Headliners & Kudos

Congrats, Amrit!

iac — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:21:57 +0000

This Kudo goes out to Amrit Rattan Bhavinani! In the latest issue of the Technique, The ANAK Society recognized Amrit as a member and congratulated him for graduating at the end of this semester. The ANAK Society is a highly sought after honor society which recognizes Junior and Senior students for exemplary leadership ability, personal achievement, strong character, and true love for Georgia Tech.

Kudos, Amrit. and mad respect.

Three Cheers for your new Student Advisory Board!!

iac — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:37:46 +0000

Congratulations go out to the twelve new members of Ivan Allen College’s Student Advisory Board! Kudos, ladies and gentlemen:

Crystal Xu	Erin Robinson	Nanki Walia
Elena Petrakieva	Katie Guebert	Casey Aultman
Aaron Hoodin	Austen Edwards	Jordan Kor
Michael Tallini	Steven Waugh	Allyn Woodward

The GT Honors Program is now accepting mid-year applications

iac — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:16:31 +0000

Beginning October 1st, the Honors Program will begin accepting mid-year applications from first year freshmen. Students should submit the following information to honorsprogram@gatech.edu with the subject heading of “Please consider me for the GT Honors Program”

Name

gtID#

Semester of entry

Answer the following question: “How do you hope to benefit from becoming a part of the GT Honors Program?”

This information is needed by 5pm on Wednesday, October 14th. For additional information regarding GT HP, including academic expectation, please visit http://www.honorsprogram.gatech.edu.

Info Session: Undergraduate Research Options

iac — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:00:40 +0000

Thursday, October 8, 2009 11am-12 Noon Student Center Room 301

Heard of the Research Option, but want to know more? Then, attend our fall information session on the option. We’ll discuss how to become involved, the requirements, and make suggestions on how to fit this into your schedule. We’ll also hear from at least one Research Option alumna on their experience with the program. For additional information, contact urop@gatech.edu.NOTE: Students planning on graduating with the option in Spring 2010 or later should be aware that changes are being implemented in the Research Option’s proposal and thesis writing course. The current 2-hour course (LCC 4700) will be replaced by two 1-hour courses (LCC 4701 and LCC 4702) which will better meet the option’s timeline. Students should contact the UROP office or the undergraduate coordinator for the school in which they are receiving the option for additional information. Students who have submitted an online intent form will be provided specific information on the transition via email.

For additional information on the Research Option visit: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/research_option/index.php

GT Executive Round Table-Apply

iac — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:35:20 +0000

Executive Round Table (ERT) is a professional forum where select Georgia Tech students, faculty, and industry members from the Southeast come together in a setting of open discussion. At ERT’s monthly dinner meetings, prominent guest speakers present to the members on a variety of topics pertinent to the business and social arenas. Each presentation concludes with a relevant challenge being posed to the ERT members who collaborate in a “round table” format on proposals to share with the group.

Executive Round Table is an elite group with a high caliber membership and rich history at Georgia Tech. ERT is unique among GT’s student organizations in its meritocratic structure of open engagement and equality of contribution between students, faculty, and industry members. These members come from diverse walks of life and seek intellectual challenge, professional development, and networking with other driven individuals. In the spring, ERT members travel to a resort location near Atlanta for a weekend conference which provides an in-depth development of a central theme. This conference represents ERT’s capstone program, and the experience is a journey of personal growth and camaraderie for attendees.

Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2nd. Interested students may apply online at www.gtert.org. Additional information about ERT and membership requirements are available on our website, and please feel free to contact Kaitlyn Frazier at vp.student@gtert.org if you have any further questions.

Progress Report Grades-Read

iac — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:45:56 +0000

On Friday, September 25th A grade of U or S will be issued for all 1ooo and 2ooo level courses to indicate if you are currently passing the course at the “midterm” of the semester. If you receive 2 or more midterm U’s you should strongly consider meeting with your Academic Advisor. There are many resources also on campus to assist you with your academic success from tutoring, mentoring to workshops and counseling. Your advisor can help you plug into these resources and offer assistance if you are considering dropping a course or change a course grade mode from graded to pass/fail.

October 16th!!!

Last day to drop individual courses with a grade of “W” by 11:59 pm ET.

Last day to apply for grade substitution.

