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Accenture is thrilled to partner with international non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity for the 2017 U.S. Innovation Challenge – an event combining hands-on consulting experience with the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and land an Accenture internship. If selected to participate in this multi-round event, students will be partnered with Accenture coaches and use their analytical, strategic thinking, and creative problem solving skills to innovate – and possibly help implement – solutions to real-world challenges that are faced by our non-profit partner. Details about challenge dates, prized and eligibility are available below. Only students from select schools and programs are eligible to compete, and Accenture is pleased to extend this opportunity to University of Texas students. Please help us share information about this opportunity by forwarding the registration email (attached) LAH students who may be interested in participating. You can also find further details about the 2017 U.S. Innovation Challenge and watch highlights from past Challenges on our website at https://www.accenture.com/us-en/Careers/innovation-competition.
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Daily Archives: January 30, 2017
Journalism fellowship, National Security Hackathon and URJ panel discussion
American Press Institute Summer Fellow for 2017
Check out this website for more details.
National Security Hackathon (February 24-26)
MD5, a national security technology accelerator, is partnering with UT Austin to host a hackathon on February 24 – 26 at the Vault Space in north Austin. Undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, staff and others from the UT Austin community are invited to participate in this exciting event. Over three days, participants will work with 100-150 innovators from the DoD, UT Austin and the Austin community to tackle some of the toughest Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) challenges by developing hardware and software concepts focused on logistics & planning, communications, and restoration of water & power resources.
In addition to access to cool new technologies, as hackathon participants get the opportunity to be mentored by a diverse group of experts: experts in disaster relief, technology mentors and pitch mentors.
Winning team(s) will receive up to $15K to further develop their ideas. Please visit http://www.md5.net/hackathonw17 to learn more and to secure your place at this event.
From Paper to Policy: Can Researchers Influence Lawmakers?
Tuesday, January 31st, 6:15-7pm in CBA 1.104
Professors, researchers, and policy wonks are constantly churning out new recommendations and innovative ideas. But just how often does good research make its way into new laws or regulations? Do lawmakers seek expert advice when making decisions, or are political factors more important? And what should happen when experts’ conclusions conflict with popular opinion?
Join the Texas Undergraduate Research Journal for a panel discussion on what happens when policymaking and academia meet! As always, food will be provided.
Our Panelists:
Dr. Bryan Jones is the J. J. “Jake” Pickle Regents Chair in Congressional Studies at UT and co-director of the Policy Agendas Project, and has served on the Executive Council of the American Political Science Association. His research covers public policy processes and change, organizational decision making, and agenda-setting.
Dr. William Spelman studies urban policy with an emphasis on local government administration. He served two terms on the Austin City Council and has received national recognition for developing policy programs that address criminal justice issues.
Dr. Benjamin Gregg’s research focuses on social and political theory, values, and morality in modern societies and has taught at universities across Europe, China, and Japan. He has published books on bioethics, as well as the conflict between human rights and national sovereignty.
Texas Phanos
Leaders wanted!
The College of Liberal Arts is excited to announce the re-opening of applications to join Texas Phanos. Phanos is the Greek word for torches, and we are looking for students who will shine a light on the importance of a Liberal Arts education.
Phanos membership consists of high-achieving individuals who are leaders of different organizations on the Forty Acres. Members are selected to represent the College in various capacities, including recruiting and fundraising events, assisting with official College events (like Explore UT), and serving as student representatives to esteemed alumni, faculty, College administrators, and other stakeholders.
The deadline to submit an application is noon on February 13, 2017. Students who meet the desired qualifications will be invited to an interview and final decisions about membership will be made before the end of February.
The application to join and more information about qualifications, responsibilities, and benefits of membership can be found on the Texas Phanos website.
Additionally, current Texas Phanos members will be hosting information sessions for students who are interested in joining.
Info Session 1: February 2, 5pm in CLA 1.304
Info Session 2: February 8, 5pm in CLA 1.304
Info Session 3: February 9, 6pm in CLA 1.304
If you have any questions, please contact Phil Butler, Student Program Coordinator, Office of Student Success.