering/Planning Intern, Application Deadline: April 27, 2011

Department: Engineering/Planning
Position: Engineering/Planning Intern
Salary: $12-14/hour

Description:
This position will assist the Planning Division/Engineering Department with a variety of tasks including research and data collection for best practices and agency comparisons, environmental investigations and capital budget and construction schedule development. The Intern provides support to the Deputy Chief of Engineering for Planning. The incumbent works closely with the Environmental Unit and the Deputy Chief of Engineering for Planning by investigating facts, reviewing documents, interviewing outside agencies, and researching best practices. The Intern will gain exposure to many areas of Engineering, including all aspects of the planning stages, administrative review, contracts, environmental issues, energy consumption and construction schedule development.

Education:
Preference will be given to applicants studying Engineering, Environmental/Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or Urban Planning. Planning or public policy students are preferred.

Desired/Required Skills:
-Access database and GIS experience desirable.
-Candidate should be available 15-20 hours per week with reliable transportation.
-At the time of application prospective candidates must provide a writing sample, references and a recent transcript.
-Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills are necessary in the performance of duties.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Power Point.
-The Intern interacts with various Tollway personnel, within and outside the Engineering Department, and with various professionals, individuals, public bodies and agencies outside the Authority. Therefore, strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Please forward Resumes and Additional Information to:Illinois Tollway/Employee Services
Attention: Debra Marzec
2700 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, Il 60515

Job Opportunity: Illinois Department of Transportation

Who?
Students who have completed a minimum of one year of college courses.in engineering

What?
Student Summer Engineering Program

When?
May 16th through August 31st

Where to apply?
Student employment opportunities will be posted on the lOOT website at http://www.dot.state.iI.us/techapp/internships.html from April 4th through April 15th

$14.15/hr for Downstate, IL, $15.55/hr for Chicago, IL