Last day to change grade mode from letter grade to pass/fail (and vice versa). No changes to audit mode permitted after the last day of registration. www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/10a.php

Good Resources and Workshops:one-on-one tutoring- which is great because its on your own time and you can keep switching tutors as needed. http://www.successprograms.gatech.edu/academic_support/plugins/content/index.php?id=28

Stressbusters – (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

Do you have trouble meeting new people? Do you feel anxious when you are preparing to talk to a professor or give a presentation in a class? This one-hour workshop will provide tips on how to manage anxiety in social and academic situations and teach a relaxation exercise.

Workshops:

September 29th PLAYING GAMES WITH YOUR STUDY SKILLS. 3-4pm Room 321 Student Center or Wednesday September 30th 3-4pm Room 321 Student Center (attend one session only).
Explore ways to learn and organize nre mateial for maximum retention.

September 30th Stressbusters - (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM) Counseling Center
Do you have trouble meeting new people? Do you feel anxious when you are preparing to talk to a professor or give a presentation in a class? This one-hour workshop will provide tips on how to manage anxiety in social and academic situations and teach a relaxation exercise.

October 1st Overcoming the Stressors of Perfectionism & Procrastination – (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM) Main Library- Wilby Room (lower level)
Perfectionism and procrastination are key ingredients in recipe for stress and also for inefficiency. In this workshop, students will learn some strategies for overcoming perfectionism and for putting an end to procrastination, thereby decreasing their overall stress.

October 8th Don’t Believe Everything You Think – Using Logic to Address your Stress – (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM) Main Library – Wilby Room (lower level)
This workshop will help participants develop skills in recognizing and changing thought patterns that cause unnecessary stress an suffering. These skills are based on the principles of cognitive therapy, which have been shown to be effective in reducing stress and increasing well-being.

October 12th TO DROP OR NOT TO DROP: MAKING INFORMED ACADEMIC DECISIONS- Crescent Room Student Center
This interactive panel discussion will help you navigate the drop decision process and arrive at a conclusion that is right for you.

Other:

Academic Coaching
Academic Coaching is available to any Georgia Tech undergraduate student with an interest in developing their academic skills. Students can meet with one of our coaches on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis to review progress and develop study and time management skills. The individualized sessions are designed to help students set academic goals and remain focused on achieving them. Contact eric.moschella@vpss.gatech.edu 404.894.1970

Other Academic Resource Links: http://www.successprograms.gatech.edu/academic_support/plugins/content/index.php?id=6

Interested in Teaching?

iac — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:11 +0000

A representative from Southern Teachers Agency will be interviewing at Georgia Tech
Thursday, October 8, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Student Success Center

Submit resumes through Career Buzz by September 26:
https://gatech-csm.symplicity.com/students/

We look forward to meeting students who are interested in careers as teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators in private/independent PK-12 schools around the south. Please encourage your students to attend.

· STA works with hundreds of schools around the South.
· Certification not required for most middle- and high-school jobs
· Certification is required for elementary teaching positions
· Math, science & language majors strongly encouraged to apply
· Placement services are always FREE for candidates

STA provides personal service as you search for a great teaching job.
We are your advocate in a competitive job market.

Southern Teachers Agency
When only the best will do!

IAC Students Going to Provost’s Retreat

iac — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:03:55 +0000

Kudos to Joy Guan (EIA) and Toby Tatum (PUBP) for being specially selected to participate in the Provost’s Retreat on the Academic Experience of Undergraduate Students on October 5th. They are bringing lots of good suggestions from your Student Advisory Board, but is willing to hear more ideas if you have them.

Is All Your Drama not on Cable?

iac — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:34 +0000

GT Counseling Center presents Workshop: “Dealing with Relationship Stress”

Location: Main Library – Wilby Room (lower level)

Thursday, October 1, 11:00am – 12 noon

PURA Info Session for Spring 2010 Applicants

iac — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:00:42 +0000

What money to conduct Research? Then apply! Need help. Ask us. Applications for Spring 2010 salary awards are due Monday, October 19^th.

Applications for travel awards are accepted anytime up to one month before the conference trip, but not before you’ve been accepted to present your work by the conference. Funding may be limited for travel this year, so cost-sharing will be appreciated.

We encourage students to attend our next information session on PURA to be held Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 11am-12 Noon in Student Center Room 301. Eligibility, timing, and application tips and hints will be discussed. Plus, UROP staff are available to provide advice on proposals in progress.